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We've heard the warnings from business; our workforce is aging and qualified workers ready to fill these and new positions are few. Recent studies estimate that Virginia must fill 1.4 million jobs by 2022. While two-thirds of these positions will require a post-secondary education, the vast majority won't require a bachelor's degree. Instead, most will call for an associate's degree and/or industry-recognized certification.
The challenge is not a lack of people. Although Washington and Richmond are quick to tout a 4 – 5 precent unemployment rate, the more meaningful U-6 rate continues to hover at 9.9 percent. This includes those who have stopped looking, are underemployed or are working part-time while seeking full time employment. This fact is apparent when hundreds of resumes are submitted for a single job opening with few exhibiting the skills advertised with the position. Clearly, these applicants recognize their skills deficit but are applying out of desperation, unable to find work in their own field of study. Fortunately, we have the opportunity to improve this situation.
In September, Chancellor Glenn DuBois of Virginia's Community College System presented a report to the General Assembly's finance committees. It was the result of work by a dozen workforce-focused organizations and over 1500 business and community leaders from across the Commonwealth. From dozens of business town-hall discussions and subsequent meetings, a conspicuous theme emerged. The lack of credentialed workers is impeding Virginia's current and future economic growth. Subsequently, four key barriers were identified:
• The Skills Training Gap — the lack of training opportunities
• The Interest Gap — a societal stigma or unawareness of the career opportunities
• The Affordability Gap — lack of financial aid available relative to that of 4-year degrees
• The Competitiveness Gap — the limited tools available for Virginia businesses to train or retrain their employees compared to other states.
In his report, Chancellor DuBois presented a plan to address each. This strategy would develop training programs in high-demand and in-demand career fields. It establishes a targeted campaign to introduce students, counselors, and veterans to the career opportunities available through industry-recognized credentials and expands need-based financial aid for individuals pursuing them. It also establishes a matching fund for private investment in job training skills for immediate employment. To achieve these goals, the proposal asks the state for $40 million over two years, no small investment.
My support for this program derives from a variety of perspectives. As an employer of credentialed workers, I've experienced the situation noted above, receiving hundreds of resumes for one position where few offered the requisite skills. Our customers, largely manufacturers, experience the same. As a recruiter, advisor, and foundation board member in Virginia's Community College System, I've spoken to classrooms and individual students who were unaware of these opportunities or hadn't considered them, assuming they were beneath their career expectations. Yet, after learning of the extraordinary marketability, high pay, and advancement opportunities offered, many reconsidered. And, as a legislator, I became accustomed to the unsubstantiated return-on investment claims nearly every stakeholder hyped when promoting their cause. In this case however, the return is quantifiable and the path is clear. The state invests in these programs; students learn high-demand skills, find immediate employment, and pay state income tax at the rate of 5.75 percent.
There is no shortage of requests for education funding this year, from new programs to new buildings. If the General Assembly is willing to consider $50 million for a new arts building at a single university this year, I believe $40 million spread over two years to 23 community colleges leading to thousands of quality careers is also worthy of consideration – perhaps more so.
Nineteen states have already acted. Recognizing that business comes to where talent resides, legislatures are investing heavily to train their workforce while successfully recruiting employers. Virginia's neighbor and perhaps greatest economic competitor, North Carolina, currently invests $92 million in its credentialing programs. A visit to companies in the Research Triangle Park will demonstrate its success. You'll find similar achievements around the nation. In many instances, these are the states now ranking above ours as the best states for business.
Over the next few weeks, I'll visit with many of my former colleagues to encourage support for this program. You can help by writing your legislator to ask the same. It's not often our tax dollars can earn such a positive and direct return on investment.
Watson, a former member of Virginia's House of Delegates, represented the 93rd District.


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Ezra had set his heart to study the law of the LORD and to practice it, and to teach His statutes and ordinances in Israel (Ezra 7:10 NASB).
There are many responsibilities on a pastor's job description. But there is one that stands above all the rest: He is a student and communicator of God's Word to the people.
Setting Your Heart
Ezra's determination in this arena was so strong that God described it like this: "Ezra had set his heart."
The Bible would later describe Jesus as one who "set [His] face like flint" to go to Jerusalem (Isaiah 50:7), even though He knew the cost. Ezra had made a similar determination.
Any pastor worth his salt is a man who perseveres. Jesus called those who run away at the first site of conflict "hired hands" who are not in it for the long haul (John 10:12).
Ezra was carried by a lifelong passion to seek God through His Word. And the payoff for him, his people, and the kingdom was monumental.
. . . On the Right Things
Many people have set their heart on something. Some have a huge desire for self-comfort or self-glory or self-promotion. They are determined to be known and loved. Power, pleasure, and money are common goals.
But Ezra set his heart on three eternally profitable goals: to study the Word, to do what he would find God telling him to do in the Word, and then to help others do the same. This triad passion would serve him well for a lifetime.
. . . To Be Usable to the King
Ezra was grateful for the favor of an earthly king. It allowed him to return to his land and people after years in Babylonian captivity.
This was made possible, though, by the unseen, sovereign hand of the great King he served. "He came to Jerusalem, because the good hand of his God was upon him" (Ezra 7:9). Ezra's determined desire was to know and serve this King.
He was used in the lives of the people when he returned to Jerusalem. But his most memorable season came when his friend, Nehemiah, returned and built the wall around Jerusalem in 52 days. At the end of this work, Ezra was called, and he was ready.
Nehemiah 8 records that they made him a wooden podium and stood him in front of all the people, who had "gathered as one man" (v. 1).
"He read from [the Scriptures] before the square … until midday … and all the people were attentive to the book of the law" (v. 3). Ezra and the other priests read the Bible to the people and then applied it, "translating to give the sense so that they understood the reading" (v. 8).
The end result of this preaching was one of the greatest national moments of confession, revival, repentance, and restoration in human history. The entire nation came back to God.
When the time came, Ezra was ready. Why? For years he had set his heart to study, obey, and teach the Word.
Who knows the days of usefulness God may give to any of us? But only the prepared are used as Ezra was.

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Funeral homes in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Funeral Homes in New Bedford
Below you will find a list of all the funeral homes in New Bedford. Each listing provides full address details, map and directions to the funeral home and contact phone numbers.
- Aubertine-Lopes Funeral Home & Cremation SVCS
- Austin-Carney Inc
- Boulevard Funeral Home
- Brooklawn Funeral Home
- Cabral-Baylies Square Funeral Home Inc
- Cabral-Lamoureux Funeral Home
- Chausse-Dumont Funeral Home
- Donaghy Funeral Home Inc
- Kirby Funeral Home
- Machnowski-Schick Funeral Home Inc
- Perry Funeral Home Inc
- Rock Funeral Home
- Saunders-Dwyer Funeral Home
- Wilson Funeral Chapel
What is the average cost of a funeral in New Bedford?
How much a funeral is going to cost can be an important question to many families today, and a deciding factor in which funeral home or cremation provider in New Bedford to select. The cost of a funeral can vary quite significantly, depending on the services provider you select and the type of funeral service you opt for.
The average cost of a funeral has been surveyed at $8,350 by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), and $7,045 by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). This cost does not include any cemetery fees, so the full cost for a funeral is likely to be nearer $10,000.
Funeral costs are made up of professional service fees and funeral merchandise. It is possible to reduce funeral costs by selecting a more affordable funeral services provider in New Bedford and purchasing funeral merchandise, such as a casket, from a third-party seller.
How much does a cremation cost in New Bedford?
The average cost of a cremation is $2,250 according to CANA. However, you are likely to find that cremation costs in New Bedford will differ between cremation providers and crematories. The price of a cremation will also depend on whether you opt for a basic cremation or a full service cremation.
Direct cremation in New Bedford
A direct cremation is a very simple and inexpensive cremation option. New Bedford direct cremation services offer a basic, no fuss, option to conduct a cremation disposition at the lowest cost possible. To find the best price on direct cremation in New Bedford, you need to check out the DFS Memorials provider for New Bedford.
Preplanning a funeral in New Bedford
Preplanning a funeral is an ideal way to ensure your final wishes are met and the finances to cover your funeral expenses are laid aside. It can remove a burden of emotional decision-making and financial stress from surviving family all important in these more difficult economic times!
You can take out a funeral plan with a funeral home in New Bedford, or make funeral insurance arrangements. Alternatively, you can set up a P.O.D account and document your wishes in readiness. A funeral planning guide for New Bedford is available in our Library/Info section on the left, as are many other articles to assist you plan a funeral in New Bedford.
Cremation plans in New Bedford
You can also arrange a prepaid cremation plan in New Bedford if you wish. Simple, low cost cremation plans are available from most cremation services providers. The cost for a cremation plan will depend upon certain factors, such as your age at the time of taking out the plan, how the plan is financed and what is included with the cremation plan.
There are some very affordable cremation plans in New Bedford, so be sure to check and compare cremation providers.
Send flowers to a funeral home in New Bedford
If you wish to send funeral flowers to a funeral home in New Bedford, you can select the funeral home to send flowers to, or click here to view a full selection of funeral flowers.


