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Kelly Measamer
College: Nash Community College, East Carolina University BA Education
Why I love to teach: I am passionate about watching students learn and unlock doors to new ideas and concepts.
Renee Peele
College: Nash Community College
Degrees: Childcare Credentials I, Childcare Business
Area of Expertise/Passion: My passion is sharing/showing God's love to the children and getting to know the families in my class.
Why I love to teach: I enjoy loving on the children. I find excitement in that moment when I see them master the letter or number they have been working on.
Harriett Fisher
College: Barton College(Atlantic Christian College)
Degrees: BS Elementary Education
Area of Expertise/Passion: Kindergarten/ Teaching students how to read and enjoy it.
Why I love to teach: Teaching is my passion...watching/helping kindergarten students learn how to read and write. It brings my life joy and happiness to help students grow and learn!
Kim Evans
Teacher Assistant
Degrees: Associates in Applied Science, Physical Therapy Assistant
Area of Expertise/Passion: Exceptional Education needs
Why I love to teach: I believe "you teach a love for learning, and they can learn forever."
Elizabeth Wilson
College: NC Wesleyan College
Degrees: BS K-6 Education, Minor in History
Area of Expertise/Passion: Christian Education, Exceptional Education, Reaching the Whole Child
Why I love to teach: The teaching mission field is always changing. I love being challenged through curriculum changes, learning styles, and the different personalities of students.
First grade
Lori Griffin
College: Piedmont International University
Degrees: BA Religious Education
Area of Expertise/Passion: 1st grade teacher
Why I love to teach: As an early education teacher, it gives me joy to help a child develop a love for learning.
Kelly Leonard
College: Louisburg College, East Carolina University
Degrees: Associate in Arts, BS Elementary Education
Area of Expertise/Passion: Writing/Language Arts
Why I love to teach: I enjoy having an impact on the future. I get a chance to speak truth and knowledge into students.
Second grade
Jenniffer Lewis
College: East Carolina University
Degrees: BS Elementary Education (Concentration in Early Childhood)
Area of Expertise/Passion: Math/Science
Honors/Awards: Magna Cum Laude 1997, Teacher of the Year 1999-2000
Why I love to teach: Teaching children is a passion. I love to watch that light bulb spark, and to see the overall growth of students from year to year.
Melanie Wynne
Third grade
Paisley Roberson
College: Barton College
Area of Expertise/Passion: Passion for watching children grow.
Honors/Awards: Teacher of the Year at Red Oak Elementary, Teacher of the Year at Swift Creek
Why I love to teach: I love watching all children grow in any capacity. Watching the "light bulb come on" is the greatest feeling in the world.
Fourth grade
Kathy Morris
Linda Hughes
Teacher (History/Science/Bible)
College: Lander University
Degrees: BA Sociology, additional coursework in Education
Area of Expertise/Passion: History and Bible (I want children to learn it and love it.)
Honors/Awards: Magna Cum Laude
Why I love to teach: God put a love for children in my heart, and I love seeing how the Lord uses me in their lives.
Fifth grade
Dawn Brantley
College: Atlantic Christian College
Area of Expertise/Passion: My passion is teaching Bible because I learn as much from the children as they learn from me.
Why I love to teach: I love to teach because I can inspire students not only academically but also personally, especially in their walk with Jesus Christ. It is very rewarding to see their faces when they understand a new objective, but more heartwarming is when I see their walk with Jesus Christ become stronger. I chose to teach because I wanted to make a difference in a child's life (a positive difference) whether academically or personally.
Maria Watson
College: UNC Chapel Hill, East Carolina University
Degrees: BS Elementary Education, MA Reading Education
Honors/Awards: Nash Rocky Mount Teacher of the Year Nominee, HIS Radio Teacher of the Month
Why I love to teach: Teaching gives me the opportunity to impact and influence lives. I can fill their minds with knowledge, their hearts with truth, and guide them in the application of both. Children are a treasure from the Lord and teaching is a blessing. What a joy to see their eyes light up when they "get it"!
Media Specialist
Candice Belk
Library/Media Specialist
College: Appalachian State University, East Carolina University
Degrees: BS Elementary Education, MA Library Science
Area of Expertise/Passion: Reading, Technology, working with students
Why I love to teach: I love to teach students so I can share my love of reading! I am passionate about the importance of literature across the curriculum. I believe a firm foundation in reading can carry students far in their academic success.
Reading Enrichment & Remediation
Michelle Butler
Great Books Teacher, Reading Remediation
College: East Carolina University
Degrees: BS Early Childhood, MA Ed. Elementary Education, Minor in French
Area of Expertise/Passion: Teaching writing and reading
Why I love to teach: Teaching students to effectively write and read enables them to reach their potential for God. Teaching has lifelong implications for the students.


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Fuchsia and Silver Traditional Nail ArtHello Girls, I have a pretty and festive nail art to share with you today. Although stamping with Silver/Gold over dark gorgeous base is always a hit, for some reason I avoid it. It always turns out gorgeous in least effort . I think that is why I avoid it, because I like the suspense of nail art turning out be a hit or a miss. Anyways, I wanted to use some silver, bling and glamour in my nail art. Tell me did I succeed?
For the base I used Nubar 'Purple Mania'. Well there is nothing Purple in the polish. Its bright brilliant pink. I apply it when I just want to look at something bright and pretty. The polish is undoubtedly gorgeous. I mean , who doesn't get swayed by a good pink.
For stamping I used BornPretty Store Stamping Plate. I mean BPS rocking Stamping Plate world these days. They sent me this plate for review. Even had they not sent, I would have bought it. Each and every image of this plate is so lovely and usable. I can't tell you how often I turn to it.
You can buy it here and also gt a 10% site wide off by using by coupon code HQBQ10. The stamping is done by Barry M Silver Foil. Its pretty opaque silver which stamps impeccably.
As I said, I was looking for a little bling too. I topped my silver nails with a coat of Starilly 'Ultima'. I can't tell what insane silver holo it is. I can see all colors on its specs but I have totally failed on capturing it. Don't blame me, its raining crazy here and there is no sun. I will swatch and review Ultima next month.
Finally, I finished my nailart with my favorite Seche Vite. How do you find it? I find it gorgeous and festive. It looks very traditional due to the pattern and color combination. I cannot stop imagining how stunning a Saree would look with similar print and color combo.

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There are many signs that a person is an über nerd, but when it comes down to it there isn't much that can top recreating your fandom somewhere in your house. Now you can definitely count Peter Jackson as one of them, because he's gone and rebuilt Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' home in his basement.
Speaking to Stuff, Bino Smith, who worked on both Tolkien trilogies, Jackson and seven other members of the technical team built the replica in the grounds of Jackson's New Zealand mansion. It's not exactly obvious that it's there though, and getting to Bag End sounds a little bit complicated and ever so creepy.
Smith claims that you have to:
"Go down to the wine cellar and you pull a bottle, and it opens up a door, then you step out a look down this corridor - about 35 metres, we had to create it, then you go down one part, then there's a skeleton and some bodies, then you come out to a mock 'torture chamber', then you pull a book in a bookcase and the bookcase opens, and you walk into Bag End."
A skeleton and a mock chamber sounds pretty terrifying, but once that's done you do get to hang out in Bilbo's living room. Who wouldn't want to do that? Apparently even the likes of Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, and Danny DeVito have been spending time down there. I just wish they'd snap a few pictures, so we can really see if it's an exact replica. [Stuff via NME]


