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Let me guess, you have been playing Premier Sunday crossword and got stuck on the clue Big appliance brand. Well, you have come to the right place to find the answer to this clue.
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|Premier Sunday crossword of October 6th, 2013 other clues
|Catering hall vessel
|"For Me and My Gal" director
|"Oh, God! —" (1980 film sequel)
|Marine ink squirters
|Made a pick
|Welsh dog
|Want badly
|Tic-tac-toe row
|Venom, e.g.
|Some Web site banners
|Person paid for getting strikes
|Spotted, musky cat
|Airport idler
|Apian abode
|Swiss capital
|Try to get
|Brothers Phil and Don of pop/rock
|Online party summonses
|Wash cycle
|Madonna musical
|See 109-Across
|The Once- — ("The Lorax" character)
|Outer: Prefix
|Gradually slowing, in music: Abbr.
|Hogs' place
|Actor Shawn of "X-Men" films
|Cozy room
|Stand for an idiot box
|Florida school near Daytona Beach
|Hollywood's Carrere
|Dimple locale
|Ending for pay or Motor
|Like Capp's Abner
|Not any
|Parable, e.g.
|Last: Abbr.
|1977 pact signed by Carter and Torrijos
|Have brunch
|Son of George Bush
|Painstaking, for short
|Gem weight
|Jim Bakker's old ministry, familiarly
|Academic e-mail suffix
|Tirana's nation: Abbr.
|Finder's cry
|— de plume
|Brain holder
|Hedy of film
|Fresh as —
|Just — on the map
|Diminutive suffix for "part"
|Early blues singer Ma —
|Mrs. Victor Laszlo, in film
|Spanish national hero
|Collectible Happy Meal miniatures
|Singer Andrews
|Nine-digit ID issuer
|"That's someone — problem!"
|Vienna's land: Abbr.
|Made a boat move
|Unwelcome advice givers
|Most twisted, as humor
|Atomic piles
|Annual May race
|Certain wind insert
|Flowers named for their scent
|"Charlotte's Web" author
|H-bomb, e.g.
|Wall St. manipulator
|Add up to
|Singer Ricky
|Painter Georges
|Mohair goat
|— -frutti
|St. Paul-to-Fargo hwy.
|Lorna — cookies
|Huge battle
|What docs prescribe
|Magnet end
|1974 CIA spoof movie
|"— of little faith!"
|Critter doc
|"— -haw!"
|Bursting, as a balloon
|Houdini feat
|New York senator Chuck
|Sudden floods
|Device used in saltwater aquariums
|Spanish conquistador Hernando
|Filter slowly
|Cagney or Lacey: Abbr.
|Seed case
|Tennis' Navratilova
|Took a 46-Across, e.g.
|Artist Renoir
|Gold, in Italy
|With 50-Down, rum cocktail
|Hits with high voltage
|Small cavern
|Exceeds limits (or what each of this puzzle's theme items does?)
|Word before snake or belt
|Like the jack of hearts
|In a creepy way
|Wood dyes
|Sheets and pillowcases sold as units
|Rob of "90210"
|Some snakes
|Healing plant
|Bottom line
|Bristol brew
|Furtive "Looky here"
|Suffix with bull or hill
|Frat letter
|Fills up the tank, maybe
|Not budging
|In poverty
|Fido's threat
|Endive type
|Hybrid utensil
|À la —
|Hun name
|Flattened by hammering
|Thoreau writings
|Like "kvetch" or "schmear"
|Once called
|Fluffy's cry
|Not closed, in verse
|Many miffed fans, vocally
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#As of 20th April 2010, this has been featured once, Favourited by 3 people and Viewed 1,600 times – thanks everyone
This is another one of my Escher pictures. As I mentioned before, last time I showed it, someone accused me of copying Escher, despite my title.
The motif is all my own design, but the technique was learned by reading instructions by Escher, who invited people to try it for themselves.
FEATURED BY ESCHER AND PERSPECTIVE ART – 4th January 2010

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Adrian Molina, co-director of "Coco," had a particular attachment to Disney films well before he began working on them.
The Grass Valley native came to the idea "that someone actually makes these, it's someone's job to draw all the drawings and create all the characters and tell the stories," he said. "And when I figured that out, then it was just like, 'How do I become that person?'"
"Coco," the 19th movie from Pixar Animation Studios, opened Wednesday. The film's co-director is Lee Unkrich ("Toy Story 3"). The film stars Anthony Gonzalez as Miguel, Gael García Bernal as Héctor, Benjamin Bratt as Ernesto de la Cruz and Alanna Ubach as Mamá Imelda.
Along with co-directing, Molina penned Coco's screenplay with Matthew Aldrich.
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Molina joined Pixar in 2006. He worked on "Ratatouille" and "Toy Story 3," and was a story artist on "Monsters University." He credits his work as a story artist with easing the transition in his inaugural directorial experience on "Coco."
"For directing, coming from story, it's very helpful because it helps to give you a clear mindset in terms of what is important that we're trying to convey, and what is high priority and what is low priority," he said.
"Coco" has had a controversial journey. The film drew criticism when Disney attempted to trademark the phrase "Dia de los Muertos." Disney withdrew the attempt, but it's far from the first time cultural appropriation claims have been made against the corporate giant.
For "Coco," cultural consultants were brought on board, including Lalo Alcaraz – who originally strongly criticized Disney's trademark attempt – and Octavio Solis.
But for Molina, who is Mexican-American, there was a motivation to present his culture similarly to how he feels about his own family and upbringing. He also spent time in Mexico.
"So much of it is just making sure that the audience is feeling what the characters are feeling … you want to understand why they're all doing what they're doing and the more you understand everyone's point of view, the more drama you get," Molina said. "It all comes from a place of thinking, if I were to stop this film at this moment would I be aching to know what happens next, would I be so invested in this character's story that I, you know, couldn't walk away. And that's hard to do," he added.
And when it comes to movies, Molina thinks that telling a good story to the audiences entails understanding and empathizing.
"We've got a very limited amount of screen time, and we need to be thoughtful about, what is it about this character, this family, that people are going to recognize themselves in," Molina said. "And the sooner that we can get to that, the sooner that we can get to that common human experience and just the sense of love and connection that we all have for our families, then the sooner you invite the audience in to fall in love with these characters and root for these characters."


