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For comic book fans, both the casual and the extreme, there are always going to be those definitive story lines or one-shots that are a "must read". The reason for that is because the subject matter is so pivitol that it has a profound impact on the characters in the comic. In regards to Batman, Alan Moore's graphic novel "Batman : The Killing Joke" has long been considered such a book and has been cited as inspirations for both Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan when they made their movies featuring the Joker. Now when I heard that they were making an animated movie based on this graphic novel, I was surprised but also intrigued because this was a darker story than DC would usually do. However, they did do Frank Miller's "The Dark Knight Returns" so I could see them making this work. When I heard that Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, and Tara Strong were returning to reprise their respective characters, I knew I was definitely going to be getting this movie. So let's see how good a job was done with today's movie, Batman: The Killing Joke.
The plot: On patrol in Gotham, Batgirl sees Batman talking with Commissioner Gordon and handing him a folder just before Batman contacts her about an armored car robbery. Batman and Batgirl go after the crooks but while the manage to capture some of the men, the driver and the crook's leader, Paris Franz, manage to escape. Later that night, Paris and the driver go to see Paris's uncle, a crime lord named Francesco, who chastises them for bringing Batman and Batgirl down on him and demands that Paris pay him back the money he lost. The next day, Barbara Gordon is at work at the library but working on helping her father's street camera program when she spots Paris and his men entering a building. Heading there, she finds Paris and his men robbing one of his uncle's vaults but when she tries to stop them, Paris gases her and tries to kiss her but she manages to lock herself inside the vault. Later, Batgirl is sitting on the roof of a building watching the police when Batman hands her a cup of coffee after telling her she was only unconscious for a few minutes before he got her. He then tells her about Paris and warns her to be careful around him. The next day, Paris and his men are on Paris's boat when they are attacked by some masked gunmen but Paris manages to kill most of them by blowing up his yacht while he and his lieutenant use scuba gear to escape. Paris sends a message to Batgirl via the police and Batman pulls her off the case, despite her protests, saying she isn't taking Paris seriously enough. Batgirl starts to follow Batman but realizes that Paris's clue led to somewhere else and she heads to the police impound lot and finds a phone in the passenger seat of the armored car. Speaking with Paris over the phone, he leads her to his uncle's penthouse, where she finds Francesco's dead body. She then tries to escape from Francesco's men and ends up being rescued by Batman. Later, the two argue on the roof and Batgirl ends up lashing out at Batman and manages to knock him down and as she is on top of him, she suddenly kisses him and the two end up having sex. A few days later, Batgirl contacts Batman to talk about things but he says they will talk later as he is on the trail of Paris. Ending the call, Batman is suddenly ambushed by Paris and his men and ends up being wounded. Paris and his men go to finish him off but Batgirl, who was nearby, saves Batman and starts brutally pummeling Paris before she finally stops herself. The next night, Barbara gives Batman her costume and gear, deciding to retire from being a crime fighter and find another way to help Gotham. A week later, Batman is called to the scene of a crime where the bodies of four people that went missing three years earlier have been found. Batman contacts Commissioner Gordon and says that they need to see the Joker, and has him meet him at Arkham, where they discover that Joker has escaped and left a stand-in in his place. At an abandoned amusement park, Joker is speaking with a man about buying the property. As he looks at a poster of "The Fat Lady", he starts reminiscing about before he became the Joker, and how he was a failed comic who was trying to find a way to make money to support him and his pregnant wife. Back in the present, Joker talks to the man and shakes his hand before taking off the glove as he continues talking to the man, who is now dead from the Joker Toxin. At Barbara's apartment, Barbara is talking with her dad when she opens the door to find the Joker standing there, who points a gun at her stomach and pulls the trigger. Barbara is thrown backwards by the shot and as Gordon goes to tend to her, Joker starts making comments about her spine being broken. When Gordon tries to lash out at him, the Joker's henchmen knock him unconscious before carrying him away while Joker kneels down next to Barbara and begins unbuttoning her shirt. In flashback, you see the Joker making a deal with some criminals to help them get through a chemical plant he worked at so they can rob the place next door, and being given the mask of the Red Hood to wear during the robbery. In the present, Batman and Harvey Bullock are at the hospital, where the doctors have determined that Barbara will never walk again. After Harvey tells him how Barbara was found, Batman asks to be alone with Barbara and he starts talking to her when she regains consciousness and tells him that Joker has taken her father and is worried about what he will do. At the amusement park, Commissioner Gordon is stripped and brought before the Joker, who plans on torturing him to prove that anyone can be tipped over the edge of sanity if pushed hard enough. In flashback, the Joker is finishing his discussion with the crooks when two police officers arrive and ask to speak with him. When Joker returns to the table, the men ask what the cops wanted and Joker tells them that his wife was just killed in an accident. The crooks sympathize but tell him that he still has to be there that night to help them with the robbery or else he will be joining his wife. Back in the present, Batman starts going to various criminal hideouts to try and find a clue as to where Joker is but nobody knows anything. Meanwhile, Joker has Gordon placed in a funhouse ride and begins asking him questions and when Gordon responds, Joker reveals that the person they were talking about is Batman. As the ride continues, Joker begins singing a song while pictures of a nude and injured Barbara, which causes Gordon to start screaming out Barbara's name. When the ride ends, Gordon appears catatonic and the Joker is upset that things done seem to be going as he planned but hopes they will get more interesting when Batman arrives. In flashback, Joker is seen wearing the Red Hood disguise and leading the two men through the factory when some security guards spot them and begin firing at them, killing the two men. Joker runs off but Batman arrives and moves towards him and as he tries to get away, Joker trips on his cape and falls into a vat of chemicals. sucked out the drain to the outside, Joker climbs onto the shore and after taking off the mask and seeing what was done to him, he begins laughing. In the present, Batman had been sent a ticket to the amusement park and when he gets there, he sees the body of the property owner. Suddenly, the Joker starts talking over the PA system while Batman is attacked by the carnival freaks that Joker has working for him. After Batman deals with them, he sees the Joker standing next to a cage containing Gordon, calling him the average man, then heads into the funhouse when Batman tries to grab him. Batman checks on Gordon, who asks about Barbara then tells Batman that he wants Joker to be brought in by the book, showing that he is still sane. Inside the funhouse, Joker taunts Batman saying that a bad day turned him into the Joker and that Batman must have had a bad day himself in order to explain why he dresses like a bat to fight crime. Batman eventually catches up to the Joker and after they fight, Batman explains that Gordon told him to do things by the book, telling Joker he failed to drive Gordon insane. The fight continues outside and when Joker tries to shoot Batman with a joke gun, he gives up and tells Batman to commence with beating him up. Batman refuses, saying he will do things by the book in the hopes that they can end their constant struggle peacefully before they end up killing each other. Joker says it's too late for him, then says this reminds him of a joke, which he proceeds to tell Batman. As Joker starts laughing at the punchline, Batman starts laughing as well and the two start laughing as Batman approaches the Joker until the Jokers laughter fades out and only Batman is heard laughing. Some time later, Barbara Gordon is talking with her dad on the phone while she maneuvers her wheelchair through her apartment. After hanging up the phone, she enters a hidden room in her apartment, where several computer monitors start powering up and Barbara says "Time to go to work" as the Oracle logo appears on the main screen.
Batman: The Killing Joke met with mixed results from the critics, holding a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While there isn't a critical consensus on the site, most of the critics didn't like the movies prologue but liked the second part that was actually based on the comic. In 2011, Mark Hamill wanted to stop playing the Joker but stated that he would be willing to reprise the role if a movie was ever made for this graphic novel. When Bruce Timm, who was one of the creators of Batman: The Animated Series, expressed an interest in making the movie, and later announced that it was indeed being made, he contacted Hamill and managed to get not only him, but Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, and Ray Wise to reprise their roles of Joker, Batman, Batgirl/Barbara Gordon, and Commisioner Gordon respectively. The movie was originally going to be a direct to DVD release only but Fathom Events decided to have a one night only screening at select theaters on July 25th, 2016, with two additional showings the following day due to the demand. The movie would wind up making $4.2 million in the two days, making it a success given the $3.5 million budget.
This was an interesting movie because it felt a little like two separate episodes than one complete movie. The voice acting was definitely top notch, with Mark Hamil, Kevin Conroy, and Tara Strong doing a great job reprising their roles. The plot for the main portion of the movie was great and stayed very true to the original comic. I really liked how they made the ending similar to the comic as the screen goes black but you continue hearing Batman laugh but not the Joker, leaving you to wonder what happened. The beginning portion that focused on Batgirl and her relationship with Batman was meant to showcase Batgirl and what she wound up losing after the Joker paralyzed her but it came across as more of a bad teenage drama, especially the part involving Batman and Batgirl having sex. The animation was fantastic and really did look a lot like the drawings Brian Bolland did for the original comic. Not entirely what I expected but a good movie overall.
Rating: 4 out of 5