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Guess who's 24?! I'm kind of saddened by turning 24, but that's mostly because I was in bed with a sinus infection on my birthday weekend, so my plans pretty much got postponed. I did make myself get up on my birthday and go get my freebies from Ulta and Sephora, which turned into a mini shopping haul. I thought I'd go ahead and share with you because I got some pretty fun stuff!
** Swatches of all of the products will be at the end!
I had been wanting to get some toning shampoo and conditioner as my natural blonde was getting a little brassy. I chose the John Freida brand, as I knew it wouldn't die my hair purple, like some of the toning products can. It says it is for color treated hair, but I've noticed an impressive distance in my hair since I've been using it. I really enjoy this shampoo and conditioner and follow the recommended use of up to 3 times per week.
While I was at Ulta, I also grabbed the Essence Make me Brow in blondie brows (I totally meant to get the darker shade). This brow mascara is an awesome dupe for Benefit's Gimme Brow (even the packaging is almost identical). I really like this product. It gives a great naturally full brow look alone or pairs well with your other brow products on days when you want to amp up the brows!
My freebie at Ulta was the Urban Decay eyeshadow pot in the shade Midnight Cowboy. It's a pretty pale pink shade with silver glitter in it. It feels drier than the other UD eyeshadows and is flakier, which is disappointing, but I do like the color and it's a $20 freebie.
I was on the hunt for a very specific lippie that I thought would be my perfect everyday shade, but of course all of the ones I fell in love with were sold out…. I ended up grabbing this Holiday mini set from Tarte. It includes a lip liner and the matte lip paint. I couldn't find the shade of the lip paint, but the lip crayon/liner is in the shade latergram. I love these. They were around $12.00 for the gold set.
I also turned in my 100 points and chose the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil. I have only used this once so I'm not sure how I feel about it. The birthday gift was a Marc Jacobs mini gel eyeliner crayon and a mini lipstick. These are both so awesome. I'm really excited to try these out soon! I also took the chance to finally try the purple Glam Glow mask. It's the Gravity Defying mask. This feels so amazing and cooling on the face. I seriously want to go back to buy the big one, but I can't get over the price tag. I can't justify it.
Yes, there was a drugstore haul involved; however, I went the following Monday and grabbed this mini Wet N' Wild Haul. I was seriously wanting one of the gold bar highlighters, but couldn't ever get my hands on one… so sad. Anyways, I grabbed these great products at CVS instead:
The Photo Focus Setting Spray- This makes a huge difference in whether or not my makeup stays in place all day. I love everything about it, even the odd scent.
Two Color Icon Blushes- I have Rose Champagne and Mellow Wine. Mellow Wine is the brighter more coral-ish shade, while Rose Champagne is the perfect highlight/blush combo for the more natural faced days.
MegaLast Lip Color in Bare it All – this matte finish lipstick is a pretty, neutral peachy brown. I love this color and for $2, who can complain?!
Silk Finish Lipstick in Will You Be With Me? – a lippie that is pretty and only costs a dollar. I love the hydrating feel and the baby pink shade. I haven't had much of a chance to wear these yet, but my first impression is very positive.
Lastly, but not least – Milani Lip Oil Treatment in Repairing Primrose. This. Is. The. Bomb. It prevents my typically chapped lips from peeling and being dry. It reduces the appearance of wrinkles on my lips also! It doesn't have a strong taste – which is really important to me because I hate the taste of most lip products — don't pretend it doesn't end up in your mouth either. This Vitamin-infused lip conditioner is a must for everyone. They have different vitamin infusions to help with specific needs, and each is a different flavor.
Most of the products I purchased or got for free were sample sizes, but honestly, lately I've been loving sample sizes since I get bored of products so quickly! Sorry, I've been MIA, lately. Life has been ridiculous, but soon enough I'll be finished with school, and will be focused on my main job and blogging more often!


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Sleighbell 2019!
When: December 6-8, 2019
Where: Portage Lake Bible Camp, Downtown Manistee
Cost: 0-5 years old: Free
6-12 years old: $45
13-18 years old: $70
19 and older: $95
Family price cap: $400
Speaker: Jerry Jacoby
Ring in the Christmas season at Portage Lake Bible Camp!
Start a new or continue a current tradition at Sleighbell Family Weekend! Every year the city of Manistee has an "Old Christmas Weekend" and you're invited to stay at camp and take part in the many activities in town. The highlight of the weekend is the Sleighbell Parade on Saturday night; Belgian horses pull a 30 foot Christmas tree down River Street. Do some shopping, cut down a fresh tree, or just get away from all the hustle and bustle and relax by fires in the lodges!
This is a great chance for you and your family to kick off the holiday season, and spend sometime together before the craziness of Christmas. We hope you can join us at Sleighbell 2019!
Cookie decorating, Swedish brunch, ornament making, trimming a tree, delicious meals, Christmas carol sing-a-long, Christmas concert featuring Jerry and Michaella Jacoby, and tons more!
Rough Schedule:
Friday December 6th
Arrive & check in from 6-9pm
Evening activities include ornament making and tree decorating
Watch a Christmas movie on the Portage Lake big screen
Saturday December 7th
Wake up with Cool Beans coffee & breakfast
Morning activities
Christmas carol sing-a-long with Jerry & Michaella Jacoby
Head to downtown Manistee for local festivities (see details below)
5:30pm-Sleighbell Parade in downtown Manistee
7:30pm-Dinner at camp
Jerry & Michaella Jacoby's Christmas Concert
Sunday December 8th
Wake up with Cool Beans coffee & breakfast
10am-Worship service in the Chapel
11am-Swedish Family Brunch
Craft show, carriage rides, brass ensemble, festival of trees, fireworks after the parade, roasted chestnuts, cookies & cocoa, shopkeepers dress in period clothes, and more!
For more information on the 2019 Sleighbell Festival click here!
We are thrilled to have Jerry & Michaella Jacoby be part of Sleighbell Family Weekend this year. On Saturday morning they will led us in a Christmas carol sing-a-long. Saturday evening after returning from the parade in downtown Manistee and warming up with delicious dinner, the Jacobys will do a Christmas show! Then on Sunday morning they will lead us in a time of worship and teaching. The weekend wraps up with a Swedish family brunch after chapel on Sunday morning. While our bellies are being filled with traditional Swedish dishes, Jerry & Michaella will be filling our ears as strolling musicians.


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FITPASS, an all-access app-based pass allows users freedom from long-term contracts and yearly upfront payments while being priced at a reasonable Rs 999/month. It offers workouts ranging from gym, yoga, zumba, pilates, spinning to kickboxing, mixed martial arts and more.
"FITPASS' model has low customer acquisition costs, loyal users and low churn rates, contributing to a strong and sustainable business model," says Co-founder Arushi Verma.
FITPASS offers easy access to workouts, personalised diet plans, health and nutrition products, fitness accessories and is steadily building traction.
The company will use the funds raised to expand its assistance-oriented service segment that requires customisation and enhancement for each individual user. "This curated assistance can only be provided through deep tech. We are working on this and will be launching features offering highly personalised fitness management tools to our users," said co-founder, Akshay Verma.
FITPASS currently offers diet plans along with access to nutrition supplements and fitness accessories and is looking to enhance these platforms post this round of funding.
The company is also looking to roll out a new product for FITPASS partners that allows them to bring new approaches for customers and make data driven informed business decisions.
FITPASS has partnered with over 1,250 gyms and fitness studios across Delhi NCR. The company will also use the capital to scale up operations as well as expand to other cities.


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Mile High Tumblers
I founded CU Chapter of MHT to develop strong athletes and well rounded citizens by teaching discipline, responsibility, respect, sense of ownership and other characteristics that mimic upstanding citizens. Our goal is to prepare each member mentally and physically while simultaneously teaching them how to build and maintain strong, long term, and positive networks within the community.
There are no LIMITS to where this team can go. This is an entertainment team of Tumblers that train throughout the year to maintain high flying skills and acrobatics that others would love to be taught and dream of doing. We perform yearly to keep the profit margin positive so that it is relatively easy cash flow. The practice would be held Sunday's and also more practice when needed.
Mile High Madness Event
The Mile High Madness event is to promote the beginning of a New CU Chapter. This event is also to start a tradition of awareness towards young athletes and students that want to do more and love to be challenged. This will create more than just athletes; it will create strong willed young minds and capture their individual attention to do better in life. This event is like a carnival. We will have games, some tumbling being taught to some lucky young ones, raffles, entertainment, pictures with CU athletes and some professional athletes; it will also encompass signing autographs. There will be food, drinks and a special guest entertainment performance by Mile High Tumblers and the Artist MOSS performing our theme song "Mile High". This is a new and fun event being exposing the masses to tumbling. Our goal is to use tumbling to help make changes in schools, communities and soon thereafter the state of Colorado.
Help from the Greek Chapters:
- Help promote this event
- Bring in some cool games that we can use to have the little kids interact with the older ones and also the student body of CU.
You have heard what the event is about and what to expect, so if you have any ideas or suggestions please feel free to email me at email@example.com, I will also be able to send you more information regarding the event. Thank you for your time and I hope to hear from some of you, if not all of you to help make this vision come true.
Professional Performance Team
MHT5280 Performance & Traveling team for tumbling, dance and Dunk Squad are coming up soon. No experience required, +18up, male and/or females.
MHT5280 Performance for tumbling, dance and dunk squad are coming up soon. No experience required, ages +3 – 17yrs, male and/or females. Rec Dunk Squad Coming Soon!!


