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This is the CARS episode of the Aggressive Couch!
This month, we talk about cars – cars we've owned, cars we've ridden in, cars we've stolen – it's a whole cornucopia of CARS!
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The Butterfly Knife is an unlockable blade in Fruit Ninja. It has a purple color and leaves purple butterflies behind. It is a rather thin blade.
|"Fly away with this colorful blade."
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|"Fruit hang briefly at the top of their arcs"
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When using this blade, fruit will hover in midair for a brief amount of time before falling. This power can be useful to score large combos, although there is not a long time before the fruits fall down, so it can be a bit tricky to score nice combos without proper accuracy. Watch out for bombs too, as they can easily be mistakenly sliced while trying to get a combo.
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Reach level 18 to reveal power.
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An evening of W.A. Mozart, Franz Schubert, Claude Debussy, and John Duke performed by Emily Barger. Barger studies in the studio of Holly Bewlay and will be accompanied by Ivan Docenko.
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Scoop: launch of IML colour profiles at Colour Management Event
Printed colours that do not completely match the colour proof issued by the design bureau. This is a common problem in the packaging industry – even for IML packaging. This is because certain CMYK colours and spot colours (such as PANTONE) cannot be reproduced with 100% accuracy in the IML process. But you don't want the printing result to be different. Therefore, as your IML expert, we searched for an appropriate solution.
New IML colour profiles
Verstraete IML is known for innovation: in products and processes. And our new range of IML colour profiles is a perfect example of this. Thanks to these colour profiles, a colour proof can be made as close to the final printing result as possible. That way you, as a customer, are assured in advance of the colour you will receive, allowing you to make adjustments if necessary. Could you use technical help or would you like some colour advice? Your IML expert will show you and your customer the way forward.
Artwork and reproduction agencies get the scoop
The new colour profiles were developed in collaboration with the German software company GMG Color. On April 27, we presented them together to 25 renowned European artwork and reproduction agencies. This Colour Management Event took place in our head office in Maldegem, Belgium. GMG hosted 2 workshops based on the challenges facing the existing standards for CMYK and spot colours. Pieter Timmerman, Colour Management Specialist at Verstraete IML, made the link to the IML practice and the new colour profiles in just as many workshops.
Pieter Timmerman: "Thanks to these new colour profiles, we have taken a step in the right direction. That's because at Verstraete IML we want to present the best possible colour proof to our customers. Good communication is also crucial to the success of each project."
Highlights of the Colour Management Event
The role of FOGRA39 in a packaging workflow by Lorenzo George (GMG Color)
Insights in Colour Management for IML by Pieter Timmerman (Verstraete IML)
Accurate Colours in Print & Proof: OpenColor by Peter Schoeffler (GMG Color)
IML Proof in real time by Pieter Timmerman (Verstraete IML)
IML colours in practice
Verstraete IML has distanced itself from the ISO standard and will, always in consultation with the customer, apply their own IML profiles. There are 9 profiles in total. Each profile is a combination of a specific type of polypropylene and an ink application. For example we have inks that can withstand sunlight, dishwashers and pasteurisation. No need to worry: as a customer, you still provide your artwork in the same way as you did before. But the new profiles allow us to deliver a better colour proof to you.
The advantages
These are the 3 advantages of our new IML colour profiles:
- A colour proof that represents the final printing result as closely as possible
- Less colour references for approval: one proof for CMYK and spot colours
- More transparency through clear communication about the possibilities of IML colour space
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How did you discover that you wanted to work in the design field? When I was younger, I created drawings by looking at a Garfield comic book. I have a very supportive mother who hung all of them up, and this was how my confidence in my creative skills grew. This was no small thing for a first-generation American kid who knew that this avenue of interest was usually not the most accepted.
I loved math and art, which led me to believe I'd become an architect. As a high schooler, I had a summer internship at an engineering company. On the final day, we shadowed the staff. I shadowed the graphic designers, who were called "desktop publishers" at the time! They helped me make an invitation for our end-of-internship party. It was shaped like a butterfly, was purple and black, and was a hit.
What personal influences or experiences have had the biggest impact on your work or style? My first job was at a design studio called HZDG. The work I did there was the catalyst for the work I am doing now. I dabbled in a range of really fun projects and varied client work. One day I was designing logos, and the next, annual reports. There was some self-discovery along the way, as I fell in love with the work we were doing for nonprofit clients, like the Chesapeake Bay Trust and the Conservation Fund, which delivered the most beautiful photos for us to work with. These clients' stories were beautiful, but the challenges were a little different, like smaller print budgets. I remember working with our production director to figure out how to make a kraft-paper folder—without the kraft paper. We pulled it off!
What did you learn from working as a lead designer on Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign? Working with our design director, Jennifer Kinon, made me a stronger designer and leader. Working on a campaign encouraged me to bring more of myself to the workplace—literally all aspects of myself: identity, race, gender and culture. It wasn't easy for me. But think of it like this: How do you help design for a diverse America if you're not bringing you to the table?
What inspired you to begin working as the creative director at the nonprofit Everytown for Gun Safety? After the result of the presidential election, I knew there was still work to be done. I had imagined the outcome would be different and that I'd keep my design endeavors unemotional, perhaps, or simpler. But it made sense to continue working in the political space. I interviewed at many places before I got to Everytown. But once I was there, it felt like home.
The gun-control debate has strong advocates on both sides. What are the challenges and opportunities of designing for such a polarizing issue? Opposition will always exist. But if you change how you think about it—from the perspective of "sides" to focusing on gun safety—there is much less of a debate about what's right or wrong. In working at Everytown for Gun Safety, the goal is to change legislation around the issue in an effort to make our world safer. As a designer, I love being part of that goal because we have an opportunity to educate Americans by simplifying the nuance of gun laws.
You're on the council for the nonprofit initiative Fight Gunfire With Fire, which inspires and prompts students to submit creative ideas about how to combat gun violence. What excites you the most about this initiative? Students have been deeply affected by this issue, as it's now infiltrated their learning environments. We've seen many of them become activists after the Parkland shooting, and we've heard their stories at March for Our Lives. Of course, design students are also fired up to say something on this issue. This is their time to speak out too and bring the power of design to this movement—their voices are the ones we need to hear right now, and I can't wait to see what they add to this movement! Students from colleges, graduate schools and portfolio schools are eligible to participate in this initiative.
Will more designers work in the political sphere in the future? Yes! We've reached a moment where the things that are happening in our world simply can't be ignored. If you're willing to use your design expertise to contribute to politics, do it. The community of designers working in politics is small, but the value of the work that can be done is big. If you're interested in better understanding what that means or looks like, here are some good places to start: hillaryforamericadesign.com and dothemostgood.design.
What tips do you have for a designer who's interested in doing pro-bono design work? Working with pro-bono clients can be challenging because of limited budgets. Even if you're not being paid, it's important that you—and they—value your skills and time.
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SPACEDRUM EXT. CHROMATIC - Scale: Bb Pentatonic --> Bb3 C#4 Eb4 F#4 G#4 Bb4
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Here's the Spacedrum®, melodic percussion in metal, also called Handpan, Hangdrum or Pantam. The only acoustic musical instrument invented during the XXI° century!
Thanks to a long research & development work in partnership with an engineering high school we're happy to release the 4th generation Spacedrum®, made out of a special stainless alloy. The properties of this special alloy are particularly adapted for the outdoor playing: totally rustproof, even in the extrem climates (see shores, tropics...), hard enough to keep the tuning for years (in normal conditions of use).
