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The State of Privacy in Kenya is the result of an ongoing collaboration by Privacy International and the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders – Kenya.
Key Privacy Facts
1. Constitutional privacy protections: Article 31 of the Kenyan Constitution specifically protects the right to privacy.
2. Data protection law: Kenya does not currently have specific data protection legislation. However, a Data Protection bill was tabled in Parliament in 2015.
3. Data protection agency: Kenya does not have a specific data protection authority.
4. Recent scandals: Kenyan and international civil society groups report high levels of extrajudicial surveillance.
5. ID regime: The Integrated Population Registration System (IPRS) collects data from a dozen databases held by various government agencies.
Article 31 of the Constitution specifically protects the right to privacy. It states:
"Every person has the right to privacy, which includes the right not to have—
(a) their person, home or property searched;
(b) their possessions seized;
(c) information relating to their family or private affairs unnecessarily required or revealed; or
(d) the privacy of their communications infringed."
Furthermore, Article 2 states that Kenya's international obligations, such as its commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which include privacy rights, are part of Kenyan domestic law. It states:
"(5) The general rules of international law shall form part of the law of Kenya.
(6) Any treaty or convention ratified by Kenya shall form part of the law of Kenya under this Constitution."
Kenya is a signatory to or has ratified a number of international conventions with privacy implications, including:
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) regulates the telecommunications industry and collects statistics on the sector. Mobile penetration was recorded at 86.2 % in March 2017, with 39.1 million mobile subscriptions. There were an estimated 40.59 million internet users in Kenya in March 2017, representing an internet penetration rate of 89.4% according to the CA.
Social media is widely used in Kenya. Kenya is reported to have over 5 million active daily Facebook users, and 693,000 confirmed active users on Twitter, according to a study by Ogilvy, an advertising and public relations firm.
The Kenya Information and Communications Act (2009), penalises the unlawful interception of communications by service providers. Article 31 states:
"A licensed telecommunication operator who otherwise than in the course of his business—
(a) intercepts a message sent through a licensed telecommunication system; or
(b) discloses to any person the contents of a message intercepted under paragraph ; or
(c) discloses to any person the contents of any statement or account specifying the telecommunication services provided by means of that statement or account, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding three hundred thousand shillings or, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years, or to both."
Article 83 states:
"(1) Subject to subsection (3), any person who by any means knowingly:—
(a) secures access to any computer system for the purpose of obtaining, directly or indirectly, any computer service;
(b) intercepts or causes to be intercepted, directly or indirectly, any function of, or any data within a computer system, shall commit an offence."
Article 93 (1) states:
"No information with respect to any particular business which—
(a) has been obtained under or by virtue of the provisions of this Act; and
(b) relates to the private affairs of any individual or to any particular business,
shall, during the lifetime of that individual or so long as that business continues to be carried on be disclosed by the Commission or by any other person without the consent of that individual or the person for the time being carrying on that business."
Read the full report here: https://privacyinternational.org/node/1005