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Saturday, 7 February 2009
LVPS: A Day of Drama and Intrigue for BMW ORACLE Racing
TEAMORIGIN and BMW ORACLE Racing full on. Image copyright Gilles Martin-Raget/BMW ORACLE Racing.
by Jane Eagleson
The much-anticipated match between BMW ORACLE Racing and Team Origin was full of drama and excitement, but ended in bizarre fashion when Team Origin withdrew after just two legs with damage to their headsail foil and indicated they would be heading to the protest room to dispute an on-the-water ruling resulting from a pre-start incident.
Team Origin's withdrawal left BMW ORACLE Racing to sail around the course alone and finish with the victory. However, a collision during the aggressive pre-start saw the yachts leave the line with a hard-contact penalty against BMW ORACLE Racing. This collision occured as the yachts peeled apart from a tight dial-up. BMW ORACLE Racing had the British team in all kinds of trouble, pinned in the dreaded "coffin corner" to the left hand side of the startline and with very few options.
As the yachts bore away from the dial-up to start their run for the line, BMW ORACLE Racing headed away on port tack, while Team Origin bore away onto starboard tack. When they split apart, the two transoms touched lightly and BMW ORACLE Racing received a penalty.
After a spirited tacking duel up the first windward leg and constantly attacking on the downwind leg, BMW ORACLE Racing was close astern of Team Origin as they charged towards the leeward gate. BMW ORACLE Racing rounded the left hand side of the gate, while Team Origin headed for the right side. But, unable to hoist a genoa because of a damaged headstay foil, Team Origin kept sailing downwind away from the course and withdrew from the race.
Although they completed their penalty turn during their lone march around the second half of the race, the rules of the this regatta are that teams have points removed for "hard-contact" penalties. The initial ruling on the water was that BMW ORACLE Racing would be docked 1 point, while Team Origin would lose half a point. BMW ORACLE Racing was not aware of any contact, but accepted the ruling. Team Origin came off the water flying a red flag, indicating a potential protest against the Race Committee.
After a brief hearing, chairman of the International Jury Dyer Jones announced that the on-the-water rulings would stand and confirmed BMW ORACLE Racing would lose 1 point and Team Origin would lose 0.5pt.
Other Gold Fleet results:
Alinghi beat Damiani Italia Challenge
Emirates Team New Zealand beat Luna Rossa Challenge
In the Silver Fleet:
Pataugas K-Challenge beat Team Shosholozas
China Team beat Greek Challenge
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Caltrain is reporting delays Monday morning after a train fatally struck a person in San Francisco, according to the transportation agency.
The train involved was travelling just south of the 22nd Street Caltrain Station when it hit the person who was said to be trespassing on the tracks, according to Caltrain.
Roughly 500 people were on the train at the time of the incident, Caltrain indicated. No injuries have been reported at this time.
BART is providing mutual aid, according to Caltrain.
Commuters are encouraged to check Caltrain's Twitter feed for the latest information on delays.
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"People can lose some calories during their sleep" – This sentence will truly amaze you and will make you question that how a person can lose weight during his or her sleep. But the truth is that your body does burn calories during snooze, and taking the right steps can augment that burn considerably.
Can you increase your sleeping metabolism enough to get thin without other lifestyle changes? Possibly not! With a hale and hearty diet and regular exercise, these tips may be just what a person needs to help win the battle of the bulge. Here, we shall discuss certain ways to burn calories while you sleep.
- Sleep deeply: It sounds counter-discerning, but a person actually burns more calories during sleep than while lying in bed wide awake because his brain is highly active during the REM stages. Plus, during REM sleep his internal temperature spikes, which means his body is working harder to produce heat. To guarantee maximum REM sleep, a person should keep a regular schedule so that his body is used to conking out when he lays down for the night. Turning off the computer or television an hour or two before bed can endorse relaxation, as can darkening the room entirely.
Also Read : How Running Helps In Weight Loss
- Building up your muscles: The most reliable way to burn more calories around the clock for a person is to pump up his/her muscles with strength-training exercises. He can go for handheld weights or use weight machines at the gym, or work out the no-cost way by doing push-ups, squats, bicycle manoeuvres and other callisthenic exercises. Although it may take a while to build up enough muscles to make a significant difference in overnight calorie burning, over time you can boost your metabolism by as much as 15 percent. Additionally, you will burn more calories at the time of exercise, as well as several hours afterwards.
- Turning off the heater: Some scientists have linked heaters with obesity saying the simple act of turning down your thermostat may originate several pounds to melt away naturally over time. That's because a person's body must work to produce extra heat in cooler climates to uphold a normal body temperature.
The above mentioned are some of the ways which can burn some calories while sleeping. For a good, healthy and fit lifestyle you need to have proper diet along with sound sleep each night. Lack of sleep may certainly spoil your health. Right amount of exercises and nutrition are considered as the essentials to burn calories in your body. These two works greatly when you are in your deep sleep and hence sound sleep is must to cut down your fats.


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Last year they were suddenly there and everybody seemed to be immediately hooked to them: the Artist Trading Coins! I had never heard of such thing and had no idea what it was. But I follow a Dutch lady on Facebook, who is a true crafting expert with long years of experience. She explained how she did it. At first ...Read More »
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Unboxing of… GoPress & Foil (with video!)
Yesterday it finally happened. My parcel from Paperpads.nl was delivered, containing my newest 'toy': the GoPress & Foil machine! It wasn't quite easy to actually get the parcel. For three days in a row DHL tried to deliver in the evening, while the business center where our mailbox is, is closed by then. Very clever… not! So instead of Monday ...Read More »


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Light: Loneliness, Fragmentation and Mental Health
Depression, Autism, Loneliness and other psychological dis-eases have one common factor:
( Its not the cause, but something they share ).
Fragmentation is like making droplets out of an Ocean.
the Ocean is us.
the Droplets are parts of us That We subconsiously reject.
The next series of videos show You a way to solve Fragmentation.
( WARNING: This does not mean all mental health disorders will magically disappear!
it might only make it easier to Cope with them ).


