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In Yaroslavl, the ALL-RUSSIAN COMPETITION OF BALLET DANCERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS in the nomination "modern dance" is being held. The competition is attended by artists of two age groups in the solo and duet categories. The competition will also present a large-scale out-of-competition program dedicated to the Theater Year in Russia. From September 13 to 18, 2019, both venues of the "Millennium" concert and entertainment center in Yaroslavl will host exhibitions and concerts, film screenings and lectures, creative workshops and master classes, as well as business events. For guests of the Competition there will perform dancers of the Bolshoi Theater, Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Theatre, Theater named after Natalya Sats and other dancers from leading theaters of the country. As part of the competition, an exhibition of ballet photography by Alexander Pankov "Dance – So Close and So High" is working..
On September 13 "Millenium" hosted the Grand Opening. The program included the evening of the one-act ballets "Transcription of Color" and "Equus", performed by the Moscow Ballet Theater.
On September 14, the artists of the Theater named after Natalya Sats will perform ballets of the Russian seasons "Scheherazade", "Les Sylphides" and "Polovtsian Dances".
September 16 will present The Gala concert of modern dance with the participation of artists of the Bolshoi Theater, Moscow Art Theater Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko etc.
In addition, lovers of choreography will be able to attend screenings of films dedicated to ballet. September 14 offers "Empire of Ballet" by Dmitry Semibratov, September 15 – famous "Bolshoi" by Valery Todorovsky, September 17 – "After You" by Anna Matison. All films will be shown at the cinema hall of "Millennium".
This year a rich educational program for contestants and professionals is carried out by honored artists, choreographers, teachers and critics.
Choreographer, teacher, dancer, author of educational programs, Ekaterina Stegniy implements the creative laboratory "Method of group resonant composition", created on the basis of European programs for studying modern dance techniques. Throughout the competition, laboratory will work with the contents on the process of conscious creating of the movement and its meaning, will get acquainted with the concepts of "solo resonance" and "resonance in a group".
Elvira Pervova, member of the jury of the Competition, artistic director of the Skrim Dance Theater, will hold a workshop "Contemporary dance"; member of the jury of the Competition, director and choreographer of the "Eccentric Ballet" Sergey Smirnov will tell the participants about the composition at his master class; Pavel Glukhov, an artist of the modern troupe of the Moscow Ballet Theater and the New Ballet Theater, will teach modern choreography techniques.
Researcher, lecturer and dance playwright Katya Ganyushina will give a series of lectures entitled "The Practice of Conceptual Thinking". Participants will learn how to structure and correctly use the choreographer's ideas. Dance historian, dance critic, member of the advisory board of the Golden Mask National Theater Award Ekaterina Vasenina will give a lecture "Typology of Russian Performances", which will analyze the types of contemporary dance performances in Russia for specific examples. Jury member, choreographer, director Alexander Pepelyaev will talk about an interactive video in a dance performance.
The business program of the Competition includes a roundtable "Another Theater" with the participation of experts from the Ballet magazine (September 18 at 14:00) and the Assembly of the International Federation of Ballet Competitions (September 16 at 12:00)
For reference:
The first All-Union competition of ballet dancers and choreographers was held in Moscow in 1965. Over the years, the jury was headed by such famous choreographers and dancers as the Igor Moiseev, Yuri Grigorovich, Peter Gusev, Sofya Golovkina
In 2013, an initiative of the revival of the best traditions of Russian choreography and the All-Russian competition of ballet dancers and choreographers was made by an outstanding figure in modern ballet art Yuri Grigorovich. The founders of the event are the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation. Organizer – "ROSCONCERT"


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Second Mover in Healthcare Franchising Proves the Trend
Dr. Bruce Irwin, founder of American Family Care, is a pioneer in franchising urgent care clinics. Now his company is also pioneering securing not-for-profit health systems as franchisees.
Well, that didn't take long. Nurse Next Door, a Vancouver-based home care franchise, announced this week a deal with St. Joseph Health in California, in which the not-for-profit St. Joseph will become a franchisee of a for-profit healthcare brand, and will open 26 franchise territories with an additional 12 as options to build out in the future.
The news crossed my desk the very week I was interviewing American Family Care, one of the Franchise Times Dealmakers winners for 2016. American Family inked a deal last year with Bon Secours Health System, in which Bon Secours bought four units of the urgent care franchise in North Carolina and rights to develop more territory.
This is a first-of-its kind deal, and American Family President Randy Johansen and I were discussing that it's sure to be the next big thing in retail health care expansion. People in the quick-serve restaurant space, in particular, and other service industries "are interested in diversifying their portfolio of holdings in a fast-growth industry," says Bill Koleszar of American Family Care. "Those prospective franchisees have been regularly knocking on our doors."
People in restaurant finance, too, who served as judges to select Dealmakers winners, were intensely interested in the new wrinkle, even if they didn't yet know too much about it. One judge deemed the health care space an "untapped asset class," which is sure to pique the interest of financiers. We'll keep watching and reporting developments in this brand new space.

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A patrol boat of the Bangladesh Navy. A Navy photo
DHAKA (PTI): Bangladesh has procured defence hardware worth Taka 15,000 crore (USD 2 billion) in the past four-and-half years as part of its initiatives to modernise its armed forces, according to a media report.
The mass circulation Prothom Alo newspaper quoting an unidentified "source" in the defence ministry said on Saturday that the highest Tk 4,975.5 crore was spent for navy followed by Tk 5,407 for army and Tk 4,722 for air force.
The Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) officials said they were not in a position to comment on the report immediately when approached by PTI.
But the Alo newspaper said the ISPR earlier declined to divulge details about the defence purchases as the issue was related to "national security".
It said under the procurement during the Awami League government, navy got 16 ships, two maritime helicopters and missiles; the army 2600 armoured vehicles, 44 third generation tanks and 15 APCs; the air force received short range air defence systems and 16 fourth generation fighter planes.
It said the procurements were made under several defence agreements with different countries but most of those were never revealed to public with one such being a defence pact between Bangladesh and Belarus in July this year when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited the country.
Hasina, however, on many occasions said her government procured huge volume of hardware for the defence forces to face natural disasters alongside the external attacks.
But the Berlin-based Transparency International in January this year said Bangladesh was exposed to risks of corruption in defence sectors as the issues of national security were never discussed in parliament.
"No information related to defence purchases is disclosed to the people, there are lacks of transparency in this regard," it said.
Bangladesh, however, this year made public its biggest ever single defence deal with Russia under which Moscow is to provide weapons worth USD 1 billion under a loan agreement.
"We will also give training to the highly qualified military staffs," Russian President Vladimir Putin said at that time while Hasina visited Moscow.
Bangladesh is to procure jets, helicopters, armoured vehicles, anti-tank missiles, automatic grenade launchers and radar equipment under a package in line with the deal.
But several defence analysts said the procurements were unlikely to help Bangladesh design its defence mechanisms including disaster management systems due to lack of a precise defence policy.
The Dhaka-Moscow defence deal also appeared to be a diplomatic shift as Russia is not a traditional source of weapon, unlike China while the western countries are the source of its relatively sophisticated defence hardware.
But the army defended the procurements saying the United Nations had suggested Bangladesh to procure modern weapons for its blue helmet missions in troubled regions.
Bangladesh is the highest troops sending country to UN peacekeeping missions mostly in Africa.


