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Raju has an MBA from Ohio University, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School. He has won numerous awards not only for building a best-in-class business but also taking innovative steps to positively impact the society. Some of the awards won by Raju include: the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2007), CNBC's Asian Business Leader—Corporate Citizen of the Year (2002), Dataquest IT Man of the Year (2000), and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Services (1999).
Raju's keen understanding of IT and institution building has enabled him to contribute to policy formulation in India and abroad. He was the ex-chairman of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), a 1,100-member industry body of Indian IT services companies. He is:
- A member of the National Executive Councils of the two national business associations of India: CII and FICCI
- A member of the International Advisory Panel of Malaysia's Multimedia Super-Corridor
- A member of the conference board
Raju also serves on the boards of several educational, research, and not-for-profit institutions. Moreover, he tirelessly creates greater social equity and provides opportunities to underprivileged through institutions he has established: the Satyam Foundation, the Byrraju Foundation, and EMRI.
A voracious reader, Raju is deeply influenced by science. He has adopted several scientific principles in running business operations.
B. Rama Raju
Rama Raju, also known as Ramu, is Satyam's co-founder and managing director. He has been on the company's board since its inception in 1987. Ramu was appointed as the managing director in 1991 and the CEO in April 2005. He is also the chairman of Satyam-Venture Engineering Services, a subsidiary of Satyam, and is on the board of Nipuna Services, Satyam's BPO subsidiary.
Ramu has a master's in economics from Madras Loyola College and an MBA, with a specialization in international trade, from Texas A&M International University (formerly Laredo State University). He also has attended the owner/president course at Harvard.
Ramu shares Raju's social vision, particularly the importance of rural transformation through self-help groups and the use of technology. He is actively involved in the Byrraju Foundation, which was established to provide opportunities for the rural underprivileged.
Ram Mynampati
Ram Mynampati joined Satyam as executive vice president in 1999 and became executive vice president and chief operating officer in November 2000. He has been president, Satyam's commercial and healthcare businesses since October 2002. Ram has executive responsibility for Satyam's operations across the verticals of Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail & Transportation and Government. In addition, he oversees Satyam's long standing strategic relationships with GE, its largest client and Microsoft.
Ram is directing Satyam's rapidly growing footprint in Canada as well as its emerging presence across Latin America. Ram holds a master of computer science from California State University. He is the chairman of the Board of Citisoft Plc., a business and systems consulting firm acquired by Satyam in April 2005, specializing in the investment management space; and Satyam Technologies, Inc., a 100% subsidiary of the Company. Ram is also director on the Board of Satyam Venture Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd., a joint venture between the Company and Venture Global Engineering LLC, USA.
T. R. Prasad
T. R. Prasad holds a master's degree in Physics (Electronics) from Banaras Hindu University. He is a lifetime fellow of the Institute of Engineers (FIE). He took over as Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, on 01.11.2000 and held this post for a two-year tenure after which he joined the 12th Finance Commission as a member. The other positions held by T.R. Prasad prior to this were: Defence Secretary, Government of India; Secretary, Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Industry; Chairman, Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB); Secretary, Heavy Industry, and Chairman, Maruti Udyog Limited.
Prasad's earlier assignments include: Principal Secretary, Industry and Commerce/Urban Development/Revenue, Government of Andhra Pradesh; Chairman, Vizag Port Trust; Special Officer, Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad; Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh State Finance Corporation/Andhra Pradesh State Civil Supplies Corporation; Development Commissioner and Ex-Officio Secretary to Chief Minister; Secretary, Irrigation and Command Area Development; Secretary, Planning, Government of Andhra Pradesh. He was a Director on the Board of IDBI, ICICI, EXIM Bank, Vizag Steel Plant, Hindustan Shipyard, Nagarjuna Chemicals & Fertilizers and Dredging Corporation of India.
Prof. V. S. Raju
Prof. V. S. Raju is an engineer with bachelor and master degrees from Andhra University and Indian Institute of Science, respectively. He also holds a Dr. Ing. from University of Karlsruhe, Germany. He is the former Director of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi; and was a professor and Dean at the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. During his over 40-year academic career, he interacted extensively with industry as a consultant and at policy level, promoted Industry-Academia collaboration. He was a part time member of telecom regulatory Authority of India for three years and has extensive exposure to issues related to telecommunications. Currently, he is the chairman of the Naval Research Board, Defense Research and Development Organization, Government of India. He is also a member on various other committees and task forces, concerned with technical education and research.


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70% showed clinical response, and "13 of the 30 (43.3%) patients achieved clinical and endoscopic remission."
Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Apr;96(16):e6479.
doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000006479.
Fecal microbiota transplantation is a rescue treatment modality for refractory ulcerative colitis.
Uygun A
- make point of saying "an overall cure rate of over 80% in treatment of refractory or recurrent Clostridium difficile infection."
- Turkish study
- screened for Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli, Campylobacter, Yersinia, C. difficile by the polymerase chain reaction, and parasites) and serologic tests (i.e., hepatitis A IgM, HBsAg, anti-HCV, anti-HIV I-II, CMV IgM, EBV IgM, syphilis VDRL/TPHA tests.
- Procedure verbatim:
bowel lavage (500mL sennoside a+b calcium and 2L water) for colonoscopy preparation on the day before FMT. The median amount of 120 to 150g donor feces was used for FMT preparation. Donors were instructed to collect feces in a small container and to bring it to the hospital on the day of the scheduled transplant. Thus, fresh stool material was used in this study. A total of 500mL extracted fecal suspension was prepared with 500mL 0.9% NaCl using the conventional blender and divided into 50mL syringes. Filtered fecal microbiota suspension was administered into the 30 to 40cm proximal of terminal ileum of recipients through endoscopic infusion catheter inserted into the colonoscopy under anesthesia. Loperamide was given to all patients to decrease intestinal transit time and to create accurate time for colonization of donor intestinal flora 3 hours before FMT."
- judged effect by how was at 12 weeks
- 43.3% of patients with refractory UC achieved clinical endoscopic, and laboratory remission
- additional 26.7% achieved a clinical response
- meta- analysis of clinical remission inpatients with UC was 30.4%.
Sun D, Li W, Li S, et al. Fecal microbiota transplantation as a novel therapy for ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016;95:e3765
- recent meta-analysis – 40.5% patients with UC achieved clinical remission and 66.1% achieved clinical response.
Shi Y, Dong Y, Huang W, et al. Fecal microbiota transplantation for ulcerative colitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2016;11:e0157259.
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Virginia: Exemption Certificates Must Be Current, On File
- Sep 26, 2013 | Gail Cole
In states with a sales tax, such as Virginia, all purchasers are required to pay sales tax on taxable transactions unless they provide the seller with a valid exemption certificate. An exemption certificate certifies that the holder of the certificate is exempt from paying sales tax. The exemption may be due to the buyer's non-profit status, or to the fact that the buyer will resell the purchased item.
A letter ruling issued last summer by the Virginia Department of Taxation reminds that sellers must collect valid exemption certificates from all applicable customers. It points to the following relevant Virginia law:
"All sales or leases are subject to the tax until the contrary is established. The burden of proving that a sale, distribution, lease or storage of tangible personal property is not taxable is upon the dealer unless he takes from the taxpayer a certificate to the effect that the property is exempt under this chapter." (Virginia Code § 58.1-623 A) (Emphasis mine).