Added to that, the Spacedrum® Evolution (4th gen) develops more sustain and more sound volume while respecting the Spacedrum original sound.
This instrument is fragile and needs to be protected when it's not played. Our bags are specially designed for a good protection of the Spacedrum®.
The 6 notes Spacedrum® "Chromatic Extension" comes to complete the A minor diatonic model in a full 14-notes chromatic scale. It can also be played alone thanks to a very nice sounding scale.
Scale: Bb Pentatonic --> Bb3 C#4 Eb4 F#4 G#4 Bb4
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With the Pro Championship finely balanced, there was plenty to play for as the teams reach the halfway point in the season. Leading the way ahead of the race in the Italian capital was Team Asia New Zealand's Simon Evans with four other drivers close behind in the standings.
In Rome, it was Jimenez who took the initiative in qualifying by grabbing pole position, before giving controlling the race to claim top step on the podium and 20 valuable points.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Bryan Sellers claimed second place, with Evans holding off British driver Katharine Legge for third spot.
Speaking after the race, Jimenez said: "Taking my first win at the mid-way point of the championship is a great incentive to keep up my performance for the rest of the season. I have been on the podium three times but it feels brilliant to finally to be in positive.
"After 25 minutes of pushing and changeable weather conditions, I couldn't be happier with this result."
As a result Jimenez has jumped to the summit of the Pro Championship standings with a five point lead over Sellers, while Evans has fallen back to third place in the standings four points ahead of Legge.
In the Pro Am championship, Saudi Racing's Ahmed Bin Khanen was in command of the race, before rain arrived seven minutes from the end causing him to spin off, and allowing team-mate Bandar Alesayi to benefit and claim his fourth win in five outings.
The results means that Alesayi has stretched his lead at the top of the championship to 42 points ahead of Team China's Yaqi Zhang, with Bin Khanen dropping a point further back.
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Hallo.. Maybe someone can help me to advise if it's safe to arrive Zurich bus station in 2 am / after midnigt in 26 Dec 2017 from Innsbruck by Flixbus. Can I stay at the bus station until morning? or is there any transit hotel near station?
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You will be safe. I personally wouldn't want to stay at a bus station. There are hotels close to the bus station, which is only 100 m away from the central train station. Please see www.myswissalps.com/zu rich/hotels or use hotelscombined.com or booking.com to search for hotels and availability.
Hello Nuning,
Do book an hotel, it will be very cold in December. Zurich is a safe city but staying outside all night is not recommended, apart from the weather.
Hotel Montana is 100 m from the bus terminal. The Walhalla Guest House is even closer than that. I think the Walhalla has 24/7 staff on site, but whichever hotel you book, do mention your estimated time of arrival while booking.
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Shire Oak Academy has more than 1,450 students on roll and enjoys an enviable reputation in the local area and has been oversubscribed for many years.
Principal Ray Beech, pictured, said: "We take a good deal of pride on the 'feel' of our academy, a feature on which our visitors quickly remark.
"Ofsted inspectors described our academy's atmosphere as purposeful, stimulating and harmonious.
We believe that our focus on learning and personal success can only be effective in an environment which is ordered, caring, supportive and disciplined.
Staff and students work hard together to create such a special environment.
"We have high expectations of our students and therefore set them aspirational academic targets in all subject areas.
We also encourage them to participate in our wide-ranging extracurricular programme with a view to developing their social and personal qualities, as well as becoming responsible young citizens ready to take their place in our society.
"We work closely with 10 local primary schools to extend their learning opportunities and to create a smooth transition from Year 6 to 7.
"Examination results in our academy are important and we strive to ensure all students are fully prepared for the external examinations.
We believe that our curriculum offer to students and parents is of the highest quality, giving a wide range of subjects at GCSE, Vocational and A-level.
"Safeguarding is an impressive aspect of our work at Shire Oak Academy, with the care of students paramount.
We ensure our students have a safe and secure working environment and have developed excellent, well-established systems to provide full support to our students and their families.
"We place great emphasis on the highest standards in terms of studies, good manners and courtesy, attendance, appearance and behaviour.
We embrace the values of being a learning community, one that promises lifelong learning and places emphasis on respect, fairness, honesty and responsibility.
"Overall, we expect all stakeholders to work hard to fulfil our mission statement of 'Turning potential into excellence'."
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I did not grow up listening to Elvis Presley. My parents were more into visual art rather than music. When they did listen to music, it was Abba, John Denver, and instrumental easy listening music stations. I was brought up learning about classical music via the piano and taught myself the Beatles / Neil Young / Zeppelin tunes when I picked up the guitar in high school.
So, when Ravi asked me if I wanted to check out the Elvis Festival in Collingwood I thought, fuck, why not? I had learned an Elvis tune on my ukulele recently and figured it would be interesting to see multiple Elvis' (Elvi?) in the small town of Collingwood.
What interested us the most was the Kid Elvis or "Tribute Artist Tour" that was held at the local Pizza Hut.
That's right, Pizza Hut.
The Tribute Artist Family Venue Tour was a collection of child and youth Elvis tribute artists that perform at the Collingwood Pizza Hut.
I couldn't say no to this.
They had the voices, the moves, the swagger…
The crowd loved it as they enjoyed the Pizza Hut lunch buffet.
But we could only handle so much Elvis music so we abandoned the Pizza Hut after a few hours (and restraining ourselves from the greasy pizza buffet and candy machines).
So we decided to check out Collingwood…
…and discovered the greatest costume store,
and dollar store (although nothing was sold for a dollar)…
…and ended the day having dinner with our wonderful friends.
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Creed 'rules out' calls for flexibility on THM cutting date
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has ruled out the possibility of allowing farmers to cut traditional hay meadows (THMs) under the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) ahead of the permitted start date this weekend.
In recent days, farm lobby groups and opposition TDs have mounted heavy pressure on the minister to bring forward the cutting date from July 1 (this Sunday) – in light of the exceptionally good weather hitting farms across the country.
However, in consideration of the long, hard winter that farmers had to endure and its impact on fodder reserves, calls have been made for farmers to be "given the chance" to save hay and replenish stocks ahead of next winter.
However, a spokesman for the minister has dashed hopes of the rules being relaxed this week.
Some farmers have opted to participate in the traditional hay meadow action under GLAS; this means they voluntarily commit to the closure of such meadows until July 1.
"Farmers who do this action are compensated for doing so – they receive €315/ha for this measure and some farmers receive up to €3,150 by bringing in 10ha."
"This requirement only means they have to maintain the meadow without cutting until next Sunday (July 1). After that, they're free to cut and conserve the hay as they would with any other field," the spokesman said.
'Common sense'
Meanwhile, Fianna Fail's agriculture spokesperson, Charlie McConalogue, stated his intentions to "hold the minister to account" on this issue when the Dail returns tomorrow (Tuesday, June 26), if "flexibility is not shown before then".
He said that – in light of the expected spell of warm, sunny weather – many farmers are seeking a relaxation of the rules by the minister to allow them to save as much fodder as possible.
Given the importance of good weather to save fodder crops, and the unpredictability of weather in general in this country, the request is firmly rooted in common sense.
Michael Fitzmaurice, independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, also said: "Farmers need to be given every possible opportunity to save hay when they can. If farmers have to wait until the current cutting date, there is a danger that the weather could turn and that the quality of potential crops could drop."
