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GRIZZLY BEAR with UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA at Massey Hall (178 Victoria), Wednesday (September 26), doors 7 pm. $29.50-$42.50. RTH, TM. See listing.
In the post-file-sharing era, the accepted wisdom is that bands should stop worrying about selling records and tour a lot. It's not the worst advice, and it's pretty much how Brooklyn's Grizzly Bear spent much of the last decade. But life on the road takes a toll, one of the reasons it took three years to follow up their breakthrough album, Veckatimest, with their new disc, Shields (Warp).
"We'd basically been endlessly touring and recording since late 2004," co-vocalist/guitarist/keyboardist Ed Droste explains. "We thought it was time to have a little moment alone so we could check in with our friends and families, whom we hadn't really seen much of."
The six-month break they imposed was vital, but made their return to the studio trickier than anticipated. On the bright side, the reacquainting process led to a new attitude to playing together, and a revitalized band dynamic.
"I feel like we broke down a lot of old creative barriers. It was like there was a new synergy and energy going on, and there were different people in the band writing together, and more openness about playing with other people's material, lyrically and melodically. It was sort of a free-for-all."
There's a newfound sense of urgency, and less of the sleepy indie folk vibe with which they're usually associated. According to Droste, that's due to the freewheeling approach to songwriting, which had an unexpected side effect when it came time to decide what would end up on the album.
"We had so much material, and that was a real first for us. We didn't really have any extra songs left over at the end of Yellow House or Veckatimest. This time we had upwards of 30, so we were able to pick and choose which ones felt most exciting to us. We kept gravitating toward the charged emotional rawness behind a lot of material rather than the more pastoral songs reminiscent of our older stuff."


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This is an in-depth Social Media Marketing training course that can be taken up by both freshers and professionals in order to learn Digital Marketing on the social media networks. Some of the topics included in this SMM certification training are creating viral content on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, coming up with riveting videos on YouTube and Facebook and so on. Mastering the art of advertising on social media is also covered in this training course.
There are no particular prerequisites for taking up this course.
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Evolution of Social Media through the years, How did Content Trends develop Social Media?, Content Marketing Trends and its Benefits via Social Media
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Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Snapchat, Deep insights into all Social Media Channels, Online Reputation Management (ORM), Best campaigns on platforms
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This course is designed for clearing the Intellipaat Social Media Marketing Certification. The entire course content is in line with the certification program and helps you clear the certification exam with ease and get the best jobs in top MNCs.
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At the end of this training program, there will be quizzes that perfectly reflects the type of questions asked in the certification exam and helps you score better marks.
Intellipaat Course Completion Certificate will be awarded upon the completion of the project work (after the expert review) and upon scoring at least 60% marks in the quiz. Intellipaat certification is well recognized in top MNCs like Ericsson, Cisco, Cognizant, Sony, Mu Sigma, Saint-Gobain, Standard Chartered, TCS, Genpact, Hexaware, etc.
This is the third course I took from Intellipaat, and seriously you can't beat their trainers and their ways of teaching. I desperately wanted to have a practical exposure in Social Media Marketing, and Intellipaat helped me through it.
The trainer is agile and an expert in SMM. The way this course has been designed and implemented is amazing as it created a big difference in my way of working. Especially, practical exercises and assignments are an icing on the cake.
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Join Dr. Mike for 2 classes at Wellness Fitness on the Big Island of Hawaii. The morning class will cover visual concepts, palpation, therapeutic applications and functional movement patterns. Learning Anatomy has never made so much sense. :)
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- Saturday, February 25th, 2017
- AnatomySense- 10am - 12pm
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This length of time might seem difficult to defend in a time when refrigerant requirements are changing very rapidly, but the task has been complex and required the balancing of numerous competing requests for change (or in some cases no change). It is difficult to see how the process could be significantly shortened without thoroughly exploring the technical implications of all viewpoints.
Too complicated and stringent?
No doubt over time we can expect to see extension of strategies currently only permitted "for human comfort" to other systems and a general rationalisation of the requirements. In particular the wider use of A2Ls in supermarkets, chillers and other small to medium-sized systems will lead to further work by the International drafting teams to make the standard is easy to use while still ensuring high safety levels.
Will it mean system design changes?
A guidance note on the use of DSEAR for ammonia systems is being prepared by the Food Storage and Distribution Federation with input from the IOR, and a version of this for hydrocarbon and possibly for HFO refrigerants may be called for in the future.
The main issues that designers may find with this revision of the European safety standard do not lie with the text of the standard itself, but in the other regulations which will apply if companies are encouraged by the introduction of the new flammability class to adopt the new "lower flammability" refrigerants. This does not make their use impossible, but it is an extra layer of difficulty to be overcome.