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Return of Income- For individuals having income from Salary/Pension, One House Property, Other Sources (Income shall be less than Rs.50 Lakhs) – Applicable for Residents only from AY 18-19).
2. ITR-2 Form:
Return of Income – For Individuals and HUFs having income Everything from ITR-1 (Income shall be more than Rs.50 Lakhs), Capital Gains, Foreign Income, Agriculture Income more than Rs.5000. (Applicable for RNOR and Non Residents Individuals also from AY 18-19).
3. ITR-3 Form:
Return of Income- For individuals and HUFs having income from a proprietary business or profession – Everything from ITR-2 + Business/Profession Income (Applicable for Partners having Income from Partnership Firm from AY 18-19)
4. ITR-4 Form- SUGAM:
Return of Income for presumptive income from Business & Profession- Presumptive Business Income under Section 44AD(Deemed Profit 8% or 6%), Section 44ADA(Deemed Profit 50%), Section 44AE(Deemed Profit-Rs.7500/vehicle pm) – GSTR No. And Turnover/Gross Receipts details required as per GST Return filed while filing ITR from AY18-19.
5. ITR-5 Form:
Return of Income for Firms, Limited Liability Partnerships, AOP's, Body of Individuals, Artificial Juridical Persons, Local Authorities.
ITR-V means 'Income Tax Return – Verification' Form. It is a single page document. You will receive this after e-filing your Income Tax Return.

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Kuhn Organ Builders Ltd, 2006
Austria, Upper Austria
Basilika St. Maria Puchheim
Kuhn Organ Builders Ltd, 2006
Young and old for an organ with a new radiance
The organ in the Basilika Maria Puchheim in Austria was the third instrument built by organ builder Leopold Breinbauer from Ottensheim to be restored by us - we were therefore familiar with his work. The name Breinbauer stands for high quality cone-chest organs with an excellent technical design and a beautiful tone in the individual voices.
With 24 stops divided between two manuals and pedal, this instrument, built in 1891, was one of the larger organs built by Breinbauer. Thanks to its first class construction, the organ was original apart from three ranks. It was still playable in spite of a considerable amount of dirt and wear - worn seals and corroded metal parts, for example. With this background, there was no question for us that this old instrument was worthy of restoration and we concentrated our attention on a full repair of its historical substance and the reconstruction of the Dolce 8 ' and Harmonika aeth. in Manual II (Swell).
Thanks to the unique efforts of the people of Puchheim, who supported our restoration work with full vigour and enthusiasm, our work in the parish of St. Maria proved to be a memorable experience. Through the personal involvement of the vicar, the cleaning of the very dirty pipes became an «event» for many helpers from the parish and the Basilika Maria Puchheim a meeting place for young and old. On listening to the organ, many churchgoers of Attnang-Puchheim will be reminded of the enjoyable team effort and their own personal contribution to the restoration work. Our guiding principle - «The instruments we build are meant to give people pleasure» - had come to life in its truest sense.


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/23 October 2019
As London Fashion Week came to a close earlier this month, the New York-based, Brazilian-born jewellery designer Ana Khouri was, by contrast, facing an increasingly busy schedule. Only six years after founding her eponymous label, renowned for its avant-garde high jewellery — architectural diamond ear cuffs, sculpted gold rings that entwine around the fingers — she was preparing to launch two new projects in London. The first was the exhibition "Ana Khouri: Jewels as Art" at the Phillips auction house, a showcase of 63 one-of-a-kind creations; to celebrate, she hosted a party that outshone even the city's recent runway shows. On the third floor of Phillips's vast glass-clad Aukett Swanke-designed headquarters in Mayfair, her jewel-encrusted creations gleamed against a backdrop of flowers — a 10-foot-tall cascade of green amaranth with mossy tentacles by the Parisian florist Louis-Géraud Castor — as four models moved about the space in sculptural ear cuffs inset with rainbows of diamonds, tourmalines and sapphires.
With a lightness and sense of play that is typically reserved for fashion jewellery, Khouri realises seemingly miraculous designs in exquisite precious stones that have won fans such as the actresses Carey Mulligan and Charlize Theron. Adorning her own ear at Phillips was the Delphine, a nest of spiny pavé diamond claws with a dime-size green tourmaline dangling boldly beneath. But beyond their masterly construction, these small sculptures are created to empower and invigorate the wearer. "It's not about gender fluidity, I'm just very sensorial," Khouri said, referring to the two male models wearing elaborate diamond ear cuffs. That feeling of sumptuousness pervaded the evening. The buffet, created by the New York-based artist Laila Gohar, was brimming with soft round figs and slabs of inch-thick dark chocolate that guests were later invited to smash with a wooden mallet. And the female models wore long draped white silk dresses designed by Khouri herself. When the stylist Elizabeth Saltzman stopped by, she begged the designer to make one for a client to wear to the Emmy Awards.
Khouri's perfectionism extends to every element of her output. "I'm a bit of a freak!" she said with a laugh, modeling an alabaster knit sweater and gathered mid-length skirt of her own design, her long dark hair tumbling over her slender frame. Long before founding her New York-based brand in 2013, Khouri had been cultivating an encyclopedic knowledge of her craft. After growing up between Brazil, Florida and New York, she earned a degree in fine art at the Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado in São Paulo. She specialised in sculpture, but at her graduate show, an audience member asked Khouri to transform each of her pieces into jewellery, announcing that she would buy them all. "I said to her, 'I'm not a jewellery designer. I can't do that,' and she replied saying, 'Well, figure it out.' She was so emphatic that I decided to learn how," Khouri said. She studied molding, setting and gold work at Central Saint Martins in London, followed by courses in gem sourcing and design at the Gemological Institute of America, the Fashion Institute of Technology and Parsons in New York. "The more I could see that what I wanted to do wasn't being done," she said, "the more I wanted to study and really hone my skills."
Today, her knack for gravity-defying structures allows her to create near-impossible pieces: spirals of diamonds that cascade from and around the earlobe, the loops connected as if by magic; a 10-carat oval blue tanzanite suspended in a ring setting so delicate that Khouri was told by her team it would never work. Then there are the ear cuffs, punk in their sensibility but impeccable in their execution: the Marcia, with its thin strip of diamonds, sits perfectly suspended from the cavum, hugging the lobe just so, while a 4.78-carat unheated pink sapphire appears to float outward into the air. Khouri is resolute about touch and insisted on helping her guests into the jewels at Phillips, pointing out how they mold, ever so gently, to the body. Though effortless in their appearance, each of her pieces is made with sustainably sourced gemstones and 18-karat gold that is hand-fit by appointment to its buyer — so that each design sits at the perfect angle to the body, "like haute couture," as Khouri said.
This exquisite attention to detail puts Khouri right at home in London's long-awaited the Row store, where she will be the only featured contemporary jewellery designer. When the boutique opens this coming weekend on Mayfair's Carlos Place, an exclusive selection of Khouri's Editions — a collection of limited-run designs, rather than one-off bespoke pieces — will be framed by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's subtle, luxurious garments. "Working with them is a very natural and organic process," she says. "The girls see the jewellery as an artwork and wanted to present my work in the London store among the beautiful art they showcase there." In the few days between the Phillips party and the store opening, Khouri's schedule will have taken her from London to Paris to New York and back to London again, but, as with everything she does, it will no doubt seem effortless — even artful.
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It was 1924-1925. Peter Lorre in his early years on the stage had very quickly earned the reputation of a scene stealer. Hilde Wall, the later wife of Max Ophüls, remembered sharing the stage with Peter Lorre who in that particular performance played the insignificant role of a servant. His little bit was to come in and announce that Frau Schultz was here to see her. That's all he had to do, just come in, say those words and go out. Lorre came in and sat down. "Of course, you know Frau Schultz," he said. "Yes, of course I know her," Wall said, simply trying to follow along. Lorre pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and looked up. "She's been here quite a few times lately, hasn't she?" "Yes, of course, she's a friend of mine." Lorre drew long drafts, puffing the moment into something greater, stubbed out his cigarette, and then got up. "Well, Frau Schultz is here to see you." he said, finally delivering his one and only line. On that, he exited and the audience applauded.
Taken from the newly published biography of Peter Lorre "The Lost One" by Stephen D. Youngkin.