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The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals many interesting findings about our times and shifts in society. A major one is that we have returned to the largest-ever inequality gap of trust between the informed public and the mass population. Another deserves special attention from employers, for over the last couple of years they have become the most trusted relationship – surpassing NGOs, business, government and media.
But among the many insights that can be extracted from the global research, one is key for brands navigating their Digital Transformation journey: issues of trust should inform a comprehensive digital marketing strategy. Here is why:
- Audiences Trust What They Know
The survey shows that we live in a world divided by trust. Men and women trust differently, especially when it comes to business; 60 percent of men trust this institution vs. 53 percent of women. In addition, the informed public and the mass population have different views about the future; 63 percent of the first group believe they and their families will be better off in five years' time vs. 49 percent of the second.
Here is where a strong influencer marketing strategy can play a decisive role for brands. Different groups have specific values, interests and voices. Influencers are valuable because they can communicate with and lead a certain community in an authentic, trustworthy way. The key to success is identifying the right influencers, creating profound partnerships and deploying storytelling to bring business and its communities closer together on social.
- C-Suite Responsibility Is Expanding
The report also shows that this trust inequality has a consequence: people are making change happen. One way is by expecting business leaders to speak up and stand up on societal issues. For example, a majority of people agree that CEOs can create positive change in equal pay (65 percent), prejudice and discrimination (64 percent), training for the jobs of tomorrow (64 percent), the environment (56 percent) and personal data (55 percent). To support leaders in this new function, marketers need to leverage digital executive positioning solutions. Building and managing executive social channels is now a critical business function that all companies must embrace. These programs have tangible implications and are critical to real-time reputation management, increasing authenticity, building credibility and engaging both customers and employees.
- Engaged Employees Can Impact the Bottom Line
The redefinition of the CEO's role is one of the signs of the new employee-employer contract. In this new deal, keeping the ever-changing workforce engaged and informed has become a business imperative. Data from this year's Edelman Trust Barometer proves that trust cements this partnership — 78 percent of employees who trust their employers engage in advocacy behaviors on behalf of their employers, while only 39 percent of employees who do not trust their employers will do the same. In times when social channels provide immense amplification potential for employees' voices, employee engagement strategies can help create an informed, motivated and empowered workforce. As companies continue to employ geographically diverse teams, internal communications programs are also essential — the most effective are those driven by intranets and digital tools built for collaboration at the speed of business.
Thomas Crampton is global chair, Digital.


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|The Graduate School of Business at Stanford University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in economics beginning September 1, 2020. All ranks and all fields of economics will be considered. Junior candidates should possess strong research abilities. Senior candidates should be leading scholars in their fields. All candidates should possess strong teaching skills and must have, or expect to have, a PhD by September 1, 2020. Duties include research and teaching in the MBA and PhD programs at the Graduate School of Business. Applicants should submit their applications electronically by visiting the website https://econjobmarket.org/ and uploading their curriculum vitae, research papers and publications, and teaching evaluations (if applicable) on that site. For an application to be considered complete, all applicants must submit a CV, a job market paper and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted by November 25, 2019. For questions regarding the application process, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the Universityâs research, teaching and clinical missions.


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HiFi Racks Ltd are a family run hifi furniture manufacturer, situated deep within rural England. The company was started by Bradley Waters in 2007, and was originally a one-man operation. Hifi Racks are now based in a large industrial unit in Oakham, Rutland and consists of a vast number of committed and skillful craftsmen.
All HiFi Racks furniture is built here in the UK, by hand and using only the highest quality materials to offer a premium design with excellent anti-resonance properties and proven durability. The philosophy of Hifi Racks; 'One size doesn't fit all', means that most models are bespoke to the customer, and every aspect of their design can be adjusted and customised dependant on the requirements at hand. Hifi Racks can tailor-make the rack to any height, length, width or depth or even built a completely unique rack to fit in to a particular place, if necessary.
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Dazzling Objects
Speeding down a road
that ends somewhere in the middle of
my mind. I get out and wander through
fields of unfamiliar places
that burn my senses.
I stand there unconcerned with
objects that seem dazzling.
Images roll by like a movie
being played. Images representing
things that I can't understand.
Things of Nature
I have seen peculiar sights
in the night.
Trees falling then getting back up again
while a dog gets scared at unseen
things of nature.
I heard things that sensitive ears
can't comprehend. Thunder claps
that explode in a staccato beat.
Birds quiet one minute then talking
the next, in a language that I wasn't
familiar with.
Long Walk
Walking in the cold air
barefooted on a beaten path.
A dog follows along undeterred
by the weather.
Winds whip and cover the landscape
while mist envelops the surrounding.
Clouds cover the sky like
cotton candy.
Trees congregate like strangers at a party
in a forest of brown and green.
The walk is long as the time
moves along.
David Stillwagon writes short stories and poems. He has poetry forthcoming in Foliate Oak and Right Hand Pointing as well as poems in Clockwise Cat and Lit-up magazines. He has also had short stories in Johnny America and Mississippi Crow.