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I know a few people who are quite persnickety about flowers and they loved what you did. They liked that there were so many varieties of flowers that don't all bloom at the same time and they loved the unique arrangements in the bottles.
On Sunday, I took a few of the bottles home and again everyone who visited commented on how great the flowers were.
Thanks again so much for making the floral arrangements so beautiful, appropriate and a painless part of the wedding planning and celebration."
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Matt is the founding principal of Wittman Estes, and received his Master of Architecture in 2003 from UC Berkeley, where he was awarded the Gerson Prize for Design Excellence, and taught architecture and design studios.
His work has been exhibited in San Francisco at the LAB Gallery and the AIA SF, at the Seattle Architecture Foundation, and published in London based MADE magazine. Prior to founding Wittman Estes, Matt was an architect in the Seattle office of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.
Working in California and Latin America, Matt was inspired by the clean simplicity of courtyard houses, where abundant windows and open floor plans expand interior spaces and bring the outdoors in. His work continues the modernist tradition of integration with nature and doing more with less.
Matt is currently a visiting critic at the University of Oregon and University of Washington Departments of Architecture.
He is a licensed architect in the State of Washington, and a LEED accredited professional.
Born and raised on Vashon Island, Jody received her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Washington in 1999, and her Master of Architecture from UC Berkeley in 2003. She studied in the doctoral program for Architectural History, with a focus on mid-century modern housing and landscapes.
Prior to founding Wittman Estes, Jody was a landscape designer at Scot Eckley, Inc., where she designed and project managed numerous award winning residential and multi-family landscapes in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Her work is focused on creating outdoor spaces that are experientially rich and have a feeling of intimacy within a simple modern layout.
Jody is a keen observer of social and natural phenomena, an avid gardener, and an expert in the native flora and fauna of the Puget Sound ecosystem.
Originally from California, Naomi received a bachelor of arts in art history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. While at UCSB, Naomi had the opportunity to take a course in architectural visualization, where she developed skills reading, interpreting and visualizing space. Realizing her enthusiasm for architecture extended past architectural history she began pursuing a career in architecture, securing an internship at an architecture firm in Santa Barbara and becoming involved in the Santa Barbara architecture community. In 2011 she moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington and work towards her master's of architecture. Her studies at the University of Washington allowed her to explore her interests in the relationship between culture, landscape and building.
Naomi joined Wittman Estes, after receiving her master's degree in the fall of 2014. She enjoys her role at Wittman Estes for the chance to be involved in all aspects of the design process and work with a creative and enthusiastic team.
Besides her career at Wittman Estes, she enjoys traveling and loves trying and cooking foods of different cultures.
Ashton is a Nebraska native, where she gained an early appreciation for rural landscapes. She was awarded a Regents Scholarship at the University of Nebraska for her bachelor's degree in architectural studies. During a summer exploring the Galapagos Islands with Landscape Architects, she became passionate about the interconnectivity between buildings and landscapes.
While pursuing her Master of Architecture at the University of Oregon, she focused on Ecological Design and received an AIA Northwest and Pacific Honor award for exploring the material capabilities of cross-laminated timber.
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Sometimes a little retail therapy is necessary to get you through a tough time, right? G and I headed out and picked up a few items over the weekend. Mind you, we don't really "need" anything, but it was a nice little outing that was much needed. Here are a few things I scooped up. Ummm you know, cause a faux fur vest is totally a necessity, right?!? The sales girl laughed as I handed her the kids size XL at Zara. She said, "This is totally for you, right? I buy tons of the girl's clothing here in the largest size they come in because it's just as cute as the women's stuff and half the price". True true!
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Faulty machine trapped his hand
A Unite the Union member from Hartlepool who lost part of his finger and suffered nerve damage after his hand was trapped in a faulty machine at work has been awarded more than £25,000 in compensation.
Gordon Cranney, a production operative at TMD Friction, was trying to release a jammed brake pad when his hand was trapped.
The power to the machine should have automatically disconnected when it was opened leaving him free to manually release the jam but a safety mechanism failed and a pad he was working with was pulled inside, trapping his hand.
Sever nerve damage caused part of middle finger to be amputated
The 55-year-old from Hartlepool needed a skin graft after suffering severe burns to three fingers on his left hand and had to have part of the middle finger of his left hand amputated because of severe nerve damage. He was unable to work for more than six months and has been left with a lifelong disability.
His employer, a global manufacturer of brake friction material for the automotive industry, tried to deny the machine's broken safety mechanism could have caused such a serious injury and Gordon, who had worked at the company for 15 years, contacted his trade union, Unite the Union, for support.
Unite member had been improperly trained to use the machine
Unite Legal Services secured £25,000 in damages on Mr Cranney's behalf but that was only after rejecting TMD Friction's original settlement offer and facing down an argument by the company that Mr Cranney was partly liable for the accident when in fact he had been improperly trained to use the machine and they had been aware of the fault.
Gordon said: "Even now, three years after it happened, I am constantly reminded of my disability. Having half a finger means I struggle to grip things, feel numbness in what is left of my finger and get quite a lot of pain if I accidentally knock it.
"I'm back at work now, but I'm worried about my future job prospects because I often drop bolts and screws which people could see as carelessness when in fact it's down to my disability. I'm glad that I've had Unite behind me throughout this process."
Any attempt to shift blame onto the injured worker is unacceptable
Karen Reay from Unite the Union commented: "Mr Cranney will be disadvantaged for life due to an accident which could have been avoided. Maintaining work equipment and ensuring that staff are properly trained, especially when operating machinery should be bread and butter to a big employer like this and their attempt to shift blame onto the injured worker is unacceptable.
"This Government is actively seeking to water down the kind of health and safety regulations needed to prevent these types of accidents. Unite is committed to challenging the government and any employers who seek to evade their responsibilities.
"I'm glad we were able to successfully conclude this case for our member, and I would like to thank Thompsons Solicitors for their involvement."
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Anne Hathaway is reportedly particular about her breakfast
Anne Hathaway reportedly likes her breakfast just so.
That's according to TMZ, which reports the actress sent her morning meal back four times while shooting a commercial in Los Angeles earlier this month.
TMZ didn't name its source, but supposedly Hathaway first sent her meal back because the "poached egg [was] too runny." The second time was because her "English muffin was cold." The third time, her egg was too cold, and finally, the fourth was because she wanted her eggs fried, not poached.
SEE ALSO: Kourtney Kardashian gets a ride home from pal Justin Bieber
Now, many outlets are picking up this report, despite nothing being confirmed.
It really just seems to be more fuel for the fire for those who dislike Hathaway -- a sentiment that gained popularity after some said the star seemed smug and insincere while accepting several awards for her role as Fantine in "Les Miserables."
In 2014, Hathaway told Ellen DeGeneres the negative comments used to get to her.
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"If you don't love yourself when someone else says horrible things to you, a part is always gonna believe them. ... I don't want to feel like I'm fragile every time I leave the house because I'm so dependent on what other people think of me. So, I just took a step back," Hathaway said.
One person who has been singing Hathaway's praises lately is her "The Devil Wears Prada" co-star Emily Blunt.
She told Sirius XM's Entertainment Weekly Radio that it was often difficult to say her biting lines to Hathaway while filming the 2006 movie because Hathaway was so kind on set.
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Huskies Insider Blog
Day 2: A few quick notes from Huskies' second newcomers practice
The second (and final) newcomers practice of Huskies fall camp ended a little while ago at Husky Stadium. Beginning tomorrow morning, each practice will be full-squad, and they'll practice only once per day.
Here are a few notes and observations from the newcomers session:
--- K.J. Carta-Samuels participated in the afternoon session today after practicing with the veterans yesterday, and the redshirt freshman quarterback made several sharp throws. His most impressive sequence came during the final 11-on-11 period, when he crafted a 5-play, 80-yard drive that ended with a 15-yard touchdown pass to walk-on tight end Connor Griffin (who, incidentally, had another pretty productive day, aside from one drop). Prior to that, Carta-Samuels made a nice throw to tight end Drew Sample for about a 28-yard gain, and on the first play of the series, he rolled right, away from some pressure, and heaved a pass that walk-on receiver Drew Before hauled in despite tight coverage.
--- Carta-Samuels also threw a pair of accurate deep balls that weren't caught, and connected with walk-on receiver John Gardner on a 44-yard touchdown pass during 7-on-7 that appeared to be a busted coverage.
--- Tony Rodriguez also showed some pretty impressive accuracy, connecting with walk-on receiver Forrest Dunivin for a 26-yard gain before completing about a 21-yard pass to Griffin near the left sideline on the next play. But Rodriguez's 11-on-11 series ended when Jaylen Johnson broke through for a "sack" on fourth down.
The Huskies resume practice at 10:30 a.m. Monday.
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This is one of series semi-abstract floral painting in vintage style. Created in beautiful shades of green, blue, pink, yellow and white. It is part of my floral series, a series of botanical and floral abstract paintings.
I use paint and splash techniques to suggest plant life, like wild flowered fields.
I have signed it on the front, and titled and dated the artwork on the back. I have painted the sides. This painting is ready to hang and wired so that it does not require a frame.
I use professional grade acrylics with high quality color pigments that have very good to excellent resistance to fading.
All of my paintings are finished with two coats of varnish to enhances the intensity, transparency and luminosity of colors and to protect the artwork from UV rays and dust.
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Acrylic on canvas
Acrylic painting by Luiza Los-Plawszewska
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
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- Size: 27.56 x 27.56 x 0.98 in (unframed) / 27.56 x 27.56 in (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
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- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: Flowers and plants
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So you know which schools you're interested in, and you've
looked over the applications and read all the essay questions. Chances
are you're wondering, "What in the world should I write about?" You're
not alone. In fact, it is safe to assume that everybody who has
ever had to write an essay for a college application has asked that
very question. Unfortunately, the applications don't give you much
guidance. Most of the essay questions are so open-ended that you
can write about virtually anything. Since this essay might be the
most significant writing you've ever done, the freedom to choose
a topic can be paralyzing.
Although picking a topic will seem daunting at first,
it's not impossible. The key is to narrow your focus and write about
something close to your heart. If you follow this plan, you'll create
a lively essay that shows the admissions committee your intelligence
and personality. But finding a great topic is not something you
can do in five minutes. It will take a little work.
Early on—say, four or five months before applications
are due—start thinking about possible topics. Go about your normal
routine, but tuck the topic question in the back of your mind. Note what
you're interested in and appreciate in this world. Carry a notebook
to jot down thoughts. Give it time, and chances are you'll come
up with some good stuff.
If, on the other hand, you wait until the night before
the application deadline to choose your topic, you'll find yourself
staring at your computer screen in a cold sweat, frantically wondering whether
you should write about your love of the rainforest, that time you
stole second base in junior high, or maybe, um, what your bedroom
décor says about you. If you wait until the last minute, it's highly
unlikely that your essay will be a thing of beauty and interest.
Choosing an essay topic takes time.
Brainstorming is the process of getting your ideas and
thoughts down on paper. Brainstorming doesn't have to be logical
or tidy—you can scribble down (or type) ideas in any way that makes sense
to you. And don't worry about editing as you brainstorm. No one
is going to see this part of the process except you, so let the
good ideas and the not-so-good ideas flow freely.
When you're brainstorming ideas for your college application
essay, let your mind wander. Think about issues that matter to you;
important moments in your life; high school experiences that stand
out in your mind; and places and people that left an impression
on you. Jot down emotions you often experience, verbs that mean
something to you, and smells that bring back strong memories. Don't
limit yourself to happy experiences: Not all good stories are happy
stories. Maybe one of your keenest memories is sitting and crying
on the steps outside the school auditorium after you found out you
didn't make the varsity team. If a moment was meaningful and you
can write with your emotions, your reader will feel connected to
your story. The goal is to mine your life for a subject that will
pour out instead of trickle.
People brainstorm using different methods. Below, you'll
find explanations of several different methods. Maybe one method
will do the trick for you, or maybe you'll find a combination of methods
works best.
Many people prefer to use the straightforward list-making
approach as a starting point. To use this method, simply jot down
possible essay topics. After you have a long list, go back and pick
out the most promising ideas.
If you think visually, you might want to brainstorm by
writing a word or phrase in the middle of a blank piece of paper.
Spend ten minutes looking at this word or phrase and writing down
everything that comes to mind all over the page. Stop when your
ideas stop flowing. Then circle or draw lines between ideas that
are connected. Do this again with a new sheet of paper with a new
word or with a word from your first list. Repeat as necessary.
Here's another visual brainstorming method: write a timeline
of your life. Then go back and underline or highlight the high and
low points. Also, note any other epiphanies or pivotal moments.
Don't worry if no single experience changed your life; that's not
usually how it works anyway. You can write a thoughtful essay about
a change that happened over time, focusing on a particular incident
to illustrate your point.
Pick a word that describes you and write it or type it
at the top of a piece of paper. Then write down the title of five
stories about yourself that you could tell to illustrate that word.
Pick the title you like the most and write that at the top of a
new piece of paper. List all the details you might include in that
story. Imagine the smells, sights, and sounds that set the scene.
Push yourself to come up with all possible details (you can always
eliminate some later). Don't stop until you have exhausted all possibilities.
Some writers call free-writing "the mind dump," because
it means dumping everything that comes into your head onto a piece
of paper. To free-write, start with a vague idea, like why your favorite
subject is French. For a period of ten or fifteen minutes, write
down everything that comes to mind. Don't worry about grammar, style,
or making sense. Just keep writing. If you have nothing to say,
just write I have nothing to say over and over again until something
else pops in your head. When the ten or fifteen minutes are up,
take a break and then go back and reread your words. Underline or
highlight everything that is interesting or promising. Free-write
as much as you can until you have a good crop of ideas.
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Date of release: Thursday, May 12, 2016
The consequences of an EU exit vote for investment in the UK is one of the subjects up for discussion during an international conference at the University of Greenwich this month.
Richard Burgon MP, Shadow Minister (Treasury), and Massimo D'Alema, a former Prime Minister of Italy, are among the speakers at Investment Policies for Sustainable Growth.
The conference on Monday 23 May will examine what financial resources can be used to generate more investment in innovative projects, and the impact of continued austerity policies on investment-led strategies.
The event will also mark a book launch. Finance and Industrial Policy: Beyond Financial Regulation in Europe is edited by Dr Giovanni Cozzi (Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Greenwich), Susan Newman (University of the West of England) and Jan Toporowski (SOAS), and is published by Oxford University Press.
Professor Ozlem Onaran, Director of the university's Greenwich Political Economy Research Centre, part of the Business School, says: "In order to see growth and employment across Europe it is essential to boost both public and private investment, and re-direct resources towards innovation and employment-focused activities.
"During the past 20 years investment across Europe has drastically declined, with severe negative consequences for growth and employment opportunities. Europe has also lagged behind in terms of innovation and technological development in comparison to other developed countries such as the US and Japan."
The event is organised by the Greenwich Political Economy Research Centre in partnership with the Foundation for European Progressive Studies and the Institute of Social Studies of the University of Rotterdam. It takes place between 4pm and 6.45pm at the Greenwich Campus (Queen Anne Court, Room 080).
Other speakers include Professor Stephany Griffith-Jones (IPD Columbia), Maria Joao Rodrigues MEP, Udo Bullmann MEP, Markus Berndt (European Investment Bank) and Dr Ernst Stetter (Foundation for European Progressive Studies).
To register:
For more information about the Greenwich Papers in Political Economy, GPERC Policy Briefs, other publications, and forthcoming events: http://www.gre.ac.uk/business/research/centres/gperc
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People who aren't comfortable speaking in public have dozens of reasons why they can't or won't do it. For some it's a really debilitating fear; for others it's just laziness or a reluctance to work that little bit harder to achieve something that doesn't come easily. The fact is that no matter what your fear, it's possible to overcome it. The question to ask is, "How would my life be improved, if I weren't afraid?"
Let's imagine a few typical scenarios.
You just got a new job that requires you to lead your team and make presentations to potential customers as well as in-person reports at in-house conferences. However, your fear of speaking in front of all those important groups makes you shiver in your shoes at the thought. What are you afraid of?
Your best friend wants you to be his best man. You never have a problem sitting around drinking beer and telling stories, but in front of the wedding party, you're afraid the audience won't laugh at your jokes, you'll feel like an idiot and embarrass your best friend and his new wife. No way!
You want to network to promote your new business, actually tell your target market how terrific your product or service is. However, you're afraid you'll forget something really important and be so shaky and light-headed that everyone will see how incompetent you are. They'll automatically think your product or service can't be any good, either.
What is the one simple common denominator in all of these scenarios?
If you're thinking it's the fear... think again. It's not the fear...it's the focus.
When you get up to give a speech, what should you really be thinking about?
Not your fear of being judged or "not good enough," whatever that means. Not the memory of a previous terrible speaking experience where you were laughed at, corrected, told to shut up or punished in some way that was devastating at the time. Not whether or not the audience is listening or falling asleep.
When you speak to a group of people, the trick is not to focus on how you feel at all. The trick is to focus on them! More specifically, focus on the gift you're giving them and how much your gift is going to benefit them.
Your gift is your message. Your message is your knowledge. Your knowledge is unique and how you deliver it is unique. The audience wants your message. They want to learn from you. They want to know more when they leave the room than they did when they came in. They're like baby birds, mouths open, chirping, "Feed me! Feed me!" You're the parent bird, bringing food to the open mouths that depend on you.
When you focus on giving your message, you can't at the same time think about yourself. The way our minds are constructed, we only have room for one thought at a time; we think sequentially. When you're focusing on the benefits to your audience of your message, you don't have room in your mind to think about yourself. You can't be afraid because you can't focus on being afraid. You're too busy focusing on giving them what they came for.
Remember, whenever you speak, you have the opportunity to influence and to inspire. You'll be so busy influencing and inspiring your audience with the gift that is your message that you won't have time to think of anything else. When you focus on the gift you're giving, and not on yourself, you'll forget to be afraid.