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Backyard gardening holds its share of health risks
By Sheryl Ubelacker
For anyone who loves to get down and dirty in the garden, it's that time of year for heading outdoors to dig and weed and mow and plant, to wake up that little bit of Eden after months of winter slumber.
But beware: as idyllic as that outdoor oasis may seem, there are potential health hazards that can trip up the overzealous or unwary backyard horticulturalist.
Chief among them is overtaxing the body's muscles, especially those in the back, by trying to do too many tasks for too long a period, leading to strains and sprains, says chiropractor Kristina Peterson.
"One of the things I'm often reminding my patients of is that gardening is like any other kind of exercise, and often people don't adequately prepare," says Peterson, who practises at the Jessiman Chiropractic Clinic in Thunder Bay, Ont.
"So I always tell them before you head outside to do some gardening or raking or what have you, make sure your body is ready and make sure you have the right equipment to do the tasks at hand."
Before rushing out to the garden, homeowners should go for a short walk to warm up muscles and get the heart rate slightly elevated, just as one would do prior to starting any exercise routine, she advises. That should be followed by a set of gentle stretches that target the back, leg and arm muscles.
"That way you're less likely to strain your muscles and get yourself into trouble," says Peterson, president of the Ontario Chiropractic Association.
To limber up the back, from a standing position, gently bend forward towards the toes. That not only stretches the muscles of the lower back, but also the hamstrings in the back of the legs. Hold the stretch for about 20 seconds, repeating it a few times. This forward bend can also be done while seated.
"Another good stretch is for your quadricep muscles in the thighs," she says. While holding onto a fence or tree, for example, grab the ankle or pant leg and pull the lower leg up towards the buttocks, holding the position for about 20 seconds. Repeat two or three times on each side.
Arms and hands also should be loosened up before picking up a trowel or rake. "Were doing a lot of gripping and holding and twisting, and your forearms and wrists can really get tight and sore," says Peterson, who recommends these exercises to prepare for gardening tasks:
Standing with both arms elevated in front of the body, let the fingers of one hand dangle towards the ground. "Take the other hand and grab the back of the first hand and gently pull it towards you. Feel the stretch in the top of the forearm."
Next, point the fingers of the same hand towards the sky and pull the fingers back towards the body to stretch the bottom of forearm. Repeat both movements two or three times with each hand.
While performing gardening tasks, it's important to take a break every 30 to 45 minutes, to drink some water and maybe do a few more stretches, Peterson suggests.
"One of the other things that's really useful is to multitask. So let's say you have raking, some digging and some planting to do and you need to unload some soil. Do each of those in little bits and pieces. Don't spend an entire hour just digging. Maybe do it for 20 minutes or a half-hour and then switch and put some plants in the ground. Do that for a little bit and then switch and maybe do a little bit of raking, so your body is always in motion, it doesn't get stuck in one spot for a long period of time.
"So multitasking and utilizing your body in multiple different ways — walk a little, squat a little, kneel a little — so you're continually altering your position and not overtaxing any one part."
And, stresses Peterson, don't be a "weekend warrior" and try to accomplish all your gardening tasks in a single day.
That's a lesson Eileen Boxall was forced to take to heart after a marathon gardening session aggravated the muscles in her lower back, an area where she has osteoporosis.
"I was generally OK until last year, and now it's gotten worse," says the east-end Toronto homeowner, whose main backyard garden is filled with herbs and vegetables. "Last year when I tried to weed and trim this cedar hedge I have — stuff I've always done before — I did it for too long in the day and then it was just really sore for about three, four days."
While Boxall hasn't given up gardening completely — just being among the plants makes her feel happy and "grounded" — the almost-60-year-old relies on her husband to do the heavier work and limits how much she toils and for how long.
"I just know now I need to shorten the time. Even though I have the energy, I have to consciously say: 'OK, just do this little bit here, and that's it.' And then the next day I can do a little bit more."
Peterson suggests gardeners can use a kneeling pad — there are also low-to-the-ground seats if sore, creaky knees are an issue — and ergonomically designed tools with easy-to-grip, padded handles that help prevent muscle cramps and strains in the arms and hands. Footwear should be sturdy and supportive, not falling-apart sneakers that have been repurposed as "gardening shoes."
If overdoing it in the garden results in a sore back, legs or arms, Peterson suggests resting and icing the area to quiet down any inflammation. Gentle stretching can also ease pain and promote healing. If a strain hasn't improved in a couple of days, make an appointment with a chiropractor or physiotherapist, she says.
Some garden-related hazards aren't above ground — but in it.
Most people are aware that stepping on a rusty nail or cutting themselves with a rusty tool can put them at risk for tetanus, a bacterial disease whose symptoms gave rise to its more colloquial name, lockjaw.
But the tetanus bacterium, known formally as Clostridium tetani, lives in the dirt, dust and soil all around us, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says on its website. The microbe also can be transmitted through animal bites.
The disease is caused by neurotoxic spores produced by the bacteria, which travel through the nerves of the muscles, causing extreme pain and muscle spasms that can be so intense, they break bones. The jaw muscles are the first to be affected, becoming stiff and locked. Tetanus can cause difficulties breathing and swallowing, and ultimately lead to seizures and death.
During the 1920s and '30s, 40 to 50 Canadians died of tetanus each year. But today, thanks to childhood immunization programs that provide both an initial shot and booster, cases of tetanus have fallen dramatically. Between 1980 and 2008, there were an average of four cases annually, with those aged 60 and under accounting for almost half of them. Since 1980, only five tetanus deaths have been reported, the last of them in 1997.
Still, because tetanus is present in the soil, anyone who gardens is potentially at risk. While wearing garden gloves may be somewhat protective, the best defence is childhood immunization, followed by adult booster shots every 10 years from about the mid-teens onwards, says PHAC.
Garden soil can also harbour another nasty customer — parasitic roundworm eggs deposited in the feces of raccoons.
Raccoons tend to defecate in the same place over and over, picking an area on a deck, fence rail or the crotch of a tree for their latrine. Although concentrated in one spot, the animals' poop can still wash down into the garden, depositing roundworm eggs in the soil.
If accidentally ingested — young children are especially at risk — the parasite eggs can hatch in the intestines and migrate to the brain, where they can cause permanent neurological damage and even death.
"It is quite a rare disease in people, but sadly many of the cases that have been described in the medical literature involved children," says veterinary pathologist Doug Campbell, noting that young kids are more apt to stick objects or dirty fingers in their mouths.
In 2008, a 14-month-old Hamilton boy was left with profound physical and neurologic impairments, including blindness and epilepsy, after he somehow ingested roundworm eggs. Doctors who treated the toddler said it appeared the eggs might have been tracked into the home from the porch or the yard, where his parents reported having seen "numerous" raccoons.
When cleaning up raccoon feces, public health agencies say gloves and a face mask should be worn; the feces should be burned, buried or double bagged and put in garbage intended for a landfill, not for composting; and contaminated areas such as decks and patios should be treated with boiling water, as other disinfectants have no effect.
Campbell, who works for the Canadian Co-operative Wildlife Health Centre at the University of Guelph, says even though cases of roundworm infection are rare, "the bad news is that it is a horrible thing if anyone should contract it."
"It's one thing that people should be cautious about because raccoons are so common in urban and suburban areas in Canada and a substantial proportion of them are probably infected with roundworm."
Gardening tips from the Ontario Chiropractic Association: https://d2oovpv43hgkeu.cloudfront.net/Public-Ed-Comm-Outreach/garden tri-fold.pdf
PHAC on tetanus: http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/im/iyc-vve/faq-dis-mal/tetanus-tetanos-en g.php
BC Centre for Disease Control on roundworm: http://www.bccdc.ca/dis-cond/a-z/–r/RaccoonRoundworm/overview/Raccoon+Roundworm.htm


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Friday, November 7, 2014
Rosslyn's famous flower gardens now barren
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Those gardens are not barren. There are dozens (maybe hundreds) of different species of mycelium growing underground. The world needs pay more attention to mycelium. I'm surprised that the scientific folks at the Ode Street Times made the error of calling that field barren.
- November 7, 2014 at 12:29 PM
- Douglas Galbi said...
Good point. Everyone should look at that dirt and think of the lush field of mycelium there.
- November 9, 2014 at 1:16 PM
A lush field of sarcasm does not add to useful knowledge about mycelium
- November 10, 2014 at 2:16 PM
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"There are multiple kinds of intelligences needed for work like this, and Rebecca wields them all effortlessly. While guiding participants through a challenging conversation, she would also add powerful nuggets of information throughout, keeping the discussion active and productive. I'd wholeheartedly recommend bringing Rebecca onboard to guide any discussion—we were lucky to have her with us at LCT3."
- Natasha Sinha, Associate Director/LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater
- Natasha Sinha, Associate Director/LCT3, Lincoln Center Theater
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Rebecca combines her background as a facilitator and artist with the critical analysis of systemic oppression developed as a civil rights attorney to facilitate dialogue around community equity through a racial justice lens.
"Rebecca is all you want in a facilitator—thoughtful, caring, well-prepared, and inspiring. I would highly recommend her. She's an absolute pleasure to work with."
-Ellen Meyers, Founder of The Hope Reichbach Fund
-Ellen Meyers, Founder of The Hope Reichbach Fund
"Neighbors In Action has worked with Rebecca for many youth programming opportunities including multiple youth-led theater shows and an interactive Know Your Rights training. She is a talented facilitator and a great communicator and collaborator both with our staff and with the young people. Rebecca is always seeking opportunities to build young people up as leaders in their own right and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, creativity, and dedication to everything she does. Her values regarding social justice and youth empowerment have made her a great match for our organization and I would recommend her to others seeking the same."
-Heather Day, Neighbors in Action, Crown Heights Community Mediation Center
-Heather Day, Neighbors in Action, Crown Heights Community Mediation Center


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Outcome from the "2nd Congress Copyright Policy 2016" in Berlin at the Erich Pommer Institute
On 15 March 2016, the Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (MWE), the Senate Chancellery of Berlin and the Erich Pommer Institute (EPI) held the "2nd Congress on Copyright Policy" in Berlin. The main theme was "Current copyright policy in Germany and Europe - Leading figures from the world of politics, law and economics in dialogue". Copyright experts from the world of politics, industry and academia discussed current developments in copyright law. In particular, lobby groups from the creative industries put forward their concerns and demands in view of the forthcoming amendments to copyright contract law in Germany. The two legal directors of the EPI, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann and Prof Ulrich Michel hosted the event together. Further information on the outcome and demands of speakers can be found here.


