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Education Remixed
March 28, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Non-Profit Events, Past Events, Toronto
Interested in what the latest Toronto's arts and music scenes have to offer? Education Remixed is an evening showcasing the talented artists and students of Toronto's The Remix Project, a charity dedicated to educating and inspiring Toronto's marginalized youth. You'll have the opportunity to soak in creative music, film and art experiences, snack on delicious Pizza Pizza and Steam Whistle Brewing options and arrive in style with UBER cab.
On April 5, 2013 at 8pm, Humber College Event Management Students will host Education Remixed, benefiting The Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.
Students helping students is the philosophy behind the Humber College student run company, TwoTen Events who have been sharpening their event management skills all year long to host the inaugural Education Remixed (#EDxTO), benefiting the Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.
Headlining the event is DJ Romeo bringing R&B mixes to the Berkeley Church Stage. The work of The Remix Project graduates, photography and paintings, will be displayed in the mezzanine.
Special guests such as Andrew Jones, Grey Cup winning offensive line for the Toronto Argonauts are lending their support on April 5th, 2013.
There are a limited number of Education Remixed tickets available through the event sponsor Atendy ($20.00)
WHEN: Friday April 5th, 2013 8pm – 1am
WHERE: Berkeley Church located at 315 Queen St. East.
Don't miss this opportunity to support your local community and fantastic new music.
Website: http://educationremixed.com
Tickets: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?
Donations: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?


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Plus Magazine is a national monthly magazine aimed at people over the age of 50. It is an inspiring magazine based around 5 main sections: health, law and finance, society, leisure an dthe art of living. The objective of Plus Magazine is to provide answers to its readers' day to day questions through expert opinions, testimonials and solutions, while always keeping an optimistic outlook.
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text: Chuck Paddock, host of the TV Show "Open Season" sits down with us on a cold winter's day in Indiana. We talk about whitetail hunting along with several other different species. Chuck is a great guy and has harvested over 30 Pope and Young class deer. He is the Head of Sales and Marketing for Open Season TV.


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The City of Liverpool Youth Championships were held at Firefit Community Sports Centre, Toxteth on Saturday 31st May 2014. Alexandra Petrea won the silver medal in the 16 - 20 years female individual kata, coming second only to one of the England squad members. This is a great result for Alexandra who only reached black belt earlier this year. She is building up a collection of medals in kata now!
Well done Alexandra!


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After successfully sailing charters for 20 years, GrecoSail Yachting was founded by George Papaioannou in 2013 on the idea to offer all the pleasures of sailing, in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Greece.
"Grecosail" is based on the word "Greco" -the Greek- and the NE Wind on the Mariner's Windrose Compass , while is meaningful to us as it brings to mind culture, beauty, strength, energy and life !
We are proud to provide a wide range of excellent sailing yachts for bareboat, skippered and fully crewed yacht charters anywhere in Greece.
Our main charter base is at Alimos Marina in Athens
Why sail with GrecoSail?
We share the same passion for sailing! We have been sailing the Greek islands for more than 20 years and have amassed extensive knowledge and experience to become your best advisors.
We offer personalized sailing vacations by helping plan and customize each aspect of your dream holiday.
Our meticulously maintained yachts, according to the highest standards, ensure quality, safety and comfort.
We collaborate with other owners and professionals which are carefully ed and share the same passion, reliability and professionalism as we do.
We "keep things simple" by facilitating all procedures, while offering our guests speed, credibility, consistency and commitment.
Through our vast network of professionals we can provide immediate assistance and support.
Our outstanding services with attention to details are greatly appreciated.
Anyway you may plan or dream your sailing holidays, we are here to make it happen !


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Veterans often struggle to find work despite the fact that many of the skills they acquire in the military are transferrable to the business world. Many veterans possess qualities and training that position them as top business leaders. Often, these individuals stand out as among the best new hires and quickly climb the ranks, particularly when they can demonstrate how they can apply their existing skills in new ways that will benefit a business. Here are some of the unique qualities that veterans possess that make them particularly well prepared to become successful business leaders:
1. Resilient
In the military, when things do not go according to plan, lives may hang in the balance. Due to this pressure, many veterans learn how to think on their feet and to quickly adjust when a situation changes. Resilience involves maintaining strength in the face of adversity. In the military, there is often not time to dwell on failure. Instead, individuals need to learn from their mistakes and reframe an approach that is more likely to work. Veterans bring this same adaptability to the workplace and often view challenges as opportunities to learn and improve processes rather than as potential setbacks.
2. Team Builder
In the military, people place complete trust in their teammates, which means that veterans understand how to build and maintain close-knit teams. In the business world, morale is perpetually undervalued. Veterans understand how important it is to build connections and develop trust. Due to their ability to connect to the people around them in unique ways, former members of the military can often spur incredible growth in their teams and drive productivity. Teams that work together effectively tend to produce more innovative solutions. Veterans understand how to enable every team member to bring their best to the table.
3. Organized
In the military, people leave very little up to chance. For the reason, a meticulous amount of planning and organization goes into everything that veterans do. Veterans understand that good organizational skills not only help operations to become more efficient, but they also lead to more effective outcomes. When former service members bring this mindset to the workplace, they can often drive productivity while producing work that is of a higher quality. Strong organizational skills also help companies to ensure that they have considered the full range of possibilities and developed contingency plans so that they have much less of a chance of being caught off guard.
4. Ready to Mentor
The approach to leadership in the military is highly personalized. Military leaders provide individualized feedback to team members to help them address weaknesses and capitalize on their strengths. Since veterans are accustomed to this sort of environment, they can often become excellent mentors in business settings. Frequently, mentoring in the business world involves a couple days of training at the start of a new position and then annual feedback. Since veterans realize how important it is to become invested in each member of a team, they will naturally contribute to the professional development of their employees.
5. Loyal
The military ingrains a sense of loyalty in each of its service members. This quality is extremely beneficial in the business world because it translates into commitment and reliability on many different levels. Veterans are loyal to the individuals they oversee and will not leave people behind. In addition, former service members demonstrate loyalty at the organizational level. Business owners can trust that veterans will always have the best interests of the organization at heart and will work diligently to achieve success. When challenges appear, veterans will not run away.
6. Concise
When people are in active duty, they need to communicate orders as directly and concisely as possible. Communication is extremely important in dangerous situations, as it can mean the difference between life and death. Veterans understand the importance of communication, and they have experience in issuing orders that are direct and not easily misinterpreted. This skill means that they can clearly explain expectations to their employees. Moreover, veterans take orders well and carry them out with precision. When giving direction to veterans, business owners can trust that they will listen and deliver.
7. Confident
Veterans are accustomed to high-pressure situations. The military trains people not only to handle stress, but to thrive under it. As a result, former service members will not fold when they face difficult situations. Employees with military training make immediate decisions based on their understanding of a situation and brace for what is to come next. This sort of confidence is not something that can easily be taught in the civilian world, but, importantly, it can be transferred to other employees. Veterans can set a perfect example of how to respond to high-stress situations in an effective manner rather than become frozen in indecision.