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This is a space for Black/Land Conversations: conversations withinblack communities about the relationship between black people, land, and place. Like our Black/Land individual and group interviews, these Black/Land conversations ask us to think deeply about specific questions. Because the purpose of the Black/Land Project is to share the powerful traditions of resourcefulness, resilience and regeneration that reside in black communities, our discussions tend to focus on assets and strengths, even as we acknowledge trauma and struggle.
Please keep your discussion posts respectful; on topic; and brief. Welcome!


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February 08, 2012
BENEFITING: Self Help Africa
EVENT: 2012 Boston Marathon
EVENT DATE: Apr 16, 2012
Dear Family and Friends,
As most of you know Africa is dear to my heart and has become a huge part of my life both personally and professionally. And for this reason, and with your support, I am running the Boston Marathon!
On April 16th I will run 26.2 miles in hopes of raising funds for my charity Self Help Africa (www.selfhelpafrica.org). I am kindly asking you all for your support.
Self Help Africa's vision is a rural Africa free from poverty. We work across nine countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to empower people living in rural Africa to achieve their economic independence, primarily by helping people to start up small businesses through micro-finance support, increasing food production and promoting gender equality. By working with these communities rather than supplying the traditional aid hand outs, it is ultimately the communities who are lifting themselves out of poverty and eventually breaking the cycle.
I have seen it work first hand, and believe that helping these families to create sustainable living is the model that can eventually end poverty across Africa. Please help support my cause and help me make a difference by providing African men, women and children a chance for a better future.
Thank you to everyone for donating, and I hope to see you at the finish line!!!