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In Summer 2015, a lot of schools suffered from what was a very sudden and unexpected shift in the way the Cambridge iGCSE English exam was marked. In September 2015 I wrote this analysis of the exam, using the examiner report from the June 2015 series plus what we could glean from some of the papers we recalled for our centre. Hopefully this is of use to other English departments in the next few weeks!
iGCSE Examiners Report – Analysis for teaching 2015/16
In the Summer 2015 series, there were significant changes in emphasis to the way in which the iGCSE English paper was marked.
Pupil responses were expected to be "tethered" to the source text, but were penalised if they stuck to it too closely in terms of structure, language or detail. Continue reading "iGCSE Examiner Report Analysis"


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The jihad continues
The Muslim North Sudanese will never forgive the Southern Sudanese for ditching both the Sudan as a whole, and their rejection of dhimmitude under Muslim rule. The icing on the cake was the South's new president traveling to Israel, and setting up its embassy in Jerusalem no less, the only state in the world that has done so. The South Sudanese government is deserving of all our help. Long live South Sudan!
Sudan declares war on South Sudan: Will this draw in East Africa, and China?
Less than a year after South Sudan gained its official independence, the new country is at war with its rival, Sudan.
Although relations between the two countries started out well, hostilities had been brewing almost from the very beginning, over how the two countries would share revenues from the sale of oil – most of which is now within South Sudan's territory, and all of which must be transported through Sudan's oil pipelines to foreign markets. The final spark, though, appears to have been over the borders between the two countries. South Sudan had long banked on receiving the Abyei region, including the oil fields nearby at Heglig. Last week, South Sudanese troops took Heglig by force, prompting Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to proclaim a state of war.
While there is no formal declaration of war, Bashir told troops at a rally that they would be marching to Juba, South Sudan's capital.
"Heglig isn't the end, it is the beginning," President Bashir was quoted by the Wall Street Journal as saying on a Thursday visit to South Kordofan state, where Sudan is facing a separatist rebellion by Nuba Mountain militants. "And we shall go all the way to Juba."


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Are you a growing small or midsize Omaha business? As your business gains traction and expands, you may find yourself running out of physical space for new hires or new equipment. Growing businesses often find that their current facility no longer provides the optimal infrastructure necessary to run their business productively. Buildings can only support so many people and so much activity before they are no longer effective.
So what factors should you consider when deciding to move your office? Take a look at the top 5 reasons why companies decided to move and the average costs associated with moving. Then, don't forget to download our Complete Guide to Your Office Move!
Over one million corporate moves occur every year in the US. The top reasons why businesses decide to move include: the need to upgrade their facilities or equipment, the desire to decrease incurred costs or increase profits, the wish to find a larger qualified workforce to employ, to reach new consumer markets, or to increase the quality of life for employees. Will moving your office provide these additional benefits for your business?
Budgeting is also a substantial factor to consider. On average, you should expect to pay $750 - $4,500 to move a 1,500-sq. ft. office, $1,500 - $9,000 to move a 3,000-sq. ft. space, and $5,000 - $30,000 to move a 10,000-sq. ft. business. Whether you end up paying on the higher or lower end of your spectrum depends on how much equipment, furniture, files, work spaces etc. you have to move. Additionally, extra costs are often incurred when movers have to carry items a long distance to and from the truck, if they have to finagle through elevators and staircases, or if furniture takes a long time to dismantle/rebuild. Also remember to discuss the movers' policy on tipping. Always budget for more than you expect to pay, so that you're ready for any unforeseen expenses.
For more information, timelines, checklists, and extra tips on executing your own office move, be sure to check out our Complete Guide to Your Office Move.


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how hot is that? bubbling. ladies, i've spent the last 4 years making 2 humble closets work. how i did it, i couldn't tell you. my vision is my own little boutique. a center island for jewelry, a full length mirror, a bench or chair.
i could store my fall and winter threads on one side and my spring and summer on the other. it wouldn't be an excuse to buy too many clothes. seriously, it wouldn't. at least twice a year i go through all of my clothes and donate anyway. but the idea of space, a good view and reaching for that blazer without knocking everything down excites me.
i needed some visuals for reference so i googled some examples. i think a trip to ikea may be in the near future:


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Amy has been performing at festivals since 2012 and has graced the stages of Glastonbury, Bestival and Isle of Wight Festival, to name but a few!
On top of this, Amy offers walkabout entertainment, interactive games, and comedy performances to suit.
- Shows for all the family
- Late night comedy shows
- Walkabout entertainment
- Characters – Carlos Bangs, Hooper Hero, Bride to Be, Betty Hoop and more!
- Hula Hoop Workshops
- Clown & Comedy Workshops
- Improv Games Workshops
- Get Your Game On Workshop
- The Hearty Cabaret
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The rules are simple:
• One must work from the book and not reveal Tim's techniques (If you don't have the book, you can get one from Tim himself, autographed (!)... there 's still time as there are still a few challenges left in this series!)
• You need to link your creation to Linda's blog
• You need to visit the design team's blogs and leave comments on their interpretations.
This week's challenge is to implement the technique described on Page 44 of the book: "Eroded Metal". I tired this technique using "Abandoned Coral", "Cracked Pistachio", "Old Paper" and "Antique Bronze" Distress Paints. I wasn't totally satisfied as it looked more like wood grain than metal because I was having issued with covering without streaks:
I did a marbled alcohol ink treatment on the glossy side of this variant, using "Raspberry", "Watermelon" and "Shell Pink":
I die cut from the variant (two metallic/alcohol ink) sheet using a set of floral dies from Serendipity Stamps (#033 Flower Pops)":
I then used the Cuttlebug Embossing Plus folder 2000251 (Fanciful Labels), a "Picked Raspberry" Distress Marker, A Hero Arts C3037 ("Spring") and Sheer Shimmer spray to create a label:


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This track sized trolley fits standard wooden tracks and within the road of floor play mats. Links up to magnetic train sets through metal "headlights" at both ends. Take a ride in Mister Roger's Neighborhood - ideal play with wood building blocks. Also makes a great stocking stuffer. Take the trolley to school for show and tell promoting community, neighborhood and kindness to one another --- this is what Mister Roger's stood for.Full size Trolley also available.Details:
3" long x 1 1/4" wide x 2" highAges 3 and overLifetime GuaranteeMade in USA


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Children are prone to bumps and bruises of all types because of their curiosity and active lifestyle. What if painful, red bumps form in their mouth, though, that's not the result of falling down? Your child may have contracted herpangina. Read on to learn more about the condition and how you can relieve discomfort.
More About This Condition
Herpangina is a viral infection common in children between 1 and 4 years of age. According to Boston Children's Hospital, this condition manifests with small blister-like lesions in the mouth and throat. The cause is often attributed to the ECHO virus, explains the National Institutes of Health. This contagious condition peaks in the summer and fall and cases are reported worldwide. Although mostly prevalent in children, adults can also contract herpangina, also known as hand, foot and mouth disease. Herpangina can be uncomfortable for your child, but the lesions and symptoms usually clear within a week without complications.
Symptoms of Herpangina
Along with the mouth sores, this condition may also cause headache, fever, loss of appetite and a sore throat making swallowing very painful. The mouth sores resemble small fluid-filled bumps or blisters that appear white or whitish gray with a red border. They are visible on the roof of the mouth, back of the throat, and other fixed areas inside the mouth. Fever onset can be quick and range from 101 to as high as 106. Avoiding dehydration with palliative remedies is paramount.
Relieving Discomfort
Since this condition is viral, treating the symptoms is all you can do to make your child comfortable. Most often, herpangina is diagnosed by a healthcare professional, but it is considered mild and has no specific treatment. Some suggestions to relieve symptoms are:
- Reducing pain and fever with ibuprofen or acetaminophen
- Increasing cold fluids or foods, like sugar-free ice pops
- Eating a non-irritating, bland diet
- Gargling with cool water or Peroxyl
Trying to maintain the oral environment while your child is sick may be a challenge, but encourage or assist with toothbrushing and other oral hygiene routines. Swish with a mouthwash to promote the healing of minor mouth irritations. But be sure to check in with your dentist that a rinse is age-appropriate before incorporating it into your child's oral care routine.
Like many other viruses, herpangina is contagious and can be spread easily to classmates or siblings. It is important to take precautions like good hand hygiene and disinfecting surfaces your child has touched. Perhaps most important is isolating your ill child and keeping them home from school or daycare until they have completely recovered.