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Pentatonix Perform At UNICEF's Snowflake Ball 2015
Pentatonix glam up for the 2015 UNICEF Snowflake Ball held at Cipriani, Wall Street on Tuesday night (December 1) in New York City.
The a cappella group – Avi Kaplan, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, and Mitch Grassi — performed at the annual event which honored Orlando Bloom, Mindy Grossman and Edward G. Lloyd.
"Honored to celebrate UNICEF at the #UNICEFsnowflake Ball tonight. Huge congrats to @Pink for becoming a new Ambassador! #childrenfirst," Pentatonix wrote on Twitter just before walking the blue carpet.
15+ pics inside of Pentatonix…
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The Rev. Canon Christoph Keller, Th.D.
ITSSM Director
"Wither Charlotte Simmons?"
A sermon about sin, science, and the second coming.
December 1, 2013
"With Honors"
A sermon for the Induction of the Cum Laude Society at Episcopal Collegiate School.
April 29, 2013
"An Experience Near-Death"
A sermon for Maundy Thursday.
March 28, 2013
"Faith Seeking Understanding"
A sermon at SUMMA's Spring Debate Tournament.
March 2, 2013
"White Christmas"
A sermon by Dr. Keller.
December 30, 2012
"A Terrible Loss"
A sermon prompted by the death of Dr. Keller's nephew, Corwith Davis III.
August 26, 2012
"Love in the Ruins"
Audio link
A Baccalaureate Address, Washington and Lee University.
May 23, 2012
"America and God"
A sermon.
October 23, 2011
"Duty, Death, and Freedom"
A funeral homily for Major Edward John Erxleben (1933 – 2011)
October 8, 2011
"Meditation on Psalm 119″
A semon about the moral quality of life.
July 10, 2011
"At the Funeral of a Friend"
A homily about love, sin, suicide, and hope.
June 15, 2011
"North, from Mississippi"
A talk to high school students about the Civil Rights Movement, and knowing right from wrong.
April 20, 2011
"Wampus Cat Justice"
A sermon about what justice is and how it is done.
January 30, 2011
"Strong Hands, Firm Knees"
A sermon that raises the question: Where is God? It finds the answer Christmas morning.
December 12, 2010
"Fight the Good Fight"
A sermon about keeping faith.
October 24, 2010
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof II"
A sermon about clergy and rich parishioners.
September 26, 2010
"Hate Your Mother?"
A sermon on a particularly difficult biblical text.
September 5, 2010
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"
A sermon by a rich Christian.
August 1, 2010
"Malice Toward None and Charity For All"
A sermon about religion, morality, and politics in the United States.
July 25, 2010
"One Thing Christians Don't Believe About the Bible"
A sermon about the Word of God.
June 14, 2009
"Beware of Dogma"
A sermon about life, death, and resurrection.
January 4, 2009
"Golden Calf and the Lost Coin"
A sermon about the Bible as the Word of God.
September 12, 2004
For Juli Busken: Christmas Eve, 1996
For Marion Milwee Kingdon: December 4, 2008
"The people who dwell in darkness have seen a great light."
Two sermons about facing evil and death at Christmastime.
"Why Theology?"
A sermon about why we were planning to establish an Institute for Theological Studies at St. Margaret's.
February 4, 2007
The Rev. Dr. N. Patrick Murray
ITSSM Guild Member
"Is the Advent Season Irrational?"
December 2011
"Christian Formation Begins Again – So What?"
A sermon that asks the question "Will our children develop Christian faith?"
"Reflections on Baptism"
November 2011
The Rev. Ray Brown
ITSSM Guild Member
"Feeding the Multitudes"
A sermon about opportunity.
July 31, 2011


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Osteoporosis is the reduction in the thickness or declining of the bones density due to loss of tissues. This condition can show generalized loss of bone tissues and is characterized by easy fracture of bones. It can also be called as brittle bone disease.
The quantity of calcium deposits in bone diminish over time cause bone framework to deteriorate. This disease is a silent condition as it is unidentified until a fracture occurs. Hip fracture is the most common fracture to occur.
The pronouncement osteo is derived from the Greek word Osteon meaning bone and the word porosis is derived from the Greek word poros meaning opening or passage way.
Causes and risk factors:
Bones develop well in the early stages or younger ages and maintain balance in bone tissue loss and reformation until we reach the adult hood. After the early adulthood stage the balance starts declining in turn decreasing the bone tissue mass and weakens the whole skeleton framework of the body. The density of bone is less as we grow older.
- Commonly seen in men and women and in older aged peoples.
- Low level or Loss of estrogen after the menopause increases the risk of osteoporosis in women.
- Loss of testosterone in men also increases the risk.
- Family history of hip fracture.
- Hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid)
- Hyperparathyroidism(over active parathyroid)
- Disturbances in pituitary gland functions.
- Cushing`s syndrome (disorder of adrenal gland )
- Over dosage of corticosteroid treatment for other diseases.
- Alcohol addiction
- Chain smoking
- Mal nutrition and mal absorption of essential calcium and minerals needed for bone tissues.
- Other drugs used long time for treating other diseases like cancer.
- Lack of exercise and body movement or activities.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (generalized inflammation of joints)
Symptoms of osteoporosis:
As osteoporosis is the silent disease it shows no prominent symptoms or signs until the fracture sequence occur. A normal person can withstand a fall, but fragile and weak bones cannot withstand a fall and produce fracture with slight fall or pressure.
The majority of significantly seen fractures are hip, wrist and vertebral fractures.
Even a sneeze or cough can cause pressure on the ribs to fracture and directly influence the fractional collapse of vertebra's.
In the old ages people bent position is prominently seen due to lack of support from the spine bones.
Later stages show some mild pain the back regions.
Diagnosis and tests:
It is better to visit your doctor if any pain felt in the bone and muscles without any reasons. Especially women after menopause should consult a doctor for the hormone imbalance remedies.
Doctors conduct various physical examinations to detect osteoporosis.
Most commonly bone mineral density test is done to check for the prediction of osteoporosis before and after the fracture had occurred. Before fracture if identified we can avoid fractures.
SXA – single energy X-ray absortiometry , this measures the bone density in the smaller areas like heel and shin bones. When the bone loss is identified then the DXA is done to confirm osteoporosis.
DXA – dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, this measure bone density in the hip and spine regions.
After all the tests and physical examinations doctor will conclude the treatment modalities and suitable changes.
Treatment plans:
Osteoporosis needs doctors advice and he will decide according to the patient conditions. A wide-ranging interference is needed to make a decision of the treatment plan.
Calcium and vitamin D supplementation should be done to replace the loss of bone tissues.
Hormone replacement therapy is the second line treatment as of now, Mostly estrogen replacement in women and testosterone replacement in men.
Certain modification of lifestyle to be free from trauma occurrences
Drugs used for osteoporosis:
Bisphosphonates: This group of drugs used t slow down the rate of bone loss. The most commonly used drugs are alendronate (fosamax) and disodium etidronate(didronel (PMO).
Other drugs used only for women after menopause are risedronate (actonel) and ibandronate(bonviva).
Strontium ranelate: used mostly in women who cannot be suitable for the bisphophonates.
Calcitonins: these areused as a injection or nasal spray to treat osteoporosis, mainly to reduce the pain after the fractures. It focus on the increasing the calcium stores in the bones.
Calcitriol: these drugs are vitamin D composite to treat the osteoporosis due to long term use of steroidal drugs.
Teriparatide: this is a parathyroid hormone drug used to increase the calcium in the bones.
How to prevent osteoporosis:
Prevention of osteoporosis requires various changes we need to implement in our life style right from the living ways of our life.
- Eat healthy and nutritious food
- Diet should have adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D.
- Maintain a regular plan of exercise
- Indulge daily in physical activities
- Keep regular checkups as you age, especially in women after the menopause.
- Reduce the alcohol consumption
- Reduce the smoking habit
- Avoid unnecessary drugs and illegal drugs
- Reduce stress level to keep hormones in balance.
Osteoporosis is completely and easily curable if detected earlier in life. It is the universal illness that responds to prevention and treatments.
Our bodys aging process cannot be stopped, but we can respond to it in a healthy manner and cope with it.
Awareness is the only mode to respond easily and quickly to this condition. Worldwide awareness needed to be created across every country to keep their nation healthy and free from osteoporosis.