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VOC trips are organized by members like yourself, not professional guides. The trips go into wilderness areas where assistance is unavailable and unexpected events can occur. You could be seriously injured or die. You are responsible for your own actions. Please use caution.
The Annual Brew Debacle (Beginner Friendly) · Sat. Nov. 7th - Sun. Nov. 8th
Warning: This is an old trip - it already happened
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Start: Saturday, Nov. 7th, 6:00 am
End: Sunday, Nov. 8th, 9:00 pm
Pre-trip meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 4th, 5:30 pm
Pre-trip meeting location: ANGU 334
Ski season is just around the corner! And nothing gets me excited for snow like hiking in ski boots with skis on my back up to the VOC's very own, very cozy, Brew hut. Last year we had beautiful, sunny weather and just enough snow to make the people who left their skis behind regret having left their skis behind. Other years have featured getting turned around on the sea-to-sky, calling off the trip half way up the trail because of pouring rain, and 17 hour epics with exhausted, dehydrated bodies reaching the hut in the wee hours of the morning, to name a few.
So I make no promises as to what will be accomplished. This is a beginner-friendly trip; you need not ever have seen snow before in your life, although you must make every effort to come prepared. We will have a detailed discussion about what "prepared" means during the pre-trip meeting. There will be some experienced people along to lend a hand when needed, they are not guides by any means but I have recruited them for their super-human patience.
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Karen Chee, a comedy writer and performer based in Brooklyn, has shown her comedic chops in The New York Times, Washington Post, The New Yorker, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, Splitsider, HuffPost Comedy and elsewhere. She's also interned for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" and was recently named one of "New York City Comedians to Look Out for in 2018" by Mogul, a global platform for women.
This spring, she lived and worked at the Dayton Marriott for a couple of weeks as one of the inaugural winners of A Hotel Room of One's Own: The Erma Bombeck | Anna Lefler Humorist-in-Residence Program.


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Friday, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m.—BRANDON—From the quiet of winter emerges much energy and excitement as local youth present the annual student art show at Brandon Artists Guild. It is a very special time for students, their families and the community to see the work displayed in a professional gallery setting. The guild invites the public to come and support art education in area schools by attending the show opening Friday, Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. The show will hang through Feb. 28.
Student work is from Barstow Memorial School, Leicester Central School, Lothrop Elementary School, Neshobe School, Otter Valley High School and Middle School, Proctor Elementary School, Sudbury Country School, and Whiting Elementary School. It covers a large assortment of media and shows the quality of the art education in our schools.
The Brandon Artists Guild is a big supporter of art education, and contributes generously through community art projects and auctions. Most recently "An Artful Journey," a series of art workshops for children and adults taught by the Brandon Artists Guild members and local teachers, provided revenue for the schools.
The Brandon Artists Guild is located at 7 Center Street, Brandon. Winter hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more info, call 802-247-4956 or visit brandonartistsguild.org.
Photo courtesy of Karen Deets
Livia Bernhardt, a ninth grader from Otter Valley High School, created this detailed lion head with art teacher Frannie Willard, while learning about principles of design, positive and negative space, and linework inside the design.


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Dementia is a cruel disease. An emotional illness that slowly robs someone of their memories.
Loved ones must reacquaint themselves with a different version of their partner, their parent, grandparent or their best friend.
Ultimately, they are forced to grieve for the living.
Video created by Emily Verdouw
After 62 years of marriage, Cees and Nel Verdouw are saying their long goodbye.
Over six decades they have made a life together and are still madly in love. So much so that Cees visits Nel in the nursing home twice a day, everyday. He is devoted to her.
Philip, their son, speaks on behalf of the couple's seven boys about the love they have witnessed and the pain of seeing their "beautiful Mum" fade away.
This story was created not only to share this incredible love story, but to help others understand what it's like to lose someone through dementia.
It's also for my grandparents, Nel and Cees, who have inspired myself and our entire family to love in the same way.
And it's for anyone else saying their long goodbyes.


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Established in 1927 by Aldo and Margherita Furlanetto in Bologna, Furla looks to the future with a foot grounded in its solid past of time-honoured craftsmanship, artisanal expertise, a sense of beauty and innovative designs. Thanks to a sharp business acumen, retail focus and trend-driven designs, Furla counts endless accomplishments and milestones.
Furla is a brand that looks to the future with a positive energy, one that fully embodies and kindles the desire for Italian style and lifestyle. A contemporary aesthetic and aspirational qualities engage and inspire men and women across the board, renewing their quest for value, beauty and creativity. When showmanship never overshadows craftsmanship.
Stitch after stitch, expert artisans bring to life the Furla collections using the time-honoured techniques that have elevated Made in Italy quality standards to symbols of excellence in every corner of the world. Using exclusive prized leathers, special tanning processes and meticulolous details, supported by the latest technology, Furla offers a new and modern kind of luxury.
Three words to describe Furla's collections of bags, footwear, small leathergoods and gadgets imbued with a joyful inventiveness for modern, confident women who favor an understated elegance. Over time, Furla has perfected its formula of form and function through versatile styles, seductive bursts of color and statement details, at times inspired by the art world. Yet, Furla's fashion-forward style icons transcend time with versatility and character. The homes to an ever-expanding lifestyle range, Furla's flagships blend creativity and timeless elegance offering a special customer experience in a refined and intimate setting. The historic elements of the artfully refurbished Villa in Bologna inspired the design concept that revisits an Italian mood to contemporary effect. Airy earthtones and dusty pastels offset precious materials such as rosewood, Italian travertine marble, milky glass and brass details counterpointed by geometric sculptural elements that seamlessly nod at the art world.


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In April 2003, the hastily created, American-led Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq began distributing planeloads of cash—$12 billion by June 2004. To date, $9 billion is unaccounted for. In the October V.F., Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele uncover evidence of a feeding frenzy that emptied the safe in Baghdad as the Pentagon shrugged. Here, the crack investigative duo give VF.com the scoop on their scoop, discussing how they got on the trail, how they followed it, and what the fiasco's larger implications are. Says Barlett, "This is a story about money, but it's really a story about the war."
VF.com: What led you to this story?
James B. Steele: It just kind of ballooned in the news in the first of the year. There was one hearing, and there were a couple of images of the pallets of cash, but that was it. It just fell off the screen. So we all talked about this and thought, Jeez, wonder if this would be worth looking at. We were very intrigued.
Donald L. Barlett: It was really how fast the story disappeared. Some stories pick up a life of their own—this one didn't, for whatever reason.
Steele: A number of times people would say, "What are you working on?" And we'd tell people, "Well, you remember the story about all the cash that went to Iraq?" "Yeah, yeah." "Well, we're looking to see what happened to it." And everybody remembered the images of the money, but that's all they knew. We love to look at things below the radar screen and bore in and see exactly what happened, especially if the news media hasn't followed up on it. Or in this case, Congress didn't significantly follow up on it.
With this story in particular, you found that almost nobody was willing to talk to you. Why do you think that was the case this time?
Barlett: Well, [L. Paul] Bremer [head of the C.P.A.] did finally talk to us a couple days ago. But he didn't know anything. Which really tells you something. The responses were cagey. Look, if I'm in charge of billions of dollars and it just disappears, I'm not gonna talk either. What's to be said?
Steele: You can speculate a million years about why this is going on, but they've obviously got a hell of a problem on their hands. All this money came in, they didn't track it, they have no idea where it went, they would just like to pretend the problem isn't there—one of the main reasons nobody wants to talk. A lot of people talked about how Bremer was a micro-manager and an absolute disaster, and that that was part of the problem they had from day one. But that has nothing to do with what this story ultimately became, other than the fact that it's ironic he's micro-managing all this stuff, but not watching $12 billion in money.