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I enjoyed a movie called Safe Haven - from 2013 - That my wife and I really enjoyed
A movie called Safe Haven
My wife and I enjoyed watching a movie about a woman who was running for her life, from her abusive husband, who was a cop on the Boston police force, who made it appear as though she was being hunted down as a suspect in a murder, which was not exactly as things turned out in the end.
In the end she found safe haven in a city in Georgia with a man who was living alone with his two children, at a marina, and as her estranged husband, who was a serious alcoholic, hunted her down for revenge. The story comes to a startlingly good ending with hints of mystery added to the story to make it a good suspense and love story that I think you would like to take a look at, at least, the trailer. Below is a link to the trailer to the movie : SAFE HAVEN starring Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough.
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Remember that boat level in Resistance 3 that has been previously teased to no end? The Insomniacs have put out the entire level for eager eyes to watch.
From rock throwing Grims, to the more organized Longlegs and the colossal Goliaths, Resistance 3 is looking mighty sweet. You can watch some multiplayer action through here as well.
Game's out exclusively on the PS3 on September 6, 2011.


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Confession. I've been wearing a panty liner nearly every day for the past year. At first, I was really ashamed. And for a long time, I just wouldn't use a panty liner enough though I knew I needed to. My body would tell me I needed it. So, I would just carry extra panties in my purse. How absurd right? But now as the season dives deep into Spring I've decided to ditch a few things…like that shame, I use to carry.
It's now so much easier for me to adopt this renewed attitude. Especially when I realized I wasn't alone in this. 1 in 3 women experiences bladder leaks. That means not the woman right next to you but the woman next to her is going through the same thing you are. And when I learned that 1 in 2 African American women experience bladder leaks I was filled with comfort. That's like almost everyone!
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Niddrie's House of Fides Turkish restaurant
House of Fides adds Turkish flavor to the dining scene in Niddrie.
There are many items on the menu that are staple Middle-Eastern in style. However there are more to discover on House of Fides's menu.
You may try kozlenmis patlican (Roast eggplant salad mixed with capsicum, parsley, spring onion and onion) as your starter. The highlights of their mains selection are kurdan kebab (Oven grilled lamb köfte hugged in thinly sliced grilled eggplant) if you love the eggplant dishes. You must definitely try midye dolma (street-hawker-style aromatic rice stuffed mussels) if you like your seafood.
House of Fides makes the best gozleme and perhaps the tastiest dough based Turkish snacks in Melbourne. There are customers who visit this joint just to have gozleme varieties as their meals.
House of Fides is located on 338A Keilor Road and isopen 6 days (monday closed) from 10am till late
You can make a reservation by calling House of Fides on 03 9351 0117
Book your table at House of Fides
Tel: 03 9351 0117
Website: https://www.houseoffides.com.au
Address: 338A Keilor Road Niddrie VIC
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DON'T FORGET TO CHECK ON NAVIANCE for SCHOLARSHIPS!
Go to www.harding.spps.org Under QUICK LINKS à
- Click Naviance,
- Log in with s and your student ID number and normal password,
- Then click the COLLEGES tab at the top,
- Then click SCHOLARSHIP LIST on the lower left,
- then Click "deadline" twice
- and re-order the scholarships for a better list.
Miscellanious Scholarships
For Harding seniors. Harding Hmong Club Scholarship. One $800 award for a Hmong female, and one $800 award for a Hmong male with an unweighted 3.2 GPA or higher. Essay required. In Naviance & CCC. Due: Fri., April 28.
Native American Scholarship Database
Daniel Papacek Memorial Scholarship for any SPPS Senior who went to Battle Creek Middle School for at least one year. Three $1000 awards. Check your school email or visit the CCC. Harding winners in the past! Due: May 15.
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U.S. State Department programs FREE! http://exchanges.state.gov/us AND http://connect.state.gov/
Visions Service Adventures - www.VisionsServiceAdventures.com = International community service programs for high school and middle school students. English, Spanish, or French speaking. United States, Cambodia, Myanmar, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Peru, Guadeloupe, British Virgin Islands.
Youth for Understanding (YFU) www.yfuusa.org/study-abroad/scholarships.php Various scholarships with different deadlines: December, January, February, April
YFU Youth Programs: Academic, Summer, Short Term Summer + specialty areas Art/Music/Film+Theater
Language and Culture, Sports and Outdoors. www.yfuusa.org
YFU Young Adult Programs: Gap Year, Internships, Service/Volunteer, Adult Study www.yfuusa.org
Walking Tree Travel – world-wide Community Service. www.walkingtree.org/forms/financial-aid/
Rotary International – find a local sponsor. Applications due Oct. 2017. http://northstaryouthexchange.com/
The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides merit-based scholarships for eligible high school students and recent high school graduates to learn less commonly taught languages in summer and academic-year overseas immersion programs. http://www.nsliforyouth.org/ FREE! Due in Late October 2017. Harding winners in the past! J
SENIORS SCHOLARSHIPS for SPECIFIC COLLEGES…
COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AT à MINNESOTA COLLEGES
Deadlines & Criteria at: www.ohe.state.mn.us/sPages/scholarshipsAll.cfm
(Check a college's OWN website for CORRECT deadline dates!)
COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS – In DATE ORDER
AT Saint Paul College & Minneapolis Community & Technical College + NO application fee!
go to www.saintpaul.edu/powerofyou OR www.minneapolis.edu/Admissions/Power-of-YOU due: May 1.
Women in Technical Careers – Dunwoody College of Technology. Plan to pursue a career in automotive, construction, computer technology, or manufacturing and robotics? Do you have financial need? Receive a scholarship to Dunwoody of UP TO $10,000 per year, childcare stipend of $1500/year if eligible, workshops, supports, mentoring, internships, tutoring, field trips, and more! www.dunwoody.edu/women Due: May 1.
Youth Career Awareness Program (YCAP) –Earn $ at Dunwoody College (Mpls.). Juniors & Seniors.
Learn about college majors, explore the outdoors, gain leadership skills, have FUN! June 12-July 21, 2017.
Transportation provided there and back. $$ Stipend at end of program. www.dunwoody.edu/ycap
?s – contact Peggy Quam at firstname.lastname@example.com or 612-381-3067. Due: MAY 1, 2017.
SENIORS: if participate in YCAP & go to Dunwoody for college, will get a $20,000 scholarship!
Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship 22 awards last year! For high school OR college students of color planning to attend any MnSCU school (Minnesota State Universities or MN public Technical or Community Colleges) who belong to a union, OR who are the child, grandchild or spouse of a minority union member. $500-$1200 renewable awards for 2 year associate degree, 4 year bachelors, or 2-year master's program. Based on essay, union verification, 2 letters of recommendation, a transcript, COMMITMENT to human or civil rights. Apps in the CCC and at www.nelliestone.org/scholarship-program Postmark Deadline: June 1.
http://www.afscme.org/members/scholarships = Other AFSCME and other union scholarships.
College of St. Scholastica – Social Justice Scholarship, Diversity Scholarship. www.css.edu Now: June 2.
Project Lead the Way Scholarship to attend Dunwoody College of Technology – Criteria: 2.5 GPA or higher, OR a score of 22 or higher on the ACT, Taken any PLTW classes in high school. Awards up to $1500. www.dunwoody.edu/admissions/project-lead-the-way ?s firstname.lastname@example.com or 612-381-3317.
ADDITIONAL $$ à if have GPA of 3.5 or higher or an ACT composite score of 26 or higher
To get the awardàStudent must have program selection finalized by Friday, June 16, 2017
Inver Hills Community College – TriO Support Program. FREE! Limited spots during the school year. IF participate in SUMMER BRIDGE TRiO, then automatically get school year TRiO. SCHEDULE: August 2-4 in Sandstone, MN at the Audubon Nature Center. Then Aug. 7-11 at Inver Hills. DEADLINE: June 23.
GET A FREE PHY-ED COURSE CREDIT. Ropes, canoeing, bonfires, archery, swim in a lake, bonding.
email@example.com 651-450-3558, https://www.inverhills.edu/LearningSupport/TRIOSSS/index.aspx
BY JUNE 23, you MUST: File a FAFSA, Attend Orientation and Register for Classes, Apply for Bridge
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN Beta Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi Pierce Butler Scholarships One $1500 award, and 7 $500 awards for INCOMING MALE FRESHMEN. www.mnphipsi.com/scholarship For students with excellence in the classroom as well as in the community. Apply online. Due: June 30.
North Dakota State College of Science – Cultural Diversity Tuition Waiver for members of a culturally diverse group AND/OR economically disadvantaged. $800 each year. MUST APPLY EACH YEAR. Fill out a FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov Required essay: "What are you Career Goals? In addition, how could you play a positive role in further developing an appreciation of cultural diversity on campus?" Apply ONLINE first at http://und.edu/admissions/financial-aid/undergraduate-scholarships.cfm
AND THEN mail in your essay to their Enrollment Services Office. NO final deadline, but ASAP is best!
SENIORS OUTSIDE Scholarships– in date order
PFLAG National Scholarships For graduating seniors entering higher education for the first time, this calendar year (if you graduated in the past year and took a time off you are still eligible to apply), who Self identify as a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) or an ally, Demonstrate an interest in service to the LGBT community, & Have applied to an accredited U.S. higher education institution. $1,000, $2,000 and $5,000 scholarships for U.S. Citizens Go to http://community.pflag.org/scholarship Due: April 30, 2017
PFLAG is the nation's largest family and ally LGBT organization. Website info in English/Spanish!
https://pflagnational.awardspring.com/Home/ScholarshipDetails/37141 = Link to Scholarship.
Minnesota Athletes in Sports Medicine Scholarship Two $2500 scholarships for 1 female and 1 male
graduating Minnesota High School STUDENT ATHLETE who was involved in an INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT EACH of their 4 years in high school. Must intend to pursue a professional career in SPORTS MEDICINE and pursue a major in a field related to sports medicine at a FOUR YEAR college in the U.S.
Examples of related majors include: Kinesiology, Athletic Training, Pre-Physical Therapy. Due: May 8, '17.
Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Women only (Undergraduate OR Graduate School). Freshmen Scholarship Program – Many $1,000 - $10,000 awards for WOMEN ONLY considering careers in engineering, engineering technology, or computer science. 3.5 GPA unweighted. Apply online + send hard copy of materials.
Must be submitted online by 5:00pm Central Time May 1, 2017.
Local chapter at U of M-Twin Cities = http://www.sweumn.com
Daniel Papacek Memorial Scholarship for any SPPS senior who went to Battle Creek Middle School for at least one year. Three $1000 awards. Check your school email or visit CCC for the Google form link + email address for sending the essay. Harding winners in the past! Due: May 15.
Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation Scholarship and Deputy Bunton Memorial Scholarship – For any high school senior or current college student planning to major in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement at a Minnesota college. http://www.sherifffoundation.org/ and click Scholarship tab.
Must plan to pursue this career field and have financial need. Deadline: May 31, 2017.
Faith & Justice Scholarship 3 $1000 scholarships for graduating high school seniors who be starting at any MINNEAPOLIS 2-year or 4-year college Fall 2017. Write three short essays. For students who are inspired by their faith tradition to work for justice at the local, national or international level. https://www.universityepiscopalcommunity.org/faith-justice-scholarship/
Students from any faith tradition are invited to apply. Applications must be received by May 31.
Augsburg, Dunwoody, MCTC, MCAD, U of M-Twin Cities, Aveda Inst., St. Catherine's – Mpls, etc.
Horatio Alger National Career& Technical Scholarship Program 1020 awards up to $2500 each for a career or technical certificate or degree. Must finish high school by Spring/Early Summer 2017, be under 30 years old, US Citizen, involved in community service activities, demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity, Pell Grant Eligible (qualify for free or reduced lunch), plan to attend an ACCREDITED NON-PROFIT community college in the US. See list. Go to https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/technical/ for more info. Go to http://application.horatioalger.org to apply. First priority deadline will be June 15, 2017.
Larry Lucio Scholarship – up to 4 awards, ranging from $300 to $500 each. For: graduating high school seniors from Harding, Highland or Humboldt. Demonstrated community service and participation. Scroll down to the bottom à https://llscholarship.wordpress.com/ June 15, 2017.
Exploring Scholarship Program – for ACTIVE Northern Star Council Career Exploration Post members who are Seniors in high school. http://join.explorenow.org/ Local AND national awards. Various deadlines. http://www.explorenow.org/Youth-Members - Click Awards and Scholarships. http://www.explorenow.org/Portals/4/Forms/adults/Exploring%20Scholarships%20and%20Awards.pdf
Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award = random drawing on June 8, 2017, September 6, 2017, and Jan. 8, 2018. For STUDENTS and PARENTS! Enter to win now through Dec. 31, 2017. Various $2500 scholarships. Just sign up to receive helpful tips/resources on planning and paying for college at http://CollegeCovered.com/Assist and http://Scholarship.collegecovered.com/do/rules
OLD SCHOLARSHIPS from March 2017 Scholarship and Things to Do Bulletin
Cecil E. Newman Scholarship Fund – Essay "Education & Graduation: It's a Family Affair"
For Seniors of African or African American descent, AND Going to college in Fall 2017. $500 scholarships. In a typed 500-600 word essay describe how 2 people in your life played a big part in your successful high school graduation. Send via email your essay PLUS 2 Recommendation letters & attach a jpg photo of yourself PLUS fill out the COMMUNITY YEARBOOK form ONLINE. Winners notified by May 9, & recognized on May 25.
Send to email@example.com à Deadline: by 5pm on April 28.
Link to Essay Contest + Community Yearbook à both due April 28 http://stagetimeproductions.com/msr/index.htm and http://www.graduation-celebration.com/
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Class of 2017 Community Yearbook Share your high school accomplishments with the community. Send your senior class photo and information to be included in a special May edition of the Spokesman-Recorder (a great Minnesota historically Black newspaper). FOR: Seniors of African or African American descent DUE: April 28. http://stagetimeproductions.com/msr/index.htm OR http://www.graduation-celebration.com/
INVITATION for Juniors and Seniors TO FREE CELEBRATION DINNER on May 25 à at a Ballroom in Mpls. http://stagetimeproductions.com/msr/index.htm & http://www.graduation-celebration.com/
INCLUDES A CAREER EXPO AND COLLEGE FAIR, famous speaker, entertainment. J
T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Minnesota's Judy Lindman Memorial Scholars Program $6,000 x 2.
For Seniors from the public/alternative school system of MN planning to major in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Must also have a GPA with marked effort, improvement or success, and be planning to attend a MN college Fall 2017 in a 2-year ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE program. ALSO must have a disability or special need, OR have a history of working directly with children (0-12) from underserved populations, OR be a member of a community of color, migrant, immigrant or refugee community, OR
be an English as a Second Language Learner. Email firstname.lastname@example.com 651-290-9704.
This is a forgivable loan award. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS ALSO ON WEBSITE! April 30, 2017.
Shawn Carter Foundation Scholarships – FOR: High school seniors, students with GED diplomas, undergraduate (2 year or 4 year) college students, and students at vocational or trade schools US citizen or Permanent Resident 25 years old or younger Minimum 2.0 GPA on an unweighted GPA scale. . Applicants come from all backgrounds and have experienced teen pregnancy, former incarceration, interrupted schooling, poverty, homelessness and more. They are hardworking, resilient and determined individuals who want to make positive contributions to their local & global communities ?s – firstname.lastname@example.com apply www.shawncartersf.com Due 11:59pm EST April 30
Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarships – For SENIORS. You MUST be a union member or a dependent of a union member whose local union is affiliated with the MN AFL-CIO, have a 3.0 GPA (unweighted) or better, and plan to attend college IN MINNESOTA. There are five (5) $1000 awards. Visit the CCC or go online to: http://www.mnaflcio.org/about/scholarships-awards Due: April 30, 2017
EMPOWER Scholarship thru Courage Kenny Foundation 2 $1500 awards. Must be an ethnically diverse student residing in Minnesota or Western Wisconsin or attending school there, who has demonstrated their interest in a career in the medical/rehabilitation field by completing some volunteer hours related to a healthcare field. Criteria: 2.0 GPA on an unweighted 4.0 scale or better, financial need, 2 letters of recommendation (one of which documents volunteer hours), transcript OR college acceptance letter.owww.couragecenter.org/empower April 30, 2017.
Association of Women Contractors – provides scholarships for WOMEN currently enrolled or entering into a construction field of study. Open to: a female student pursuing a construction-related field of study at a four-year college or university, community or technical college, or construction trade school during the 2017-2018 school year and a current resident of Minnesota or attending postsecondary (post-high school) education in MN. Must have financial need. www.awcmn.org Apply ONLINE or by PAPER. Due April 30, 2017.
Scholarships for Female Apprentice Level Workers, too!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities Federated Challenge SCHOLARSHIP – for Current and Former Littles and High School Bigs (for a minimum period of 18 months prior to April 1). UP to $5000 to attend a non-four year education or training program at a college that focuses on obtaining an apprenticeship, certificate or associate's degree. Minimum high school gpa of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, fill out a FAFSA.For technical & trades. ?s – 651-789-2410 or email Monica at email@example.com TWO DEADLINES: October 1, 2017 and May 1, 2017.
Page Education Foundation Scholarship $1,000 - $2,500 X 4.
For Minnesota seniors of color staying in Minnesota.
For any MN 2 year or 4 year college. 1-2 page essay, two recommendations, transcript, copy of FAFSA or SAR à OR submit copy of 2016-2017 Dream Act Application OR letter from Counselor stating non permanent resident (No Social Security # or work permit). Work with younger children of color/give back to the community while in college 50 hours/year. HARDING WINNERS EVERY YEAR!
Go to http://www.page-ed.org or pick up a copy in the CCC.
COMPLETE applications Due: May 1, 2017
AFSCME Council 5 - Minnesota Scholarships. For CHILDREN of AFSCME Council 5 members in good standing. Patterson memorial: $1000 award for a high school senior planning to start their education in Minnesota or Wisconsin. Winner selected by lot. Moss memorial: Essay required. Chosen by panel. $500 award, Norberg: 2 $250 awards for ADULT members of Council 5, by lot. ALL DUE: Fri., May 5, 2017.
http://afscmemn.org/scholarships = link to scholarship applications and info on OTHER scholarships!
Courage Center Scholarship for People with Disabilities Must have a sensory impairment or physical disability. Ability to be an achiever. Up to $1000 each for tuition, books, supplies. Criteria: HS Diploma or GED, attending a 4-year or 2-year college, take at least 12 college credits, US Citizen, MN resident or Courage Center participant, financial need & merit, "Statement of Intention" essay, Finalists are interviewed. Winners share college progress. #763-520-0553. Deadline: May 31, 2017
Law Enforcement Opportunities (LEO) Scholarships of up to $1000 for women or people of color interested in law enforcement, criminal justice, or corrections career within Minnesota, planning to attend a MN college for law enforcement FALL 2017, have financial need. Resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, personal statement, criminal history addendum, & interview. Go online to fill out this application: www.laweo.org/scholarship.html Must apply ONLINE plus submit other materials by PAPER. Postmark Deadline = JUNE 15 every year.
Law Enforcement Career Fair www.laweo.org/career_fair.html from 10am -3pm, Wed., April 12.
U.S. Bank "Financial Genius 2017 Scholarship Sweepstakes" – $20,000, $10,000 and three $5,000 scholarships. Complete the 8 education modules in their online financial education program. For high school seniors or current undergraduate college students enrolled by September 1, 2017 at an eligible two- or four-year college or university. Must be a legal resident of the United States. Winners selected at random. Sweepstakes = from April 1, 2017 to 11:59pm CT October 27, 2017.
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In the last lesson, we learn about basic tags. Now, its time to use them in an HTML page. In this lesson, we learn the right way to use HTML tags in a web-page. So let get started.
Web page Structure
Every website has almost the same type of layout for their pages. So we can divide a web-page in a collection of some sections. For reference look into below image.
Hope this image helps you to understand the basic layout of a webpage. Its just a dummy layout, many websites have more sections other than these. But header, footer and main content section are basic sections. I explain these section in a few words to make it more clear.
- The header section contains the logo, menu etc and it is the same for all pages.
- The footer section is the bottom part which is the same in all pages.
- The main content section has the content of the page. It varies from page to page.
Breaking a webpage into section help in coding. So let we divided the layout into the header, footer and main content section. Then our code will be like.
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Now explain it.
- First I write the basic structure of an HTML document and then sections in the body. As visible content comes in the body.
- Then I use a div tag to take all page content in one section. You can get it with the class site.
- Then I divide site div into 3 sections, header, content and footer.