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Marie Harf, Former Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and FOX News contributor, joined Brian Kilmeade for the debut of "Up For Debate" The segment pits Brian against selected guests with differing opinions thus enabling the two to engage in a friendly debate. Harf agreed with Brian that the President's first overseas trip was a success but feels that his rhetoric may be creating an uncomfortable atmosphere amongst other world leaders. "Tough talk matters," Harf went on to say and applauds the President for speaking out against the leaks currently plaguing the White House. She further stated that "It's a real problem."
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Research Report Covers the Dodecanedioic Acid Market Forecasts and Growth, 2014-2020
Future Market Insights has announced the addition of the "Dodecanedioic Acid Market: Global Industry Analysis and Opportunity Assessment 2014 - 2020"report to their offering Upcoming
Valley Cottage, NY -- (SBWire) -- 12/12/2018 --Dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) is a dicarboxylic acid. DDDA is a white solid with slight odor. Its melting point is 1280C and boiling point is 2500C. DDDA is used in various applications such as surfactants, corrosion inhibitors, paints and medical applications among others. It is used as adhesives, capacitor electrolyte and as plasticizer in various applications. It can be used as an ingredient for heat transfer fluid and corrosion resistant coats. Additionally, DDDA is used as a stabilizing and curing agent in powder coatings. However, in spite of its' several applications, the major application of DDDA is polyesters, especially polyamides, epoxy resins. DDDA is manufactured from butadiene through a chemical process. There is no health issue associated with inhalation of DDDA due to its lower vapor pressure. DDDA is neither genotoxic nor mutagenic.
The market for dodecanedioic acid was mainly driven by polyamides market. Dodecanedioic acid is majorly used in manufacturing of polyamide 6,12. Polyamide 6,12 is majorly used in manufacturing nylon products. DDDA is also used in polyester coatings, diester synthetic lubricants and fibers among others. Dodecanedioic acid is used in flame retardants, fertilizers, flavors and fragrances, cleaning agents and dyestuffs among others. Investing in biodegradable DDDA has been the major opportunity for the dodecanedioic acid market. The manufactures are focusing on bio-based DDCA in near future. Verdezyne Inc., a U.S. based company is planning to open new DDDA plant in Malaysia. The plant will utilize lauric acid as chemical feedstock in order to manufacture DDDA. The project emphasizes on bio-based DDDA manufacturing. However, environmental issues can act as a major restraint for the dodecanedioic acid market in upcoming years.
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In terms of demand, Asia Pacific was the leading region in dodecanedioic acid market. Growing demand of dodecanedioic acid for nylon 6,12 market has been the major driver for the growth in the market. India and China are the major consumers for the DDDA market. The demand for polyamides and paints products is more in this region helping the DDDA market to grow in this region. Asia Pacific was followed by Europe where the demand for dodecanedioic acid is anticipated to grow in upcoming years owing to huge nylon, adhesives and plasticizers market. The demand for DDDA is more from European countries such as Germany, the UK and Italy.
North America is expected to be growing market for dodecanedioic acid in near future. The demand is likely to grow from textile and industrial end-user applications. There is huge demand for polyamides in this market. The U.S. and Canada are the major consumers in the North America region. The Rest of the World market is expected to show steady growth for dodecanedioic acid market in upcoming years. The Middle East, North Africa and Latin America are anticipated to exhibit higher demand for DDDA in upcoming years due to increasing demand for nylon products from various end-user applications.
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Some of the key manufacturers in the dodecanedioic acid (DDDA) market are Beyo Chemcial Co. Ltd., Cathay Industrial Biotech Ltd., Evonik Industries AG, Invista, Sinopec Qingjiang Petrochemical Co., Ltd. US Biotech Company, Verdezyne, Inc. and Zibo Guangtong Chemical Co.,Ltd. among others.
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COVID-19 in Washington State
How Washington has Been Affected by the Novel Coronavirus
On Jan. 21, the United States confirmed the first case of COVID-19 (novel-coronavirus) in the country. This first confirmed case was of a patient in Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett Washington, only a short walking distance from EvCC. Since January, the number of confirmed cases in Washington has skyrocketed – along with additional cases in every other state in America.
According to the Washington State Department of Health website, as of March 16 there are over 900 cases of COVID-19 and 48 deaths in Washington alone. The hotspot for these confirmed cases is currently King County. Washington State is certainly an epicenter of this virus compared to other states. According to the New York Times, Washington State and California combined now account for about one-third of the country's infected population.
The rate of confirmed cases has been building rapidly in Washington, especially now that testing is becoming more readily available. But with the numbers of cases changing so quickly, this is an extreme cause for concern for residents of Washington state. The effects of this are becoming increasingly evident with every passing day.
As the outbreak progressed in the beginning, schools began to shut their doors, followed by entire school districts. EvCC closed abruptly on March 5 for deep cleaning and President Daria Willis sent out a notice within 24 hours that a student had received confirmation of a case of COVID-19. She has since declared that Winter Quarter courses will finish their duration mostly online and that Spring Quarter will be starting late. On March 16, Willis announced that the college plans to "reopen for in-person services on Monday, April 6, pending further notice."
The measures that schools and businesses have taken to momentarily close their doors and promote social distancing were mostly voluntary precautionary measures, until March 15. Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, announced via his official website and twitter page that he would be signing "a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities." Facilities that will remain open to the public are grocery stores and pharmacies, and few retail outlets will be made to enforce reduced occupancy. President Trump announced on March 16 that social gatherings across the country should be limited to 10 people until further notice.
This decision to essentially halt public life in Washington for the time being, though necessary to slow the spread of this virus, is one that will come with many repercussions. Students are having to adjust to continue pursuing their education during this time, with high school and college students switching to classes online. Plans previously made to travel or have large gatherings are being forced to reschedule. People who work with the public are being forced to stay home and lose precious hours of pay. The list goes on of affects this state of emergency has and will continue to take on public life. At this point because of how rapidly the virus has been spreading, there is no end in sight.
Washington residents now need to worry about where they will get money for rent, food, bills, etc. Inslee did touch on the subject of the negative impact that this will have on our economy, saying "these are very difficult decisions, but hours count here and very strong measures are necessary to slow the spread of the disease. I know there will be significant economic impacts to all our communities and we are looking at steps to help address those challenges."
As the number of cases continues to climb in America, it is inevitable that more measures will be put in place to restrict socializing to try to prevent it spreading further. It is unclear what the government will do to try and help its citizens monetarily during this health crisis, but this is a main concern for those being forced out of work.
There is still little known about the virus itself and how to prevent or cure it, so as the situation is evolving there will be more information available about how it will continue to affect our everyday lives.
For more information on COVID-19, visit https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus.
For constant updates on Washington's rate of infection, visit https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/Coronavirus.