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Sealants are a protective coating that a dentist or hygienist place on the permanent molars as they come into your child's mouth at the age of 6-7 and 12-13.
Dental Sealants are an effective method of protecting your teeth from bacteria and acids that contribute to tooth decay. So why do we recommend these? Because they protect your teeth in ways that regular cleaning and flossing cannot!
Sealants consist of a plastic material that is placed on the chewing surface of the permanent back teeth.
This smooth surface protection then shields the food and bacteria from reaching down into the depressions and grooves of your teeth where decay would start.
Why these teeth and not the others?
These permanent teeth that are located at the back of your mouth are particular in their structure. They have what are called "fissures" or grooves in their chewing surfaces. These grooves are deep and thus difficult to clean as the grooves are narrower than the brushes of your toothbrush can reach.
The sealants can last for up to 10 years or more. They are checked at each visit to ensure that they are not chipped or worn away. If needed, repairs or touch-ups are easily done.
Who should get sealants?
Sealants are designed for children between 6-14, once these adult teeth come in. This age span is known to have the highest incidence of cavities and therefore the reason that we recommend protecting your children through these more challenging years of caring for their teeth! Adults who are prone to decay or needing fillings, may also be recommended to get sealants.


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Candidate condemns Castro trip, won't take 'bonkers' pay, writes Kevin Doyle
A new entrant to the presidential campaign has claimed Michael D Higgins "kept the seat warm" over the past seven years while being paid vast amounts of money.
Millionaire Peter Casey has launched the first direct attack on the incumbent, criticising him for "extolling the virtues" of Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez.
The former 'Dragons' Den' investor will today write to councillors asking for a nomination. Confirming his bid to the Irish Independent, Mr Casey promised not to accept any of the €1.7m salary which the president will be entitled to between 2018 and 2025.
He described the salary as "bonkers". "It's almost the same as the US president. It's much more than the Taoiseach, who does the heavy lifting. It's just wrong. I wouldn't take any," he said.
Mr Higgins is entitled to a salary of €325,000 but has handed 23pc of this back to the State each year, bringing his annual income down to €249,000.
Mr Casey also revealed:
He believes Brexit will be "a huge big yawn" like Y2K;
Abortion should not be used "as a method of birth control";
And he's "not a big fan" of Donald Trump.
The father of five adult children accepts he is best-known for his stint on reality TV - but would "hate to think that you are eliminated from standing for office just because you were on a TV show". He is the third Dragon to challenge Mr Higgins, following Seán Gallagher and Gavin Duffy.
The Derry native, who founded recruitment firm Claddagh Resources, lives in Atlanta. However, he recently signed over his company interest to his son and sold his American home ahead of a permanent move back to Ireland.
His campaign will be largely based around trying to harness the strength of Ireland's diaspora.
He wants to replicate the 'Birthright Israel' programme, which allows the children of ex-pats to travel to Israel on sponsored heritage trips.
If elected, he also wants to help make Ireland a centre-point for the MOOC (Massive open online course) education programme, which is largely internet based.
"We can get the Irish abroad to come over and spend part of their degree in Ireland and get credit for it in whatever country they are coming from. MOOCs is going to do to education what iTunes did to music. It's revolutionary," he said.
Finally, Mr Casey wants to connect millions of the Irish diaspora on an internet platform.
"We have the technology now. Zuckerberg could arrange it for us in three or four months," he said.
Asked why he believes he would do a better job than Mr Higgins, he replied: "He certainly hasn't embarrassed the presidency. He's kept the seat warm but there is so much opportunity for connecting the Irish. The President is the president of all Irish people, not just those living in Ireland."
He added: "I wouldn't have supported him going to Cuba and supporting Fidel Castro… or extolling the virtues of Hugo Chavez. I'd like to hear his answers as what justified using taxpayers' money to go to these countries," he said.
Mr Higgins issued largely positive statements after the deaths of both leaders, causing particular controversy when he described Castro as a "giant among global leaders".
During the interview, Mr Casey repeatedly noted that he knows the limitations of the office of president - but said he would be willing to give personal views as he tours council chambers seeking a nomination.
However, he declines to estimate his financial worth, except to say: "I'm able to fund my own campaign and my own lifestyle without being a burden on the Irish taxpayer."
On Brexit he predicted it will "end up like Y2K", otherwise known as the Millennium bug, that failed to have the expected impact on computers worldwide in the year 2000.
"It's like the crisis you have when you're not having a crisis. Germany has a 16pc trade surplus with the UK so they are not going to do anything that will mess that up," the businessman said.
"I think they've run out of time already, so what they'll do is vote to give the UK an extension.
"They'll extend it probably for two years. In the meantime there'll be a new government elected in the UK and they'll go back and ask for a vote on it.
"This time they'll vote to stay in. That's what I'd bet on," Mr Casey said, adding: "I think it'll be a huge big yawn. We'll think 'Why were we all so excited about Brexit'."
Asked about the recent abortion referendum, he said he's "absolutely 100pc opposed to abortion as a means of birth control", but would sign the legislation being proposed by the Government into law.
"I'm opposed to it, but where the mother's life is in danger or cases of rape and incest I would be in favour of it," he said.
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Julia Bristow Jewelry
Beautiful puffed rose quartz heart pendant on necklace with moonstone, garnet, rose quartz, and blue lace agate chips, silver plated findings, signed Julia Bristow.
Please note pendants and beads differ slightly due to nature of natural gemstone beads, each beautiful.
Item #JBD222
Price: $19.00
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My friend Sepha and I went together a couple of months later, with 5 pieces each, and they were delighted to show our intuitive, mindful art! They spotlight one artists work each month and already had a full schedule; so asked if we would have a combined show, as their Featured Artists in September!
|5 of My ladies are on the left
We were in the path of totality for the eclipse, and a couple of the pieces for the show include the moon and Sun's corona. I revisited my Queen of Your own Heart, "She Sees By Starlight" and had to paint a little Dragon! I think my Red Madonna Dragon will hold the eclipsed sun as well.
It was fun to look back, and see paintings I had for my first Featured Artist show, M Musings, back in 2014 at Walnut City Wineworks, before entering the CoW teacher training!
|Eclipse from Central Oregon, © Ken Strode
I have several classes on the schedule for September, Red Thread Reiki 1, and a Musé Day offering, Musé of Equilibrium, exploring themes of harvest, compost, and cycles.
* are you too far away to visit the Gallery? Enjoy this 1/2 hour YouTube clip where I share my harp and art on our local cable channel, with host Howie Harkema!!
Blessings as you move into fall, and happy Paint Party Friday! (Head over to the blog roll, and add your post to the list!