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- ELIGIBILITY: The Coffee and The Arts Giveaway (the "Giveaway") is open only to legal individuals who are the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence as of the date and time of entry, to legal residents of the United States and the District of Columbia (except those residing in ID, NE, NJ, PR, WV, US Virgin Islands and other US territories and possessions and military installations), and Canada (except Quebec). If any entry received from a resident of Canada is selected as a potential winner, potential winner will be subject to the process outlined in the section titled "SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS". Employees and directors of The Coffee and The Arts (the "Sponsor")or any of their parent companies (or subsidiaries thereof), affiliates, representatives, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, advertising, public relations, promotional, fulfillment, and marketing agencies, and members of their immediate families (spouses, parents, children, siblings and their spouses, regardless of where they live) and those living in the same household are not eligible to enter. Participation constitutes Entrant's full and unconditional agreement to these Official Rules and to Sponsor's decisions, which are final and binding in all matters related to the Giveaway. Sponsor reserves the right to verify the eligibility of Winner. Any entry shall be rendered void if in contravention of these Giveaway Rules ("the Official Rules") or where prohibited or restricted by law. Subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
- TO ENTER: For a chance to win a Monthly Prize or the Grand Prize, participants ("Entrants") may enter the Giveaway during the Giveaway Period by filling out completely and accurately an online entry form at https://www.thecoffetheearts.com/thank-you/ (the "Website"). Participation is LIMITED TO ONE (1) ENTRY PER PERSON PER GIVEAWAY PERIOD. In the event more than one (1) entry is received from any one (1) person during the giveaway period the first entry processed will be considered the only valid entry received. In the event of a dispute regarding an entry, entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. The authorized account holder is the natural person who is assigned to the e-mail address by an internet access provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses or the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
- SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION OF WINNERS/ODDS: Monthly Drawing: (1) potential Winner will be selected in a random drawing using random.org from the pool of all eligible entries received up until the end of the Giveaway Period and will exclude any entrant who has won a previous Monthly Prize Drawing. The drawing time and date is located on this page https://www.thecoffetheearts.com/giveaway/ updated montlhly. Odds of being selected as a Winner are based on the total number of eligible entries received up until the date and time of the drawing. Entrants do not need to be present to win.
- The potential winner of each Prize Drawing will be notified by e-mail and/or Facebook Message within seven (7) days after the drawing in which their name was chosen as a potential winner and will be advised of the prize that they are eligible to win.y
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b. Sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability & Publicity Release (where permitted by law) within ten (10) days of notification (as detailed in the heading "Release and Limitations of Liability") if required; and
c. Provide feedback upon request by Sponsor on their experience.
a. PRIZE: One (1) Entrant will receive two (2) 2-Park 2-Day Park to Park Tickets for Universal Studios Florida™ AND Universal's Islands of Adventure™ theme parks. The 2-Park 2-Day Park to Park Ticket entitles one (1) guest admission to BOTH Universal Studios Florida™ AND Universal's Islands of Adventure™ theme parks on the same day. Ticket is valid for any two (2) calendar days during a seven (7) consecutive calendar day period which includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. This ticket also includes seven (7) consecutive calendar days of admission to select live entertainment venues of Universal CityWalk™ which commences and includes the first day any portion of the ticket is used. The ticket will expire in full on the expiration date printed on ticket. Unused days shall be forfeited. Sponsor is not responsible if WINNER does not use tickets before the expiration date. WINNER is responsible for following official rules, terms and conditions of NBCUniversal Media, LLC, its subsidiary and affiliated companies, including without limitation Universal City Development Partners, Ltd. d/b/a Universal Orlando Resort, and Comcast Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "NBCUniversal"). Tickets do not include meals, transportation, travel insurance, or any other expenses.
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6. PRIZE RESTRICTIONS: Sponsor reserves the right to offer only the stated number of prizes by random drawing among all legitimate, un-awarded, eligible prize claims. No more than one (1) prize will be offered to an Entrant and only one (1) prize will be offered per household. Prize Winners will be removed from any further drawings and will not be eligible to receive any further prizes. Winner must be a member of the traveling party on all occasions.
If this giveaway is not capable of running as planned, including, because of any infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failure or other cause beyond Sponsor's control which corrupts or threatens to corrupt or adversely affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity or proper conduct of the Giveaway, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel, suspend and/or modify this Giveaway and Sponsor can perform the random drawing from among all eligible entries received prior to such cancellation, suspension or modification of the Giveaway. Winner, by acceptance of any Prize, agrees to release Sponsor and the Sponsor Affiliates from any and all liability, claims or actions of any kind whatsoever for injuries, damages or losses to persons and property which may be sustained in connection with the receipt, ownership or use of any Prize or while traveling to and from a location to obtain or use any Prize. Further, no responsibilities are accepted for any additional expenses, omissions, delays, re-routing, or acts of any government or authority. Neither Sponsor nor the Sponsor Affiliates make any warranty, representation, or guarantee, express or implied, in fact or in law, relative to the use of any Prize including, without limitation, quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. Neither Sponsor nor the Sponsor Affiliates are responsible for technical, hardware, software, or telephone malfunctions of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, or failed, incorrect, incomplete, inaccurate, garbled or delayed electronic communications caused by Sponsor or the Sponsor Affiliates, the user or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in this Sweepstakes or by any human error which may occur in the processing of the entries in this Sweepstakes and which may limit a participant's ability to participate in this Sweepstakes. Entries that are incomplete, illegible or corrupted are void and will not be accepted. Any person who supplies false information, enters by fraudulent means, or is otherwise determined to be in violation of these official rules in an attempt to obtain any Prize will forfeit the Prize won and may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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Winner's guest must be of the legal age of majority in his/her jurisdiction of residence, or, if guest is a minor child, guest must be accompanied by his/her parent or legal guardian who shall be one of the two people in the Winner's party.
In the event Winner and/or guest engages in behavior during their vacation that (as determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion) is illegal, tortious, or subjects Winner and/or guest to arrest or detention, Sponsor shall have no obligation to pay any damages, fees, fines, judgments or other costs or expenses of any kind whatsoever incurred by Winner or guest as a result of such conduct. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SPONSOR SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OR OTHER DAMAGES OR EXPENSES RESULTING FROM OR ARISING OUT OF ANY TRAVEL RELATED TO THE PRIZE OR ANY OTHER ASPECT OF GRAND/MONTHLY PRIZE WINNER'S OR GUEST'S ACCEPTANCE OR USE OF THE GRAND/MONTHLY PRIZE.
All prize details are at Sponsor's sole discretion. Sponsor is required by law to report the prize where required. An IRS form 1099 or W-8BEN will be issued to the Winner if appropriate.
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Sponsor does not reserve the right to cancel the Giveaway once announced. Sponsor may prohibit an Entrant from participating in the Giveaway or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that Entrant is or has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Giveaway by cheating, hacking, deception or other unfair playing practices or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten, or harass any other Entrants or Sponsor representatives.
Sponsor's failure to enforce any term of these Official Rules shall not constitute a waiver of that provision.
By participating in this Giveaway, Entrants agree that Sponsor and their shareholders, affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, advertising, public relations, promotional, fulfillment and marketing agencies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents (the "Released Parties") are not responsible for:
a. any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by Entrants, printing errors or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway;
b. technical failures of any kind, including, but not limited to malfunctions, interruptions, or disconnections in phone lines or network hardware or software;
c. unauthorized human intervention in any part of the entry process or the Giveaway;
d. technical or human error which may occur in the administration of the Giveaway or the processing of entries; or
e. to the extent permitted by law, any injury, loss or damage of any kind to persons, including personal injury or death or property which may be caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, from Entrant's participation in the Giveaway, downloading any materials, acceptance, possession or receipt or use or misuse of any prize.
To the extent permitted by law, by participating in this Giveaway, Entrants agree that the Released Parties will have no liability whatsoever for, and shall be held harmless by Entrants against any claims based on publicity rights, defamation or invasion of privacy. Released Parties are not responsible if a prize cannot be awarded due to travel cancellations, delays, or interruptions due to acts of god, acts of war, natural disasters, weather, or terrorism.
9. PUBLICITY GRANT: Except where prohibited by law, Winner grants to Sponsor (which grant will be confirmed in writing on request of Sponsor), its parent company and any subsidiary thereof, affiliates, retailers, distributors, advertising and promotion agencies, suppliers, and those acting pursuant to its authority, the right and permission to print, publish, broadcast, and use, worldwide in any media now known or hereafter developed, including but not limited to the world wide web, at any time or times, the Winner's name, portrait, picture, city/town of residence, voice, likeness, opinions and biographical information for advertising, trade, and promotional purposes (including the announcement of his or her name on television or radio broadcast) without additional consideration, compensation, permission, or notification.
10. DISPUTES: To the extent permitted by law, Entrant agrees that: (1) any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Giveaway or any prize awarded shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively in the State and/or Federal Courts of the State of Florida; (2) any and all claims, judgments, and awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Giveaway, but in no event attorneys' fees; (3) under no circumstances will Entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and Entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, indirect, punitive, incidental and consequential damages and any other damages (other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses), any and all rights to have damages multiplied or otherwise increased.
All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of the Entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Giveaway shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, without giving effect to any choice of law or conflict of laws rules of any other jurisdiction, which would cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Florida.
11. PRIVACY: Information collected from Entrants is subject to the Sponsor's Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://www.thecoffetheearts.com/terms-and-privacy/
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13. MISCELLANEOUS: Any names and addresses acquired during the course of this Giveaway will be used for the purpose of soliciting additional services.
This Giveaway is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to residents in jurisdictions in which registration requirements have not been fulfilled, and your eligibility will depend upon the state of residency of the Entrant.
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Explore your Inner Body: Lessons from Yoga Wiggles
Lately, my focus has been on yoga. Since I spend my day guiding my clients towards eating disorder recovery and supporting them on their journey to a healthier relationship with food, I've found myself spending my off-hours in the yoga world.
I've found a new spark of excitement on my mat again after a pretty inconsistent practice when I first moved out here. This summer, I've transitioned from doing most of my yoga practice in a studio, live with (amazing) teachers in my old studio to creating my own yoga space on my balcony in my apartment.
Due to the traffic to drive to studios and the price of classes, I've found myself getting back to my own home, personal practice. This has always been a sacred space for me, and I adore getting on my mat to do my own flow or guided by online classes.
Intuitive Movement
Most mornings I find myself moving in some form of the other. My fiance and I always take our dog for a walk and either before or after, I find myself flowing through some spontaneous movements in the living room or outside on the balcony.
It's nothing strenuous or planned - it's simply intuitive, fluid movement to awaken my body after sleeping. I call it my yoga wiggles because that's what it is. I'm usually making some kind of spirals in cat/cow, spinal rolls through downdog, or chilling in malasana (a low squat) with neck rolls and releasing tension in my jaw or face. I'll usually end with a meditation or pranayama breathwork for 5-10ish minutes.
The goal is not to workout at all - it just is a way to connect to my body and tune into my inner body in the morning. It's a self-care practice to breathe space into my body and imagine sending energy throughout my being to feel centered, alive, and connected as I enter my day.
Some mornings, I'm tired, so it may be slower movements, and the movement usually ends up energizing me right up. Or other times, I do want to move more, so I find myself moving faster and maybe getting some fire in by awakening through my core.
Tune into my 'Inner Body'
The practice allows me to tune into my inner body, meaning my inner thoughts, emotions, and energy. It can be easy to tune out when I'm busy during the day going through the motions, but my morning practice is my chance to check in with myself. Inevitably, what's going on in my life, relationships, and process shows up on my mat.
My practice gives me a somatic way to process my emotions on the mat. I do notice when I'm feeling sensitive or emotional, I may tend towards backbends to open through my heart and connect to my source of self-love and joy. When I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I find myself in malasana or child's pose to ground and center within myself. When I'm drained, I'm pulling out my bolster, eye pillow, and lavender essential oil to set up in restorative poses. When I'm happy and playful, the music turns on, and my practice turns into a dance party.
The movement allows me to process by tuning in deeply to how I'm feeling on a physical, emotional, and energetic level (because they're all related, anyways). When I'm in child's pose, I feel myself wrapped up into a fetal position, which allows me to feel safe and grounded. If I've been holding in sadness or overwhelm, this may be a chance for me to breathe out sighs or cry to let it out. While journaling or talking about events or emotions is certainly therapeutic, sometimes all I need is to feel it within my body and let it release through me.
Often, it leaves me seated, breathing, and feeling a deep sense of peace or joy within me. That's when I feel so much gratitude for this practice and how the physical asana practice leads to depth within to connection with my inner body.
While sometimes the asana gets wrapped up into doing the most physically advanced poses or perfecting the Instagram pictures, that's not what it's about.
The physical practice is a doorway to your inner world - your thoughts, emotions, and energetic body.
Tune in.
Be with your whole self.
Getting Comfortable Living in My Body
The practice allows a connection to my body and allows me to notice when I'm feeling uncomfortable within my body. While in the past, I may have blamed my body in those moments on how it looks, now I'm able to tune in and notice what else I'm feeling. Through yoga practice, I've been able to recognize it's an anxiety or fear that sometimes shows up as poor body image. The practice has given me the gift of feeling comfortable in my body and being able to stay with intense emotions and sensations rather than trying to control my body.
Of course, it's yoga that gives me this moving meditation, but maybe it's different for you. Walking, running, and hiking have all been moving meditations for me at times too. Find movement that feels good for you, and tune into your inner body throughout it.
Explore what it's like to let go of plans, and just move. Roll out your yoga mat without a sequence or video. Lace up your sneakers, and walk without a plan for how long or where you want to go. Move, and let your intuition guide you. This may feel strange at first if you're used to having a plan for your movementt. By practicing, you're building your 'intuition muscle,' which is arguably just as important as all your other muscles (that and your heart!).
If you find you are the type of person that processes through journaling as well (like me), I've started keeping a journal next to my yoga space to jot down sequences, thoughts, or insights after my practice. I don't do it every time, but it's easy to grab if I want to jot something down.