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Reasons to Invest in Noida and Its Benefits
Noida's property market is rising high with rapid infrastructural developments and a flurry of investments raging across the city. Read the post to know the reasons for investing in Noida That Noida is a favourable real estate destination for all in and around the National Capital Region (NCR) is a foregone conclusion. Bustling with life and activities, one can choose from a platter that offers all—commerci ...Read more ›


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Learning erlang
03 September 2008
I've recently been trying to learn erlang for some infrastructure projects that will benefit from being written in a language better suited to long running data processing and queueing than Ruby ever will be. Hopefully we'll have these projects up and running behind the scenes for Litmus in the near future.
Invaluable resources to me so far have been
- Programming Erlang book by one of Erlang's creators Joe Armstrong
- Erlang in Practice by Kevin Smith – Kevin works with me at Engine Yard and is a great teacher and all round nice guy. These screencasts really got me going on the road to understanding and learning erlang. I highly recommend the entire series.
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Best cafe in Canberra. Friendly staff, amazing coffee, delicious menu. Child and pupper friendly too. Perfect for a nice lazy family brunch or a quick brekky with friends, these guys consistently produce the goods. Great variety of choices and allergy-friendly options for everyone. The bruschetta is a must!"Facebook
My go to cafe at the mo! Can't explain how amazing the food is.... best go in and try for yourself! The brisket breky roll is off the chain. Fresh, smoky, crispy and tender all "rolled" into one. Deliciousness... My mouth is watering as I'm writing this!!! The service is great too and the coffee is so good it doesn't even need sugar, so smooth and flavoursome"Facebook
We love teddy's! It's our daily local who doesn't give strange looks when we ask for some milk for the dog. Best team, and beautiful coffee!"Facebook
Had breakfast this morning at Teddy Picker's. was full of people and lots of energy. Staff as always handled it perfectly. Always impressed with the commitment to customers here. The food and coffee was outstanding."TripAdvisor
Caters brilliantly for vegetarians, although carnivores have options too; fresh and interesting dishes, home made pickles, excellent coffee"TripAdvisor


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Waiting for approval today
Nothing serious...I'm just waiting, clicking in every 10 minutes and waiting, and clicking....I decided to try to upload a serie about my Portugal photos, because as I can see, my portfolio is chaotic a little (I must start somewhere, next will be Czech Republic, if I have time enough).
Now I have two more approved photos from Lagos, a fantastic little town in south-Portugal, others are still awaiting for approval - or correction. :)
Thank you for your time if you take a look at them, I hope I have some more shot in this week. Have a good evening as I have. :)
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Just a little secret: you do not need expensive DSLR for shots like these - these have been taken with a compact Casio cam, and I only did noise-reduction and some contrast/levels modification, nothing more.
Photo credits: Aginger.
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waiting for approval is very tense, every time I wait for approvals, I think of my school days how teacher would read our marks out in class. its the same feeling.
Noonie, not really...I could hold the button in Portugal for years...unfortunately I live in an other country :/
Komar - well, with my Pentax the postprocessing is much-much easier and quicker, but as you can see, a compact cam can be used also.
Unfortunately, I can't go back with it now...maybe next year ;)
Good to hear about the camera thing. I've been think about getting a new camera, I have an slr but it's not top of the range. I do like the camera though, thinking about just getting a new lens instead.
Is your finger tired yet? Pretty water!
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Kandee Johnson, American Youtube sensation and Make-Up Guru has long been a personal idol of mine. Now, she's teamed up with one of my favourite make-up brands, Too Faced Cosmetics, for what I can only describe as one of the best collaborations to date. Read on to find out my thoughts on the, 'I Want Kandee' Eye Palette!
Who is Kandee Johnson?
With close to four million subscribers on Youtube and 1.7 million followers on Instagram Kandee Johnson is a well-established icon in the social influence sphere. Known mostly for being a beauty guru with a particular talent for facial transformations Kandee has also gained credit for her upbeat and inspiring personality. She defines her channel as the "happiest channel on Youtube" and openly talks about how a positive attitude has helped her through tough times. At 39 Kandee is older than most influential vloggers and bloggers who fit in the statistical 18-24 bracket. None-the-less her influence on the growth of the Youtube sensation has been huge and she is very much considered to be one of the pioneers of her industry. Click here to read her interview for Forbes Magazine where she talks about life as a Youtube star.
The Collaboration
In August this year the Too Faced and Kandee Johnson collaboration finally launched and the result is the stuff of beauty dreams. Too Faced founder, Jerrod Blandino and Kandee are close friends in real and creative masterminds in their fields so it seemed inevitable that what they produced together would be amazing. And it was…say hello to the I Want Kandee Collection. Suitably themed on the idea of all things sweet the collaboration contains several items including eye-liner, matte lipstick melts, luminizers, the now iconic banana powder and of course the gorgeous I Want Kandee eye palette. It was no surprise that this range sold out as quickly as it did and now there are only a few items remaining – people are now even selling the out-of-stock banana powder on ebay for between $50-70
I Want Kandee Eye Palette
I love eye-shadow palettes and I quite often have declared a new purchase my favourite ever. Quite often those palettes are from my favoured Too Faced. But, my love for this palette has reached new heights. Being a fan of Kandee I knew I had to have it so the novelty factor in itself is what drew me in but, as soon as it arrived it was love at first blink. Too Faced write:
"Step into your own beauty dream world with this delicious blend of Kandee's most coveted eye looks."
Cruelty free and free from gluten and parabens this products has a lot going for it. It was genuinely curated and created by Kandee Johnson and contains a combination of matte, satin and shimmer style shadows. The colours are broken down into three "candy clusters" that let you create day to night looks easily. Think of the Charlotte Tilbury desk-to-dance floor format and you will get what I mean. All of the colour names tie in with the "sweet shop" theme and include things like, "Sparkling Cider," "Sugared Strawberry," "Sugar Plum," and "Cream Puff." My personal favourites are found in the first cluster of colours in the combination of "Butter-scotched," "Pastry," and "Sweet Toffee."
If the colour range and ease of use isn't enough to lure you in then the smell will – wow! As soon as you open the lid the sweet smell hits you; it's good enough to eat. For me the scent provoked an instant flashback to my younger years and my love for the sweet infused cupcake dolls. This kind of little detail makes the product that little bit more special in my eyes and really shows commitment to the theme.
Also, included in the product is the "Kandee's Signature Beauty Recipes" slip which includes a step-by-step advice on how to create the looks. Simple as it may sound this little handy-helper has actually really influenced an improvement in the eye-looks I create and for that I am very grateful.
The Packaging
The box is created to mimic the style of a vintage chocolate box which is a concept I love. On the back you find information on the products included in the style of a chocolate flavour map – a nice touch. The box itself is tin, pink (in keeping with the Too Faced and Kandee brand styles) and features a cartoon illustration of Kandee which is super cute. The lid of the box is dome shaped which some people feel makes it more difficult to store. This is true is you are a stacker but, I think that would missing the point here. A lot of time has went into making the packaging of this something note-worth so, for me, its certainly a dressing table feature. The only downside to the tin lid is that if bumped it can pop out of shape and trying to fix it is a bit of a nightmare. however, this certainly isn't a deal-breaker for me by any means. Inside they also include a opaque cover sheet much like you would find in the inside of a real chocolate box which was, once again, another lovely touch. The box doesn't contain a mirror inside which has been a gripe for some. I always like the inclusion of a mirror but, I can understand that it wouldn't necessarily be tying in with the sweet box concept. So again, I admire the commitment to style in that respect.
The Results
The great colour selection, combination and pigmentation of these shadows have meant this is a product I definitely think is worth a purchase. The shadows blend well together and last a really long time. I also like the fact that there is little fallout when I apply them and any that does appear could be avoided with a lighter touch. The palette is heavy on the side of shimmer shadows which I think will make it a staple for the festive season but may be off putting for matte lovers out there. I wouldn't let this stop you from giving this palette at try. There are enough matte colours in there to give you a solid eye look and the shimmers can be used sparingly if you wish only a slight glimmer.
Where Can I Get It?
This is perhaps the only negative for us UK Kandee and Too Faced lovers – we have to ship it from Too Faced directly. That is unless you hunt it down on Amazon or Ebay. It costs £36 and taxes and VAT are added at check out. It is a limited edition collection so get in there fast if you want it. I know I will certainly be making another purchase before it's too late.