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By Jessica Howard
It was only three years ago that Mark McDonald's grandmother Mena was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's.
The 83-year-old's memory is slowly deteriorating; however, her grandson's often overgrown beard is something that she hasn't forgotten.
"Every time I would visit my grandmother she would tell me to 'have a shave'," Mr McDonald said.
However, on Tuesday October 31, the beard will go as part of a fundraiser for Dementia Australia.
Mr McDonald will have a cut-throat shave and hair cut at Yo Barber in Bacchus Marsh to help raise funds for the nation-wide charity.
"The more money we can raise for research the better the chance will be of finding a cure or at least tracking a diagnosis earlier and therefore slowing the disease in its tracks," Mr McDonald said.
"My grandmother has two children, six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren that she is very proud of, but unfortunately now has very poor memories of.
"It is just terrible to see anyone that has so many memories to just lose them all. She has also lost the ability to do some day-to-day tasks, it is very difficult".
Mr McDonald has been growing his beard for around 10-months. He said although he will be sad to see it go, the cause was well worth it.
"I went and spoke with my grandmother on Monday night and she said to me, 'are you going to shave that thing off?', and that really put a smile on my face because that's the whole reason I'm doing this.
"When I think about the time I've put in to maintaining the beard it feels like it should be a hard decision to get rid of it but I keep thinking back to why I'm doing it and that's not a hard decision at all".
Mr McDonald's hair and beard will get the chop at 4pm on Tuesday.
Rachel Middlebrook, owner of Yo Barber, said the event will be live video-recorded and posted to Facebook.
Mr McDonald's grandmother, Mena will be there on the day.
"Hopefully we can raise some money, but also awareness," Mr McDonald said.
"Dementia and Alzheimer's not only affects the person diagnosed but everyone around them. I think a lot of people think that forgetting things is a result of old age, but that is not always the case.
"If people can become more aware and potentially go to the doctor's sooner, they can have an earlier diagnosis, making their quality of life a lot better".


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This year, we will be using enVision to learn about Mathematics. EnVision is an online learning platform where students can take tests, quizzes, and complete homework. This is Muhlenberg Middle School's first year that all students will have their own chromebook, and we will use the chromebook as our main learning function. EnVision can be found at pearsonrealize.com. Students will receive their login information during the first week of school.Students in this class will need to bring the following materials to class every day:* A folder* A pencil* An eraser* Our math workbook (provided in class)* A chromebook* Ear budsThank you! I look forward to working with you this year!- Mrs. Fernéz


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A couple years ago, our kids toured the Moody Mansion, one of the historical homes on Galveston's Broadway. Everyone at the museum was talking about the children's museum they were building in the basement. At the time, I felt a little worried for the employees because it just seemed like it wouldn't work. I imagined a poor recreation of the big-city versions (i.e. a bin of used toys, some play kitchens, and a "science" area with some magnifying glasses and shells).
This past weekend, we were visiting the island (playing tourist with friends from California) and the kids wanted to visit the Children's Museum. I read the reviews, looking for critiques from tourists who had come for a larger-than-life experience and had left disappointed. But that's not what I found. Instead, everyone loved the museum. It seems that Galveston had figured out a way to house some of the magic of the island in this new space for kids…
Here's what we discovered on our visit….
1. Finally, a children's museum that's family-sized.
We have done the ginormous Children's Museums in big cities. These are the places with entire McDonalds inside, water play the size of Olympic swimming pools, and enough parking for every bus from the surrounding school districts. Except these places feel too big for a family outing. Taking our kids to the Houston Children's Museum is like visiting the Grand Canyon, when you were looking for a mile-long stroll. All of it–the pain of parking, the trekking all over, the activities designed for a (literal) busload of kids feels like way too much.
But the Galveston Children's Museum feels right-sized for a family to visit. They specialize in more precise, more intentional activities. Kids can learn needlepoint in the craft room, hammer creations in the workshop, and build giant marble runs with PVC pipe. All of these rooms have helpers there to make sure kids have the supplies they need to create masterpieces that match their imaginations.
2. It has the You-Can-Kill-Hours-Here vibe.
This is my daily wish, and the wish of all parents. I want my kids to find that sweet spot of imaginative play.The one where they can spend hours in the zone of creating, thinking, and problem-solving. At Galveston's Children's Museum, there's a stage with lights and costumes and a microphone (kids love a microphone). There are giant Lego tables and plenty of space to read and build and make.
Our kids, who were tired out from the sand and sun of Galveston's main attraction, soaked up the play-discover-learn vibe of the Children's Museum.
3. The location is so cool.
The Moody Mansion is one of the most famous buildings on our little island. The Moody family raised their four kids in this Broadway Beauty (which looks like a cool, medieval castle). Back then, servants lived in the basement. And now, the imaginative crew of the Galveston Children's Museum has created nooks and crannies where kids can snuggle up to read a book, or pretend they're a vet helping the island's pets, or watch the Museum staff feed the resident bearded dragon, Spike.
Let me tell you, as a kid who grew up in Galveston, running along the stone floors of the this icon is unbelievably cool (also literally cool since it's designed to keep out the Texas heat and humidity).