 tag is used to make divisions and class attribute give it an identity. So we can say that the header section's div have a name, that is header. Class attribute plays a vital role in CSS, which we learn in the next lesson.
The elements that we need will be used within the respective div. Using div tag, I make content bounded in one section.
Points to be noted:
- Make sure div closing is put on right place. If div closing is missed or wrongly placed then the layout will break.
- Any tag you are using in a div must be closed within the div.
That's all for today. Try to make your own layout and use some other tags within the section. It needs some practice to clear this thing. In our next lesson, we will learn about it as well as style the elements.
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Electricity drives our lives. Whether you're at home, at work, or out and about, electricity is a necessity. However, sometimes power simply isn't available. That often occurs on job sites, where a new building isn't connected to power yet. It can also occur at outdoor events, where there are no power sources nearby. Generally speaking, it can occur when you least expect it. So what can you do when electricity isn't available? The obvious solution is battery power, or generators. But battery power doesn't match 240v power, and generators are noisy, costly, and inconvenient. That leaves the best choice: temporary power pole hire. Here's why.
Safety: temporary power pole hire delivers safe 240v electricity to your job site
Electricity presents a number of very well known hazards. If it's set up in a way that's not safe, electricity can have devastating consequences. That is certainly a concern when it comes to temporary power sources. What assurances do you have that a temporary power source is safe and professionally installed? With temporary power pole hire, you have the assurance of a licenced, and qualified electrician – as demanded by law. When you hire a temporary power pole, it's installed and connected by a licenced and qualified expert. That expert can give you all the assurances to need to know that your power is safe.
Reliability: temporary power pole hire reduces your reliance on battery powered equipment
Battery powered equipment, and generator power are simply not as reliable as temporary power poles. Both generators and batteries are finite sources of power. Often, they run out of juice just when you need them most. If your battery runs out, that means either a long wait to charge it, or an expensive replacement. If your generator runs out of fuel, that means yet another trip to the service station to fill it. And in the meantime, your site or event is without power. With portable power pole hire, that won't happen. You have reliable power, on demand.
Accessibility: temporary power pole will deliver electricity in some of the most inaccessible places
Whether you're building on a site that's a bit out of the way, or hosting a large event somewhere outdoors, electricity can be hard to come by. And a lot of the time, getting a heavy generator in is hard work. Sometimes, it's just not feasible because of noise or emissions. However, getting a portable power pole into a site is an easy task. They're easy to manoeuvre, unobtrusive, and easy for your electrician to set up!
Convenience: sometimes, battery power is insufficient, and that where power pole hire helps!
Even when you have a power source, it can sometimes be insufficient. That is a significant problem for tradespeople who use certain tools. A lot of industrial tools draw very large currents. In some cases, even household electrical systems aren't up to the challenge. In those cases, you can face the frustration of tripping switches whenever you use a certain tool. That is often associated with the inconvenience of having to find a sturdier power supply. But that inconvenience is eliminated altogether by temporary power pole hire!
Staying up to code: temporary power pole hire meets all the safety regulations
On any building site, and at any event, there are strict safety regulations. These are in place to save lives, and they do every day. Whenever electricity is involved, safety must be the foremost priority. And a part of that is staying up to code. Complying with regulations can save hefty fines, and it can ultimately save lives. With temporary power poles, you get professional installation that meets all legal requirements. So that's one less liability to worry about!


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Rock The Dock with Piratey Mike
August 5, 2019 @ 6:00 pm CDT
Avast ye! Batten down the hatches, because Piratey Mike is coming to the Paddlewheel to Rock the Dock with a pirate flair! He'll be entertaining the whole crew with acoustic rock and folk favorites spanning the decades!


