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I have to admit that arriving to Phnom Penh felt a bit like traveling back in time. While this international field study of the Rotary Peace fellowship was designed with the idea of studying the post-war reconstruction and peacebuilding of a country, Cambodia is still in the process of recovering from tremendous damage of decades of wars and foreign interventions. Almost twenty-one years ago they had their first free and transparent elections -under the supervision of the United Nations- and since then, some progress has been achieved but there's still a lot to be done. Our field study included more than 10 organizational meetings with different Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in three different cities (Phnom Penh, Pursat and Siem Reap); additionally we had several field visits to some of their projects, which was very inspiring.
One thing that impacted me deeply, early on our field trip was the visit to the Choeung Ek Genocide Memorial ("Killing Fields") and the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum ("S-21") -a school-turned-prison during the time of Democratic Kampuchea. Not just because of the thick air that we breathed while there; and the thousands of unidentified skulls that we saw on display in a seventeen-story ivory tower; but because it's hard to see the inhumane conditions in which those men, women and children were held in and the types of torture that they were subject to before leaving this world.
Before coming to Cambodia, I had listened to hundreds of stories of torture from my survivor clients (from Cambodia and many other countries where torture is or was practiced like Cameroon, Eritrea or Sudan -to name a few) but being there, walking the same grounds where tens of thousands were held inhumanely, was a very painful experience. I will not forget. The big question that I'm taking with me after visiting Cambodia is how can we foster forgiveness and peace without forgetting that these violations of human rights and violent behaviors are still being repeated in our times. We've seen it happen in Rwanda; in Bosnia; in Democratic Republic of Congo; Syria and most recently in Central African Republic. In all these, one group has tried to erase diversity of thought, expression and opinion of another group. Sadly, many countries today are still experiencing some of these same attitudes -both in peace and in conflict- but why do other countries stay silent knowing what could happen?
For most of us visiting Cambodia for the first time, deciphering the events and motifs of the Khmer Rouge era was at the center of the discussions in almost every single one of the visits and conversations with local NGO staff and even with our guides who were so kind to share more of their personal stories with us. However, those three years, eight months and twenty days were such a horrific time that I can understand why Cambodians would prefer to forget and not talk about what happened. The fact that only foreigners were visiting these memorials could be an indicator of how Cambodians would rather delete this from their memory, even when they were meant to acknowledge this dark time of their history and help them rebuild their country. Today, Cambodians are tired of this "victim" label. Has their government tried to move away from it? It's enough. But does the Government agree with its people or are they just interested in getting more charity-tourism and reconstruction funds from foreign governments and hundreds of NGOs?
Cambodians are trying to tell a different story. This is a young country -77% of the population is under the age of 40- which means that most of them were young children during the Khmer Rouge era. Their lives have been marked by the deaths of family members, friends and neighbors. Many continue to search for answers. At the same time, they also want to move away from those painful memories and look forward to a better and brighter future. We were told that this could be connected to Buddhism, as for them focusing on the present and the future is more important than getting stuck in the past.
How is civil society contributing to change the image of Cambodia? Are they trying to rebrand their country to attract investment, more tourism and/or to improve relations with other states? And who composes civil society in Cambodia? Is it limited to Cambodian citizens and private companies or are the over five hundred NGOs with a combination of foreign and local staff also included here? From what I saw, NGOs have come to fill in the gaps on areas that the government is not paying attention. Agencies like Friends International, are fostering youth integration and showing a new face -and a different flavor- of Cambodia through their cooking academy, various restaurants and distinctive menus.
Cambodian diaspora that has returned to the country has also put a lot of effort into changing those negative perceptions, especially through the arts. Examples are fashion designer Romyda Keth; movies like 'The Missing Picture', nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2014 Oscars, and documentaries like 'A River Changes Course', winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary at Sundance Film Festival, are products of the explosion of creativity and culture that has emerged in the post-war era of Cambodia. Nevertheless, there's not enough being done by domestic or international actors to use arts in their favor.
Thirty-five years after the fall of the Communist Party of Kampuchea (CPK or Khmer Rouge), I could feel the leftover effects of all the lies and confusion infused on the population by the CPK and the atrocities of the Cambodian Genocide. But I tried looking further and listened carefully and I found the strength that comes from the pain that this country has suffered: their resilience.