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- Colorful dial features Let it Snow by Renowned Artist Lisa Kennedy
- Each hour is announced by one of twelve different Christmas carols
- Light sensor deactivates Christmas carols at night
- Removable stand on the back for tabletop display
- Dimensions: 8 x 8 x 1.7 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 4.3 cm)
- Batteries: 3 AA (not included)
Fill your room with holiday cheer with this Christmas Carol Clock featuring the whimsical illustration titled Let it Snow by popular artist Lisa Kennedy. Perfect for wall or desktop, using the built-in stand. A light sensor deactivates carols when the room is Dark. License Granted by Penny Lane Art and Publishing Inc.
To help get in the spirit, each hour is announced by one of twelve traditional Christmas Carols:
- Jingle Bells
- O Come, All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles)
- O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum)
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- The Twelve Days of Christmas
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
- Silent Night
- Deck the Halls
- The First Noel
- Joy to the World
- We Wish You a Merry Christmas
The clock includes a removable stand on the back for tabletop display. The light sensor deactivates the sounds when the room is dark.
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The Brexit Party have named a parliamentary candidate.
Richard Jones, from Maidenhead, has been named as a parliamentary candidate for the Brexit Party in the Harrow West constituency.
Mr Jones is now retired but in his past was the owner of a consultancy providing Due Diligence for Private Equity clients. He said: "I am proud to be standing for the Brexit Party, it draws support from all sections of society and across the political spectrum.
The candidate is a father of three adults and has a very extensive history. He joined the RAF in the 1980s as a commissioned officer. His final posting was based in Northwood from 1995 until he left the services in 1999.
After he left the RAF, he worked as a senior manager in the technology division for the John Lewis Partnership. He then formed his consultancy until he retired in 2019.
He said: "If elected, I will represent the constituents in Harrow West with all my energy, irrespective of political affiliations and will do my very best to promote investment in the community and constituency.
"A vote for the Brexit Party is a vote to change politics for good. The first past the post electoral system is no longer fit for purpose. It encourages tactical voting, which cannot be right in a mature democracy, and even more disheartening it encourages many not to vote as they think their vote is wasted."
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1st October 2015, Beaverton, OR
Nike has launched a new responsive, lightweight fabric developed with insights from the Nike Explore Team (NXT) Sport Research Lab and runners the world over called Nike AeroReact. In a press release this week the company said that the fabric's bi-component yarn senses moisture vapour and opens its structure to maximize breathability
"Every runner has experienced it: as soon as they start their run, their temperature begins to rise. They heat up. Aside from shedding clothing layers, to stay cool the body undertakes a process of thermoregulation, releasing sweat that evaporates to help the body maintain an optimal temperature.
We need thermoregulation to sustain significant speed over distance without overheating. But the harder the body strives to stay cool, the more difficult it can become to perform optimally. Enter, Nike AeroReact technology: a new responsive, lightweight fabric developed with insights from the Nike Explore Team (NXT) Sport Research Lab and runners the world over," Nike explains.
"The apparel industry has always been based on the concept of layering," says Brian Stewart, Vice President of NXT's Apparel Innovation team. "But how can we create apparel that adapts, so that as you change – as you heat up during your run – or as the weather changes around you, you don't have to make those adjustments?"
AeroReact is said to be uniquely engineered to adapt to changes in a runner's temperature. Supporting the body's existing thermoregulation capabilities, the fabric's bi-component yarn is said to sense moisture vapour and opens its structure to maximize breathability. Nike does not say what materials the yarn is made from or whether it is chemically treated to impart the sensing properties.
As Stewart explains, "Everything we do is focused on how we can help athletes perform better, be more comfortable and stay focused. AeroReact has this ability to adapt as you change and as your environment changes — to help keep you comfortable the whole time you're wearing it."
To develop AeroReact, Nike says it spent several years honing the fabric via research, testing and trials. Then, prototypes were distributed to worldwide runners, who wear tested the technology.
Runner feedback helped validate the team's work, says Peter Harrison, Nike's Innovation Project Director for AeroReact. "Many runners were amazed, as they felt that they would either be too hot or too cold at some point during the run, but instead they got to the end and forgot that they were wearing AeroReact. That's brilliant news for us, because we want the athlete to be able to focus on what they love doing and what they do best – not to be distracted by their clothing."
The women's Nike AeroReact Pullover Top and men's Nike AeroReact Half-Zip are available October 1 at nike.com.
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Greetings my wonderful readers! Wow, real life can really get in the way of nail polish. Hopefully my absence just made your heart grow fonder! 🙂 Here's my dog Kipling. Isn't he a cutie? Ok, now for some nail polish. … Continue reading
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Barielle A Bouquet for Ava Swatches
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gavin Newsom was elected governor of California but the message in his victory speech was directed far beyond the state's borders and at one man: President Donald Trump.
Newsom, who will replace fellow Democrat Jerry Brown in January, did not mention Trump by name, but his remarks were aimed squarely at the president.
He urged all Americans who oppose "agents of anger" to look toward the West Coast for another way of governing.
"We're saying unmistakably and in unison that it's time to roll the credits on the politics of chaos and the politics of cruelty," Newsom told supporters Tuesday night at a Los Angeles nightclub. "Now is the time for decency, for facts, for trust, and now is the time for truth. Now is time for leaders to lead."
Newsom, 51, easily defeated Republican businessman John Cox, who was endorsed by Trump. Throughout the campaign Newsom pledged to be a reliable Trump foil if elected.
He presented California as "America's coming attraction," extolled the state's diversity, innovative businesses and thriving economy, and urged Americans dispirited with political polarization take hope from the state's example.
"This, in every way, shape or form, is California's moment," Newsom said.
Newsom defeated Cox with a pledge to spur a rapid bump in housing construction, bring about universal health care and help impoverished children.
For the past eight years Newsom has been lieutenant governor, a position with almost no power. Before that, as San Francisco mayor, he rocketed into the global spotlight when he ordered the issuing of marriage licenses to same-sex couples when it wasn't legal.
For Newsom, the pivotal moment in the campaign came in June, when Cox finished second in a crowded primary field where the top two advance regardless of party affiliation.
Facing a Republican provided a huge advantage in the state where the GOP has 3.8 million fewer registered voters than the Democratic Party.
Newsom spent much of the campaign raising money and holding rallies for Democrats running for seats in Congress and the Legislature, building goodwill with lawmakers with whom he'll be working.
Cox, 63, a lawyer and investor living in the San Diego area, hammered relentlessly on California's high cost of living, for which he blamed Newsom and the Democrats who control the Legislature and every statewide office. He pledged to cut taxes and roll back environmental laws that he says obstruct housing construction.
He downplayed his conservative stances on social issues — he opposes abortion and made inflammatory comments about gay marriage a decade ago — but was unable to persuade voters to give him a shot. He also was hurt by support from Trump, who is very unpopular in the state.
"I consider myself very proud that we highlighted the incredible struggle that the people of this state have had for years," Cox told supporters as he conceded defeat in San Diego.
He blamed his loss on the enormous cost of running a campaign in California, home to nearly 40 million people and some of the nation's most expensive television markets. He raised more than $11 million this year — much of it his own — but still did not have enough money to run ads on broadcast television in the crucial final weeks.
"I'm not going anywhere," he said at the close of his speech. "I love this state and I'm going to stay involved."
Newsom has made himself a foil for Trump in California, a state that has passed laws and filed lawsuits aimed at thwarting the president's agenda on health care, immigration and climate change. He's drawn the ire of Trump, who has mocked Newsom's policies and at one rally called him "this clown in California who's running for governor."
Only about a quarter of California voters said the country is on the right track, compared with roughly seven of 10 who said it's headed in the wrong direction, according to interviews of California voters for AP VoteCast, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago for The Associated Press and Fox News.
A majority of voters — some seven in 10 — had negative views of Trump, and about five in 10 said they voted to express opposition to the president. Fewer than one in five said they went to the polls to show their support for Trump.
Newsom will take over Jan. 7 from Brown, California's longest-serving governor. Brown has twice served back-to-back terms, the first from 1975-1983 and then again starting in 2011. California now has term limits only allowing a candidate to serve eight years as governor.
When he assumes control, Newsom will find a Democratic Legislature antsy to boost spending for the social safety net and higher education after eight years of Brown holding the line on such spending. He'll inherit strong state finances with billions in budget reserves and a surplus, but also the ever-present threat that an economic downturn will once again force cuts in a state that disproportionately relies on income taxes paid by the wealthy.
Before he was a politician, Newsom in his early 20s opened a wine store in San Francisco, the start of a business empire that's grown to include about two dozen bars, restaurants, liquor stores, wineries and hotels. The PlumpJack Group, as it's known, is now led by his sister, but will present an ethics challenge for him as governor.
He's been adamant that he won't sell his interests, so he'll have to avoid creating conflicts or the appearance that his position is helping him profit in the highly regulated industries where he operates.
Newsom got his start in politics when San Francisco's legendary mayor, Willie Brown, appointed him to the city parking commission and later to a vacant seat on the Board of Supervisors, San Francisco's city council. He was considered a centrist candidate for mayor in a the famously liberal city and won, making national headlines for defying the law on gay marriage and extending health care benefits to everyone in the city.
He considered running for governor in 2010 but stepped aside when Brown made clear he'd be on the ballot. Newsom ran for lieutenant governor instead.