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Breakfast and lunch are provided to students by OrganicLife, the district's food service provider. If you have questions regarding items on the menu or your child's account balance, please contact OrganicLife.
Meal prices for the 2020-2021 school year
Elementary Schools
Breakfast - $1.70/day or $8.50/week
Lunch - $2.60/day or $13.00/week
Middle Schools
Breakfast - $1.95/day or $9.75/week
Lunch - $2.90/day or $14.50/week
High Schools
Breakfast - $2.00/day or $10.00/week
Lunch - $3.00/day or $15.00/week
I.D. Cards: Each student (grades K-5) is assigned an ID number and bar code. Elementary cards are maintained in the classroom. Middle and high school students will enter their pin number in a key pad device to access their lunch account. If a student does not know his or her pin number, cashiers can access an account by student name.
Payments should be sent with the student and marked "Attn: Food Service". When sending payments, please note parent name, student name, address, and telephone number. Checks and money orders should be made payable to Belvidere CUSD 100. Payments can also be made on-line through PushCoin. You can also access account activity through PushCoin.
The Belvidere School District food service program is state and federally funded. OrganicLife complies with state and federal regulations. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It is not the policy of Sodexo to extend credit for food items. Sufficient funds must be available when purchasing food items.
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2020-2021 Free/Reduced Lunch Online Application (Solicitud en línea de almuerzo gratis/reducido)
2020-2021 Free/Reduced Meals Application (English)
2020-2021 Aplicación de Gratis/Comida Reducida (Español)
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Amir Ghafour grateful for lessons learned
Ghafour made his debut in the men's national team in 2011 and helped them to back-to-back Asian Championship titles in 2011 and 2013. Iran became a mainstay in international competitions and Ghafour's contribution helped his country earn its first ever qualification for a volleyball tournament at the Olympic Games. After Rio 2016, he guided Iran to a bronze medal finish at the 2017 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Grand Champions Cup.
At a club level, Ghafour's career began playing for Iranian clubs. He played his first season abroad in 2018-2019 at Italian club True Volley Monza, before moving to another Italian club team, reigning Italian and European champions Cucine Lube Civitanova. Runners-up in 2018, the Italian club will hope to improve on that performance when they take part in the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship in Betim, Brazil from December 3 to 8.
Quick link: 2019 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship
"A lot of Iranian players are in major European leagues and that has helped us to broaden our experience,†Ghafour explained. "It has had a positive effect on our game for the national team.â€
Twenty-eight-year-old Ghafour has established himself as one of the top players in the men's game and his inspiring performances at this year's VNL helped Iran qualify for the Finals in Chicago, USA in July.
"From last year's performance to the present, we've seen our team grow and become better and better. We were well-organised in play this year,†he said.
Ghafour's success can be attributed to hours of hard work in training and learning from some of the best coaches in the sport.
"As you grow older you evolve as a player. You gain more experience from playing, and working with different coaches provides you learning on a number of techniques in training. I was inexperienced and immature as a young player but you gain more experience as time goes by and you add better techniques that help you perform better on the court.â€
For Ghafour, learning never stops but he says his most valuable lesson came from Julio Velasco, the first person who gave him an opportunity to play for the senior national team.
Ghafour says former Iran coach Velasco played a key role in his career
"I've learned a lot from different coaches, players, friends and even the spectators. They all can teach you something that can positively affect the way you play.
"But if I were to choose just one in volleyball, I would absolutely choose the great Julio Velasco, because he taught us valuable lessons that helped me both in my career and in my personal life.
"He helped us change the way we see and play the game. One lesson that he would repeat again and again and that changed our outlook on volleyball was that all big players make mistakes. What is important is that you learn from those mistakes and do not make them again, because if you do then that is a bigger mistake.â€
Ghafour's club Cucine Lube Civitanova will join hosts Sada Cruzeiro Volei, Russians Zenit Kazan and Qatari club Al-Rayyan at this year's edition of the FIVB Men's Club World Championship. The competition will feature many of the VNL's top players from December 3-8 with the Women's Club World Championship taking place at the same time in Shaoxing, China.
Related article: Galaxy of champions line up for 2019 Men's Club World Championship
Quick links - Volleyball:
FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship
FIVB Volleyball Nations League
This article is based on an interview first published in June during the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Nations League.
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Introducing Thursday, A Publication on Medium
When I discovered Medium last December, I instantly fell in love. A place for writers to thrive and share their work without dealing with annoying ads? Sign me up! Then, when I learned you could also create your own publication on the platform with a team of writers and editors, I knew I had to start one myself because, well, I did run a digital fashion magazine for 6 years. I have always loved curating content. Thus, Thursday was born.
I created Thursday after my favorite day of the week. Thursdays have always made me feel both optimistic and pensive and I realized these feeling are among my favorites in the world. Now, I want to collect stories of mindfulness, self-betterment, and personal growth in a single publication.
Our goal at Thursday is to write and share personal essays about self-reflection and modern lifestyle. We aim to inspire our readers and help them realize their lives are unique. Every seemingly ordinary day is just another chance to better yourself, and we encourage our writers to share their most valuable life lessons with the world.
Write For Thursday
That means we are looking for writers to join our team! We are looking for thoughtful pieces about yourself and your life. Tell us about a memory or a recent experience that is important to you. Tell us about something you learned the hard way. We believe everyone's lives are special and we want to hear what makes yours so unique.
Personal essays, think pieces, and narrative nonfiction of 800–2,000 words are welcome. Sorry, but we are not accepting poetry or fiction at this time.
If you are on Medium and want to publish your work in Thursday, shoot us an email at firstname.lastname@example.com and learn how to submit your drafts here.
I am so looking forward to this new project and I hope others will look forward to it, too.
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- The Game Changer: Logcat Entry event allows you to react to any of your phone's logs creating thousands of Tasker usable triggers
- AutoShortcut and AutoAlarm now built in!
- Media Button Triggers
- Get Location v2: faster and more precise location
- Set Assistant and Per App Assistant actions
- Enable/Disable Camera System Wide
- App actions with name
And much more!
Here are only some of the things you could do with Tasker. Its real power is the flexibility to combine contexts and tasks however you wish: tasker.joaoapps.com/exampleuses.html
☑ Automations
Make your phone a true smart phone! Why remember to change the volume every day when you leave home when your phone can do it for you?
Automate stuff based on the app you're in, the time of day, your location, your Wi-Fi network, Received SMS or Calls, the currently playing song and many other (130+) states and events!
Check out how easy it is to create an automation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6EAbLW5WSk
☑ Actions
350+ actions allow you to truly customize your phone like never before! Send SMS, create notifications, change almost any system setting like Wifi Tether, Dark Mode, Always On Display, change any volume, control Do Not Disturb, open apps, file manipulation, control music playback, get your location... you get the idea. If you can think of it, Tasker can probably do it for you!
Note: root is NOT (I repeat NOT) required for majority of the functions. However, a few of the actions (like the Airplane Mode action and the Mobile Data action on some devices) require root. Regarding those few actions that do require root, this is because of Android security policies that developers cannot work around.
☑ Other Triggers
Manually trigger your actions via launcher shortcuts, quick setting tiles, widgets, long-pressing volume buttons, media buttons (like the ones on your BT headsets or headphones), Bixby button, Navigation Bar, Notificaitons and more!
☑ Join - Remote Tasker
Adding Join to the mix will even allow you to trigger tasks from another Android device or PC!
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Create your own standalone apps to share or sell with the Tasker App Factory!
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A lot of 3rd party developers already allow you to perform actions in their apps and listen to their events/states through Tasker!
Check out a list of plugins here: tasker.joaoapps.com/pluginlist.html
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Nano 24K Gold Plated and Onyx 'Squoval' Shaped Grafted-In Necklace with 24K Gold Micro-Inscription
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Size of pendant: 22 x 42 mm
Demonstrate your passion for God and His holy words with this extraordinary and magnificent 24K Gold plated and Onyx 'squoval' shaped pendant. This stunning pendant features a graceful Grafted-In or Messianic Seal symbol, which has been fused to the Onyx using cutting-edge nanotechnology and revolutionary jewelry making techniques in luxurious 24K Gold. However, what makes this marvelous pendant so unique are the sensational microscopic inscriptions hidden in the central areas of the Seal's symbol. The first inscription within the middle of the Star of David section of the Seal is the famous quote from Romans, "Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in" (Romans 11:19)
The second biblical verse, also from Romans, reads:
"For if you were cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and were grafted contrary to nature into a cultivated olive tree, how much more will these, who are natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? For I do not desire, Brethren, that you should be ignorant of the mystery, lest you should be wise in your own opinion, that blindness in part has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in. And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: the Deliver will come out of Zion, and he will turn away ungodliness from Jacob; For this is My covenant with them, when I take away their sins." (Romans 11:24-27)
On the bottom edge of this spectacular trinket are the names "Jesus" and "Yeshua" elegantly written in both English and Hebrew, imparting this mesmerizing masterpiece with a spiritual quality you won't find anywhere else. Enchanting and unparalleled, this dramatic and radiant trinket will make a flawless gift to help protect and safeguard over someone you love as the heavenly words of God will shield and shelter those who follow in the footsteps of the Lord.
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This sensational necklace comes packaged in an exclusive luxury gift box, and includes a magnifying glass to enable you to see every dazzling detail.
Nano Jewelry uses innovative modern technology to create extraordinary and astonishing one-of-a-kind jewelry. Utilizing high-resolution imprint nanotechnology to micro-inscribe symbols and texts onto Onyx or Cubic Zirconia, 24K Gold is permanently fused to gemstones in captivating and charming designs that will never cease to amaze you. Made only with top-quality materials, Nano pendants can be worn in the shower, gym or even to the beach without worry of damage or wear.