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LOS ANGELES – Vote No on Measure S on March 7, to allow affordable housing to be built in LA, said speakers on our Digital LA – Silicon Beach Housing panel at CTRL Collective Playa Vista.
Speakers said tech startups need to get active to ensure affordable housing especially in Venice and Santa Monica, to avoid the disparity in San Francisco.
Speakers included:
– William Quigley of Clearstone Ventures
– Chris Hill of Siemer & Associates
– Crystal Rose of Sensay
– Brent Gaisford of Upwell Real Estate
– Jason Islas, Santa Monica Next
Speakers suggested that
– Tech startups should connect via tech platforms like Slack, Facebook, Email to mobilize and get people to vote, make calls, go to council meetings
– Tech Startups should give employees the day off on March 7 – or at least a half day – to remind them to vote. If not enough people vote No on Measure S March 7, then a small group of loud but organized homeowners on the west side will block new housing from being built, and increasing housing costs and salaries for everyone.
– Civic Tech startups or hackathons should build apps and tools to make it easier to people to get involved.
More ideas in the video on our Facebook page
Thanks to Pamela Day for spearheading and organizing this panel.


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Sahm Adrangi graduated from Yale University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He is the founder of Kerrisdale capital management, a firm well known for publishing and selling research. The firm was founded in 2009 with under $1 million. Mr. Adrangi has seen the company grow by organizing its functions despite the financial challenges until it stood the test of time. As of July 2017, the firm had managed up to 150 million dollars.
The company was started on the basis of being a trusted investment administrator. Sahm Adrangi has great knowledge that helps investors to keep up with the current market conditions. The company's main objective is to carry out a detailed research and come up with solutions that clear the misunderstandings that exist within the capital and stock markets.
Adrangi first came to the lame light when he shared his research and evidence on the fraudulent activities of some Chinese companies in 2010. It was a great relieve for the security exchange commission to ascertain its longtime targets, such as Chinese Education Alliance and the China Cast Education Corp. This discovery enabled enforcement agencies to respond to the matter and administer disciplinary actions immediately. Apart from the wide research of companies and industries, Mr. Sahm Adrangi has focused the firm on other specific areas of expertise.
The biotechnology is one area where Kerrisdale has pointed out as an area of expertise that he has researched and highlighted on a variety of issues affecting a company's growth such as Sage Therapeutics, Bavarian Nordic and Pulse Biosciences. Kerrisdale's other areas of interest and focus is the mining and telecommunication sectors where the company has published numerous reports.
Mr. Sahm Adrangi has played a great activist role to ensure that the majority investments continue to progress. His work has made him popular in different institutions and in turn enabled him to serve as the guest speaker in several major conferences. Sahm has been featured in publications such as the Washington Times and the New York Times. He also made an appearance at the Bloomberg and on CNBC.


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Friday, June 20, 2014
5 Friday Finds #4
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Bonjour petite laine, the blanket is very beautiful! Thanks for this "share". Merci de partagerReplyDelete
Thank you Julie, I just bought the "Green Thumbs" print. BTW I love your blog.ReplyDelete
Cheers, Karen near Gympie
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I'd love to take part in your bloghop! Love that crochet blanket that you found :)ReplyDelete
I love reading your 5 Etsy finds. I never really have that much time to search Etsy, so it's always lovely to see some ones that others have found and picked out!ReplyDelete
Have a gorgeous weekend!
Vanessa xxx
Nice finds ! I don't have time to search so I really like your posts about these finds ! Thanks for sharing ! Have a nice day !ReplyDelete
Hi Julie,ReplyDelete
I am in love with your blog and everything you post. Your lovely photos really cheer me up and you were also the person who made me aware of 'Blog with Pip' which I have just finished, thank you for that.
I would love to take part in the blog hop, I am www.madewithloops.co.uk and you can reach me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Have a lovely weekend
Best wishes from Wales x
- AnonymousJune 20, 2014 at 8:11 PM
Thanks for sharing these gems with us. The pottery is exquisite, love the cheerful colours. Shame I was too late for the blog hop, but I will look forward to reading about some new blogs :)ReplyDelete
Great finds. Wonderful way to explore Etsy.ReplyDelete
Love your finds, especially the bunnies!!! Just been over to 'healoom' and you're right, it is a shop of cute!!! The little bears and the cute little mouse too!!! Have a fab weekend!!!!ReplyDelete
AMarie xxx
Wonderful finds, very talented artist. I loved the bunnies on the swing, the hanging fruit bowls, and any of the hooped art work, the "stitch or die" made me laugh, the night light print I loved!. Thanks for sharing.Have a great weekend!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 21, 2014 at 4:14 AM
The blanket is very beautiful, the colours remember your pallete! ElianeReplyDelete
All lovely finds! Out of my budget limit but lovely none the less. I too adore the bunny mobile and I may just have to take up felting. This is how I self-taught myself other crafts....seeing something I adored but knew I could not afford. Thank you!ReplyDelete
Love that illustration - it's stunning!ReplyDelete
Beautiful finds. I especially love that crochet blanket!!ReplyDelete
Thank you for taking the time to add your comment, I love to receive comments and read them all, even if I don't get around to responding to you, I am just not that organised!


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Into The Wild
It feels like summer is already here. If I could I would spent every day of my life taking images outdoors. Such a pleasure to be in nature environment and photograph such amazing woman Maggie (you can follow her HERE) The shoot we planned for weeks...Read More


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Any time an Analysts' Note refers to a charity's Audited Financial Statements or IRS tax form, CharityWatch encourages interested donors to obtain a copy of the referenced documents so that they may view the information in context. Please contact the charity directly to request a copy of any referenced document. Charity tax forms and audits may also be obtained from a number of online databases. For a list of sources, please visit our LINKS page.
|CharityWatch's rating of Prevent Child Abuse America is based on our analysis of the 2015 audited financial statements and tax filing of its national office. These documents do not include the financial activities of the local chapters of the organization.
As described in the 2015 tax filing of the national office:
"Chapter Activities -- There are chapters in 49 states. The network provides a distribution mechanism for the public policy and information efforts of the national office. Each chapter is a separate 501(c)(3) [public charity] or a subdivision of state government and also provides a variety of services that may include information and education on prevention services, development of position statements on important local policy issues and thought leadership for statewide prevention planning efforts" (IRS Form 990 Part III, part 4c).
|According to the Prevent Child Abuse America audit of December 31, 2015 (Note K, Commitments, Event Contract):
"During 2015, Prevent Child Abuse America entered into a contract for a future conference in 2016. In the event the conference is cancelled, Prevent Child Abuse America can be held liable for liquidated damages. The potential liability at December 31, 2015, in the event of cancellation is $62,409."