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As part of a survey conducted by Interior Design, Todd Bracher is one of four recent alumni interviewed about the industry outlook for designers graduating in 2013 . A graduate of Pratt Institute, Todd Bracher, principal of Todd Bracher Studio LLC and Shaw Contract Group collaborator on our collection The Music Project, is one of 40 alumni and faculty members profiled in a feature in the school's Prattfolio magazine titled "40 Under 40." Bracher was also recently featured in a solo show, "The Essence of Things," in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Read more about Todd's outlook for the future and how design has changed since the start of his career:
Interior Design: How has the design field changed for grads since you began your career?
Todd Bracher: Even just 16 years or so ago when I graduated, design was still a sort of undiscovered industry. Design was not seen in the U.S. as a driver for business, so the training of a designer was much more about problem solving and less about how we can impact business via marketing and innovation. At the same time, I do feel the burden is heavier on a young designer today. They need to know more as the expectations are more than when I was a recent grad. One thing is for sure: Great design, intellect and logic are still the highest priorities.
ID: How do you think "design" is viewed in popular culture today; is it more significant in daily life than it was 10 or 20 years ago? If so, how?
TB: Design has grown considerably more important in today's popular culture. For certain the success of Apple's iPhone has opened the door for consumers to what high-level design can be and given them the desire for such quality in other aspects of life.
ID: What is the one thing you know now that you wish you'd known when you were starting your career?
TB: Understand that design is a business. You are there to help lead businesses and to guide them down new avenues to success. It is not easy, but if you are smart enough and work hard enough you can achieve amazing things. You are also only as good as your collaborator, so pick strong ones that believe in you as you do them.
Read more from Todd's interview with Interior Design here.


text: Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive neurologic disease in dogs that is caused by a degeneration of the spinal cord. Dogs diagnosed with the condition typically pass away after 2-3 years. Many times the warning signs that something is wrong with your dog go unnoticed. But thanks to a German shepherd named Roscoe and his generous family, we are able to share the early stages of Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs video. It is the best video I have seen about this terrible disease. [Read more…]


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Tuesday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time
(Revelation 14:14-19; Luke 21:5-11)
Peace-minded Muslims will say that jihad in the Quran refers to the struggle all people must make to conquer their sinful tendencies. This is similar to how Christians should interpret war in the Book of Revelation.
As we know Jesus eschewed violence. He told his disciples not to resist evil. At one point he makes reference to a sword, but it serves as an image for the division between a follower and her loved ones may cause. The plot of the Book of Revelation, however, turns around a cosmic war between the forces of light and those of darkness. Obviously, this too is a spiritual campaign that all Jesus' followers are called to join. In today's passage, the wrath of God against evil-doers is being prepared. It will totally annihilate the culprits so that the meek might inherit the earth.
Reading Revelation, we are to be consoled by the victory of righteousness. It should not cause us to revel in war which is only metaphorical. The battle it describes is the prosaic struggle we fight daily to be kind and merciful. For some of us it is a difficult fight, but Christ is there to help us.


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"I'm wearing a Lux jumper over a Forever 21 top and H&M skirt. My handbag is Tod's, my shoes are vintage and I customised the jewellery myself. I'm really inspired by Marilyn Manson and by bizarre things! I enjoyed walking in Jason Wu in New York and in London I discovered my new favourite designer is John Rocha. It was the most unbelievable collection ever!"


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MTN, FG, NCC To Settle N1.04trn Case Out-of-court.
N1.04trn: FG Tells MTN To Withdraw Court Case
Federal Government said MTN Nigeria should withdraw the suit it instituted at the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos against the Nigerian Communications Commission and the federal government if it wants an out-of-court settlement for the N1.04 trillion fine for not deactivating 5.1 million unregistered subscribers.
Minister of Communications Technology, Barrister Adebayo Shittu said it is a pre-condition for discussion on the fine for the mobile operator listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). MTN makes about 37 percent of its revenue from Nigeria.
According to news agency, Reuters, "I'm not aware of any out-of-the-court settlement," telecoms minister Adebayo Shittu told reporters. He said President Muhammadu Buhari will have the final decision on the matter, adding that MTN might be advised to withdraw the court case filed against the fine.
"If they withdraw it creates a better environment, an environment where there is no stress or pressure on either side," he said. Last week Friday, MTN sought for 60 days leave from the Presiding judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, to discuss with NCC for an out-of-court settlement which was granted by the judge.
MTN had in December 2015 filed the suit through it lawyers led by Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN) arguing that the NCC being a regulator, cannot assume all the functions of the state on its own, considering the fact that they made the regulation, prescribed the penalty and imposed the fine, payable to the commission and not the federal government.
MTN had also claimed that it was not afforded its constitutional right of fair hearing before a court of competent jurisdiction and more importantly, it had not been found guilty of any offence that will warrant it to pay such outrageous fine.
Following the request by MTN, the Presiding Judge subsequently adjourned the matter till March 18, this year, when the two parties are expected to come back with their mutually-agreed decision on the matter.
MTN in a statement issued from its headquarters in South Africa said "The judge adjourned the matter to 18 March 2016 in order to enable the parties to try and settle the matter. If the parties are unable to reach a settlement the matter will then proceed on that date."
In November 2015, after negotiations with Nigerian authorities, the fine was reduced by 25 per cent to ₦780 billion. However, MTN opted to take the matter to court in Lagos, thereby missing a 31 December deadline imposed by the Nigerian government.