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On one hand the idea of leaving your country of origin can be a daunting one, although on the other it can be a great challenge and the opportunity to challenge yourself and take your career to a new level. Either way there are always a lot of things to take into account and to factor into your planning. For sure, there have been people who have packed and left in a hurry, but it is doubtful that many have ever made the move lightly or without appropriate consideration. So, if you have been toying with the idea and relocating to another country, here are a few things that you will probably want to consider.
Can you get there
Emigrating is not as easy as choosing a random place from a map and deciding to make it your new home. You will have to make sure that wherever you want to go that you will qualify to be a resident. Most countries will allow you in if you commit to making a big enough investment into their economy, but for most people that is not a reality. Ancestry is an option for others. Probably the easiest way to show that you have skills that are needed in the place to which you want to move. For instance, in many places, teachers, engineers and doctors are in demand. Let's assume for a moment that you are hoping to go to Australia. A good starting point is usually the internet where you could type a phrase like '190 visa migration agent perth' into a search engine. This would put you in contact with an expert in the local migration laws and you could have all your questions answered.
Make sure first
Unless you are a refugee fleeing from political violence then take your time. The grass is not always greener on the other side and it is well worth spending a bit of time checking the grass out before committing permanently to ta move. Remember that life on holiday is very different to real life. Yes, you may have been on holiday to Mauritius and it was wonderful, but unless your lifestyle in the new country is going to involve snorkelling and lying on the beach then you will have a very false impression of what living and working in that country is like. So, research it properly before going all in.
Career progression is important but so is family. Most people move for work related reasons but think long and hard about the potential repercussions the move might have on your family. If you are young and single, then it is quite easy. Sure, you will miss your parents and siblings at Christmas or on birthdays, but if you have children you are taking them away from everything they know and that can be hard. It means new friends and new schools, a new house and no grandparents or cousins – it can be quite traumatic. That is not to say that you shouldn't do it, but think about the costs involved in visiting the left behind family regularly and consider if there is benefit. There really is a lot to weigh up.


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Obesity and Heart Failure Risk
Years of research have revealed what doctors and scientists have long suspected— that excess weight puts undue stress on the heart, which can and often does damage it and leads to heart failure. The chance of severe, permanent, and sometimes fatal inflammation of heart tissue increases over time and is often exasperated by additional weight gains. Translation: the more weight you put on, the greater the likelihood that you will damage your heart, perhaps irrevocably.
Several recent studies that all arrived at this same conclusion were aimed squarely at the estimated 70 million Americans currently classified as obese. The study also proved that while being overweight does put extra strain on the heart, being obese puts an incredible amount of pressure on the heart, as it much more difficult for the organ to fulfill its primary function and actually pump blood to the extremities.
While the study doesn't tell the scientific community anything they haven't long suspected, hopefully it will serve as a wakeup call to the millions of Americans who believe that diabetes, hypertension, and arterial sclerosis are the only diseases and disorder that are directly affected by their weight. The fact is that the damage that can be done by carrying excess weight can lead to heart failure and death. It should come as no surprise why obese people are several times more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who maintain an average weight.
In fact, in study after study people who are overweight, and especially those who are obese suffer heart failure at a rate of nearly four times the average population. Why does this occur? Well, one thing that doctors and scientists point to is important immune system proteins that are found in abundance in obese individuals and are known to cause inflammation in the heart.
As if these findings were not enough of an incentive for obese people to change their diets and get some exercise, it has also been discovered that the link between Type 2 diabetes and obesity is stronger than once believed. The bottom line is that Type 2 diabetes is a disorder that almost always develops in people with a history of weight problems.
This has prompted researchers from several of the top colleges and universities to posit that obesity should be considered the number one health crisis in the country today. Not only does the condition lead to known killers like heart disease and hypertension, but it is also inextricably linked to Type 2 diabetes and heart failure.
In fact, simply comparing a chart of increased cases of Type 2 diabetes and obesity over the last decade or two is enough to make anyone accept the fact that obesity causes the disorder. With regards to economics, diabetes is directly responsible for tens of billions of dollars in medical costs each and every year, and the numbers will only continue to grow as the nation's collective waistband shows no signs of slimming down.
While treating diabetes is expensive, it's a drop in the bucket compared with the money and expertise it takes to care for someone who is suffering from inflammation of the heart, which may lead to heart failure. Specialists like cardiologists often have to be called in and thousands of dollars in prescription medications, both experimental and accepted, are often administered.
As the problem becomes bigger and bigger as the nation does, doctors expect that heart inflammation and heart failure will cost the country billions of dollars and that tens of millions of people will be at high risk of developing it in the coming years. Currently, over 300,000 people die from heart failure each year.


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Civil Partnership for All
It was recently announced by Theresa May that heterosexual couples will be able to enter into a civil partnership, a union previously restricted to same sex couples. The decision supports the widely publicised case of Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan, which came before the Supreme Court earlier this year where it was held that restricting civil partnerships to same sex couples was discriminatory and incompatible under European Law.
Civil partnerships were created to give same sex couples the same legal protections afforded to married couples. In 2013, same sex marriage was legalised, except in Northern Ireland. Giving heterosexual couples the option of forming civil partnerships, as opposed to getting married, will address the current disparity in couples' rights to formalise their relationships.
How could this change impact you?
Latest statistics show that there are currently 3.3 million unmarried couples who live together with shared financial responsibilities – more than half of these couples have children. In her statement, Theresa May stated that the change in the law may help to protect those couples who want to commit and formalise their relationship by way of civil partnership but do not want to necessarily get married. She went on to say that there are still 'a number of legal issues to consider across pension and family law'.
A civil partnership is not a common law marriage. As per our previous blog post, common law marriage does not exist in England. Unmarried couples and couples not in civil partnership do not receive the same legal benefits or protection as those that are married couples or civil partners, regardless of how long they have been together. This is particularly important for couples who have not made wills.


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Please be informed that S.League fixtures are revised.
S.League fixtures are revised as follows.
■S.League rescheduled
【Rd.29】vs Singapore Armed Forces FC @Choa Chu Kang Stadium
Original Date_7th October,Thursday 19:45K.O.
New Date_4th October,Monday 19:45K.O.
【Rd.30】vs Young Lions @Jurong East Stadium
Original Date_14th October,Thursday 19:45K.O.
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Are you still doing one of these things? Cut it out!
- Not Having Your Headshot Ready at an Audition. I've seen it so many times – an actor pulling out their headshot and a separate resume and asking the waiting room, "Does anyone have a stapler?" Imagine sitting in a restaurant where the chef wanders up and asks, "Does anyone have any salt?" I've even seen actors ask casting associates for scissors so they can trim their resume to fit their picture, or even worse, actors who just let the excess hang out.
Your headshot and resume are a representation of your professionalism. Have them ready to go before you walk in the door!
- it makes you look crazy.
Be creative and wear things that hint at the role you're auditioning for. I always wear a v-neck pink t-shirt when I audition for nurses. I know guys who wear the same tight black t-shirt when they audition for cops. The casting directors have imagination – they'll get it.
- having a demo reel puts you at the top of the submission pile on Actors Access, so it's a must. If you don't have anything, shoot it yourself! You can do it on your iPhone in a day. No excuses.
- Refusing to Work for Free. I get it, we all have bills to pay. But working on student films and indie projects is like getting free on-the-job training. It's impossible not to learn something from every project if your attitude is right. Experience is experience, and today's no budget student filmmakers are tomorrow's highly paid filmmakers. It's a better use of your time than surfing College Humor.
- online acting resume if no one can find it?! Every actor should have ALL of their resume URLs and IMDB page listed under Contact Information. And make sure Everyone can see it – not just Friends. Bonus points to those who put the link on the Twitter profile too.