Last week, an AgriLand poll on the issue – which received in excess of 1,000 responses – found that 91% of respondents are in favour of bringing forward the cutting date for THMs under GLAS.
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Steve Halliwell is best known as the loveable patriarch Zak Dingle in the hit TV show Emmerdale, a part he has played since 1994 and which has led him to become one of the UK's most recognisable and treasured soap stars. Yet before he found success on the Yorkshire Dales, Halliwell spent many years desperately seeking work, often spending time on the streets in the search of food.
This warts-and-all story of Halliwell's rise to fame, where success was only won after great personal struggles, is inspirational to those who wish to establish a life and career for themselves in the face of similar hardships. Going beyond the experiences of one man, If the Cap Fits explores a wider social, cultural and class history that permeated the country in the sixties and seventies, and still lingers today. Above all else, this is an honest tale of rejection and redemption throughout a fascinating and colourful life that will appeal to all who have the ambition to better themselves.


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Celebrating our 30th Anniversary Season!
What a treat we have in store for you.
Click on any of the individual LaGrange Symphony Orchestra concerts at the left (below on mobile) to get details about that performance. You will see additional buttons to view a seating chart and to purchase tickets. All concerts are at Callaway Auditorium on the campus of LaGrange College and begin at 7:30 PM.
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Spread the Love: Hugging Keeps You Healthy and Happy
What's the best thing to do on cold, melancholic wintry days? Whip up a hot mug of frothy, hot chocolate and snuggle close to a loved one. It isn't just a way to warm up and beat the blues. Turns out, a warm embrace comes with a host of health benefits you just can't ignore. Seen any heart-warming free hug campaigns lately? They're catching on as more and more people step up to spread the love and get those happy hormones flowing. So hug more and get the cranky ones in too. And not just those quick perfunctory hugs, research says the best hugs are those that last for 20 seconds. Here's what happens when you smother someone with affection.
Hugs Push Down Blood Pressure
When you pull someone into a warm hug, Oxytocin aka the love drug seeps into our system. A study published in Biological Psychology involved a group of 59 premenopausal women who revealed higher traces of Oxytocin and lower blood pressure after frequent hugs from their partners. (1) It's shown to literally warm the cockles of your heart as this study conducted by University of North Carolina found that people who didn't hug their partners had an increased heart rate of 10 beats per minute as opposed to those whose partners hugged them. Their heart rate decreased to 5 beats per minute. Decreased heart rate translates to lower blood pressure and better chances against cardiac issues. (2)
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Strengthen Your Immune System with a Fuzzy Embrace
Fuzzy, warm embraces create pressure on the sternum and the resultant charge activates the Solar Plexus chakra in our bodies. Chakras play a huge role in the functioning of our bodies and as such, the Solar Plexus chakra in turn stimulates the thymus gland. This leads to increased production of white blood cells which are like tiny warriors in our body who ward off infections. A study under Sheldon Cohen had 400 people being quizzed on the number of hugs they received per day and the kind of personal conflicts their lives held. The subjects were exposed to the common cold virus and some other infections. The ones who got frequent hugs proved more resilient to infections compared to those who had personal conflicts and fewer or no hugs. A good old bear hug cuts down stress hormones which inhibit the immune system and releases hormones and peptides that aid the functioning of immune cells. (3)
Getting Smothered With Hugs Builds Self-Esteem
Love and appreciation from close family and friends, expressed by means of touch helps us have higher levels of self-worth. Intimacy in the form of physical affection plays a huge role in our lives. Love from parents shape us into adults from childhood and helps us respect ourselves more. A couple of hugs a day will keep that chin up. (4)
Bear Hugs Bring Down Those Stress Levels
It feels amazing when you trudge home after a long stressful day of work and your support system is lined up at the door waiting to smother you with hugs. Science agrees, as hugsies reduce cortisol levels in the blood which cuts down stress and makes you feel calmer. Stress brings with it a host of other health problems including cortisol induced hyperglycemia and diabetes mellitus which hugs can prevent. So keep those power hugs coming. (5)
Hugging Keeps the Happy Hormones Flowing
A warm hug sends serotonin and endorphins flooding through your body which are responsible for lovey, happy feelings. Serotonin is natural anti-depressant and beats back depression. High dopamine levels also help in coping with depression and other mental disorders.
Balancing the Nervous System with Squishy Hugs
When you squeeze someone lovingly against you, tiny egg shaped pressure sensors called pacnician corpuscles send signals through the Vagus nerve connected to the brain. The feeling of touch shows a positive response in the nervous system and balances it, which is measured in the moisture and electricity of the skin. (6)
Six Minutes of Hugging For Survival
Being enveloped in a comfy hug doesn't just beat the blues, it's essential for our survival. As Deb Castaldo, Ph.D., relationship expert says, babies and even animals who do not receive love physically and emotionally may become so depressed that they'll stop eating leading to death. As Castaldo adds, "This condition is called 'failure to thrive'. To boost your well-being and health and ensure happy relationships, get your hugging on. I recommend hugging until you're completely relaxed, a minimum of six minutes per day; add six seconds of kissing and you're good to go." (7)
Pulling someone close for hugs automatically creates closeness in relationships. Smothering someone with affection, is like a two way street; you give and you receive. So go squish someone you adore, yes even the reluctant cranky ones. If they refuse to comply, show them this article!
- Kathleen C, Light, Karen M. Grewen, Janet A. Amico (April, 2005) More Frequent Partner Hugs And Higher Oxytocin Levels Are Linked To Lower Blood Pressure And Heart Rate In Women. Biological Psychology.: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301051104001632
- Marilyn Elias. (October, 2003) Study: Hugs Warm The Heart And May Protect It.: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2003-03-09-hug-usat_x.htm
- Fahad Basheer. (June,2015). The Science of Emotions. Partridge India.
- Marcus Julian Felicetti. (August,2012) 10 Reasons Why We Need at Least 8 Hugs A Day.: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-5756/10-Reasons-Why-We-Need-at-Least-8-Hugs-a-Day.html
- Fahad Basheer. (June,2015). The Science of Emotions. Partridge India. Marilyn Elias. (October, 2003) Study: Hugs Warm The Heart And May Protect It. : http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2003-03-09-hug-usat_x.htm
- Seema Sinha. (August, 2014) Benefits of Hugging. Times of India.: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/Benefits-of-hugging/articleshow/30905555.cms
- Fahad Basheer. (June,2015). The Science of Emotions. Partridge India.
- Erica Lamberg. The Magical Health Benefits Of One Hug A Day. Reader's Digest. : https://www.rd.com/health/conditions/benefits-of-hugging


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Leslie is a fashion stylist and Collin is a fashion photographer. So there was no doubt that their wedding would be creative and unique. The couple of twelve years considers New Orleans one of their favorite places to travel to, so there was no question that they would be married there. Their celebration took place at RACE & RELIGIOUS, a historic private home named for it's cross streets.
Their wedding day was a mix of vintage, rustic and circus themed. The couple incorporated their love of old films and Vaudeville, and even had a masquerade cocktail hour to join in New Orleans tradition. Guests traveled from all over the United States and even Mexico and included both of the couple's families, friends from high school, and fashion industry friends.
From their centerpieces to their masks and even the bride's bouquet, this was one well-done DIY wedding. The day also included special touches such as rustic theater curtains created by the father of the bride and a cake made by the groom's aunt. The brides gown was custom made using ivory beaded lace, silk and chiffon that she selected herself. There was not a dull moment as the day included performances by stilt walkers, mimes, a fire dancer, 2 folk bands, and even a dog show!