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Building momentum in the fight against human trafficking
January 9, 2018 by Verafin
Throughout 2017 awareness of human trafficking as a modern human tragedy — orchestrated by criminal organizations on a global scale — continued to grow. Equally important, there was an increased...
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2017 Trends & Tech: Year in Review
Originally Presented: December 12, 2017
Industry experts: Brendan Brothers, Anti-Financial Crimes Specialist; and Mauriceo Castanheiro, Director of Fraud Analytics, discuss the challenges financial institutions faced in 2017, the trends to watch for in 2018,...
Investigating Human Trafficking
It is estimated that there are more than 40 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. This infographic provides a roadmap of tips and suggestions that will help you and your...
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Best Practices for Human Trafficking Investigations
Originally Presented: November 29, 2017
Financial institutions and investigators can play a critical role the fight against Human Trafficking — to follow the money, uncover perpetrators, and protect potential victims of this terrible crime...
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2017 Crime Trends & Technology
Originally Presented: July 12, 2017
Verafin industry experts: Brendan Brothers, Anti-Financial Crimes Specialist; and Mauriceo Castanheiro, Director of Fraud Analytics; discuss the challenges financial institutions faced to date in 2017, the trends to watch...
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Using analytics to uncover and help human trafficking victims
March 21, 2017 by Verafin
"It ought to concern every person, because it is a debasement of our common humanity. It ought to concern every community, because it tears at our social fabric. It ought...
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Human Trafficking Detection & Investigation
Verafin's cloud-based, customer-centric FRAMLx software improves your ability to quickly detect if your customers are involved in human trafficking activity. Risk-based alerts contain a wide range of evidence and visual...
U.S. Court Case: 9 Banks and 50 Bank Accounts Exploited by Human Trafficking Ring
February 21, 2017 by Denise Hutchings
"Follow the money and you will find the trafficker… Financial investigation plays a crucial role in successful investigation of trafficking in persons." An outstanding financial investigation which was conducted in...
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BSA/AML Compliance & Management
Financial institutions are facing rising compliance costs, increased regulatory scrutiny, and money laundering risks from sophisticated criminal organizations engaging in illicit activities such as human trafficking, drug trafficking and terrorist...


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Playing the long game, notes on hiring, and our Series A
June 30, 2019
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"Today never feels like it will be history, but it will. And more likely than not, you will look back and realize that you should have known." — @scottbelsky
Well, I find myself just past the end of Q2 2019 and well overdue for a small update. Before I dive in, I would like to extend an incredible amount of gratitude to all of the people who are in my life—both those who have been by my side and those who I've met recently. At the end of the day, other people are what make life worth living and I hope I never take all of the truly wonderful people in my life for granted.
1H 2019 saw a lot of exciting things. One of the things that I learned about "exciting things" is that it's often the case that when you're in the moment of it, it actually feels only somewhat celebratory at best. It's not until you look back or speak about it that it begins to accumulate worth—though as the aforementioned Scott Belsky quote illustrates, I suppose I should know by now.
In April, Possible Finance launched in the state of Ohio. We're now licensed in six states, and are a team of 17!
In May, we announced Possible Finance's $10.5M Series A fundraising round. The effects of this I discuss further below, but it really was and is a big deal. Thanks to all of our investors who believe in our team and mission, and to everyone who has supported us thus far! (We did get to have a pretty fun office party to celebrate.)
In June, we launched the Rosebud Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Lakota Native American youth get to and graduate from college. One of my stealth-mode projects from last quarter is now in the light of day, and my friend Troy and I have been working hard to make it a reality. I've always been invested in education, both coming from a family of educators and having served on the Washington State Board of Education, and while I'm not a place in my life where I want to pick up and devote myself to teaching, I'm trying to do my best to use my time and current skills to widen the stage for others to help, too.
Playing the Long Game™
I joined Possible Finance as the first employee a bit over a year ago now. The first year at a startup that wasn't failing was certainly enthralling—seeming to have big news every week, never slowing down, and never not working. I actually function quite well like that, especially with a project-based structure. However, a number of habits that lend well to scaling a startup through its infancy don't scale a company or team, for that matter, beyond that. I admire greatly the work ethic of our co-founders, and find that it's easy to work around the clock when there's so much to be done. Truthfully, though, there is always so much to be done and there always will be so much to be done that the task for me is no longer continuing to work, but to craft a lifestyle that allows me to be effectively working when I do work and staying healthy with a balance of time with my friends and family. Having raised a Series A, we're asking ourselves a lot of new questions at work, and it's become more important to me than ever before to settle in for the Long Game™.
While at an organizational level at work, the Long Game™ is about things like getting health insurance, the Long Game™ for me is about blending work and other aspects of life in a sustainable combination. I find myself restructuring my approach and mindset about a lot of things, and one of those things is how I think about the interplay of strictly work-related things and non-work-related things. Jeff Bezos' concept of work-life harmony has resonated lately, because while I spend long hours in the office, I don't find that it feels like I ever have to be there. (So basically what I'm saying is that I may disappear for months on end. Just kidding, that's unhealthy.) Realistically, I'm taking some time to do new explorations about what things matter to me, how I translate those priorities into my life, and how to communicate more effectively with other people. That's the thing about the Long Game™—other people matter!—and you have to be excellent at expressing yourself and your thoughts in order to keep things smooth. I always say that I'm growing with the company, and by that, all I mean is that I am also in a period of accelerated growth, firsts, and hard work.
When the only way out is through
There were a few times in the last year that were harder than others, both personally and professionally. That's to be expected. I have tried so hard in the last year to release the guilt of not tackling something perfectly the first time, and to remember that I should provide myself the same level of patience as I do others who are also learning. Essentially all of us at work are in roles that we've never had before, and it's up to all of us to make them work for us. Though an overused metaphor, when you put the reps in, you get better. Once you do A for a second time, you can move on to fail at B, and when you've done B another couple of times, you can start doing C, D, and E, and so forth. Perseverance and resilience are some of humankind's greatest qualities, and they become applicable in so many ways.
Notes on hiring
I'm learning how to hire people for different roles, and it's hard, though to be honest, it's hard in ways I didn't expect and for reasons I didn't know would exist. Knowing if someone has the correct technical skills is actually quite irrelevant sometimes, and it's incredible how much you can learn about how someone works with others in a 45-minute interview. (So why do people spend so much time making little progress bar thingies on their resumes? Unclear.) Understanding your own team's dynamics and needs is critical to being able to articulate what you're actually hiring for. Unfortunately, I wasn't that surprised about a lot of what I heard from many candidates about their experiences with recruiting at other companies. At a certain scale, hiring becomes another process to be optimized, but it seems hard for people to remember the people behind the names. It's a cycle that easily begets apathy on both sides—and what a disheartening way to be hiring people or finding a job. Treat people like people and even ending a hiring process with someone will feel easier.
Being, going, and knowing home
I moved this month, and for the first time, I'll be living somewhere for longer than one year. It seems insignificant when in fact, knowing that I can invest time and effort into making a place really feel like home has had a tremendous impact on how I've settled in. I always speak about making sure that my own feeling of "home" is internalized and therefore independent from any sort of outside influence, but in honesty, that's out of fear. Having gone through moving every quarter when I was in college to moving all the way to Scotland and back did not make me excited for the emotional move, so to speak, every time I had a physical move. I have done a good job of internalizing home and creating a network of add-ins in people that I love very much, but it's relatively new to have a physical home as an extension of my understanding of it. I've been doing things to make it mine and I feel very newly relaxed. (It's also serendipitous that we're moving offices and we're moving even closer to my new apartment.)
Supporting Materials
The One Line A Day journal. I've had mine for almost two years now and it's slowly made its way into my list of Irreplaceable Items. Seeing my entries from even a year ago often force me to remember how much I've learned and truly how much I've changed in positive ways.
Today, Explained podcast episode from May 31, "Sex and branding". I listened to this a few weeks back and wow, if you have ever been curious about cults and deeply evil human beings, listen to it.
Snacks Daily podcast. Recently acquired by Robinhood, I listen to Snacks Daily semi-daily for interesting takes on companies IPOing, various mergers and acquisitions, and some product strategy stuff. It's certainly a fun and light way to consume the information that could easily be boring otherwise.
In keeping up with the 2020 election, I watched the first democratic debates…and then promptly turned to The Daily Show's take — Night I, Night II. (Bonus: a Twitter thread of some of Marianne Williamson's best tweets surfaced after the debates as well. It's great.)
KARAFF Carafe from IKEA. This amazingly cheap (quite literally $2.00) carafe from IKEA is one of my favorite new household items. I make and keep iced tea in it in my fridge and it's just so satisfying to hold and pour from.
Can't Unsee. A fun online game in which you must choose the "most correct" user interface design. UI is so nuanced, and while this is solely visual, it's a fun exercise.
Looking Ahead
Summer is in full swing in Seattle, which means that people will actually be outside and you may even get a smile from a stranger. Possible Finance will be moving offices at the end of next month, and as many have told me, I will most certainly miss our current office even though it's getting extremely cozy. We now have three phone booths in addition to our one conference room: the supply closet, the landing at the top of the stairs, and the landing at the middle of the staircase. Our new office has multiple phone rooms and meeting rooms. It will definitely be an upgrade, though even now I remember our first office at the SLU WeWork, when we got up to five people in a four-person office, with a distinct bittersweetness.
I'm deciding where I should travel to next. I haven't even left the country in the last year; my flight log is all domestic and actually only SEA and SFO. I've been eyeing Japan (I took Japanese in high school but never visited) and of course, Scotland (I miss all of my friends there so much!). We'll have to see—any and all suggestions are welcome!
Maybe this time I'll get an actual article about something other than a quarterly update. But at the same time, sometimes I'm really just preoccupied doing all of the things that make it into the quarterly update. Prioritization wins out in the end.
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THE Philippine archery team hopes to pick up from where young Gabriel Moreno left off as it eyes at least a medal finish in the coming 17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
The country will be sending a complete compound team in the Asiad that starts on Sept. 19, which newly-elected Philippine Archers National Network and Alliance Inc (PANNA) president Federico Moreno as medal hopeful.
Moreno is the father of 16-year-old Gabriel, which provided the country a gold medal in the recent Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China after teaming up with Li Jiaman of China in the mixed event.
"We are a very strong (team). It's not yet at its peak, but very motivated, very excited, and medal hopeful," said the elder Moreno, who appeared with his son in the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at Shakey's Malate.
"(The team) is a seasoned veteran, may experience na."
Veteran Earl Yap, Joan Tabanag, Dean Adriano, Ian Chipeco, the comebacking Amaya Paz , among others, composed the archery team to the Asiad.
An inspiration to the Incheon-bound archers is the recent feat of the 16-year-old Moreno, who defied the odds in China and showed Filipino archers can deliver in the world stage.
"I think this is the start for all our athletes to believe na hindi imposibleng maka-gold sa Olympics," said the younger Moreno in the session presented by Shakey's, Accel, and Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
Moreno started to take up the sport at the age of six, but not after trying other games such as basketball, karate, swimming, badminton, and soccer.
"Nung nag-enjoy siya sa archery, then that's the time I supported him 100 percent," said Moreno's father.
The success of the young Moreno is just the beginning of what the PANNA president said is a six-year training program he is implementing within the federation.
"We've put in place a six-year training program, not only for the 2016 Rio de Jainero Olympics but also for the 2020 Olympics and the World Championship. Our mission is to win a gold in both Olympics and the World," he said.
"For the Rio Olympics, we are targeting a complete men and women's teams, aside from the individual entries. Matindi ang ang aming ambisyon, but we know we can do this."