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For the past few days I've been waking up with the smell of cigarette smoke in my nose. I have trouble breathing and have to pump the air freshners up to double duty.
Tonight, while watching TV I smelled cigarette smoke. I double checked to make sure our window was closed and it was. I walked outside to locate the culprit. I politely explained my allergies and asked the girls to move a little further away from the building. Their answer This is the designated smoking area for our building.
I ran back upstairs and checked the college's handbook. They're correct. The designated smoking section is right under my window. What genius thought of that? The policy says that it is designed to promote a healthy environment for nonsmokers as well as allowing smokers their right to smoke.
A healthy environment? Second hand smoke is coming in my room and clogging my nose and lungs. I'm constantly sneezing, coughing and blowing my nose. There are easily avoidable pollutants in my home.
Tomorrow, I'm going to look into getting the smoking area moved a little further from the building. Not just because my body can't tolerate cigarette smoke (it really can't- cigarette smoke has caused me to puke before), but no one should have the second hand smoke forced on them because they happen to live on the right side of a building.
Monday, 20 September 2010
How Does That Make Sense?
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Wow at my school you had to be 25 feet away from the building.ReplyDelete
Good luck to you
no good! Fight that like crazy - no one should have to smell that crap if they do not choose to! Good luck :)ReplyDelete
Amen!!! As a former non-smokers' rights advocate whose son smokes (sigh ...), I feel your pain. I hope the process is easy for you, rather than some complicated morass of bureaucracy ....ReplyDelete
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Exciting news today as the famous builder Amacon is once again presenting a brand new condo project in downtown Mississauga called "Block NINE". The project is not open to public or real estate agents yet, however as always we have VIP access for our clients and we can book up to two units per person starting today. At the moment they are releasing the first (south tower) only.
Since this is a pre-release sale, all interested parties must contact us directly at 647-689-7517 and book an appointment to the sales center.
– There are one bedroom units ranging for 546 square feet up to two bedroom units with large terraces totalling over 1600 square feet
– The project is scheduled to be completed in June 2018
– The deposit structure is flexible allowing the buyer to pay only 15% within 1 year and the final 5% on occupancy.
– There are two model units available to see (1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms).
Please contact us directly and we will be to e-mail you all the prices and layouts and be able to set you up with a private viewing!
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There are things you're supposed to blog about, like fun weekends, cool workouts and tasty recipes.
But what happens when you seem to be overrun my non-blogger-topics, like the new shirt you bought and the chocolate popsicle you accidentally dripped on it?
{this guy!}
Or the sunflowers you bought and forgot to cut the stems so they died right away?
Or maybe the toilet that broke and you couldn't use for four days, so you ran to the coffee shop down the street every time?
{I'll spare you the photo}
Here's what I think you do.
First, you laugh. Because who spills coffee and a popsicle on a new shirt, day one (did I mention the coffee before? Coffee, too!).
Second, you say a little baby thank you prayer for bleach.
And then you realize that life is not perfect. It's a series of highs and lows and in betweens. The lows make us grateful for the highs. And the in betweens make us grateful for the variety.
Life isn't supposed to be perfect. You spill things, break things and catch frozen bananas on fire when you try to thaw them in the microwave and leave them in there for too long (uh huh).
And you know what else? Sometimes we really mess up. Like real stuff; not just bananas. We make mistakes at work. We hurt people's feelings. We make the wrong decision. We are immature. Act selfishly.
But it's OK.
Grace, not perfection.
My life seems to operate in a cycle. First, I say yes, yes, yes! to everything. I can do that, be there, deliver on this and lead that, too. And then all at once I hit a wall. A kind of exhaustion that leads me to dream of a week at the beach without my phone, and then immediately change my mind because I can't bear the thought of all of the things that would be waiting to be checked off when I get back.
It's at this point that I get it in check. I declare Whitney Wednesdays. Unplug for one night. Say no to approximately one activity. And then I feel under control for a few weeks. And begin again.
It happened this week. I started Monday completely overwhelmed, and we all know overwhelmedness shouldn't hit until at least Tuesday. This impacted the feeling: should I feel like this on a Monday? You're supposed to be recharged on Monday.
And then began my clean-up regimen:
Cleaning out my purse
Opting out of bible study this week
Saying no to breakfast with a friend Tuesday
And no to leading a new committee at church
And no to volunteering next weekend
And making six lists to organize all of the thoughts in my head
The no's and super organization felt way better. But I was mad at myself. Because this keeps happening. Why can't I get the hang of it? Why can't I just know my limits?
And then it hit me:
Grace not perfection.
This is my issue. Some people struggle with getting stuff done. I struggle with an obsession with getting stuff done. And this is my battle. This is the area in which I will have to learn, time and time again. And that's OK. I will keep trying until I get it; until I break the cycle and learn that downtime is good. Unplugging is great. Nights alone are beautiful.
But until I learn it, I will remind myself that it's OK to strike out sometimes. It's OK to say yes just one too many times before we learn to pause and say, "Let me think about it before I commit to that. Let me check my schedule."
And until then, I'll just keep trying - with beautiful highs and lows along the way. Because you know what? The popsicle was worth it. And the flowers were beautiful while they lasted. And the quick trips to the coffee shop? Just meant more excuses for iced coffees.


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May. 2, 2016
Bastian spoke with Delta News Hub about his new role as CEO, his views on leadership and what customers and employees can expect.
May. 2, 2016
Bastian helped steer Delta through some of its darkest days and the rise to excellence that followed.
Feb. 4, 2016
With Wednesday's announcement of Richard Anderson's retirement from Delta, social media lit up with messages of appreciation and well wishes for the outgoing CEO. In his nine years at the helm,...
Feb. 3, 2016
Delta Air Lines, Inc. Board of Directors today announced that Richard H. Anderson has chosen to retire as CEO effective May 2, 2016.
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Precious Chase, Legg Mason
Precious's Fellowship:
To aid Legg Mason in philanthropic initiatives that will improve the quality of life for all, by carefully analyzing the elements of competitive context, and identifying the areas of overlap between social and economic value that will most enhance its own and its cluster's competitiveness.
Precious Chase is a Baltimore City native and social justice advocate with an educational background in Criminal Justice and Negotiations and Conflict Management. Currently, her educational background includes negotiating, facilitating and pursuing conflict transformation and embracing conflict as a catalyst for social change. She is highly motivated and dedicated to developing and framing solutions towards combatting poverty and systemic oppression while encouraging equal growth and sustainability for all humanity.
Throughout her life, she has held many unique job titles including, but not limited to, Investigations, Researcher, Educator, and Children's Librarian. A jack of all trades and a master of self, Ms. Chase is highly driven by education and new learning opportunities. With an experienced level and understanding on strategies addressing various forms of social conflict to include working with individuals, communities, organizations, regulatory bodies, conflicting social and ethnic groups, and even nations, her ability to promote the understanding of conflict while mitigating its destructive aspects is a greater strength of hers.
Why do you choose to live and work in Baltimore?
Been here all my life. I Need to invest in better quality for future generations to come.
What's one surprising fact about yourself?
I am an artist
Go-to snack?
Ancient Grains and peanut butter