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Home Economics
Ellicott City, Md.
Surrounded by books in the Centennial Lane Elementary School library, Sandy McCormick is selling parents on the value of educational software.
She begins by explaining how the Microsoft Corporation's line of "edutainment," reference, and personal productivity titles for the home dovetails with the curriculum in the Howard County, Md., public schools. She tells them that a wise software purchase is really an investment in a child's education.
"You're not buying a toy," she tells the roughly 100 parents gathered for the sales pitch, which Microsoft calls a "family technology night." "You're buying something that will grow with your child and that expands their ability to learn immensely."
Ms. McCormick, a Microsoft sales representative, reminds parents that for every 10 programs they buy at a discount, the school receives one free. This low-key, homey demonstration is one of hundreds being played out in schools around the country, a skirmish in a larger high-stakes battle for the loyalty and disposable income of millions of fledgling computer owners.
Phenomenal Growth
American families spent more than a half-billion dollars on education-related software in 1994, almost double the $277 million from the previous year, according to the Washington-based Software Publishers Association. This phenomenal growth has not gone unnoticed in board rooms from Silicon Valley to New York City.
Microsoft, which has a long had a presence in schools, recently began serious efforts to court home buyers of education software, and the Redmond, Wash.-based giant is not alone. Dozens of software developers, textbook publishers, and even film and television companies are muscling in to what once was a close-knit market.
Efforts to crack the home market a decade ago at the birth of the microcomputer revolution proved costly for many companies, noted Linda Duttenhaver, a spokeswoman for Davidson & Associates Inc., an education software publisher. Educational software still accounts for only a fraction of the $7 billion U.S. personal computer software market, with sales lagging far behind games.
But sales of education software for home use are growing so fast that the industry can no longer afford to consider it an insignificant offshoot of the larger school market.
"It used to be that schools drove educational software sales," said Lee Myers, the president of the Educational Software Institute, an Omaha company that buys from publishers and resells to schools. "But sometime in 1994, that situation completely flip-flopped."
Pressure on Schools?
Though one in every three American families now owns a personal computer, some analysts say it is far too soon to tell what effects home computers and educational software may have on schools.
But many believe that as more parents buy the latest computers for their homes, they may pressure schools to update technology that in many cases is obsolescent. (See Education Week, 2/9/94.)
In addition, some predict, that pressure may extend to such larger issues as resource allocation, teacher training, and educational equity in technology.
"Now, you've got all of these parents showing up in the principal's office saying, 'Why don't we have this piece of software?' and 'Why don't we have this hardware?'" Mr. Myers said. "I think the schools are not at all prepared for it."
Some analysts say the market forces could raise the quality of education software available for both homes and schools. Others, however, fear that if schools do not catch up with the home market, they will miss a golden opportunity to provide poor students with equal access to technology.
Consumers bought record numbers of personal computers last year, and many of those machines came equipped with "multimedia" features, such as cd-rom drives, vivid color animation, and stereo sound.
Many parents--including a good portion of those gathered in the library at Centennial Lane Elementary--bought a computer in hopes that it would give their children an edge in school.
"Around here, it's rare to find somebody who doesn't have a computer in the house," explained Harriet Fisher, a parent volunteer who arranged the Microsoft program in this affluent Baltimore suburb.
"And the few parents who didn't have a computer are convinced now that they need one," she added. "They're seeing that if their child doesn't have that at home, they're going to be at a disadvantage."
'Window of Opportunity'
Software companies are hoping to take advantage of that parental concern.
"I think you're seeing that a lot of publishers have seen that window of opportunity," said Kathy Quimby, a spokeswoman for MECC, a 20-year-old education-software developer based in Minneapolis.
Some software developers argue, however, that the influx of new products could diminish the overall educational quality of the programs marketed to parents.
The quality of the thousands of "edutainment" titles on the market varies widely, Mr. Myers said. "Because we don't have a good model of what 'education' is, it allows anybody to lay claim to being an education-software company."
Executives at many of the smaller established companies fear they may be swallowed up by such bigger corporations as Microsoft. One of them is Tom Snyder, the founder of the Watertown, Mass.-based Tom Snyder Productions Inc.
"All of the big companies know that the 'tainment' in 'edutainment' is the biggest part," said Mr. Snyder, who targets the 'one-computer classroom' with his products. "They know they can go out and get game developers, but they feel that, in principle, there should be some pedagogy involved also."
That concern, he said, may lead the newcomers to buy up companies with experience in the education-software field.
Many characteristics of the home market make it more attractive than schools to publishers. Most home computers, for example, are far more powerful than those commonly found in schools.
Although schools are slowly replacing aging hardware, more than half the computers in school laboratories and classrooms are obsolescent machines such as the Apple II and early dos models.
Newer, Faster Computers
Those computers cannot process information fast enough to run many multimedia programs, most of which are appearing in the cd-rom format. Combining animation, sound, and text, these programs allow children to learn geography, for example, by tracking "international criminals" around the globe, or by planning and embarking upon simulated journeys on the Yukon Trail or the Amazon River.
The greater power of home machines influenced the 3M Corporation's development of an interactive product based on "Newton's Apple," the public-television science series underwritten by the company. Last year, 3M decided to market the product--which is designed for children in the elementary and middle school grades--primarily to home buyers.
Though the company hopes to break into the school market, where "Newton's Apple" videotapes are popular, it probably would not have developed the software series without the promise of potential revenue from home sales, said David Iverson, the education product manager for St. Paul-based 3M.
Though such programs will not function on most schools' older computers, Mr. Iverson acknowledged that educators have good reason to be skeptical of the new wave of software as a reason to upgrade their equipment.
"The teachers and schools have been frustrated by the fact that computers change so rapidly," he said. "They're tired of hearing, 'Well, you need to upgrade one more time, and then you'll be able to get what you want.'"
Parents as Customers
Another reason companies are targeting home buyers is that selling software to schools remains a costly and cumbersome process, rife with red tape.
Schools often have little money to spend, and they may have curricular or other constraints on what they can buy. Also, the variety of machines found in schools has forced companies to develop several versions of the same programs--a costly undertaking, Ms. Quimby said.
Several industry experts noted that schools are slowly upgrading technology and becoming more attractive to sellers of software.
"I think the school market is bigger than people believe," said Sue Kamp, the S.P.A.'s education section manager.
Even so, software publishers say, selling to parents remains simpler. Within the constraints of the family budget, most are free to buy whichever product they believe will benefit their children.
That freedom persuaded Wordperfect/Novell of Orem, Utah to launch a line of children's mathematics and word-processing software for the home, said Dan Rask, the company's product marketing director for home education.
"I think we're a perfect example of a company that has seen that the explosion of interest in home computers is going to be the primary means by which we get new products out into the marketplace," he said.
Implications for Schools
Observers speculate that the rise in home sales could affect schools in several ways.
The most optimistic view is that the resources large software companies can commit to the market will elevate the quality of software in homes and, by extension, the software used in schools.
Mr. Snyder, however, cautions that the success of a software program in the one-on-one home environment does not guarantee its effectiveness in the classroom, where 30 or more children interact at once.
Ms. Quimby, on the other hand, worries that schools will miss a chance to provide poor children with access to the same technology that more well-to-do families have in their homes. That failure, she says, would assist the rise of new classes of "information haves and have-nots."
Mr. Rask believes that, as more and more children are exposed to high-quality multimedia instruction in their homes, schools will be forced to take notice.
"What I am struck with, above all, is that kids are instantly grasping onto software tools to learn at their own pace," he said. "We're creating a generation of overachievers, and our educators will be in trouble if they don't know what to do about it."
A Rare Opportunity
Several experts said the rapid growth of the home market, coupled with the spread of advanced telecommunications networks, have given schools an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties with the home.
Many publishers, said Ms. Kamp of the software trade group, are mulling the idea of developing school software that includes a homework component and guidelines for parents.
Two California companies, the Lightspan Partnership Inc. of San Diego and the Computer Curriculum Corporation of Sunnyvale, are testing home-school "on-line connections." (See Education Week, 1/11/95.)
Such connections might enable teachers to send parents computer messages with daily summaries of homework assignments or allow students to collaborate on assignments from their homes.
Other experts say schools also have a rare chance to guide parents in buying software that best meets a district's teaching goals.
A recent survey by the Software Publishers Association showed that parents are most likely to choose education software recommended by their child's teacher.
Mr. Myers of the Educational Software Institute said a recent trade show in California illustrated the uncertainty of parents faced with the overwhelming variety of software products.
Though parents at the show frequently asked him to recommend educational software for their new computers, most were reluctant to buy--even when he showed them products that would do exactly what they asked for, he said.
"They had the confidence to make the hardware purchase, but they didn't have the confidence to make the software purchase," Mr. Myers said. "They realized they were making a curriculum decision."
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So, remember that 13 year old kid, Henry, who was across from me at the Mini Mayday show?
I forgot to mention the awesome monster drawing he did, inspired by my monsters. He just drew it while sitting there at the show...and quietly came up to me and gave it to me. It was so sweet! I wanted to hug him! (but I restrained myself. I thought he might have been weirded out if I hugged him.)
I love it! I'm going to frame it and put it on the wall in my craft room.
Mom joked with me that when Henry gets famous, I have an original piece! LOL!
I love the little details he does (like the robot arm) and how he puts his own style into it. How many 13-year-olds have this kind of a developed drawing style? This kid is a prodigy!
Another cool detail...I didn't notice this when he first gave it to me...but there is a little Nubbin peeking out from the monster's pocket!
And he drew an owl for Casey...inspired by her owl stuffers!
We both insisted he take something from our booths as a trade. He seemed hesitant and slightly embarrassed, but he ended up picking out a Nubbin from my booth (not sure what he got from Casey's). I wanted to make sure this kid knows his art is worth something, as well as introduce him to the craft show culture of making trades among artists.


