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What Is Green Tea?
Black, Green, and oolong teas are all derived from the Camellia sinensis plant. As compared to the other types of teas, Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and boasts incredible health benefits.
This means they have the highest levels of antioxidants, which make them so effective at preventing and fighting all manner of conditions.
In fact, the antioxidant flavonoid makes up nearly 30% of the dry weight of most green tea.
Other important healing compounds and antioxidants in green tea include the likes of catechins and polyphenols, that are also found in dark chocolate, blueberries, and red wine.
Despite containing small caffeine in small amounts, the consumption of green tea has a lot of health benefits. In fact, the amount of healing compounds in green tea means that it is healthier than many super foods.
Here are some of the health effects you can get from green tea.
1. Green Tea Strengthens Your Muscles And Bones
Green tea is very effective at promoting healthy muscles and bones particularly in persons over 60 who have sarcopenia.
Sarcopenia is an aging condition that leads to deteriorating mobility, less energy, strength, and muscle mass among other conditions.
While regular exercise and eating right could help prevent the development of these aging diseases, drinking green tea can be very beneficial in prevention.
If you consume green tea regularly, your body will tend to have a higher bone density as compared to those that do not. Combined with a little bit of exercise, you can significantly increase muscle strength and bone health.
2. Lowers The Risk Of Developing Cancers
Green tea has all manner of antioxidants that have been shown to be effective at preventing certain types of cancers.
Certain compounds such as polyphenols not only prevent cancer, but they also kill cancer cells and stops their growth.
Since green tea is packed full of these antioxidants and compounds, it will help reduce your risk of developing some cancers.
Some of the cancers that green tea has been found to be more effective against include breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.
Persons who drink green tea are at less risk of developing the different types of cancer as compared to those that do not consume it.
3. Green Tea Promotes Cardiovascular Health
Green tea health benefits include the prevention of cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and heart disease cause the highest number of deaths all across the world.
When it comes to preventing the risk factors of heart disease, evidence has shown that green tea has 10 beta-blocking compounds, 16 diuretic compounds and 7 calcium channel blockers that help boost the amount of blood that your heart pumps and lowers your blood pressure.
Green tea is very effective at reducing your risk for these diseases as it regulates triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol.
Green tea significantly increases the number of antioxidants in the blood, which means that LDL cholesterol particles will not be oxidized.
The LDL Cholesterol particles are some of the most significant causes of heart disease.
By drinking just a few cups of tea every day, you significantly reduce your risk of developing heart and other heart-related diseases.
4. Lowers Your Risk Of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes currently afflicts millions of people around the world that its spread has now reached epidemic proportions.
However, if you were to cut their sugar or carbohydrate intake in the early stages of the disease, you could completely reverse the progression of Type 2 Diabetes.
Diabetes makes sufferers lose sensitivity to insulin and an accumulation of blood insulin and sugar in the blood, which can damage the vascular system.
Green tea will stabilize and lower blood sugar levels since it is full of antioxidants and free radicals.
In fact, green tea can not only reduce blood sugar levels but also improve your sensitivity to insulin and reverse diabetes.
5. Green Tea Helps Prevent Memory Loss And Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's and other mental conditions such as dementia tend to increase as one age. However, you can significantly reduce Alzheimers and memory loss by consuming green tea.
Green tea prevents the breakdown of a certain neurotransmitter that is associated with memory loss known as acetylcholine.
Green tea also inhibits beta secretase and Buche enzymes, commonly associated with the development of Alzheimer's.
The catechins found in green tea reduce the number of free radicals in the brain, which results in better memory, as the radicals are associated with the deposit of memory loss causing plaque in brain tissue.
As such, drinking two to three cups of green tea a day would be very effective at introducing the flavonoids and antioxidants that are essential in protecting cellular atrophy in the brain.
6. Improves Brain Function
While it does contain caffeine which will keep you awake, green tea also improves brain function. Caffeine blocks Adenosine an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.
It concentrates norepinephrine and dopamine, which are neurotransmitters that will enhance your memory, reaction time, vigilance, and mood.
Green tea also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that can cross the blood-brain barrier to stimulate alpha waves and dopamine.
As such, drinking green tea can give you a different kind of buzz as compared to your daily dose of coffee.
You will typically have more energy and be more productive when you drink tea due to the effect of caffeine and L-theanine.
7. Green Tea Improves Physical Performance And Increases Fat Burning
Green tea will be found in most lists of fat burning supplements. This is because green tea boosts the metabolic rate and fat burning at a rate higher than most other supplements.
The caffeine in green tea is also very effective at enhancing physical performance. It mobilizes fatty acids from fat cells and makes them available for the body to use for energy.
8. Improves Dental Health
The catechins in green tea are effective at preventing viruses and killing bacteria, which reduces your risk of contracting infections.
One of the biggest culprits that cause dental problems is Streptococcus mutans. The bacteria is a leading cause of tooth decay and cavities since it causes plaque.
The catechins in green tea significantly reduce the rate of growth of the Streptococcus bacteria in the mouth.
As such, consuming one or two cups of green tea daily can be very beneficial for your dental health, as it will reduce your risk of developing dental caries.
Another health benefit of green teas is that it can also reduce bad breath.
9. Green Tea May Help Control Uric Acid Level
It is believed that the catechins found in Green Tea may be able to slow down the production of a certain enzyme in the body. And this particular enzyme is related to forming uric acid.
In this regard, consuming green tea may be able to help you if you're suffering from gouty arthritis caused by the increase of uric acid in your body.
Green tea is derived from the Camellia sinensis plant just like many other teas. However, since it is unfermented, it retains a lot of the healing and preventative compounds that make it one of the best superfoods.
Green tea is right there on the top of the best superfoods together with turmeric for me. You can learn more about turmeric health benefits here.
Green tea benefits include promoting healthy muscles and bones, lowering risk of cancer, a healthier cardiovascular system, lowering the risk of type II diabetes, improving brain function, preventing neurodegenerative disease and enhancing dental health.
Its effectiveness comes from different compounds and enzymes such as polyphenol, flavonoids, and catechins, that are also found in other superfoods such as red wine, blueberries, and dark chocolate.
Consumption of two to three cups of green tea a day is usually enough to benefit from the healing and preventative benefits of the beverage.
Nonetheless, you still need to maintain a proper diet and keep yourself healthy to enjoy the full benefits of green tea.
Aren't you amazed by the many health benefits you can get from consuming green tea? I currently take both green tea supplements and drink it as tea as well. How do you consume your green tea?


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Micro four thirds cameras and motor sport…
Posted on: April 14, 2015 /
Categories: Micro four thirds, Photography
Having downsized from a Nikon D5200 DSLR to a micro four thirds (M43) system at the end of last year one of my concerns was the quality of motor sports photography, something I do from time to time. Despite the advances in this format the general advice is to steer clear if you are shooting anything at speed. The Nikon along with a 55-300mm zoom took accurate well focused images pretty much every time, how would the new camera cope?

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"DrWellnest's customers are mostly elderly people, so we had to create a brand that addresses their needs in an honest and friendly way.
"The client wanted to have the medical feel to it, given the cutting-edge solutions used in the product. We wanted to emphasize the beneficial pain relieving qualities of the product, hence the name: DrWellnest.
"We also created a brandline: Sleep well, feel no pain."
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Mr. Conti's Fifth Grade Class Visits Bannerman Island!
Mr. Conti's fifth grade class from Balmville School visited local historical site, Bannerman Arsenal on Pollepel Island in the Hudson River on May 22, 2018. The class learned about local history and geography. The trip was made possible by a grant from the Bannerman Castle Trust.
Story and photos provided by Mr. Conti
TEACHERS: Are you and your students doing something great? Please contact your Communication Strategist. We'd love to attend or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district! Grades PreK-5 Amanda McDowell (email@example.com) and Grades 6-12 Cassie Sklarz (email@example.com).