Furthermore, under Title 23 of the Virginia Administrative Code 10-210-280 A:
All sales, leases and rentals of tangible personal property are subject to the tax until the contrary is established. The burden of proving that the tax does not apply rests with the dealer unless he takes, in good faith from the purchaser or lessee, a certificate of exemption indicating that the property is exempt under the law. The certificate will remain in effect except upon notice from the Department of Taxation that it is no longer acceptable. However, a certificate that is incomplete, invalid, infirm or inconsistent on its face is never acceptable, either before or after notice.
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Good Afternoon CFTP,
Last night was a blast! So fun hanging out with all of you outside of the regular gym hours. Something special about getting together late on a Saturday night and grinding out an hour long workout with your box family. Hopefully next time we do it, which will be soonish… After The Open… We get even more people to come out!
We are now officially 2 and a half weeks away from The Open! If you haven't signed up, be sure to get it done this week. www.games.crossfit.com. This week we get a chance to retest a couple of our open prep WODs we did in December. I hope that we are all fitter and more prepared now than we were back about 6 weeks ago. I always get nervous to retest things like this but it's also very exciting!
I have some very exciting news. CFTP will now be offering personal training. While we always make an effort to give you all personal training in our group classes, sometimes it just isn't enough. I know many of you have goals and would like to receive a little more one on one attention in order to achieve those goals. You will have your choice of trainers from The Point to choose from. Those trainers will work around your schedule to meet up with you and focus on weaknesses or anything else that you want to work on. All of the trainers at The Point have their specialties that they excel at and would love to work with you one on one.
One on one time can help push you to the next level. Whether you are struggling with the Olympic lifting movements or the gymnastic movements or your metabolic capacity. The trainers at The Point will be there to help you progress.
You can contact me to get contact information for the trainer of your choice. Each trainer has their own hourly rate so contact them to find out.
Trainers participating in Personal Training at The Point:
Dan Adamson- CrossFit Level 2 Certified, CrossFit Weightlifting Certified
firstname.lastname@example.com or text 801-699-5677 or Facebook
JoAnn McArthur – CrossFit Level 1, USAW Olympic Lifting Certificate
Text: 801-319-3236 Message on Facebook
Jeremy Clifford (Charms) – Strength Specialist
Phone or Facebook. 4352338056
Jeffrey Wheeler – CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Mobility Certificate, CrossFit Kids Certificate
801-709-8279 or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Leslie Faragher – CrossFit Level 1
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com or Text 8018361889
LaDee Dangerfield – CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Kids Certificate, Powerlifting Certificate, Scaling Certificate, Weightlifting Certificate
email@example.com or text 801-259-5500
Krishelle Butterfield – CrossFit Level 1
email@example.com 801-815-6368
David Martinez – CrossFit Level 1
Mandy Turner – CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Kids Certificate, Weightlifting Certificate
801-703-6397 or Facebook
Emily Adamson – CrossFit Level 1
If you are interested in anyone not on this list please contact me to see if they are available for personal training.
I'm really excited about being able to offer these personal training options. I hope you get a chance to take advantage of all the great knowledge of our trainers.
Today's Spotlight is of John White:
Coach Dan: From day 1 John had goals to be strong. I remember his frustration when the weights weren't where he hoped they would be but instead of getting down on himself he put in the extra effort, focused on form, and before you know it John has been a force to be reckoned with. I am excited to see him progress as time goes on.
Coach Wheeler: John's a stud and is as excited about CrossFit as anyone. Watching the changes that he's gone through is incredible. He always wants to get better and has a good attitude. Always fun getting to coach John.


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A Video Resume Is Not Your Grandma's Traditional Resume
We've come quite ways from the days of typewritten resumes handed in with a friendly handshake. While the friendly handshake and paper resume are still solid components of selling yourself at a job interview, today we have mounds more data on how the brain is wired as well as the psychology of the human attention span and memory retention.
Why Millennials Need A Video Resume
According to the most recent incontrovertible statistical findings, the world's most powerful generation is on the move again. After slaughtering their way through fabric softeners, the diamond industry, and the dinner date, there are yet more of society's staples that Millennials insist must vanish for their dominance to continue. With murder in their hearts and a wicked grin on their faces, they have chosen their next target; the paper resume.
4 Ways To Screen Candidates Faster
Whether you're a full-time hiring manager or wearing the hat temporarily, time is your most valuable asset. Deciding where it goes and who it goes to is a key part of your profession, and you need to determine the best candidates to hire in the shortest period. To that end, here are 4 ways to screen candidates faster.
5 Ways To Impress The Hiring Manager
5 Ways To Impress The Hiring Manager
So you're on the market for a new job. The one you're in doesn't fit as well as you'd like, or maybe it's been a bad fit from the start. You're looking for a job where you can play your part and shine or, perhaps, climb that ladder you've been eyeing for awhile.
Why Your Video Resume Needs To Be Short
You are excited. You are pumped up. You know the true value of a video resume and you are itching to get in front of your webcam and present yourself in the best possible light. What should you talk about, you wonder. An abbreviated family history will be a good start, right? Round you out in the eyes of your employer and give off the casual-friendly vibe. Then you can follow it up with the professional angle, list off every single task of every single position of every single job you have ever been a part of--
How A Job Seeker Can Stand Out From A Stack Of Resumes
6 Things That Might Run Through A Hiring Manager's Mind If You Sent Them A Video Resume
"Video resume?" you may ask. "How on earth is that supposed to work?"
How To Create The Best Video Pitch For Your Company
Congratulations! You have signed up with the new frontier of hiring technology, VimageBuilder! You're anxious to get started, but if you've never created a video pitch for your company, you may not be sure where to start. Not to worry, we have a few tips to help you frame your company in the best light. You are, after all, looking to attract the best candidates.
How To Create The Best Video Pitch For Your Company
6 Reasons Why A Video Resume Will Get You The Attention You Need
The search for a job is not easy nowadays. Several qualified candidates are aiming for the attention of hiring managers in your field. That is why it is important for you to find creative ways to catch the eye of the hiring manager.
Standing out in the pile of applicants is not an easy challenge, but with the right tricks, you can bring your resume to the top of a hiring manager's pile.
10 best cities to work in 2017
According to ZipRecruiter, here is the list of 10 best cities to work in 2017
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What you get with PangeaBed
PangeaBed was founded in New York in 2016. They currently produce one mattress, the Copper Mattress, as well as two different types of pillows.
The Copper Mattress is a 10⅝" foam mattress that is comprised of three foam layers and a foam mattress cover. What makes the Copper Mattress unique is that it features a copper-infused latex layer.
Here are the key characteristics of the Copper Mattress:
- Copper-infused latex: The comfort layer of the Copper Mattress is made of copper-infused Talalay latex. This creates a naturally hypoallergenic and antibacterial barrier, protecting the mattress and the sleeper from illness-causing intruders.
- Unique foam layers: The foam layers found in the Copper Mattress were developed by the PangeaBed team and are unique to this product.
- Sleeps cool: The copper in PangeaBed's mattress helps to diffuse heat from a sleeper's body. The Copper Mattress also features a transition layer below the copper-infused Talalay comfort layer which is made of cooling gel foam. This further helps to keep the mattress cool.
- Cover: The mattress cover on the Copper Mattress is quilted and filled with soft foam. This is different from most other mattress covers, which consist of thin, woven fabric. The Copper Mattress cover is made from hypoallergenic materials.
Some consumers have noted these possible weaknesses with the Copper Mattress:
- May be too firm for side sleepers: Some customers have commented on the firmness of the Copper Mattress, saying that it is not soft enough for side sleepers.