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Any classification system should be evaluated with respect to a variety of philosophical and practical concerns. This paper explores several distinct issues: the nature of a work, the value of a statement, the contribution of information science to philosophy, the nature of hierarchy, ethical...
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Bernard Stiegler's critique of and supplement to Martin Heidegger's account of the independence of entitiesDownload
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This thesis first provides an explication of Bernard Stiegler's implicit critique of Martin Heidegger's account of the independence entities. After accomplishing this explication, an explanation and justification of Stiegler's theory of entities, in the form of technology, is given to see if it...
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The principle of compositionality states that the meaning of a complex expression is determined by the meanings of its constituent parts and the way those parts are combined. Jerry Fodor has argued that semantic productivity and systematicity require compositionality and that compositionality...
Whenever an object constitutes, makes up or composes another object, the objects in question share a striking number of properties. This paper is addressed to the question of what might account for the intimate relation and striking similarity between constitutionally related objects. According...
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U.S. convicts Mexico's 'El Chapo' drug cartel boss
Jurors in federal court in Brooklyn found Guzman, 61, head of the Sinaloa Cartel, guilty on all 10 counts. He faces a possible sentence of life in prison.
Jurors in federal court in Brooklyn found Guzman, 61, head of the Sinaloa Cartel, guilty on all 10 counts. He faces a possible sentence of life in prison.
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Anti-virus giant acquires Israel's Luminate Security in effort to boost its products for cloud; financial details of deal have yet to be disclosed
Trump's tweet appeared to take a page right out of Netanyahu's playbook, who often appeals directly to the Iranian people with messages attacking their leaders
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Flash hasn't died yet, and this great new feature is definitely an improvement. You can now deploy directly to device without a Mac and now without using iTunes. You still need iTunes on the computer. Here are some instructions on how to do it. First install AIR 3.4 on your Windows machine: http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/air3-4.html.
Just get the ZIP version and make a folder on your C drive "c:\air3.4". I've made a habit of putting command line programs right on my C drive to save headaches. I notice one problem, your builds have to use your "Ad Hoc Provisioning Profile" AND "Deployment – Ad Hoc" or you'll get a "Installation Error: PackageExtractionFailed" error. I also got "Installation Error: PackageInspectionFailed" but I recompiled to fixed it. Hopefully they'll fix this soon because Google is not turning up anything about those errors. Eventually it would be great for remote debugging builds, but for now if I notice anything funny, I'll just build a debug version and install using my Mac as usual. Here are my iOS publish settings:
All you have to do is publish your app and in the folder of the resulting IPA you can create a BAT file to uninstall and install the app in one shot. Now I don't have to run to my iMac just to install. Here is my BAT file, please let me know if it needs improvement. This assumes you only have one iOS device attached (via USB) to your Windows machine:
@echo off echo Uninstalling ... call c:\air3.4\bin\adt -uninstallApp -platform ios -appid com.mysite.MyGame echo Sleeping ... ping -n 5 127.0.0.1 >nul echo Installing ... call c:\air3.4\bin\adt -installApp -platform ios -package MyGame.ipa pause
I put a sleep in there because sometimes when I uninstall the device blanks out for a few seconds, but sometimes it doesn't and works fine. Anyway, I'm using this script to dramatically increase my device testing time. Good work Adobe!