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Whether online or offline, creating relevant messages to communicate to your audience is hugely important. These are messages that engage with people and add value to any campaign, marketing or otherwise. As you work to create your next campaign, ask yourself, "Is this message truly relevant to my following?"
What Is a Relevant Message, Then?
Relevant messages are a critical component to any online or offline strategy. They should convey certain themes and add value in some way. Here are some examples:
- They are revealing.
- They are informative and timely.
- These messages can be challenging or empathetic.
- They may be inspirational.
- In some cases, they can be cautionary.
- They should always be truthful.
- In some way, they connect directly to your audience.
Why Does Relevance Matter?
Relevant messages convey more than just an announcement, a sale or a product launch. Rather, they help to create a unique bond between the viewer of that message and those putting the message out there. For example, the right message helps to show industry leadership thus creating a bond of respect. These messages create emotion in the reader. They appeal to the consumer in some way as well. Your message must impact your reader in a way that encourages them to take the action you desire. Without a relevant message, there's no way for your reader to connect with your company. That leaves you without the return you want.
Pulling the Pieces Together
Every type of marketing you have should communicate a relevant message to your customer regardless of the platform. It should connect with them on some level to show them why a relationship with your company or organization should matter. When you create this connection, you build your brand, build your revenue, and create long-term connections with people who respect your team. Without a relevant message, your marketing will fall flat.
No matter whether you are creating a campaign in print, launching a social media campaign, or merely speaking out to the public one thing is for sure – make sure every word you add or any message you convey is relevant to the relationship you hope to build with your customers.


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Ian Young is an expert in the field of addiction rehabilitation. He is the go-to man globally. If you have someone in your life who is troubled by addiction do check out Ian's profile.
Jon Boys
I first met Ian Young nearly nine years ago when I came to a treatment centre, which he ran. Ian did my assessment over the phone and suggested that I should come to him for treatment. Having successfully graduated, he then helped me a great deal until one day he suggested one day that I become more involved in service work – "helping others", being charitable with my time. I knew nothing about being of service and his words were, "You will meet a lot more like minded people and your recovery will take off". And that has been my experience…it's like I have a mission in life now. I have done a lot of different service commitments in the UK and it has helped my recovery. I will always be grateful to Ian Young for helping me on my journey.
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I remember sitting in a room in prison one day, lost, alone and beaten, on the phone talking to Ian. He gave me something during that 10-minute call that had been taken from me over years… he gave me the gift of hope... gratitude. Ian was also one of the first people I met when I came into rehab for my severe drug addiction (which is why I was in prison in the first place) and he never judged me, something I was not used to.... faith. From that point on he has always been a silent companion on this journey, who I know would come through for me should I need direction or support. In Ian just being himself I was able to find inspiration to just be me... courage. Thank you Ian, for being a key component in my recovery, which has now saved my life... unity. God bless you Ian Young -
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Ian Young reached out and assisted me when I began seeking a publisher for my novel, some of which was based on hard personal experience. Although his contacts were in other areas of publishing, he has blown me away with his support and kindness.
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I am lucky to have Ian as my business coach. He always asks me the right questions and makes me think about whether I am on the right track. Also he keeps coming up with great ideas and suggestions that really help me on. He makes me write a summary of each session, including my follow up actions. That put an end to procrastination pretty drastically! Thanks ever so much Ian!
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Ian Young was an amazing influence in my life last year and has continued to be a wonderful support to me since. He helped me to research a film role I was determined to get right. It was the role of a police woman struggling with alcohol and cocaine addiction. Ian introduced me to some unbelievable people who were so honest and open about their own experiences of addiction and rehabilitation. The whole experience was unbelievably moving to me as a person and made the role in to something that exceeded all of my expectations as an actress. I knew, after my time with Ian researching, that I had to honour him and all the people who had given me their time in my performance. I am so grateful to all of them. I don't care how the role is perceived as long as they and Ian gives it the thumbs up! That's what matters. Seeing the generosity, commitment and humour Ian brings to the people he works with is truly inspirational. He uses his own struggle and experience to help others through theirs. Not the kind of humanity you find every day. He is one of those people that makes things happen. All I had to do was ask if he could sort me out with some people to talk to and places to visit for research and it was done. He really did make what I thought to be the impossible, possible. I could not have done it without you Ian! Let's hope the film does well, but most importantly, let's hope all the people I met are happy and healthy and continue to thrive on the support you and people like you give them. Thanks for being so generous and putting yourself on the line for a complete stranger. All the blessings in the world for all you put your hand to.
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Ian Young is impressive in both his experience and solutions relating to addictions. He brings a compassionate and intelligent speaking style to his subject, which I found truly inspiring. I look forward to his book.
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Endowment income distribution up again
Pitt's endowment fund income distribution is up for the third year in a row.
In a June 23 meeting, the Board of Trustees investment committee approved a distribution of $4.36 per share — an increase of 2.1 percent over the prior year, said Arthur G. Ramicone, senior vice chancellor and chief financial officer.
The distribution had languished at about $3.80 per share from FY11 to FY14 before being increased 5 percent in 2015 to $4.01 and rising another 6.5 percent in FY16 to $4.27 per share. (See June 25, 2015, University Times.)
The University's spending policy provides for an annual distribution of the greater of 4.25 percent of the consolidated endowment fund's three-year average fair market value or a "floor" of the prior year's distribution, provided that the distribution is not less than 2 percent or more than 7 percent of the trailing three-year average.
Pitt's endowment is made up of individual funds designated for purposes such as scholarships, fellowships and faculty chairs.
Funds typically are invested as part of the University's consolidated investment pool, with individual endowed funds "purchasing" a number of shares in the pool and income distributed on a per-share basis — similar to an individual's investment in a mutual fund.
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- 1/4 cup vanilla fat free yogurt
- 2 tablespoon DOLE Pineapple Juice
- 1/4 teaspoon Caribbean jerk or Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mango chutney
- 1 pkg (10 oz) DOLE® Angel Hair Coleslaw
- 1 unpeeled DOLE Red Apple, cored and shredded
- 1/3 cup DOLE Seedless Raisins
- 1 (about 1 cup) small fresh DOLE Mango, diced
Combine yogurt, pineapple juice, jerk seasoning, lime juice and chutney in large bowl until well blended. Stir in apple, raisins and cole slaw. Mix together. Fold diced mango into slaw. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
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When To Plan For Retirement (4 Level Formula Given!)
This is a common question! You may have thought of it before too!
Is Age25 too young? How about Age35, still too young?
Then is Age45 too old?
Use this formula to understand better when to prioritise for retirement planning!
Level 1: Just Started Working
If you are in this level, chances are you've just graduated and are now working in a junior level position in the company.
During this level, you may still have student loans to pay.
You may still be building your first of capital to invest.
Quick story: I remember back in the days when i just started working and during that period, i was learning all i could about trading and investing for my first $10,000. I always imagined that i would achieve 10 - 20% rate of return on all of my investments and it wasn't until through a financial crisis that i realize how naive i was.
Being good at Investment is not easy and returns are not a given until enough experience is accumulated.
Retirement planning now? I feel there are more questions than answers looking back at this stage.
Level 2: Training Years (Worked around 5years?)
If you have worked for a few years, you'd probably have gotten a slight pay increase after getting a promotion from your junior position.
At this stage of life, you've probably have not experienced too much life changes yet. True?
There could be marriage coming up and kids on the horizon.
I know you may be eager to start planning for your retirement but from my experience with my private clients in financial planning, this possible life changes coming ahead may AFFECT YOUR EXPENSE STRUCTURE TOO MUCH!
You may have ambitions to buy the house first and such a big ticket item would impact your planning severely.
I'd suggest just investing with no worries of retirement use yet.
Build a portfolio for yourself and get a TASTE of passive income!
Level 3: Specialist Years (Worked more than 10 years)
If you are in this stage, you'd likely see serious income come in. If not, you may be in the wrong industry or you haven't plotted your career well.
Below is a pay scale based on age group. At this stage, Saving $30,000 - $50,000 a year should be easy.
(Source from M.O.M Labour Force in Singapore 2018)
If you are earning well but not saving well, you might want to start cutting back on expenses as this is a very crucial stage in your life.
Through survey, most Singaporeans feel need at least 1.5 Million in terms of a retirement port to retire successfully. A way to get that is by saving $50k for 20 years at 5%p.a = $1.65 Million.
This is the BEST time to start planning your retirement as whatever decisions you make now will impact decisively on your retirement years.
At this level you still have at least 20 more years towards retirement and compounding money at this point of time is very important for you.
Get exposed to guaranteed retirement planning products. Top up your CPF.
If you're not invested much, it's ok because not everybody has the time and affinity to be successful at investing. But it's a time to get started.
Level 4: Expert Years (Close to peak in career)
While income is fantastic, you do not know how much longer you can sustain this level of income. This is a common emotion I hear from private clients.
After the peak is a decline. There's definitely no shame about it. Rather, it's a journey well done.
There's good news too. If you have children, they are closer to graduation and they are getting of your books in terms of expenses.
At this point is to important to look carefully at your financial planning. This is your last stage. Once you are past 55 and haven accumulated much assets, there's very little that can be done.
Hopefully you have fully paid up your house or you own multiple properties.
You have seen a lot of financial products and investment ideas in the market.
Instead of looking for home-run kind of investment ideas, look for solid, steady and trustable retirement solutions.
Again, get exposed to guaranteed retirement planning products. Top up your CPF.
Start retirement planning once you've clocked 10years of work.
And investing properly is a big component of getting your retirement cashflow.
This video is to share 4 simple rules of investing
1) 1:10 Keep your winners
2) 2:07 know your investments or know your fund well
3) 3:34 Do not catch a falling knife
4) 4:06 Avoid hot investments
What can you start doing today? Watch the following video below.
Commit a sizeable amount ever year towards investing and be ambitious.
If you're looking to find out more on retirement planning, contact me below for a preliminary discussion and I'd get in touch with you real soon to make positive changes! See you!
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Schools squeeze
Local schools facing further Tory cuts in 2020
There will be £1.5 million less spent on schools in Hastings & Rye next year – with the squeeze on budgets now reaching crisis proportions. In East Sussex as a whole, it is a loss of £11 million.
The cuts, which affect 23 out of 30 schools in the constituency, are on top of what has been a constant tightening of school budgets over the past five years, according to figures released by teaching unions, including the National Education Union and National Association of Head Teachers.
It translates locally as an average loss in 2020 of £118 per pupil. But in some cases it is much more:
- St Leonards Academy is facing a £448,474 shortfall – that's £311 less per pupil.
- The Hastings Academy is braced for a £360,064 funding shortfall, or £407 less per pupil.
- And at Ark Castledown Primary Academy, where Conservative candidate Sally Ann Hart is a governor, the shortfall will be £48,237 or £131 less per pupil.
In real terms, this means postponing repairs to school buildings, and in some cases putting up with leaky roofs. And it has resulted more and more instances of teachers having to provide their own materials.
Worse still, some schools are no longer employing teaching assistants.
The lack of a back-up for teachers is particularly hard – especially in classes of 30 or more which have a large number of pupils with special needs.
One teacher in a local academy told us: "We have children with complex needs, such as autism, Aspergers, dyslexia and attention deficit disorder (ADHD) who are not getting that one-to-one educational attention that they need."
"You are one teacher on your own in a large class of 11 to 16 year olds and as well as the special needs, around 40% of them come from disadvantaged backgrounds, no one in their families have been to university, so they have a lack of aspiration and need a great deal of motivating."
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their educational needs
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Behaviour has also worsened at the newly merge Ark Alexandra academy following the decision to scrap a dedicated Behaviour Team. "We were seeing behaviour we had never seen before," he said.
Nationally, nearly all schools in England are worse off than they were five years ago, according to the research, which has been fact-checked and verified by the Institute of Fiscal Studies.
Like his predecessors, Boris Johnson has promised to "level up" school funding across the country.
But even the highest estimate of the prime minister's promised spending, schools with be £1.3 billion worse off in 2022/23 than they were in 2015/16 — the biggest shortfall in a generation.
Labour's Peter Chowney is the only candidate in the Hastings & Rye parliamentary election to have signed a pledge to vote against school cuts.
Cuts in school funding
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burdens on teachers
Labour in its manifesto says it will make sure schools are properly resourced, with increased long-term funding, while introducing a fairer funding formula that leaves no child worse off. It will also invest to upgrade schools that have fallen into disrepair.
Mr Chowney said: "Cuts in school funding have led to reductions in activities outside the national core curriculum, as well as cuts in teaching assistants, placing impossible burdens on teachers.
"School performance in Hastings & Rye isn't good, with three of our secondary schools appearing in the worst six in the whole of Sussex according to the Real Schools Guide.
"Labour will introduce a National Education Service, restoring funding to schools and making sure all schools are democratically accountable. We will also scrap university tuition fees and reintroduce student maintenance grants."