- Lacks edge support: The edges of the PangeaBed mattress compress significantly when pressure is applied. Sleepers who sleep near the edge of the bed or who like to sit on the edge while relaxing may want to consider a different mattress.
Price (Queen): $945 (check for discounts here)
Type: Foam
Sleep trial: 100 nights
Warranty: 10 years
Shipping: Free shipping
Manufactured in: USA
About PangeaBed
Brand history
PangeaBed was founded in 2016 by Martin Regueiro and Bobby Shamsian. Before teaming up to design the Copper Mattress, they had worked in the fields of home furnishings and home goods. Their goal was to design a mattress that was clean, cool, and comfortable. After lengthy research and testing with different foams and fabrics, they designed their first and only mattress offering, the Copper Mattress. This mattress uses copper as a cooling and antibacterial element.
Brand reputation
PangeaBed and their Copper Mattress have received positive reviews from consumers. Over 90% of the customers who have left reviews on PangeaBed's website gave the Copper Mattress 5 stars. No 1-star or 2-star reviews have been submitted. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has given PangeaBed a grade of "A."
Customer feedback
- Affordable
- Supportive
- Cool
- Antibacterial
- Hypoallergenic
- 100-night sleep trial
- 10-year warranty
- May be too firm for some
- Poor edge support
A look at the PangeaBed Copper Mattress
The Copper Mattress is a 10⅝" foam mattress. It consists of three foam layers made from 100% pure Talalay latex foam and CertiPUR-US Certified foam as well as a quilted, protective cover.
- ⅝" quilted mattress cover: The cover of the Copper Mattress acts as a protective foam layer. Its quilted linen is filled with soft foam to provide a cool and comfortable sleep surface. It is also hypoallergenic.
- 1.5" copper-infused 100% pure Talalay latex: This comfort layer is made from responsive, breathable Talalay latex which has been infused with copper. Talalay latex form-fits to the contours of the body without sacrificing bounce and mobility. It is said to be more effective at relieving pressure when compared to other latex varieties. The addition of copper helps to cool the body and keeps allergens and bacteria out.
- 1.5" PangeaBed cool gel: This transition layer is denser than the comfort layer. It adds to the contour support by cradling the body and relieving pressure points. The gel pulls heat from the body and prevents body temperature from rising.
- 7" PangeaBed support foam: The dense, base layer of the Copper Mattress was developed by PangeaBed to provide the firm support that is necessary for spinal alignment. The base can comfortably support sleepers who weight up to 250 lbs.
The key feature of this PangeaBed mattress is the use of the element of copper in its production. Copper is known to be cooling, antibacterial, antifungal, and hypoallergenic. Its inclusion in the Copper Mattress is meant to keep sleepers safe and clean even after years of use.
The Copper Mattress is manufactured in the USA.
PangeaBed costs and guarantees
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Buy your PangeaBed Copper Mattress from PangeaBed.
Sleep trial
The Copper Mattress comes with a 100-day, risk-free sleep trial. If a sleeper decides at any time during the first 100 days that the Copper Mattress is not satisfactory, PangeaBed will arrange for the mattress to be picked up by a local charity, and a full refund will be issued.
PangeaBed recommends that sleepers try the mattress for at least 30 days before requesting a return, but this is not required.
The PangeaBed Copper Mattress ships for free in the continental United States and arrives within five business days. It comes compressed, rolled, and packaged in a 17" X 17" X 47" box.
Once the mattress arrives, it should be removed from the box as soon as possible. Avoid using a sharp object to open the package, as this may damage the mattress. Remove the plastic casing from the mattress and it will begin to expand. It will be ready to use within a few hours. The Copper Mattress is lighter than other foam mattresses, and setup is reported to be easy.
The Copper Mattress comes with a 10-year, limited warranty. This warranty covers manufacturer's defects which include sagging over time and indentations that appear in the foam. It should be noted that the warranty is not applicable for sleepers who weigh over 350 lbs.
How the PangeaBed Copper Mattress performs
Although the Copper Mattress has only been available for a short time, it has generated largely positive reviews from customers and online publications like Men's Fitness. Customers have commented positively on the comfort and support of this mattress, stating that it relieves aches and pains over time. Others are less positive and have identified some problems with edge support and the firmness of the mattress. Let's take a more detailed look at how the PangeaBed mattress performs.
Motion isolation
PangeaBed developed the foam layers of the Copper Mattress to be responsive and to have a high degree of motion isolation. This means that a sleeper is unlikely to feel movement as a partner changes position. The Copper Mattress is not overly firm, yet it isolates motion as well as firmer mattresses.
Edge support
As stated above, the Copper Mattress does not have a high degree of edge support. This is not uncommon among medium-firm foam mattresses, but the Copper Mattress does not outperform its peers in this respect. A sleeper can expect moderate to high sinkage at the edges of the bed when pressure is applied. This mattress would not provide ideal support for sleepers who drift toward the sides of the bed, although it might be a positive aspect for elderly sleepers, as it makes getting out of bed easier.
The PangeaBed Copper Mattress is made from high-quality materials known for their durability. Talalay latex is more durable than other types of latex and has proven to hold its shape longer. The fact that this mattress is infused with copper further increases its durability. The antimicrobial benefits that copper provides help to keep the mattress clean and free of damaging dust mites and fungi.
The Copper Mattress is available in just one firmness option. On the firmness scale, it rates at a 6, which indicates a medium-firm mattress. This is the most common firmness level in foam mattresses as it is ideal for all types of sleepers. Most customers have been satisfied with the comfort and support of the Copper Mattress, but some side sleepers have complained of it being too firm.
One of the aspects of the Copper Mattress that customers mention the most is that it sleeps cool. 100% foam mattresses typically have the most problems with heat retention, but the Copper Mattress utilizes copper, all-natural latex, and cooling gel to combat heat. The copper in the comfort layer naturally disperses heat. Talalay latex is an all-natural material which promotes airflow. Natural materials are known to be more breathable than their synthetic counterparts. Lastly, the cool gel transition layer provides an additional layer of cooling support that pulls heat away from the body.
Customers have reported a slight offgassing odor coming from the PangeaBed mattress. This chemical smell is caused by the foam settling, though it only lasts a few days at most. The Copper Mattress is made from natural latex and foams that are made sustainably, so the offgassing is minimal.
Responsive mattresses with good mobility and bounce are the best for sex. The Copper Mattress is moderately responsive due to its Talalay latex comfort layer, but as it has a high degree of motion isolation, it doesn't have much bounce. The Copper Mattress is also a medium-firm mattress, so while it might be great for support while sleeping, it won't be as easy to move around on. Sleepers who are more active in bed may want to consider a softer foam mattress or a hybrid mattress.
How to take care of your PangeaBed Copper Mattress
The PangeaBed mattress is hypoallergenic and antifungal, so it doesn't require a lot of care. The mattress cover protects the foam from intruders, but owners should be very careful with liquids. Liquids can easily damage foam and a spill may void the warranty. It is not advisable to keep liquids or food near the Copper Mattress.
The mattress cover is not removable, so purchasing a mattress protector that can be zipped on and easily removed is encouraged. If the mattress becomes stained, spot-cleaning with warm water is recommended, but be sure to use a towel that is only slightly damp. Dab the stain with the towel lightly to remove it.
The Copper Mattress consists of three different foam layers, so it is not flippable. It is, however, recommended that the mattress be rotated 180 degrees every 3-6 months. This will promote uniform weight distribution and increase the life of the mattress.