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Half-Life 2 E3 2005 Impressions - The Lost Coast at E3
We take an up-close look at high dynamic range lighting in Half-Life 2 at E3 2005.
We had a chance to visit with Valve Software at E3 2005 to see The Lost Coast, an all-new level that Valve describes as "a tech demo that shows off HDR lighting." The visual effect served two different purposes in the demo: first, as an alternative to bump-mapping by rendering a bumpy stonework wall (which was actually flat and not textured in the least), and second, to realistically model the way players will perceive light and shadows.
The level took place on a wide-open, ascending path leading from a dock up along the side of a mountain, with alternating hallways and parapets. While the sunlight on the water shimmered as prettily as it ever did in Half-Life 2, a more-notable feature was the way the new level accounted for changing light conditions. Since much of the level was spent climbing up the mountain toward the sun, at several points we found ourselves looking into the sunlight, then being temporarily blinded as we stepped into shadow. The Lost Coast's HDR rendering will apparently model the action of healthy human irises by contracting (and shrinking) your field of vision in extremely bright light, then slowly expanding in shadows. The overall effect was a subtle but realistic readjustment each time we stepped in out of the sun; any architecture or enemies appeared as indistinct blobs for a moment before our "eyes" would have time to readjust and refocus on our surroundings.
The Lost Coast will be as much about the technology behind it as anything else, though from what we've seen, the level will also have at least a few hostile Combine soldiers hiding in nooks and crannies along the face of the mountain. (And after you dispose of them, their corpses will slither down steps or tumble off precipices as you'd expect.) The level itself will apparently be available later this summer as a free download on Valve's online delivery service, Steam, for anyone who has purchased Half-Life 2. However, Valve remained silent on any details pertaining to Aftermath, the upcoming expansion pack to last year's award-winning game.
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AbstractHigh interest rate currencies tend to appreciate relative to low interest rate currencies. We argue that adverse selection problems between participants in foreign exchange markets can account for this "forward premium puzzle." The key feature of our model is that the adverse selection problem facing market makers is worse when an agent wants to trade against a public information signal. So, when based on public information, the currency is expected to appreciate, there is more adverse selection associated with a sell order than with a buy order. (JEL E43, F31, G15)
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Grasping Evil - Chapter 224 (2)
He is Zhou Ming!
After hearing Elder Jiang's words, Zhao Zijin got the shock of his life.
If what Elder Jiang says is true, then it would mean that I have just offended a fierce Mid Nascent Soul Realm expert whose combat power is comparable to that of a Late Nascent Soul Realm expert! But why haven't I heard of him before?!
"I suppose Elder Jiang is just joking. If this person really is a Mid Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, why couldn't I sense his cultivation level when I met him face to face?"
"No! I can joke about other things but not this one! Nearly ten years ago, I once brought the disciples of my sect into the sea to temper their skills by cutting down human sharks. Unfortunately, we encountered the Upheaval of Thousand Human Sharks."
"The Upheaval of Thousand Human Sharks? Oh. I heard it was caused by the members of the Demon Sealing Sect from the Internal Endless Sea…" Zhao Zijin nodded his head as he recalled his memories of the incident. However, what Elder Jiang said next made his face turned pale. Not only him, but also everyone including the rest of the six top talents were shocked.
"That time, I felt the presence of a fierce devil approaching us. Each of his teleportations allowed him to travel thousands of li. When he brushed past me, I saw his face. It was exactly the same as this person in the projection! During the incident, he crushed his Sea of Consciousness as the price for the ability to enhance his speed of teleportation. The insane and indifferent look that he wore was etched deeply into my memories. There is no way I can ever forget about it… After he asked me for the exact location of the incident, he then dashed into the groups of human sharks alone…"
"What?! He faced thousands of human sharks all by himself?! Also, he could even teleport thousands of li for every teleportation he did?! Don't tell me he really is a Mid Nascent Soul Realm expert!"
After his words fell, there was dead silence in the air. Those who said that they would avenge Zhao Zijin did not dare to utter another word.
It would be fine if they were just going to face a Mid Nascent Soul Realm expert whose combat power could rival that of a Late Nascent Soul Realm expert. However, if they were to face a madman like Zhou Ming, no one would be willing to recommend themselves to do so. It was because not even the heavens would know what an insane expert like him would do when he was pushed to his limits.
Zhao Zijin let out a few dry coughs and his eyes met those of another elder of the Profound Virtue Sect. Both of them could tell the fear each other had for the person.
After two days the 8 men he sent to pursue Zhou Ming have yet to return. It seems the eight experts he sent are probably dead already in the latter's hands.
But even if Zhou Ming is a madman, he would not be that reckless to kill the experts from the top ten sects in their territories.
Zhao Zijin calmed himself down and filled his cup with wine. He forcibly maintained an unperturbed smile and said,
"Crushing his own Sea of Consciousness. Teleporting thousands of li every second. He truly is a terrifying madman. However, he is just a Mid Nascent Soul Realm cultivator after all. Based on what Elder Jiang said, this person might possess uncommon power but he is just a rogue cultivator. From the way he travelled in the past, he is probably a foreign rogue cultivator who entered the Endless Sea using the sea route. As such, he does not have any backing here. What should we be afraid of?"
But just before he could finish his cup of wine, another person's voice was heard!
"Wait! I remember now! This old man has seen him before! A few days ago, when I was entering the Pleasure Devil Sea, I saw him engaging five devil cultivators from afar. He was trying to save the female cultivators of Bi Yao Sect. I recognized the five devil lords. They were the renowned "Five Ugly Monks" from the Black Buddha Sect. Therefore…Therefore I did not dare to give a helping hand to the members of Bi Yao Sect and left… As for the result of the battle, I do not know what happened… However, it has been rumored that the sect master of Bi Yao Sect has arrived on the island safe and sound. That is to say, this person managed to save them from the five devil monks…"
"Five Ugly Monks?! The Five Ugly Monks from the Black Buddha Sect?! Elder Xue, are you certain?!"
"It can't be wrong! I am just unsure of how the battle turned out…"
"What kind of result do you expect?! Yesterday, when I passed by the external part of the island, I met the vice sect master of the Black Buddha Sect – Xie Guang, who was at the Early Spirit Severing Realm by chance. Just as he set foot on the island, he flew into a rage. I heard that it was because the Five Ugly Monks of his sect have all been killed. If Elder Xue did not see wrongly, I guess it was this person who killed them all!"
*Sucks in cold breath together*
Every Nascent Soul Realm expert at the scene sucked in a cold breath at the same time.
The jade goblet in Zhao Zijin's hand slipped and fell to the ground and shattered.
His thoughts were in disorder as if a tempestuous storm and violent waves had just hit him!
The Five Ugly Monks! The group was led by Milian who was a Late Nascent Soul Realm expert. The other four were Mid Nascent Soul Realm experts whose role was to assist him. Moreover, the leader, Milian, was rumored to possess a second Nascent Soul. His true combat power could even rival that of a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert. When the five of them worked together, they could be considered middle-grade experts among the Peak Nascent Soul Realm experts in the Internal Endless Sea.
But they died?! Before they died, Zhou Ming was the one they fought… That is to say, the person who killed them all was Zhou Ming!
In other words, this person couldn't be just a Mid Nascent Soul Realm cultivator…He is clearly an expert at the Peak Nascent Soul Realm and he is at the top of the list among the experts of that cultivation level.
At this moment, the sword that Lu An of the Green Cloud Sword carried at his back cried!
At the same time, the eyes of Wang Yun from the Dao Law Sect flashed with astonishment!
In the External Endless Sea, there's another young man who has combat power equivalent to that of a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert?!
Zhao Zijin lost his composure. If Ning Fan was just Mid Nascent Soul Realm madman, he would only fear him but not to the point where he would be too frightened to hurt him.
However, if Ning Fan was a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert at the top among them, he could not afford to offend him at all!
His father who was the vice sect master of Profound Virtue Sect was only a Mid Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. As for himself, he was also at the same cultivation level with his father. For cultivators like them, they would need to be courteous in facing Late Nascent Soul Realm experts, let alone experts at the Peak Nascent Soul Realm. Besides, even Spirit Severing Realm experts would have to show their courtesy towards Peak Nascent Soul Realm experts. As such, could Zhao Zijin afford to offend Ning Fan who was one of them?!
"Detestable! Why hasn't Lu Wuping returned yet…Could he have met with a mishap?! No, even if the opponent is a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, he would not dare to kill the experts from the top ten sects in their territory… Besides, even if I offended him, I did not offend him too much. Perhaps, there is still room for reconciliation…"
Zhao Zijin was no longer in the mood to drink wine. He stood up abruptly and gave an order to the Mid Nascent Soul Realm elder behind him.
"Elder Yuan, quickly prepare lavish gifts. I want to find him and apologize for my offense…"
If he knew this person was a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, he, Zhao Zijin, would not have sent his men to tail the latter!
If he knew this person was a powerful madman, he, Zhao Zijin, would not have been so daring to plant a tracking seal on him!
It's ridiculous, too ridiculous!
All these while, I was painstakingly trying to recruit the experts of the External Endless Sea in order to expand my father's influence. However, at the end of the day, I actually offended a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, an expert that is worth recruiting!
Unfortunately, when he came up with the decision, it was already too late.
All of a sudden, the stench of blood filled the air when a gust of wind with snow blew towards them. Immediately, everyone was on high alert.
In the dark sky, a glimmer of blood light flashed through and transformed into an illusory, grievously injured Nascent Soul. He was completely terrified and panic was plastered all over his face.
Zhao Zijin was shocked but the feeling of shock was instantly replaced by anger.
The Nascent Soul who was about to die in front of him was Lu Wuping!
"He hurt you?! He really has guts to do that! Now, even if he is a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, he would never be forgiven as he has just injured a Nascent Soul Realm elder of the top ten set!"
"No… No…"
Upon seeing his own young master was still unaware of the severity of the situation, Lu Wuping's illusory Nascent Soul was burning with anxiety.
After a tremendous amount of effort, he could only muster his remaining strength to utter a few more words.
"Run?! Why do I have to run?! I was going to send him some gifts out of courtesy since he's a Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert. However, since he has hurt the Nascent Soul Ream expert of my sect, he has to give an explanation to the Spirit Severing Realm old ancestor of my sect!"
As he thought of the mysterious Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert who had just assaulted Lu Wuping, Zhao Zijin was secretly delighted, though he behaved like he stood firm for justice.
Great! It's too great!
If this person did not hurt my people, I would be the person who offended him. In the end, the trouble would be on me.
Now, since he has done it, it is no longer a conflict between me and him. Instead, he has just offended the entire Profound Virtue Sect!
The Spirit Severing Realm old ancestor would not sit idly and ignore it!
Now, there is no need for me to fear him anymore!
"Flee… Flee…" The loyal and devoted Lu Wuping pronounced a few more words like his life depended on it. But he seemed to be unable to comprehend why his own young master was feeling pleased after seeing that he was severely wounded.
"What are you talking about?! You're such a coward! Lu Wuping, I now order you to lead the way to the expert who hurt you. Today, I must make him give an explanation to my Profound Virtue Sect!"
"Explanation… Do you think you deserve it?!"