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News sources report there are now eight deaths and a total of 104 cases in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Quebec City, making it one of the worst outbreaks Canada has experienced in its history. The outbreak began in mid-July, and officials blame cooling towers in the region that spread legionella bacteria into the air. All of this comes 15 years after a report demonstrating a need to create tougher regulations and a registry for cooling towers. This report included recommendations for the implementation of a registry of buildings with cooling towers, to help investigators narrow down sources in the case of an outbreak. The report, which was commissioned by the government, was never acted upon.
The apparent inaction regarding preventative measures to help minimize the risk of an outbreak is a common theme in Legionnaires' disease cases. From local health districts' recommendations to the variety of services offered by independent water management companies, the resources are in place for those responsible for public water supplies to be proactive in protecting the public. Investing money in proper maintenance of public water supplies can be the difference maker in preventing outbreaks; preparation that can save lives.
As more information becomes public regarding the circumstances of the Quebec City outbreak, we will know whether steps could have been taken to avoid the outbreak, and to what extent things could have been different. The Quebec government is planning on implementing measures to hold owners of cooling towers legally responsible for their maintenance. While this is a positive step, it seems that it may have been too late. With a more proactive approach to managing risk of Legionella, this outbreak may have been avoidable.
Jules Zacher is an attorney who focuses on Legionnaires' disease litigation. His website, www.legionnairelawyer.com is a resource for information on Legionnaires' disease, and related litigation.


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Sheffield United is delighted to announce that a new two year commentary deal with BBC Radio Sheffield has been signed.
The deal will be in place for the start of the 2019/2020 season. It's the first time in more than a decade for the Blades in the top flight and in celebration of that, BBC Radio Sheffield will provide exclusive radio commentary of all league games, home and away.
The station will provide full match coverage of every game, with commentary, analysis and interviews throughout the season. The BBC Radio Sheffield commentary team of Andy Giddings, Adam Oxley and Mike McCarthy will all be involved in the Blades' season. United legend Keith Edwards will continue to be the expert summariser for most United games.
Katrina Bunker, Editor of BBC Radio Sheffield, said: "BBC Radio Sheffield has had a long and successful relationship with Sheffield United and I am delighted that this will continue for another two years. Of course this season carries extra interest not just for Blades fans but for our wider region as we have a team back in the top tier of English football for the first time in 12 years. With visits to the likes of Old Trafford, Anfield, Stamford Bridge and much more now coming up we want our listeners to be part of the whole journey, which is why we've taken the decision to commit to providing full match commentary of every single game. We can't wait to get started."
Stephen Bettis, United's CEO, said: "We are delighted to be continuing our excellent relationship with the team at BBC Radio Sheffield. Over the years they have provided a great service to Blades fans in and around the city, as well supplying the commentary for those further afield through United's official website, and we look forward to taking their listeners on our Premier League journey."
Blades fans can listen to full match commentary of United's Premier League opener at AFC Bournemouth on 10th August, 3pm kick-off.
* BBC Radio Sheffield will continue to provide commentary from every Premier League game for United fans through the official website. More details to follow.