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Kingsley Faded Rose Candle (Lge)
Kingsley Faded Rose Candle (Lge)
Top Notes of Citrus & Orange Blossom lead into a floral heart of Rose, Honey and Guaicwood. Base notes include warming cedar wood, Sandalwood and musk.
Finely fragranced and exquisitely crafted candles, the Kingsley range is designed and hand poured in Ireland using a blend of natural waxes and high quality perfume oils.
Presented in an simulated etch print glass jar with printed cork lid. All candles come boxed making them the perfect gift.
Burn Time: 80 Hours
Weight: 450gms
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I have just recently passed my driving test first time with Paul from ABC. For anyone considering whether to use Paul as your driving instructor, don't think twice. He is very professional and friendly, remaining patient at all times. You can understand that he has plenty of experience in teaching and helps build your confidence and driving skills with every lesson. He is also very reliable, he never cancelled any of my lessons and he was always on time. My husband also passed first time with Paul. We highly recommend him.
Heather Bozgeyik
After taking my driving lessons with Paul i would recommend anyone to learn with him. He helps you develop really quickly and always gave good feedback, i enjoyed each lesson i had because Paul makes driving more relaxed and explains ways to improve all the time and any criticism he gives is always constructive and that really helped me to develop. I passed first time and like i said i would definitely recommend anyone to learn with Paul.
Kyle Sambrook
My first driving lesson with Paul was June the 20th 2011 I was very nervous and worried I wouldn't understand how to drive a car. The moment I got in the car I felt comfortable Paul was really bubbly and friendly and very reassuring. From then on we got on like a house on fire and before I knew it, it was test day October the 1st 2011. In such a short time I learnt so much! If I had any questions or things that I wanted to try again Paul would go through it with me until I felt happy with what I was doing, he also answered questions i asked about driving my own car and he even offered to have a lesson in my car so I felt confident enough for when I had passed test. With all the help and advice from Paul I passed first time with flying colours!! I was so lucky to have had such an amazing person to teach me a great life skill I think of Paul as my friend not just my driving instructor, I miss him very much and would recommend him to anybody that wants to learn how to drive, he's an absolute star!! Thank you very much Paul.
Jodie Hopkins
I would highly recommend Paul as a driving instructor!! He makes you feel very safe and secure and was someone I personally looked forward to seeing every week! He is very professional and also makes you feel very comfortable. He is kind, caring and responsible therefore over the period of time I was learning to drive I became to regard him as a friend and will miss our chats now I have passed.
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I meant to post this a while ago .. but better late than never! In case you dont know, Oliver Starr who used to blog at Mobile Crunch is now blogging at guidewire connection. This is Oliver Starr's new blog. I have always followed Oliver's insights and I recommend that you have a look at his new digital home!
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2017 Yonex Ezone 100
Created by YONEX in 1980, the ISOMETRIC head shape is a unique and evolutionary breakthrough technology in racket design. In conventional rackets, the sweet spot is located where main strings and cross strings meet. The YONEX ISOMETRIC head shape allows us to increase the number of main and cross strings that meet in the centre of the racket to produce a sweet spot which gives a 7% more effective hitting area for you to make match winning shots.
(Oval Pressed Shaft) manufacturing technology builds the ideal amount of shaft flex at impact into the racket, extending dwell time for enhanced ball spin and directional control.
The Super Cushion Grip minimises vibration. The cushioning performance of the grip helps protect the wrist, forearm and elbow against shock-induced injuries.
The dual shut system improves comfort and control with every stroke. Shockless Grommets at the bottom of the frame reduces impact vibration and Quake Shut Gel, which is embedded inside the grip, removes even the most subtle discomfort from the frame.
Head Size: 100 sq.in.
Weight: G:305g / LG:285g
Grip Size: G 2,3,4 / LG 1,2,3,4
Length: 27.0 in.
Width Range: 24.0mm / 26.0mm / 22.0mm
Balance Point: G:320mm, LG:325mm
Material: H.M. Graphite
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Rec. String: TGRX125, PTGP125, PTGF125
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Te Kakano
Monday, 30 April 2018
Welcome to Term 2
Today was a lovely start to Term 2. Great weather and happy children!
It was wonderful to see all the smiling faces as the children arrived at school, keen to be back and ready for learning.
We hope you enjoyed the holiday break and had a chance to relax.
We have been extremely lucky this year to have Lily's nanny come to school on Monday afternoons to take Te Kakano and Te Puawai for music and movement.
We had fun today learning some more new songs and moving to the beat.
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Pleasure of Overeating.
People who overeat are deficient. Yes, this seeming contradiction is a basic diagnostic indication of this problem. About food, but above all about self-love is this article.
Why are we Overeating?
Overeating is related to the feeling of lack, with the feeling of "something is missing me". It can be love, security, safety, or peace of mind. It brings a feeling of bliss and satisfaction. It's a little drug. The second cause of overeating is in seeking emotional balance. In other words, I'm not fine, eating helps me feel better. Food in the short term creates a sense of relaxation and well-being or certain pleasure. It is important to know the difference between real hunger and a mere appetite for food. The feeling of empty stomach and rumbling is a manifestation of real hunger. The appetite may appear at any time. Immediately after eating lunch, candy advertising on TV, scent from the pizzeria.
What's starting it?
The most common trigger is a feeling of insecurity or a feeling of exhaustion. However, human psyche also has food associated with a sense of security. In other words, the full refridgerator of food means we're good, we're safe. Overeating is used to stop psychological problems and it is successful in the first phase. However, after the meal comes guilt, anxiety and depression. These conditions are deepening especially in people who are overweight and hateful towards their body. People who lead a demanding lifestyle are sometimes exhausted. And then they can also look for energy for themselves in the meal. That is why they most often overeat the evening, after a day's exertion. Everything has mastered, they are tired and fill up the energy and enjoy the full plate.
Is Overeating Disease?
It is more or less the call for help. Every part of our being longs for love. Be Loved. Overeating points to an imbalance within us. Once we heal this imbalance, we will no longer need to overeat. There is a psychological problem that triggered the addiction. Think about when your problem first appeared and what happened around you.
How to stop it?
How to stop overeating and set slimming process. . . If it was a simple answer, never would you ever meet anyone overweight. Try to deceive yourself a little and divert your attention in a different direction. How do you actually feel like holding a diet? The usual reaction of the psyche and the body is a feeling of withdrawal. I temporarily do not have anything. Human psyche, however, reacts to a ban on the opposite. How to stop emotional eating:
Drink before meals, during meals and after meals, so you will feel full earlier. For the same reason, it is also recommended to eat a slow and small bite, the stomach takes about 20 minutes to send information to the brain in which it evaluates the food received – and during that time you were in an earlier period of swallowing and overeating almost at the end of the marathon and the feeling of satisfaction still he did not come to you.
One more recommendation.
Above all, one must realize that food serves to saturate our body, not our emotions. The goal of the meal is to supply our body with enough of all the substances it needs to function properly. Plan what you eat. Keep in mind that menu planning starts with a shopping list. Whatever you do not buy, you will not be able to eat it. If you do not keep regularity in food, keep a healthy food, such as vegetables, in the fridge. Then, after a long starvation, you make a raid in the evening, vegetables are a suitable emergency solution for your "seizure".
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How Does a Stroke Occur?
Mr. Tim was diagnosed with hypertension 5 years ago. It was a sad news for him because he had to readjust almost every part of life to keep his blood pressure under control according to his doctor. This meant paying attention to what he ate and drank; it also meant he had to stop taking alcohol and smoking–the two things he used to cool off the stress of work. In addition, he was to swallow at least three pills (anti-hypertensive medications) every day for the rest of his life.
For 5 years, he maintained his doctor's instructions. His very loving wife played a crucial role in helping him adjust to this new life. Both in their late 50s, Mr. Tim's wife made sure he ate the right food; she reminded him to take his antihypertensive medications if he was about to forget; she accompanied him to the hospital whenever he had an appointment with the doctor.
Mr. Tim lost his wife in a car accident while she travelled to their family home in the village. This broke him. For weeks after his wife's burial, Mr. Tim did not bother to take his antihypertensive medications; he went back to drinking alcohol and smoking. One morning while he was about standing up from his bed, Mr. Tim had this sudden, severe headache and then collapsed and passed out. It was the house cleaner who found him lying on the floor and rushed him to the hospital.
After the doctors at the emergency department rushed to administer emergency treatment, Mr. Tim woke up but could not speak; the left side of his face, including that side of his mouth, was weak; his left arm and leg were so weak that he could not move them on the bed he was lying on.
What Mr. Tim had was a stroke.
Stroke is basically what happens to specific parts of the body when the blood supply to a part of the brain is significantly reduced or totally cut off and this lasting more than 24 hours. The brain cells depend on oxygen and nutrients in blood to survive; once this supply is tampered with, the brain cells in the part affected starts dying within minutes and so do the body functions controlled by that part of the brain.
There are two types of stroke:
- The first type, called ischaemic stroke, is the commonest and results when blood clots or fatty deposits (in people with high blood cholesterol) formed in an artery supplying the brain blocks the artery, cutting off blood to that part of the brain; the blood clots or fatty deposits can also be formed in an artery outside the brain such as that of the heart and carried through the blood to become deposited in an artery supplying the brain.
Ischaemic stroke manifests gradually. Here, the person gradually begins to feel weak or numb in one arm or leg, or finds that one side of the mouth is drooling; the person is usually conscious when all these happens
- The second type of stroke is called haemorrhagic stroke and occurs when a blood vessel supplying a part of the brain ruptures and blood leaks into the brain tissue.
Haemorrhagic stroke usually manifests suddenly. The person may experience a sudden, severe headache which may be associated with vomiting and usually, he or she loses consciousness thereafter; when consciousness is regained, there is weakness or numbness of a certain part of the body or difficulty with speaking and so on.
Stroke occurs due to the contribution of several risk factors such as:
- Uncontrolled hypertension as was the case with Mr. Tim who stopped taking his antihypertensive medications
- Cigarette smoking, use of drugs such as cocaine and chronic alcohol consumption
- Overweight, obesity and high blood cholesterol
- Diabetes mellitus
In addition, the risk of having a stroke increases if one has a family history of stroke or a heart attack, is a man, is African or is at least 55 years of age or older.
Stroke can lead to lifelong disabilities such as paralysis of certain parts of the body (the person may need support to walk or do some other things for life), speech or memory problems. Hence, time is of great importance when getting people who just had a stroke to the emergency department of any hospital for emergency treatment.
The best option is to prevent a stroke from happening in the first place and this entails:
- Lifestyle modification involving healthy meals, reduced salt intake, physical exercise targeted at losing weight for overweight or obese people, stopping cigarette smoking and significantly cutting down alcohol intake.
- Regular checking of blood pressure and blood sugar. People with hypertension or diabetes should adhere strictly to their medications (they shouldn't skip or stop their medications for any reason).
- Going for regular medical check-ups as people approach their late 40's and 50's. The same applies for people with a family history of hypertension, diabetes, stroke or a heart attack.
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Smart mobility involves actors from a wide range of sectors: transportation (of people and goods), digital (communication technologies), industry (builders, equipment providers), energy and the environment.
For smart mobility to develop in Europe, all of these sectors' interests must be considered, and mobility must be seen as a service, a vehicle or an infrastructure.
Building new transportation, telecom and other infrastructures is difficult today – due to economic, environmental and localization constraints. In the face of growing urbanization, expanding demographics and the ever-increasing demand for mobility, these infrastructures must be optimized (in time and space) but also inter-connected, to promote synergies and avoid overlapping.
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Having not scored a goal in more than a month, the Portland Timbers had one thing on their minds Sunday afternoon at JELD-WEN Field.
And they got exactly what they needed with an Eric Brunner strike in the 20th minute and an own goal off the foot of Chicago's Logan Pause in a 2-1 win over the Fire.
The Brunner finish ended the Timbers' streak of 448 minutes without a goal, and the result snapped a three-game winless streak. It also vaulted the Timbers (3-5-3) ahead of the struggling LA Galaxy in the standings, dropping the defending MLS champs into the last spot in the Western Conference.
POSTGAME: Timbers talk about the win
A goal by Jalil Anibaba – which evened things at 1-1 late in the first half – wasn't enough for Chicago (4-3-3), who fell for the first time in three games and continued their struggles against the Timbers. The Fire are now 0-3 all-time against Portland, including two losses in the Rose City.
Portland's four-game goalless streak was mercifully ended following a Franck Songo'o corner kick to the far post. Defender Hanyer Mosquera headed the high-arching service into the area, where Kris Boyd's bicycle kick attempt fell to Brunner's feet for the right-footed goal.
It was the Timbers' first tally since the 23rd minute of their 3-1 loss to the L.A. Galaxy on April 14. The Timbers beat Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on April 21, but that result came courtesy of SKC own goal.
Chicago nearly evened things in the 35th minute off a corner of their own when a blast by Pavel Pardo was knocked away by a diving Troy Perkins.
The Fire attack persisted and eventually found the back of the net when Marco Pappa intercepted an ineffective clearance from Portland defender Steven Smith and found Anibaba free in the penalty area right of the goal. The second-year defender controlled, spun and fired a right-footed shot to the far corner past a diving Perkins for his first goal of the season.
Portland found pay dirt again off a corner kick in the 52nd minute, when halftime substitution Sal Zizzo's offering to the near post was headed on by Boyd and knocked into the back of the net by Pause.
OPTA Chalkboard: Portland's push pays off
Portland's defense was able to hold the Fire to just one shot – a blocked attempt by Pardo – in the final 10 minutes.
Portland return to JELD-WEN Field on Wednesday for a friendly against La Liga's Valencia CF, then play host to Vancouver on Saturday in their first Cascadia match of the year.
Chicago are back in action on Wednesday at Toyota Park against Dallas.
Scoring Summary
POR: Brunner (Mosquera, Boyd), 20
CHI: Anibaba (Pappa), 39
POR: Own goal (Pause), 52
Misconduct Summary
POR: Chabala (Caution), 45
CHI: Nyarko (Caution), 45
CHI: Segares (Caution), 48
POR: Zizzo (Caution), 79
CHI: Grazzini (Caution), 80
CHI: Berry (Caution), 85
Lineups & Stats
POR: GK Perkins, D Chabala, D Mosquera, D Brunner, D Smith, M Songo'o (Zizzo, 46), M Chara ©, M Palmer, M Wallace, F Nagbe (Perlaza, 67), F Boyd
Substitutes Not Used: GK Bendik, D Horst, M Alexander, M Alhassan, F Fucito
TOTAL SHOTS: 9 (Wallace, 3); SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Brunner, Boyd, 1); FOULS: 14 (Boyd, 3); OFFSIDES: 2; CORNER KICKS: 11; SAVES: 3
HOU: GK Johnson, D Gargan (Barouch, 81), D Anibaba, D Berry, D Segares, M Pardo, M Pause © (Robayo, 68), M Grazzini, M Pappa, F Oduro (Puppo, 60), F Nyarko
Substitutes Not Used: GK Tornaghi, D Jumper, D Watson-Siriboe, M Paladini
TOTAL SHOTS: 12 (Pappa, 5); SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Pappa 2); FOULS: 14 (Nyarko, 3); OFFSIDES: 0; CORNER KICKS: 6; SAVES: 1
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
Assistant Referees: Darren Clark, Kevin Duliba
4th Official: Paul Ward
Attendance: 20,438
Time of Game: 1:58
Weather: Cloudy, 63 degrees
All statistics contained in this box score are unofficial
Dan Itel covers the Timbers for MLSsoccer.com. Email him at email@example.com.


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So I was just helping a friend set up a site for a 501c he is doing, and i decided to do it in drupal. Images will play a big part, so I set up a gallery using CCK, Imagecache, and lightbox. Within Imagecache, I setup 2 configuration: a small 100 x 100 scaled and cropped square for thumbnails which - when clicked - open up a zoom preset in a lightbox window. I had set my zoom preset to have a widht and height of 680px, with the understanding that the image would be resized so that the long edge was 680px, but the picture maintained aspect ratio.
This was all fine and dandy for most images, but for a collection of images, the zoom preset just did not get produced. I would pop up the image and get a little error image not found logo in my pop up. The strange thing is that the original image was viewable in the node, and all of the other presets were working. I flushed imagecache a coupla times, which resulted in one of the 4 problem images resolving. Weird.
Ultimately, I found that by limiting ONLY the width and leaving the height blank in the imagecache preset, I was able to get everything working. Unfortunately, that doesn't really solve the mystery.


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Letter Fridge Apples Answers
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Hello friends today i want to share a letter fridge answers for the apples pack, in this simple game you must arrange the letter to make some english word, this game only accept minimum 3 letters word and longer. First i though this game was really easy until i'm stuck at the second pack, i can't found 1 more word to complete the packs, then i use word game solver to find the last word.
Letter fridge answers created to help player solve the word, this is just a option when they doesn't have hints credits. Please share and review letter fridge game using your iphone or ipad, it will help game reach more player.
Letter Fridge Apples Answers
Level 1. cat cast
Level 2. sum gum hug mug
Level 3. list silk silt slit
Level 4. son won know now
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Nightmare. NIGHTMARE.
Computers, in case you hadn't noticed, are capable of a great many things. They automate so that we don't need to do things ourselves. Like little servants, they are supposed to do what we need them to, in the way we would like them to.
Watches are little computers…
So, why am I upset this time? I know, it happens a lot on this blog. I'm a natural moaner. Well, it's simple really, a while ago I moved to Garmin devices because I like cycling and they have good bike computers. I changed my watch too because I like consistency (OCD says the doc…). I have been loudly and publicly complaining and bashing Garmin for years over units.
Here in Europe we use metric. Over in the US you use imperial, or something close to it. Here in Britain…well let's just say we're special. We like miles and metres, stones and kilos. But we're not talking about borders here, or laws, or anything of the sort. We're talking sports. Runners like to run a 5k or a 10k but they also LOVE to run a marathon of 26 miles(ish). Cyclists like to do a 100 miler but when the tour is on we love to watch Cavendish at 78kph in a sprint to the Champs Elysee.
All I want, dear reader, is to run in KM and cycle in Miles. I want elevation in metres and temperature in degrees Celsius. Sometimes, I want to run in Miles though. It's a computer. It literally works this stuff out on the fly.
So, the state of the nation after buying some new toys with my hard earned cash? After berating Garmin?
Suunto – one setting for imperial or metric centrally
Polar – one setting for imperial or metric centrally
Garmin – various settings for imperial and metric of various types for different uses, set centrally
None of them allow sport specific units. HOW HARD CAN IT BE?!


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State leaders take virtual tour of U.S. Marshals Museum
Governor Hutchinson is using his visit to Fort Smith to take a virtual tour of the upcoming U.S. Marshals Museum.
Using virtual reality goggles, officials are giving people a tour of the new national museum building. Governor Hutchinson will take his tour on Friday (Jan 12) at noon. Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and other state leaders will also take the virtual tour Friday.
CEO and President of the museum Patrick Weeks tells 40/29 News the VR tours give people a way to see the grand scale that's planned for the building.
"Its immersive, its an experience, it allows people to see the enormity of the building," says Weeks. "When you stand out on the site, especially now the building pad is out there, and to put the goggles on and be able to look up and down and see what it will be like on the site. Its powerful."
Museum officials says they encourage more people to schedule tours and come see what the U.S. Marshals Museum will look like.
Construction will begin later in the Spring 2018. The museum is being funded by donations and fundraising still with the opening date in September 2019.


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Reading up on causality, I understand the mathematical definition, in so far as that a causal system, is one where the output depends only on the current time, and possibly the past time, but never the future times.
I have also seen that we can 'make a (transfer) system causal' by 'shifting it in time by an appropriate amount'.
I do not necessarily understand the above statement, and would like to see a simple example of two of such a thing happening. (That is, plot it when its non-causal, and re-plot it when it is causal).
For example, if I have a length $N$ impulse response, stored in a vector on my machine, how does it 'know' that this is causal or non-causal? It seems as though the time-axis would always start at $n=0$, where the first point in my vector is.


text: Senator Ted Cruz questions the certainties of Sierra Club president Aaron Mair about climate change. Notice how little Mair knows and how much he relies on his staff. Since he is going with the 97% consensus claim I wonder if he would follow 97% of scientists if they ordered Mair to jump off a cliff. The inconvenient truth is alarmists cannot win debates and are not comfortable with their position on climate change because their science is faulty.


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Here's what's new as Wilton schools open for new school year
The public schools have indeed opened. At least one caller to the Bulletin newsroom this morning wondered if today was the day.
Monday is the first day of school for Wilton students, who will have woken up to a brand new fleet of buses, a wave of incoming teachers, sweeping technological changes and new course offerings.
There have been new hires to the teaching staff across the board, ranging from Wilton Preschool to Wilton High School, along with a new district teacher for the hearing impaired.
The largest instructional change is centered at the high school, in which 10 new teachers have joined various departments, from English to science to special education. Many are formerteachers.
"These teachers who are joining us are demonstrating outstanding backgrounds in their educational experiences," said Assistant Superintendent Tim Canty.
The high school will also be taking on two full-time reading instructors, who will help students make the transition from general reading comprehension to sophisticated and content-specific subject areas.
Over the summer, Wilton educators participated in a professional development program, in which teams worked to outline the initial units of instruction that will kick off the school year.
Class sizes are projected to remain within the goal ranges, as determined by the school board, but precise figures cannot yet be determined because a variety of factors, such as late registration, can affect the projected statistics.
The school board will track enrollment over the first few weeks of classes in order to compile an official census by Oct. 1, which historically has been "extraordinarily accurate," according to School Superintendent Gary Richards.
The optimal class size ranges, as determined by the board, for grades K-1 is 18-20 students; grades 2-5, 20-22; and upper grades are assessed on the basis of each department; for instance, English class sizes are generally maintained at the lower end of the spectrum because they often require more focused attention on reading and writing development.
Student Transportation Association, a school bus contractor signed this year, is bringing in a fleet of 35 buses, which are the first in the state to offer lap-shoulder belts.
Bus routes will operate using a "triple-tier" schedule, in which each school has coordinated start times so the buses can be used more than once for every pickup and drop-off period, a practice that improves efficiency both in terms of costs and expediency.