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Novices and experts alike can fall in the null's hole.
In Oracle there are many reasons for that:
- The nulls are the third state of Boolean variables
- comparing null with any value (including null) gives nulls. Must use IS NULL. So a=b or a!=b do not cover all the options. if "a" or "b" are null the result of any of that comparisons is null;
- Oracle treats the empty string '' as null: so the length of an empty string is null (not 0).
- Any arithmetic expression containing a NULL always evaluates to NULL (null is like an unknown value (not 0) so the results in unknown)
- aggregation operators like sum(), count() disregards nulls values
- in boolean operations the use of null can give null results unless the expression got shortcut (for instance TRUE or null => TRUE)
- comparing null values in columns make the optimizer not use the index
(hint: if IS NULL is required, consider replacing it with a NVL call and a function based index).
- using NOT IN you must be sure the nulls will not appear in the result set of the subquery are else it will return TRUE
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It's time to settle in again for another edition of Phone Wars. This time we have two current beasts, both running on the powerful Quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processors and 2GB of RAM. So it's no doubt that both of these are some fast beasts on LTE. In one corner we have the HTC Droid DNA that is available on Verizon with a 5" 1080p display. Then in the other corner we've got the LG Optimus G (comparing the AT&T model in the table below), which is available on both AT&T and Sprint. It's packing a 4.7" 720p IPS+ display. So let's get this started with some specs.
HTC Droid DNA
The HTC Droid DNA is a great device, it's the American (well Verizon) variant of the J Butterfly announced for Japan a few months ago. The Droid DNA is only available on Verizon here in the States, but does feature some nice specs, especially that 1080p screen. On the outside you'll notice that the battery is non-removable, and the power button is still on the top. Making it a bit awkward to turn on/off the device. Especially given it's 5" display. Onto the software side, you get Android 4.1 – Jelly Bean along with Sense 4+. Lately Sense has been scaled back quite a bit compared to Sense 3.x. With the Droid DNA you'll be getting Google Now, expandable notifications, Project Butter and more.
- That 5-inch, 1080p display; I just can't say it enough. The display is gorgeous!
- Android 4.1; not the latest version of Android but close enough unless you're looking for a Nexus
- Sense 4+; not everyone likes Sense, but for those that do this is a plus!
- Small battery; with a display like this and LTE, you'd expect a battery size to be at least 2500-2700mAh so it can last more than a few hours
- No expandable storage; all you get is 16GB, well its more like 14GB of usable space.
- Sense 4+; like I said above, not everyone likes Sense, so for those don't like it, you'll want to pick up something different.
- Only available on Verizon
LG Optimus G
Here we have the Optimus G, the big brother to the Nexus 4. The reason why I say big brother is that the Optimus G has LTE while the Nexus 4 doesn't. Other than the fact that the Optimus G has LTE, and Android 4.0 instead of 4.2, the Optimus G and Nexus 4 are exactly the same in specs. On the software side you've got Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich along with LG's user interface which isn't to bad compared to Touchwiz and Sense. But it's still not stock Android which is what the most of us want nowadays. On the hardware side we've got a non-removable battery just like the HTC Droid DNA and many other newer Android devices. So you get a 2100mAh battery for the Optimus G.
- Relatively similar to the Nexus 4
- Closest to Stock Android you'll get without having a Nexus or being on Verizon
- Expandable storage; up to 64GB in addition to the 16GB internal
- Android 4.0; Not that ICS was a bad release, it wasn't, but it's over a year old and 2 full versions behind.
- Non-removable battery
- Only available on Sprint and AT&T
While it was pretty close, the winner would have to be the HTC Droid DNA. While specs are pretty close to the same on these devices until you get to the screen, OS and battery size. The HTC Droid DNA wins based on its screen and Operating System. Since it's running a more up-to-date version of Android it wins this Phone War. You can pick up the HTC Droid DNA from Verizon for $199 right now. And the LG Optimus G is available on both Sprint and AT&T right now for $199.99.


text: Be holy in every little way ~ this is the key to holiness. Don't miss a single opportunity to show the love you have for Christ. It's doing the thing, not how big or impressive that thing is, that counts. This is the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux. If you are not familiar with it, read her autobiography The Story of a Soul. All her writings had drawn me closer to Christ in the past.


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In our second book 'the universal principles of Harmonation' we show to the reader how, by means of Godincilogy, it becomes possible, without being absurd, to extract and comprehend Primordative – i.e. from its essential level – most of the fundamental laws and underlying work-principles of Nature that are beneficial for our wellbeing, be it as individual our society as a whole.
The book clearly shows how theology, philosophy and science must be fused together to produce a truth-related picture of the World and self.
We do this by teaching you in step-wards manner how to travel, guided by Godincilogy, through the labyrinth of space and how Fundamental Nature and Self can be understood.
Key concepts:
- What are the governing work principles of Nature as a whole?
- What are obstruction laws?
- What kind of tensions are out there in Nature and how to recognize them?
- What is polarity and where does it come from?
- Why are some people homosexual?
- Does the scientific Adam-Eva exist and what can Godincilogy tells us about it?
- What is information?
- How are work-principles translated in the different planes and how to read them without being absurd?
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My roommate and I are doing our best to cheer her up and perk her back to her old self. It's a big job we have to do but we're up for the task. We will not rest until we see her smile again... Of course for me, I did what I do best... I made her an ami buddy. It took me a while to decide what I'd make her since both my roommate and I have no idea what animal or character she squees over, but eventually I went with a cute duckie plushie. I mean, who doesn't think ducks are cute?
I used the duckling pattern by AmigurumiBB.
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By the way, I named this cutie Macha, Japanese for green tea. I thought it'd be appropriate since our friend loves green tea and her favorite color is green. ^^
Monaco Yarn Shade #249 - Parrot (3-4 skeins)
Monaco Yarn Shade #13 - Honey (1-2 skeins)
Monaco Yarn Shade #31 - Flamingo (1 skein)
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Before Thanksgiving I made almost all the recipes Julia Collins made at the Sur La Table because I am a giant, giant dork.
I made the Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts with Sweet-Tart Red Wine Sauce, which was super easy and super delicious. I've quite mastered the pan sauce and yes, I am quite proud of myself.
And then the Steak au poivre with brandied cream sauce, which I'd been meaning to make for ages anyway but never had brandy and beef broth handy. But last week I did happen to have beef broth, and remembered that I could just buy an airline bottle of brandy at my local Beverages and More, and I was glad I did. Because man, is that brandied cream sauce good. I almost think mine was better than Julia Collins', but surely that was only because she was cooking for a crowd. I served the steaks with asparagus roasted with brown butter and pecorino and I overroasted the asparagus which turned out to be actually kind of a nice thing to do. The asparagus came out super crisp, like asparagus fries.
I also made the lemon pound cake, and that was my one disaster. It came out far too dry. Clearly, a kitchen scale must be my next big ticket kitchen item purchase (especially since my dad is sending me a fancy knife sharpening system). I wanted a ThermaPen more, but my meats almost always come out perfectly. My baked goods, on the other hand, occasionally need some help.
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Before Thanksgiving I made almost all the recipes Julia Collins made at the Sur La Table because I am a giant, giant dork.