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Manta Rays take part in Int'l Coastal Cleanup
Saipan Southern High School's Manta Ray Battalion held a community service cleanup last Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, led by Senior Army instructor CSM Richard Basa and Army instructor First Sgt. Troy Weaver.
It included 87 cadets, who were divided into two groups, one starting their route at Saipan Southern High School, and the other at Pakpak Beach, San Antonio.
Led by their battalion commander, cadet Lt. Col. Nicole Malasarte and battalion executive officer, cadet Maj. Jeremiah Fernandez, the Manta Rays swept through Koblerville as well as Pak Pak Beach as part of the International Coastal Cleanup Day, collecting a total of 20 bags of trash and small debris. (PR)


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This Is Weirder Than 'Spider-Man 3'
For those of us who spend ungodly hours of our lives trawling through the dank, manic halls of Tumblr, there's a certain lore to be observed: Widely observed etiquette, a general love of Benedict Cumberbatch, the circulation of certain gifs. Some of those gifs are so embedded in Tumblr culture that users rarely even pause to figure out where they came from. But some have some pretty great origin stories — like the gifs that came from Italian Spideman , the weirdest spoof you'll see this week.
A few months back the Internet uttered a collective "what the flying fuck" at a gif of (initially) mystery origin that depicted Emma Watson transforming into Sofia Vergara through the disturbing method of peeling off her own face. That one was more baldly terrifying than Italian Spiderman, but the source material was also way less entertaining than the gif suggested. Such is not the case here.
Italian Spiderman, it turns out, was a 2007 Australian spoof purporting to be an Italian action-adventure films from the '60s and '70s. It came from director Dario Russo and starred David Ashby as Italian Spiderman. It is also a masterpiece. It very much makes us wish more countries would appropriate American superheroes and legends in contemporary times — just on the off chance it could produce more gifs like these:
At long last, the trailer for the original:
And the original itself:
You're welcome.
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England hold firm in Kevin Pietersen stand-off
published : 15 Jul 2012 at 23:48
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Kevin Pietersen must make himself available unconditionally for all England limited overs cricket if he is to help the side defend their World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka in September, according to coach Andy Flower.
England's Kevin Pietersen (shown in May) must make himself available unconditionally for all England limited overs cricket if he is to help defend their World Twenty20 title in Sri Lanka in September, says coach Andy Flower. The 32-year-old, England's top batsman, quit white ball internationals after management refused to let him to appear in Twenty20 matches while opting out of 50-over games.
The 32-year-old, arguably England's most talented batsman, quit white ball internationals after team management refused him his wish to appear in Twenty20 matches while opting out of 50-over games.
However, the terms of an England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) central contract prevent players picking and choosing formats and team management held firm, fearing an exodus of leading names from the one-day side if they gave Pietersen his head.
But Pietersen, speaking after warming-up for next week's first Test against his native South Africa with a superb unbeaten 234 for Surrey against county champions Lancashire, said he would love to play for another three or four years in all forms of cricket -- but only if something could be "sorted out" about the "nightmare" schedule.
Pietersen was man of the tournament when England won the World Twenty20 in the Caribbean two years ago but, unless he has a dramatic change of heart, Flower does not expect the 2012 squad will include the star batsman.
"As things stand at the moment, no," Flower told the Mail on Sunday.
"The situation is the same as it was when he first approached us. The ECB are determined to protect all three formats of the game and part of that is not setting a precedent of allowing players to retire from one-day cricket alone."
Flower insisted he was sorry Pietersen was no longer involved in a limited overs set-up where England have won their last 10 one-day internationals.
"I think it's sad for a player in his batting prime not to be playing all forms of international cricket, something that a lot of the guys work very hard for but are also very lucky to have the opportunity to do," he said.
"So I would hate for him to get to the end of his career and look back and think, 'Oh damn, I wish I hadn't missed the World T20 or the 2015 World Cup'," the former Zimbabwe batsman added.
"Maybe he won't. Maybe he's a very... well he is a very different person to me, so he might not think that way at all."
Pietersen's critics have claimed he could have the break from cricket he said he needs were he to opt out of the lucrative Twenty20 Indian Premier League.


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BCAB at CSUN 2012
With help from the Awards for All lottery fund, Derek Naysmith and Léonie Watson attended the 27th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, on behalf of BCAB. The purpose of the trip was to promote BCAB and the advocacy work we've been doing around web accessibility, and to seek out new products and innovations of interest to BCAB members.
Léonie gave a presentation on BS8878 Web Accessibility Code of Practice, the national standard developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) with involvement from organisations including the BBC, IDM, Opera and BCAB. She also took part in a panel discussion with representatives from National Industries for the Blind and the W3C, looking at the challenges faced by people with disabilities in employment.
Derek worked the exhibition hall, talking to assistive technology vendors and discovering what new products were being launched. The trend seemed to be towards evolution rather than revolution, but there were some interesting announcements during the conference.
Derek and Léonie will be writing a report about their visit to San Diego, and describing all the product news they heard whilst they were there. The report will be released later this year.
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The recent launch of Supercapitalism by Robert Reich which criticises CSR has stimulated debate about its role in private enterprise. You can see The Economist's take here and an interview with the author by BusinessWeek here.
It is naive, even primitive, to argue that corporations have no ethical dimension, rather it is increasingly their role to reflect the values of their shareholders. It is simplistic to reduce the objective of a company to "making profits". While businesses must be profitable to survive, their organisation has never been the objective of making profits but to provide an understood system for cooperation between people who would like to create something greater than they can individually. (If the objective was only profits there would be no rationale for being in any particular business and criminal activity, with its very high return on investment would be the most attractive option.) Company organisation offers a substitute for feudal hierarchy and as we insist on ethics in government so we demand ethics in business.
For most businesses the discussion has moved beyond "is it appropriate for companies to pursue social responsibility?", the answer to that is "of course". The challenge is now how to build ethics in to everything we do and reflect the values of our stakeholders; how to make the organisation more human.


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Mr. McNeely mentioned in his e-mail regarding the Taste of Scotland outing that he planned to write and talk about responsible drinking in conjunction with the event. I thought I'd pass on a couple of interesting articles that I read recently on the topic of alcohol use in Britain.
The first article is from the British news magazine The Economist. You have to pay to view the article on-line but I'd be glad to pass on my print copy to anyone interested. The article addressed drinking as one of the largest societal problems facing Britons, primarily at the hours when the pubs shut down.
Ironically enough, the government has been thinking of addressing this issue by liberalizing the current licensing laws and removing any restrictions on when alcohol can be sold. The theory is, if there is no set time when pubs have to close, it will ease the problem of turning masses of imbiber's out onto the streets at the same time following last call. Apparently there have been incidents where patrons have skirmished over taxis and the like, not to mention the ones who are driving... the article was subtitled "Vikings in the Piazza".
The second article is the latest UCG commentary from the Church's web site; Mr. Peter Hawkins, a UCG pastor in England, writes about the problem of binge drinking in European culture. It's very interesting, and talks about the progression from social drinking, where many begin, to full out alcoholism. Here's a link to the commentary:
As a final comment, I learned something interesting in one of my classes a couple of weeks ago. The class is called Digital Media and Pop Culture, and it explores the origins and societal impact of electronic media such as television and video games. In this class the teacher was discussing the very early history of what eventually led to the movie industry; at that time period in society (1890-1910), American cities were vastly increasing in size due to large numbers of European immigrants.
Many who lived within the cities were working whatever jobs were available, and many of those required very taxing and strenuous labor for 12 to 14 hours per day. In this environment, he said that most folks were looking for "pockets of ready-made instant gratification" to serve as entertainment and stress relief in lives otherwise filled with hard work and scrapping for a living. Interestingly, he mentioned as a side-note that in that environment, the major past-time of many was ... you guessed it: drinking.
In our current culture where long hours and hard, stressful weeks have once again become the norm, it would be interesting to know how much drinking has revived as a national pastime...
Saturday, January 29, 2005
Cultural Views on Drinking
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