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The "Middle East and Terrorism" Blog was created in order to supply information about the implication of Arab countries and Iran in terrorism all over the world. Most of the articles in the blog are the result of objective scientific research or articles written by senior journalists.
From the Ethics of the Fathers: "He [Rabbi Tarfon] used to say, it is not incumbent upon you to complete the task, but you are not exempt from undertaking it."
From the Ethics of the Fathers: "He [Rabbi Tarfon] used to say, it is not incumbent upon you to complete the task, but you are not exempt from undertaking it."
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Bachmann Reprises, Feiglin Surprises at Israeli Independence Day Gala
by Marion DS Dreyfus
Speaking to a packed crowd at a gala Yom Ha'Atzmaut (Independence Day) dinner under the Manhegut Yehudit -- "Jewish Leadership" -- banner at the still-elegant Terrace on the Park, Queens, up and coming Knesset member Moshe Feiglin, conservative candidate for the next prime ministership of Israel, said some surprising things as well as recommitting to Israel in ways the majority of Jews (and non-anti-Semites), support.
Feiglin followed the smashing firebrand Rep. Michelle Bachmann, who could not have been more powerful in jet-pack-fueled support for Israel.
Speaking directly after the incandescent Bachmann, who tore the place up with her knowledge of history and security needs of the state now 66 years young, the slim, sharp-featured Feiglin spoke both live and with a custom tape on his year in Knesset.
Unusual among his foci, Feiglin championed the monitored use of medical marijuana to alleviate nausea and discomfort for sufferers of advanced diseases. He comes to this issue via his wife, suffering from Parkinson's. Israel is globally acknowledged as a powerhouse of advanced medicine. Some questioned his inclusion of this topic among the many existential demands of the state. That was one surprise; the topic elicits controversy in the U.S., hotly engaged in state by state referenda on pot legalization.
He spoke about the need to adjudicate and punish those regimes that actually 'sacrifice' prisoners or other 'political undesirables' to relieve them of their organs. One example: unconscionably harvested organs from the Falun Gong and convicts (China); the same in North Korea. This championing meets with universal agreement.
Knesset member Feiglin provided further grist for prime ministerial speculation by addressing the potential for redirecting government expenditures now going toward massive infrastructural defense. Bibi is reputedly "afraid" of Feiglin's growing public. Feiglin suggested monies for incentivizing the 1.7 million Arab/Palestinian Arab segment of Israel to 'self-deport' via cash awards.
As controversial as this is, more controversial is his effort to wrest control of the Temple Mount from the Wakf, which drives the Arabs daffy. He has a 5-step program for incorporating Judea and Samaria: He does not value a 2-state "solution." Though this cash-incenting solution is hardly likely, he thinks along lines the U.S. President and subaltern, Secretary of State John Kerry, seem not to envision. He sees their desperation to divest Israel of defensible borders and vast swaths of land it needs.
The population of the tiny "start-up nation" that could is now at a remarkable 8.1 million, starting in 1948 from half a million starved refugees from the cauldrons of Nazi Europe. Feiglin predicted that a new 'wave' of immigrants would be arriving from Middle Eastern countries increasingly hostile to their knots of longtime resident Jews, as well as from hotspots in Ukraine, Crimea, and formerly Soviet states where Jews have been targeted as release pistons for the expansionist resurgent hegemon Vlad Putin.
Not forgotten, France under the current onslaught of resident Muslim aggression, violence, and uncontrolled murder, is a major source of disaffected Jews fleeing intolerable anti-Jewish assaults and delinquencies by North African Muslim newcomers. Thousands of French Jews have already fled.
Feiglin puts the number of new arrivals during coming years to one million. He suggested that Israel remains open for all Jews to "return home"—"There's room for all."
Another interesting nugget: Israel should stop accepting foreign aid, which costs Israel in PR negatives. Bonus -- many Americans might welcome this cut.
Both emphasized the folly of yielding one centimeter of land "for peace," since Israel has won all aggressions waged against it; winners don't yield endlessly to sue for peace. "Winners gets the land. Losers are supposed to give -- the peace," Feiglin puckishly projected.
He notes with some asperity that the vaunted Oslo Accords, the 1993 Clinton initiative that heralded a new cooperation between the parties, has, 21 years and counting, cost Israel more than a Trillion shekels — billions in dollars -- in defensive measures, guards for every drugstore and cafeteria, defensive barriers, reciprocal payback, weapons-smuggling tunnel-finding, tough measures at airports and vehicular crossings.
How would a comparable country -- say, Portugal -- manage with such defense expenditures? It wouldn't.
For a nation the size of Israel, on school globes undetectable without a magnifier, such oceanic expenditure is enormously burdensome.
Lawyer and fiscal whiz Bachmann -- impressive for 45 minutes without recourse to TelePrompter or notes -- and Feiglin's talks were delivered in an atmosphere that Quakers would call "popcorn"— the audience popped up to applaud in sustained enthusiasm. Not least of this agreement was their uncompromising stance on Israel's retaining, forever, the 40% of landmass that is Judea and Samaria (what history buffs recognize as the lingering, unfortunate British slur, "the West Bank").
This audience, 250 strong, Orthodox men and women, lifelong defenders of Israel, didn't have to be reminded of the 66-year aggression waged by antagonist neighbors and perennial whiners pocketing UNRWA 'aid,' Euros and petroskank rials. These enemies stitch Israel with missiles and homemade bombs, road stoners, smuggled arms, and the coarse obscenity of misnamed "suicide bombers," who glory in homicide and axe-butchery of infants and elderly in a parody of hateful "martyrdom."
Coming in for considerable derision by both speakers was Obama flack Secretary of State John Kerry, whose Olympic ignorance of area history is matched only by his brusque arrogance. This situation with the shuttlebug Kerry, amassing frequent-flyers at a fast clip -- is echoed in the position of the president, equally inert historically yet bent on humiliating Israel.
Both speakers cited convicted spy Jonathan Pollard, incarcerated for decades, used by presidents as a bargaining chip to elicit Israeli acquiescence to useless agreements imposed from North American poohbahs. They urge spurning that one-card-monte trick.
Not everyone, including Pollard himself, plumps for release under Pyrrhic conditions.
Bachmann, staunchest Congressional support for Israel, may not go for the platinum ring in future contests. We would be well-served by her advent, however, were she to do so.
But Feiglin has groundswells of support in Israel and elsewhere. He seems to have a steely resolve in bolstering those emergent issues and bread-and-butter concerns that translate into existential life for Israel. He is a contender when Netanyahu hangs up his hat. Jewish leadership demands a strong advocate, one who won't buckle at the first foreign aid dangle or threat.
As staunch in commitment as the land is eternal.
Marion DS Dreyfus
Source: http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2014/05/bachmann_reprises_feiglin_surprises_at_israeli_independence_day_gala.html
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You might have already caught wind of Glerakur from the 'Can't You wait' EP last year or its magical performance last year's Prophecyfest at the Balver Hölle. on is a musical project masterminded by Icelandic composer and sound designer Elvar Geir Sævarsson.
The name is composed of Gler (glass) and Akur (field) and masterminded by Icelandic composer and sound designer Elvar Geir Sævarsson. The debut album which is poetically baptised 'The Mountains are beautiful now' is in fact written for a novel theatre production of Fjalla-Eyvindur & Halla", a play originally from 1911 and essentially the first modern Icelandic piece of literature to gain any recognition abroad. It was recorded with four guitarists, two drummers and a bassist in the basement bar of the Theatre where it was performed. Sonically, it creates huge tsunamis of droning guitars that crash wave after wave against pounding drums and a rumbling undercurrent of bass. It paints an expansive sound field that like glass is both fragile and razor sharp, smooth but hard, transparent yet impenetrable.
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2. Can't You wait
3. HallAlone
4. Strings
5. Fafurt Er A Fjoellum Nuna
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Shawn Mendes Was Shawn Hook's Doctor At The JUNO Awards — Interview
Ahead of his new EP, Shawn Hook stopped by HollywoodLife.com to tell us how he brought Vanessa Hudgens out of hiding, what it was like to go from trombone playing in a cover band to international pop stardom, and a crazy story about Shawn Mendes doing him a solid once.
What is it about Canada and talented people named Shawn? Shawn Hook has a few ideas. "The cool thing about Canadian artists is that there's this huge sense of community," he tells us. "We have each other's backs." When the "Sound of Your Heart" singer stopped by to talk about his new track "Reminding Me" with Vanessa Hudgens, you can bet we got him to go into detail and explain exactly what he means by that. After you check out our interview below, be sure to click through the gallery to see pics of our exclusive photo shoot!
First, what how did "Reminding Me" with Vanessa Hudgens come about?
I posted an ad on Craigslist: "Singer Seeking Superstar Female For A Feature," and she responded!
No way.
[Laughs] No, I'm kidding. We have mutual friends in LA, and I was looking for a female feature and it got to Vanessa. She loved it, so we met for coffee and talked it out and went from there.
What's the meaning behind the song?
The song is about moving on from a longterm relationship and using a new relationship to get over it, and realizing it's the wrong move and you need some time to get over it the right way.
The video is very sexy! What was your involvement in that process?
Usually when I shoot a music video, I like to see what the director is thinking and how the song inspires them visually. With this one, I had guidelines. I wanted it to be cinematic, classy, sexy, edgy. But not over-the-top.
And it was filmed in the iconic Goldstein House, which is in The Big Lebowski.
We were originally supposed to shoot at the Chateau Marmont Hotel, and it was going to be so epic, but then it wasn't available, and we had a strict timeline. We had to improvise and find something else…and we found one of the most iconic houses in Los Angeles!
Not a bad second choice.
Things happen for a reason!
How was it playing the TODAY Show?
It was great! Vanessa and I rehearsed, and there were little things we were messing up on, but everything came together for the performance.
Did she say anything to you ahead of the show, because it was her first live performance in a really long time?
Right before we walked on, she was like, "Shawn, I'm pretty nervous right now," and I said "That's good, because when you're not nervous, that's when things go wrong." When I'm not nervous before a performance, I'm not prepared.
Let's talk about your EP, coming this summer.
Last year, a lot of producers and writers knew about my song "Sound Of Your Heart." So I had a chance to collaborate with people I look up to, big pop writers that I really respect, and we worked on the EP.
That's awesome. What's the story you want to tell with the record?
A lot of the songs are about relationships and the struggles that come with being in longterm and long distance relationships. The title of the record is "My Side of Your Story," and they're songs that I really admire. The four songs came out of about 80 songs — I was writing my butt off! I'm excited about them.
Same. Now, you did a bunch of dates in Canada surrounding the release of "Remember Me" — do you want to do more dates, or a U.S. tour?
I definitely want to come tour in the US — that's goal #1. I don't know what will come through yet, but that's priority!
What's the weirdest or most unique venue you've played?
Back early on, I got booked to play an inaugural country fair in a farm town in B.C., and it was pouring rain. The generator behind the R.V. where the stage was set up was louder than the output from the PA system! There was barely anybody at the fair; it was such a fail.
I also want to address your trombone-playing past, but I'm not quite sure how to segue.
It's funny. It was a love-hate relationship with the trombone. Do you have time?
Yes, walk us through it.
I grew up in a small town, and when you get to 7th grade, you have to choose an instrument. So I wrote down three I wanted to play: drums, saxophone and I was like, I'll put down the trombone, whatever.
I feel like you did not get assigned the drums…
I was assigned the trombone! I took it home and couldn't make any noise — I was devastated, crying. But I learned how to play it and I loved jazz music, so I joined jazz band and we'd tour and do festivals. Then after high school, I joined a disco cover band, and honestly, that was one of the biggest eye-openers for me in terms of live music. We sold out clubs all the time, and it was so much fun. I don't play anymore, but it's [a part of me.]
Love it. Who are some of your favorite fellow Canadian artists?
I'm a fan of Shawn Mendes. Last year we were both playing the JUNO Awards, and during soundcheck — let me back up. I had a full week of promo before the awards, and was running on no sleep. I got to the JUNOs and got laryngitis! So I couldn't make any noise. Then I'm at lunch, and I get a tap on my shoulder, and Shawn Mendes is like, "Hey, man, I heard your voice is gone. Take these sprays and my number, if you need a humidifier, I've got one…" He was so nice!
Wait. So Shawn Mendes was your doctor.
Pretty much! [Laughs] I was like, "Thank you so much." I had every remedy under the sun.
Canadians are awesome. Tegan and Sara are my favorite band.
They're sweethearts. I want to collaborate with them. We were on a show together a few years ago.
And Ria Mae.
I love Ria! I've got some funny Ria stories. We were on a radio show in Canada a while ago, and our singles had just come out, so none of us were that big, and we all signed a cymbal and said, we have to come back every year and visit this cymbal!
Who is the most unlikely celebrity fan you've encountered?
Last May, Katy Perry came up to me [at an event] and was like, "I'm seeing your face everywhere! I really love your new song, your video is sexy."
That's a collaboration I'd want to hear.
I'd love to, too. She's hilarious and a lot of fun. But I was kind of surprised!
If someone hasn't heard you before, what song should they listen to first?
The acoustic version of "Reminding Me."
What's next?
Getting the EP done and hopefully tour!