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Social Justice Project
Today cohort 11 started our journey with Dr. Jay Marks and Naomi Khalil. I didn't know what to expect since I have never participated in one of Jay's professional developments. I can say, I left with my head spinning. It was difficult, but in such a good and thought-provoking way.
The sequence for how Jay and Naomi rolled out the SJP was very thoughtful. It was purposeful and promoted thought and discussion. At times it was awkward, uncomfortable, and hard, but you walked away from every activity thinking, questioning, and wondering...
The purpose of this post is really to highlight the core meaning of day 1 and also share the strategies that we went through. I find I spend a lot of my PD time thinking about the information being presented and discussed. I take time to process it, analyze it, and then form ideas/thoughts/opinions, which is often difficult in the moment (for me). Day 1 forced me to step outside of my comfort zone and share personal pieces of who I am and articulate my cultural background and identity. Sound scary? Uh, yeah. It was! Very necessary work for what I think will lead us into day 2.
Sorry guys... this post is kind of long... :]
We started out with a Cultural Proficiency Receptivity Scale in which we rated where we fell on various statements such as, "I am committed to creating both an educational environment and learning experiences for our students that honor and respect who they are." At the end of the inventory we added up our scores and did a reflection on our results. This was the first and one of the only activities in which we would be doing on our own. I think it set the tone for some of our ideals as an educator in relation to culture.
Handout: Cultural Proficiency Receptivity Scale
We immediately went into the circle activity, which I quite like as an icebreaker. It's an introduction to who we are and then when one person in the group finds a 'link,' they come up and link arms with that person. You do this until you form a circle. Depending on the information shared can lead the group into a discussion. This activity forces the participants to find a connection with another person, then share why it's a link and more about yourself. Mine was about being adopted. It felt strange to make that my linked information because I never talk about it, but as I have found through the process, it makes up a significant part of my cultural background.
As a group (Royal Oak team) we listed out norms for our group and the work. We had 8 items and we reduced it down to the top 3 in which we would share with the whole cohort. Our three were respect, active engagement, and support system. We went around the room and each group added their number 1 and justified it and then number 2, and number 3. We ended up with 9 norms that the whole cohort (made up of four districts) all agreed to.
We segued into, what I think, was the most important part of the day. This strategy is the way I think about almost everything that I do. In order to move forward with action or decision, one has to really understand why we are doing what we are doing. What is the purpose? Why does it matter? Why should people care? I think of Simon Sinek's book "Start With Why." Sounds so simple, but a lot of times we gloss over the 'why' to get to the work/action. We spent some time reflecting on keywords that went with Social Justice, examples of SJ and non-examples of SJ. In the end we had to come up with a definition for SJ. This reminded me a lot of my Philosophy for my Art Education course. I always remember two memorable things that my professor always said, "Frustration leads to learning!" and "What is your definition of [insert word]?" I was challenged with coming up with my definition for education, success, teaching, etc. Really defining what that meant to me. What it was for me wasn't what it was for everyone else and that was A-OK. I think this pairs with SJ. Everyone's definition is different. Just like every culture is different, but even though there are differences, there are so many commonalities.
Handout: Frayers Model (sub characteristics for keywords)
The 5 Whys is such an easy activity, but one that really narrows down to the core meaning of how you think about something. This can be used in the classroom for almost anything. I think it was eye opening for me because it really moved me to articulate a meaning. The question was, " Why is Social Justice important for our students?" Then you answered your first Why? And second, third, fourth and fifth until you come down to the core of the why. My why was... "Because ultimately, we want our students to be good to one another. We want them to be good well-rounded citizens." To me, it's about humanity. Your SJ definition will depend on why you feel SJ is important.
Handout: 5 WHYS
Ah, now we meet our critical friend. You were supposed to lock eyes with someone from across the room and go over and say 'hey'. My critical friend is Radhika from Clarkston. We shared our 5 WHYS and then had to "double date" with two other people (an administrator from Oxford and our own Shawn LL). We were given a dice with talking prompts and had to share out. Oddly, it was one of the most difficult parts of the PD. I think it was because we only had 4 minutes to get through 4 prompts. Four prompts in which most people don't really think about on a day-to-day basis so for me, I needed more thinking time.
Dice Questions: 3 Things You Wished You Would Have Known When You Were Younger, 3 Bucket List Items, First Crush, Secret handshake, Someone Who Inspires You. As a side, talking about your first crush to your Super... is kind of awkward. : ]
Another activity that stretched us to think about our own personal culture was the cultural portraits. This would be a great activity for students and one in which we could incorporate with a relationships and identities lesson. We were given very broad directions on creating a portrait of our cultural identity. We finished them and posted them up for a gallery walk. Some were very design forward, others were wordles, some were mind maps, lists, pictures, etc. We found many differences (which is to be expected), but the commonalities were those of foundational values. Though we are different we value many of the same things regardless of cultural background.
After we took our gallery tour we gathered to discuss portraits in groups of fours.
We filled out the social identity wheel. The idea was to become aware of how identity fits into being a social justice educator. Seeing a theme through these activities yet? The filling out of this wheel was super easy! After we filled it out, we our critical friend we were to talk about our wheel for 3 minutes straight. If you got done you weren't allowed to speak. You had to honor the 3 minutes. Sounds easy to talk about yourself for 3 straight minutes? Yeah... no. Actually, to me the talking was very easy it was the active listening for 3 minutes that was hard. The interesting piece was that you as an individual are processing while you are talking for 3 minutes. It's a deeply personal 3 minutes with your critical friend (who mind you... is a stranger). There is a sense of trust that you immediately share with this person.
Handout: Social Identity Wheel
We ended with an elevator speech journal. It was meant to be something quick about what you learned through the day. Do you think that was the end? Of course not, we were tasked with finding someone and sharing out our reflection as well.
This was not part of the professional development today, but more resources that were shared by our ESL Coordinator that I think are beneficial and worth sharing out to the digital community. Thanks Christy Osborne! Follow her on Twitter @COsborne_ESL
So what does this all mean?
Social Justice is deeply personal. It stems from the core of who we are. It's rooted in our own personal identities and this takes a lot of inner reflection, thinking, open-mindedness, and thoughtful processing. After the work we did at the workshop, it was a great reminder to note all of the commonalities and connections between all of us as people. Human beings. Why is it so difficult to talk about these things? Why is it sometimes so difficult to be good to one another? These are just questions to think about. I want to echo the message that has been sent throughout our district... there is more work to be done.
I will leave you with a video Jay and Naomi shared with us.

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I am privileged, institutionalised, pessimistic, observing, solipsistic, indecisive, spiteful.
When do you feel lonely?
What does home mean to you?
Complete a ritual and record the results.
What's the most realistic feeling you know?
Who do you want to become?
What captivates you?
Face your fear.
Please create a portrait of me.
What is the most curious thing about people?
When will it end?


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Some students just need a little something extra in order to perform to their potential. We offer a variety of personalized enrichment programs at our clinics that are designed to enhance and enrich student's learning.
This enrichment program is geared towards students who are performing near grade level with their reading and spelling, but just need exposure to the English suffixes and multi-syllable reading and spelling offered in our Discover Reading© Fast Track program.
The note-taking, summarizing, and study skills learned in the enrichment version of our comprehension program can serve to improve students' grades. Discover Meaning© Fast Track focuses on the application of higher level comprehension skills to school-based material.
The Reading Foundation is excited to offer a new spelling program offered in an engaging small group setting; a program rooted in solid research and with proven results.
Students are instructed in lessons providing precise letter-sound knowledge, the accurate sequencing of letter-sounds, and in fundamental English spelling patterns; all of which are essential skills for proficient spellers.