Suddenly, a trace of blood-red Violent Qi swept across the Sparrow Ascending Stage!
All the experts at the scene were having a hard time breathing immediately under the pressure of the Violent Qi!
A white-robed young man who draped a black cloak around his body appeared in the snow. His presence radiated an air of indifference. Behind him was a woman who had the same look.
When he made a step forward, all the Nascent Soul Realm experts felt a violent quake in their chests. Experts at the Early Nascent Soul Realm spurted out blood and were injured, while those experts at the Mid Nascent Soul Realm and above might not have suffered any injuries but their blood and qi were in a chaotic state!
Even the Peak Nascent Soul Realm expert, Wang Yun, who was the strongest among the group had a wrong impression in his mind.
He must not fight against this person. If he does, he would not survive!
It's him! It's him!
Among all the cultivators in the External Endless Sea, there was only one individual that Wang Yun was fearful of!
He was…Zhou Ming!
"It's him… Zhou…Ming…" Lu Wuping finally could convey the message completely. But it was already too late!
The two simple words were even more shocking to the hearts of the people present compared to the first step he had just made!
Just as the two words came out from his mouth, the members of the other six sects hurriedly cupped their fists and left. The first thing they thought to do was to wash their hands off of this case and extricated themselves from having any relationship with the Profound Virtue Sect!
Everyone already knew what would happen that night. Even if Zhao Zijin was going to die, it would not be anything surprising because his opponent was Zhou Ming!
No matter what was going to happen, no one would involve themselves in it because the other party was Zhou Ming!
This was the Endless Sea.
An individual who kills a single person is considered a "criminal" but one who is able to kill thousands would be considered an influential being!
The fiercer you are, the more feuds you start, the lesser amount of people who would offend you!
In contrast, if you show the white feather and try to befriend others, you would be considered weak and feeble.
Zhao Zijin's body quivered uncontrollably. He had no idea that it was… Zhou Ming!
This person could even battle against three Peak Nascent Soul Realm experts by himself and kill all three of them!
Even the old ancestor of his sect once requested that every disciple must not offend the devil lord, Zhou Ming. Otherwise, those who died in his hands would have nothing to do with the sect!
"You… can die now…"
A tremendous amount of killing intent surged within his eyes!
Zhao Zijin's entire body went limp on the ground…
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Measurements :
a. li(里) = 500 m
b. zhang(丈) = 3.13 m
c. chi(尺) = 30.7 cm
This translation originated from Liberspark.
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Kerry Washington's Romantic Braided Bun For Limited's 'Scandal' Collection
Kerry Washington was an absolute vision on Feb. 3. We could stare for hours at the 'Scandal' star's romantic updo, which is why we have the lowdown on how to get Kerry's braided bun right here!
Always the fashionista, Kerry Washington, 38, made quite an impact with her chic romantic bun at the Limited event for the newest Scandal clothing collection. We must confess that we are loving Kerry's updo! The actress mostly wears her hair down for Scandal, so we love it when Kerry mixes up her mane!
Kerry Washington For Limited 'Scandal' Collection — Retro & Romantic Bun
Clad in her latest Scandal collection for The Limited, Kerry channeled Olivia Pope and Lucille Ball in a black and white polka dot dress.
In order to compliment Kerry's statement making sheath, the iconic celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend gave the divine actress a big bun.
Kerry Washington's Flawless & Smooth Skin — Get The LookMark also gave Kerry a severe center part, which nicely juxtaposed her large, romantic bun. We appreciate how we can see a glimpse of the bun from behind, but that it doesn't distract from her bold dress and romantic red lip. Leave it to Mark to make a subtle yet stylish statement from all angles.
In order to achieve Kerry's timeless hairstyle, we suggest Dove's new Quench Absolute Creme Serum.
The serum helps to nourish hair while also making it manageable throughout the night.
Equally, the star confidently rocks a romantic bun because let's face it: her skin is flawless. So what's Kerry's secret trick? The star herself said that she worships Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel.
"I am so obsessed with our new Neutrogena moisturizer, I got an entire box of it to give to all the girls at SCANDAL. This stuff is BANANAS! #hydroboost," wrote Kerry on her Feb. 4 Instagram photo.
Her nails were a pretty red color, painted by Ashlie Johnson. The exact shade is CHANEL Le Vernis Nail Colour in Phenix.
What do you think about her look, HollywoodLifers? Tell us in the comments below!
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A trilogy – The 1 hour Service Improvement Plan – Part 2
A trilogy - The 1 hour Service Improvement Plan - Part 3
If part one of my article has given you an appetite for trail blazing in the world of continual service improvement. I'd like to offer you some more ideas with my one hour Service Improvement Plans. I'm not suggesting you could make the improvements listed here within an hour, simply providing pointers regarding common issues and some hints to help you to un-cover your pain points and start to forge an action plan of improvements.
It is unlikely that you will be able to perform every check here as they depend to some extent on suitable process and information being in place but as we know with CSI every little helps!
Service Level Management — Perception is reality!
In service management we talk about 'value'. What does that mean? It is so difficult to harness; value to one customer is not necessarily value to another. You won't know until you ask the question. Ask a senior customer, maybe over coffee and get them to describe to you the most important aspects of your service to them. Is it availability of an on-line service or the production of daily reports? Which causes them greater business difficulty, delays in installing new desktop equipment or the time taken to apply changes to the application software?
Now compare this with the measures in the SLA — are you measuring the aspects that are of most value to your customers, or just the things that are easiest for you to measure? We often thrive on availability figures in IT organisations but what does 98.5% really mean in hours lost over a measurement period. Organisations that only measure and report the easy things risk customers describing the service as "poor" despite all SLA targets being met. Perception is reality in the eyes of your customer.
Capacity Management — Understanding PBA's
If there is one, find the current capacity plan for a service and review the source of the workload estimates. Was a customer involved and if so, do they still agree with the predictions?
Look to a previous year's estimates from a customer's business plans and check them against current figures. Has the processing volume changed in line with predictions? Capacity Management is often very complex but simple calculations of customer workload, data volumes and processing windows can anticipate service issues before service levels fall.
For most organisations Capacity Management is not an exacting science. If you do have software tools and resource usage data for predicting growth, then this will help you to model the impact of changes in the business environment and pre-empt a lack of capacity thus being able to lessen the need for hurried and possibly expensive, solutions rather than planned growth. It is important to review frequently. Not just when the Capacity Plan is due to be written or the SLA is due to be re-negotiated.
Having decided on your vision I'd always recommend employing some of the techniques identified in the ITIL® Continual Service Improvement publication. It is important not to forge action plans without qualified information. Make sure you know the facts before making recommendations for improvement. Once you are clear on what needs to be done make sure you have a baseline of the current situation. You need something to allow later comparison against any improvements you make.
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Dearest Parishioners,
The Gospel of Saint Mark is the shortest of all the canonical Gospel accounts. In 16 brief chapters the Evangelist invites the reader (us) into a journey of recognizing the true identity of Jesus; beginning on the day of his baptism by John in the Jordan River, it concludes at his Resurrection and Ascension. Since an entire Gospel is proclaimed during a Liturgical year, and because of Mark's brevity, for five weeks (from the 17th through the 21st Sundays of Ordinary Time) we hear the entire sixth Chapter of the Gospel of Saint John reflecting upon the Lord Jesus, who is the Bread of Life. Jesus' true identity is seen in Sacramental Signs.
Today, however, we complete the sixth Chapter of Saint Mark! Jesus leads his disciples, after having returned from missionary journey, to a deserted place. Seeing this, the crowds followed them. What might have been an intended time of rest and reflection now becomes an opportunity to join their hearts to the One who is the Christ, the Son of God.
The task of the baptized is to be missionaries by the quality of our life. While the vast majority of us may never travel to a distant land to "preach the Gospel," we can accomplish this task by allowing others "to follow" us to a deserted place where all encounter the One, the Good Shepherd, who is the Word and the Bread of eternal life! By leading others to Him, may they come to believe:
Almighty ever-living God, who created all people to seek you always by desiring you and, by finding you, come to rest, grant we pray, that, despite every obstacle all may recognize the signs of your fatherly love and the witness of the good works done by those who believe in you, and so in gladness confess you, the one true God and Father of our human family.
May the week ahead be filled with countless graces and blessings!
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This Earth Day The Washington Post Magazine used images of burning globes, an illustration of sea levels so high modern apartments resemble Atlantis, and a photo illustration of Marines raising a green flag over Iwo Jima.
And that was just three of the 24 separate magazine covers included in the magazine's April 21 edition — all focused on climate change alarmism. Out of 51 pages including the front and back covers of the April 21 issue, climate change-themed images or articles were on 48 pages.
That's what you call "all in."
Dangers and speculation about the threat of climate change took up the entire edition except for advertisements, the crossword and second glance photo game. (Although the crossword and second glance features were also environmentally themed).
It wanted to provide a "different way to read — and think — about the peril facing Earth. So the issue came with 24 separate magazine covers because "a successful cover elevates the importance of an article; it finds a way to grab your attention; it persuades you to learn more about the topic at hand. Each of the climate change stories excerpted in this issue is, we believe, worthy of its own magazine cover."
The "World War G" cover with excerpts about the Green New Deal showed Joe Rosenthal's famous image of Marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima, but instead of an American flag, it featured a big solid green, poorly designed polygon.
Time magazine outraged veterans when it did something similar on a cover in 2008 — using the Iwo Jima image, but showed the Marines hoisting a tree instead of the American flag.
At least in the case of the Green New Deal, the Post Magazine included excerpts of an argument for and against it. That was the closest the entire issue came to balance on climate change.
Two covers addressed hurricanes, including "CATEGORY SIX? Hurricanes are going to get worse. And we might need a new way to label them." Another asked "Did climate change make Hurricane Florence worse?" Then there was the excerpt claiming that it was "probably somewhat larger and dumped more rain than it would have if the same storm had arrived in a world without humans' greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere."
Is "a world without humans' greenhouse gas emissions" possible without eliminating humans altogether? Just curious.
Of course, that expert didn't acknowledge the 11 years without major hurricane landfalls in the U.S. that happened prior to 2017 even as alarmists were predicting hurricanes would become stronger and more frequent because of global warming.
Climatologist Roy Spencer has often thrown cold water on attempts to blame hurricane behavior on global warming, and Florence was no exception. His USA Today op-ed said that Florence is "likely due to natural weather patterns, not climate change."
"Any changes in hurricanes over 70 years, even if real, can easily be part of natural cycles — or incomplete data," he added. Spencer also noted that strange things do happen naturally, like a hurricane with a 20-foot storm surge in Massachusetts in 1635.
Wildfires, coral bleaching, insect population changes, continued reliance on coal and fossil fuels for global energy needs, and Arctic and Antarctic ice behaviors were among the Earth Day issue's other topics.