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Compare the latest P&N Bank home loans.
P&N Bank is a member-owned bank that has been providing financial services since 1990. Originally known as Police & Nurses Credit Society, the bank offers a full range of banking services, insurance, loans and financial planning.
Interested in a home loan from P&N Bank?
You can speak to a mortgage broker from Aussie to discuss P&N home loans.
Home loans offered by P&N Bank
Fixed Rate Home Loan
P&N's Fixed Rate Home Loan is available to owner-occupiers and residential property investors. Repayment options include a monthly payroll deduction, auto transfer or direct debit or Bank@Post, and the loan can be split into fixed and variable rate portions. A monthly fee applies to this loan.
Smooth Home Loan
The Smooth Home Loan is a variable rate loan which offers increased flexibility. It features a competitive rate and the option of an interest-only repayments for a set period, as well as the ability to make additional repayments. This no-frills home loan does not attract a monthly maintenance fee.
Simple Home Loan
The Simple Home Loan is an owner-occupier home loan with an optional offset account and credit card. It offers a loan-to-value ratio up to 90%.
Home Loan & Bag
This is a discounted variable rate home loan packaged together with a credit card account and a transaction account, as well as insurance products. The available products can be packaged in any combination. The package doesn't carry an annual fee, but does include an establishment fee.
Easy Living Home Loan
An Easy Living Home Loan is a reverse mortgage designed for those who have retired or are over 60 and want to access some of the equity in their home to augment their income. A reverse mortgage is suitable for those who have carefully considered why they want extra income and have already paid off their original mortgage.
Equity Access Home Loan
An Equity Access Home Loan lets you tap into the equity in your home. It has all the features of a home loan, and is available to owner occupiers and investors. Most of the features of this loan are similar to those of the Smooth Home Loan. Interest-only repayments for a set period are available and deposits can be made at any time.
& Investor loan
This variable rate loan is available to members who hold either the & Home Loan or the Simple Home Loan. It offers a 90% loan-to-value ratio, flexible repayment options and a redraw facility.
About how to compare home loans
How to apply for a P&N Bank home loan
If you'd like to apply for a home from P&N Bank, please consult a mortgage broker.
To consult with professional mortgage broker
Documents needed to apply for a P&N Bank home loan
Personal information
P&N Bank will require you to provide some personal information that can help to prove your identity. This documentation is required by law and must be provided to the bank before your home loan can be finalised.
- Tax File Number. P&N Bank will need to have your Tax File Number (TFN) on hand to include on the loan paperwork.
- Proof of Identification. You will be required to give provide 100 points of identification.
Property information
You will also need to provide several pieces of documentation pertaining to the purchase of your home. Each home loan may require different documentation, so be sure to talk with your agent to see what your specific requirements are. However, here is a list of the most common property documentation required:
- Property valuation. When you obtain a loan from the bank, a proper assessment will need to be done on the property to determine its true value. This will ensure that the loan you are obtaining is equal to the value of the home being purchased.
- Proof of title for property. P&N Bank will need to obtain a copy of the title for the property being purchased. This will guarantee that the party selling you the property is the actual owner of the property and has the rights to sell it.
- Property sales contract. Before closing on your loan, the bank will need to have a copy of the sales contract for the property. This will provide all the details about the sale of the property.
Financial information
Although you will provide P&N Bank with your financial information at the initial stages of the application, you will also need to provide proof of that information. The bank will ask for detailed information about your earnings, assets and expenses. You'll need to provide:
- Proof of earnings. You must provide documentation that can prove your annual earnings. If you earn a wage, copies of your payslips should be adequate. If you are self-employed, however, you may need to submit copies of your tax returns.
- Documentation for outstanding debt. If you have any outstanding debt that you listed on your home loan application, you will need to provide P&N Bank with a copy of the latest statement for those accounts.
- Proof of assets. P&N Bank will need documents that can prove the value of any additional assets or income that you disclosed on your initial home loan application.
P&N Bank offers a number of viable home loan options, but make sure to seek expert advice and compare your options so you find the best loan available for your needs.


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Mission & Vision
VESPER will meliorate their customer's business by providing innovative, cost effective IT solutions. Vesper does sweat for showing profit oriented results to their clients.
Vesper is committed to work in highly professional environment for delivering best-of-breed business solutions to our clients through our world class application development capabilities. These solutions are simple to use and quick in delivering the results. Our vision is to be recognized as the solutions leader in the IT industry.
Quality Policy
Vesper quality policy to delight our customers:
- understands the business needs of customers
- thorough understanding of business process
- conformance of Products & Services as per scheduled development plan
- customized solutions that meet customer budget
- respect for customer delivery timelines
- provides defect free solution
- continuous improvement through competent and disciplined professionals
Our Vision, Mission & Quality policy integrates to complete our strategic intent ensuring customers in particular, more confident, empowered & happy with our quality services.


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According to experts, the lack of sunlight during winter causes a dip in serotonin levels, a brain chemical that regulates appetite.
Couple this with freezing temperatures, seasonal celebrations and less time spent in the saddle, and it's no surprise most of us enter spring with more padding than intended.
To help you avoid spending next spring fighting a seasonal half-stone weight-gain, here's our foolproof guide to staying slim during winter.
When it comes to junk food, resistance is futile. The cakes are staring you in the face. So, to give yourself the best chance of success, you need to detox your kitchen cupboards.
Start by removing biscuits, sweets, sugary cereals and refined carbohydrates. If you can't bear to bin them, donate to colleagues or at the very least, move them into covered containers and out of eyesight.
>>> Could cutting carbs help you ride faster?
Although it seems obvious, research shows that the visibility and proximity of food influences our consumption.
In one study, office workers consumed four times as many chocolates when they were placed in a clear bowl close to their desk compared to when they were in an opaque container two metres away.
>>> Can you be fat but fit?
Once you've removed the junk, it's time to fill your shelves with healthy staples. Stock up on tinned pulses (such as black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, and lentils), tinned tomatoes, canned oily fish, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut milk, cocoa powder and plenty of antioxidant-rich warming spices such as ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, chilli, garlic and turmeric.
>>> Top tips to recharge your body and mind this winter
There's strong evidence to suggest that low levels of serotonin increase our desire for carbohydrate-rich foods, as these stimulate serotonin production.
To satisfy your cravings, opt for slow-release carbohydrates such as steel-cut oats, brown, basmati and wild rice, oatcakes, polenta, quinoa, rice noodles, rye and wholegrain breads and buckwheat pasta.