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Millions of Americans are forced to live every day of their lives afflicted by mental illness. Unfortunately, there are many stigmas attached to these diseases, as their intangibility makes it difficult for people who do not suffer from them to understand the full extent of their debilitating nature. In 2013, to help fight this stigma and to raise awareness on the numbers of people who truly suffer from these conditions, President Barack Obama declared May to be National Mental Health Awareness Month.
It is also important to highlight the fact that people who suffer from mental illnesses may receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, just like people who suffer from physical illnesses and injuries. For the purposes of SSD benefits, a "disability" is defined as being any type of condition that limits or prevents a person from working. Anyone who cannot work for a period longer than one year or who has a condition that will likely lead to death could qualify for these benefits.
There are a number of mental health conditions that could lead to someone qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits. Common examples include schizophrenia, manic depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, but there are many other conditions that could severely hinder your ability to work and earn a living on a regular basis. Thus, SSD represents an important social safety net that can help prevent you from suffering extreme financial hardships.
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Action Buttons in PowerPoint 2010 for Windows
Learn how to insert an Action button on a slide in PowerPoint 2010.
Author: Geetesh Bajaj
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
OS: Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP
Shapes are the building blocks of almost anything you do on your PowerPoint slides -- and PowerPoint provides hundreds of shapes categorized into nine types. Among all the shape types, Action Buttons work a little differently. Action Buttons are essentially rectangular shapes that are used as navigation aids to move between slides -- or even another presentation, document, or a web URL. You insert an Action Button in the same way as you insert any other shape:
- Launch PowerPoint 2010. Most of the time, PowerPoint will open with a new slide in a presentation that you may use in this tutorial – alternatively, you can open any existing presentation and navigate to the slide where you want to add an Action button.
- Select the Insert or Home tab of the
and then click the Shapes button to access the Shapes gallery that you
can see in Figure 1.
Figure 1: Action Buttons category within the Shapes gallery
- In the Shapes gallery, the last category is called Action Buttons
(highlighted in red in Figure 1, above) in
which you will find 12 variants of Action Buttons that serve different, default purposes.
While some Action Buttons sport icons that remind you of VCR style Play, Rewind, or Forward
buttons, others include iconography for concepts such as Home, Sound, Help, Information, etc.
Click to select the Action Button of your choice, as shown in Figure 1 above. This will change the cursor to a cross hair as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2: Cursor changes to a cross hair to indicate shape insertion mode
- Place this cursor on your slide where you want to insert the selected Action Button
(refer to Figure 2 above). Now, either click once on the slide to place the Action
Button, or click and drag on the slide to create an instance of the Action Button in the size you
desire. As soon as the Action Button is placed on the slide, the Action Settings
dialog box pops up, as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3: Action Settings dialog box with a Action Button placed on the slide
Within the Action Settings dialog box, you can change the default behavior of the inserted Action Button. For now, just close the dialog box by clicking the OK button. Notice the new Action Button on your slide, as shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4: Action button inserted
Since an Action Button is essentially a shape, you can change its appearance by using techniques explained in the PowerPoint Shapes and the Fills, Lines, and Effects tutorials on this site.
- Save your presentation.
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Action Buttons in PowerPoint 2011 for Mac
PowerPoint Keyboard Shortcuts and Sequences:
PowerPoint 2013, 2011, 2010, 2007 and 2003
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These five EU LLP projects under the subheadings as Comenius school
partnerships and Comenius Multilateral and Comenius Regio Projects are
related to Sustainable development.
In these projects Sustain project's aims and activities, Sustaining
Development themes, Education for Sustainable Development concepts and
approaches and the SUSTAIN collaborative platform was introduced. SUSTAIN
files, leaflets and bookmarks are distributed.
To obtain the approbation of the Lesson Plans as the Project Good
Practices we invite the teachers to visit the project database to implement
and adapt the Lesson Plans in their local context. This crossed
implementation process will prove the effectiveness and adaptability of the
lesson plans.
1 - Comenius School Partnerships Project " NLC-Natural Learning Concept (http://www.nlcproject.org/) " Project No: 2010-1-TR1-COM06-13683-1 We carried out "Nature Based Learning Concept" of which the
children learn through experiences and in a natural environment to the
world. Thanks to the being in cooperation with students and teachers from
four countries, the project will bring together different cultures. The
purpose of our project is to engage the learners and pupils who are away
from the nature and natural learning through teaching in nature concept
because of the urbanization & technology. Since pupils can learn happily
when they are oriented towards the natural environment and they immerse
themselves in the fantastic aspects of life. The project will contribute the
pupils to develop their cognitive creativity, improve problem solving skills
and focusing their attention on the task at hand. Within the scope of the
project; there will be established natural observatory rooms, organized
international exhibitions, film festivals, recorded a music album, performed
dance shows along two years. Thus, both the children and the parents will be
provided a unique experience. Leading Country: Turkey-Kartal Doga High School Partner Countries: Swiss, Poland On 6th March, 2012 in Szkola Podstawowa z Oddzialami Integracyjnymi in DUSZNIKI- ZDROJ a seminar was held for teachers. Sustain projects aims and activities, Sustaining Development themes, Education for Sustainable Development concepts and approaches and the SUSTAIN collaborative platform were introduced to class teachers by Duygu Dogan. The common link between NLC & SUSTAIN was underlined. SUSTAIN leaflets are distributed. A sample SUSTAIN Lesson named Rubiks Cube (Thinking Skills Course) by Ramazan Sezer given to the students.
2 - Comenius School Partnerships Project " Reflection of Multicultural Character Development " Project No: 2010-1-TR1-COM06-16274-1 The purpose of this project is to educate & introduce our
cultural values to others and their own to ours. Acquisition of
Multicultural perspective has of paramount importance for the sake of multi
cultural development of early child learners. Therefore, the richness of
different cultures in the world can best be introduced through an early
education via parents, education centres, society, storytelling etc.
This project will be implemented for 2 years with other partners from
different European countries that are agreed to be a partner based on these
three main themes for the character development. The main themes are:
(a) Responsibility;
(b) Sharing/Caring;
(c) Helping.
Leading Country: Sariyer Doga Kindergarten, Turkey Partner Countries: Spain, Hungary, Poland
3 - Comenius School Partnerships Project " RESPECT " Project No: 2011-1-FR-COM06-24439-4 Nowadays, Individuals do not pay enough attention to the protection rules of environment. There is an urgent need to develop new strategies to raise individual's awareness about environmental problems. The project aim is to develop pedagogy of values in our schools; to strengthen friendship ties between teams in different public schools. We think that we can get together our power to make changes. So, the adolescents become not only aware also sensitive to environmental problems. Our project "Let's respect to environment, and support European citizenship" is built on two main themes:
(a) Respect to environment;
(b) Respect to people in environment.
All the Project partners are sensitive to environmental problems. And a lot of actions were carried out to sensitize children to environmental problems such as activity with Poland (Word Week), three-dimensional art event in Portugal, botanic garden activity in France.
On 17th April, 2012 in a seminar was held for teachers in Istituto Comprensivo Statale di Diano Marina Sustain projects aims and activities, Sustaining Development themes, Education for Sustainable Development concepts and approaches and the SUSTAIN collaborative platform were introduced to pre-primary & primary teachers. The common link between RESPECT & SUSTAIN was underlined. SUSTAIN leaflets are distributed.
4 - Comenius Multilateral Project " TC4PI: Teacher Competences For Plurilingual Integration with
the Education " Project No: 526596-LLP-1-2012-1-ES-COMENIUS-CMP According to the Guide for the development of language
education policies in Europe, plurilingualism forms the basis of
communication in Europe and provides a more concrete basis for democratic
citizenship. Plurilingualism is viewed as a value and competence, that is, a
means of communication and a common and diversified way of relating to the
Other. The main reason for starting this project is the identification of a
notable lack of clarity as to which competences are required for teachers in
order to integrate an intercultural dimension in plurilingual education.
This situation requires rethinking teacher education. There is an important
visible lack of continuity among the different in lifelong training stages
according to the lifelong training policy claimed by the European
Commission: starting in pre-service teacher training (University stage) and
continuing through in-service teacher training.
5 - Comenius REGIO " Connecting People and Planet " Project No: 2012-1-GB1-COM13-185782 The aim of the project is to create an online network among
teachers and students from 11 to 14 through encouraging cooperation,
exchanging new ideas in language based on the social, environmental and
economic aspects of sustainable development that are the core of Natural
Learning Concept at Doga Schools and Winterhill Secondary School. DECSY will
set up the project web site and virtual learning platform that will be
updated and developed during two day local teacher training sessions, cross
region implementations and feedback/ reports from the project experts. The
virtual learning space will compromise zones for the students and teachers
including online language activities, lesson plans, records, methodological
articles including cultural and natural diversity to prove how ICT can
enhance, rather than detract from, a relationship with the human and natural
world. Doga Schools and Winterhill Secondary School act as the content
providers on the thematic areas connected with issues currently important
for the UK and Turkey which are: using educational learning technologies,
integration, multiculturalism in schools, the outdoor classroom,
eco-literacy / skills for sustainable living, innovation and enterprise
through ICT, the use of English as an international language in Turkish
schools and MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) in the UK schools. The project
aspires to focus on teachers acquiring new teaching methods and using them
correspondingly with ICT in the classroom via two day local teacher training
sessions in partner countries, cross region implementations with partner
schools and .quiz show. forums on the virtual learning space. Guidelines for
the effective use of the virtual space and project leaflets will be
disseminated to teachers, policy makers and the general public in one-day
dissemination seminars in partner countries. Relationships will also be
established through visits to CORES (Centers of Renewable Energy Sources) in
each region with a view to these Centers further using and disseminating the
learning from this Project, sustaining the impact well beyond the time frame
of this Project.
6 - COMENIUS Accompanying measures project " Key Methodology to Successful Competence Based Learning " Project No: 539401-LLP-1-2013-1-BG-COMENIUS-CAM KEYS aims to valorise achievements from completed projects aimed and acquisition of key competences for LLL and thus to provide support to teachers and school educators for implementation of competence based education congruent with the requirements of the contemporary life. The project intends to capitalise on the achievements of 5 Comenius Multilateral Projects implemented in the recent years and to promote their outcomes by disseminating them among school teachers and wider target group of educators in new national and international contexts. One of the five projects is SUSTAIN.