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All Photos © Christine Elise McCarthy 2013
To see images of my past posts & get links to the recipes – look on my Pinterest board – HERE.
I love homemade pasta. I love making homemade pasta. I loved making it when I was doing it all manually & I like it even more now that I can mix & knead the dough in my bread machine & I have a stand mixer with pasta making attachments that motorizes the cranking for me as I press & cut the dough. I love the process – it is Zen for me – and I am reeeeeally gratified by the light & delicate finished product. And now I am loving experimenting with flavors.
Homemade pasta has a subtle flavor that begs for more nuanced toppings than heavy red sauces etc. Also – some folks think it is overcooked when they taste it because they are so accustomed to al dente being a pasta standard. Homemade pasta can never be al dente because it is never dried & hard. It is soft & light & you can eat mounds of it without ever getting that stuffed & bloated feeling. Leftover pasta makes an incredible breakfast when mixed with eggs, Parmesan & parsley (and anything else – sausage, avocado, tomatoes etc etc).
Anyway – this particular pasta could be made without any special tools. You could make the dough, roll it out in sections to the desired thinness & then hand-cut the pappardelle. I hand-cut mine with a sharp knife & I liked the inconsistent dimensions of each noodle. I think you will, too. However – if making homemade pasta either intimidates you or is too time consuming – just use a boxed pappardelle or other long noodle pasta. This recipe seems heavy – but the ratio of heavy cream to pasta is such that it is actually quite light.
One note – I hung this pasta to dry over hangers like this:
I won't do that again as most of the pasta broke at the bend when it dried out. It didn't matter much but just letting it dry on the counter works just as well.
Also – I had the luxury of using backyard lemons that were nearly orange in color & exceptionally juicy & amazingly aromatic. Ymmm!
Lemon-Pepper Artisan Pappardelle
3 1/2 cups flour
4 eggs
1 TBS olive oil
2 TBS water
1-2 lemons – zest & juice
1 TBS cracked pepper
I made my dough by putting the ingredients in my bread machine. Additionally – I made it a day ahead & let it rest overnight in my fridge, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap. This isn't necessary.
Comprehensive instructions on making pasta dough is HERE in this post.
I then rolled it thin & cut it into strips by hand.
Creamy Lemon-Basil Sauce, Spinach & Edamame
Serves 4 easily
2 TBS olive oil
4 TBS butter
4 garlic cloves – minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 TBS lemon juice
1 TBS lemon zest
2 or more TBS basil – chopped
2 packed cups fresh spinach
1 cup edamame
Gremolata (2 TBS lemon zest, 1 minced garlic clove & 4 TBS minced parsley)
Grated Parmesan
S&P to taste
Mix the gremolata & set aside.
Plunge the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds then drain, cool & chop. Set aside.
Heat the butter in a pan & add the garlic. Saute for a minute then add the heavy cream, lemon juice & zest, shredded basil and S&P to taste. Simmer on low heat for a few minutes to let the flavors meld. Add the chopped spinach & edamame.
Cook your pasta. If using homemade, it will cook VERY quickly, under a minute sometimes. You can tell it is done because it begins to float. Drain & add to the pan with the cream sauce. Blend & serve with the gremolata & grated Parmesan – and maybe a drizzle of a nice olive oil.


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Gujarat was a state overlooked on the tourist route. It was hot, dry and above all, dusty. Yet, nowhere did I taste pilau anything like what I ate in the Indian state. There seemed to be very little of anything in the vegetable pilau I ordered apart from rice, but the flavor told otherwise.
I've given up ordering pilau in an Indian restaurant here in Vancouver because it never matches the teasing taste of a Gujarati pilau. Only in Dar es Salaam did the dish come close to the same cumin seed fusion.
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In our technologically superior society, we at all times look ahead to new improvements which makes our lives simpler and on the identical time entertaining. In fact most devices which might be available supply one thing for each men and women to make use of. All this men talk doesn't mean there is not some amazing devices for girls that significantly cater for the female persona. This has seen the rise and speedy improvement of all types of new tech, similar to 3D video glasses, drones, 3D Printers, camera gear and laser devices.
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The Award On November 13th, CancerIQ CEO, Feyi Olopade Ayodele, was named to Crain's Chicago Business's 40 under 40 list for her work to make it easier and less expensive …Read Story
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Cooperative Innovative High School Programs
There are two Cooperative Innovative High Schools (CIHS) located on Johnston Community College's campus. CIHS provide opportunities for students to complete an associate's degree within five years. Eligibility requirements are established jointly by the local board of education and local board of trustees.
Johnston County Early College Academy
- Established: Fall 2008
- For: Rising 9th graders
- Pathways: College Transfer
- Contact: (919)464-2314
Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy
- Established: Fall 2016
- For: Rising 9th graders
- Pathways: Early Childhood Education, Industrial Systems, Information Technology, Medical Assisting, or Nurse Aide
- Contact: (919)464-2303


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The OnePlus 5 is now official, and it's up for pre-order on OnePlus' website. Now that you've bought your new phone, it's time to take a look at some new cases, screen protectors, USB-C cables, chargers and other accessories for OnePlus' latest smartphone. We've rounded up the best accessories available for the OnePlus 5, below.
TaoTronics 16W Rock Portable Stereo Wireless Speaker
A Bluetooth speaker is a great buy for a new smartphone, as it typically offers better and louder sound than the built-in speaker on the OnePlus 5. And this one from TaoTronics is definitely a good choice. It's a 16W speaker, and it also offers up 24 hours of battery life. Plenty for keeping the party going for quite some time.
Buy the TaoTronics Bluetooth Speaker
ICONIC Braided USB Type C Charging Cable
The OnePlus 5 has a USB-C connector, which means you'll likely need to get new cables for charging your new smartphone. And this one from ICONIC is definitely worth checking out. Seeing as it is a braided cable, it's going to be way more durable than any of the other cables out there on the market right now. On top of that, this is a 6.6-foot long cable, which is really nice to have.
Original OnePlus Dash Charge USB-C Cable and Charger
OnePlus debuted Dash Charge with the OnePlus 3 last year, and it's back again on the OnePlus 5. So what's wrong with picking up an extra Dash Charge charger and cable? This way you can have one at work and one at home, for those times when you need to top off before heading home or heading out for the evening.
Buy the OnePlus Dash Charge USB-C Cable and Charger
iVoler Quick Charge 3.0 USB Type C Adaptive Fast Charging Car Charger
The OnePlus 5 does technically support Quick Charge 3.0, although it's not as fast as Dash Charge. And this car charger from iVoler does indeed support Quick Charge 3.0, allowing you to quickly charge up your device while you're on the road. It has a USB-A slot available for you to plug in a device using a USB-C connector, micro USB or Lightning.
Buy the iVoler Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger
Sony MDRXB650BT/B Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones
Because who needs a headphone jack? These headphones from Sony are Bluetooth ones, which means you don't need to worry about a cable. But you do have to worry about battery life. Luckily these will last you around 10-12 hours on a charge, which is pretty average, but still good. These are part of Sony's Extra Bass lineup, which means they offer some booming bass, great for those that listen to music with loads of bass.
Buy the Sony MDRXB650BT Extra Bass Headphones
AUKEY USB Wall Charger
It never hurts to pick up a spare wall charger for your smartphone, whether it's to take it traveling with you, or have at the office. This wall charger is a Quick Charge 3.0 charger, so it'll charge up the OnePlus 5 and other smartphones pretty quickly. Unfortunately, it is just a single port USB charger, but it is a quick one, so that's worth picking up alone.
Buy the AUKEY USB Wall Charger
Beats Pill+
This is another great option for a Bluetooth speaker, it's the Beats Pill+. This one offers up 12 hours of battery life, via continuous playback. It also offers some incredible size, compared to its size, which is definitely impressive. And as is the case with most of Beats products, it does offer some incredible bass when playing music. Especially good for playing loads of hip hop or rap.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5 Wireless Speaker
This is a more premium wireless speaker, and it's not a Bluetooth speaker seeing as it works over wireless. It also offers a pretty interesting design, which would look good on a book shelf in your home or office. Since this is a Bang & Olufsen speaker, it does offer some great audio with crisp mids and highs and deep lows. It does also have Chromecast built in, so you are able to quickly and easily stream from your smartphone to the Beoplay M5 over WiFi – Airplay and DLNA also supported.
Buy the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay M5
Withings Steel HR
Wanting to get in shape, or just be a bit more active? The Withings Steel HR is definitely a good fitness tracker to pick up. This one offers up to 25 days of battery life. It also tracks just about everything, including your sleep. It will also track your heart rate, so it's easy to see how you're doing during your workouts and see how much further you can push yourself.
Jaybird X3
The Jaybird X3 is a great pair of headphones to take with you to the gym. These are sweat-resistant, so they can take a pretty long gym session without any issues. These are also Bluetooth, so you don't need to worry about a headphone jack. The Jaybird X3's feature around 10-12 hours of battery life on a single charge, which is pretty good for a pair of earbuds (less room for battery than a larger pair of headphones).
Mpow Air Vent Magnetic Car Phone Mount
This car mount is going to be great for mounting your phone in the car. It uses magnets to hold the OnePlus 5 – or really any smartphone – in place. It attaches to your air vent too, so it's down and out of the way of viewing the road in front of you, like it should be. Mpow actually sells these in pairs, so here you are getting two car mounts for a pretty low price, definitely nice to see.
Buy the Mpow Air Vent Car Mount
Anker PowerLine+ C to C 2.0 cable
Here's another USB-C cable, this time from Anker. This is a USB-C to USB-C cable, and it's also 6-feet long. It's part of the PowerLine+ series which features a braided cable. This makes it one of the more durable cables out there, and actually, Anker says that this is the most durable cable available on the market. So that means it definitely won't break, even if your kids or pets mess around with it.
Buy the Anker PowerLine+ USB-C to USB-C Cable
Spigen Kuel Stealth Car Mount
This one of the best selling (of all time) car mounts on Amazon, the Spigen Kuel Stealth car mount, and that's because it's the simplest to use and it works well. This car mount can only mount in landscape, but it also folds down, so that when it's not in use, it's not in the way obstructing your view of the road. Definitely an important thing these days.