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This year's Clockwork Storybook retreat will take place here -- a week of writing, fishing, walking in the woods, outdoor bonfires in the fire pit, indoor bull sessions in front of the fire place.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Story Creek
This is the creek that borders one long curving edge of the property. It's not actually named Story Creek by the way. It's one of the many branches of the Zumbro River. I'm told in the spring and summer its high enough for canoeing and such. We'll see. But there are fish in it. Getting to do some trout fishing without leaving one's property -- now that's a nice day. Just on the other side of the creek you can see a hint of the limestone cliffs that border the far riverbank. So, even though I will have neighbors, they're all up on top of the cliffs (access by a different road) and don't really impact on one's sense of solitude.
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Ah, so that's where the hot librarians will be living....
If nothing else, this spread you bought will be great for hiking, so maybe you can get a lot of exercise in while enjoying nature.
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Sorry, that was me.
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Recently a researcher looking into his family had us scan these trade cards and now we're sharing them with you. These cards represent two Baltimore stores and can help us understand the history of the businesses. The cards can also hint at the nature of advertising from a century ago or more.


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We each have experienced the valleys. We each have been stabbed with hurt. We each have been enclosed by shadows. We each have felt like we have been left alone. Our prayers seem to either bounce off the sky or are just thrown into an empty void. We think no one else has been where we have been before. No one in the world has been so broken in their lives. But… Have you ever thought about the way that shadows are created? By light! Yes, shadows simply mean that a light is present and it is shining behind, before, and around us. Yes, it's difficult going through pain, but we always tend to look more at the shadows rather than the Light that is behind them. It may feel like you're walking through hell, but our God is greater than that. His "love is stronger than death" (Song of Solomon 8:6). Jesus overcame all of this on the cross, and He has made you an over-comer as well.
"Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?" –1Corinthians 15:54b, 55Through the valley, through the pain, through the shadows- the light of Jesus Christ surrounds you. He is a "lamp to [your] feet and a light to [your] path" (Psalm 119:105). He is your "fire by night" (Exodus 13:21). The Father is always with you. He is constantly holding onto you.
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff they comfort me." –Psalm 23:4 "The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelled in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shined." –Isaiah 9:2


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Preparing for college graduation can be difficult enough without worrying about a credit report. Many kids in college have no clue what they will do once they've graduated from school. Sure, getting a job, upgrading a car and improving a current living situation are probably in the sights of most graduating students. But creating a credit report that's graded an A+ should be a priority for kids graduating from college.
Why Credit Reports Are Important to College Students
College students benefit when they work to create a solid credit report. In order to get a job, an apartment or the best rates on auto and home insurance, a clean credit history is required. Prospective employers, landlords, insurance companies and more will use information obtained from a college student's credit report to determine credit worthiness.
College Credit Cards Help Kids after School Ends
A college credit card can be a smart option for a graduating student when used wisely. These cards are designed for the needs of kids in school and can be low interest cards or rewards credit cards. Students can compare college credit cards before they apply to make sure they get the best deal. The best cards offer benefits to students well after they graduate. Low interest rates and rewards programs can make the right college credit card useful after leaving school and entering the workforce.
Understanding How a Line of Credit Works for Students
It's important that students understand how a line of credit works before they apply for credit cards. Interest rates and fees impact the total cost of having a credit card. A student's line of credit is just like a loan- it's just a different way of accessing borrowed money. In addition to rates and fees, students who apply for college credit reports need to be aware of the risk of identity theft. Keeping credit cards, statements, PIN numbers and related information safe is critical for students with a line of credit. Ordering a free credit report online annually is a good way to ensure that a credit history is in good standing and that accounts are safe from identity fraud.