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The Euro to Canadian Dollar exchange rate trimmed declines during the North American session due to less-than-impressive Canadian employment figures.
However, the Euro remained broadly softer as a result of the comments made by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi yesterday.
As economist Paul Robson observed; 'It's not often the European Central Bank precommits to a rate cut or a change in policy at an upcoming meeting. It was quite aggressive talk. It's pretty clear what the market made of it. It's not much of a surprise to see the Euro heading lower.'
The Euro is currently poised to record a five-day decline of 0.6 per cent against the US Dollar and is also heading for a weekly drop against the Yen.
However, the EUR/CAD pairing recovered losses on Friday as a drop in Canadian employment took investors by surprise.
Economists had expected the Canadian economy to add 13,500 positions in April after the whopping 42,900 gain in March.
However, the nation actually lost 28,900 jobs as the number of people in full time employment slid by 30,900 and the amount of people in part time work increased by 2,000.
Canada's participation rate edged from 66.2 per cent to 66.1 per cent rather than rising to 66.3 per cent as forecast.
The unemployment rate held at 6.9 per cent, in line with expectations.
The decline in employment was the second in three months and is reflective of Canada's patchy economic performance.
According to Statistics Canada (who compiled the report) 'There has been little overall employment growth in Canada since August 2013'.
The Canadian Dollar pared yesterday's gains after the report was published, edging lower against the US Dollar, Euro and Pound.
Next week the main Canadian reports to be aware of include manufacturing shipments figures and existing home sales data.
However, fluctuations in the Euro to CAD pairing are more likely to occur as a result of Eurozone/German inflation and growth figures.
Unless the inflation data for the currency bloc shows a considerably stronger-than-forecast increase in prices, the shadow of additional ECB stimulus is likely to keep the Euro under pressure in the weeks ahead.
Euro (EUR) Exchange Rates
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Christmas is a time to gather the family around your dining table. Better do it in style!
Christmas is here, we think it is safe to say it. And while you are running around getting everyone their present and every little detail of your decor right, you should keep an eye on the essentials, such as having a place for everyone to sit at the table. Let's take a look at some ideas on how you can use dining chairs with brass legs in your Christmas decor this year!
OTHER IDEAS: Last Minute Christmas Gifts F/ That Friend That Doesn't Need Anything
First things first, make sure whichever dining chairs you choose are comfortable enough for everyone to make it through the night. Create a gorgeous dining set with the best mid-century furniture. Our choice? Ellen dining chair by Essential Home!
If you want to go with a simpler dining set but keep all the glam, make sure to choose your brass furniture wisely. This navy blue velvet upholstered chair with the stunning polished brass legs and the round gold plated table are a match made in heaven.
But by dining chairs with brass legs we don't mean you have to have brass everywhere! These nordic design inspired dining chairs have four sleek polished brass feet that give them the luxurious twist that was missing. A stunning mid-century modern design by Essential Home.
Bring in a little wow factor to your dining room decor with Marie dining chair. A sleek and powerful mid-century furniture piece that will make your guests never want to leave your dining area…
Our last idea on how to use dining chairs with brass legs is with these black and white unique pieces. The brass legs create a classic feeling, while the black and white stripes give it a contemporary twist.
SEE ALSO: Last Minute Christmas Gifts F/ That Friend That Doesn't Need Anything
Now that you've read and loved our article, feel free to pin all the images to your favorite Pinterest board, or share them across social media. Don't forget that you can visit our Pinterest Boards and find out the most outstanding bar stools and furniture ideas!


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Fibromyalgia, Heavy Metal Toxicity
Success Story: Patient Testimonial
"I suffered from fibromyalgia for a decade. Doctors urged me to take way too many prescription pain killers, antidepressants and muscle relaxers but I got no relief, just a bunch of horrible side effects. I even did an experimental treatment for many years but nothing helped. I ended up taking myself off all drugs and just dealing with the pain and fatigue the best I could. (A lot of baths, yoga, cussing and wine.)
A friend told me about Dr. Lalezar and I decided to give her a shot. She was the first doctor who didn't just try to fix the symptoms by throwing drugs at me. She actually tested everything (blood, urine, stool sample, saliva sample, etc.) to see what was going on. Through the testing, she discovered I had high levels of mercury.
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text: Grace Jones Performs Topless, Kelis Rocks Her Baby Bump & Lenny Kravitz Manhood Behaves On The Afropunk Stage! juicyhighlights August 24, 2015 Juicy Highlights TV, Music A weekend filled of vibrant arts, edgy fashion and fun filled musical appearances, Afropunk instantly became a total smash this weekend. Afropunk is not only, bringing a massive culturally diverse group of people together to enjoy some good music; but the energy of Afropunk brought an atmosphere of fun and positive vibes with an electifying stage production to give the Afropunk fans a full concert experience right in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. During the 3 day event, many came from near and far to enjoy some of their favorites acts such as Grace Jones, Kelis, Lenny Kravitz, Lauren Hill, Lion Babe, Gary Clark Jr, Suicidal Tendencies, SZA, Thundercat, DJ Berverly Bond, Kimberly Nicole , Oshun and many other talented acts. Of course, while many anticipated their favorite performers to make their appearances, the ultimate fan favorite and highly anticipated moment was for the Grace Jones experience. The 67yr old Jamaican beauty not only graced the stage, but she performed topless and adorned with full body paint; which made the wait all worth while. So in my personal opinion, she was the true symbolization of Afropunk. Along with the anticipated moments in between the musical sets, many also loved kelis's performance as she made a first time appearance with her beautiful baby bump; while she rocked out on stage. Lenny Kravitz gave a spectacular performance and killed it, but of course that was without the special appearance of his manhood this time around. Lauren Hill performed some of our favorite hits from the "Miseducation" album; and last but not least one of the top 12 finalist from the voice, Kimberly Nichole, gave an electrifying performance in a true edgy rock ballerina style. Check out my Instagram 15 Sec weekend highlights of all the performances! , It's all about @afropunk this weekend!!! Many dope performances from the absolute best ! #kelis #gracejones #lennykravitz #afropunk #fashion #music #afropunk2015 #lionbabe @lionbabe @gracejonesofficial @sausageandboots #laurenhill #punkrock #weekendupdates #celebritynews #blackhollywood #hollywoodnews #womeninmusic #popculture #popnews #musicnews #summerfestivals #summernyc #nyc #brooklyn #downtownbrooklyn A video posted by Stephanie Gergeres (@juicyhighlights) on Aug 23, 2015 at 10:20am PDT Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website


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These days it appears that law-making has slipped off the agenda of our Opposition MPs. The Parliament tends to be used as a theatre. The same time could have been used for some legislative business.india Updated: Aug 25, 2006 05:55 IST
The Lok Sabha spent eight hours discussing the Indo-US nuclear deal on Wednesday. This is as things should be when a matter of such import comes up before the House of the People. Unfortunately, in keeping with the steady decline of parliamentary processes in the country, the Opposition — both on the Left and the Right — and their alleged concern for India's best interests, most of the debate took place before a nearly empty chamber. The Opposition had succeeded in raising a hue and cry about how national interest was being sold out by the government. Integrity demanded they be present when so much of Parliament's time was devoted to debating the issue.
Undoubtedly, some members were preoccupied by genuine business. But that can't account for the absence of a significant number of members. One can only conclude that either national security is not important enough, or the issue as raised by the Opposition was a spurious one, designed more for publicity than to influence or block State policy. What did emerge from the debate is that the Opposition had absolutely nothing to add beyond what they had in the debate in the Rajya Sabha last week and which Manmohan Singh had answered in great detail and with considerable verve. In that case, the Opposition should have heeded the advice of the treasury benches and avoided wasting the precious time of the Lok Sabha, as well as that of the PM and his aides. The same time and effort could have been expended in taking up some other legislative business.
But these days it appears that law-making has slipped off the agenda of our Opposition MPs. The Parliament tends to be used as a theatre. Witness the protest earlier this month when members boycotted the proceedings and gagged their mouth as a form of protest.
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Ticuna language
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Ticuna, or Tikuna, is a language spoken by approximately 40,000 people in Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is the native language of the Ticuna people. Ticuna is generally classified as a language isolate, but may be related to the extinct Yuri language. (See Tïcuna-Yuri.) It is a tonal language, and therefore the meaning of words with the same phonemes can vary greatly simply by changing the tone used to pronounce them.
Tïcuna is also known as Magta, Maguta, Tucuna/Tukuna, and Tukna.
Sociolinguistic situation
Despite being home to more than 50% of the Ticunas, Brazil has only recently started to invest in native language education. Brazilian Ticunas now have a written literature and an education provided by the Brazilian National Foundation for the Indian (FUNAI) and the Ministry of Education. Textbooks in Ticuna are used by native teachers trained in both Portuguese and Ticuna to teach the language to the children. A large scale project has been recording traditional narrations and writing them down to provide the literate Ticunas with some literature to practice with.
Ticuna education is not a privilege, but part of a wider project carried on by the Brazilian government to provide all significant minorities with education in their own language.
In 2012, the Brazilian government launched an educational campaign for the prevention of AIDS and violence against women, the first such campaign in Brazil ever conducted in an indigenous language.[3]
Ticunas in Peru have had native language education at least since the 1960s. They use a writing system that was, apparently, the base for the development of the Brazilian one. However, much of the literature available to Peruvian Ticunas comprise standard textbooks.
Colombian Ticunas are taught in Spanish, when they have access to school at all. Since the establishment of Ticuna schools in Brazil some have ventured to attend them[citation needed].
Besides its use at the Ticuna schools, the language has a dozen books published every year, both in Brazil and Peru. Those books employ a specially devised phonetic writing system using conventions similar to those found in Portuguese (except for K instead of C and the letter Ñ instead of NH) instead of the more complex scientific notation found, for instance, at the Language Museum.
Linguistic structure
Ticuna is a fairly isolating language morphologically, meaning that most words consist of just one morpheme. However, Ticuna words usually have more than one syllable, unlike other isolating languages, such as Vietnamese.
Ticuna is a tonal language, with five tones corresponding to five levels of voice pitch, one of the few languages in the world to have so many level distinctions (Cantonese, for example, only has 3 levels, although it also has rising and falling tones, while Ticuna does not). Because a speaker's base pitch varies substantially with the individual it is the relative interval between the tones in a given phrase that truly distinguishes them, rather than their absolute pitch (as would be the case in music). Tones are indicated orthographically with diacritics, when indicated at all.
Typologically, Ticuna word order is subject–verb–object (SVO).
- ↑ Tïcuna at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015)
- ↑ Nordhoff, Sebastian; Hammarström, Harald; Forkel, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin, eds. (2013). "Ticuna". Glottolog. Leipzig: Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
- ↑ Associated Press (2012-10-11). "Brazilian government uses indigenous language for the first time in anti-AIDS campaign". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-10-21.<templatestyles src="Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css"></templatestyles>
External links
- "Conversational Tikuna" – Ticuna course and grammar at the Summer Institute of Linguistics
- Ticuna publications for download
- OLAC resources in and about the Ticuna language