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An official in Yemen said Thursday that the sixth suspected U.S. drone strike in just two weeks had left six suspected al Qaeda militants dead in the group's former stronghold in the center of the country. The official told The Associated Press that a missile hit a car traveling in the central Marib province, causing the fatalities.
CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata reports that Yemen has long been a haven for al Qaeda leadership, and the country claimed Wednesday to have disrupted a major plot, which may have exposed potential targets.
Yemeni government officials say security forces are turning up the heat on militants from al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), the global terror network's branch based in the nation, after foiling the plot to strike foreign embassies, gas and oil installations, and the country's port cities.
The government has even given a shoot-to-kill order on anybody who looks suspicious and refuses to identify themselves.
The alleged plot appears to have been similar to the January attack in Algeria which saw gunmen storm the Amenas gas plant, killing more than three dozen foreign workers.
The U.S. Embassy in Yemen has come under attack before, by furious protesters after the release of an inflammatory anti-Islam film online.
AQAP is considered the most aggressive branch of the terrorist group, and the likely the most direct threat to the U.S.
The alleged plot the Yemenis say they foiled may be the reason for the stepped-up U.S. drone strikes, according to former FBI and CIA officer Phil Mudd.
"We've got defensive measures in place around embassies, but we've got to take out operatives if we want to disrupt this plot long-term," Mudd told CBS News.
In the meantime, Yemen remains a no-go area for Americans. Most have been evacuated and the embassy remains closed in Sanaa, along with 18 other embassies and diplomatic posts throughout the Middle East and North Africa, as this perceived threat stretches beyond Yemen's borders.