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The University of Southampton Faculty of Medicine looks forward to hosting the Association of Medical Humanities Annual Conference from 7th – 9th July 2014.
The theme of the conference is 'The Art of Compassion' which aims to explore and share the extent to which medical humanities can generate understanding and maximise its potential to transform medical practice. It is hoped that this conference will contribute to the current debate around compassion and the development of compassionate practice in healthcare.
Diverse speakers and workshops will enable the conference to consider the nature of compassion from historical, philosophical, cultural and global perspectives as well as probe current issues such as, whether compassion can be taught or learned; how possible or desirable it is to incentivise compassion in a healthcare system and how the challenges of sustaining compassion can be met.
Conference organisers are calling for papers and presentations now.
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Despite a few tough things that happened last week, all in all, it was a pretty good one. I celebrated my one year anniversary of marriage with Michael!
We had Monday off for Memorial Day. Michael went up to the casino in Baltimore. I stayed home and totally vegged out. Disney Channel had a marathon of their original movies, the ones I grew up with on the Disney Channel, so I had a few of those on in the background while I did some closet cleaning. I didn't get rid of a ton, but I got rid of some stuff, so I feel at least a little good about it.
I got some bad news on Monday night. A dear friend of mine, Stephanie had her second heart transplant on Easter. I know I mentioned it, because I talked about how important being an organ donor is. She had started experiencing some complications with the transplant and her kidneys failed. I learned that she passed away on Monday. While this was always a risk with the transplant, its hard to see someone get another chance at a healthy life, and then they don't make it. She leave behind a sweet husband and beautiful little girl. Stephanie was a woman of faith and is most certainly in a much better place without suffering, but its very hard for those of us who have lost her.
On Tuesday we were going to go to the gym, but it was so beautiful outside, I begged Michael to go for a walk. We drove to my mom's house and parked and started on our first lap. Mom joined us for the 2nd and 3rd lap. We love walking in her neighborhood. Its a great big loop and there are a lot of beautiful homes.
Wednesday was yoga night. I struggled through class a bit. I couldn't seem to get my breathing to match up with my movements, and I was surprised at how sore I felt (though I'm not sure from what). Still, it felt nice to get back to yoga and it helped open up my back a lot.
Thursday was a long, exhausting day at work. I skipped a workout.
After work on Friday, we went to get Mexican food with my brother in law. It was a nice time. Its been awhile since I've had some good Mexican food!
On Saturday, we slept in for awhile, then did some stuff around the house. We also went to the movies for part one of our anniversary celebration to see the movie "Me Before You." I really enjoyed the movie, but it was definitely an emotional rollercoaster. Michael even liked it!
We made it a whole year married! We woke up and had mimosas and cake for breakfast. It sounds fun, but it was a really bad idea. We had champagne that was given to us on our wedding day, so we decided to make mimosas. We decided to have cake for breakfast, because why not? Our tummies didn't like it at ALL!
We both crashed afterward and took a nap. Who knew that at 10am we'd be recovering from partying too hard. We read through our journal from our honeymoon and reminisced about all the good food and fun we had. Michael took me to Isle of Capri (one of our favorite restaurants in VA Beach) for dinner. It was delicious! We had Caesar salad (made at the table – dressing and everything!) and I had the chicken fettuccine alfredo.
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COLDWATER — Readers can borrow and read the eBook for free without waitlists and holds for two weeks Inspired by Pride and Prejudice, author Lacy Williams has introduced a new dual love story with a Wild West twist.
Cowboy Pride, has been selected for the next Big Library Read. Now through July 23, Branch District Library users will be able to borrow the eBook format of the title with no wait lists or holds. Readers can take part in the two-week program by visiting https://woodlands.over drive.com/ or by downloading the Libby app.
Big Library Read is facilitated by OverDrive, the leading platform for eBooks and audiobooks from the library.
Williams is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Cowboy Fairytales series. Cowboy Pride, the third installment of Wyoming Legacy, is a love story where hearts and emotions get tangled, and first impressions count. It's a contemporary romance that serves as an escape from reality for readers.
'Current technology allows us nearly unlimited access to information, including books.
So many books,' Williams said. 'I'm not sure at what age I first read Pride and Prejudice. My early teens, probably. I've read it numerous times through the years. My first fur-baby was a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Mr. Bingley. So, from one (Jane) Austen lover to another, allow me to say, 'You are too generous to trifle with me.' Thank you for reading this book.'
Big Library Read is an international reading program that connects millions of readers around the world simultaneously with an eBook through the library.
Readers can join an online discussion about the book at BigLibraryRead.com.
The free program runs for two weeks and to get started reading, all that's needed is a Branch District Library card.
Cowboy Pride can be read on all major devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Android ™ phones and tablets, Chromebook™ and Kindle®, without worry about wait lists or holds. The title will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, and there are no late fees.
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The Vampire Combat Manual: A Guide to Fighting the Bloodthirsty Undead by Roger Ma
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Overview: WHEN DARKNESS FALLS… WHEN THE UNDEAD RISE WITH A HUNGER FOR BLOOD… WHEN THE HUNT IS ON—AND YOU ARE THE PREY… WILL YOU BE READY?
In the inevitable event of a vampire attack, the average citizen will be forced to engage in vicious hand-to-hand combat. To avoid serious injury, disfigurement, or death by exsanguination, you need to know the proper combat strategies and techniques to ward off a stronger, faster, more agile undead opponent looking to drain the life from your body. Are you prepared?
Genre: Non-Fiction > General
With detailed illustrations and firsthand accounts from vampire combat veterans—as well as interviews with actual members of the undead—this manual provides you with the information you need to survive with your life and blood supply intact, including:
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• The pros—and cons—of decapitation
• Weaponizing Ultraviolet (UV) light against an undead opponent
• Using the Domicile Histodiscordant Reaction (DHR), otherwise known as "The Vampire Invitation," to your advantage
• Solo attacks, team-based combat, and much more…
The Vampire Combat Manual is your indispensable key to survival, whether in a one-on-one battle for blood or a face-off against multiple attackers. Don't wait until the sun goes down—prepare yourself now!
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A Weston-super-Mare man died after taking spice in a town centre car park
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A 48-year-old Weston man died after taking a cocktail of alcohol, spice and cocaine, an inquest was told.
John Crick, of Meadow Villas, had been smoking spice on the fifth floor of the NCP car park in High Street on February 8 when he had a cardiac arrest.
Police officers who were in the car park responding to reports of drug taking, witnessed Mr Crick's collapse and carried out CPR while they waited for an ambulance.
An empty, sealable bag was found by Mr Crick's head and he also had old and new track marks on his arms.
Mr Crick was taken to the Bristol Royal Infirmary, but he died six days later on February 14.
More: Police warning after man dies in Weston and another in 'critical condition'.
An inquest into his death at Avon Coroner's Court in Flax Bourton was told Mr Crick, who was divorced and unemployed, had a long history of drug abuse.
In a report provided for the inquest, his GP Dr James Miller said Mr Crick began smoking cannabis at the age of nine or 10, before moving on to stronger drugs including crack, cocaine and he was smoking heroin by the age of 14.
Dr Miller said Mr Crick had served eight prison sentences for burglary and theft related to drug use.
Dr Karen Denton carried out a postmortem on Mr Crick which revealed he was suffering from bronchial pneumonia at the time of his death.
A toxicology report also showed 'spice had been taken with a recreational dose of cocaine and alcohol'.
In her report, she stated: "Pneumonia can be the cause of a cardiac arrest but this is unusual and generally the person will look and feel extremely ill prior to arresting due to the cause.
"The toxicology report showed consumption of cocaine, which can be associated with cardiac arrest. Also noted in toxicology report are reports of cardiac affects due to spice."
Dr Denton listed the cause of his death as bronchial pneumonia but said the consumption of cocaine and synthetic cannabinoids also contributed to his death.
Assistant coroner Robert Sowersby concluded at the hearing on August 9 Mr Crick suffered a drug-related death.
He said: "It still seems overwhelmingly likely Mr Crick would have been aware of how ill he was through pneumonia if not for the drugs he was taking.
"We can't say whether the cardiac arrest was triggered by pneumonia or drugs, but in any event, without the drugs it seems unlikely he would have died as he did."
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If you are an individual with a job that keeps you up all night, are under a lot of stress, or are taking a medication that interferes with your ability to sleep, we recommend taking Novirin in addition to napping. - Greg Bennett, CBCD
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A short nap may improve the health of the immune system. Research shows that "a 30-minute afternoon nap can restore alertness." (1) Study authors further wrote that "napping has stress-releasing and immune effects. Napping could be easily applied in real settings as a countermeasure to the detrimental health consequences of sleep debt." (See JCEM, from June 6, 2014) (2) Examples of the harmful effects of sleep deprivation include "a negative impact on brain function, metabolism, hormones and the immune system." (1) The study authors suggested that "napping countermeasures may reduce these deleterious health effects by improving the recovery of the neuroendocrine and immune systems." (2)
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People who don't get enough sleep may be damaging their immune system. "People who sleep too little are more likely to develop chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and depression." (See Endocrine Society, from February 10, 2015) (3)
This may be because a lack of sleep causes a drop in the antiviral proteins produced by the immune system. "Lack of sleep also affected the levels of interleukin-6, a protein with antiviral properties, found in the subjects' saliva. The levels dropped after a night of restricted sleep…" (3) When these antiviral proteins produced by the immune system are reduced due to a lack of sleep, a latent virus can reactivate and cause disease. This is exactly what happens with the herpes virus. After an initial infection, it establishes a life-long latent infection, and can reactivate, causing a painful outbreak whenever the immune system is weakened. "For most, a sore appears, heals and is forgotten, although the virus remains latent just waiting for the right circumstances to come back." (See ScienceDaily.com from October 31, 2012) (4) The CBCD recommends that in addition to taking naps to improve the health of the immune system, individuals infected with the herpes virus should also take Novirin to help the immune system target the latent herpes virus. The formula of this natural herpes remedy was found to safely and effectively reduce HSV symptoms in two separate post-marketing clinical studies that followed FDA guidelines.
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The formula of Novirin was tested by Hanan Polansky and Edan Itzkovitz from the CBCD in two clinical studies that followed FDA guidelines. The studies showed that the Novirin formula is effective against the herpes simplex family of viruses, which includes VZV. The clinical studies were published in the peer reviewed, medical journal Pharmacology & Pharmacy, the first, in a special edition on Advances in Antiviral Drugs. Study authors wrote that, "individuals infected with the (HSV-1) … reported a safe decrease in their symptoms following treatment…" (5) The study authors also wrote that, "we observed a statistically significant decrease in the severity, duration, and frequency of symptoms." (5)
Novirin can be ordered online through the product website, here: http://www.novirin.com
Novirin is a natural antiviral dietary supplement. Its formula contains five natural ingredients: Selenium, Camellia Sinesis Extract, Quercetin, Cinnamomum Extract, and Licorice Extract. The first ingredient is a trace element, and the other four are plant extracts. Each ingredient and its dose was chosen through a scientific approach. Scientists at polyDNA, the company that invented and patented the formula, scanned thousands of scientific and medical papers published in various medical and scientific journals, and identified the safest and most effective natural ingredients against latent viruses.
To date, Novirin is the only natural antiviral product on the market with published clinical studies that support its claims.
The Mayo Clinic agrees with the study mentioned above, noting that "lack of sleep can affect your immune system. Studies show that people who don't get quality sleep or enough sleep are more likely to get sick after being exposed to a virus, such as the common cold. Lack of sleep can also affect how fast you recover if you do get sick. During sleep, your immune system releases proteins called cytokines, some of which help promote sleep. Certain cytokines need to increase when you have an infection or inflammation, or when you're under stress. Sleep deprivation may decrease production of these protective cytokines. In addition, infection-fighting antibodies and cells are reduced during periods when you don't get enough sleep." (See MayoClinic.org from July 10, 2012) (6)
When the immune system is weakened, and can no longer protect against viruses, the number of latent viruses will increase, and some might even reactivate.
What is the problem with a high number of latent viruses?
Dr. Hanan Polansky from the CBCD has shown how the DNA of latent viruses can cause major chronic diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and depression. Please note that these are precisely the diseases mentioned in the report on stress, and the chronic diseases that may develop when someone experiences long-term sleep deprivation
According to Dr. Hanan Polansky's theory of Microcompetition, fragments of DNA, called N-boxes, can be dangerous. When foreign N-boxes enter the body (naturally, or artificially, like through an injection of some treatment), they end up in the nucleus, where they attract scarce genetic resources. It is interesting that many common latent viruses, such as the herpes family of viruses, have strong N-boxes in their DNA. (See Microcompetition with Foreign DNA and the Origin of Chronic Disease, from 2003) (7)
What is the problem when the herpes virus reactivates?
When the herpes virus reactivates, it may cause recognizable symptoms such as a genital herpes outbreak. Dr. Charles H. Cook said that "because almost all people are infected by one or more herpes family viruses during their lifetime, the potential impact of these findings are significant … we hope that by understanding how these latent viral infections are controlled that we can prevent reactivation events and improve people's lives." (4) Dr. Cook is the director of surgical critical care at The Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. John Wherry, the deputy editor a medical journal that published a study on the latent herpes virus, said that "Finding ways to control herpes flare ups is important, not only for the health of the person with the virus, but also for preventing its transmission." (4)
"Although sleep is essential when it comes to maintaining a healthy immune system, sometimes, no matter what you do, you just can't get enough. If you are an individual with a job that keeps you up all night, are under a lot of stress, or are taking a medication that interferes with your ability to sleep, we recommend taking Novirin in addition to napping. The formula of this natural herpes remedy was designed to help the immune system target the latent HSV." – Greg Bennett, CBCD
What other treatments are currently available for herpes infections?
"Two types of antiviral treatments against HSV are available: topical and oral. The treatments include penciclovir, acyclovir, famciclovir, and valaciclovir. However, their effectiveness is limited. For instance, a meta-analysis of five placebo-controlled and two dose comparison studies evaluated the effect of aciclovir, famciclovir or valaciclovir on symptoms. The meta-analysis showed that oral antiviral therapy decreases the duration and the associated pain of an outbreak by merely one day." (5). There is also the natural supplement Novirin, which has a formula that was designed to help the immune system target the herpes virus when it is in a latent form.
Interested individuals can view the studies published on the antiviral formula of Novirin here:
All orders of Novirin are completely confidential, and no information is shared or sold to any third party. Privacy is assured.
(1) Lehman, S. "Sleep deprived? Naps might help your immune system." Reuters. Published March 6, 2015.
(2) Brice Faraut, Samir Nakib, Catherine Drogou, Maxime Elbaz, Fabien Sauvet,
Jean-Pascal De Bandt, and Damien Léger "Napping Reverses the Salivary Interleukin-6 and Urinary Norepinephrine Changes Induced by Sleep Restriction." JCEM (The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism). Published Online: February 10, 2015
(3) ScienceDaily.com – "Napping reverses health effects of poor sleep." - Endocrine Society. Published February 10, 2015.
(4) ScienceDaily.com - "How and why herpes viruses reactivate to cause disease." - Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology. Published on October 31, 2012.
(5) Polansky, H. Itzkovitz, E. Gene-Eden-VIR Is Antiviral: Results of a Post Marketing Clinical Study. Published in September 2013. http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=36101#.VNsjjuaUf90
(6) Morgenthaler, T. "I'm having trouble sleeping lately. Does this increase my chances of getting sick?" - MayoClinic.org. Published July 10, 2012.
(7) Polansky, H. "Microcompetition with Foreign DNA and the Origin of Chronic Disease." Published in 2003.