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theCREATIVE is a hub for music and music lovers. Check out some of the great artists that we know and love. Get inspired make some music!
artist spotlight // fay
Hailing from South Central Los Angeles, Fay is a neo-soul vocalist, lyricist and actress. Inspired by conscious hip-hop, neo-soul, musical theatre and jazz, the singer carves her own sound centered on witty lyricism and raw emotion. Her debut music video Macncheese is a breathtaking visual chock full of strong and powerful women.
Backyard Sessions // from the archives
Vibe with the dope artists featured in The Fear Issue, these musicians are something to behold when they improv their way through a song.
in process // SABRIna claudio
If you haven't heard of her yet, you're in luck. Sabrina Claudio is a brilliant artist with an inspiring story. Originally from Miami, Florida she brings breath of fresh air to the music scene. theCREATIVE hosted a live concert at The Redbury hotel in Hollywood where she performed and talked about her journey to LA, what inspires her, and how family and community has helped her grow. Watch and listen to Sabrina and be absolutely amazed.
five minute challenge // backyard sessions
In this installment of theCREATIVE's five minute challenge we thought we would crank it up a notch. We challenged five amazing musical artists to meet up in a backyard in LA and create a song in five minutes. What happened next is true beauty. Watch Nick Womak, Cameron Armstrong, Teddy Anderson, Aarin Kennedy, and Elle Stempe slay this challenge.
a new DIALOGUE // timothy lewis
Dance can be one of the most expressive modes of storytelling, and Timothy Lewis is a choreographer that knows exactly the right story to tell. With an amazing cast he paints a picture of gender roles in today's society and the reflection within all of us of love. Scored by Timberwolf's "Lonesome Dove," a perfect musical accompaniment to Timmy's breathtaking story.
HOFISBETTER is a music blog based in Sacramento, CA that brings the best underground hip hop to the masses. We went with City James to see him perform and document his journey. City killed his set but watch the video to see more dope artists give it all they got.
in process // vania morales
We were in Wisconsin and were able to sit down with Vania and listen to her angelic voice serenade us through a snowy night. Vania now living in LA is one of the best vocalists we know. If you don't believe us listen to her original song "Creature of the Night" and her cover of Tori Kelly's "Paper Hearts".
Outside lands comes to you // Jordan Wilson
An outside lands-inspired playlist that brings the festival vibes to you.


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Cervical Laminectomy is a surgical procedure which helps in relieving pressure on spinal cord or spinal nerve by widening the spinal canal. The bone roof of spine, the lamina, is removed to create more space for the nerves. The surgery may be with or without fusing vertebrae or removing a part of a disc. Cervical laminectomy benefit medical conditions like cervical radiculopathy, cervical spondylotic myelopathy and cervical stenosis with myelopathy.
Related journals of Cervical Laminectomy :
Spine, Spine and Nuerosurgery, Spine Research, Pain and Relief, Pain Management & Medicine, Aphasiology, Archivos de Neurociencias, Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria, ASN Neuro
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Megyn Kelly shut down a Trump supporter who said Japanese internment camps were precedent for a Muslim registry
Megyn Kelly admonished a supporter of Donald Trump who invoked Japanese internment camps as precedent for a proposed registry of Muslims.
On Fox News's "The Kelly File" program on Wednesday night, Carl Higbie, a former Navy SEAL and spokesman and co-chair of Great America PAC for Donald Trump, argued in favor of the registry, which he compared to World War II-era Japanese internment camps.
Policy advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are reportedly considering creating a registry of immigrants who come to the United States from Muslim countries, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who reportedly is a "key member of Trump's transition team," told Reuters on Tuesday.
"We did it during World War II with Japanese, which you know, call it what you will, may be wrong," Higbie said, eliciting a sharp response from Kelly.
"You know better than to suggest that," Kelly said. "That's the kind of stuff that gets people scared, Carl."
"I'm just saying there is precedent for it," Higbie replied.
"You can't be citing Japanese internment camps for anything the President-elect is going to do," Kelly fired back in a raised voice.
During World War II, more than 100,000 people of Japanese ancestry were relocated and incarcerated following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. Many of them were American citizens.
Trump has expressed support for a Muslim registry during his campaign for president.
NOW WATCH: Animated map shows how drastically split different demographics are this election
See Also:
- Fox News to air one-hour special in which Trump 'showcases the objects in his home' to TMZ's Harvey Levin
- 'Roger Ailes made the company look bad': Megyn Kelly responds to Bill O'Reilly's criticism of her book
- Trump rages at press in early-morning tweetstorm, insists transition is going 'so smoothly'
SEE ALSO: Donald Trump's proposed Muslim-entry ban has a precedent — and its 'scars are still being healed' today


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|Siddy telling Dolly who's boss today
A few very welcomed days of cooler weather and all the goat girls get excited. They know it's almost time to visit BamBam and there's not a moment of peace. Of course he is equally excited. BamBam is an exceptionally sweet and gentle buck. He was a bottle baby and still thinks he is one. On occasion I still sneak him some milk, I love making him happy. Especially when it's so easy.
|BamBam the ladies man
The girls on the other hand..they're on edge, fidgety on the milk stand, pushing and shoving over who stands where at the hay rack and at any second a knock down drag out fight will break out if they even look at each other wrong. Not only is there chaos in the barn but as the girls' cycle their milk levels tend to drop too. And when a farm thrives on milk, the lower milk levels tend to put a wrench in everyone's day. But it's just another season..
|and probably the hubby's least favorite season ;)


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Faithless Looting {R}
Draw two cards, then discard two cards.
Flashback {2}{R} (You may cast this card from your graveyard for its flashback cost. Then exile it.)
"Avacyn has abandoned us! We have nothing left except what we can take!"
Illustrated by Gabor Szikszai
- Standard
- Not Legal
- Brawl
- Not Legal
- Modern
- Banned
- Pauper
- Legal
- Legacy
- Legal
- Penny
- Not Legal
- Vintage
- Legal
- Duel Cmdr.
- Legal
- Commander
- Legal
Images and Copy-paste
Notes and Rules Information for Faithless Looting:
- You draw two cards and discard two cards all while Faithless Looting is resolving. Nothing can happen between the two, and no player may choose to take actions. (2016-06-08)


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Configuration Security Audit
Companies and organizations need to use a reliable configuration and auditing technology in auditing their networks. With more and more stores becoming mobile and online, there is an immediate need for the security of your business. That's what Lean Security's new Configuration Checks service is all about, helping your online business completely secure.
Using Configuration Checks, you will be able to ensure that your company's IT assets including operating systems, databases, applications and software as well as network devices are in working conditions compliant to standards and policies. We are now in the new age and this age demands for a new kind of security.
If you don't want your business to become vulnerable in technological threats, Configuration Checks can make sure that you are covered from any and all technological threats. How can Configuration Checks protect you? Here is how:
Configuration Checks – How it Works
Configuration Checks is an important service that's designed primarily for businesses that especially relies in mobile applications and website. With websites and business applications, businesses are able to take on complicated task and do them effortlessly. As you probably already realized, there is great advantage there is with these business application systems.
Such software and business applications can make a whole day's work is done within an hour or so. With that, their able to reduce your employee's work load, reduce your overhead costs and do an even more work that result to a good amount of income to your business. In a lot of ways, these business applications are assets and you want to ensure that they stay that way.
The thing, however, with business applications and devices is that they are vulnerable in terms of security. If you don't have a good IT security, a simple malware could easily slip through and ruin systems and networks and it will surely end to massive loss in your business. One way that you can ensure that will never happen is through configuration checking.
This is what Configuration Checks do. In this age, people strive to improve security and really struggle in doing so. It is just that even the most secure choices we have still have blatant flaws which in just makes full security seem like an impossible feat. Up until recently, security means to most people being safe from any tangible threat or anything unknown, but that's not how it is now.
But with Configuration Checks, your business can take advantage of real-time monitoring of your system and network's configurations. Whenever your system or network is scanned, Configuration Checks automatically checks them to ensure that the system is without any flaws. This solution helps you by:
Detecting any change events in your systemin real-time
Performing configuration audit to new or changed systemsautomatically
Ensuring that logging to Windows and other hosts are configured correctly
Auditing any web and business application's database and operating system
Now these are only a few of the benefits that Configuration Checks readily offers you. You are certain to find configuration auditing beneficial to your service. With it, you can easily prepare for any compliance audits and make sure that they are up to standards and policies.
Configuration Checks with Lean Security
Lean Security's Configuration Checks is designed to prepare your business for compliance audits, whether it's internal or external. This is a tool that is used by a great number of auditors all over the world. Configuration Checks offers you one of the most extensive libraries for policy checks and that's how auditing using this service is an advantage to you.
At the same time, Configuration Checks offers you the capability of customizing the audits in order to deliver only the most relevant and accurate information you need in a requirements that you specified. Additionally, if you need to comply with a specific security standard, you can rest assured that Configuration Checks can be used to identify any of your systems that do not adhere to the specific security standards.
Main Configuration Checks Offered
There are three main configurations auditing that Configuration Checks has to offer. These three includes database checks, operating system checks and application checks. Using Configuration Checks, your business's applications, database and operating system will have regular auditing to ensure of their security integrity and that they are configured according to standards and policies.
Database Audit
In database checks, all of your databases' configuration will be audited along with any underlying operating systems. This will be a complete auditing of your database which covers the best practice policies and standards. Configuration Checks support database audits for technologies including MySQL, IBM DB2, Informix, SQI2005, SQI2008 and more.
Operating System Audit
In auditing of operating systems, the focus is on access control, security settings, errors reports, hardening of systems and more. Using operating system checks of Configuration Checks, you are able to test against many government as well as industry policies. The operating systems Configuration Checks can audit include Windows, UNIX and other storage devices.
Application Audit
Configuration Checks allow you to audit any desktop and server software. You can test these applications against standards and policies including CIS, DISA STIG and more. This particular service can audit applications such as business productivity tools, Adobe Reader, anti-virus software, browsers and more. Additionally, tests can be done to server applications such as IIS and Apache. Other applications that can be audited using Configuration Checks include webservers, frameworks and virtualization platforms.
These are the main audits that Configuration Checks can do. But these are not the only checks they have to offer. Apart from operating system, database and application checks, they can audit your business's content, network infrastructure and do a standards-based check. With these auditing services, Lean Security makes assurance that the way you conduct your business is completely protected.
Configuration Check is a tool that's most helpful to your business and their benefit is undeniable. With automatic and regular configuration auditing, you can very well rest assured that your business applications – the most difficult tasks – are done in the most effective way and that your ability to connect to your customers will not be compromised.