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Venture capital firm Hack VC is in the midst of its bi-annual event, hack.summit(), a gathering and hackathon of some of the world's key technical leaders in blockchain. Now live and held virtually until 11 July 2018, this year's hack.summit() theme is blockchain, with headline speakers… Read More
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In countries where Faurecia operates, employees continue to make a difference in their local communities, raising funds and collecting donations for those in need. The FUELS program (Faurecia Unites with Employees for Local Services), deployed in several countries, collects meals for local food banks. Other activities include collecting and donating toys, school supplies or computer equipment for children.


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South London based Dance Artist
My work is concerned with the embodiment and exploration of external instructions and language, arising from discourse and dialogue. I work with the body and objects, initiating ritual and repetition, to create parameters for play and exploration. A central consideration to this is, how can we meaningfully collaborate through close and distant relationships? Can the intimacy of live making with others be 'stretched' and cross boundaries of distance and time zones?
For participants, witnesses and collaborators in my process I am interested in what remains after the event. Firstly in the memory of those involved and secondly in the trail of documents left behind. Further to this, how the process can be presented to an audience for participation and embodiment, where this 'event' should take place and how the process can remain open, perhaps even never ending.


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Over the past few days, some members of Prayer Leaders and Speakers Council in Afghanistan visited the Central Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in the Holy City of Qom, where they met with the Grand Jurist in person and listened to his eminence's honorable advices.
At the beginning of his statements, the Grand Jurist appreciated the nonstop efforts of cultural and religious activists in Afghanistan and then, he expressed his condolences over the deadly incidents in this country. His eminence then pointed to the latest developments in the Muslim world and said:
"The world is going through rapid changes these days, and this change is more evident in countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, other counties in the Middle East, Europe, and even some countries in America. However, and despite numerous problems that the Muslim world has gone through, I feel really optimistic about the future of the Shia Muslims."
The Grand Ayatollah Shirazi then asserted:
"Today, all religions and faiths spend huge amounts of money to attract the youth. You should also have this commitment to attract and educate the youth so that they can guarantee the future of Shia Islam. Many young people in Afghanistan have this potential to be guided to Shia Islam, so you must turn this potential into reality."
"The holy Quran reveals two qualities, which if you achieve, you will see it would do a miracle's work. These two qualities are patience and forgiveness. You can guide the youth in Afghanistan, only if you can earn these two qualities."


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This article discusses IBM® Lotus® Domino® 64-bit on Microsoft® Windows ® 64-bit and on IBM AIX ® platforms, comparing characteristics, advantages, and limitations.
NRPC port not consuming complete bandwidth. Noticeably on slow-er connections like 3G
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Jaguars are crepuscular, they are part of a group of animals that are are active primarily during twilight, the period immediately after dawn and immediately before dusk.
Reproduced from Daniel Mackie's watercolour painting, this print is printed on somerset velvet 225gsm fine art paper.
All prints are mounted and backed with white core polar ingress mount board. (14 x 18 is double mounted)
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Regardless of what "tan du soleil" actually translates to, we're pretty sure it roughly means "makes your pasty self look like you spend a lot more time outdoors, even in the dead of winter when most of us look like extras in some vampire movie."
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I don't watch a lot of TV, but I do enjoy the Home & Garden Channel, along with fashion shows, like What Not to Wear and How Do I Look? I've noticed lately that these channels are bringing the GLBT world to the TV audiences. These are not stereotypical portrayals - they show real people. The Home & Garden Channel has been showing us same-sex couples searching for new homes on "House Hunters". "Trading Spaces" has been featuring same-sex couples for the past few years. What I like about it, is they do this all very matter-of-factly. They are showing gay and lesbian couples in real-life situations, living and dealing with life just like their heterosexual counterparts.
This week while watching "How Do I Look", I saw 2 shows that really surprised me. This show is a fashion intervention. Someone is chosen because they don't dress well and need a makeover. Two friends or relatives, along with a stylist, are brought on to show their ill-dressed freind how badly he or she dresses. They go through their closet and throw out the old "rags". Then the friends and stylist each select three outfits and the victim gets to select one of the three sets. Fionnola Hughes, a former soap-star, is the host. Well, the other night a gay young man was on. I thought that was rather cool. But tonight was more surprising! I turned on the show, and saw a lovely 6-foot-tall young woman who was going through a makeover. Her mother and sister didn't like the baggy t-shirts and sweatpants she wore. As I watched I realized that Kendra was transgendered. They never actually used the word, but Fionnola and Kendra's sister kept alluding to wanting to help Kendra realize her feminine potential. It was not done in a condescending manner either. As I said before, it was all matter-of-fact.
I am pleased that these shows are featuring real-life people in real-life situations. It shows that GLBT people are beginning to be accepted more and more. Of course this is Hollywood, but it's a start. And as the viewing audience watches these shows and sees gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons living normal, every-day lives, maybe they will become more accepting. I certainly hope so.