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Josiah Spode II (1754-1827) and The Mount Estate (Penkhull)
Education in Penkhull village - 1841
The waste land or green in the middle of Penkhull village was originally occupied by a pond (see map on the introduction page).
In 1834 largely on the initiative of Arthur Minton of Oakhill Hall a school was built on the south side of the pond. Apart from Arthur Minton the trustees of the new school included the rector of Stoke, John Tomlinson, the patron of Stoke church, and William Taylor Copeland, partner of Josiah Spode III, who took over the firm after Spode's death in 1829.
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No. 124. Jas. Irvine, aged 40:--
I am the superintendent teacher; have attended the school in this capacity two years; We have 64 boys and 56 girls. There are 16 teachers, nine males and seven females. The nature of the instruction is religious, in no instance secular, except writing. The books used are, the Bible, Testament." reading made Easy," a work bearing on religion. They attend the religious worship of the chapel in the afternoon, and are instructed in the morning. Think they improve by their attendance. Most of them are the children of factors; are well conducted and respectful to us as teachers. We do not see much difference between children of pottery and others. I think, however, as compared with other places, not manufacturing, that they are not so good. When boys are taken young to work they associate with men of bad habits, and acquire them. Think that by coming to school they lose evil habits, and we endeavor by all the means in our power to inculcate good ones.
The room (a chapel) is large, airy, and well ventilated, capable of containing 150 on the girls' side, and so on the boys.-All cleanly.
No. 123. Ann Taylor, aged 24.-
I am one of the teachers of this establishment; have been teacher six years; have 48 girls on the books and 46 boys. The system of teaching is the National system, or Belt's. The books used are of a religious character, such as the Bible, Testament, Prayer. Mr. Godfrey, the curate, attends on Sunday mornings, and reads to them. The youngest child present is four years the oldest 16. They all go with the teachers to church service; they return to school in the afternoon, and are examined in their catechisms. No secular instruction of any kind is imparted. Think they make progress. I do not think that there is any perceptible difference between those who work in factories and those who do not. They are well conducted, cleanly, and respectable to us as teachers; there are some exceptions. They are regular in their attendance; frequently absent themselves on account of want of shoes and clothing. We have altogether nine teachers, male and female.
The room is commodious, airy, well ventilated, and capable of containing comfortably 150.
No. 134. E. J. Bentley.-
I am teacher of this school; have had no previous education to fit me for it. The instruction is very simple: as reading, writing, exercises, and singing. We have 30 boys and 50 girls on the books, but owing to the badness of the times have only 60 altogether attending The girls are taught to knit and work; they come as early as four or five, and continue some-times as late as eight or nine. A few present are as young as two; they do not do anything.
The expenses of the school are defrayed by voluntary contributions, and partly by the payments of the children. The amount is 2d. each weekly; if we have three of one family, 4d. will defray the amount for all The rewards for good conduct are small books and occasional holidays; we give them other holidays at Christmas for 14 days. The punishments are trifling, and is left to the discretion of myself as their mistress. There is no other governess or monitor.
Held in the same school-room as the Church National Sunday-school, and well adapted for the purpose.
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