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Kitchen & Cookware Stores
The Kitchen and Cookware Stores industry came against some declines during the recession, as weakened disposable incomes led consumers to purchase fewer industry products. However, in the five years to 2021, revenue is expected to grow as consumers increase their spending on high-end, luxury industry products. Competition will increase in the coming years, which will require operators to offer high-quality consumer service or a niche product mix.
This industry includes operators that primarily sell kitchen and cookware such as pots and pans, bakeware, cutlery and utensils. Merchandise is generally purchased from domestic manufacturers and wholesalers and then sold to the public.
This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
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Alpine Trilogy: The Emperor's New Clothes
The trailer from the route The Emperor's New Clothes 8b+ [Des Kaisers neue Kleider].
Location: Wilder Kaiser, Austria
When: August 20 2009
Duration: 2:20 + 1:25 minutes
Ondra Benes and Guido Unterwurzacher made a repeat of the hardest route from the Alpine Trilogy which is located in Wilder Kaiser. Guido is the fourth climber who has done this route. Ondra is fifth climber who has done it and with this ascent he has completed as the third men in the world the Alpine Trilogy. The document reflects their climbing in this impressive wall, where the difficulty often goes to 8b+. Both guys comment the whole climbing process, so you will get to know a lot about this climb.
The film is ready for presenting at festivals. If you are interested contact me ondrej (at) morchella (dot) cz
Technical details: Camcorder Canon XH A1, tripods, external microphone, jumars.
Music: Get it on – Major Major
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Short Term Orthodontics is a relatively new term generally applied to Orthodontic Treatments which, for any number of reasons differ from that offered by a traditional course of "Full Orthodontics" . It can also be described as Short Duration Orthodontics or Cosmetic Orthodontics, but one could also choose to see it more as "Patient Focussed Orthodontics", as it is intended to focus more on the needs and wishes of the patient, rather than the frequently more ideological aims and goals of an Orthodontist. Certainly, BOTH of these things need to be taken into consideration, and all the pros and cons of each solution fully discussed before choosing. Here at Brixworth Dental Practice, Northampton we will do just that with you. Why not book in for a FREE consultation.
In general, teeth treated during this short term orthodontics are your front and side teeth, and the back teeth are generally left in their original position. The aim is to straighten and align teeth, in much the same way as in "Full" orthodontics, whilst accepting that the result, whilst being perfectly acceptable to the patient, may not conform to some of the more complete goals obtainable by undergoing "full" Orthodontics. This can be completed by using brackets and wires on teeth (SMARTbrace, QuickStraightTeeth, Fastbraces and Six-Month Smiles are all examples of systems that may be used to this end), or by using clear aligners to move the teeth (Invisalign Lite for example).
It is a treatment for adults who want to improve the appearance of the teeth that people see the most, but are not too concerned about moving all the teeth into the perfect relationship to each other. The treatment times are generally 6 to 12 months, compared to perhaps double that for conventional treatments.
For many years, patients who wanted cosmetic treatment to deal with crowding in their front 8 teeth would have been treated by placing veneers and crowns. Often healthy tooth structure would be removed from the already crowded teeth, to enable the placement of porcelain or composite covers that then gave the appearance that the teeth were straight. Often the teeth that were most out of line would require significant drilling, and this could potentially cause problems with the nerve of the tooth.
More recently, in line with the general move of dentistry towards minimally invasive treatments, it is now generally recognised that it is desirable to try to keep as much healthy tooth tissue as possible. As such, it is now much more appropriate to move these crowded teeth so that they are well aligned with each other, thus at least reducing the amount of restorative dentistry provided later, or in many cases eliminate it altogether This new approach together with non-invasive whitening of the teeth frequently allows us to achieve the great result that the patient wanted, in lees time and at a lower cost than previously possible. In other situations, it may be appropriate to 'bond' unnoticeable white filling material to the teeth to repair areas of wear from when the teeth were crowded, and to reshape them. It may also be appropriate to veneer or crown the teeth following orthodontic treatment, but as the teeth have by this time been moved into a pleasing alignment with each other, minimal or even no preparation is then required, and so healthy tooth structure is preserved.
Adults choosing to straighten their teeth often choose Short Term Orthodontics to achieve great, pleasing results in a time frame that suits them and their lifestyle.
As always, all other treatment options should be taken in to consideration, including of course the option of "doing nothing", prior to embarking on a chosen path.
Certain compromises in treatment objectives may or may not result in different degrees of stability at the end of treatment, and retention requirements must be fully discussed.
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This famous name is backing Katie amidst the drama in her life
Katie Price might be at the centre of a tumultuous time in her life but one of her Celebrity Big Brother co-stars has backed her in a surprise message of support.
Perez Hilton – who appeared on the show with Pricey back in 2015 – defended the mum-of-five yesterday, even though he's previously been very vocal in his criticism of her.
MORE: Katie Price 'could still face court over Alex Reid revenge porn claims'
The blogger posted a video showing him chatting to Katie, 40, and her ex-husband Peter Andre back in 2008 and gushed about how fond he is of her amidst the drama she's currently going through.
'This was the first time we met Katie Price. She is one of the most charismatic people we have ever met!' Perez, 40, told his followers. 'She's also one of the nicest!
'We don't care what anyone says about her. We know the real Katie. She is kind. She is thoughtful. She is sweet. She is hardworking. She is smart!'
He also said that the footage had been filmed in 'simpler times' for Katie.
Perez later added that he thinks the glamour model deserves sympathy given that her mum Amy is battling a terminal lung condition.
'Katie Price's mother is dying and she herself is going though so much. She needs and deserves our compassion now, not any scorn,' he wrote.
This comes despite Perez having previously blasted Katie as having a 'vapid' personality before they met on CBB.
He also heavily criticised her for putting false eyelashes on daughter Princess when she was two years old, having written on his blog at the time: 'Take those children away from her!
'She's probably already cemented them with years of therapy for later in their lives.'
It comes as Katie continues to face a series of issues in her life, including money woes and dramas in her love life.
The Loose Women star is not only battling to repay her debts – which are thought to total as much as £600,000 – but her romance with new man Alex Adderson is said to be on the rocks after he caught her on the phone to ex Kris Boyson.