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Throne of Dagobert
This cast and chiseled bronze and partially gilded throne from the art collections of the National Library of France belonged to Dagobert I (circa 603–39), king of the Franks 629–34, considered the last powerful Merovingian king. Four protomes of panthers form the feet and legs; the armrests consist of two carved and perforated panels, decorated with rosettes (bottom) and plant motifs (upper register). The back, triangular in shape, is decorated with three rings and foliage. The seat, originally folding, is a work of the seventh century, or a Carolingian replica. The date of some of the elements is quite controversial. Comparable thrones, with wild cat foreparts, are found in Carolingian illuminations. The back and arm rests can be dated to the second half of the ninth century. The foliage on the armrests has similarities to the ivory decorations or illuminations made in the workshops of Charles the Bald (823–77). The throne's presence in the Abbey of Saint Denis was attested to from the middle of the 12th century by Suger, who was abbot there circa 1122–51. In 1625, Dom Jacques Doublet, historian of the abbey, reported that the priest who celebrated the mass at the high altar sat in the throne. The throne was confiscated during the French Revolution, transported to the National Library in 1791, but was used again by Napoleon in 1804 on the occasion of the creation of the Legion of Honor.
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Regional Producing Bottlers to Optimize System Production
Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated,
ATLANTA, Sept. 24, 2015 – The
- Achieve the lowest optimal manufactured and delivered cost for all bottlers in the Coca-Cola system
- Enable system investment to build sustainable capability and competitive advantage
- Prioritize quality, service and innovation in order to successfully meet and exceed customer and consumer requirements
"Our U.S. operating model continues to become stronger, more aligned and more competitive. Today we are taking further action to enable profitable growth for our entire U.S. system," said Muhtar Kent, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Coca-Cola Company. "We will leverage the strengths and capabilities of the four largest producing bottlers in our U.S. system, CCR, Consolidated, United and Swire to operate as one highly aligned and highly competitive national product supply system."
Under the initial terms of the Letters of Intent, it is anticipated that each NPSS bottler will acquire certain production facilities from CCR within their transitioning distribution territories. Initially, it is contemplated that CCR will divest the following nine production facilities with an estimated net book value of $380 million:
- Consolidated will acquire production facilities in Sandston, Va., Baltimore and Silver Spring, Md., Indianapolis and Portland, In. and Cincinnati, Oh.
- United will acquire the production facility in New Orleans, La.
- Swire will acquire production facilities in Phoenix, Az. and Denver, Co.
"The National Product Supply System will benefit all of our U.S. bottling partners by driving our production system to manufacture products at the lowest optimal cost," said Sandy Douglas, Executive Vice President and President,
The new transactions announced today are subject to the parties reaching definitive agreements. The parties are committed to working together to implement a smooth transition with minimal disruption for customers, consumers and system associates.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements, estimates or projections that constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined under U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from The Coca‑Cola Company's historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks include, but are not limited to, obesity concerns; water scarcity and poor quality; evolving consumer preferences; increased competition and capabilities in the marketplace; product safety and quality concerns; perceived negative health consequences of certain ingredients, such as non-nutritive sweeteners and biotechnology-derived substances, and of other substances present in our beverage products or packaging materials; increased demand for food products and decreased agricultural productivity; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail or foodservice customers; an inability to expand operations in emerging and developing markets; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; interest rate increases; an inability to maintain good relationships with our bottling partners; a deterioration in our bottling partners' financial condition; increases in income tax rates, changes in income tax laws or unfavorable resolution of tax matters; increased or new indirect taxes in the United States or in other major markets; increased cost, disruption of supply or shortage of energy or fuels; increased cost, disruption of supply or shortage of ingredients, other raw materials or packaging materials; changes in laws and regulations relating to beverage containers and packaging; significant additional labeling or warning requirements or limitations on the availability of our products; an inability to protect our information systems against service interruption, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; unfavorable general economic conditions in the United States; unfavorable economic and political conditions in international markets; litigation or legal proceedings; adverse weather conditions; climate change; damage to our brand image and corporate reputation from negative publicity, even if unwarranted, related to product safety or quality, human and workplace rights, obesity or other issues; changes in, or failure to comply with, the laws and regulations applicable to our products or our business operations; changes in accounting standards; an inability to achieve our overall long-term growth objectives; deterioration of global credit market conditions; default by or failure of one or more of our counterparty financial institutions; an inability to timely implement our previously announced actions to reinvigorate growth, or to realize the economic benefits we anticipate from these actions; failure to realize a significant portion of the anticipated benefits of our strategic relationships with Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. and Monster Beverage Corporation; an inability to renew collective bargaining agreements on satisfactory terms, or we or our bottling partners experience strikes, work stoppages or labor unrest; future impairment charges; multi-employer plan withdrawal liabilities in the future; an inability to successfully integrate and manage our Company-owned or -controlled bottling operations; an inability to successfully manage the possible negative consequences of our productivity initiatives; global or regional catastrophic events; and other risks discussed in our Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which filings are available from the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Coca‑Cola Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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A mother and wife's blog about moving to Beijing, China from the United States and living abroad.
Friday, November 13, 2015
The Battle of Winter Smog is Real
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Smog ? We experienced the same over here in Singapore, thanks to the Sumatran Haze. About 2 over months of 200-500 PSI .. I hope the smog clears up for you soon. Being cooped at home with filters running is no fun, we had the same here thanks to our forest-burning Indon neighbours.ReplyDeleteReplies
I had many friends take golden week holiday in October to Singapore that were not happy campers, I guess it was especially bad this year? Sounds horrible, I'm not sure which is worse? Beijing constant with nice days or two months straight?Delete
- Alicia on iPhoneNovember 20, 2015 at 3:07 AM
I think it would be two months straight I guess. Since 60 days of smog will still work out to be 305 days of clear air :-/Delete
It's something I'll have to expect to get used to... I suppose. I'm spending more time staring at the skies these days.


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I was recently asked by a student to give a critical Rocket Spanish Review. Rosetta Stone Outlet Aside from learning the Spanish Language through immersion one could also learn Spanish from home. After searching around a bit online I concluded that it is one of the main Spanish products pushed on the internet. However 9 out of 10 reviews on it seem to be solely made in order to sell the product, I even doubt that the reviews are made by actual former Spanish students. second hand rosetta stone Leaving all the eccentric ads that can be found online about Rocket Spanish aside, below is my objective review on learning Spanish by using the Rocket Software
Firstly some critiques:
- The "promotional offer" (100$, instead of $300) always stands. rosetta stone used software for sale So don't worry about hurrying up and buying the project right away.
- The whole flash card games etc. offered by Rocket Spanish are not really that sophisticated. Still I admit its a nice tool.
- If you are already pretty advanced in Spanish, Rocket Spanish wont leap you forward in great steps. It seems to be focused more on the beginning Spanish learner.
Now for the plus points:
- The free online Spanish course that they are offering actually gives rosetta stone language online store a good insight on beginners Spanish and I certainly can recommend it.
- They have a 90 day return policy and after my mystery purchase for this review I can confirm that the policy is enforced without any problems.
- The recordings are crystal clear
- The conversations are rosetta stone spanish latin america outlet based on realistic settings (unlike the Rosetta stone course for example)
- Part 1 of Rocket Spanish is great for beginning Spanish learners
I am passionate about people learning the Spanish Language and rosetta stone spanish outlet I hope that by discussing different options more will start learning the Spanish language. I hope that my Rocket Spanish review was helpful for you. You will be surprised how awarding it is once you have mastered the Spanish Language.
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Q: What's the key to the Vikings pass rush?
TB: They're pretty good. I think they rush really good with their front four, but they also have some real good scheme stuff, so you've got to prepare for both. Sometimes they look like they're coming and they don't, but you've still got to deal with their really good players up front. Sometimes they do come and you've got to deal with their linebackers or safeties. It's a challenging defense. They've been really good for a long time, since Coach [Mike] Zimmer's – really, since he's been in the league. It's a big challenge. Good in the red area, good on third down, been top ranked for a long time, so we've got our hands full.
Q: You were talking to Jim Gray earlier in the week about some of the things that you're dealing with physically and how everyone across the league is dealing with things. Do you feel like you're limited in any way, shape or form as you get ready for the Vikings?
TB: No, I feel like I'm ready to go. I'm excited for the game. It's a big game for us, big game for them. But, I feel good. I think everyone's dealing with different things, but I'm able to go out there and play and hopefully play well.
Q: Have you been able to manage those aches and pains and bruises better in the second half of your career than you were in the first?
TB: I haven't missed many games by injury over the course of my career, so I think early on, it was probably being pretty naive. I think the second half of my career's probably been a little smarter. So those two things have worked well at different times.
Q: Age equals wisdom, right?
TB: Yeah, absolutely. I certainly have the age part and the wisdom I'm working on. But, yeah, it's just dealing with different things and everyone's dealing with something. It's been a long season.
Q: We saw you post on Instagram about a guy who lost everything in the California fires but he saved your jersey. When you saw that, what did that mean to you?
TB: Yeah, that was pretty cool, pretty touching. You think about the effect that you can have on certain people, not just in this part of the country but in California. I know we got a hold of him and [I am] going to send him something. But, it's a tough situation I think everyone out in California was dealing with. Those fires were crazy and they certainly need a lot of help.
Q: When you saw the picture, what went through your head?
TB: It was pretty touching. I think you just feel the pain but also you know that they could grab something – but I mean, I can't imagine losing my house and everything I own. That would be very difficult. Whether it was the floods in Houston last year which were really tough – I mean these natural disasters, for a lot of these people dealing with real life, I think it puts a lot of stuff in perspective in your life. You lose a game and you feel like, 'Man, the whole world's caving in,' but it's really – keeping things in perspective, you realize there's a lot of people dealing with a lot of things that are very tough. And just to be able to provide support, I think for us as athletes, is pretty cool and important in what we do.
Q: Are you going to send a ball to him, is that the plan?
TB: Yeah, send him a ball.
Q: You also told Jim Gray that you're going to continue wearing your old helmet this season. What is about the helmet that works so much better for you than the new ones you've tried out?
TB: I don't know, it works pretty good. I like the fit, I like the feel, the weight, it's comfortable. So yeah, it's just a good helmet.
Q: What happens if they don't let you continue wearing it?
TB: I don't know – standoff. I don't know. We'll figure it out.
Q: Your record in December is pretty unmatched. What do you attribute that to? Is it that you understand your team better or the urgency has picked up?
TB: I think we understand our team and I think we understand the other teams better. I think just the mark of a good team is one that improves as the season goes. I don't think we ever take the foot off the pedal. We're trying to play well in December. This is when all these games – they all count the same but you know, this time of year, you've got to be playing your best, and I think that's what we all realize. And we're playing against a really good team, so I think there's just going to be no margin of error for us on Sunday. They've got a good defense, they've got a very high-scoring offense, good in the kicking game, so it's a good matchup.
Q: Cordarrelle Patterson is in his first year here. What has he brought you guys?
TB: He's been great – great attitude, great teammate. What we've asked him to do, both as a receiver, returner and then play running back at different times – he's just a great football player. I think however he can impact the team – gaining yards whether it's the kick game, pass game, run game – he's willing to do it. We gave him the ball, he tried to jump over the top of the line of scrimmage last week on the goal line which was a great play, was really close to getting in but just a little short. He's just been a great player, great influence for the locker room, just a great, positive person. He has a lot of fun and loves playing football.
Q: Do you call him 'Flash?' Did you call him that after one game?
TB: 'The Experiment,' that's what I call him.
Q: You call him 'the Experiment?'
TB: I call him 'the Experiment.'
Q: Why?
TB: Just because he can do it all. We're all just trying new things with him. I just love what he does.
Q: Bill Belichick said earlier today that he's learned a lot from you as a football coach. Has it been valuable to you to have your voice heard in those situations and that you're been able to play off each other?
TB: Yeah, I think I feel the same way. I learn from certainly him, the role he's asked me to play. I always learn from him and what he's teaching and coaching, and it's really been that way since I've got here. I got to be around him a lot when I was younger, really as coaching us as quarterbacks when he would teach us a lot about defense. It was just a great introduction for me in the NFL, to have Coach Belichick really teach me how to read defenses, how to study defenses, how to understand defensive players and not a lot of players have the luxury of having that. I'm very, very grateful and I've learned from all the coaches. I feel like everyone can offer a lot to me and I'll take as much wisdom as they have. The more information I get, the better it usually is.
Q: Are you still learning new things that way?
TB: Yeah, I mean, football you never master. It's a chess match and there's always different things. Every year's a little bit different so you're learning every year, every day, every walkthrough, every meeting, different things. And sometimes you've got to forget them and then you re-learn them. That's just the way it goes.