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Student support
Key Groups
Without good literacy skills a person can be held back at every stage of their life. They may struggle with their work at school, as a young adult they may struggle to secure employment, and as a parent they may find it difficult to support their own child's learning. At Trinity Academy Halifax, we ensure that students with a reading age below expectation, or with baseline test results indicating a need for extra help with spelling and grammar, are provided with additional support. The 4 pathways below give you a flavour of what is on offer.
Nurture/Mastery support
This means your child, in place of attending their humanities lessons, will experience Mastery Support Pathway intervention, a specific programme to improve literacy skills. This comprises of an adapted phonics programme, activities based upon reading for meaning and vocabulary skills, as well as dedicated reading time. This is something which has recently become part of the English GCSE programme of study. We believe in giving our students the best possible opportunities to secure their aspirations. Further information regarding the phonics resource is available at: http://www.ruthmiskin.com/en/
What is Bungee?
When gaps in students' writing skills (punctuation and grammar) appear during Phase One, this is addressed through Bungee intervention. The Bungee intervention team are highly skilled in providing small group support to address misconceptions and misunderstanding. Students are selected for this on a dynamic basis throughout the year, and may be temporarily withdrawn from some other lessons to address and focus on core skills. Once students have developed understanding and confidence, they will then re-join their usual lessons.
What is Platinum?
Platinum is our very successful reading based intervention programme which ensures that all students in Phase 1 have the opportunity to read to the best of their ability and keep on track with their peers. It focusses on comprehension skills and students work in small groups accessing fiction and non-fiction texts. Students are removed from selected lessons for 1 lesson a day for a measured period of time in order to offer this bespoke intervention. We believe that the long term benefits of a student improving their reading at this stage in their education outweigh any potential lost lesson time.
What is metacognition teaching?
You may have read in the newspapers recently that if students are given the opportunity to 'overlearn' (learning the same material twice or more) and 'learn to learn' (learning techniques to help them become successful learners), they will be much more likely to remember what they are taught and apply their new knowledge when completing classwork, homework and examinations. Therefore, we have introduced an additional series of lessons in which they will be taught in a small group and will focus on 'overlearning' (re-visiting what they learnt in lessons during the week). The teacher will observe your child in their English and maths lessons during the week, plan to help your child correct any misunderstandings and develop their learning even further.