text: Water quality Lead Levels In Pittsburgh Drinking Water In Compliance, For Now By Sarah Boden • Jul 26, 2018 Sarah Kovash / 90.5 WESA The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is back in compliance for the amount of lead in its drinking water, according to results from the latest round of testing showing levels at 10 parts per billion. PWSA Using 'Pulling' Technique, A Less Invasive Way To Replace Lead Lines By Kathleen J. Davis • May 7, 2018 Kathleen J. Davis / 90.5 WESA Listen Listening... / 1:26 Listen to this story. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority is replacing 2,100 lead lines in the city by the end of the year, and using a less invasive process to switch them out called "pulling." Lawmakers Attempt To Tackle High Lead Levels In Schools By Katie Meyer • Mar 15, 2018 90.5 WESA A group of Pennsylvania lawmakers and environmental advocates are trying to lower the lead levels in schools. How Have Politics And Policies United And Divided Pittsburgh In 2017? By Megan Harris • Dec 29, 2017 Gene J. Puskar / AP Listen Listening... / 101:44 90.5 WESA's "The Confluence" for Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 It's been a eventful news year in the Steel City, from hospital booms to repeated flush and boil orders to President Trump's impact on Pennsylvania. IMG's Plan To Fix PWSA Could Be Approved Next Month, But Actually Fixing It Will Take A Lot Longer By Kathleen J. Davis • Nov 27, 2017 90.5 WESA The group hired by the city to make recommendations on how to restructure the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority has released its final report. Water Advisory Lifted For Penn American Customers By Associated Press • Nov 8, 2017 Sarah Kovash / 90.5 WESA *UPDATED: Nov. 8, 2017 at 1:09 p.m. About 100,000 water customers in western Pennsylvania have been told that they no longer need to boil their water due to possible contamination. Pennsylvania American Water said Wednesday that "acceptable test results" were obtained from samples collected Monday and Tuesday. The company said the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection had authorized lifting of the advisory. Parts Of Allegheny, Washington Counties Under 48-Hour Flush And Boil Water Advisory By Megan Harris • Nov 6, 2017 Pennsylvania American Water Company UPDATED: This story is ongoing. If you live in the affected areas and are concerned about your water, check with Penn American for the most up-to-date information. About 100,000 Pennsylvania American Water Company customers southwest of Pittsburgh are being asked not to drink or cook any water straight from the tap for the next 48 hours. Fair Payment Policy Coming For Low-Income Residents Who Can't Afford Winter Water, PWSA Board Says By Kathleen J. Davis • Oct 12, 2017 Skitterphoto / Pixabay A new policy to help low-income residents pay their water bills during the winter months is in the works, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority board members said Thursday. The PWSA's recently formed affordability committee will help develop the fair payment policy. The board considered a complete moratorium last month on water shutoffs between December and March for low-income residents who can't pay their bills but also rely on radiators heat their homes. Fire Hydrants Across The City Are Spewing 15 Million Gallons Of Water, But It's Not A Loose Valve By Sarah Kovash • Sep 26, 2017 An-Li Herring / 90.5 WESA In seven locations throughout the city, fire hydrants are continually spewing water --- more than 15 million gallons of water. Peduto Says 'It's Time To Rip The Band-Aid Off' And Completely Restructure PWSA By Kevin Gavin • Sep 20, 2017 Jake Savitz / 90.5 WESA Listen Listening... / 4:29 Mayor Bill Peduto tells WESA's Kevin Gavin that Pittsburgh's water system is "at the end of its life;" and the problem is solvable but it will take time and money. While federal and state environmental regulators are in town this week examining the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority's treatment processes, a city-hired consultant is working on its final recommendations to completely restructure the agency. Senate Could Vote On PWSA Oversight Bill This Week By An-Li Herring • Sep 18, 2017 Governor Tom Wolf / Flickr The Pennsylvania Senate could vote Monday or Tuesday on whether to put the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority under state oversight. A bill that would empower the Public Utility Commission to oversee the embattled agency has been pending before the full Senate since June 30. When the chamber returns from summer recess Monday, it will have two days to act on the measure. Without action by Tuesday, the bill will be removed from the Senate calendar with the possibility of later consideration. Water Advisory Lifted For North Pittsburgh Neighborhoods And Reserve Township, But Not Millvale By Katie Blackley • Aug 31, 2017 Steve Johnson / flickr Residents of Pittsburgh's northern neighborhoods and Reserve Township can again use water from their faucets. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced Thursday evening that the precautionary flush and boil advisory instituted Monday had been lifted. The advisory has not been lifted in Millvale, however, where additional tests are required to verify that the water is safe. Flush And Boil Water Advisory To Remain In Effect Until At Least Thursday, PWSA Says By Kathleen J. Davis • Aug 29, 2017 Kathleen J. Davis / 90.5 WESA An estimated 18,000 homes in Pittsburgh's northern neighborhoods, Millvale and Reserve Township will continue to be under a flush and boil water advisory until at least Thursday, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority officials said Tuesday. Your Meds Can Pollute The Water Supply, But CMU Chemist Found A Way To Break Them Down By Liz Reid • May 1, 2017 Spencer Neuharth via USFWS Mountain-Prairie / Flickr Listen Listening... / 7:25 A conversation with Carnegie Mellon University chemistry doctoral student Genoa Warner. Warner will be honored for her work on micropollutants by the Carnegie Science Center later this month. Lead isn't the only harmful substance that can make its way into drinking water. Chemicals from pharmaceuticals, pesticides and personal care products can all end up in the water supply. How To Get Lead Out Of Your Water: Flushing, Filters And Lead Line Replacement By Liz Reid • Mar 30, 2017 Liz Reid / 90.5 WESA Listen Listening... / 4:19 Meet two homeowners with high lead levels in the water and find out what they're doing to fix it. Every day, multiple times a day, Jesse Perkins runs the water in his kitchen sink for about a minute-and-a-half, until it runs cold, indicating that it's fresh water from the main in the middle of his street. He does it before he fills up a glass of water or a pot for cooking. How PWSA Fumbled Its First Attempt At Testing Customers' Water For Lead, And What's Different Now By Liz Reid • Mar 21, 2017 Sarah Kovash / 90.5 WESA Listen Listening... / 7:50 PWSA's customer lead testing program became overwhelmed with requests last summer. Some customers waited months for their testing kits, and even longer for their results. Carol McCullough, 76, lives in the West End neighborhood of Westwood in the home she and her husband have shared for nearly 50 years. She had her water tested for lead years ago, but when the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority announced last summer that it had found elevated lead levels in some homes, she decided to get another test, just to be safe. Report Gives PA An 'F' In Lead Contamination Prevention By Katie Meyer • Mar 1, 2017 Katie Meyer / WITF Pennsylvania gets a failing grade for its efforts to protect children from high levels of lead in the water at their schools, according to a report released two weeks ago from Public Interest Research Groups, a national federation of left-leaning, independent nonprofits. It advises—among other things—that schools install water filters as soon as possible while working on longer-term solutions. Gross Proposes To Fund Giving Families Lead Filtering Pitchers By Sarah Schneider • Feb 28, 2017 Sarah Schneider / 90.5 WESA Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Deb Gross is leading a fundraising effort to buy lead-filtering water pitchers for families with young children. She said the city could provide a countertop pitcher to each of Pittsburgh's estimated 25,000 households with a child under age 6 for less than $1 million. She said she hopes private foundations and the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority will be able to allocate funding within a month. Allegheny County Controller Calls For More Oversight Of PWSA By Virginia Alvino Young • Dec 19, 2016 Virginia Alvino / 90.5 WESA No agency is independently testing or verifying the quality of Pittsburgh's drinking water, according to an audit released Monday by Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner. Pittsburgh Public Schools Begin Tests To Determine Quality Of Drinking Water By Dan Priore • Jun 16, 2016 Oregon Dept. of Transportation / Flickr Water used for drinking and preparing food at Pittsburgh Public Schools is now being tested for lead. The Allegheny County Health Department will work with Pittsburgh Public Schools and local water authorities to pinpoint and shut-off dangerous outlets throughout the 70 district facilities. All testing will take place this summer. Even though there is no federal or state law requiring drinking water to be tested for lead, Pittsburgh Public Schools Chief Operations Officer Ronald Joseph said district officials want to take a proactive approach. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Falling Short On Clean Water Standards By Deanna Garcia • Jan 29, 2016 U.S. Department of Agriculture Sediment and pollution still plague the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, which supplies water for agricultural purposes in several states, including Pennsylvania. Lead-Tainted Water Has A Long History In The U.S. By Kara Holsopple & Rebecca Williams | The Allegheny Front • Jan 28, 2016 Carlos Osorio / AP Photo The municipal water crisis in Flint, Mich., has brought new attention to the dangers of lead in drinking water. When the city starting using the Flint River as its source for municipal water in 2014, the water was so corrosive, it caused lead to leach out of pipes and fixtures. How Safe Is Pittsburgh's Drinking Water? By Sean Ray & Essential Pittsburgh • Jan 22, 2016 Paul Sancya / AP Images Listen Listening... / 16:07 After thousands of children were exposed to lead due to poor water quality in Flint, Michigan, many across the nation are wondering if their own water is safe. Could it happen in Pittsburgh? Essential Pittsburgh's Paul Guggenheimer sat down with James Good, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, to see what the agency is doing to remain compliant. Area Partnerships Protecting Water From The Source By Deanna Garcia • Jun 11, 2015 After nearly a year of study and work from water suppliers, state officials, environmental groups and others, a plan has been announced to protect drinking water from its source – the rivers. The River Alert Information Network (RAIN) announced the Lower Allegheny Regional Partnership and the Lower Monongahela Regional Partnership. It's a consortium of water suppliers which, in addition to protection, will employ an early-warning spill detection system. Pittsburgh-Area Students Tackle World Water Crisis By Kevin Gavin • Apr 18, 2014 According to the United Nations, nearly 800 million people around the world don't have access to clean water — a daunting challenge for political leaders, humanitarians and scientists, but it hasn't stopped a group of Pittsburgh area students from working on a solution. "We actually didn't realize how extensive it was until we did all of our research," said Kambree Love, a junior at South Fayette High School. Water Quality Monitors Wanted By Charlee Song • Mar 6, 2013 3 Rivers Quest monitors water quality in rivers, tributaries and headwater streams that drain more than 25,000 square miles in five states. Local watershed groups may apply for grants up to $7000 to help collect samples. The four geographical regions and those partnering with West Virginia University in the project are the Monongahela (West Virginia Water Research Institute), Upper Ohio (Wheeling Jesuit University), Southern Allegheny (Duquesne University) and Northern Allegheny (Iron Furnace Chapter of Trout Unlimited).