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With Gov. John Kasich's signature now on two Republican-sponsored bills that reduce early voting, eyes turn toward his likely Democratic challenger to see if he follows through on a threat to challenge the new laws in court.
With Gov. John Kasich�s signature now on two Republican-sponsored bills that reduce early voting, eyes turn toward his likely Democratic challenger to see if he follows through on a threat to challenge the new laws in court.
Yesterday, Kasich signed Senate Bill 238, which eliminates �Golden Week� � when Ohioans could register and vote on the same day � and shortens early voting by a week. He also signed Senate Bill 205, which makes legislative approval a requirement before the secretary of state can mail out absentee-ballot applications statewide.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ed FitzGerald, who also is the elected Cuyahoga County executive, said he has asked his county law director to review the two new laws for possible legal action.
�We�ve done that before,� said FitzGerald, who emailed supporters after Kasich signed the bills to say he was �livid.�
�We are the only county in Ohio that, when they tried to change the election rules at the last minute in 2012 � of course there was a lawsuit over that, there was only one county in Ohio that filed an amicus (friend-of-the-court) brief.
�We�re going to look at doing it again because I think these restrictions are outrageous and unnecessary and totally motivated by a desire to make it tougher to vote.�
House Democrats� caucus filed a formal protest yesterday over the passage of the bills.
Under Senate Bill 238, the number of days for Ohioans to vote shrinks from 35 to 29; Republicans say Ohio still will be among the nation�s leaders in number of early-voting days.
The bipartisan Ohio Association of Election Officials has said that allowing people to register and vote on the same day makes it difficult to properly validate those voters.
Under Senate Bill 205, the secretary of state still can decide whether to mail absentee-ballot applications statewide but must get the approval of the legislature for funding. Applications will be mailed for the election this fall.
�This is another example of Ed being full of rhetoric and hot air. He rarely does what he says and just latches onto any issue until something new comes along,� Ohio Republican spokesman Chris Schrimpf said.
FitzGerald spoke in a meeting with reporters as a precursor to Kasich�s State of the State speech on Monday night in Medina. The Democrat reiterated his criticism of Kasich�s income-tax cuts, paid for in part with a sales-tax increase, as �overwhelmingly� beneficial to the � wealthiest,� and of the cuts to education and local governments made in the 2011 budget.
But FitzGerald went a step further, stating that he would not have sought to raise taxes in 2011 � when Republicans filled a multibillion-dollar hole without raising state taxes � and could accomplish his goals if elected without raising taxes. He didn�t say what spending cuts he would make, however, or whether he would attempt to revamp or undo Kasich�s income-tax cuts, which the Democrat has harshly criticized as favoring the rich.
�My default position is always to try to avoid a tax increase,� he said. �A candidate for governor has a responsibility to say what your priorities are, and that�s what I am saying.�


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The barcode-based transactions process in real time, giving you increased mobility and allowing you to streamline your workflow. Whether you are inside your office or working remotely, you can stay connected and wirelessly sync your inventory data. Passport allows you to perform common stock inventory transactions available in the desktop software, including:
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It has come to my attention that many of you visiting this sweet little space have questions about living & teaching in rural Alaska! Even though our time in the village is up, I know our hard earned knowledge could help some of you, so I have gathered all my resources for you and have posted all kinds of awesome information here, on this page.
|We were located in Southwest Alaska in a village called Marshall
(see red star on the map)
from August 2011-May 2016
Grocery Shopping in rural Alaska:
- Walmart (You can shop in person at this Walmart location in Anchorage & they will box and ship it to your village for you, or you can call in a list and a personal shopper will shop & ship it for you for a minimal fee.)
- Span Alaska (We used Span Alaska to purchase our refrigerated and frozen goods twice yearly. We got butter, ham, cheese, sausage, corn dogs, frozen vegetables, etc. The more you order, the cheaper the shipping, so we always ordered with all the other teachers at the same time to get a group rate/lowered shipping.)
- Mailbox Groceries (We used Mailbox groceries for our pantry goods and any bulk items we needed-- powdered sugar, brown sugar, salt)
Cooking in rural Alaska:
favorite recipes
- Bread & Tortilla recipes
- moose meals (to be compiled)
- Josh's homemade pizza (recipe coming soon)
- mac & cheese (recipe coming soon)
- pumpkin muffins (recipe coming soon)
- banana bread (recipe coming soon)
- cinnamon rolls (recipe coming soon)
Free Shipping:
- Target-- if you get a Target card (credit or debit, you choose) then you get free shipping with all purchases online, plus an extra 5% off everything you buy. This is how I got a LOT of big furniture (and rugs) to our house in Alaska.
- Amazon Prime-- You can get many (but not all) things on Amazon with free shipping if you have Amazon Prime. This is how I got a lot of my food items; canned goods, powdered milk, flour & sugar.
Alaska Airlines Signature Visa:
- For a $75/year fee, this credit card will annually give you a "buy one, get one" ticket for only $99. This saved us so much money because while we lived in Alaska, Wyatt was a (free) lap baby, and the twins' tickets were only $99 with the purchase of Josh's and my tickets.
- Using the card more frequently racked up points that we could "cash in" for gift cards or cash back.
Shipping via the United States Post Office:
- Flat rate boxes (if it fits, it ships! for one flat rate!)
- Shipping within Alaska is cheaper than from any other state in the US (in other words, shopping in Anchorage while you're there can save you a TON of money compared to shipping boxes from the lower 48)
- You can ship odd items-- one summer we sent ourselves all the pieces of our Sleep Number Bed. You take it in, and they will help you figure out how to package and ship it. I sent laundry baskets once, too. We just zip tied them together and slapped our address on them.
- The only drawback is the dates are not guaranteed because weather and other issues impact arrival times & dates in the villages. It generally took us two weeks (at least) to get regular boxes, and a week to get flat rate boxes.
- Warm hat
- Snow mask/balaclava (in blizzard conditions, this will save your face from being exfoliated)
- Wool socks (seriously, they keep your feet so.much.warmer than cotton!)
- Rain/mud boots (adult/child-- we all love Muckboots)
- Snow boots (kid snow boot // infant snow bootie)
- Snow pants (kid snow pants)
- Snow coat
- Tech gloves (to wear under your snow gloves)
- Snow gloves
- Ice cleats (these are the BEST ice cleats, and we've used all kinds!)
*When buying gear, consider your environment. Will there be lots of rain or wind? Cold weather? Be sure to check for weather rating, I always made sure our things were rated at -20 degrees fahrenheit. I also preferred wind proof & water proof, especially for gloves & coats.
*Most of the above links are for women, but my husband, Josh, wore the same brands. Northface snow pants, Sorel snow boots, etc.
*Another note-- go for black gear. I bought white and it became very dirty and was hard to spot in the snow.
(These are the brands we tended to turn to, but you always want to check for weather ratings)
North Face
Medivac insurance is a MUST
- We used Apollo Medical Transport
- In case of emergency they can transport you from your village to the nearest emergency room
- It was roughly $100 a year for our family of 5
Pros of living in rural Alaska:
- Good pay-- there are many jobs in Alaska, and they tend to pay very well to compensate for the extreme conditions
- No sales tax
- Only 20 years of teaching required to retire
- Life experiences-- subsistence living, hunting, flying, experiencing a different culture
Cons to living in rural Alaska:
- Little to no medical access in villages-- some villages have a small clinic, but for many things you will have to travel to a larger village or city to get proper care
- Food expenses
- Less to do (enrichment activities like movies, eating out or museums)
- Can be depressing (lonely, dark, isolating...)
I remember how overwhelming the move seemed to me when I was eight months pregnant, had two year old twins and we were contemplating a job with the Lower Yukon School District. Because of that feeling, I really want to be there for anyone else in that position. If you have any questions about the things listed above, or are curious about something I didn't cover, don't hesitate to reach out.


text: Usually I blog about grander things than software tricks. Today is an exception with a help-desk-type post. This thing drove me crazy in Keynote: a double drop shadow that just did not want to go away in the data labels of a chart. If I am struggling to find it, there must be a few other people out there getting annoyed by this. Here is a video that explains how to get rid of these ghost shadows. The fonts button at the top right of the screen has some hidden options.