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Content Marketing to Millennials Is More Important than Ever
In today's workforce, 30% of North American workers are millennials. By 2025, millennials will account for 75% of the global workforce. So what does this mean in terms of content marketing to millennials?
Millennials have grown up in an age where you don't need to pull out an encyclopedia to find the answer to a question information is easily accessible by opening a website browser and hitting "search".
As the internet has grown, millennials have grown with it every step of the way. Some might argue that online content marketing was made specifically for millennials as it leverages all of the technology they're familiar with and use on a daily basis.
So what are some more specific reasons you should direct your content marketing to millennials? Here are my 3 top reasons:
Millennials are hyper-connected
When asked what makes their generation unique, millennials ranked "Technology Use" as the first reason at 24%. Based on their comfort and fluency with technology, millennials have a more positive view of accepting digital activity into their lives. This means you have a greater chance of communicating your messages and online content with this audience, based on the amount and quality of time they spend online.
When millennials find real value in something, they will choose to share it with others. Consider this statistic: 54% of millennials feel that new technology helps them stay closer to their friends and family. Putting two and two together, content that truly resonates with millennials can potentially be shared via social media, email or other digital means.
In other words, millennials have the potential of being your brand's champion through word-of-mouth marketing. But that can't be the case unless you actually leverage the opportunity by targeting your content marketing to millennials.
Millennials value brand integrity over anything else
Regardless of which content you share with millennials, it's more important than ever to be politically correct in your messaging, wording and undertones. Millennials favour brands that they find sincere and trustworthy. If your brand has any reason at all to be interpreted as suspicious, millennials will not be likely to engage favourably. When they disengage, they choose to either not share your content, or worse, speak unfavourably about your brand online.
The key is to be transparent, and provide real value to your readers. Every interaction your organization has with a millennial customer should to be strategically personal and applicable, this is what they expect in their online interactions with company brands.
Give millennials a reason to trust your organization, believe in your brand, and speak well about your reputation. As active online users, they can spread the word about your brand and messaging enthusiastically if you give them a reason to love you.
Millennials use technology for more than just connecting with friends
Consider the fact that millennials aren't just using technology for social media. They are using it to manage their finances, coordinate their calendars, and so much more. Technology is always in their hand. That's a powerful reality for your content marketing potential.
Knowing that this audience is expanding how and why they use technology every day, a bit of creativity and foresight can mean a limitless amount of opportunities to connect, engage and introduce these audience members to your company and brand. The more you introduce yourself and make an impression, the more top-of-mind you will be.
Consider unique and clever ways to speak through your content marketing to millennials, and you might just have the next viral sensation on your hands. Or, at least, you'll have plenty more supporters of your brand and followers on your social media pages.
What are some other reasons why you believe millennials are an important audience for your content marketing? Let me know in the comments section below.


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AP ICET Exam Syllabus 2017
AP ICET Exam Syllabus 2017 and Exam Pattern info is here. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam conducts AP ICET Examination and it an admission test conducting on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education for the admissions of MBA and MCA Regular Courses. The candidates who have completed Degree and in Final Degree are allowed for this MBA, MCA Entrance Test. Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test Syllabus is here. The candidates who have applied for AOP ICET Exam, they can download AP ICET Exam Syllabus from this page. AP ICET Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern is also available here.
AP ICET Exam Syllabus 2017 and Exam Pattern
Section – A: Analytical Ability
- (i) Data Sufficiency: 20 Questions
- (ii) Problem Solving: 55 Questions
Section – B: Mathematical Ability
- (i) Arithmetical Ability: 35 Questions
- (ii) Algebraical and Geometrical Ability: 30 Questions
- (iii) Statistical Ability: 10 Questions
Section – C: Communication Ability
- (i) Vocabulary: 10 Questions
- (ii) Business and Computer Terminology: 10 Questions
- (iii) Functional Grammar: 15 Questions
- (iv) Reading Comprehension: 15 Questions
AP Integrated Common Entrance Test Syllabus
Analytical Ability
(1) Data Sufficiency
A question is given followed by data in the form of two statements labeled as i and ii. If the data given in i alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (1) is the correct answer. If the data given in ii alone is sufficient to answer the question then choice (2) is the correct answer. If both i and ii put together are sufficient to answer the question but neither state¬ment alone is sufficient, then choice (3) is the cor¬rect answer. If both i and ii put together are not sufficient to answer the question and additional data is needed, then choice (4) is the correct answer.
(2) Problem Solving
(a) Sequences and Series – 25 questions
- Analogies of numbers and alphabets
- completion of blank spaces following the pattern in a:b::c:d rela¬tionship
- odd thing out
- missing number in a sequence or a series.
(b) Data Analysis – 10 questions
- The data given in a Table
- Graph
- Bar diagram
- Pie Chart
- Venn Diagram or a Passage is to be analysed and the questions pertaining to the data are to be answered.
(c) Coding and Decoding Problems – 10 questions
- A code pattern of English Alphabet is given. A given word or a group of letters are to be coded or de¬coded based on the given code or codes.
(d) Date, Time and Arrangement Problems – 10 questions
- Calendar problems, clock problems
- Blood-relationships
- Arrivals
- Departures and schedules
- Seating arrangements, symbol and notation, interpretation.
Section – B: Mathematical Ability (75 Questions)
(a) Arithmetical Ability – 35 questions
- Laws of indices, ratio and proportion; surds; numbers and divisibility
- L.C.M. and G.C.D; Rational numbers, Ordering.
- Percentages; Profit and loss
- Partnership, Pipes and cisterns, time, distance and work problems, areas and volumes, mensuration, modular arithmetic.
(b) Algebraical and Geometrical Ability – 30 questions
- Statements, Truth tables, implication converse and inverse, Tautologies-Sets, Relations and functions, applications – Equation of a line in different forms.
- Trigonometry – Trigonometric ratios, Trigonometric ratios of standard angles, (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°):
- rigonometric identities: sample problems on heights and distances, Polynomials; Remainder theorem and consequences; Linear equations and expressions; Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Matrices, Notion of a limit and derivative;
- Plane geometry – lines, Triangles, Quadrilaterals, Circles, Coordinate geometry-distance between points.
(c) Statistical Ability – 10 questions
- Frequency distributions
- Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviations
- Correlation, simple problems on Probability.
Section – C: Communication Ability (50 Questions) (Objective Test)
- Identify vocabulary used in the day-to-day communication
- Understand the functional use of grammar in day-to-day communication as well as in business contexts
- Identify the basic terminology and concepts in computer and business contexts (letters, reports, memoranda, agenda, minutes etc.).
- Understand written text and drawing inferences
Part-1: Vocabulary (10 questions)
Part-2: Business and Computer Terminology (10 questions)
Part-3: Functional Grammar (15 questions)
Part-4: Reading Comprehension (15 questions)
Download AP ICET Exam Syllabus pdf
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Katherine Kim's fine jewelry line, KATKIM, is founded on the eternal radiance of the world's most romantic metal. Katherine studied jewelry design at Central Saint Martin College of Design in London and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York where she developed her unique style. She has a background in graphic design, which she has transitioned into her jewelry design with clean lines and geometric shapes.
KATKIM combines purity, smooth texture, and the sparkle of gold to create unexpected masterpieces. Each piece is handcrafted in their Los Angeles studio using ethically sourced materials. KATKIM's signature Ear Pins create optical illusions that exude modernity and elegance, making them extremely memorable and covetable.
KATKIM's pieces also hold a greater significance and are designed to address specific issues. For example, the Boob Locket was created to honor Katherine's friend Yuri, who is battling stage 4 cancer. The locket looks like a sphere with a single diamond, but once opened the necklace reveals a set of breasts. KATKIM believes that fashion opens up a platform for issues to be discussed.
"Design can be used in any way imaginable to make a difference in the world." - Katherine Kim, Founder


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Brian, Krzanich, Intel CEO, in his speech during the auto show in LA on 15th November, confirmed that his company would channel $250 million towards the development of autonomous cars. The decision to inject this sum of money is a clear indication that Intel is serious and looking to play a significant role in the automobiles industry. That, however, is not to say that Intel is about to open a car manufacturing plant, but is primarily interested in the technology that the machine will use.
Intel's statement
Intel issued a statement saying how this venture will help in pushing the boundaries of next generation communication, connectivity, deep learning, context awareness, safety, security and much more. This is simply to say that the computer chip manufacturer is fundamentally interested in being the processor of the data which the auto car will require for the powering of the auto car manufactured by plants like BMW. Previously, the German car manufacturer was on record talking about a partnership with Intel and Mobileye to build fully autonomous cars by the year 2021. Mobileye is the Israeli manufacturer of driver assistance sensors and systems supplying a significant percentage of the automotive industry.
Forms of partial automation offered by Intel
In regards to Intel's news on November 15th, 'fully' is the keyword. Various types of partial automation are currently provided by production vehicles. They include lane assistant and dynamic cruise control as well as more advanced systems including GM's super cruise and Tesla's autopilot. However, an entirely self-driven car, one that is like the Google car, is a whole another level of complexity and capability. The technology used here is, to say the least, above the roof. Here you only summon your machine, get inside, and it takes you whichever place you want to go without the need for your intervention.
Intel, though, is not the only company that has looked into joining the self-driving cars bandwagon. Virtually all car manufacturers and take firms are also working day and night on the technology. Among other car manufacturing working on the self-driving car concept, is Baidu, the Chinese search engine, and Nvidia, the GPU manufacturer.
The federal department of transportation says it aims to spend $4 billion over a period of 10 years to test this technology.


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- 📱 BETTER VIEWING EXPERIENCE - Magnifies your smart phone screen display to make it easier to watch movies videos or news on your phone. It will relieve the discomfort and visual fatigue causing by long time focusing on small screen.
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1. Use high definition optical technology to enlarge 4~6 times on the phone screen, the picture is clear, more dynamic!
2. The product is simple and easy to carry, light in weight, small in volume, suitable for indoor, camping, tourism, leisure and other places.
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4. Suitable for all kinds of smart mobile phones.
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Color: Black, Gold, White (optional)
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Geoff Sobelle knows where you dream. Even more unsettlingly, he knows that territory you inhabit on the edge of dreams — when you're suddenly half-awake in the middle of the night and aren't sure where you are.
You're home, right? Or so you try to reassure yourself, as you squint to make out familiar objects in the dark. But which of the many homes and way stations you've slept in is this one?
Before your real location has come into focus, you've taken mental inventory of a whole succession of beds, occupied by different versions of you, at different ages, perhaps in combination with different partners.
Yeah, I know, Proust wrote all about this stuff in the opening pages of "Remembrance of Things Past." ("For a long time I used to go to bed early," it begins.) But don't think I've ever seen this particular form of nocturnal disorientation summoned as evocatively — on a stage, in real (unreal) time — as it is in "Home," Mr. Sobelle's essential new performance piece at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.
If you have any intention of seeing "Home," which runs only through Sunday at the Harvey Theater, you might want to stop reading now. Part of the effectiveness of this latest offering from Mr. Sobelle, whose earlier credits include the inspired installation work "The Object Lesson," relies on conjuring tricks.
This production, directed with a spontaneous air of seamlessness by Lee Sunday Evans, seems to keep pulling apparitions out of air, just as your mind does when it's feeling tired and unguarded. That semi-waking sensation I mentioned above is given full, fluid life early in the show, and it involves little more than a simple single bed, the middle-aged Mr. Sobelle and interchangeable alter-egos who include a towheaded boy, a young woman and an older woman.
The entire sequence lasts maybe five minutes, and yet it feels as if it covers not just your lifetime but those of at least several other people as well. And, oh, you know that other unnerving staple of nighttime fantasies, the one in which you're in a public place in your underwear?
Mr. Sobelle has that one covered (or uncovered), too, as he stands center stage in his white boxers and T-shirt, modestly draping himself in sheer plastic tarpaulins, looking both slightly alarmed and supremely regal. Watching him in such moments, you are sure to feel an embarrassed empathy for Mr. Sobelle, awash in your own instinctive fears of being on undignified and unprotected display.
Not to worry, though. Mr. Sobelle will soon have an entire house — custom built, room by room, before your astonished eyes — to shelter him. But how much of a sanctuary is a house, any house, finally?
Looked at from a longer view, which is how Mr. Sobelle's vision works, it's just a temporary refuge through which many travelers are probably destined to pass. As to any illusions you might have about the permanence of where you lay your hat, well, just remember that anything that can be assembled can be leveled even more quickly.
I wasn't speaking in metaphors about that house being built onstage. At the center of Steven Dufala's uncanny set for "Home" is a two-story suburban-style dwelling (with complete kitchen and bathroom). Even though you watch it being put together, it still seems to materialize of the shadows, just like the place you once lived with Mom and Dad, as it shows up in your dreams.
Don't make the mistake of thinking that this house is private property. This building belongs if not to the ages, at least to several successive generations of tenants.
These folks go about their daily business of brushing their teeth, taking out the garbage, unclogging the toilet, changing clothes and putting away the groceries, just as you or I might on an average, boring day. But they do it in multiples, so that as many as seven people are inhabiting the house at the same time, performing much the same tasks, but unaware of one another's existence.
And that's before things get really crowded.
"Home" admits to a cast of only seven, including Mr. Sobelle. That is a deceptive number. You are a cast member, too, whether you wind up on the stage or not. (And be warned: that is a possibility, but nothing that involves you in your underwear.)
A highly skilled creative team, which includes Christopher Kuhl (lighting) and Brandon Wolcott (sound), extends the borders of this work's title property through subliminal sensory effects. After all, as Mr. Sobelle points out in a written introduction in the program, there's a reason that theaters are referred to as houses; they are places where we settle in for a spell, as occupants and owners of seats we presumptuously think of as "ours."
If you are not the first person ever to live where you are living now, "Home" is guaranteed to elicit a familiar sense of being haunted. Surely on some level, conscious or not, you've thought about the existences that preceded yours in this spot, and felt both their weight and their ephemerality.
Those who like anchors of annotation with their artistic experiences will be pleased to learn that this production features a alto-harp and guitar-strumming troubadour in the form of Elvis Perkins, who shows up to sing gnomically of the follies of identifying too closely with our places of residence.
Mr. Perkins has a certain droll charm. But for me, his presence was superfluous. Mr. Sobelle and company have landscaped their ghost house so precisely as an of-the-moment phenomenon that no explanation is required.
And as I looked at the (spoiler) ruins of what was once a sturdy edifice as the show concluded, I cast a prophetic thought toward them, one I knew would be fulfilled: "I'll see you in my dreams."


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CEO Kazuo Hirai Says Goodbye to Sony after 35 Years
Sony is losing one of their best as Kazuo Hirai (previous CEO of Sony) retires leaving Newly appointed (made last year) CEO Kenichiro Yoshida in charge of the gigantic company. But while it's great that Sony is in a position that allows Hirari to step down and retire, we do recognise that we are truly going to miss one of the greats and the reason that Sony is what it is and delivers the games that we have come to love.
Hirai's last day at PlayStation and Sony, as a whole was on Tuesday, June 18th. And while he may not be retiring in the conventional sense as it has been reported that he will be serving as a senior adviser and therefore;
"will continue to provide counsel as requested by Sony's management team" – it still feels like a huge loss!
Hirai's History
Hirai joined Sony Music in 1984 and moved to Sony Computer Entertainment (now known as Sony Interactive Entertainment) in 1995 before becoming CEO and president of the company in 2012. Hirai's role was pivotal to the success of Sony, as his role was instrumental during the launch of the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3.
It hasn't always been easy for Kazuo Hirai…
Without any doubt in our minds, the current success of the PS4, the exclusive games that have won numerous awards i.e; God of War, The Last of Us and Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has been largely due the upbeat energy that Hirai provided to the company. Especially when it came to Sony's crisis back in 2012, when the future was uncertain for the console giants, Hirai took charge and voiced a strategy that would change Sony for the better.
The Strategy
"The time for Sony to change is now, Sony will change" – Mr. Hirai
And it did change, with the successful strategy of Hirai and just in time too! As Sony was being battered in 2012 by rivals such as; Walkman Music Players, Trinitron Televisions, Apple and other manufacturers from South Korea and China.
With plans to shift away from the company's unprofitable television business as well as demonstrating the need to cut 10,000 jobs. Hirai was paving the way for the future. The plan was to concentrate on three businesses; mobile devices (including smartphones and tablets), camera's and camcorders; and games.
As for the Gaming aspect, he also disclosed (at the time) the plan to invest in the fast-growing market for casual and downloadable games (a great investment that has clearly paid off – we think you will agree!) – His hope with this plan was to increase sales in games to 1 trillion yen ($12 Billion) by the end of March 2015.
So how much does Sony earn from Gaming now?
Since the implementation of Kazuo Hirai's plan, Sony is bringing in the money, especially from the PS4. It is clear to see that Hirai has left the company in a good stable (if not profitable position) for Yoshida, which is quite fitting really, as Sony is going to be revealing their Next Gen; PS5.
It looks like they will still need support from Hirai and the PlayStation 4 to ensure the success of the Next Gen – so even though, Hirai will be stepping back to spend time with his family in his California home, he will still be there to provide counsel and the PS4 will continue to be positioned as the Company's main console for the next three years;
"Will remain the engine of engagement and profitability of the next three years"
But that's not all that the PS4 will do; it will also "provide the fertile early adopter gamer base that is critical for Next Gen success" and has an "outstanding roster of exclusive AAA games still to come."
The future of Gaming
Sony announced at their last year's Corporate Strategy Meeting, that they will be going in the direction of "getting closer to people." Which then outlined three further points that will be used to generate social value and create high levels of profit;
• Reinforcing user-oriented DTC Services and creator – orientated content IP.
• Generating a sustainability high level of cash flow from branded hardware businesses.
• Maintaining Sony's global number one position in imaging and becoming the global leader in sensing, both in the CMOS image sensor area.
Kenichiro Yoshida Statement;
"I am very grateful to Kazuo Hirai and the Sony Board for their trust and confidence in appointing me as Sony president and CEO, and at the same time feel a great sense of responsibility in taking on this vitally important role. Together with the outstanding talent, we have across the Sony Group, I will aim to build on the business foundations established by Mr. Hirai, and execute further reform measures that enhance our competitiveness as a global enterprise, and enable us to realize long – term profit growth."
While it is sad to see the legend that is Kazuo Hirai leave Sony, it is truly impressive and inspiring to reflect on his success in turning Sony around and to see his success reflect in the PlayStation 4.
Added By: 4Gamers | Date Added: 20th Jun 2019
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There is no denying the role of technology in the digital world today. Technology has become a fundamental and an integral part of any organizational structure. Technology is used from multi-national companies to small-scaled businesses for effective running of daily tasks.
Technology is a powerful tool that utilizes application of information in the production, design and the utilization of goods and services as well as in any organization of human activities. Here are some of the key roles played by technology in an organization
In every organization, communication is a key aspect of the daily routines that drive the company. Technology has evolved over the year and has revolutionized communication in organizations. Various technological communication means are being used by businesses. For example, the invention of the email has changed how office communication is conducted.
In earlier years, communication in organizations used telegrams or postal letter to communicate or send crucial documents. Over time, the fax was invented and provided a much quicker transfer of information. However, E-Mails have been the current mode of communication in an organization whether formally or informally.
Emails are inexpensive and straightforward to use. Different email platforms also offer various features including multiple emailing to different recipients. Some other important communication is the mobile phones, video conferencing or Voice over Internet Protocol or VOIP.
Data management
Every organization stores loads of data and information. Traditional filing and document mailing is fast fading and organizations are embracing advanced technological filing system such as online data storage.
Organizations are turning to secure data banks to store all their information and converting all their physical data to a digital form. Data stored online is easy to retrieve and is secured. Storing data digitally ensures that data is properly backed up and reduces the loss of data or data damage risks. Online data management is easier, and there is immediate data retrieval.
Customer Relationship Management
Technology plays a significant role in improving client's relationship. Through a Customer Relationship Management systems, organizations can capture every company client interaction to provide an enriching experience.
For example, should a customer call or emails a company with certain issues, the support staff can quickly identify what sort of products or service was offered to the client, billing information and so on. Also, the system will pull up instructions manual on how to effectively respond to the client.
All these interactions are accurately recorded for evaluation and reused in case the client calls or emails the organization. This provides a much dynamic customer relationship with the organization with a better focus experience and this increases productivity.
Perhaps, technology has best been used in marketing. Almost all successful business are turning to digital marketing to showcase their products and services. The organization is embracing the digital era that is enabled by technology to reach wider markets and newer heights.
The use of social media is amongst the most used marketing tool as well as targeted advertisement. Organizations can now advertise themselves without the outdated forms such as newspaper adverts. Internet advertisement has ensured that your product or services reach your targeted audiences.