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New Delhi, Jul 12 (ANI): Former vice-president Hamid Ansari reacted on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on his farewell issue, and said that his working relationship with PM Modi was good, cordial. He asserted that he was vice-president for ten-year and he had good relationship with both governments. August 10, 2017 was the last day of Hamid Ansari's second term as President (2007-2017) and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
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No one can avoid vehicles be it in any type. Travel is a necessity even for our daily needs. Lots of vehicles from cars to trucks are taking their stand in the roads. At times it just happens that you face an accident with one of them. Sometimes it is your mistake and at times it is the opposite parties. At such distressful times do not forget to call up at San Antonio & Associates since they help in providing assistance to all auto Accident cases with legal assistance. Because in such situation, you will get panic and will not know what to do further. No one is perfect in this world and everyone can commit mistake at some point of time even they are very careful during driving a car or other vehicles. Or there may have a chance of facing problem because of careless driving from other end or road damage. Look for San Antonio at those times for KRW Accident Lawyers. They will help in getting benefits from the insurance companies and can apply for a full compensation on those opposite parties. You will need to defend yourself in front of the court to provide your innocence and to get the full claims. Here San Antonio & Associates will come into act and will provide legal assistance with lawyers helping you to resolve the issue with benefits.
You should know that injuries like head, brain damage, paralysis, loss of limbs, spinal cord injuries; permanent disability, permanent scarring, permanent disfigurement, broken bones etc will allow the person to file a personal Accident suit. It purely depends on the lawyer's talent on collecting details and evidence and submitting it to the court. If that is not done then you lose the case. This firm will provide their professional assistance and their experienced lawyers in handling such cases to make sure you win and get the compensation. They also understand that every Accident is different and hence the step taken for each should also be different. Thus they provide customized assistance and respective compensations.


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Create a healthy, functional range of movement in your hips and hip flexors. In this class, you'll work through controlled, articular movements, internal and external rotation, and mild-to-deep stretches to improve your hip flexibility and mobility. You'll begin with mild dynamic rebound training to warm up your muscles, break up fascial adhesions, and add elasticity to your connective tissue. Then, you'll move through mobility exercises to increase your range of motion, improve joint and nervous system function, and train your body in full functional movement patterns. The class will close with slow stretches to increase your flexibility.
Dylan's Bio
Dylan grew up in the mountains of Southern California, where at an early age he was into fitness, movement, extreme sports, and nature. At 18, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where he served as an aircraft firefighter, and also wrestled for the All-Marine wrestling team. After one tour of duty in the Iraqi war, Dylan was honorably discharged and returned to California to attend university, where he studied anatomy and emergency medicine. Dylan spent eight years working as a paramedic; four years on an ambulance and another four years as a full-time firefighter/paramedic.
Dylan was first introduced to yoga in 2001 as a part of his martial arts training, but it wasn't until 2009 when he made the yoga practice a part of his daily life and started to understand the true journey of the yogi.
Since 2011, Dylan has been teaching yoga. Though a lover of movement, handstands, arm balances and creative sequencing, his focus is the integration of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence to create a space to deepen the inner connection.
In 2015, Dylan gave up his home in California to travel and teach workshops, teacher trainings, festivals, and retreats. He has taught in over 60 countries and more than 400 workshops or events. He is passionate about spreading his love for yoga and helping others in their journey by sharing his journey.


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After Super Saturday comes Sexy Saturday: Soap stars Michelle Keegan and Jorgie Porter heat things up at V Festival
18:11 GMT, 18 August 2012
It is the hottest day of the year, and temperatures were through the roof at V Festival today.
But with the arrival of everyone's favourite soap stars at V Festival the whole day got brighter for thousands of fans.
Newly single Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan and Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter led the fashion pack on the Essex field, showing off their tanned and slim legs.
Festival chic! Michelle Keegan, left, and Jorgie Porter grin backstage at the V Festival as temperatures reached 31.4C
Michelle, 25, was making the most of her new single life and couldn't stop grinning as she explored Hylands Park in Chelmsford with a huge group of girls and a massive grin on her face.
The soap star combined the casual look with chunky jewellery and a brown bag, all topped off with a pink jacket and a cowboy hat.
Unlike Jorgie the actress, who used to date The Wanted's Max George, didn't bother with shorts but bared her tiny toned legs.
Smile! Michelle glows in the sunshine at the festival, which has a special backstage area
Maybe not the best idea to pose by that sign girls! Michelle Keegan, centre in the pink lace up wellies, pouts as her pals grin at V Festival
Hollyoaks finest! A face-painted Jorgie Porter and Hayley Western pose up, Hayley may want to rethink her footwear
It was the hottest day of the year so far today as temperatures soared across the nation.
Most of the UK enjoyed temperatures in the high 20s, but at Cavendish, in Suffolk, the mercury reached 31.7C (89.06F), eclipsing the previous high of 31.4C (88.5F) recorded at London's Olympic Park on July 25.
And with temperatures thought to be
more than 31C, former Dancing On Ice contestant showed off her skaters
legs in some tiny Daisy Dukes.
Revellers basked in the sunshine as the event revisited the glory days of 'Madchester'.
band Inspiral Carpets were one of the opening acts on stage at Hylands
Park in Chelmsford, Essex ahead of a headline performance tonight by the
Stone Roses.
The split-site festival, now in its 17th year, is run across two days at the Essex venue, and Weston Park in Staffordshire.
Also appearing at the event are Salford act Happy Mondays, and Noel Gallagher – a fellow Mancunian who was inspired by the Roses – and his High Flying Birds.
Tribal look: Jorgie has folk style face paints around her eyes, as she keeps the rest of her make-up simple
Everyone's here: Diana Vickers poses at the Very.co.uk Fashionable Tent
But it's not so fun for everyone
It has been reported that over 200 people have been injured so far at V Festival.
site 159 revelers were treated for minor injuries by the West Midlands
Ambulance service, and another 50 needed hospital treatment.
to the BBC a spokesperson for the medical service said: 'It's been a
steady start for the staff and volunteers since the gates opened to
campers on Friday.'
Scottish singer Emeli Sande, fresh from her appearance at the Olympic closing ceremony, performed to a huge crowd at the main stage at Chelmsford.
The Brit Award-winner donned aviator shades to shield her from the blistering sun as she opened with her hit Heaven.
Other artists on the bill for the two-day Virgin Media-sponsored event are The Killers, Snow Patrol, Sir Tom Jones and X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos.
Nice boots: Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor Calder were obviously braced for the rain
Ice is nice: A man cools down with an ice-pack on his head at the V Festival in Hylands Park, Chelmsford
US singer Nicki Minaj cancelled her appearance at the last-minute, however, after suffering from 'vocal chord issues'.
Celebrities spotted enjoying cocktails and afternoon tea in the Louder Lounge VIP area at Hylands Park – decked out to resemble a traditional English village with bunting and a duck pond – included One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson, Spice Girl Emma Bunton and funnyman Leigh Francis, better known as his comedy alter ego Keith Lemon.