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Jeff Hood wrote for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Oct. 2003 through March 2009. He covered NASCAR for the AJC from 2005 through 2008 and had a weekly NASCAR-theme radio show on WMOQ 92.3 FM in Monroe, Ga. from 1999 through 2005. In addition, Jeff wrote press releases and handled the P.A. for Lanier National Speedway in Braselton, Ga. from 1998 through 2004.
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Loudon, N.H. – The 10-race stretch to determine who's in and who's out of this year's Chase for the Sprint Cup championship begins with Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
The scramble to score precious championship points on the flat, 1.058-oval is weighing heavy on every driver's […]
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Dover, Del. – As the sun struggled to pierce through a heavy cloud cover over the 1-mile Dover International Speedway early today, Brian Whitesell was busy going through the duties associated with his temporary role as crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Whitesell will call the shots from the pit […]
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Darlington, S.C. – There's no stopping 67-year-old Morgan Shepherd, NASCAR's ageless wonder who is scheduled to make his 250th career start in the Nationwide Series when the green flag waves on tonight's Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway.
"Keep roller skating, I reckon," said Shepherd, who is frequently seen scooting […]
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Darlington, S.C. – A recent online fan poll conducted by Darlington Raceway awarded Ricky Craven's thrilling victory over Kurt Busch earlier this decade as the most-memorable finish during the 1.366-mile speedway's 60-year history.
While it would be difficult to vote against the 2003 event which produced the closest finish in NASCAR history, 30 years later […]
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Richmond, Va. – NASCAR's newest star, Brad Keselowski, began his day by jumping off a golf car and greeting autograph-seekers and well-wishers as he entered the Nationwide Series garage early Friday morning.
Five days after Keselowski led one lap and won the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, journalists packed the .75-mile Richmond International […]
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Avondale, Ariz. – As Jimmie Johnson prepares to make his bid to establish more history in the desert this weekend, the El Cajon, Calif. driver admitted on Friday that his recent success at Phoenix International Raceway is due in large part to Hendrick Motorsports teammate Jeff Gordon.
Johnson will be looking […]