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Melbourne property market values have risen dramatically in recent years. That phenomenal growth combined with a concurrent increase in Victoria's capital city's local population means there's no time like the present to enter the market for investment property in Melbourne. Despite this rosy outlook, prospective investors in the Melburnian property market should proceed with cautious optimism, as many areas have a glut of property for sale.
During 1Q 2015, the average ROI for property investment in Melbourne was the lowest of all Oz capitals at only 3.3 percent for houses and 4.2 percent for other units. Rental property experienced sluggish growth due to average house rents dropping by 1.3 percent during the last quarter, while unit rents rose just 1.4 percent. Throughout the Greater Metropolitan Melbourne area, vacancy rates hold steady at a hefty 2.7 percent. In many areas, however, overall vacancy rates hover near 6 percent. By stark contrast, average vacancy rates in high-demand mid-ring suburban neighborhoods are currently below 2 percent.
On the whole, Victoria has remained a profitable haven for investment property. This is true regardless of widespread fears of future Melbourne property market price volatility due to temporary gluts in some areas. A major influential factor in rising prices of Melbourne property for sale is strong growth of the region's population. Indeed, most recent available statistics reveal that Melbourne's population had the largest increase of all the nation's capital cities, with over 95,000 new residents. This level of growth has pushed the city's total population to almost 4.5 million, thereby making Melbourne a close runner up to Australia's largest metropolis Sydney, with 4.8 million inhabitants.
Primary factors in Melbourne property market phenomenal gains
Melbourne investment property has consistently performed well during the last few years, mainly due to a simultaneous rise in the local population. Victoria's populace is projected to continue its healthy growth throughout the 2015 and subsequent years. That steady growth in tandem with sporadic oversupplies gradually leveling off will keep pushing the value of property investment Melbourne in an upward direction.
Signs to watch for in the Melbourne property market
Finding and buying the right investment property in Melbourne entails advance planning and careful evaluation. Prospective buyers should focus on suburban areas with established positive features. For instead, desirable neighborhoods have general aesthetic appeal, extensive public transit service, quality schools, reputable business establishments and close proximity to major traffic arteries. The most important thing to look for is consistently strong population growth.
• Overall affordability
Residential and investment property for sale has performed well and market analysts expect that performance to continue into the foreseeable future. Melbourne property values also continue climbing when compared with comparable figures for Sydney.
• Accumulated demand
Approach the Melbourne property market cautiously during the immediate future, as some noted economic experts feel that Victoria has a glut of new housing. This perception is particularly high with respect to inner city locales in the CBD, the Docklands, St Kilda and Southbank.
• Increased public confidence
Greater consumer confidence in the property market has reportedly stimulated increased economic activity, especially major financial investments like new home purchases.
• Boost in immigrant populations
Melbourne's population is currently rising faster than that of all other Australian capitals except Brisbane and Perth. This rapid growth will eventually trigger a rise in overall demand for investments and new housing. At about 2 percent, Melbourne's population growth exceeds the nationwide average of 1.8 percent.
Synopsis of 2015 and beyond
The capital growth of investment property and net rental revenue are measured by an Annual Return Index that's designed to provide a valid basis of comparison across Australian cities. The market for property investment in Melbourne started with a bang in 2015, with no end in sight during the near future. Would-be speculators should be selective about where they invest. As for anywhere else, prospective investors should analyze local infrastructural quality and population trends where each investment property is located. It is also vital to consider average vacancy rates in targeted locale(s). Stick with high-growth areas like Southbank and St Kilda. The most reliable comparative analyses between capital cities encompasses 7 to 10 years of property market history. The property markets in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney continue to hold out high promise for future realty investments.
Find more information about real estate in Melbourne also on http://www.melburnianproperties.com/.


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Ex-state senator challenges Bridgeport endorsement of rival
HARTFORD (AP) -- A former state senator seeking the Democratic Party nomination for a vacant senate seat from Bridgeport is challenging a rival's endorsement.
The Connecticut Post reports (http://bit.ly/1AMiqDz ) that former Sen. Ed Gomes says Edwin Farrow, who cast a tie-breaking vote for City Councilman Richard DeJesus, should have recused himself because he was DeJesus' real estate attorney.
Attorney John King, who represented DeJesus at a dispute-resolution panel meeting Tuesday, said there was no conflict because there was no financial gain.
Farrow chaired the Jan. 15 nominating convention to replace former state Sen. Andres Ayala who's Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's pick for motor vehicles commissioner.
Gomes will still be on the Feb. 24 ballot because he's endorsed by the Working Families Party. But the Democrats' endorsement is a path to $11,500 in public financing.


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Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) represents an 80+ group of unique and unusual venues, united by the exceptional food delivered within each venue by Compass Group UK & Ireland. It is LVP's role to add value to this partnership by providing a sales and marketing support function for the portfolio.
Lime Venue Portfolio launched in 2008 and since then have become the leading group venue finder for unique venues. Today, LVP are proud to represent independent venues from all four corners of the UK.
In 2018 /19, performance was once again exceptional; Lime Venue Portfolio posted a growth of 9.7% in sales revenue at the half year point (the business's year runs October – September). However, the focus of this entry is on the people that drive the business, less so on the financials. The LVP team have worked to be as inclusive as possible and achieved financial success by attracting and keeping young people with potential, whilst also giving opportunity to working mums with ambition.
"In tougher times Lime Venue Portfolio acknowledge the need to refresh and enhance leadership capabilities. But, not only to look ahead but also to 'look around corners' for new opportunities. We do this in a way that fishes in the largest talent pool possible and allows everyone with potential and ambition to fulfil it within our business."
Jo Kenny, Head of Central Sales, Lime Venue Portfolio
This is why Lime Venue Portfolio should be recognised as Best MICE Sales Team.


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I didn't have to look much past Spring Hill, Florida, to find my Wednesday Weirdo. James Jablon of Spring Hill moved into a lion's den this past Saturday. This weirdo moved in with two African lions housed at his wildlife center, the Wildlife Rehabilitation of Hernando.
For the complete month of January, Jablon's den-mates will be Lea and Ed, two mature African Lions. Well isn't that just hakuna matata! Apparently he is hoping this dangerous stunt will raise money for the center. It sounds like James' heart is in the right place, let's just hope it stays there. Now I ask you – wouldn't a bell-ringing game warden standing beside a donation bucket out by the main gate be a lot safer than offering yourself up as a dietary supplement? I ask you Mr. Jablon, have you considered that once the thirty days is over, Lea and Ed are not going to let you leave the pride. There is just way too many things to go wrong here. I mean after all – lions are carnivores.
I thought briefly about doing a top-ten list of reasons not to spend thirty days with lions, but ten seconds later got an email from Letterman's lawyers demanding I cease and desist.
According to Jablon, he will be sleeping on hay near the lions. He intends to eat when they eat. Perhaps he can survive long enough to stay off the lion buffett.
Feel free to view the streaming webcam of Mr. Jablon's adventure in the Lion's Den. The cam will be active until he leaves the lion's den on January 31, or until he becomes lion food, whichever comes first. Guilty by association, I proclaim the over 250 viewers of being weirdos-by-proxy.
All kidding aside, I have to salute the weird way to raise money. If you have a few dollars you can throw in the lion's den, feel free to do so HERE.
"I'm one of those regular weird people." ~Janis Joplin


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Saturday, March 1, 2014
After a filling and delicious lunch at Shanghai Street, we took a leisurely stroll through Chinatown.
A few weeks ago, a friend told us about a neat bar he stumbled upon in one of the random alleyways off Chinatown. He couldn't tell us what is was called or where it was, but he said it was a cool 'nerdy' bar that's set up similar to a science lab with drinks being served out of flasks and test tubes. He also said it's at the end of the sketchiest alleyway you might find and that we should definitely try to find it.
So this was the first random alley we decided to check out…
Love the art, although there was not another soul in sight
Turned the corner to what looked to be a dead end
And what do you know? We found it, called The Croft Institute! Haha, what a coincidence. Unfortunately, it was still too early and wasn't opened yet.
Really liked this
Leaving Chinatown to head into Federation Square!
Liked this view of the tram and old architecture
In the atrium at Federation Square. Little sales going on and cafes to take a break at.
We headed into the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
Fun going through the history of moving image!
Outside, Federation Square. Many people passing through, hanging out, visiting nearby attractions
Now middle afternoon, we took a quick break in the atrium at In a Rush Espresso to recharge before continuing on 😉
Portugese tart, iced tea and fresh fruit juice
The adventure will continue in the next blog, thanks for reading! 🙂


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Wealth and Happiness
Two researchers from Harvard Business school reported in the Wall Street Journal about a study they completed on "happiness." According to Grant Donnelly and Michael Norton, their study focused specifically on wealth and happiness in millionaires.
They surveyed over 4,000 millionaires to determine if increased wealth brings happiness and if their happiness was impacted by whether the wealth was earned versus inherited. The researchers concluded that there was marginally greater happiness as wealth increased.
They also discovered that those who earned their wealth were far happier than those who inherited it.
Psalm 128:2 reminds us, "When you shall eat of the fruit of your hands, you will be happy and it will be well with you."
Wealth earned by hard work feeds the soul, even if you have an inheritance.
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