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Running the road to hope
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I find it appropriate that in this year following the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing that we find no shortage of the word "HOPE." Pope Francis has said this is to be a year of hope. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley recently announced the Catholic Appeal's theme of "Forward in Hope." Even in his inaugural speech, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh stated, "We are a city of hope." At Catholic Charities, we have long referred to our work as "providing hope for all." Indeed, as we hear the stories of those whose lives were impacted by the bombing, there is much to be hopeful for this year.
Since 2009, Catholic Charities has partnered with John Hancock's Non-Profit Marathon program and has been privileged to sponsor a number of athletes in the running of the Boston Marathon. This year, Charities is proud to sponsor four strong, dedicated athletes in what will be a very significant year for the world's oldest annual marathon. Charities welcomes Andrew Alexander of San Francisco and Colin Carey of Boston, first time runners on the team, and welcomes back Kimberly and Vincent Greene of Norton who are no strangers to our team and were caught in last year's tragic events.
"I was about 0.4 miles away from the finish line and got caught up in the first cluster of runners that was stopped," says Kimberly Greene. "I began to walk back along the route, trying to do the math to figure out where Vin might be. I found him around mile 25, he hadn't heard the news yet, and thought it was odd that I was so emotional about him passing the mile 25 marker." After the devastating events, Greene looked for inspiration to keep running: ultimately she found inspiration in her commitment to helping others, a commitment that led to her first Boston Marathon as a member of Charities team in 2010.
John Hancock's Marathon Program stated that, "In 2014, runners will join together to help people live better lives by raising millions of dollars for a wide variety of worthy causes. Every step of their journey represents a commitment to the organizations they support and the hope they hold for a brighter tomorrow."
While we have four truly dedicated runners that we are proud to have representing our organization, we recognize that all runners this year are running with a sense of hope. The reasons they run and those they run for are as varied as the runners themselves. It is a true testament to the goodness of humanity that a year after such a tragic event, this event is not causing an avoidance, but much rather, an attraction. With a record high demand to run in support of those affected, how can we not find hope?
If despite this great tragedy we can stop to say, "Everything happens for a reason," we may find that there is reason for our faith to be strengthened. During the bombing, we saw tragedy, yes, but we also saw strength, courage and goodness. We saw local residents run into the destruction to help complete strangers. We saw the bravery of Boston first responders who did not hesitate to step up in their time of need. We saw that the power two young men had was nothing compared the strength of this city and those in it.
Good luck and God bless to all who will take on the 26.2 mile challenge on April 21, 2014. Our prayers and support are with all of you in your demonstration of strength and hope for this city.
Deborah Kincade Rambo is president of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston. Nicholas Frazier is Annual Fund Manager and the Catholic Charities' Boston Marathon Team Coordinator.


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One of the biggest questions for any classroom teacher is "How do you have time to teach Science and/or Social Studies?" The answer is: "Integrate, integrate, integrate!"
The past two weeks we have been learning about Space. It worked out perfectly because space was our weekly theme in our reading series so we were already reading fiction and nonfiction books about space.
We also used my space themed fluency passages from my April Packet.
Our writing this week was themed around space as well. We wrote narratives about a trip to the moon. We also did some informative writing about the sun. {I forgot to take pictures.}
Our stations were space themed as well.
The students work on stations everyday while I work with small groups. Last week, I was pulling individual students for end of the year testing. Unfortunately, that will be the routine for basically the remainder of the school year.
In our spare time through the week, we completed many of the activities in my Space Unit.
We made silly sentences to learn the order of the planets.
We read about the sun, the moon, and the planets.
We learned all about moon phases.
We made constellations out of marshmallows and toothpicks, then we wrote about them.
Do I have time to do all of these extra things for science each week? Unfortunately, no 🙁 But, I try to integrate it as much as possible and include the fun activities as often as I can.
How do you teach science in your classroom?


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Sedan vs. Hatchback: Which is the Right Pick for Me?
If you're looking at buying a used sedan or used hatchback near Baldwinsville, you have plenty of options at Used Car King in Chittenango. It's important to consider the differences between these two configurations, especially the sedan interior compared to the hatchback interior.
What Sets Sedans and Hatchbacks Apart?
- Sedans – Sedans are the most traditional configuration of car out there, usually equipped to seat between four to five passengers. They have four doors and a traditional trunk. If you're looking for an efficient daily commuter near East Syracuse, a sedan is probably sufficient for your needs.
- Hatchbacks – Hatchbacks are also usually able to seat four or five passengers, these vehicles have rear liftgate (similar to an SUV or van), providing additional cargo space when the seats are folded down. Drivers looking for a bit more versatility may want to go with a hatchback.
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Videos can be created mainly to tell as story but for many purposes. There are advertising, entertaining, instructional and informative videos. Video Marketing can generate more followers if it is geared towards customer service rather than hard selling. Follow these guidelines when creating videos to make them effective for your purpose:
4 Ways to Use Video in Your Marketing Strategy
By: Shannon Good
I've been reading a lot about video lately. More and more, video is asserting itself as a critical component in forward-thinking digital marketing strategies, and with good reason. Did you know that video will account for two-thirds of the world's mobile data traffic by 2016? Or that users spend 88% more time on websites that feature videos? http://savvypanda.com/blog/beginner-level/video-in-marketing-strategy.html
An interesting, unique, useful and engaging video is enough in gaining the patronage of an individual. Use this to generate customers by sharing your knowledge and offering solutions to their problems. This is an efficient form of customer service and not direct selling – but in the process, you will instill trust and loyalty among your target group. It's time to take the plunge and install that video in your website!
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text: Our Team Providing home owners with an end-to-end solution to professionally-managed homestay An accidental beginning… Our story begins with Ken and Vin sitting around a spare bedroom wondering what is the secret recipe to successful homestays. After several trips, it became quite obvious that is it the warm Malaysian hospitality delivered in an organized and consistent manner. That got us thinking. There are many beautiful units in Malaysia with the same potential, and all they needed was the same tender loving care that we had poured into our studio. Thus, Plush Services was born. We expanded rapidly mainly through word of mouth and recommendations from other property owners, and currently operate over 120 units in Kuala Lumpur. While we are now a much bigger team (37 people, and counting!), our focus on the founding principles of Plush remains constant. We strive to provide guests with an unforgettable stay with the same emphasis on warm Superhost hospitality, quick attention to their needs. That's why 80% of our guests give us a 5-star rating! PLUSH Team Dinner Interested to join us? There has never been a more exciting time to join our continuously expanding family. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to bring Malaysia hospitality to the short-term rental world, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. Drop us an email at: [email protected]


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Charity Engine started long before Charity Engine started. In other words; researching how to create it, partnering with the charities, legal work and due diligence took the best part of two years before the website even existed.
All that had to be in place before we could find investment, hire technical co-founders and start actually designing and building it. But Charity Engine obviously needed a web-presence during that time, so we put up a simple landing page with what can only be described as a 'home-made' logo:
In our defence, those free logo-making websites are not exactly feature-rich. But we have no excuse for choosing the same warm and friendly colour scheme as a bag of wasps. The only reason for yellow was it made the space in the letter 'a' look like a candle flame, which we thought quite appropriate as a 'light in the darkness' metaphor – although it only worked with inappropriately Olde Worlde fonts.
The first web agency we approached refined the logo – well, sort of. What they really did was allow a complete amateur designer – their customer – tell them how to refine it. Which was not a good idea, unless you're a big fan of Lord of the Rings. For a short time, this was our second logo:
Well, at least it was warm. Thankfully, when our co-founders took over the job, the lead designer put it in simple terms: either the logo went or he did. A modern website demanded modern design, and this was not negotiable. But he did choose to remember the old logos in the redesign, which is why the Charity Engine logo still has a flame today - and no longer looks like a bad tattoo...!