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During your surf journey, you will be staying in our surf house. The house is perfectly suited for relaxation, pool chill-outs, stretching, movie nights, music sessions, and above all, plenty of laughter. Our house is located across the street from beautiful designed shopping center, where you can find a supermarket, local bars and cafes with wi-fi's, restaurants, shops, weekly weekend stalls with local arts and herbs and live music acts. If you wish to catch a bus, go to the beach or stroll into the city center, you need to walk 2, 7 or 5 minutes, respectively.
Our surf camp:
First Floor:
Two Private room
pool with stretching and chill-out area
2 bathrooms (toilet, bathtub, shower)
Fully equipped kitchen for cooking
a big living room for eating
outside big patio terrace with table and chairs (great for eating outside)
Second Floor:
2 private rooms with a small balcony
a huge open terrace
2 bathrooms (toilet, bathtub, shower)
Ground Floor:
2 Private rooms
2 dorm rooms with 6 beds
2 bathroom (toilet, bathtub, shower)
Roof Area:
open air lounge place ideal for surf check and star gazing
Staying in our surf camp allows you to go surfing (1 minute walk) in front of our surf center, there is 4 waves which you can surf easely (waves for beginners to intermediate), or you can take the boat (10 euros/return) to Los Lobos island and surf the longest wave of Europe (wave from intermediate to experts).
1 WEEK STAY IS doble Private ROOM - 350€/for 2 PERSONs
Whats included:
Private room with doble or 2 single beds (on request)
Use of Fully equipped Kitchen
Patio area
Use of Dinning area
Use of Outdoor dining area
Use of Swimming pool
Towels/bed linen
Free WiFi
Outdoor Swimming pool
Free parking next to the house


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ipsec setup − control IPsec subsystem
ipsec setup [ −−show | −−showonly ] command
Setup controls the FreeS/WAN IPsec subsystem, including both the Klips kernel code and the Pluto key-negotiation daemon. (It is a synonym for the ''rc'' script for the subsystem; the system runs the equivalent of ipsec setup start at boot time, and ipsec setup stop at shutdown time, more or less.)
The action taken depends on the specific command, and on the contents of the config setup section of the IPsec configuration file (/etc/ipsec.conf, see ipsec.conf(5)). Current commands are:
start Klips and Pluto, including setting up Klips to do crypto operations on the interface(s) specified in the configuration file, and (if the configuration file so specifies) setting up manually-keyed connections and/or asking Pluto to negotiate automatically-keyed connections to other security gateways
shut down Klips and Pluto, including tearing down all existing crypto connections
equivalent to stop followed by start
report the status of the subsystem; normally just reports IPsec running and pluto pid nnn, or IPsec stopped, and exits with status 0, but will go into more detail (and exit with status 1) if something strange is found. (An ''illicit'' Pluto is one that does not match the process ID in Pluto's lock file; an ''orphaned'' Pluto is one with no lock file.)
The stop operation tries to clean up properly even if assorted accidents have occurred, e.g. Pluto having died without removing its lock file. If stop discovers that the subsystem is (supposedly) not running, it will complain, but will do its cleanup anyway before exiting with status 1.
Although a number of configuration-file parameters influence setup's operations, the key one is the interfaces parameter, which must be right or chaos will ensue.
The −−show and −−showonly options cause setup to display the shell commands that it would execute. −−showonly suppresses their execution. Only start, stop, and restart commands recognize these flags.
the script itself
/etc/init.d/ipsec alternate location for the script
/etc/ipsec.conf IPsec configuration file
/proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward forwarding control
/var/run/ipsec.info saved information
/var/run/pluto.pid Pluto lock file
/var/run/ipsec_setup.pid IPsec lock file
ipsec.conf(5), ipsec(8), ipsec_manual(8), ipsec_auto(8), route(8)
All output from the commands start and stop goes both to standard output and to syslogd(8), via logger(1). Selected additional information is logged only to syslogd(8).
Written for the FreeS/WAN project <http://www.freeswan.org> by Henry Spencer.
Old versions of logger(1) inject spurious extra newlines onto standard output.


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This Week in National Press Club History
November 16, 2009 | By Elizabeth Smith Brownstein | email@example.com
Nov. 19, 1910: Former President Theodore Roosevelt stops by the National Press Club in the evening for what were then informal chats rather than formal head table talks, and talks about his recent game hunting safari in Africa.
This Week in National Press Club History is brought to you by the History Committee, which is dedicated to preserving, and revitalizing the Club's history through displays, panel discussions and lectures, as well as interviewing members as part of the Club's long-standing oral history project.
The History Committee meets at noon on the last Tuesday of the month. The next meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 17. For more information on upcoming History Committee-sponsored events, or to join the History Committee, contact Marc Wojno at firstname.lastname@example.com .