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The Rancho California Water District's board this week approved a water supply assessment for the proposed Temecula Creek Inn expansion, according to the district's spokeswoman.
The approval means the board has determined the district would be able to deliver the additional water the expansion would require through 2037.
The 130-room inn, one of the city's most popular spots for wedding ceremonies and golf events, is on oak-studded land at the southeast corner of Interstate 15 and Temecula Parkway.
If the expansion plan eventually is approved, the property's existing 27-hole golf course would be redesigned by eliminating nine holes and creating an 18-hole championship course.
The owner of the 305-acre property is hoping to turn it into a resort community with single-family homes, town homes and an expanded hotel.
In addition to the now settled water supply issues, the ongoing environmental review of the proposal by the city includes studies that look at traffic new homes would generate and the project's potential effect on cultural resources, including sites considered important by the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians.


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Smoking leads to serious health problems. Quitting smoking greatly reduces the risk of developing smoking-related diseases. There are many ways to quit smoking, and with a little help, you can too.
Read the tips below to learn unique ways our members have successfully kicked the habit.
You may have benefits to help you quit, such as covering the cost of medicine and counseling to support your efforts. Call the number on the back of your ID card to get more information. And talk to your doctor for more advice on how to quit smoking safely.
Please note that the following tips from members do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Blue Cross and Blue Shield. These tips are intended as general information only. Please consult your physician for specific advice.
When I was trying to quit smoking, I found that one of my hardest feats was not smoking in the car while I was driving and stuck in traffic. I took disposable straws, cut them in half and had a few in my car. I would hold them in my hand, twist them around my fingers, suck and blow into them, and even chew on them when I got really tense.
I also always have water in the car so if I need to do something, I can drink it, which has encouraged a new, better habit instead.
— Sandy N.
I found a picture that showed a healthy lung and a smoker's lung side by side. The healthy lung was "clean" while the smoker's lung was black. I laminated it and taped it to my steering wheel. I smoked a lot while driving, so that was the key place to keep the photo.
When things got tough, I would quote The Little Engine that Could: "I think I can, I think I can …" I have been a non-smoker since 2009, and it's awesome to not have to stop to buy cigarettes anymore!
— Roxanne K.
I've found an incentive that is working fantastically to keep me "quit" for nearly seven years. I pay myself $25 in cash every week, which goes into a big cookie jar. I am on my 359th week (nearly seven years) of not smoking! That's a total of $8,975 I have spent on travel, dance lessons, fancy cowboy boots, a new TV and DVD player, a new computer, and many other presents to myself.
With this incentive, when the thought of a puff (or more) hits, the first thought that comes automatically is, surprisingly, NOT the satisfaction of the smoke, but the loss of the treats I get from those weekly deposits.
— Jack W.
I was 26 and had been smoking for more than a decade. I was going to get married in a few months, so I asked myself, "In your ideal future, do you see yourself as a 60-year-old who smokes? No. As a 40-year-old who smokes? No. As a father who smokes? No."
I continued along that line of questioning until I decided that no ideal future version of myself would be a smoker. I tried to quit cold turkey a couple of times over the next few weeks, and that didn't work.
I bought a pack and decided to ration the cigarettes out for the next five days. I told my friends and family that I was quitting with this last pack, and asked them to support me.
On Sunday night, I had one. Monday I had six, on Tuesday I had five, and so on, until I smoked my last cigarette after work on Friday. I was done.
I'm married with kids now, and I'm extremely grateful to my past self for giving me the gift of being smoke-free. Not only will I have a better chance of living longer for my kids, I'm also able to go hiking and ride my bicycle to work without being winded, my smile is whiter, and I've probably saved at least $12,000 over the last nine years by not smoking.
— Matt P.
When I finally decided it was time to quit, I went to my doctor. At that time, nicotine patches were by prescription only. He gladly prescribed patches for me, and I planned my last cigarette.
It was tough, but I was able to do it, thanks to the patches and sugar-free hard candies, to give my mouth something to do, and frenzied cross-stitching, to give my hands something to do. I am glad to say that I am now going on 23 years of being smoke-free.
— Linda N.
I quit smoking about 14 years ago after smoking for quite a few years. I tried to go cold turkey, but I slipped several times. What finally helped me was nicotine gum, and I have been smoke-free since.
Once I no longer ingested nicotine, I gained weight. It's a double whammy. It took me a while to get on the right track, but I've lost all that weight I gained from quitting smoking. I am so happy now.
— Renne
Just put them down! When the urge to smoke comes, the trick is to remember that the urge will only last a couple of minutes. At first, the urge will come a lot more often. The urge will decrease as one learns to recognize it and learns to change the focus from smoking to doing the task at hand. Having faith in ourselves is the key.
— Weldon I.
Sources: Quitting Smoking, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017; Smokefree Apps, Smokefree.gov


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Happy Friday friends! It's been a few weeks since I've done a bumpdate post, so I'm excited to share what's been going on with you guys!
How Far Along: 20 weeks, halfway there!
Gender: Girl! I'm so pumped to have one of each. She already has a couple of pink things in her room waiting for her 🙂
Name: Oh my gosh we are so undecided on names. We literally don't have a front runner, or one that is even close. I need to get on this. For some reason it's been so hard for me to pick a girl name.
Movement: So. Much. Movement. This little girl moves a ton. With Noah, the placenta was in the front, so to feel the movement he basically had to click through the placenta. With this pregnancy the placenta is in the back, and baby girl is in the front. It's really crazy to be able to actually see the movements from the outside so strongly.
Sleep: All I know about sleep is that it's been awesome, lol. I had some insomnia during early pregnancy, but lately I could sleep forever. Last pregnancy I had some insomnia during the end, so I'm hoping that doesn't happen again this time!
What I Miss: Red wine, for sure. I didn't really miss wine or alcohol at all during the first pregnancy, but during this one I've been a little jealous of friends enjoying a glass of red wine with dinner. Maybe it's the fact that I have a toddler running around during this pregnancy, but a glass of red wine at the end of the day sounds pretty darn good right now.
Cravings: Nothing major this pregnancy, but I am hungry 24/7. Although being hungry 24/7 is really nothing new for me. I've been into salty & sour this pregnancy, more than the last. With Noah, I was more into sweet and savory. Although, I really have been into ice cream lately…
What I'm Excited About Next: Getting baby girl's nursery ready! We brought Noah home to a one bedroom condo, so we didn't even have a nursery when he came home. It's awesome to actually have a room designated to baby girl that I can get ready. We've already painted the walls, and have got a few things. Excited to share that process with you guys!
Maternity Clothes: The last few weeks I've definitely noticed a need for maternity jeans and shorts. I can't wear my old pants without a bellyband. The bellyband does help for those days when I want to wear my old jeans, so I love it. ASOS has been great for affordable maternity jeans & shorts. I have my eye on some maternity jeans from Paige Denim as well. I have these shorts in white, and these shorts in a light wash.
Things Purchased For Baby: We haven't bought a lot for baby yet. I did pick up some pink onesies right away when I found out I was having a girl, because I was so excited. I did receive some adorable moccasins/baby shoes from Sweet N Swag that I shared over on Instagram stories a couple of weeks ago. I'm also really excited to be collaborating with The Happiest Baby to review their new SNOO Bassinet. I will be talking more about it in upcoming posts, and on Instagram so stay tuned!
Ruched Dress (Non-Maternity, but so perfect for a growing bump, comes in a ton of colors!) Cozy Cardigan
Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you have an amazing Monday!
Lee Anne