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PH Emergency 911 gets 18.4-M calls in 2019 -- DILG
Calls from the Philippine Emergency 911 hotline kept coming in as it posted 18.483-million subscribers in 2019, up from the 1.46-million calls received in 2016.
According to Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo M. Año, the dramatic rise in calls received by E911 indicated that the public has become aware of this program that can be used for seeking assistance during emergencies.
Año said the DILG had taken bold steps to ensure public safety and crime prevention.
"We are happy that more and more people across the country have recognized the importance of calling E911 in times of distress and emergencies," Año said.
"Growing by about 17-million calls in just three years is so enormous. However, it also comes with a greater challenge for us to raise the bar even higher in providing faster and better response to calls coursed through the E911 hotline," he also said.
The E911 hotline is a community-based security and development program that provides quick response and emergency assistance to people in distress.
From Patrol 117, the program evolved into E911 in 2016 through a memorandum and was institutionalized in 2018 through Executive Order No. 56 signed by Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
Emergency calls coursed through the E911 include those that require police assistance, fire reports, medical assistance, search and rescue, and even those that concern chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) materials.
Año said legitimate emergency calls are forwarded to the nearest Primary Service Responders and Major Support Service Responders, which in turn act immediately in coordination with the National Call Center.
Public discipline in making E911 calls
Año reminded the calling public to exercise discipline when dialing the 911 hotline, which is for legitimate emergency and public safety purposes only.
Of the total 18.483-million emergency 911 hotline calls received last year, 37,440 were legitimate calls; 16,763 were non-emergency; 9.716-million were incomplete calls, and 2.54-million were fraudulent, hoax, or prank calls.
The DILG Chief expressed dismay that 1 in every two calls received were incomplete calls that were either abandoned, disconnected, dropped, or garbled (robotic).
"We are urging the calling public to practice discipline in making 911 calls," the Secretary said.
"For every prank or incomplete call that you make, there could be other people out there whose lives may be in danger or who need emergency assistance but could not go through because the lines are busy," he added.
Victory Liner bus donation
Meanwhile, E911 Executive Director Diosdado T. Valeroso thanked Victory Liner, Luzon's largest bus company, for donating a Nissan 49-seater bus unit recently.
Valeroso said the donation would significantly boost the Department's goal of achieving a higher level of awareness of emergencies among local government units (LGUs).
"By converting its usefulness from a transport vehicle to a 911-on-wheels, it will be a live point of contact (POC) showcasing a telecommunication system set-up for LGUs to appreciate," he said.
Valeroso said that partnerships with private firms and other stakeholders who are willing to donate resources for the program's upkeep would enable the DILG to maintain a flexible emergency response system in the country.
"It is also with great hope that this will transform the Department's mobile communications showcase into one dynamic communications infrastructure that is at par with international standards," he said.
Aside from Valeroso, present during the turn-over ceremony was Victory Liner Operations Officer Aleks Briones, and their Legal Officer, lawyer Anton Kho.
Original Article at: https://dilg.gov.ph/news/PH-Emergency-911-gets-184-M-calls-in-2019-DILG/NC-2020-1050


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Having a nice brow does not end in trimming and shaping it, we need to make some maintenance and insert some effort like styling it with an eyebrow pencil.
( This photo is from Beautify and Creatify)
styling makes your brow more defined
Here are some steps on how to attain that attractive eyebrow
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If you are not good at drawing an eyebrow try using a brow stencil
I use an e.l.f eyebrow stencil kit, it comes with four eyebrow shape.
And now the evolution of my Eyebrows
After brow shaping at the Brow studio
After using an elf stencil to style my eyebrows
I hope you learned something from this blog :D


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(By J.Lee Grady) A desperate friend recently contacted me because he was worried that his son might be under the influence of a Christian ministry with questionable doctrines. The leader of the ministry preaches that any church that doesn't experience regular healings isn't following the true Jesus—and he suggests that only his small congregation has an inside track with God. Thankfully, my friend's son discerned something was off track.
Satan loves to pull Christians into unhealthy extremes. And immature Christian leaders sometimes allow youthful pride, greed or insecurity to suck them into toxic spirituality. The result is always a trail of wounded people. In my years of ministry, I've learned there are several clear signs that a ministry has veered away from the truth and into deception. Here are the most obvious:
1. Lack of spiritual accountability. Healthy leaders know they need to surround themselves with mentors and advisers who can question them if they step out of line. Proverbs 11:14 says: "In the multitude of counselors there is safety." But if you are following a teacher, prophet or apostle who has not submitted himself to any form of accountability, you are asking for trouble. Never align yourself with a Lone Ranger, no matter how fiery his sermons are. He will likely lead you off a cliff. CONTINUE


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Conan Silveira: 'Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg is 1,000 percent going to happen'
Amanda Nunes' longtime coach Conan Silveira claims that the matchup between the UFC women's bantamweight champ and featherweight champ Cris Cyborg is definitely to happen.
"People want to see it," American Top Team head coach Conan Silveira told MMAjunkie. "I think they have the best opportunity to leave their marks on history."
"I believe for the weight division, Amanda is going to be extremely well-prepared," he said. "She's not going to have to make the weight. She's probably going to be strong in that division. I do believe the compensation (for) the strength that comes from Cyborg definitely will be the tools that Amanda has on her side.
"I think it's the perfect fight. It's a perfect match. It's a champions fight – it's something we don't see happen often."
The timeline and location of the bout also doesn't matter to Silveira. It could take place in the fighters' home country of Brazil, or in Las Vegas. The most important thing is that it happens. On that, he's certain it eventually will.
"I think it's not 100 percent, but 1,000 percent going to happen," Silveira said. "I think it's something everybody wants to see, even the ones that think they're going to lose something. I just think it's a champions fight. I think they need to have that fight. It's a big push for MMA in general, females and males. People want to see it. I think they have the best opportunity to leave their marks on history.
"I believe that when you fight and you get to be a contender, it's really hard. When you win and you become a champion, it's even harder than that. But when you have a chance to leave your name in history, I think you have to do it. It's something that's good for everybody. If Cyborg was an American Top Team fighter, yeah, it really doesn't make any sense. But still, I think the chance of what's going to come from the fight is something only a few people have to do in life."


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Mill City Farmers Market
The market is located right next to the Guthrie Theater. The winter market runs from October through April.
The dates I will be there for the Winter Market 2019 and 2020 are November 2nd, December 7th, January 4th, February 1st, March 7tn and April 4th.
Hope to see you there. The Mill City Farmers Market is the best market in town!
Minnesota Arboretum
I will be at the Minnesota Arboretum Holiday Market Event on December 13th and 14th, 2019.
I Like You
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Christopher Kimball's Milk Street
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Can be ordered through I Like You. (see address above)
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