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In the July-August issue of Scene Zone Magazine, Miss Earth 2015 makes an earthy pictorial where she was styled as a Deity of sorts. Photographed by Arvin Cruz, she comes off as alluringly mysterious. Beautifully captured!
In the meantime, Angelia is busy travelling to different countries gracing the national finals of the next Miss Earth delegates which, I was sounded off, may be happening in Manila once again instead of the original plan to bring this year's edition somewhere in Macau. I was really hoping for another overseas hosting. But if negotiations have not prospered in that direction, then it's back to good old Manila for our usually reliable handling of the environment-themed pageant.
For now enjoy these photos with the following credits:
Photography | Arvin Cruz
Creative Direction | Edsel Los Baños
Styling | Leanne Ledesma
Hair and MakeUp | Bong Lee
Wardrobe | Uber Finds


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|DTOX by Samax Amen
I drew this cartoon portrait of muralist/emcee/spiritual activist Jerod DTOX Davies for his birthday earlier this month. I delivered it to him at his surprise birthday party, which was held in a rented movie theater with about a hundred of the coolest, most talented people in Dallas talking loud and laughing with Jerod as his favorite movie (The Abyss) watched us from the big screen.
I don't remember when I met Jerod, but he is the leader of the Dallas freestyle art squad called the Just Us League, of which I am a humble participant. His lovely ladyfriend Dehvon (above) bought this Cartoon Portraits for Jarod. Cartoon Portraits are typically head-shots on 8.5 x 11, but I had to give my man DTOX a free upgrade to 11 x 14 for his birthday, know what I mean?
Have a picture of yourself, a friend, or your favorite fictional or historical character turned into a cool cartoon drawing! Perfect for social media profile pics, avatars, and covers.
Anyways, I drew this with a brush marker on 11 x 14 bristol. A couple people have inquired about buying prints of this. You can CLICK HERE to order prints in multiple sizes on DeviantArt.