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Have you ever had a taste of freshly made vegetable juice? It's one of the most nourishing foods out there. And today I'm going to show you just how to make this type of fresh veggie juice.
How to Make Vegetable Juice Video
Veggie Juice Ingredients
The beauty of making vegetable juice is that you can pretty much improvise with what you've got in your kitchen or garden.
That being said, here's what I used in this particular juice.
- Carrots (tops and all)
- Apples
- Ginger
- Celery
- Parsley
Juicer Recommendations
I've heard great things about the Breville Juice Fountain, and many raw foodies recommend it. One of the benefits is that it's a good quality juicer, for a pretty fair price.
It also has a wider opening, so you don't need to cut fruits or vegetables as small to get them juiced.
The juicer I own is the Omega J8005 Nutrition Center Single-Gear Commercial Masticating Juicer. What I like about it is that you can use it to make green juice, and other treats like nut butters, raw fruit sorbets and ice creams, and baby food.
It's got a heftier price tag, but because it uses a mastication system you're actually getting more juice for your buck. Before I got this blender I always cringed when I saw how much juice was left in the pulp. Now the pulp is totally dry.
What is Your Favorite Mix?
I'd love to know what your favorite mix of vegetable juice is. I'm pretty partial to my "Beet Goes On" beet juice recipe. What else do you like to drink?


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Dylan Murphy
My voice is a good midway between tenor and baritone, but it leans more towards the lower range at all times. I've done dramatic readings before and have plenty of experience capturing emotion as well as doing basic narration, all while handling the personalities and voices of multiple characters. My deeper range is stronger than my higher, but I have equal ability in both. I can properly execute several character voices, a few of my favorites being a personal adaptation of Duke Nukem and the wonderful voice of Golum! Precious.. Oh yeah, and I can sing. Pretty darn well. Like, seriously. Pretty darn flippin' well. It's so fun.
English (North American), English
North American
Voice Ages
Teen (13-17), Young Adult (18-35)
Special Skills
Animation, Audiobooks, Internet Video, Jingles, Movie Trailers, Music, Radio, Television, Videogames
I've been doing some voice over work for a plethora of "Let's Read"'s, or audiobooks if you'd like to call them so, as well as my own personal practicing on overdubbing movie trailers and what-not. I've done some voice acting in a video game my friend has created, and I've also designed all of the music for said game. I've sang in three choirs, as both a tenor and bass, and gotten great feedback from every show (this covers most of my singing abilities, though I was in a cover band a few years back and that expanded my range substantially). I highly enjoy annoying my friends by following them around during the day and on-the-spot narrating their every move. They told me, and I quote, "Dude, stop. You sound frikken' amazing, but stop." and then laughed for a short moment with me.
Grade School, Middle School, and I'm currently in 10th grade. About to finish it. I've also done homeschooling for a couple of years and tutored a few friends of mine in a couple of subjects. I doubt that's very signifigant to this sight, but hey. May as well throw all my cards on the table.
CAD u37
Computer & Software
Windows 7, HP Laptop, Audacity
Delivery Methods
Turnaround Time
Within a week, I would notify the employer otherwise.
Service Description
Let's see.. I think I'll write this as if I were a television salesman.
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... Oh jeeze, that was so bad. Seriously though, I can and will make your projects better and twice as successful as before.
Voice Over Clients
I've worked on my own projects, but that's about it.. Nothing's really "out-there" yet, sadly.
Payment Terms
Payment to Dylan Murphy is made through Voices.com SurePay®, our escrow service that guarantees your project is completed to your satisfaction. Pay securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com and when your work is done, simply download the final files, and release funds to Dylan Murphy.
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Start your engines, it's time for the next installment of the Fast and the Furious franchise. The first trailer for the eighth F&F film, The Fate Of The Furious (not The Fate of the Eight?) dropped last night and is packed with enough cars, chase scenes, punches, betrayals and corny one-liners to fill eight more movies.
The old gang, minus the late Paul Walker and actor Sung Kang's Han, whose character was killed in the sixth film, are back together, but not for long. Vin Diesel's Dom Toretto has inexplicably turned his back on his family, cozying up to Charlize Theron's new villain Cipher, who has recruited Dom for his driving and his soft lips. We assume.
Dom's actions get Dwayne Johnson's Hobbs character thrown in jail along with sworn enemy Deckhard Shaw (Jason Statham), until Kurt Russell's Mr. Nobody is able to bail him out. Of course, this comes moments after a huge jail-wide brawl.
The gang is forced to turn against Dom and battle it out on the streets of Cuba, New York and the icy, snow-covered terrain of the Arctic Ocean. There's a submarine, guys. And we thought they were going to run out of vehicles!
Michelle Rodriguez, Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson, Nathalie Emmanuel, Lucas Black, and Elsa Pataky are all back for the eighth film, which also features franchise newcomers Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren and Theron. Jordana Brewster is expected to reprise her role as Mia after her character 'retired' from the crew along with her partner Brian, the late Paul Walker.
Fate of the Furious speeds into theatres on April 14, 2017.


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A big part of writing is justification: anticipating common sense logic notes, asking them yourself in the script, and creating a plausible explanation This maintains willing suspension of disbelief, and creates specifics of character that ends up paying off later. When people don't get things, they're not flawed or bad, they're "calling out" a logical issue... Continue Reading →
Vetting a Logline – The Fright Chamber
Here's a logline that was submitted by /u/nasteeninja for consideration on my live screenwriting show (www.youtube.com/c/storycoaching, now every Saturday at 5 PM). I'll get to the script at a later date, probably on video. A sadistic doctor, hellbent on immortality, abducts a troubled nurse and forces her through a series of constructed nightmares designed to... Continue Reading →
Before you write a feature ask yourself – does this really need to be a feature?
I read for a living. I've noticed that most beginner scripts fall into one of 7 subgenres that make them a non-starter. Of these, the worst is what I call "the glorified short." These are scripts that have core ideas that would be better served by being written as a short film, a pilot, or... Continue Reading →
One Minute Screenwriting Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HppB6XE4q3Y A series I'm working on. Just for fun. If you have a topic you'd like covered, please comment below!
Five fun pro tips for writerduet
WriterDuet isn't just a great screenwriting/collaboration tool, it's got a host of additional features that can supercharge your productivity and creativity. Turn PDFs into Final Draft files. Anyone can print to PDF these days, but writerduet is an easy way to do it if you don't know any other way to do it. What's cool... Continue Reading →
The varying degrees of "unfilmable" information
I once worked with a writer "Dante" who hated unfilmables beyond reason. He proudly told me the story of a time he was working with a partner who wanted to describe a character as angry. Dante changed the line to "his brow furrows" because a furrowing brow is literally filmable, and he didn't think angry... Continue Reading →
Five common mistakes that can sour a reader on the first page.
People tend to give performers the benefit of the doubt. When a new speaker takes to the lectern, when a singer approaches the mic on America's Got Talent, when a dancer begins their first steps, the natural human reaction is to shut up for a moment and see what they've got. The same holds in... Continue Reading →
Goals, Stakes, Rooting Interest (part one)
Scripts need a rooting interest. You create this by setting up character, stakes, and a goal by the end of the first act. Picture this: a vengeful god comes down from heaven and tells you that you have 24 hours to kill an evil man, or you'll die. You're allowed to ask one question. If... Continue Reading →
You can avoid the most common second act problem by writing a short synopsis before you write a draft.
I like to assign this exercise: tell your story in 200 words, 50 words per act (Act 1, Act 2a, Act 2b, 3). I call this "the handle" because it affords you a handle on your story. There are a number of reasons to do this, it provides a convenient overview of a story, it... Continue Reading →