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Tony Kanaan gets Dale Earnhardt treatment after winning his first Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – In victory circle at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Tony Kanaan was posing for photos with anyone who could get close to him. He was performing an interminable Hat Dance – switching sponsor hats over and over again for different photo ops – index finger pointed to the heavens in the exact same way, every time.
And why not? When you've achieved your life's goal at long last – winning the Indianpolis 500 – you don't mind drawing out the celebration a bit.
For a decade, Kanaan was IndyCar's reigning Best-Never, as in "best never to have won the Indy 500." Sure, he'd won the championship in 2004, but make no mistake: in IndyCar, it's all about the race that gives the series its very name. More than the Daytona 500 to NASCAR drivers, more than The Masters to golfers, more than Wimbledon to tennis players: This is the race that defines drivers; any second-place challenger isn't even on the same lap.
But now, Kanaan leaves the company of drivers like Michael Andretti and Tony Stewart, champions who haven't brought home their sport's biggest prize. Now, Kanaan gets his own face immortalized on the Borg-Warner Trophy – "it can't possibly be any uglier than my real face," he laughed afterward – and he finds himself in the enviable position of having achieved his life's dream through the perfect combination of hard work, persistence and right-place, right-time luck.
Sports fans relate to the guy who keeps trying, who fails, picks himself up, and tries again. Sure, we all want to be the dominant force, the Dario Franchitti or Helio Castroneves, smooth and successful. But we're all a lot more like Kanaan, a guy whose nose is too big for his face, a guy who bears a striking resemblance to Vin Diesel – a movie star with the expressive range of a lug nut.
You see a guy like Kanaan lose Indy 500s in every possible way, from wrecks to pit-road miscues to just plain bad luck. You read the statistics: He been in 12 Indy 500s, leading laps in eight of them, the most ever without a win. You see him get up off the deck and run a relentless race – he took the lead 15 times, the most ever by a winner – to capture the biggest race of his career and, well, how can you not draw some inspiration from that?
To some extent, Kanaan was at peace with his ugly streak at Indianapolis. But he knew he was carrying the hopes of thousands of race fans with him on Sunday. "I didn't have enough pockets for all the things my fans gave me to bring me luck," he said. "I [would] probably have to bring a truck with me behind the car."
But he did note a couple of those good-luck charms: first, his friend Alex Zanardi's 2012 Paralympic gold medal, which Kanaan "cuddled with" on the bus Sunday morning. And, more significantly, he received a special package from a young fan. Ten years ago, the girl, then 14 years old, had suffered a stroke and was in a coma. Kanaan gave her his mother's necklace, and earlier this week, Kanaan received the necklace back from the young lady, who'd recovered. "She said that he had enough of luck in her life," he said. "She got married, and she wanted to give it back to me to bring me luck."
And after his win, as he toured the 2½ miles of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, fans pressed up against the fences in every turn. They screamed his name and "TK" from every corner of the track. They waved flags of Brazil and beckoned for him to look in their direction. (He did, giving the thumbs-up.) They waited more than an hour for him to finish his victory circle obligations, then crowded around him five-deep as he walked to his press conference.
Kanaan even obliged a couple fans by signing outstretched programs before one of his handlers bellowed, "No autographs!" You get the impression that, left to his own devices, Kanaan would have stayed out there signing until the last fan went away satisfied.
"This win was more for people out there than for me," Kanaan said. "I wanted it all my life. But over the years, I was kind of OK with the fact that I may never have a chance to win it."
But he did – slipping past Ryan Hunter-Reay on a restart on the final green-flag start, just before a caution came out to hand him the win – and the response was not unlike the one that greeted Dale Earnhardt when he finally won the Daytona 500 in 1998 after 20 years of futility. Then, every crew member from every team lined pit road to congratulate Earnhardt. Kanaan didn't get quite the same treatment, but he did receive congratulations from dozens of crew members from other teams.
"Every year that went by that I didn't win, we kept growing the fan base," Kanaan said. "More people felt sorry. More people felt that I deserved to win. … Now probably people aren't going to cheer for me anymore. 'Whatever. Next?' " he said laughing, motioning to an unseen "Best Never."
Chances are he's only going to grow his fan base for however much longer he decides to race. And when he hangs it up, he can do so with satisfaction at last. "I believe if you're a good person, good things will come to you," he said. "If you never give up, many good things might happen for you."
And then he was done talking, swept up in a flurry of winner's obligations and duties that will run for weeks to come. Chances are, Tony Kanaan won't mind the extra workload.
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Elder Carl A. Pierce Sr. is the senior pastor of Carter Memorial Church Of God In Christ. A graduate of the University of Houston, Elder Pierce formally entered the ministry in 1984 and was ordained in 1989. He has led the ministry of Carter Memorial to exceptional growth during his 19 years, serving as assistant pastor and later as senior pastor. In 2013, part of Elder Pierce's vision for Carter Memorial was manifested when the church acquired a new campus, which serves as a ministry headquarters that houses many programs and services for the community.
Elder Pierce is an anointed gospel preacher and praise and worship leader. He is also a gifted workshop clinician and instructor, often called upon to conduct workshops across the country.
He serves in numerous capacities in the community and works diligently in the Church Of God In Christ, Inc., both on the national and jurisdictional levels. Elder Pierce is Administrative Assistant of Ministry and the Chairman of Auxiliaries In Ministry (AIM) for Greater Maryland First Jurisdiction. He is also an Advisory Committee member of the General Assembly, a member of the National Elections Commission and Vice Chairman of the International AIM Convention.
He shares his accomplishments, dreams and vision with his wife, Kandace; his daughter,Tiffany, and his son, Carl II.


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5 Simple tips to dress to impress
Justin Wilock
Everyone wants to dress nice, have the latest styles, walk past a bunch of people and get those looks, I mean come on. The confidence you walk with is the confidence that other people see. When you dress nice, you feel nice, and when you feel nice, well... it's nice.
Us younger people now a days don't have the dough to go out and drop 2-4k on a bunch of suits that were made for DiCaprio or hand made in Italy, we have bills and student loans on top of many more things. We all wanna look good and save a buck here and there. So here are my 5 tips on how to Dress nice but cut the cost.
1.) Take your time buying a suit- Yes, you got a new job or you got a bonus, everything is rushing through you, I gotta buy this and I gotta buy that. RELAX.. Take a day or two, go shopping at a couple locations (Mr. Formal Wear being one). These suits aren't going anywhere. Try a couple on, get a feel. Buy 1 for now.. get another one down the road.
2.) Mix and Match- Try buying a suit with a pattern in it, maybe a windowpane or a lighter color suit. That way, you can throw on your suit coat with a pair of khakis or blue pants. Make a couple outfits out of one suit.
3.) Dry Clean your suits/shirts- Dry Clean your suits every 4 times you wear them. Makes them last longer. Go to the cleaners on a Friday morning or after work and have them ready for pick up by Monday. Yes, it might cost a little bit, but now you'll have a suit that's in good shape 4 years down the road compared to one falling apart or one with stains on it and having to throw it away.
4.) Tailor EVERYTHING- Probably the most important tip I can express to you. Like I said before, confidence is everything. When you buy that suit, and it fits ok, Get that thing tailored to your body. Look good= Feel good. Nothing better then a suit that fits you like a glove.
5.Go-To suit and your Monday suit.. Invest wisely- Confidence, there it is again. Get that one suit that makes you feel like no one can tell you anything, not even your boss. Spend that extra $75 on a suit that you just need to have. When it comes to a black suit that we ALL need to have, don't get all crazy and start investing your money in Italian silk solid black suits. Keep it simple. Get what you need and get out with that stuff. Invest your money to your go to suit you need to wear for a big interview or presentation. Get that thing dry-cleaned and tailored, you know the deal.
Dress nice, feel nice.


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Not too long ago - or was it many years ago? - I was offered the position as official "photographer" at South Africa's largest national parastatal. During the interview, I was informed that part of my function would be to regularly take portraits of the Big Whos, namely the CEO and his Senior Management, as well the heads of various subsidiaries and the wider management cadre. That's a mouth full, I know.
Identifying a challenge when I see one, I confidently said "Ja, no problem..." and the response from the interviewer followed: "Won't you be scared?" "No," I quickly answered.
Weeks went by and, just when I've given up hope, I was informed that I got the job.
Portrait Photography at SAA and Transnet
From the outset, I was kept busy - every day of the week. First, all the department heads were lined up to pose for different sittings, ranging from serious shots, to informal poses and "smileys". Considering the fact that in those days professional photography comprised rolls of 3 x 120 film, colour negatives and rolls of black & white film, eagerly consumed by my faithful Mamiya RB 67 camera, getting the job done while dealing with strong personalities was no mean feat.
One of my first memorable photo shoots was to photograph SAA's CEO, Mr Gert van der Veer, a staunch executive who commanded respect, yet a charming character in his own right. Our first meeting was quite an occasion, to say the least - the forming of a working relationship that would go a long way. Arriving in the studio somewhat grumpy, he made no secret that he had better things to do than pose for photographs. "I am not photogenic and I don't have time. I only have five minutes for you," he routinely snubbed me.
Rookie that I was, and not counting my words, I bravely uttered: "I told your secretary that I needed a maximum of 20 minutes, but 40 would be better. And, as you just said, you only have five minutes for me. Maybe we should reschedule this sitting for another time. You are messing me around."
Mr Van der Veer turned around, grumped and walked past the chief photographer who, by the way, had interviewed me for the job. The latter gazed at Mr van der Veer with a surprise on his face and saying: "Finished already?"
To my surprise, five minutes later, as I switched the modelling lamps off, a cool and calculated Mr Van der Veer returned and said: "Sonja I am back. You are right about the times, but I hate this…. okay, lets get started…."
My response: I asked my honourable model to take off his jacket and tie, loosen the buttons of his collar and sit on the floor. The floor!? Yes, we took happy snappies and we talked and talked and, guess what, after two hours we finished a job well done. Halfway through the shoot, his concerned secretary phoned to find out where the boss was.
Mr Van der Veer was one of a small galaxy of executives in the Transnet group - an impressive array of dignitaries that all posed for my camera, including Dr Anton Moolman, the Head of Transnet, and Mr Mike Myburgh, SAA's CEO in the 90s, to name a few. I photographed them all in the same informal way - from dropping their pose to floor level, to sitting in a chair with closed shirt, tie and jacket. And, might I add, through digital-photo-manipulation techniques, I went as far as placing Mr Myburgh in his executive chair on the airport's main runway with a Boeing 747 approaching on landing. Put that in your pipe and smoke it! And they had just as much fun as I did - all in a day's work.
©1990 image manipulation by Citylab, Pretoria


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In this age when a higher number of women are persistently delaying motherhood, it is not surprising that the need for treatment at a reputable Inglewood fertility clinic continues to increase. Some of these women would rather build their career and have a stable means of income before going into parenthood. This usually happens between the early 30s and early 40s.
This is why age has continued to be the main cause of fertility issues in women who are seeking help from reliable Inglewood infertility treatment centers. This is mainly caused by the fact that aging significantly decreases a woman's chances of conception and also, increasing chances of miscarriage after conception. If you are over 30 and want to know what options are open to you, US fertility network is here to help you.


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Archive: April 2017
Our View: Crafting an Effective Response to the Opioid Crisis
In 2016, 8 in 12 Massachusetts residents who died from an opioid overdose had been prescribed opioids in the period leading up to their death. It's uncomfortable to admit, but the data proves it: health care is a big part of the country's opioid epidemic.
We're Better Together: The Partners HealthCare Annual Report
In our Partners HealthCare Annual Report, out now, the "Better Together" ethos is present on every page. Give it a read today and see for yourself the depth of our commitment to better outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we serve.
Rhode Island's Care New England to Join Partners HealthCare Network
The Care New England Health System of Providence, Rhode Island (CNE) has announced its intent to join Partners HealthCare. Pending regulatory approval, the decision would mark a culmination of a collaborative cardiovascular and surgical relationship that began at Brigham and Women's Hospital back in 2009.
What's Hindering ACO Success: Physician and Patient Turnover Impacts Medicare Reform
A new study by researchers at Partners HealthCare, one of the nation's largest Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), shows that physician turnover and low numbers of enrolled patients play a key role in an ACO's ability to meet its financial targets.
RODY Program Forges Direct Connection Between Patient and Researcher
Given the breadth and depth of our research programs, meeting patient enrollment targets continues to be a challenge for many clinical research studies across Partners HealthCare.
Wind Power Drives Partners Closer to "Net Carbon Positive" Goal
Today Partners HealthCare took a big step toward our goal of becoming "net carbon positive" by the year 2025 by way of a partnership with Antrim Wind Energy. This 28.8MW wind farm project in Antrim, New Hampshire, owned by Walden Green Energy, will reduce our organization's annual greenhouse gas emissions by 110 million pounds.


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- Igor | Naming companies, naming products
- Definitive essay on naming from the company that inspired our name.
- Vox Populi: Best practices for file naming | 43 Folders
- One approach to a tough problem that we all have.
- Seth's Blog: Worst powerpoint slide ever used by a CEO
- Pretty bad, but surely not the worst.
- Extreme data presentation in a different realm.


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The Leather Bushel Basket is inspired by old New England orchard baskets. It is constructed of 14-oz. vegetable-tanned saddle leather sourced from the finest American steerhides. It features a drop-in wood bottom in either white oak (perfect for firewood) or aromatic Eastern Red Cedar (ideal for wool blankets and linens). Made in the USA.
Available in 22″ diameter x 16″H and 24″ diameter x 18″H. Leather colors include Natural, Chestnut, Black (black thread stitching) and Oxblood.
Lead time of 4-6 weeks.


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A Terrebonne law that would have held grocery stores responsible for abandoned shopping carts has been vetoed.
A Terrebonne law that would have held grocery stores responsible for abandoned shopping carts has been vetoed.
President Michel Claudet sent a letter to the Parish Council last week explaining his veto of the measure, which would have allowed carts to be confiscated and store owners fined.
Calling abandoned buggies a safety hazard, the council unanimously passed the law June 27.
"The ordinance does not address the offender who removed the shopping cart, but (it) penalizes the retailer who did nothing to cause the shopping-cart removal," Claudet says in the veto letter. "There was no attempt to discuss" problems with retailers and come up with a solution.
Councilman John Navy, who proposed the law after his mother hit several loose carts in the street, said the veto comes as a shock.
Navy said he got a July 5th email from Claudet about debris in Bayou Chauvin, including several shopping carts. "Then tells me that, as per the new ordinance, he's having them removed."
Navy said he will try again and has already arranged to have the shopping cart discussion put on next week's council agenda.
Locals say abandoned carts usually surface after shoppers without cars use them to carry groceries back to their homes and apartments.
Public Works Director Greg Bush said his employees picked up 60 abandoned carts during a collection effort.
The new law would have required store owners to label carts to ease owner identification. Any cart without identification would become the property of Terrebonne Parish government and available for sale or disposal.
The proposal says any store that permits customers to take carts, even indirectly, would be held responsible if they are abandoned on public property.
If the parish were to pick up a stray cart with identification, the owner has 30 days to retrieve it. The claimant faces a $15 fine, plus an administration fee of $1 per day for storage. The money collected will go to the Public Works budget.
Representatives from local stores said the law is unfair and could get expensive.
"The carts can cost a grocery store anywhere from $49 to $115," said Daniel Acosta, sales representative from Alco Designs, a California-based manufacturer of merchandising products for supermarkets.
Houma Police Chief Todd Duplantis said those caught with shopping carts face the misdemeanor offense of unauthorized removal of a cart. Violators face fines of up to $100 fine or six months in jail.
"I've been telling my constituents that it's getting taken care of and that administration is working with us on this," Navy said. "I don't know what happened between that e-mail from Mr. Claudet on July 5 and the letter he sent July 12, but all of a sudden he's vetoing it. That makes me out to be a liar to my residents, and I'm not OK with that."
"There is no significance to the delay," Claudet said. "I have always delayed in case something can change my mind."
Some locals agree with Claudet's decision.
Sophia Watkins, 30, a resident of Gray, said store owners have plenty of other things to worry about and shouldn't be punished for a patron's theft.
"If someone takes something from inside the store, it's stealing. So if they take a cart, that is theft, too. I feel the people should be punished by fine or arrested if caught because it isn't their property to walk away with," Watkins said.
April Trahan, 35, said abandoned shopping carts are an eyesore.
"Look at the idiots on East St. in Houma that have tons of Wal-Mart carts on the streets. That's not the store's fault. That's the fault of morons who think stealing a cart is fine."
"Rather than addressing the problem of stray or abandoned shopping carts through increased regulation, I have directed parish personnel to increase communication and outreach with retailers with whom this problem persists," Claudet said.
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Forever Views in Lions Bay
380 Mountain Drive, West Vancouver, BC (Lions Bay)
Panoramic water views from this 3400 square foot 4 bedroom contemporary renovated home. Move in condition with many recent updates including new kitchen and bathrooms. Enjoy complete privacy views of water and islands and sunsets. Spacious open design with separate living, dining room. 2 bedrooms and office upstairs, 1 bedroom on main floor and fully finished basement with recreation room, 2 additional bedroom and walk-out to sundeck with jacuzzi. You will love the versatile floor plan.
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Extend battery life with TI's first MSP430(tm) 5xx microcontrollers featuring independent 1.8V IO supply rail for simplified co-processor design
MSP430F521x/522x devices offer simplified, smart-interface solutions between 1.8V and up to 3.6V voltage domains for applications such as sensor hub, keyboard control and health and fitness
|First MSP430 MCUs featuring independent 1.8V IO supply rail
Offering total system power savings for co-processor designs, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announces the new MSP430F521x/F522x microcontroller family. These new microcontrollers support a main supply rail (1.8V – 3.6V) and I/O supply rail (1.8V +/-10%), eliminating the need for level translators and offering system-level advantages such as reduced system cost and increased flexibility. Featuring this new dual voltage rail capability, the F521x/F522x microcontrollers can operate as an ultra-low-power co-processor to higher power/performance devices such as TI's OMAP™ processor and Sitara™ platforms. For example, the new MSP430 microcontrollers can be used to offload functions such as sensor hub, keyboard control, battery/power management, capacitive touch, haptics and proximity detection with lower power consumption compared to running these within an application processor. With a fast wake-up time at 3.5us and as little as 1.4uA power consumption in standby mode, the F521x/F522x microcontrollers can extend battery life from hours to days.
TI also offers a F521x/F522x-based 9-axis sensor fusion solution that works with a wide range of popular sensors in the market, providing greater flexibility to developers and broadening the devices' reach in battery-operated mobile computing and health and fitness applications. Additionally, F521/F22x devices add support of the latest Windows® 8 operating system human interface device (HID) over I2C protocol. Using this protocol offers significant power savings advantages compared to HID over USB in applications like sensor hub and keyboard control in tablets, ultrabooks and other Windows 8-based products.
Easy-to-use software and support allows designers to get started quickly
MSP430F521x/F522x microcontrollers are compatible with MSP430Ware™ software so developers can access code examples to simplify development and speed time to market. Additionally, F521x/F522x microcontrollers are code compatible with all MSP430 devices for broader scalability across TI's MSP portfolio. Application notes are also available online for a 9-axis sensor fusion algorithm as well as keyboard controller with HID over USB. For the HID over I2C solution, please contact your local TI sales associate for more information.
Additional features and benefits of the MSP430F521x/F522x microcontrollers
• Bridge between application processor and other technologies, including sensors, keyboards, radio frequency (RF), Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) technology and Wi-Fi®, eliminating the need for expensive level shifting circuits to translate 1.8V signals to 3.6V signals, saving size, cost and power.
• Active power at 290uA/MHz in Flash and 150uA/MHz in RAM, standby mode at 1.4uA and ultra-fast wakeup at 3.5us for ultra-low-power consumption.
• Low-power peripherals including comparator, multiple communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO), real time clock (RTC) module, 10-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and multiple 16-bit timers.
• Multiple package sizes offer versatility with 48- and 64-pin QFN, 80-pin BGA options with up to 128k memory and a 3.5mmx3.5mm YFF package (available in 1Q13), enabling small footprint in portable computing applications.
Pricing and availability
MSP430F521x/F522x microcontrollers are priced from $2.05 for 1K units and samples are immediately available. Customers can contact local sales representatives or visit www.ti.com for more information on available HID over I2C solutions. The MSP-TS430RGC64C target socket is now available for $99 USD. The MSP-FET430U64C target socket and UIF emulator is also now available for $149 USD from TI's eStore.
Find out more about TI's MSP430F521x/F522x microcontrollers by visiting the links below:
• MSP430 F521x/F522x microcontrollers: www.ti.com/f522x-pr-lp
• MSP430F521x/F522x data sheet: www.ti.com/f522x-datasheet-pr-td
• 9-axis sensor fusion app note: www.ti.com/f522x-sensorfusion-pr-td
• Keyboard controller with HID over USB app note: www.ti.com/f522x-HID-USB-pr-td
• MSP430 tools page: www.ti.com/f522x-tools-pr-lp
• MSP430 software page: www.ti.com/f522x-software-pr-lp
TI's broad portfolio of MCUs and software
From ultra-low-power and Value Line MSP430™ MCUs, to Stellaris® Cortex™-M MCUs to real-time control C2000™ MCUs, and Hercules™ safety MCUs, TI offers the broadest range of microcontroller solutions. Designers can accelerate time to market by tapping into TI's complete software and hardware tools, extensive third-party offerings and technical support.
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