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Our design showcases cutting-edge sensing technologies allowing visitors to engage with the stories on display through immersive embodied interactions. We designed a highly theatrical space in which technology animates historical characters and places to foster playful learning driven by the public's own spontaneous curiosity and engagement. Our design includes interactive name tags for visitors, and a large immersive historical village in which people experience how their lives would evolve had they been born in Lugo at various times throughout its history.
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At Facebook's F8 Developer Conference, Facebook gave the world a glimpse of the future of communication and user experience.
This year at F8, Facebook's annual developer conference, Mark Zuckerberg offered a glimpse into the future by laying out the company's 10-year technology road map. Over the next 10 years, Facebook is placing great emphasis on virtual reality (VR), live video application programming interfaces (APIs), artificial intelligence (AI) and the most intriguing of the group — chatbots.
Image Source: Facebook F8 Livestream
Chatbots are computer programs that can hold text- or voice-based conversations, query information and even complete transactions. Though chatbots aren't technically a new technology, the rise of AI development and cognitive computing makes them far more useful than their predecessors.
Facebook's use of chatbots will be facilitated exclusively through messages sent through its Messenger application, enabling individuals and organizations to have an automated, intelligent assistants. Chatbots can function autonomously through pre-established workflows, and can query human support to learn new use cases or handle complex situations on which they haven't yet been trained. Facebook has its own chatbots in testing, but the company also announced an API, dubbed the Send/Receive API, that allows individuals to build their own chatbots. Welcome to the beginning of the next App Store — only this time it's for bots with specific functionalities and specialties.
As chatbot usage grows, we will begin to see both personal and enterprise applications of the technology.
At first glance, personal chatbots may seem like Siri or Cortana, but they'll be capable of completing more advanced functions such as ordering products, making recommendations and coordinating meetings. Facebook has been testing M, a personal assistant chatbot (with some human support), that is the equivalent of having a secretary on call 24 hours a day.
Image Source: Facebook F8 Livestream
With enterprise chatbots, businesses and governments will have an always-on representative available to answer questions, provide support and take payments. Upon their launch, enterprise chatbots will communicate solely via instant messages (IMs), but as the technology matures, they will gradually expand to more intelligence voice-based interfaces.
Facebook's chatbot announcement comes on the heels of Microsoft's own Bot Framework, which was announced at Build, the company's developer conference, at the end of March. Along with Microsoft, other technology companies, such as Amazon, have begun to invest heavily in chatbot and AI infrastructure, and supporting ecosystems.
And as the artificial intelligence race continues to heat up, chatbots are well on their way to becoming the next medium we use to interact with the world and data around us.
To watch the full F8 Keynote click here.


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Choosing Plus Size Halloween Costumes
Halloween is not just for the slim and fit. Almost everyone loves the holiday, and someone who may be a bit heavier than their friends does not have to stay home, or settle for a costume that is drab and uninteresting. There are many great ideas for plus size Halloween costumes that look great and can be the best ones at a party. You obviously do not want to go out in a negligee if you don't have the body for it, but don't worry, that is far from your only option for dressing up and hanging out with friends on this fun holiday.
What helps when choosing plus size Halloween costumes is to remember that you want to look for the out of the ordinary type of costume. Don't limit your imagination to what you think of as common costumes. You can find things that are much more interesting, and things that you are going to feel comfortable in while you are out. What good is going out if you are going to feel out of place and poorly dressed? You want plus size adult costumes that work for you and your body size. That is the key to good style anyway - no matter when you are dressing.
Look for these plus size Halloween costumes on the Internet. What you will be looking for are things that come in these sizes, and there are more than you think, and also things that you think are going to feel good for you when you wear them. Though there can be discomfort with any type of Halloween costume, you want to know you are not going to be self conscious, even if you have an itchy spot from odd material. Feel good, and you are going to have more fun when you go out in your plus size Halloween costumes.
You can put together your home made plus size Halloween costumes if you want to do so. You can look around for ideas through the Internet to find what would work well for you. You may have to buy some parts and pieces, but that is easy enough. Use your imagination for all that it is worth, and come up with something you can be proud of. You may not think you can be a few of your ideas, but that is not an option. Do what you want, and figure out how to do it in a way that you are going to have a good time.
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By now, the debate among Spider-Man fans about Sony's rebooted movie franchise directed by Marc Webb versus the "original" Spider-trilogy from Sam Raimi seems futile. Both sets of films have their flaws, and thanks to the recent Sony hack, all we know for sure is that no one really knows what to do with the web-head at this point.
One notable method the newer films starring Andrew Garfield used to stand apart from the Raimi entries was to keep Peter Parker in high school, and thus not yet a freelance photographer for the Daily Bugle and its Spidey-hating editor-in-chief, J. Jonah Jameson. Of course, the Oscar-nominated (for Whiplash) J.K. Simmons was so beloved in the role that it would be difficult to imagine anyone else taking it over.
The latest update on the state of Spider-Man has Sony executives denying the rumor suggesting that Spidey may very well take on a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe by appearing in The Avengers: Infinity War - Part 1, becoming the new face of The Avengers following the events of Captain America: Civil War and beyond.
Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson himself was interviewed by Howard Stern recently (hat tip to /Film) and when talk inevitably turned to when we'd see another Spider-Man movie, Simmons replied:
I just heard that we…that's a possibility.
As for whether or not Simmons would return to the role he's arguably most famous for, the actor responded in the affirmative, saying, "Absolutely."
Did Simmons accidentally let the cat at least partway out of the bag? We know that Sony execs are having a summit this month on the future of their one comic book franchise, and as of right now the supervillain team-up Sinister Six is still technically on, with a November 2016 release date. Is this the project Simmons is almost-kind-of-halfway alluding to?
Whether or not Sony and Marvel can hammer out an agreement over sharing Spider-Man, including the highly respectable Simmons in what may be his signature role could either serve as a connective element for fans or just a distraction. It will ultimately depend on Sony's angle going forward and if the character will fit into the inevitable next incarnation of the iconic webslinger's universe.
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Why, oh why had I not thought of this earlier? Pickled mushrooms are one of my favorite pickles and I've only ever had the vinegar pickled kind. Of course mushroom ought to make a great lactoferment! These are great on their own or as a salad topping. Flavoring with thyme and marjoram just seemed right.
Ever on a mission to perfect my mad fermenting skilz, I mixed things up quite a bit this week. First, I ordered some Caldwell Starter Culture for vegetables from Cultures for Health. Why use this instead of whey? Because it contains bacteria that is found in soil not milk, which is perfect for vegetables. It contains b.plantarum, Ln.mesenteroides, and Pc.acidilactici. Yes, whey works and I've never had a problem with it, but that's not the case for everyone. The thing that kept me from using it all my fermenting years was the price. I have a ready supply of whey and didn't want to spend money on something extra. But curiosity got the best of me. I want to see the difference. In the coming weeks as I'll use the culture more and more, I'll let you know my opinion.
Second change? I'm going to be using a 2% salt brine solution instead of just guessing. I don't like guessing. It usually works out but sometimes it doesn't. I put too much salt in one of my ferments making it unpalatable. To obtain a 2% solution, mix in 19 grams sea salt per 4 cups filtered water. If I wanted to be extra cautious, I would weigh the salt but I haven't reached that level of crazy yet. Fermenting for me needs to be easy.
I expect great things from these changes. Here is the first great thing.
Lactofermented Mushrooms
- 8-16 oz mushrooms (I used crimini)
- 1/8 tsp vegetable culture
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme
- a few sprigs of fresh marjoram
- 2 cloves of garlic, smashed
- 2% salt brine (19 gms salt per 1 quart of water)
One thing to keep in mind with mushrooms, they are filled with quite a bit of air. I found that I had to add some brine throughout the week to keep the mushroom submerged and take extra care to hold them under the water. Try placing a few cabbage leaves on top of the mushrooms and weighing it down with something. You'll also notice this jar is only half full. It was full when I started. Next time I might try pressing more mushrooms in.
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"it is not the policy of the Club to not use Hull City"
Hull City held its awards ceremony last night, and our congratulations to those who received recognition for their efforts throughout 2016/17: Brandon Fleming, Josh Tymon, Sam Clucas and Harry Maguire, the latter picking up a pair of awards each. Congratulations to all.
But what's this on the trophies themselves?
Which is very strange, because a fans' committee was told, with a straight face last week, there "it is not the policy of the Club to not use Hull City".
It's tempting to get angry at the club, yet again, for their gratuitously awful conduct. However on this occasion, it seems more appropriate to feel sympathy for players who've worked hard this season and seen their efforts rewarded, only to be have it devalued by trophies bearing the name of a non-existant club designed purely to wind up the people who cheer for them every week.


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Having actual estate license in the state of California can actually make for a lucrative profession, however actually obtaining a license can be an intimidating course of. The store has been usually flat because the fall of 2008, and I actually have returned to work so my spouse and I both have jobs and personal income. I am establishing this service as a Free Buyers Agent in Brisbane in its place service for consumers on this situation. You may be quick in charge the latest rate of interest hike or world real property market turmoil for this, but it's not the case. From the award-wining author of the satirical 'Agents Diary' Blog and Sunday Times columnist, comes an all new insight in to what happens the other aspect of the estate agent's window. I do say, proper at the start of my article, that there are plenty of reputable brokers out there.
One thousand two hundred and eighty two tried the real estate examination for the second time in December. Upon receiving a passing score on the state exam, you may be issued a Voluntarily Inactive" Florida Real Estate Sales Associate License. If you see an agent with a NALS license you know that they've agreed to a high commonplace of customer service, are part of the Client Money Protection Scheme, and can supply impartial redress. You'll never be unemployed – Real estate companies are in search of new brokers on a regular basis. By this time most brokers have advanced to the highest ranges of their corporations, typically working with blue-chip properties.
Many sellers are unaware that some lenders, in sure circumstances, settle for a short sale." That is the place the bank agrees to take less for the property than the vendor owes for it. The bank additionally agrees on a commission charge for the agent. Sellers should search the recommendation of a reliable real property advisor or actual property attorney to guarantee they fulfill their disclosure obligations.
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Technology patents exist, and the Web is built on technology. Those basic concepts are combining to cause a swirl of controversy. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the standards-making body of the Web, has proposed allowing patent holders to charge fees for technologies that become part of the Web standards. Proponents say it's the sensible thing to do. Opponents say it will sabotage the open foundations on which the Web is built.
Up till now, "www" has meant "free for all." Web standards such as HTML can be used royalty-free. All current standards are either nonpatented technology, or the companies don't enforce the patents.
The public comment period for the proposal generated more than 2,000 mostly opposed messages, calling it everything from a "great fallacy" to a "power grab by big business." Apple and Hewlett-Packard, both listed among the proposal's authors, have backpedaled and asked W3C to reconsider.
Large technology companies that can navigate the expensive patent process, push for their patents' inclusion in a Web standard and follow up to collect their royalties are the most likely to gain financially. But in practice, analysts believe it could be difficult to generate large profits from Web standards. The effect the policy could have on growing businesses is still unclear. Expect W3C to make a final decision this month.


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Gwen Stefani guest mentored on this week's episode of American Idol, and with contestants dropping like flies and the title edging ever closer, each performance is more important than ever. Stefani was on hand for '80s week, which is a time to be joyous, to sing oldies-but-goodies, and to break out your circus formal wear. Well, that last one may only apply to Randy.
This was a pretty great week for the contestants but of course, some shone brighter than others. Joshua Ledet got a standing O for his powerhouse rendition of "If You Don't Know Me by Now" and Skylar took a break from her signature stomping to give a really classy performance of "Wind Beneath My Wings." Meanwhile, Hollie Cavanagh didn't quite rock "What a Feeling," but she did rock some awesome rhinestone hair clips. In addition to their solos, the contestants also pulled double duty with duets. Colton and Skylar made a cute pair, Hollie and DeAndre got "so excited" and Jessica and Joshua proved they would be the best wedding singers ever. I was actually partial to the combo of Elise and Phillip, as they have two of my favorite voices in the competition. Did you watch? Whose turn on the Idol stage is up?


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Always have a hard time getting a seat at Grand Banks?
The owners of the popular Manhattan oyster bar—located on a historic wooden boat on the Hudson River—are opening two new seasonal oyster restaurants: Island Oyster, a 32,000-square-foot site on Governor's Island featuring a 100-foot bar, and Pilot, set to debut at Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6.
"We're taking what we do at Grand Banks and trying to make it a little bit more accessible," says Alex Pincus, who co-owns the bar with his brother, Miles.
Customers can expect a "pretty easy-going summer menu" at Island Oyster, with highlights including fish tacos and of course, sustainability harvested oysters. Grand Banks chef Kerry Heffernan—inventor of the Shake Shack burger—will be the head chef at Island Oyster, where he'll get his second-go at creating another "fantastic" burger, Alex says. (The kitchen at Island Oyster, which had a soft opening Fourth of July weekend, is set to open later this month, but the bar is open for now.)
The Pincus brothers secured the Governor's Island space after winning a bid for the spot, which they discovered through their work with Billion Oyster Project, a Governor's Island-based project aiming to restore one billion oysters to New York Harbor.
The second restaurant, Pilot, is set to open toward the end of the month and will be located on a historic wooden schooner the brothers found "wasting away in a shipyard" and decided to restore, Alex says.
"The food at Pilot will be quite a lot like the food at Grand Banks, with a couple of twists sort of pushing a little bit harder on the end of New American Brooklyn cuisine, and pushing a little bit harder on some of the influences from the food we grew up on in New Orleans," he says. Pilot's signature dish, the soft shell crab po' boy, was created on a whim at Grand Banks years ago, and the crew had been holding onto the recipe ever since, waiting for the perfect opportunity to serve it.
"[At Pilot] we're having different cocktails and different menu options, but it's a very similar experience with a different view, a different boat and a different location," Alex says. "We basically took what we did at Grand Banks and tried to find a way to do it better."


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Pictures of the rumored pink iPhone 6S have leaked via the Chinese social media network, Daliulian.net.
If real, the pictures add fuel to the rumors that Apple is planning on releasing a pink version of its next iPhone.
So far, Apple offers white/silver, black/gray, and white/gold colored iPhones.
Both the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus appear pictured in the image on the right.
So far, other rumors about Apple's next iPhone model include an improved camera, a Force Touch display, and a stronger body that'll prevent bending.
There are also rumors of an iPhone 6C that could be a iPhone 6 that's repackaged with colorful plastic, much like the iPhone 5C was to the iPhone 5.
This could be completely fake, however, as it's extremely easy for someone with a little Photoshop know-how to add some pink coloring to iPhones. And there's no indication whatsoever that the phones pictured right are the iPhone 6S. For all we know, they could be a bunch of photoshopped iPhone 6 models.


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- Make a note of the size of the linux-swap partition 4 GB in my case
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Laryngitis is the infection of larynx. The larynx is at the top of the trachea (windpipe) at the front of your throated contains vocal cords. Sometimes referred to croup, there can be many causes. It can be acute as inflammation can block the upper airway. It is caused by a virus in most cases though bacterial cause is rare.
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James Hunt is a Singer/Guitarist from the British & Irish Modern Music Institute in Brighton.
James has a very large repertoire spanning from the 1960s through to modern day material which will cater for all ages. With music from Ed Sheeran, Sterephonics, Oasis, David Bowie, The Beatles and more, James' setlist and style can cater for most events.
James has a large variety of experience performing live and has previously performed with multiple groups all across the UK supporting acts such as The Animals, The Tremeloes, Amelia Lily and many more.


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Guest Post: 4 Things to Look for in Your 401(k) Service Provider
Every business should care about ways to help employees prepare for the future. This guest blog from our friend and colleague Ivie Burns with Morgan Stanley offers some great advice about 401k plans. 401(k) salary deferral plans are among the most popular retirement plans today. A 401(k) plan allows employees to "defer" a part of their pay. The deferred pay is deducted from an employee's paycheck and is placed into the employer's tax-qual


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According to him, the Ducati valuation was "beyond our comprehension." Edited excerpts:
What does Triumph bring to the table?
It represents the last piece that was missing in our global motorcycle portfolio — a premium, easy-riding brand.
Will the action shift to the 250cc to 500cc market in India and other emerging markets?
It has been steadily (shifting). By 2020, regulations will demand that every mid-class bike must sport fuel injection, ABS, and other such technologies.
This is going to be an inflection point as it will recalibrate industry pricing in this segment and establish a near level playing field between the incumbents and the challengers. This is a magnificent opportunity for joint products from the Triumph-Bajaj partnership.
Can Bajaj replicate the success of KTM with Triumph?
What are the numbers that this partnership is looking at?
Hard to say, but extremely significant both in India and globally.
Why is there no equity component to this partnership like with the KTM deal?
Because our partnership with Triumph, as with our highly successful and enduring ones with Kawasaki and KTM, is based on significant mutuality of reward and recognition, reciprocity of skills and sacrifice and transparency of intent and information.
We are open to investment but don't consider it to be a prerequisite.
Are there any milestones in the agreement that you can tell us?
More on products and markets in good time.
With Triumph, what is the future of Dominar, which is making its presence felt in the market?
Dominar will keep growing as it serves its own segment globally, which is quite distinct from that of Triumph's.
With Triumph, Bajaj is not just entering a market considered the stronghold of your good friend Siddhartha Lal (of Eicher Motors, which owns Royal Enfield), but a segment that will see action from Mahindra-BSA-JAWA and TVS BMWs.
I'm not aware of their plans.
Did you get a call from Siddhartha after the announcement? Triumph is now right in his backyard.
Of course. We are good friends and we celebrate each other's successes. Other than Sid, my other good industry friend Vinod Dasari, as also others from different parts of the world, from Kawasaki to Polaris, have conveyed their compliments.
I treasure all these friendships with these very magnanimous leaders.
Why did Bajaj Auto/KTM pull out of Ducati?
For two good reasons: too much overlap with KTM and a valuation that is beyond our limited comprehension.


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Gov. Scott Walker is the devil, so naturally he hates education. At least that's the gist of the less benevolent feedback he received at the heights of the public union hysteria. This included one question for Walker's YouTube Brown Bag Lunch series from a Madison tweeter, who asked, fittingly enough, "Why do you hate education?"
"The answer is I love education," Walker said in his video response. "I love education from the public sector as well as those other opportunities we have in charter and choice schools."
After all, loving education doesn't mean you spoil it. If parents ask children to limit their Xbox intake to two hours a day and to wash their hands before dinner, they're not doing it because they hate kids and want them to suffer.
Along those lines: Is the discipline of pension and health care concessions for public school teachers so abhorrent that it must mean state Republicans hate education? I'm the one who would tell the kid to move out and get a job, not Walker.
In fact, we're slowly learning that Walker is the best thing to happen to Wisconsin public schools since No. 2 pencils.
In my hometown, it's been reported that Hartford Joint 1 School District will save nearly $800,000 from the concessions and by switching from WEA Trust health insurance to United Healthcare. This is not only enough to cover the projected $407,862 loss in state aid, but it results in a net plus of over $380,000.
This apparent magic trick is simply a direct application of free market economics: United Healthcare is willing to offer its coverage at a lower cost because it likes money and, therefore, making sales.
And how good is the coverage compared to the more expensive option? Walker is channeling his inner Paul Ryan and throwing teachers off the cliff, right?
"They are comparable coverages," District Administrator Mark Smits told the local Times-Press. "You can't guarantee everything at 100%, but the coverages are the same."
Even more dramatic is the well-reported $1.5 million surplus the Kaukauna School District is seeing, a turnaround from a $400,000 deficit. Kaukauna School Board President Todd Arnoldussen reported that the extra money will allow for more teachers, smaller class sizes and more free time available for staff - all cornerstone measurements of education quality in liberal standards.
Contrast that with Milwaukee Public Schools, where the Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association did not agree to the pension concessions. After the schools announced 519 layoffs, Superintendent Gregory Thornton estimated that had the MTEA made the concessions, $20 million and around 200 teaching jobs would have been saved.
Proving he must have gone to public school when Democrats were in office, MTEA President Bob Peterson blamed Walker for these lost jobs.
Our esteemed governor is saving schools money by the millions, freeing them up to hire more teachers and buy more books even as he reduces state aid, thereby saving taxpayers money. If this balanced and sensible approach to public school gets you branded a totalitarian in these parts, imagine the reaction if our governor didn't already love education.
Dan Kenitz of Waukesha is a freelance writer. Email firstname.lastname@example.com


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About Human Trafficking
The Department of Justice estimates that there are 300,000 children at risk of being trafficked into sexual slavery in the United States.
One in three runaway teens are picked up by a pimp/ trafficker within 48 hours of leaving home and becoming homeless.
Human Trafficking is a criminial business that profits from enslaving people for sexual servitute or exploitation and forced labor. It is the fastest growing and second largest criminal industry in the world today - second only to drug trafficking and tied with illegal arms - according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The Estimated number of people trafficked into the U.S. each year is 14,500-17,500. Of this number, 50% are children. Ninety eight percent of sex trafficking victims are women and girls.
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What's Happening
By supporting All Hands In you allow us to educate others in the Massachusetts community onthe issue of Human Trafficking. This is our own backyard and we need to train our community in awareness and prevention. In addition, we have begun to work with survivors one-on-one in addition to the Annual Sanctuary By The Sea Retreat we hold for survivors each Fall in Southern Maine. An opportunity in a safe place for healing, prayer, and fellowship at no cost to the Attendee.
Our major focus is to provide a house and residence program for women survivors of human trafficking and exploitation. By joining hands with us, you will help us achieve our goal of turning a house into a home for women.
If you know of a possible house location we could possibly rent, lease, collaborate, or purchase at a reduced cost, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
All Hands In is a 501c3 non-profit organization.
All hands in is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to raising awareness about local human trafficking through presentations and events, educating about the importance of purchasing fair trade items.
Our Commitment to Survivors
We are committed to making a difference in our community by providing educational awareness and events on the issue of human trafficking in addition to seeking opportunities to assist survivors of human trafficking.
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• To present to adults and youth educational awareness programs and events on human trafficking
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• To advocate with state and national government leaders for victims of human trafficking by petioning for stronger laws against traffickers, and lobbying for more government funds to provide vital services and programs for survivors
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All Hands In believes un the importance of receiving a fair wage and as part of our Human Trafficking awareness, we started the All Hands In Rolling Store, seliing Fair Trade® products such as coffee, tea, chocolate and oil. In addition, we also sell Thistle Farms® Bath & Body products made by women who have come off the streets of Nashville, TN from sexual exploitation and addiction.
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Thank you for your donation and joining hands with us.
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All Hands In will host our annual fundraiser on April 6th, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 29 Oakland Street, Medford, MA. Come join our team and fellow supporters as we look back at 2018's accomplishments, and look forward to what's in store for 2019! Hear stories of survival and healing; partnerships and celebrate with two local organizations receiving the "Hands in the Community" award for their service to All Hands In and making a difference in their communities.
Join us at 6:00 pm for a Ham and Turkey Buffet Dinner, Silent Auction, Baskets of Chance and purchasing products at the Take My Hand Rolling Store. Our program begins at 7:15 pm and will include a presentation by members of the All Hands In Team and special guests.


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Graduate, REALTOR® Institute
Frequently Asked Questions
You must complete the designation within 5 years of taking your first course.
Once you enroll in a payment method, send an email to email@example.com with the courses you would like to attend. Our system will not allow you to register online at this time.
Courses are offered at local associations around the state. Check the calendar for upcoming courses or contact your local association leaders.
GRI courses taken in 2010, 2011, or 2012 will count as elective hours in the new requirements. Please contact Professional Development and Member Engagement Specialist, Melissa Williams , firstname.lastname@example.com, for details.
Any of the REBAC designation or certification courses taken before you begin or during your pursuit of the GRI designation will be counted towards the elective hours. You must be an active, dues paid, member of the REBAC program in order to count the hours towards your GRI electives.
No, once you are enrolled in the Convenience Plan you're allowed to take courses at your pace. You will be billed in $45 per month installments for 12 months regardless of when you take the classes. Remember, you have 5 years to complete the designation.
GRI doesn't require you to pay anything beyond course and designation fees. Unlike some of the other designation programs, GRI doesn't charge a yearly fee to keep the designation active.
When you've finished all of your course work, simply apply for graduation and pay the $25 GRI Graduation Fee and you'll be designated! Email Melissa Williams - email@example.com - for more details.
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The Alabama Association of REALTORS® (AAR) is the largest statewide organization of real estate professionals comprised of over 16,000 members from 25 boards and 1,200 real estate companies. United by adherence to a Code of Ethics, our members work as real estate professionals in the sale, lease, appraisal, management and development of residential, commercial, rural and resort properties throughout Alabama.
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What if all the electronic games of the world shorted out? Could you invent a board game with your own cool rules to pass the time?
Think it! Explore it! Sketch it! Create it! Try it! Tweak it! Sell it! Use the Spark!Lab invention process to make your board game to play with family or friends.
Use over 220+ pieces, including cool game components such as a game board, sand timer, spinner, die, markers, stencils and stickers to create a new family game night classic.
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Defensive Publications are a method for the open source community to prevent the issuance of low quality software patents. These publications serve as evidence to disclose to the examiner what is new and innovative within the technology. Through Linux Defenders, developers collaborate with our team to ensure that these publications are effective in protecting the freedom to create, invent and operate.
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Use of File Extension Index for Faster Search
The unique concept of the present invention is the use of a file Extension Index to speed up the process of searching for files.
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