Sewer construction over the summer has reduced traffic on Wolfpit Road to one lane, and the school board recommends that Miller-Driscoll parents take advantage of the bus service because traffic in the area could become very congested.
Former bus drivers have been rehired and there has been no increase to payroll.
Schools will also receive a new technology package, which will be incorporated into the classroom, including SMART Boards, iPad carts, an increased use of Web supplements and broader Wi-Fi access.
The high school is moving towards full implementation of wireless Internet, and grades K-8 and library media centers are in the process of doing so as well.
Web access can be an opportunity for teachers to integrate new devices, programmed with educational software, into the classroom.
Computer access will be further expanded as a variety of funding sources — from the operating budget, PTA donations, and some from Wilton Education Foundation — have allowed for new iPad carts, which will be used as "mobile computer labs."
The carts include a charging unit and are able to move the resources from one classroom to another, as opposed to the two fixed computer labs at Cider Mill School.
The iPad and iPod can be especially effective in helping students with learning disabilities. ProLocquo, for example, is a software program designed for people with communication disabilities.
Dr. Richards recounted a story of a father of a 14-year-old with a communication disability who began using the software. He said the father came to him saying he was now able, for the first time, to understand what his child was thinking.
Instructors have been working over the summer to develop curriculum levels of instruction that will include iPads as a digital tool, and the school board will monitor the extent to which they are effective over the year.
SMART Boards are another feature of the technology package. They are interactive tools that act as digital chalkboards, allowing students to interact with charts, graphs and 3-D geometric models. They also allow for teachers to save lectures and class materials, which can later be accessed online.
Grades K-8 have "fully implemented" the devices, and Wilton High is in the process.
Certain types of sound-field technology will also be introduced into the classroom, including an amplification system that magnifies sound in order to prevent air conditioning and other distractions from drowning out lectures. Teachers will also be offered lapel microphones if needed.
Mr. Canty described the technology package as "cutting-edge instructional practices that are responsive to emerging needs of this generation."
At the end of the year, students will be invited to participate in a spring technology expo to present how they have found new technology most effective.
"We're feeling very good about the process we've employed to launch the program," Mr. Canty said of the technologies.
New electives
Two elective high school courses have been added to the curriculum. AP Economics allows students to take both macroeconomics and microeconomics on a semester basis, and Web Design will give students a basic approach to website customization.
Kindergarten and grades 3-6 are implementing a comprehensive new math program; grade 6-10 Spanish courses will feature new textbooks, which include a digital a Web component; and Middlebrook School is now offering technology education and a family and consumer science course.
"We are taking a careful look at our programs to see if we can be responsive to an increasing need to deploy programs that promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics skills," Mr. Canty said.
The school board has also initiated a programming plan to educate students on the dangers of bullying, partially in response to state legislature and mounting concerns, Dr. Richards said.
"We're taking this very seriously and we have a moral and professional commitment to providing a safe place for kids," he said.


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Campsite Leagi, bungalows Leagi
Barrio Leagi, s/n
48289 - Mendexa
Biscay - SPAIN
Centrally located for touring, Leagi Campsite is situated at the birthplace of the Lea river, with Lekeitio as a background.Leagi campsite is set in a natural landscape, in the heart of the Lea-Artibia region, where there is a blend of the purest seafaring life and a genuinely Basque rural setting, extraordinary beaches and sites of renowed interest.
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The campsite offers guided visits from the Centre of Megalithic Culture, in the very camping.
In Etxarri Aranatz, in the centre of valley of Sakana, in the middle of a leafy oak wood there is the camping of Etxarri. Its privileged situation will is the ideal base to visit the hills of Urbasa and Aralar, near Pamplona.
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Welcome to Murkuzuria Campsite
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Welcome at camping Puerta de la Demanda, close to the Uzquiza reservoir!
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91,2 Km to Mendexa
Welcome to the wonderful Haro campsite, the perfect holiday destination by the River Tiron in La Rioja!
The De Haro campsite is in the Rioja Alta region, famed for its delicious cuisine and fantastic wines. The resort has a swimming pool, and many sports facilities onsite, and you can easily explore this impressive region with its rich natural and cultural heritage. The resort organises a range of age appropriate and fun children's entertainment and activtiies during the summer months. To ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible, the campsite has WiFi, a bar, a restaurant, a laundrette, and bike hire. Come and enjoy a truly magnificent holiday at the fabulous De Haro campsite in La Rioja by booking your magical stay today!
Ayegui-Estella (Navarra, Navarre)
85,4 Km to Mendexa
Welcome to Iratxe Campsite
In the Iratxe Campsite Holiday Village, you can sleep, eat, go on tourist outings, have a great time, to sum up: the Iratxe Campsite of Navarra offers you the chance to enjoy the full range of Navarra's tourism.


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A waterfall pond can be an involved undertaking, simply because you're concentrating on two parts: the waterfall itself, which includes the pump device and the cascading object, as well as the pond. The pump is what recirculates the water from the top down into the pound and back up through the tubing. Pumps are measured according to GPH or gallons per second, and can shoot a stream of water a certain amount of inches high. The more GPH and height a pump has, the more expensive it will be and the more electricity it will require.
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Caution should be used in placing plants too close to the waterfall area, as even minor splashing can damage sensitive plants. Rocks can be placed in such a way to diffuse the current, while plants are situated father away from the waterfall. The waterfall speed can also be quick, as with jet streams, or simply a light spray. Pumps should be slightly stronger than what you need, but not too powerful so that your entire pond volume is pumped in less than an hour. The GPH should be about half the volume of the pool. So if you have over 600 gallons of water, then a pump with 300 GPH would be plenty of power. Try and shop for a pump that is energy efficient. You still have to pay the electric bill and a waterfall running all day and night every day for a month can cost you.
Tips On Ponds
When planning a waterfall pond it's best to oversize rather than under size. Once you fill a pond with plenty of fish and plants it seems to shrink. You may soon decide it's time to build a bigger pond! Another reason to think big, is because larger ponds can be easier to clean than smaller ones. It is recommended that you position the pump as far away from the waterfall as possible. Finally, don't work too hard! Digging even a small pond is a tough job and may require some assistance as well as plenty of breaks.
The fruit of your labor is a great, relaxing waterfall pond that the whole family will love.
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The night every stage opens is a whirlwind of excitement. Each one puts forth their A game to set the tone for the rest of the weekend, and the schedule shows it! There's something stellar for everyone at each of the stages. Two stages in particular seem to compete for an extended period this evening: The Fractal Forest and The Pagoda.
The night kicks off early at The Pagoda with Maximono at 6:30 p.m., meanwhile The AMPitheatre and The Living Room kick off at 7 with Whipped Cream and JPOD. This triple threat is only the beginning; Fractal Forest hypes up to be a classic Friday night. K+Lab and Neon Steve heat things up at 8 and 9 p.m., followed by funk masters Slynk, Opiuo, Featurecast and Stickybuds.
At the same time, Dirtybird takes over The Pagoda. First up is Fisher at 9 p.m., followed by other heavy hitters like Kyle Watson, Claptone, Justin Martin, and Claude Von Stroke. As the takeover comes to a head, Fractal features it's own legends with The Funk Hunters, Fort Knox Five, and Qdup.
If that wasn't hard enough to complicate things, The Village comes in swingin'. During Claptone and Stickybuds, Snails brings it to the legendary stage at 12 a.m.! Friday's music acts are enough to make a anyone go nuts!