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World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) fame has crashed from the potent years of the 'Demeanor period' where there were a group of hotshots in their prime and competitions were at the crest. Alluring stars, for example, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple-H thus on overwhelmed and influenced the fans from the ring; with their atmosphere and their fabulous mike aptitudes. The implement has been gone to John Cena, who has conveyed the establishment on his shoulders for about 10 years. CM Punk has additionally had an enduring climb in the most recent few years and the refuse talking and furious rivalry in the middle of Cena and Punk excited fans.
The most recent reports turning out expresses that the establishment, headed by Vince McMahon have controlled stock deals and just to pacify Cena's picture. It is comprehended that Punk, a hotshot in own privilege with a gigantic fan taking after has been shorchanged and given a crude arrangement in the matter.
As indicated by a CageSideSeats report, Punk's stock begun to beat the Cena's and started off certain disputable choices from the administration, that stunk of uncalled for inclination. Punk's heightening ubiquity constrained the WWE to overhaul their showcasing methodologies and concoct a three more outlines to guarantee the charged pecking order to be restored. Then, Punk was left in the harsh elements.
WWE has been blamed for a charged inclination towards certain stars, which has constrained numerous to stop the organization and this is the first occasion when that matters have surpassed business and ringside issues to stock deals.
The force battle does a reversal far and the famous McMahon hedgemony is said to have had essential influence here. He takes over and it surely resembles his conscience had the last snicker in the Cena-Punk fight.


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Open Enrollment for Managed Care Organizations in Ohio started today and we've already received a few calls with questions. Understandably, it's a confusing time with a lot of information coming from many different sources. The window for an employer to change their MCO provider lasts 30 days and comes around only once every two years. The next opportunity to change will be in 2020. All employers – even those comfortable with their current MCO - should take this time to evaluate their workers' compensation program and the costs associated with injured workers over the last two years.
The MCO is a critical partner and plays an important role in ensuring quality care for the injured worker and controlling the bottom line for employers. Workers' compensation costs can be expensive. For that reason, evaluating the MCO's performance is crucial to the financial stability of the company.
What Does an MCO Do?
In Ohio, all public and private employers in the state fund workers' compensation system are required to have an MCO. The services of the MCO are paid for through the employer's workers' compensation premium so the decision to use one MCO over another should be based on performance rather than cost.
All MCOs are tasked with the medical management of the workers' compensation claim. The team will focus on the injured worker's well being, ensure quality medical care and return the injured worker to duty as soon as safely possible. While all MCOs have the same basic function, some perform much better than others.
While reviewing the claims for the last two years, the biggest question to ask is if the claims history looks better now than it did two years ago? Is the premium and experience modifier moving in the right direction (decreasing)? Has the current MCO been responsive? Take a look at the most difficult claim and ask if the MCO explored all options to move that injured worker's recovery forward or was the handling of the claim frustrating and disappointing? If so, there may be a better provider.
Size Doesn't Matter
During open enrollment, employers can expect to receive information from many sources. It's important to understand the motivation of each endorsement, metric and marketing piece received. Remember: Bigger doesn't always mean better and smaller doesn't mean more responsive. What does matter is the MCO's performance.
Marketing material may contain many metrics and statistical information. It's important to read the fine print and establish if the information is current. Any date listed before 2018 or without current information should be immediately discarded. The BWC also provides the most up to date information on many benchmarks on the MCO Report Card.
Know What's Important
Return To Work: Lost time claims have a significant impact on an employer's workers' compensation premium. Having an MCO that consistently performs well in returning an injured worker to the job should be an employer's number one priority. Return To Work is one of the metrics listed on the MCO Report Card. On the MCO Report Card, the higher the number for Return To Work, the better the performance.
Medical Provider Networks – An MCO can also have substantial influence on the medical costs by utilizing a medical provider network with rates negotiated lower than the current BWC fee schedule. Lower costs mean less impact on the employer's experience and, in turn, controlled premium dollars.
Drug Utilization Review (DUR) - Lastly, choose an MCO that makes DUR a standard piece of the claims management protocol. The DUR reviews the claim for inappropriate medications or excessive use. This process ensures the health and safety of the employee and workforce and, also, controls the cost of claims.
Who Can You Turn To for Help?
If, after evaluating the current provider, an employer decides to explore other options, there are many resources to help find a few MCOs to interview. Employers should always interview at least two candidates. First, start with your Third Party Administrator. The TPA knows the employer's claims history and management style and will be a good resource for the employer. Reminder: Some TPAs and MCOs share a parent company. When such a relationship exists, it's best to request two additional MCOs and interview all three. While this process may take a little more time, it's best to ensure the decision is a proper fit for the company and not because of the TPAs responsibility to their parent company.
Chambers of commerce and business associations often endorse an MCO during open enrollment. Before following the recommendation in blind trust, ask questions. Why did the Chamber/Association choose the particular MCO? When was the MCO last evaluated and what information was the decision based upon? It's a good idea to get multiple recommendations and interview two to three prospects.
And, don't forget the best resource of all: other employers. Employers will be able to provide personal experience and can help to understand the claims management style of the MCO.
Lastly, First Connect has been helping employers choose Managed Care Organizations and Third Party Administrators for over 14 years. Our staff is an unbiased resource in that we aren't paid by any MCO or TPA. We work only for employers.
Open Enrollment ends on Friday, May 25th and all enrollment forms must be received by the BWC before 5:30 pm. Enrollment can be completed online or by printing off an enrollment form and faxing it to the BWC. Forms can be found on the BWC website: Enrollment Forms
For more information or assistance in choosing an MCO that is right for your company, please call our offices.
It's finally summer! Well...not officially but it's warm and it's nice and the CAVS are in the Finals. We're happy in Ohio - at least we are in Cleveland
As we ramp up to the start of the private employer's program start date on July 1, there are only a few deadlines and reminders.
No deadlines for public employers in June.
For any employer participating in the Drug Free Safety program beginning July 1, our calendars are open for training at your location and our webinar schedule is updated through August. We do have seats left in our June 9th Train the Trainer class, as well. Our webinar schedule, including the Train the Trainer classes can be found here: Webinar Schedule.
Enjoy June and Go CAVS!
Welcome to Spring!
Welcome to Spring!
With the first signs of spring this year, comes Open Enrollment. It's a hectic time for just about everyone in the workers' compensation industry because, in just a 30 day window, employers can choose/change their Managed Care Organization. It's an important decision which should not be taken lightly.
There are three upcoming application deadlines for Transitional Work, Drug Free Safety and Industry Specific Safety Programs at the end of this month. As always, deadlines must be taken seriously as the BWC does not allow for late submissions of applications. Just a reminder that if you're considering the Transitional Work Bonus program and do not have a written program, the BWC offers a 3-to-1 matching grant to offset the costs of hiring a developer. If you are considering the program, development does take some time so we encourage you to contact us soon since the written program is required for Bonus program approval.
You can find our training schedule here and includes the upcoming Train the Trainer class for the Drug Free Safety Program and our Featured Webinar "Onsite Clinics: Not Just for Large Employers Anymore" on May 12th.
Thank you again for choosing First Connect Corporate Services!
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Know what your educational approach will be before you begin homeschooling. Whether you choose to go with a standard school type of environment and education, or if you prefer to focus on specific fields of study that interest your child, you should determine this up front. You will have clear goals to work towards, and the approach can be reevaluated at the start of each school year.
While most states require that homeschooling programs teach a standardized core curriculum, the fact that you are working one-on-one with your student also usually translates to significantly more free time. Consider allowing your child to choose which elective courses they want to take to fill this time, or hire a tutor to supplement comprehension in the tougher subjects.
Just because you follow a curriculum from another source, does not mean you must follow it to the letter. There are often going to be parts of a curriculum that do not suit your child's learning style or schedule. Be flexible with a curriculum and do not be afraid to drop those parts that are not fitting for your educational plan.
You expect your kids to be organized, so you have to be, too. You need to have your lesson plans in place long before you start them. You have to have lists of resources, materials at the ready and all the supplies you think they or you might need over time.
Give your kids the same responsibilities they would have if they had to get off to school every day. They should have all their chores done by the time school starts, including teeth being brushed, being out of pajamas and dressed and breakfast having been eaten. Don't forget to get them to clean up their dishes, too!
The curriculum you choose should not put restrictions on what your kids are learning. Use the books as tools to guide you in the direction your kids need to go in schooling. Take the information from the books and build a learning platform that your kids will do well with. If that means that you are skipping a non-critical lesson or two that is fine.
If you eventually plan to transfer your children back into a regular school program, then make sure that your homeschooling program prepares them for that. See if you can get a copy of the school curriculum for the year they will re-enter the system to ensure that they will be on track with or ahead of their class. Furthermore, have them study on the traditional school schedule, lunches and all.
The great thing about homeschooling is that it is very flexible. Traditional classrooms are very structured with a strict curriculum. Homeschooling allows you to stray away from this one size fits all mentality, and structure your classes to suit your child's learning style. This means if your child does not understand the traditional way math is taught, you can teach them in a way they understand instead.
The great thing about homeschooling is that it is very flexible. Traditional classrooms are very structured with a strict curriculum. Homeschooling allows you to stray away from this one size fits all mentality, and structure your classes to suit your child's learning style. This means if your child does not understand the traditional way math is taught, you can teach them in a way they understand instead.
Knowing the type of learner that your child is will help make teaching them easier. Some children learn with hands-on techniques while others learn by watching and then doing. Pay attention to how your child learns and adapts the lessons to suit their style to get the best results and the least frustration.
It's important that you know how your child learns best. As their parent, you probably know your child better than anyone else does. Use this knowledge to your advantage. For instance, if your child learns better by reading, focus on teaching them via books or the computer. If they are better at listening, verbally teach them.
There is a lot involved in homeschooling your children, and it is not a decision that should be made lightly. However, if you are willing to put in the time and effort that is required, it can work well for your family. Keep the advice from this article in mind when you are getting started.
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EV1L posted a topic in Feedback and SuggestionsHello, I was wondering if the developers of this game could put a better prisoner system in the game. Basically, one that prevents the prisoners from dying quick(maybe a nerf on losing food or water). Take away where they can whistle or do emotes while handcuffed because it uses stamina which depletes food and water. You guys put cages and handcuffs in the game for a reason, make it worthwhile to capture a griefer or cheater and put them in a better prison system. Thank you for your time!


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Accounting and financial reporting for construction contractors may be the most difficult area to be in compliance with the various standards. Also, construction engagements are, in many instances, more "dangerous" than most lines of businesses due to the many users of the financial statements. In this course, we will discuss why construction accounting and financial reporting are so complex, and discuss the relationship between the contractor and the surety, from both an underwriting and claims perspective. We will also explore what the surety looks for in order to maximize potential bond credit.
- Overall landscape of the construction industry
- GAAP and recent changes affecting the construction industry
- The new Revenue Recognition Standard and its impact on the construction industry
- The unique relationship between the contractor and the surety
- The new lease FASB ASC and its impact on the construction industry
- Apply accounting and financial reporting standards to construction contractors
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For details on the class including who the class is for, the agenda, and required class materials - please read below or open another tab from our main menu at the top of this page or click here for Certification - Bootcamp Information.
Hint: Team-based training is highly encouraged! You don't need to be a coder to need this kind of valuable education! We welcome clinical providers who document in medical records, professional coders, office managers, EHR/IT staff, and medical billers.
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Team-based training is encouraged! We recommend the class for clinical personnel (MD, DO, NP, PA, RN), coders, billers, EHR professionals, and facility and financial managers who work in rural health clinics, small rural hospitals, and CAHs.
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Upon completing both sections of class, authorized attendees can take a 100 question online examination. If a score of 75% is achieved, a certification of Rural Health Coding & Billing Specialist (RH-CBS) will be provided by the ARHPC. Full attendance includes the live training sessions, a one year ARHPC membership, billing webinars, and the testing fee.
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(21-07-2015, 11:53 AM)CY09 Wrote: I will like to take this momentous moment to announce that foreland is now 0.052, a 200% increase from its previous price 2 days ago.
Of course, many of my other favourites have followed suit, Qingmei, China Sports, Oceanus etc. If you asked me what has happened; my answer will be a penny rally on "worthless stocks". And it will be interesting to observe how long this rally will last as it is recent
Quoting from the lyrics of a song by Taylor Swift:
"It will leave you breathless or with a nasty scar"
(21-07-2015, 12:05 PM)CY09 Wrote: Hi max,
No idea, hope SGX reads this satirical post of mine. Its better than querying these companies and then posting "a trade with caution' announcement.


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Anyone see the March 24th article in the ABA Weekly Newsletter on-line (below)? They needed a study for this?
Work/Life Balance
The Baby Effect: More Billables for Men, Fewer for Women
Mar 24, 2008, 06:06 am CDT
The Baby Effect: More Billables for Men, Fewer for Women
Posted Mar 24, 2008, 06:06 am CDT
By Debra Cassens Weiss
A Canadian study suggests that having children leads to fewer billable hours for female lawyers and more for their male counterparts.
The study of 670 lawyers at an Alberta law firm found that mothers with school-aged children billed fewer hours than childless women, while fathers with preschool-aged children billed more hours than childless men, according to a synopsis posted on TaxProf Blog.
Researchers Jean Wallace and Marisa Young conclude that billables dropped for the mothers because they were more likely to have partners who also work, putting more of the onus on the moms to handle household tasks and childcare, according to a blog published by business consulting firm Abeceder. The fathers, on the other hand, were more likely to have a partner who did not work and could take on more responsibilities.
Female lawyers without children had the highest billable hours of all the groups studied—more than male lawyers with or without children.
The study also found that men and women took advantage of family-friendly benefits in different ways. Fathers took advantage of flexible work policies to pursue leisure activities while mothers used them to tackle domestic duties.


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We are weeks away from film festival season in the 416. Watching movies is one of my favourite things to do – from big blockbuster light and fluffy to the dramatic storytelling of life's deeper journeys. Film festivals usually showcase independent filmmakers telling stories that reflect a variety of real, authentic experiences. That's a big difference from the cookie cutter format of story lines mandated by a corporation for mass consumption.
Toronto is best known for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) happening Sept. 5-15, 2019, but running along side the renowned festival is the Caribbean Tales Film Festival (CTFF) Sept. 4-20. In its 14th year it is not as well known as TIFF but a gem for movie enthusiasts – whether they are Caribbean nationals and descendants or from the wider multicultural community. This years selection spans the Caribbean from Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Dominica, Haiti, U.S Virgin Islands to submissions outside the region inclusive of Suriname, Guadalupe and Africa.