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I might as well get it out in the open. The next app out of Salvation's Story will be a reading app! I'm pretty excited about this one. It's not JUST a reading app, here are the things I want kids to learn through this app:
- Spelling
- Phonics
- Memory verses
I find that my memory verse skills are really lacking. I remember a time when I would learn a new Bible verse every week! I was a 'Pioneer' in Awana, and I had my little Awana book to help me out. The verses that stuck with me were the ones that were accompanied by an awesome illustration. I felt those illustrations really sent home the message for me. That is what I hope to accomplish with this latest app. Kids will learn how to spell words from the Bible, then use those words in a Bible verse, and then be presented with a fun animation describing the verse!
It's going to take a bit of time, but it's already coming together faster than I expected!
I need verses! Are there any Bible verses you would love to have your children learn? Tell me! For animation's sake, try to keep them simple in complexity. While John 3:16 is an amazing verse, trying to convey the idea of God loving and saving the world through the sacrifice of His Son for those who believe may be a little difficult in a 5 second animation!
So bring on the input!


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NYCEDC Launches Global Business Exchange with Milan
NYCEDC Launches Global Business Exchange with Milan
First Exchange Program since Paris to Launch as Part of the NYCEDC Global Business Exchange
At the World Trade Week Awards Breakfast earlier this week, NYCEDC President Maria Torres-Springer announced the opening of applications for the NYCEDC Global Business Exchange — Milan. The Exchange, in partnership with the https://www.comune.milano.it/wps/portal/ist/en" rel="nofollow...
smArtapps comes to NYC with eyes set on America's 35,000 museums
By Maxence Huyghe (Originally published on Medium)
smArtapps's mission is to offer a new experience for museums and cultural venue visitors. To enhance the museum experience, we have developed a variety of digital solutions tailor-made for each institution that we work with. In France — and especially in Paris — we already work with the greatest cultural institutions: the Eiffel Tower, Musée Picasso-Paris, and the fourteen museums of the city of...Read More
My Meeting with the First Female Mayor of Paris: A Moment I Will Never Forget in Mogul's History
By Tiffany Pham, Founder and CEO of Mogul (Originally published on Medium)
With a mission to empower women on a global scale via access to information, Mogul was honored to learn that we were a winner of the https://medium.com/u...Read More
NYC-Paris Business Exchange
By Amir Beshay, Project Manager, International Desk, Center for Economic Transformation
Paris is famous for being one of the world's top destinations for cuisine, art, and culture.
As the home of the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and over 75 Michelin Star restaurants, the City of Lights certainly ranks near the top of destination-worthy spots.
In addition to its beauty, Paris also touts a vibrant economy, a growing tech ecosystem, and an entrepreneurial community that is among the best in Europe and the world.
For all these reasons and more (which you can read aboutRead More
Deputy Mayors of Amsterdam and 'New Amsterdam' Meet in New York City to Strengthen Ties
It's been more than 350 years since New York City was called New Amsterdam— or "Breuckelen," the "Bronck's," and "Staaten Eylandt" —but even today, there's a long-standing relationship between our city and the Dutch government.
Earlier this week, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Economic Development Alicia Glen met with Deputy Mayor Kajsa Ollongren, her counterpart from Amsterdam, to discuss opportunities for collaboration between the two cities.
As a result of the meeting, which included leaders from Amsterdam's startup world and representatives from the Dutch Consulate, NYCEDC andRead More
DCAS Partners With W2NYC To Launch IDEA Program
Could your technology help make New York City's buildings more efficient and sustainable?
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is partnering with World to NYC (W2NYC) to help find companies to participate in its newly-launched Innovative Demonstrations for Energy Adaptability (IDEA) program.
DCAS Energy Management handles electricity, natural gas, and steam accounts that serve 80 agencies and more than 4,000 City-owned and managed buildings. By launching IDEA, the City is looking for new and innovative products, technologies, or approaches that...Read More
Meet the 2014 NYC Next Idea Finalists
We are proud to announce the finalists for the NYC Next Idea competition. The six chosen teams come from a competitive pool of over 240 new ideas submitted from 51 countries across the globe. After two rounds of rigorous judging, NYCEDC and Columbia University are excited to welcome the finalists to NYC!
The six teams have won all-expense paid trips to NYC in April 2014 and will compete in a live judging round for $35,000, along with in-kind prizes including incubator space, legal advice, and payroll and benefits services. The teams will be matched with NYC...Read More
Top Israeli Startups Visit NYC
Augury Systems receives the People's Choice Award.
Ninety seconds.
That's how much time each of the fourteen innovative Israeli high-tech startups had to pitch their business to a packed audience of investors, industry insiders, and press at Israel to NYC. At stake was a prize package that would assist the companies with their expansion to NYC including $10,000 worth of professional services, complimentary office space at the US Israel Business Council's (USI) new co-working facility for six months, a free...Read More
NYC to Israel 2013
By Kathleen Sun, Project Manager and Sri Swaminathan, Assistant Vice President, International Initiatives
From April 8-11, 2013, NYCEDC staged NYC to Israel 2013, a four-day trip that toured the best of the technology communities in the "startup nation." Danny Schultz, Co-founder and Managing Director of DFJ Gotham Ventures, chaired the 27-member delegation, which consisted of New York City-based CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs, investors and university representatives.
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Beppe Gambetta
It is the smile that is the key for reading the musical universe of Beppe Gambetta. An open and disarming smile that is also the contagious and unresistable smile of a person who invites you to a musical journey with light heart and curiosity. The destination, as for any traveller, is not totally defined because it is beautiful, at the very last, to find ourselves where we never would expected to be.
With the horizon's line as a challenge and attraction, Beppe is continually composing his personal mosaic of sounds and flavours. From his unique background as an Italian musician in love with both American roots music as well as the music of his native country, Beppe has travelled the world and even crossed the "Iron Curtain" to dazzle and charm music enthusiasts everywhere. After eleven CDs, DVDs, teaching books and collaborations with many other top-flight musicians, Gambetta is increasingly known as one of the true live master innovators of the acoustic guitar.
While Beppe still lives in his native Genova, he travels to North America at least three times each year. His reputation in the U.S. and Canada is reinforced by his participation inprestigious festivals like the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, Kansas, Merlefest in North Carolina, the Four Corners Festival in Colorado and Canadian Folk Festivals in Winnipeg and Edmonton, as well as events like the radio shows "All Things Considered" and "E-Town".
With America in his heart and his roots in the sun and the olive trees of the Mediterranean sea, he naturally and seamlessly bridges the shores of the two continents, creating in spite of the interposed ocean a musical "koiné" (fusion) where American root music and Ligurian tradition, emigration songs and folk ballads, steel string guitars and vintage harp guitars not only co-exist but interact, weaving a deep dialog unaware of any rigid classification.
Music on its way, proud of the past but looking to the future, able to talk to us in the present because it is rooted in the history of generations of men and women so different but so equal to us. Strolling music, intolerant of frontiers and passports, exclusions and obsessions. Vital music, passionate but sober. It is waving to us. Let's follow it.