Saturday stirs up as another one full of choices. Choose your own adventure, there are no losers. The festival keeps pushing its stellar lineup for a second night of all-stage action. The evening starts early between two stages, The Fractal Forest and The AMPitheatre, before some big moves from The Pagoda and The Village.
SkiiTour brings their funk to Fractal at 7 p.m., a blessing for those who missed the dynamic duo's Thursday set. At the same time we see Greazus stepping up to slay the AMPitheatre. Right after these two, Stylust heads The Village at 8 p.m.
Things become less intense until The Pagoda brings on Defunk at 11 p.m. At 12 p.m. they're followed by Adventure Club, where over at The Village we see The Glitch Mob come on at the same time! The Fractal Forest follows up with Gramatik at 1 a.m., while The Pagoda keeps it hot with KOAN Sound at 2:00 a.m.
We certainly wish we could be in multiple places at once. Four stages bring the heat, with strong pulls to each, but it doesn't stop there. There's still a whole other day and night of the 21st annual Shambhala Music Festival awaiting.
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#1 Ever since discovering Scrivener, I've pretty much ditched MS Word.
#2 Yes, I outline. Always. I outline my major plot points before I start the 1st draft, and I outline each individual chapter in detail prior to writing it.
#3 I use dialogue tags/beats way too frequently.
#4 Quite, really, that, seemed to, and much are some of the words I delete most from rough drafts.
#5 I rarely give more than a few details about my protagonist's physical description. I prefer the reader create his/her own picture.
#6 When writing, I usually take breaks every half-hour to shoot hoops outside, weather permitting.
#7 If I don't like how a scene is turning out, I delete it and start over, no matter how many words I have to sacrifice.
#8 When I start edits, I have to do it on a printed, 12pt Times New Roman or Garamond, double-spaced document. Because habits.
#9 I used to write exclusively with music, but I've grown to appreciate a nice, quiet room. I still put music on now and then to set a mood or block out other noises.
#10 Most of my stories start as very specific moments/events that I think would be fun to write. If they stick with me long enough, I'll build an entire plot around them.
#11 I always have an ending in mind before I start writing, but I'm prone to changing that ending in the last minute (when writing Little One, I changed the ending during the final revision stage. Twice.).
#12 My nonverbals tend to focus on the character's eyes. I'm working on diversifying that aspect of my writing.
#13 Before I decided to be an author, I wanted to direct movies. I still enjoyed writing, but I told myself and others it was only so I would remember the stories when I made them into movies.
#14 The vast majority of my writing is done on my laptop, though occasionally I'll write by hand out of necessity.
#15 I have a hard time writing before lunch. My best writing times are in the afternoon and evening.
#16 I try to write near a window whenever I can.
#17 Yes, I usually have coffee/tea when I write. Coffee in the afternoon: milk and sugar. Black or red tea with honey in the evening (Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, and Rooibos are my go-to teas).
#18 The first chapter is the one I struggle with the most, and I often re-write it multiple times before finding an approach I like.
#19 I draw my own maps for my books. I love maps.
#20 My novels (current and planned) are almost exclusively fantasy. Most of my published short stories, however, are not.
#21 I don't hate adverbs as much as the rest of the world seems to.
#22 I get sick if I try to write in the car, but some of my best ideas hit me while staring out the window on long trips.
#23 On an average writing day I get 1500-2000 words done. I want to increase that number.
#24 The most I've ever written in a 12-hour day is 10k words, an experience you can read about in more detail here.
#25 I love writing stories/chapters set in forests.
#26 Making up new creatures is one of my favorite parts about writing fantasy.
#27 My novels are mostly written in the 3rd person, while most of my short stories are told in 1st person.
#28 I'm not shy about killing off characters.
#29 I've sworn an oath never to write a story centered around (or featuring) a prophecy.
#30 I absolutely love what I do (no surprise there!).
What are some writerly facts about you? Do we share things in common, or are we totally different? Write your own post with 30 facts if you feel like it, or comment below!


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Hello all,
I have been thinking about buying spectrasonics supreme beats and recycling it into RMX.
I love the acoustic percussion loops in this lib and was wondering if anyone already tried this. (and how well it turned out).
Plus I'd hate to buy it and make the huge effort of recycing it only to have it show up as an RMX expander for $99 at NAMM.
SO....... Eric, any chance of supreme beats showing up as an expander?
And .... are there any other loop libs in REX format that cover what supreme beasts does??
I love ethno techno but it does not really cover what supreme beats does.
Thanks to all for any input.


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Are you up to your ears in academia? Have your studies slammed you flat, or are you just burned out on books? If you feel like you haven't got a prayer, then what you need is a bit of divine intervention! (Just remember to keep studying... and don't forget to stay hydrated, ok?)
Athena is an ancient Greek goddess, said to have sprung fully grown from the head of her father, Zeus. What a headache! Why not petition her to avoid similar headaches as those deadlines pile up? Click here for exhaustive information on her role in mythology and lore.
(Image is of the Mattei Athena, which is currently held in the Louvre in Paris, France. Picture is public domain)
The Roman deity Minerva was assigned many of Athena's characteristics, and the two goddesses have come to be seen as practically interchangeable in modern times. The Romans did downplay her more martial aspects, while highlighting her association with learning and instead preferred to focus on her role as a supporter of technology and craftsmanship. Minerva's gentler nature may come in handy to prevent violent outbursts toward innocent technology and textbooks.
(Image is of "Minerva Directing Study" by an unknown engraver, 1816. Public Domain.)
The goddess Saraswati is held in high esteem by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains alike, in India and across much of Asia. She is a wisdom goddess and patroness of learning and the arts. In many countries, she is invoked at the commencement of a child's formal education. Click here for a link to more information on her modern worship in Hinduism.
(Image is 6th century CE Indian statue of Saraswati, currently housed in the Houston Museum of Fine Arts. Picture is public domain.)
Thoth is an Egyptian deity associated with the moon. More importantly, he was also said to be the inventor of writing and a patron of scribes. Thoth is the god responsible for recording the deeds of the living, and weighing their hearts upon their arrival into the Afterlife, in order to decide the fate of their soul. It might be wise to ask him for help, lest you find your own heart weighed down with the stress and anxiety of academia. Click here for more information regarding his ancient worship and lore.
(Image: Ancient Egyptian depiction of Thoth, currently in the Louvre)
Seshat is the consort of Thoth, and shared with him the domains of writing and record-keeping. Furthermore, she was said to be a patroness of books and astronomy. Her expertise in determining the movements of the heavens is symbolized by the eight pointed star above her head. Why not get in her good graces to avoid running afoul of deadlines? Click here for more information on her history and role in Ancient Egyptian myth and lore.
(Image: Ancient Egyptian carving depicting Seshat, ca.1919-1875 BCE, currently held in the Brooklyn Museum.)
Apollo is a Graeco-Roman deity with rulership over many domains. He came to be associated with prophecy and divine law, and is held forth as the rational and cultured foil to his divine brother Dionysus, who was a deity of madness and wild frenzy. If you are looking to succeed academically, reach out to him and not his brother! Click here for more information.
(Image is a 1588 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, currently held by the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.)
The Muses are Greek deities of inspiration, with patronage over varied intellectual and practical domains. There are usually said to be nine of them, though this does vary according to the author, as do the domains attributed to the sisters and the names they are given. If you need an actual "muse" for that project, you won't go amiss if you call on the real deal! Click here for more information on these goddesses and their worship in ancient times.
(Image is of a Roman Sarcophagus carved with figures of the muses, ca.2nd century CE. Currently housed in the Louvre. Image is public domain.)