There is an unexplainable joy and sense of oneself when the character's on the big screen reflect your image, culture and its nuances, whether it is comedy, drama or animation. It is simply: acknowledgement of your existence. And there is also a slight – maybe big – difference when a story is told from the female perspective. Of course, the films are for everyone regardless of culture, ethnicity or gender because there will always be something in the story, the culture, that will resonate and remind you of your own.
The Caribbean Tales Film Festival is well represented with works from female directors; below you will find excellent options to add to your festival "must see" list.
Ms. Sugga
Ms. Sugga is a short film directed by Mary Wells from the island of Jamaica. The short film features a strong, feisty animated sugar cane stalk that travels in time with two kids (Tamika and Omar), and a wise African Chief (Tacky). The four make their way through history, encountering characters from the past.
Venus and Magnet
The ten-minute short film Venus and Magnet is about a bond between a dog and a chicken. Elspeth Duncan from Trinidad and Tobago directs the short film. In a world where diversity often divides, Venus, Doggess of Love, proves that no matter how different we are, we can still be friends.
Three Minutes
The short film Three Minutes, directed by Juliette McCawley, from Trinidad and Tobago, is about a couple who get more than they bargained for while awaiting the results of a pregnancy test.
March of the Mokos
A short film, March of Mokos is about an old African ritual that found expression in Trinidad's traditional carnival. Directed by Kim Johnson and inspired by the most famous carnival in the Caribbean, the twenty-four minute short March of the Mokos displays carnival in a historic yet captivating manner.
Judgement Day
In 2017 Jason Jones, a human rights activist, filed a historic constitutional motion against the state, challenging colonial-era anti-homosexual laws in Trinidad and Tobago. The short film Judgment Day, directed by Francesca Hawkins, opens up deep divisions between civil rights activist and politically influential religious groups.
Click Caribbean Tales Film Festival for a full schedule and list of films.


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Can you identify these London Underground stations from their tiling?
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On a hot Saturday evening in July, my friend Tina and I sat together at her celebratory dinner. We discussed the role she'd accepted as a catering manager for the hot new delivery restaurant that had just opened, Speedy Greens. Her enthusiasm was contagious; I could tell she couldn't wait to get back to work after being a stay-at-home mom for the previous six years. Detailing every responsibility she'd assume at work, I smiled as if she were a kid rattling off her Christmas wish list.
She was thrilled to be joining the job market again, after leaving a growing marketing career and moving to Dallas to start a family. We discussed the logistics of balancing family and work when the topic of childcare came up. "Well, really, the only downside is that my paycheck seems to be going straight to childcare. There's not a whole lot left over once that's paid," Tina said. Concerned but not wanting her to feel uncomfortable, I asked, "if you don't mind telling me, what's the annual salary you agreed to?," to which she sheepishly replied, "they offered me $27,000, so I took it. And I know I'll have a lot of responsibility and direct reports, but this is a great opportunity to grow my career again. I'm just thankful they took a chance on me. I really wanted to ask for more, but i didn't want to seem greedy and lose out on a job I really wanted."
Sadly, Tina's situation is typical with that of many women in the workplace.
According to a study conducted in conjunction with researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and Columbia University, women negotiate for themselves less often than men do for fear of being punished when perceived as being 'too pushy' or 'too demanding'. However, the study also found that when women were asked to negotiate for a friend, they didn't fear punishment for their request. In fact, the women who negotiated for their friends were not hesitant at all to assertively negotiate salary (complying with the stereotype that women are nurturing caretakers who look after the needs of others).
Unfortunately, though, when women negotiate a higher salary for themselves, their fears are warranted. Researchers found that men and women alike held biases against female job contenders who initiated salary negotiations for themselves.
The moral of the story is that women have a genuine, legitimate concern of contradicting traditional gender stereotypes of being agreeable and accommodating. There is a positive side, though: the results affirmed that women are not less skilled negotiators or less assertive than men. Instead, women tend to accept the salary offered as a protective mechanism, which is founded on the accurate assumption they'll be penalized for going against gender-based norms.
So, what was my advice to Tina- and other women- moving forward?
- Know your numbers: When initiating a salary negotiation, conduct a market analysis of the industry and your position. Reference objective standards that are difficult to ignore, or deny.
- Request an introductory pay: If immediate negotiations aren't looking favorable, a review with a merit increase be written in your offer.
- Make a positive impression but stand your ground: You don't want to lose the job or prevent future conversations from happening, so remember to be assertive without being aggressive. You are not being overly demanding, you are requesting compensation comparable to your worth.
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Mary T. Pittsley
1931 - 2019
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Mary T. (Gravelin) Pittsley, age 88, of Middleborough, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham.
Mary was the daughter of the late Peter D. & Thelma (Ray) Gravelin and wife of the late Walter R. Pittsley. Mary & her husband Walter owned Walt's Used Cars of Middleborough for many years. Mary worked various jobs; as a waitress at Eugene's Restaurant and Thelma's Restaurant, both located in Middleborough. She also worked as a cashier at the Millpond Package Store and Wareham Pharmacy into her 80's. Mary (in her 70's) was featured in the Wareham Courier newspaper, after running off a syringe-wielding thief at the Millpond Package Store and gathering information to see that the thief be caught. She is a two-time cancer survivor.
Mary was an avid bowler for many years. She enjoyed trips to Foxwoods and playing the lottery. She was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and of Tiger Woods. In her younger years, she enjoyed riding her horses. Mary loved her family, first and foremost. Her home was always welcome to visit or stay. She raised her children and some of her grandchildren. Her house was often the house the "Neighborhood Kids" for generations could be found visiting. Mary was the "rock" of her family!
She was the devoted and beloved mother of Eleanor (Maggie) Kirkland & her husband Mitch of Wareham, Betsy Cass & her husband Francis of Middleborough, Sharon Pittsley Sequeira & her partner Lysia Arruda of Middleborough and the late Walter (WaWa) Pittsley, Jr. and Douglas Pittsley. She was a second mother to her grandchildren, Walter (Chopper) Pittsley, III of Middleborough and Charlene (Beana) Quimby of Lakeville, whom she also raised. Loving grandmother of Francis Cass, Jr., Laurie Cass, Mable Kirkland, Mitchell Kirkland, Cecelia Rohrbach, Jennifer Kirkland, Randall Kirkland, Robert Pittsley, Adam Pittsley, Tara Pittsley, Olivia Fernandes, the late Crystal Pittsley; great-grandmother of 25 and great great-grandmother of 5; devoted sister of Carolyn Gravelin of Middleborough (who like to get lost in elevators with her at their many trips to Dana Farber) and the late T. Delia (Gravelin) McLucas Cote Burpee, Peter E. Gravelin, James Gravelin and Emerson Gravelin. She is also survived by many dear nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to express sincere thanks to all of the staff, nurses and doctors at the Tobey Hospital, 3rd Floor, for the care and kindness that was shown to Mary and her family at a most difficult time.
Family and friends are invited to the visiting hours at the Ashley Funeral Home, 35 Oak Street, Middleborough, on Sunday, September 8, 2019, from 3:00-7:00 PM.
All are welcome to the funeral services in the Ashley Funeral Home, Middleborough, on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 10:00 AM.
Interment will follow at the Nemasket Hill Cemetery, Plymouth Street, Middleborough.
Contributions in Mary's memory may be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284, www.dana-farber.org