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The best high school hoops prospect since LeBron James didn't sign with Florida State on Tuesday. Andrew Wiggins' decision to play at Kansas sent ripples across the college basketball world, but his choice impacts FSU more than any other program involved in his recruitment.
The addition of Wiggins, a 6-foot-7, 205-pound wing from Toronto, would've been an instant jump-start to a basketball program in dire need of a basketball "it" guy. All the signs sure made it look like Wiggins would pick the Seminoles — both parents are alums, plus his best friend, Xavier Rathan-Mayes, already signed with FSU. But the allure of Allen Fieldhouse and Bill Self were just too much to ignore.
With Wiggins on their roster, the Jayhawks have the second-best odds (11/2) to win a national title, according to Bovada. Perhaps the greatest consolation for FSU fans is their team won't have to deal with Wiggins and Co. this winter, but Florida will. The Gators host Kansas in a highly anticipated Dec. 10 matchup.
Now that the dust has settled, where does FSU basketball go from here? There are currently 11 scholarship players set for the 2013-14 season. If you follow coach Leonard Hamilton's recruiting practices, you'd know he's never done chasing prospects. There's still time to add a player or two to the roster.
Here's a breakdown of the changes:
Gone: Terrance Shannon, Michael Snaer and Terry Whisnant.
Returning: Boris Bojanovsky, Devon Bookert, Montay Brandon, Robert Gilchrist, Olan Miller, Michael Ojo, Aaron Thomas, Kiel Turpin and Okaro White.
Incoming freshmen: Xavier Rathan-Mayes and Jarquez Smith.
For those counting at home, that's 42 percent of last season's scoring leaving Tallahassee. Of course, most of that came from Snaer, who came through in the clutch several times last season and was FSU's best player.
Shannon averaged 7.9 points and 5.6 rebounds a game, but he was only the eighth-most efficient offensive player on the team. Shannon's girth was his biggest contribution to FSU, and the 'Noles have to hope Jarquez Smith, a four-star, 6-foot-9, 215-pound big man, can provide some interior help in Shannon's absence.
White (6-8, 205) knows he'll become the chief post player for FSU, though he's more of a combo forward than a dominant post guy. Turpin (7-0, 225) got some valuable experience last season, and Gilchrist (6-9, 220) should see interior minutes, too. But there's a void that Smith can help fill if he arrives in Tallahassee and immediately adds strength.
Thomas, Bookert, Brandon, Miller and Rathan-Mayes should make up the backcourt. Rathan-Mayes fits best as a wing guard. Scouting reports say Wiggins' high school teammate doesn't necessarily make his teammates better just yet, that he's more of a scoring guard than anything else. The natural expectation is for Brandon and Thomas, the two most-heralded signees in the 2012 class, to keep improving.
The bottom line is Wiggins signing with FSU obviously would turn the 'Noles into a nationally important squad. They'd be a Top 25 team based entirely on expectations. They'd be considered a contender to make a deep NCAA tournament run. Instead, they'll hope their two signees are ready to contribute right away and can provide some depth to a slightly above-average group of returnees.
With Pittsburgh and Syracuse joining the ACC, and Duke and North Carolina expected to be national title contenders, a top-four or five finish is probably out of the question, but FSU will still be better than the recent basement dwellers in the ACC.


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Lyndsay Faye moved to Manhattan in 2005 to audition as a professional actress; her schedule opened up when her day-job restaurant was knocked down with bulldozers. Her first novel Dust and Shadow: an Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson is a tribute to the aloof genius and his good-hearted friend whose exploits she has loved since childhood. After writing fifteen additional short stories over the next six years, she collected them in the critically acclaimed The Whole Art of Detection: Lost Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes.
Faye's fascination with the origins of the New York City Police Department led to her first Best Novel Edgar Award nomination; The Gods of Gotham, Seven for a Secret, and The Fatal Flame follow ex-bartender Timothy Wilde as he navigates the rapids of his turbulent city, learning police work in a riotous pre-Civil War political landscape. Following this trilogy, Faye turned to what she calls "satirical romance." Her Edgar-nominated Jane Steele re-imagines Jane Eyre as a gutsy, heroic serial killer who battles for justice with methods inspired by Darkly Dreaming Dexter. Her latest novel, The Paragon Hotel, follows "Nobody" Alice James as she flees the Harlem Mafia only to wind up in Ku Klux Klan-plagued Portland, Oregon in 1921.
Aside from the Edgar, Faye was nominated for a Dilys Winn Award, was featured in Best American Mystery Stories 2010, and is honored to have been selected by the American Library Association's RUSA Reader's List for Best Historical. She is an international bestseller and has been translated into 14 languages. While she doesn't teach writing professionally in any capacity (nor is she remotely qualified), she does a great deal of volunteer mentoring and workshops for libraries. In 2016, she was thrilled to implement the National Mentorship Program at Mystery Writers of America, and continues to serve as its coordinator.
Born in Northern California and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Lyndsay migrated back to "the Peninsula" and graduated from Notre Dame de Namur University with a dual degree in English and Performance. She worked as a professional actress throughout the Bay Area for several years, nearly always in a corset, and if not a corset then--at the least--heels and lined stockings. She has a very high pop belt and is a soprano, supposing that interests you.
Lyndsay and her husband Gabriel live in Ridgewood, Queens. During the few hours a day Lyndsay isn't writing or editing, she is most often cooking, cooing at her houseplants, nuzzling her cat (Prufrock), or sifting through thrift store racks for designer clothing. She is a very proud member of Actor's Equity Association, the Adventuresses of Sherlock Holmes, the Baker Street Babes, the Baker Street Irregulars, and Mystery Writers of America. She is hard at work on her next novel...always.


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Integrated Booking from One Medical
Not every medical issue needs to be resolved with an in-office doctor appointment. The Integrated Booking project was the first step to integrating care channels in order to funnel patients to the fastest care channel that's right for their medical issue.
Within 2 weeks of launching, 46% of users in the integrated booking flow experience requested virtual care (project target for success was 10%!). This opened up appt. inventory for patients with serious issues.
product strategy, prototyping, visual design, research, interaction design
iOS and Android
When interviewing people on their use of virtual care, I found that the mental model people have of virtual care is that it's appropriate when traveling or in an emergency. With the Data Team's help, I was able to corroborate these findings. A significant portion of Office Visits were booked for issues that could get treated virtually. To change existing mental models, I focused on a solution contextual to the user's behavior and gently guide them towards receiving care virtually.
On Using Data to Inform Design
I involved Engineering and Data early to help us understand implementation trade-offs between using structured data vs unstructured data. I then spent a few hours going to the One Medical clinic next to HQ for quick guerrilla usability testing with patients in the waiting room. Each time we had enough feedback, I quickly iterated on the screens then hopped back into the clinic for more testing. Here's a screenshot of a small sample of the Invision prototypes created for this:
Fast Feedback & Iteration Loops
Each iteration and usability test validated or invalidated core assumptions. This quick feedback loop also armed us with information when managing stakeholder desires. Here is a prototype of the final deliverable:
The final experience surfaces the two most common reasons requiring an office visit, the 5 most frequent reasons a patient comes in when their issue could be treated virtually (structured data), and an "other" field (unstructured data). Within two weeks of this going live, 46% of users selecting one of the 5 visit reasons that could be treated virtually were requesting a video visit. That trend continued to hold. Here's the full flow: