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REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts
REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts are sustainable wellness hotels offering comprehensive personalised retreats to teach self-awareness, mind training and eventually help their guests reach mind transformation. Each property offers a range of wellness programs inspired by local ancient healing traditions, designed to maintain or improve specific emotional, physical and mental health conditions. REVĪVŌ Wellness Retreats aspire to be a transformational experience by being holistic, real, tailor-made and results-driven.
Wellness Retreats
By focusing on holistic treatments for the mind, body and spirit, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts achieve the notions of "healing", mind training and self-awareness, rather than treating guests for specific illnesses or injuries. Embark on an Ayurvedic journey to find your inner peace, pamper yourself, exercise, sleep and eat while treating every aspect of your physical, mental and emotional health.
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Holidaying in Bali offers a great chance to relax and reconnect, especially in private accommodation within the tranquil surroundings of REVĪVŌ's lush luxury resort. Ring-in the festive celebrations with exclusive live performances, fine dining and activities for your mind, body & spirit with our Christmas Offer.
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From September 1 to December 21
feel refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated
Spend a two-night stay with your loved one restoring harmony to your body and spirit. Immerse in soothing spa treatments, practice yoga and discover what Bali has to offer: from a captivating cultural scene to surf lessons, rafting and cycling.
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Nestled amidst the breezy hills of Nusa Dua in south Bali, REVĪVŌ Wellness Resorts is spread across 3 hectares of teak tree forest, surrounded by dense tropical rainforest and the Indian ocean. Meaning "I'll live again", REVĪVŌ's lush enclave is comprised of Balinese-style luxury suites and villas, a nutritious gourmet restaurant, bar and pool lounge, as well as best-in-class fitness and spa facilities.
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Jacqui, Sydney AustraliaJuly 29, 2018 - TripAdvisor
Stunning property and a great size with only 16 rooms available.ery personalised service from your arrival, wellness consult, food, classes and spa treatments. Amazing selection of spa treatments and lots of different classes available - try the Aqua Fitmat class it is a lot of fun.
I would highly recommend this property if you want a wellness retreat that leaves you feeling completely refreshed and energised.
Sacha MJuly 10, 2018 - TripAdvisor
Have just arrived home after 3 glorious days at Revivo and bursting to sing its praises here on Trip Advisor. I feel wonderful. Rejuvenated, happy, and, aware. The effect those 3 days had on me will live with me forever. The food was so fresh and delicious. And healthy. The treatments (massages, body wraps and scrubs) were divine. The activities are varied and rewarding. From aerial yoga to TRX training to meditation. I would highly recommend investing in yourself and spending time at Revivo. I am so grateful to the staff who are so kind and nurturing and warm. I feel this program has kickstarted a better version of me
Amber, Melbourne AustraliaMay 27, 2018 - TripAdvisor
A fantastic week in every way!!
We did the 5 night retreat ... food better than pictures on website, staff / service excellent, flexibility to meet every need, challenging but supportive exercise with expert instructors and quality and luxuourous villa!! Thank you to everyone at Revivo for the perfect escape!! We will definitely be back!!
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If you would like to have more information about our different Retreat Programs, one of our Wellness Coach would be happy to call you to discuss your goals and make recommendations. This free 15-minute consultation service is available 7 days a week from 09:00 am to 05:00 pm (Indonesia time) and depends on our Wellness Coach availability. You will receive an email from our team to confirm the time and date prior to the call.
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Stripping away the known and seeing reality for what it is, rather than for what our thought represents it to be, provides the theme for this compelling conversation. The late Bohm addresses the nature of thought and thinking, and how our conditioned minds become subordinate to the way we think. He says the thinking process "is a representation of what is, but is not what is," and goes on to challenge our perception of time and space as illusory. From mindless thought to experiencing each moment as eternity, Bohm takes us on a whirlwind tour of consciousness.
The late David Bohm was a quantum physicist who made significant contributions in the fields of theoretical physics, philosophy, and neuropsychology, and to the Manhattan Project. He became an assistant professor at Princeton Univesity, where he worked closely with Albert Einstein. He's the author of Quantum Theory (new edition Dover Publications; 1989). Bohm's approach to philosophy and physics receive expression in his book Wholeness and the Implicate Order (Routledge Kegan Paul 1981) and Science, Order and Creativity (Bantam 1987). His final work, the posthumously published The Undivided Universe: An Ontological Interpretation of Quantum Theory (Routledge Kegan Paul 1995), resulted from a decades-long collaboration with his colleague Basil Hiley. To learn more about the work of the late David Bohm go to www.david-bohm.net
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Liberia, South Africa sign Bilateral Framework agreement
(elbcradio.com/June 15, 2015)-The Governments of Liberia and South Africa have signed a Framework Agreement for Bilateral Cooperation in several areas.
The Framework Agreement was signed Sunday, June 14, 2015 on the margins of the ongoing 25th Ordinary Summit of the African Union taking place in South Africa.
Foreign Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, signed for Liberia, while the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Maite Mashabane, signed for South Africa. According to a Foreign Ministry dispatch from Johannesburg, the two countries agreed to strengthen their relationship in all areas of common interest.
The areas of common interest between the two countries include political, social, cultural, scientific and technical sectors within the spirit of African solidarity.
The dispatch named critical areas of cooperation as international relations, trade and investment, mining and geology, agriculture, among others.
It further disclosed that the parties also agreed to establish a Joint Consultation Forum consisting officials from both parties to monitor the implementation of the framework agreement and identify areas for further cooperation.
The two countries also agreed to meet annually, on alternating basis, in South Africa and Liberia. Meanwhile, Liberia and South Africa have further agreed to encourage partnership between public and private institutions involved in the sectors and areas of cooperation in their respective countries.
They also agreed to promote partnerships between their private sectors in accordance with the domestic law in force in their respective countries and in consideration of their commitments to sub-regional, regional and international organizations of which they are members.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Foreign Minister Ngafuan described the agreement as a boost in their bilateral relationship.


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Last night's Modern Family was one of my favorite episodes since last fall's "Manny Get Your Gun." It infused the perfect amount of heart with the show's usual blend of punchlines, physical comedy and awkward situations.
So before I sign a 12-year gym membership contract, let's take a look at the best moments from last night's show, as well as another episode of Cougar Town: Writers vs. Actors...
Modern Family
Season 2, Episode 17: "Two Monkeys and a Panda"
Phil uses a spa gift certificate while Claire tries to get Haley and Alex to get along, Jay and Gloria argue about where they will be buried and Cam, who decides to write a children's book about adoption for Lily, learns that Mitchell intentionally excluded him from being a part of her last name.
"If you don't use them, then all our money just goes to charity!" - Phil, who has very soft, lady-like hands according to Kim the manicurist.And as a special treat, here's a photo of the first draft of Two Monkeys and a Panda:
"What'd Oprah do now?" - Mitchell, who doesn't think kale, the new spinach, is ready to anchor a meal.
"I want them to share clothes and do each other's hair and gossip about boys. Just like I used to do with Mitchell." - Claire, not nearly concerned enough that Haley thinks Albert Einstein is "that guy from Back to the Future."
"She makes me feel like a fifth-grader again." - Manny, who unfortunately can't make Wiggles jokes around his new younger girlfriend.
"The more you spend the more you save." - Cam, who no longer fills out legal forms since signing up for a 12-year gym membership.
"You mess will Phil Dunphy, the claws come out." - Phil, who doesn't have the face for bangs.
"Please, for the first month I didn't even bother to learn your name." - Manny to Jay, who really needs to learn the appropriate times for using the phrase "Ta-da!"
Cougar Town: Writers vs. Actors
Episode 3
Last week on Vulture's web series Cougar Town: Writers vs. Actors, the male actors made an unsuccessful attempt to name all of the writers. Let's see how the ladies did...
Of course, Courtney Cox, an executive producer on the show, has a slight advantage. And I really appreciated that Christa Beatrice Miller's "Asian guy" answer was counted as correct.


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Student Services
Vice President for Student Affairs
Nathan Thomas
100 Sisson Hall, ext. 3140
The Division of Student Affairs provides a wide variety of services and activities to students to enhance their University experience. The environment shaped by Student Affairs provides opportunities for the deliberate and total development of the whole student, encompassing experiences beyond the classroom and addressing the diversities of the environment in which they reside and in responding to student needs.
We believe that what students experience outside of the classroom experience influences their aspirations, development, achievements and is integral to their development at Bradley University. Our goal is to ensure an enriched environment for learning, personal growth, and satisfaction for Bradley University students.
The Division of Student Affairs complements and supports the academic experience through programming, student organizations, and resources that assist a student in discovering their place, getting involved, and being their best. This is accomplished through a commitment to collaboration, diversity and inclusion, experiential learning, retention, and student wellness.
Diversity & Inclusion
Norris Chase, Executive Director
212 Garrett Center, ext. 2646
Located in the Romeo B. Garrett Cultural Center (824 North Duryea Place across from Williams Hall), houses the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). Diversity and Inclusion functions to meet the various needs of students from historically underrepresented backgrounds—including students who are ethnically diverse, first generation, low income, and/or are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. The Center serves as a meeting place for students and community groups as well as a place for social and cultural events. It also has access to computers for students to use, as well as an auditorium on the first level for programming. Named in honor of the late professor emeritus of sociology, Dr. Romeo B. Garrett, the Center is open every day during the regular academic year.
Off-Campus Properties Office
Greg Colwell, General Manager
1103 W Main St, Office Ext. 2100
The Off-Campus Properties Office is responsible for various university owned properties that do not directly lie within the University's main footprint including primary oversight of St James Apartments. Day to day operations including leasing, room assignments, maintenance and St James accounting services are all managed from this office. St James Apartments exclusively houses upper classmen and graduate students in 17 buildings located to the East of Campus. We provide a unique opportunity for students to experience apartment style living with the benefits of living in university housing and all within walking distance of campus.
Residential Living and Student Conduct
Ryan Bair, Executive Director
135 Sisson Hall, ext. 3218
Residential Living and Student Conduct is responsible for the general welfare of residence hall students at Bradley University, particularly concerning their out-of-class activities and living environment. This office interacts with all segments of the University including students, faculty, administrators, parents, and the community.
The Student Conduct System is responsible for protecting the rights of the University and the individual student through the University Standards of Conduct.
Smith Career Center
Jon C. Neidy, Executive Director
Burgess Hall, ext. 2510
The Bradley University Smith Career Center empowers students to achieve positive career outcomes through career development, experiential education, and learning opportunities. We partner in this work with stakeholders who benefit from the skills and talents of our students and alumni.
With the help of the Smith Career Center students and alumni can explore and define career options, develop job search strategies, obtain career-related work experience and identify and connect with prospective employers. The Center provides individual career advisement, job search workshops, extensive web-based career resources, a targeted internship & full-time employment database, several job fairs, a graduate/professional school fair, and campus interviews with prospective employers.
The Smith Career Center and the Springer Center for Internships also administer Bradley's centralized co-operative education and internship program. Through internships, cooperative education, and summer or part-time employment, students have opportunities for professional development which integrate classroom theory with supervised work experience.
Several hundred employers visit the Bradley campus each year to talk with our students, participate in job fairs and conduct interviews with candidates. Employers are eager to hire Bradley students and graduates because of the many skills and talents that were developed during their years at Bradley.
Internship/Cooperative Education Program
Please review the program on our website at http://www.bradley.edu/offices/student/scc/internship/student/coop/
Misrepresentation Policy
Please review the policy at http://www.bradley.edu/campuslife/studenthandbook/policies/violations/scc/
Campus Interview and Special Event Cancellation/No-show Policy:
Please review the policy at http://www.bradley.edu/campuslife/studenthandbook/policies/violations/scc/
Student Involvement
Tom Coy, Executive Director
Markin Center, ext. 2890
- Campus Recreation and Athletic Facilities
- Event Services
- Student Activities
- Student Activities – Fraternity and Sorority Life
- Student Activities – Lewis J. Burger Center for Leadership and Service
Student Involvement provides a cohesive plan of programs, activities, events and services designed to respond to the cultural, social, physical, and recreational needs of all students enrolled at Bradley. Opportunities for leadership and group development are provided for students to learn new skills, broaden their abilities, and manage their organizational activities. Communication between faculty, administration, students, and staff will be encouraged as a means to promote a well-informed campus community regarding student activities and government.
Campus Recreation offers students opportunities to participate in a wide variety of sport and recreational activities. A diversified schedule of activities is maintained for the novice to the advanced competitor.
Event Services is responsible for scheduling and reserving rooms in most buildings on campus, including the Michel Student Center, Global Communications Center, and academic buildings other than the labs.
Student Activities organizes social life, which includes concerts, dances, lectures, and special events such as homecoming and a variety of student committees and programs. The office also registers student organizations and provides information and certain administrative services for more than 200 student groups.
Student government organizations provide leadership opportunities for students to participate in the governing process of the University, particularly as it relates to student concerns and welfare.
Student media, including the weekly newspaper the Bradley Scout, the literary publication Broadside, and the radio station WCBU, offer communication experiences and opportunities for interested students. All student media bearing the name of or sponsored by Bradley University must be approved and supervised by the Communications Council.
Campus Recreation & Athletic Facilities
126 Markin, ext.2656
Campus Recreation provides a variety of programs to meet the recreational needs of all students. The Markin Family Student Recreation Center is a multi-use indoor facility. The center provides opportunities for intramural events, sports and fitness classes, and unscheduled, informal activity. It has exercise and fitness equipment, an indoor pool, two racquetball courts, a rock climbing wall that stands 46 feet, a bouldering wall, a Multi-Activity Court (MAC court), a 1/8-mile running/walking track, and a juice bar. It has four basketball courts for intramural and recreational games and a championship court, which seats about 300 and will be used for, among other things, hosting championship intramural events. The intramural sports calendar includes 25 different events.
Outdoor recreational opportunities exist at the David Markin Tennis Courts and the Meinen Field outdoor recreation complex, which houses basketball courts and a multi-sport field where soccer, softball, flag football, and a variety of other activities occur.
Campus Recreation also offers a variety of club sports students can participate in. Some of the most popular are men's ice hockey, men's and women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, softball, and ultimate frisbee among many others.
Athletic Facilities provides facility management to the Renaissance Coliseum, Markin Tennis Courts, and Meinen Field.
With a capacity of 4,200, the Renaissance Coliseum is home to some of Bradley University's largest events, including concerts, women's basketball and volleyball, commencements, and other special events. Past concerts have featured Weezer, Wiz Khalifa, The Band Perry, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Students receive free or discounted tickets to most events.
Intramural Sports
Intramural sports are run by the Campus Recreation Office and take place in the Markin Center, Meinen Field, Markin Tennis Courts as well as a few other locations in the community. Intramural sports are Bradley's effort to provide all students with opportunities for physical fitness and participation in structured athletic events. There are over 20 organized intramural sports events that are open to all students, regardless of their experience or skill level. For more information call ext. 2656 or visit our website at www.bradley.edu/campusrec.
Markin Center
120 Markin Center, ext.2677
The Markin Family Student Recreation Center opened in October 2008. The Markin Center houses 5 basketball courts, one being a Multi-Purpose Activity Court (MAC) and another being an Intramural Performance Court along with a 6-lane, 25-yard swimming pool, 2 racquetball courts, a climbing wall and a bouldering wall. It is also the home to 3 multi-purpose rooms, a suspended, 1/8 mile, jogging/walking track, a group fitness room, a spinning room, a juice bar and a vast selection of cardio and weight training equipment. Policies and procedures of the Markin Center are available in the Campus Recreation Office as well as online at www.bradley.edu/campusrec.
The Markin Center, scheduled through the Campus Recreation Office, is designed for use by all Bradley students, faculty and staff. The various facility areas are used for informal recreation, intramural sports events, fitness classes, and club and student organization activities. Students, faculty and staff members must swipe a valid Bradley ID into the turnstiles to be allowed access to the facility. Access will be denied if ID is not present or declined.
Visit www.bradley.edu/campusrec to view our Hours of Operation.
A locker is a wise acquisition if you plan to use the Markin Center regularly. Lockers can be purchased in the Campus Recreation Office. Whether you choose to purchase a locker or not, you are encouraged to leave any valuables at home.
If you are interested in playing racquetball, it is usually necessary to make a reservation at one of our two available courts. Courts can be reserved up to a day in advance and the reservation sheets are located at the Control Desk in the Markin Center. All reservations must be made in person; no reservations will be taken over the phone.
At various times during the year, scheduled events and activities may impact the availability of some areas of the Markin Center. Every attempt will be made to post changes in hours. Call ext. 2677 to check space availability.
Guest Passes
- A guest pass will be issued to a person who wishes to enter the facility and must be sponsored by a current student or Markin Privilege-holding faculty/staff member. Alumni can also purchase a guest pass.
- Each student, faculty, or staff member may sponsor only ONE guest per day.
- The cost for a guest pass is $5.00 per visit and can be purchased in the Campus Recreation Office during regular business hours or at the Control Desk during off-hours.
- The student, faculty, or staff members must present a valid ID to the Facility Supervisor before a guest pass will be issued to any individual.
- Each student, faculty, or staff member is required to accompany the guest while in the Markin Center in addition to being responsible for the guest's behavior. Unaccompanied or disruptive guests will be asked to leave the facility.
Faculty/Staff Passes
Faculty and staff members who wish to use the Markin Center can purchase the privilege in the Campus Recreation Office. The pass is valid from January 1 to December 31 of the respective years.
Family Passes
Family passes for the immediate family and dependents of students, faculty, and staff are available, in the Campus Recreation Office. The family members of faculty and staff will only be issued family passes if the faculty or staff member has purchased the privilege to use the Markin Center. Family members are limited to posted Family Hours of the facility. The Family Member Pass must be presented to be allowed into the building. Family members are not allowed to sponsor guests.
Student Activities
28 Student Center, ext.3050
Student Activities Office (Student Organizations)
The Student Activities Office maintains a master calendar of events, coordinates reservations for campus grounds and the Michel Student Center foyer, and approves fundraising requests. For a complete list of recognized student organizations, please visit bradley.edu/sao.
The Lewis J. Burger Center for Student Leadership & Service
4 Student Center, ext. 3682
The Burger Center represents the University's commitment to educate and prepare our students for civic responsibility to become committed leaders for the 21st century. By involving our students in a myriad of service activities and leadership seminars, the Center benefits not only Bradley students, but the Central Illinois Community and our society.
The Center has three main components:
- Volunteer Services: The Center provides students with resources and programs that make volunteering accessible, including volunteer placement, Service on Saturday events, and alternative spring break trips.
- Leadership Development Programs: Through the Leadership Studies minor, LINCS Leadership Trainings, and a variety of leadership-based campus organizations, the Center provides students with a multitude of ways to develop their skills and increase their effectiveness as a leader.
- Student Leadership and Service Fellows Program: This scholarship-based program accepts 15 incoming freshmen students annually and strives to instill lifelong leadership skills and civic responsibility in its members through a comprehensive four-year experience.
The Lewis J. Burger Center is home to student organizations including Fellows, SERVE, LINCS and facilitates programs such as Service on Saturday, and the LINCS Leadership Conference. In collaboration with the College of Education and Health Sciences, the Center coordinates the Leadership Studies minor. In addition, the Center provides information on a wide range of peer advising, service learning initiatives and leadership opportunities throughout the United States.
The Center promotes service and leadership among the Bradley student body. It provides opportunities for students to be involved in community service and leadership activities and promotes the incorporation of a service component into the curriculum where appropriate.
Student Support Services
Anne Hollis, Executive Director
101 Sisson Hall, ext. 3658
The Center for Student Support Services is designed to offer guidance to students in times of need. Our mission is to provide personal attention and resources to students as they work to achieve their academic and personal goals. The Center serves as a major link between academic and student affairs striving to improve student retention through positive communication and relationships with students, faculty, staff and families. We will help students find the necessary information or resources so they may have a personally rewarding education at Bradley University.
Academic Success Center
320 Library, ext. 2416
The Academic Success Center strengthens comprehensive learning, enhances retention, and promotes student success by providing academic support services to Bradley students. The programs provided include:
University Program
The University Program helps students get started at Bradley on the right track by ensuring appropriate academic advisement and goal-setting for major(s) of interest. Students in University Program majors will be assigned an advisor in their college or a professional advisor and will spend time outside of their traditional classes working toward developing habits that enhance academic success and identifying major options that align with students' interests, skills, and goals.
Academic Exploration Program
The Academic Exploration Program assists students who seek guidance about academic major and career choices. The program provides students with the support and tools to assess themselves, the resources to explore academic and career options, and numerous opportunities to interact one-on-one with their academic advisor, who may also be their instructor for the Student Planning Seminar Course (AEP 100). Please visit us with any questions or concerns.
Bradley undergraduate students qualify for one hour of free one-on-one peer tutoring per subject, per day. Free drop-in tutoring is also provided for select courses each semester. Check the ASC website for a specific list.
Turning Point Retention Program
Many students experience some form of academic difficulty during their college career. At Bradley, students whose difficulty has resulted in academic probation are required to participate in the Turning Point Program (TPP). The Turning Point Program's mission is to assist first-time probation students as they work to regain good academic standing. Program participants meet with TPP staff and create and accomplish a plan for the semester that may include the Learning Enhancement Strategies Seminar (AEP 115), weekly accountability meetings, or connections to other campus resources.
Academic Coaching
Students experiencing challenges that are causing academic difficulty (poor time management, test anxiety or inadequate test-taking strategies, low reading comprehension, etc.) can meet with an ASC staff member to create a learning improvement plan and to identify strategies to improve their likelihood of academic success.
AEP 115: Learning Enhancement Strategies Seminar
The Learning Enhancement Seminar (AEP 115) is for University program students to ensure they have the college-level study skills necessary to be successful at Bradley and to help explore a broader set of major options. Topics include self-regulation, time management, note taking, test taking, textbook reading, and goal setting.
139 Sisson, ext. 2420
The Center assists students in transitioning to Bradley University through first-year programs that help students right from the start. Orientation allows new parents, family members, guests, first-year students, and transfer students to learn about the myriad of services that Bradley University offers while providing opportunities to network with each other—thereby easing the transition into the University.
Student Aides are students who are hired to assist in the implementation of all aspects of student and parent orientation programming. Throughout all 13 two and a half day summer orientation sessions, Student Aides live on campus and aid new students with class schedules and integration into the university through numerous one-on-one and small group meetings and/or activities.
Transfer Aides are students who have successfully navigated the transition from their previous two or four-year institution(s). Each of them serves as a mentor to incoming transfer students and is responsible for communicating and building relationships with new transfer students both prior to and after their arrival on campus. Transfer Aides also provide assistance during transfer registration days, transfer orientation sessions and programming throughout the year.
Commuter Student Services
This office helps to coordinate special services and programs that are designed to meet the unique needs of off-campus and nontraditional students. Additional program information for nontraditional students is available through the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development, Continuing Education Bldg. Nontraditional students are invited to make use of the Garrett Center and the Michel Student Center.
Office for Transfer Student Assistance (OTSA)
The Office for Transfer Student Assistance (OTSA) provides general academic advisement to students who have transferred to Bradley University. This office also coordinates workshops and presentations that assist transfer students in their transition to the institution beyond orientation programming. OTSA provides advisory services to the Transfer Student Advisory Council student organization, guidance and resources for students before and after they have transferred, oversight of the Transfer Aide program, administration of the Transfer Community, and instruction of the transfer student specific section of EHS 120: The University Experience.
Student Access Services
100 Heitz Hall, ext. 4358
Student Access Services ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to all Bradley University programs, activities and provides students with the opportunity to reach their full potential by coordinating academic accommodations, promoting independence and self-advocacy and providing information and referral to appropriate resources.
Wellness Office
50 Markin Center, ext. 3381
The Bradley University Wellness Office offers current and accurate health information and programming on the 8 dimensions of wellness: Emotional, Environmental, Financial, Intellectual, Occupational, Physical, Social, and Spiritual, by promoting smart and healthy behavioral choices through collaboration within the university, out in the community, and nationwide.
Our vision is to create a culture where making healthy choices in all 8 dimensions of wellness and acceptance of all individuals is the norm at Bradley University. This is accomplished through the programming provided by the student groups housed from the Wellness Office that include HEAT (Help, Empower and Teach), SONOR (SOcial NORming), Get Fit Stay Fit, and the Body Project.


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1934 Ford Coupe
George Poteet, Memphis, Tennessee
The screaming orange '34 was built for George by Dave Lane, who chopped the top and performed an amazing amount of subtle sheetmetal modificatios to perfect the body—and dropped it onto a scratch-built chassis. A N.O.S. Hilborn injection system feeds the 425ci Buick Nailhead, backed by a Richmond five-speed and Winters quick-change rearend.


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Man or woman, dogs are certainly people's best friends in general and make a wonderful addition to any home. Certain breeds are more suitable for family country living while others prefer smaller spaces and the hustle and bustle of a downtown core.
In terms of guys selecting dog breeds that best suit their needs, there are plenty of pooches they can choose from that range in size, character and time that needs to be allotted to them. Our list is composed of the most agreeable dog breeds for young male adults looking for a furry companion.
1. Husky
Not so much urban dogs as (cold) country dogs, Huskies require plenty of space and time devoted to exercise, which can be healthy for the owner and his entire family.
Huskies are attractive dogs and their attraction far transcends their physical appearance as their nature is loving and nurturing, something all guys wishing to be accepted by the ladies can strive towards.
Huskies are adaptable and won't mind their owner's social life, like to cuddle and are generally big balls of fur looking for things to do and people to do them with.
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Husky owner are usually athletic, outdoorsy individuals always looking for new adventures.


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SZA takeover: come to me
This was the first time I saw myself in someone musically. I remember watching this video over and over and over again to look for seams. .. To look for how she does it. How is she so relaxed? She's bjork where's the costume? The noise? The lights? …that's when I realized … She's a queen she doesn't require any of it. She takes you to where SHE'S at. So subtle so light but sooo powerful! Just moseying around about the stage in chucks and denim skirt singing her fucking heart out! The original Don da da — SZA


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Welcome to Our Royal Oak, MI
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Welcome to our Royal Oak, MI dental office.
At Family Dentistry of Royal Oak, we are dedicated to creating beautiful smiles in a warm and caring atmosphere. We believe that everyone deserves a healthy smile and the comfort and confidence that come along with it.
We are proud to provide high-quality, attentive, and gentle care to our neighbors in Royal Oak, Michigan, and the surrounding communities, including Birmingham, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Berkely, Troy, Beverly Hills, and Clawson. We're conveniently located on Woodward and 12-½ mile, near the Shrine church.
Customized Care From a Compassionate Team
Dr. Suchi Chalasani and the rest of our talented team are committed to working with each of our patients to create a customized treatment plan that meets your needs and fits into your lifestyle. Whenever possible, we prefer to prevent dental problems from ever taking hold and making the most of conservative and simple dental treatments; however, when you need a little extra care, you can take advantage of our skill and expertise with state-of-the-art modern dental techniques and technology.
We welcome your entire family, from the youngest members to the most senior and provide care that is carefully personalized to meet the unique and specific needs of every age group.
At Family Dentistry of Royal Oak, you'll find that each appointment is more like a collaborative relationship. We feel that it's important to provide you with information about your dental health and options for your care. We believe in empowering our patients and helping them to make informed decisions about their own dental care, allowing them to truly be a member of their own healthcare team.
One-on-One Family Dentistry in Royal Oak, MI
One of our goals here at Family Dentistry of Royal Oak is to spend more time with you and really get to know you. We never want to treat you like a number on a chart, but rather like the unique and wonderful individual you are. We don't rush you to decisions, and we always pay very careful attention to the little details that matter so much.
Dr. Chalasani is proud to warranty her work. We want you to always feel confident that you are receiving the best possible dental care from a provider and team who have a real interest in your good dental health.
A Range of Services to Meet Your Family's Needs
From preventive care to restorative treatments to cosmetic dentistry, we offer a wealth of different services and treatments that make it possible for your entire family to enjoy the same high quality care in one convenient location.
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- In-office and at-home teeth whitening
- Dental implants
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- Tooth-colored composite resin fillings
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We can also perform any basic dentistry procedures your family needs including:
- Routine examinations and cleanings
- Root canals
- Extractions
- Full and partial dentures
- Crowns and bridges
- Periodontal care for gum disease
Call Family Dentistry of Royal Oak today to schedule your next appointment with Dr. Suchi Chalasani DMD. We're looking forward to meeting you!


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The Running Dream
The running dream is different for everyone and unfortunately we all have had it effected by an injury. If you are one of the fortunate souls who has never had an injury consider yourself lucky.
I think it is safe to say that every runner out there has had to deal with some form of nagging issue within their body which has effected their running dream.
A sore calf, muscle or worse, an injury requiring surgery. Who has been there with me?
I will list my injury history…and oh how splendid of a time I had dealing with them.
- Plantar Fascitis (haattttttted it)
- Ruptured Plantaris Tendon (got that from jumping off the top bunk landing on a concrete floor while at Camp McKonnel in Gainesville, FL during track and field training while at Malone University)
- 3 Orthoscopic Knee Surgeries (2 on my left knee, 1 on my right). I still, to this day, have no idea why my cartilage kept breaking up in my knee cap during my sophomore year in college….fortunately, no issues since (fingers crossed)
- Shin Splints (had them once…hope to never have again…they suck!)
- Patellar Tendinitis (had this SEVERAL times mostly through high school and college years)
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What on earth do you do to keep the running dream alive when you are stuck on the couch?
Well, the first thing to keep in mind that an injury is not the end of your career.
Your does not have to be over on account of that.
Your mental outlook has to be one of calmness so that your healing time won't be as long. It is a process that cannot be rushed and once you accept that your road to recovery will be that much faster.
This is far easier said than done but the truth is, there is no rushing an injury.
You may be the most motivated athlete in the world but accepting the injury for what it is, just a small hiccup in a long training career ahead, and seeing down time as a blessing will make the running dream easier to achieve.
My wife brought this subject up tonight so have her to thank for it. She said, "I have never known anyone who is as good as you in taking time off and not getting bent out of shape about it".
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Well, if I am good at taking time off, it is simply I have learned my lesson from the injuries I mentioned above.
I have realized through trial and error that there is no reason to rush in obtaining the running dream. .
Advice For Runners With A Running Dream
The best advice I can give of runners who want to keep the running dream alive and by that I mean, whatever goal you have set for yourself, is to stay motivated by that goal.
Be persistent.
The majority of our goals won't come overnight, the running dream certainly, and if you make your goals too easy to accomplish you won't truly be challenging yourself.
If your an 18 minute 5000m runner and you set 17.55 as your goal for your next race when your real capability, based on the workouts you are doing, signals a 16 minute, write that down and use that as fuel.
Easy goals are great, hard goals that you achieve you will remember for the rest of your life.
I remember wanting to break the 2.22 marathon barrier back in 1999. I ran a half-marathon time in college in 1.11.31 and to be quite honest, at that time, after running that time-trial, I thought breaking 2.22 was possibly too high a goal…..but I had to believe in the hard goal, rather than take it easy.
A more 'reasonable' goal back then would probably be wanting a 2.35 marathon, respectively, but my running dream was much more harder in scope to achieve.
No matter how far out your goal presently looks.
If you have enough drive and utilize every ounce of thought and effort to that goal, you will achieve it.
There is a lot of fluff out there and 'happy thought' writing, but I remember years of endless miles on lonely highways when no one cared if I was out there or not.
Being reasonable is the quickest way to mediocrity – Will Smith
Hard goals not only challenge you but give you that missing 'umph' you might have missed had you taken the more traveled road. It isn't easy even when your healthy, but when your injured or you had a race planned and now your stuck with a 'temporary' roadblock, it is an even greater battle to overcome.
…just know you will overcome it, with time, not your time. You have to let the body heal itself and it certainly can't be rushed. If you cut yourself on the leg it is going to hurt but unfortunately, healing doesn't come on our time but our body's clock. You can't rush the running dream.
If you are not a believer in delayed gratification this running dream of yours will be all the more difficult to attain, take it slow.
An Injury Is On A Temporary Roadblock In Your Path To The Running Dream
Ok, unless it is a career ending injury most running setbacks caused from injuries are temporary.
They may seem as if they are permanent (oh let me tell you I agree with you!) but the truth is letting an injury or having to take time off (for whatever reason, like having to travel 7400 miles for a mission your heart really isn't into or you believe in…) is not a reason to let go of your goal.
If you have to take time off or you are unable to race, accept it and allow that downtime you most likely would have never taken off had this happened, to recharge your batteries.
Don't let it disappoint you.
The Running Dream Takes A Lot Of Work, A Break Is What You Need
Take that downtime to start thinking up ways you can train differently once you heal up. What different shoes could you possibly wear in your next race?
What preventive measures can use in your next training block. Ultrasound? Massage? Exercise that may take impact off the injured area like pool running?
Don't rush it and enjoy the time away. It will only increase your hunger to get back to the roads and the running dream that you have will be that much more meaningful when you achieve it.
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Importing Your Club Data to the Connecticut State System
Importing your club's registration data into the Connecticut State System is easy with Sports Connect! We have outlined some steps below that will walk you through the process of getting your data out of your Sports Connect system and into your Connecticut State System in just a few minutes. As always, our Support Ninjas are here to help if you have any questions. To get started, you will be using a brand new report called the Connecticut State Import Report - Players.
Steps to Configure a Connecticut State Import Player File on Sports Connect:
1. Go to Reports >> then click on the Governing Body Reports tab.
2. Select the program you want to run this report for from the Select Program drop down. Click Edit next to Connecticut State Import Report - Players.
3. Change the Report Name to: Connecticut State Import Report - Players - 2013-2014 Travel Soccer (or the specific name of your program and program year).
4. Click Save beneath this Report Name.
**Note: Before you export your file to Excel, you will need to make sure you have updated your State Level under Teams >> Edit >> Step 1 >> Additional Settings. The State Level field will fill in your Level column for all players.
You will also need to update the Registration #/StateID field in Teams >> Registration & Jersey #. This will fill in your StateId column for all players. You can update the Jersey Number field on this page as well.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Export to CSV. Check out the How to Save as a CSV File in case you need to Export to Excel and save as a CSV file type from there.
**Note: After you export your file to Excel, you will need to make sure you update the MultiRoster column appropriately. This column will export to Excel as a blank field.
**Important Note: Once you export this report to Excel, you will also need to run and export the Connecticut State Import Report - Volunteers report and combine these two reports into one giant report before you import to the Connecticut State Association.
6. Click Save in Excel, then change the filename and extension to the program name and program year, for example: Connecticut-State-Import-Report-Players-2013-2014-Travel-Soccer.csv, and save the file to your desktop.
You should be all set to import to the Connecticut State Soccer System after this!


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I've criticized Research In Motion, the maker of Blackberry devices before, but they have absolutely topped themselves now. As you may remember from previous episodes, RIM has two CEOs. They are co-CEOs of the company. They are also both chairman
The US debut of Spotify
The big news last week was the US debut of Spotify, the Swedish music streaming site already popular overseas, became available in the United States to great hue and cry. It certainly is an interesting service—Sean Parker first told me
Microsoft Store
On the other end of the spectrum, Microsoft announced plans to open at least 75 new retail stores over the next three years. Now, to be fair, I was very skeptical of Apple's plans for retail stores ten years ago,
Amazon's tablet device
Amazon's plan to release a color-screened Android tablet this October finally went mainstream. Amazon remains the clear leader in eBooks and eBook readers despite the excitement over Barnes & Noble's Nook and its potential, first as a hacked Android tablet


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**Happy dance**
Here's the deal: one is still in progress. It's well on it's way, but not done all the way.
The second unaccomplished resolution didn't happen because early in the year, God told me it wasn't something I was supposed to do anymore -- to take it off my list.
So I did.
What was different about 2013?
In previous years, I made a dream list that pretty much included everything but the kitchen sink.
And at the end of each year in the past, usually only a few items on my long dream list was accomplished. A few is better than nothing but still, it felt defeating.
I was feeling an urge to do things differently for this year. I began praying about it last August and by November, I made a list of what I called "Investments."
There were six areas of investment I listed:
Investments in Me
Investments in My Marriage
Investments in my Family
Investments in the Church
Investments in the Next Generation
Investments in the World
I was very selective and prayerful in making this list. When all was said and done, there were no more than two or three strategic investments under each area. At the conclusion, fourteen things total were on the list.
I didn't think small.
But I did consider everything analytically and more than that -- prayerfully.
Some of the greatest things ever to happen for me were on that list!
Things like launching my adoption blog -- Adoptee Restoration.
Things like launching and leading an in-person adoptee support group in Tampa Bay, also called Adoptee Restoration.
Things like totally re-evaluating and restructuring Celebration Church Women's Ministries.
Things like praying for my marriage like never before. I believed God wanted to do a new thing in our relationship, grow and increase us. (And it was accomplished -- in a different way than I ever imagined it would happen.)
I'm definitely going to prepare my new year's resolutions -- now called my new year investments -- in the same way for the 2014 year.
Maybe this resonates with someone else besides me and you're thinking, "Hmmmm, I think I might try this..."
Here are a few things I've learned along the way that might help.
Pray (Don't skip this step!)
I didn't pull my list out of my head. I pulled it out of God's heart.
James 5:16 tells us that, "the prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results."
Leave room
I received my list as I prayed and wrote it down in my journal, but left a ton of margin.
I wanted to leave room for God to do lots of off the list things if He so chose, and to surprise me. Guess what...He did.
When I made the list, I also didn't envision on a 40-day leave of absence that I took eight months into the year, after my natural mom's death. You would think the break would have torpedoed my goals, but interestingly enough it helped them along much more.
Don't stress if your list seems small.
Be open to course corrections
I initially put something on my list of fourteen because I felt I was supposed to. It was the advice column I used to write for two newspapers. I wrote the columns for eight months and felt this was one of my investments in the world - to speak into people's lives in this venue. My work was well received and there was no problem. But some things are a good thing and not a God thing. In March the Lord spoke to me about this and said, "Give it up."
So I did.
This was part of making room for other things. If I'm holding on to what I want for me, I can't take hold of what God has for me -- and in my experience what He wants for me is always much better than whatever I may be bent on doing.
I'm more excited than ever, about the investments I'll make in 2014.
I hope you are too.


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Today is 1DP5DT. Our transfer was at 11:00am yesterday, so DH and I were able to go out for breakfast before heading to the clinic. We arrived about 40 minutes before our transfer time, so I can get checked in and changed. This is the first time DH has been able to go with me to a transfer. I'm taking it as a good sign! Continue reading
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Egg Retrieval and Embryo Update
The retrieval happened on Tuesday!! There's good news and bad news. Bad news: my RE didn't do the retrieval, and now three days later, I'm still full of gas. I'm pretty sure it's not OHSS since it's my upper abdomen that's bloated, and I just feel gassy. Continue reading
Needles and stuff
So it has begun. IVF round 2 is well underway. I started Lupron last Saturday, without any drama. I had DH do the shots for me for about a week since I just couldn't stab myself with the tiny needle. But something came over me a few nights ago, and I said, screw it, I'm doing this myself. So here we are, about a week left of lupron, and I'm doing the shots myself! Woot! Continue reading
New Job, New Perspective!
Yes, DH is finally starting his new job on Monday, and he'll stop eating my packed lunches! But, I will also be starting a new job in a couple of weeks! It was a hard decision for me to leave my current role as a freelancer. I love what I'm doing, the people I work with are great. However, with the inevitable cost of IVF, I needed to find a role with benefits. Continue reading
New Consultation!
DH and I finally met with the new clinic last week. It was a much better experience than our previous consultation. Our previous consult was less than half an hour, and we were immediately being pushed towards IVF without having done any blood tests. Last week's consult was a breath of fresh air. We ended up being at the clinic for over 2 hours, and most of that was talking with the doctor and geneticist, and not just waiting around! Continue reading
New Urologist Consult
DH went for his second opinion with a new urologist today. I was a little nervous because he had such a bad experience with the previous consult. If he didn't like this clinic, we would have had to go to a clinic that's 3 hours away. Continue reading
New consult scheduled!
We have an appointment with a new fertility clinic! I'm so excited to visit another facility so that we can compare and figure out who's the best fit for us. The original urologist that DH was supposed to see also works out of this clinic, and the scheduling clerk was able to give us an appointment with him too! We can finally get a second opinion! We've tried to see this urologist originally at Olive Fertility, but his schedule there didn't match DH's work schedule, so he was sent to the other doctor. When we decided to get a second opinion, we tried to get this doctor again, but at his independent practice, but we never heard back from his office. It's been over 6 weeks! Continue reading


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TI News: An information service from the National Travel & Tourism Office (NTTO)
December 19, 2013
The United States Department of Commerce (Commerce), International Trade Administration is organizing a trade mission to Taiwan, Japan, and Korea March 10 - 14, 2014 with the support of Brand USA and the Receptive Services Association of America. The mission will be led by Ken Hyatt, Acting Under Secretary for International Trade.
The purpose of the mission is to help U.S. firms in the travel and tourism industry find business partners and sell services in Taipei, Taiwan; Seoul, Korea; and Tokyo, Japan. The targeted sector for participation in this mission is travel and tourism, including U.S.-based travel and tourism suppliers, destination marketing organizations (i.e., regional tourism organizations and city convention and visitors bureaus), travel promotion organizations and other travel and tourism entities promoting and selling travel to the United States, including trade associations.
Mission components will include business-to-business introductions and market access information that will help participants position themselves to enter or expand their presence and exporting efforts in Taiwan, Japan and Korea.
Commerce is hosting a free webinar on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. (EST) where experts in the travel and tourism industry will discuss the mission in detail.
We encourage you to register for the webinar so you can learn more about these exciting markets and this excellent opportunity. Clicking on the following link to register: https://emenuapps.ita.doc.gov/ePublic/event/editWebReg.do?SmartCode=4Q2D
Registering for the free webinar does not commit you to the trade mission. It is, however, a great way to get information about the tremendous travel and tourism potential in Taiwan, Japan and Korea. You may also want to start thinking about applying for the Department of Commerce's upcoming Trade Mission.
If you have any questions prior to the webinar, please feel free to contact either Anastasia Xenias, at 212-809-2685 or email@example.com or Frank Spector at 202-482-2054 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
NTTO Background
Industry and Analysis' National Travel and Tourism (NTTO) collects, analyzes and disseminates international travel and tourism statistics for the U.S. Travel and Tourism Statistical System. To view the NTTO non-resident arrivals data tables that provide monthly estimates on the number of international visitors, and the rate of change each month and year-to date, please visit: https://travel.trade.gov/view/m-2012-I-001/index.html
For more detail information on the U.S. international travel to the U.S., please visit: https://travel.trade.gov/outreachpages/inbound.general_information.inbound_overview.html
U.S. Commercial Service Background
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration. U.S. Commercial Service trade professionals in over 100 U.S. cities and in nearly 80 countries help U.S. companies get started in exporting or increase sales to new global markets. Their website address is: https://www.trade.gov/cs/
For more information on Commercial Service export promotion activities for the travel and tourism industry please visit http://www.export.gov/industry/travel
U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Mail Stop 10003, Washington, DC 20230; Phone:(202) 482-0140; Fax: (202) 482-2887; Website: https://travel.trade.gov; Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


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PATIALA: After Punjab decided to waive off total registration fee for transfer of property between spouses and blood relatives in urban and rural areas last year, as many as 12,410 families in Patiala district have benefited from the new rule. The decision was taken as people were avoiding legal transfer of properties between blood relations due to registration fee and stamp fee that was leading to disputes within the families.
The Punjab government has issued a toll free number (18001800) where complaints against revenue officials can be registered and people can seek information about their land on revenue helpline number (168). The NRIs are permitted to call the helpline round the clock while for Indian citizens the helpline services is active between 7 am and 7pm.


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SAN FRANCISCO — Marc Benioff, the founder and chief executive of Salesforce.com, showed up onstage on Wednesday afternoon at his biggest customer event of the year to talk up his business technology company's products and strategy.
But what was arguably the higher-stakes meeting was held later that day. At the plush St. Regis San Francisco Hotel, Mr. Benioff presided over a gathering with Wall Street analysts and investors. His aim: to assuage their concerns about his plan to buy Twitter, the struggling social media company.
"We look at a lot of things," Mr. Benioff told the room, without directly mentioning Twitter. "The number we acquire is very few." Still, he said, "it gives us ideas" to look at companies.
For weeks, the technology world has been buzzing about Mr. Benioff's intentions, after it emerged last month that Salesforce was interested in bidding for Twitter.
At first glance, the two companies could not be more different. Twitter is where celebrities, politicians and countless other individuals broadcast their thoughts in 140-character messages. Salesforce, on the other hand, makes online software for salespeople and marketers.
Yet Twitter would fit into a vision that Mr. Benioff has had for Salesforce, which he founded in 1999, as a company that can help enterprises with all of their customer needs. Twitter, in Mr. Benioff's eyes, is already a powerful customer service tool that airlines, restaurants, banks and many other companies use to field consumer complaints and requests. Companies can also use what people post on Twitter to glean consumer habits.
"This is a huge messaging and communications service," Mr. Benioff, who turned 52 last month, said on Wednesday in an interview on his way to the St. Regis. He added, "I use mergers and acquisition activity to think about the market."
Mr. Benioff faces a battery of challenges in buying Twitter. Skeptical investors have pushed Salesforce stock down about 5 percent since news broke that the company was considering bidding for the social media company. Behind the scenes, investors have been grousing about a potential purchase. Any deal would very likely be Salesforce's largest, with Twitter valued at about $14 billion. Salesforce, which is unprofitable, has a market capitalization of about $48 billion.
Twitter investors appear dubious, too. The company's stock dropped more than 20 percent on Thursday as speculation about other suitors seemed to dissipate.
"This would be a disaster," said Joel Fishbein, managing director at BTIG, a financial services firm. "Benioff is a visionary, but this could blow up. Engineers could leave Salesforce, and it would send the stock down 30 or 40 percent."
Mr. Benioff acknowledged that Salesforce would face difficulties in taking over Twitter, given that Salesforce sells software to businesses while Twitter is a consumer technology company. The chief executive, who is an activist in areas like gay rights and gender equality, also said he was troubled by the amount of hate speech on Twitter.
But it is not unusual for Mr. Benioff to go against the grain. A San Francisco native, he worked at Oracle, the business software company, for years before founding Salesforce as an online software firm in 1999, when online software was still unproven.
Salesforce soon became the largest maker of so-called customer relationship management, or C.R.M., software sold over the cloud, which is used by salespeople and marketers at companies like American Express and General Electric. Salesforce went public in 2004.
Along the way, Salesforce became one of the largest employers in San Francisco and Mr. Benioff became one of the city's richest men. He has turned part of his fortune toward philanthropy, donating millions of dollars to a new children's hospital in San Francisco that bears his family's name, as well as pledging money to the city's public schools.
"Marc wants to be well thought of, to feel like he's doing things the right way," said Adam Bosworth, a Salesforce executive who left in August to work at Amazon. Mr. Bosworth recalled once disagreeing with Mr. Benioff on a management issue and sending him an email with the subject line, "You are not being a mensch."
"It was the fastest response I ever got from him," Mr. Bosworth said.
Mr. Benioff has courted attention as Salesforce has grown. San Francisco's tallest building, which is now under construction, is set to have the Salesforce name. The chief executive has publicly crusaded for political causes like gay rights in Indiana, where Salesforce has a big office. He holds mindfulness workshops with Buddhist monks from a group that has been staying at one of his San Francisco mansions for the last year. This week, the streets of his city are jampacked with people attending his company's annual conference.
To increase Salesforce's business, Mr. Benioff has been on a buying spree, purchasing companies that can help build up data or capabilities in technologies like artificial intelligence, as well as features that broaden how Salesforce can serve customers.
This week, Salesforce said it was buying Krux, a little-known advertising company with over 30 petabytes of information on 3.5 billion devices, in a deal valued at more than $700 million. That followed a $750 million purchase in August of Quip, a maker of real-time collaboration software. Quip co-founder Bret Taylor, a veteran of Google and Facebook, is on the board of Twitter.
Much of the data that Salesforce is gaining through acquisitions can help power artificial intelligence, which Mr. Benioff says will soon be everywhere. "We've bought about a dozen A.I. companies, built whole new teams," he said in a recent interview.
But the biggest deal was one that got away. Earlier this year, Mr. Benioff tried to acquire LinkedIn, the professional social networking site, which has data about professionals and jobs. Salesforce lost to Microsoft, which is paying $26.2 billion for LinkedIn. Salesforce has since raised concerns over the deal with Europe's antitrust authorities.
Without LinkedIn, Mr. Benioff turned his sights to Twitter, which has been trying to figure out how to rev up its growth.
Mr. Benioff, who is himself a power user of Twitter, said on Wednesday that while it was essential that Salesforce be in A.I., there was more to Twitter than that.
"It's a huge customer-service platform," used by companies like Dell, Apple and Bank of America, he said in the interview on the way to the St. Regis. "It's not a reason to buy it, but it's a reason to look at it. I'm not saying I'm buying it, but I'm not saying I'm not buying it."
Later, at the investor meeting where analysts shied from mentioning the name Twitter, Mr. Benioff tried to explain where he was coming from. "I see things in a different kind of way," he told them. "I hope someday to sit down and say how I think about that which shall not be named."
Eventually, though, Mr. Benioff could not resist a more direct reference to Twitter's chief executive, Jack Dorsey. "I wish Jack well with his company," Mr. Benioff said at the end of the investor meeting.


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Luperon, Dominican Republic
June 12, 2007
Whisper at anchor in Luperon.
Main street, Luperon.
We've been in Luperon for two full days now and so far it looks like we'll have a great 4 months here. The town is busy with life: tons of motorcycles (motos) zipping back and forth, bachata and merengue music playing from every house, people sitting on their porches avoiding the sun, vendors selling fruit, clothes, meat and everything in between, many small grocery stores (colmados) and numerous restaurants and bars with cold, cold Presidente. The prices are very affordable and we found a good sandwich shop with $2 ham & cheese sandwiches and fifty cent homemade juices.
Elvis, a member of the Dominican Navy, took us to Isabela, the first town established by Christopher Columbus in the "New World." The site is well preserved with stones outlining the location of houses and buildings and a museum displaying artifacts found on the site. Currently, a team of archeologists is working to excavate parts of the harbour where a ship is believed to have sunk.
the remains of one of Christopher Columbus' men who is believed to have died of malaria.
Isabela, the first town in the New World.


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First up is CrowsToes Milquetoast, which I am totally crushing on. This soft, sparkly crelly features a milky white base packed with medium copper and tiny golden glitters. I've seen it build beautifully in two or three coats, but since my VNL persistently overstays its welcome (especially in macro camera mode), I did two coats over one of OPI Did You 'Ear About Van Gogh?, a pale beige that's not far from my skin tone. Love, love, LOVE!
Some crelly/glitter mixes need a careful hand to look smooth and even, but Milquetoast goes on like butter. The glitter coverage is nice and even, and the pieces are beautifully suspended in the milky base.
Lauri could make a dozen more polishes like Milquetoast, and I would want them all. ^_^
Next up is another fabulous glitter, the polish I reached for first when I started swatching these and one that I received several spontaneous compliments on, CrowsToes Shoot the Butterfly.
Like Season of the Witch, this is an awesomely bold choice for a spring collection, and I didn't even realize until this minute how well it and Milquetoast complement each other! Shoot the Butterfly is a combination of medium orange and tiny platinum white glitters, suspended in a black jelly base. Less opaque than Milquetoast's crelly, Butterfly will still build to opacity at around three coats, but once again, I chose to layer. Shown here is about a coat and a half over Revlon Stiletto (black).
The first time I wore Shoot the Butterfly, I was at the mall downstairs, and one of the cashiers was so taken with my nails, she pulled them closer for a better look and kept demanding to know where I'd had them done and how much it cost (this seems to happen when I wear CrowsToes). The second time, someone whipped out her camera to take pictures of my hands and show a friend. It would appear that CrowsToes is a hit in Hong Kong!
For bonus levels of awesome, Shoot the Butterfly reminds me of The Monarch, from The Venture Bros.


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The Big Change Series #2 - 23 November 2017
Join A New Direction at three sessions for cultural and heritage organisations looking at the big issues affecting the sector. In times of rapid and wholesale socio-political change, the series will provide a space to connect and discuss the role of the cultural sector, young people and the resources and opportunities available to them to maximise their positive impact and voice in changing times. The sessions will explore strategy, current affairs and policy affecting London's arts, cultural and heritage organisations, and the children and young people they work with.
The series is central to A New Direction's sector support role for children and young people across London, and is also a chance for us to discuss and enhance our offer of support.
Cultural Democracy & Cultural Freedom: supporting young people's cultural learning
The second of our three sessions will present insights and learnings from two recent research reports: 'Towards cultural democracy: promoting cultural capabilities for everyone' from Kings College London, and 'Caring for Cultural Freedom: an ecological approach to supporting young people's cultural learning' from A New Direction. This session will explore new and innovative approaches to understanding and supporting children and young people's cultural opportunities across London. The session will end with networking and drinks at 5pm.
Aims and themes:
- To provide an overview of recent research into the nature of children and young people's engagement in London and how it can be supported.
- Information on research approaches and methodologies for exploring need and engagement in a place.
- Exploration of policy debates and discussions and how to influence these.
- Understanding partnerships and place and how this can inform and support best practice


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A business model can be a range of things. It can be really simple – "I sell fruit from a cart by the side of the road" – or really simplified– "We extract oil and turn it into petrol" (Shell). At the other extreme it can be a number of interlinked spreadsheets or process diagrams that explain how the business works in huge detail.
A business model is a way of quickly capturing what a business does, at the right level of detail, for the decision that you need to make.
The fruit seller can have several different types of business model. He could have an orchard where he grows his fruit. Alternatively, he could buy the fruit from the farmer. In the one case he has lots of assets. In the other he has none. Which is better? It depends on how much capital he has, or how easily he can access capital and his appetite for risk.
The oil company has a research and exploration part that finds the oil, a production arm that turns the oil into petrol. It also has a distribution arm that sells the petrol in petrol stations. It's profits are made based on how cheaply it can find, extract and process the oil. If oil gets harder to find, or other companies process oil more cheaply it's profits start to suffer. So it may chose to change its business model by leaving the exploration part of the business.
That's a couple of simple examples.
Everything that a company can be described in terms of who it's customers are, how it provides value to them, how it creates that value and how the money flows.
Business Models Get Disrupted
Most companies that have been around for a while have stable business models. With stability comes complacency. With complacency comes a new group of companies in the sector looking to make money. They try and disrupt the stability
Here a few examples:
- Fracking in the US has disrupted the oil industry
- Clean power disrupts electricity supply and distribution
- Online retail disrupts malls
- Ride sharing disrupts taxis
- Budget airlines disrupt full service national carriers
- Mobile phones disrupt fixed line incumbents
- Instant messaging disrupts mobile phone companies
The list goes on….
Disruption is all about changing the way that an industry or sector operates. It's a step change. It is not something that you can get out of by being better, faster or cheaper than the competition. You all face the same problem. How you react determines whether you will survive and prosper
Changing Your Business Model
When you are in a situation where your industry is being disrupted then you face choices. You can either retreat into profitable niches that are small and defensible. You can ignore the changes and suffer years of declining revenue and irrelevance. Or you can change.
None of them are pretty and all involve big risks.
A great first step if you are in this situation is to step back and start thinking about who your customers are and the problems that they have. This is both strange and obvious. Shell thinks it sells petrol. Actually, it provides the power that allows customers to drive their cars. The problem that customers have is that they need a power source for cars. For 100 years that has been petrol. What should Shell do now people are going electric AND autonomous?
How should it change? Shell is now starting experiment with it's business model and believes that it can sell electricity to car owners – staying in the same place between them and their problem. The product changes. The value that they provide doesn't.
This is how business models help businesses. They show you the current situation and how you make money. Then as you start stressing the current business model – looking at environmental and competitive threats, for example – you can then see opportunities for change
How does your business model stack up?


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After Harry Potter, the whole world was sad. There were tears, there were sad faces and it felt as though this would be goodbye. There is hope still for everyone who misses the Wizarding World in the book that was featured in the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and also written in comic aid of the series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
The biting book is being turned into a movie with J.K. Rowling debuting her pen at screen writing. David Heyman, the producer of the Harry Potter series will be producing the movie with Warner Brothers and David Yates who directed the movies from Goblet of Fire to the 2nd part of the Deathly Hallows will be directing so the Potter posse is back.
What was required now was to cast an actor that would bring the entire thing together in the role of Newt Scamander. There is no other than the best of the best, the recent Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne who received critical acclaim and the golden man for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking.
Greg Silverman, President of Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures, said, "Eddie Redmayne has emerged as one of today's most extraordinarily talented and acclaimed actors. We are thrilled to welcome him into J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World, where we know he will deliver a remarkable performance as Newt Scamander, the central character in 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.'"
An accomplished and experienced actor will be playing the preemptive wizoologist who explores the world for magical creatures along with his primer and pens a book. The movie will be all about the adventures of Newt.
David Yates, who directed the last four "Harry Potter" films and will direct "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," is happy about the casting choice saying, "Eddie is a fearless actor, brimming with invention, wit and humanity. I couldn't be more excited about the prospect of working with him as we start this new adventure in J.K. Rowling's wonderful world, and I know she feels the same way."
Eddie has won a series of awards this year and has a great working experience in theatre, TV and movies alike. He likes playing different kind of roles that including his role as Balem Abrasax in this year's early release, Jupiter Ascending. Eddie is a committed and excellent actor that the Potter world will definitely welcome.
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Gay.Date.com as of December 2016 has become part of Matchmaker.com. If you were an existing member of Gay.Date.com you can use the same login information as before to login to Matchmaker.com and all of your profile information including messages have been retained.
Matchmaker.com is an online dating site for singles to meet. Registration is free and there is no fee to browse through profiles. You can even send out messages for free however if you recieve a message then you will have to upgrade to a paid membership in order to read it.
With upgraded memberships you will have access to features such as instant messaging, better visibility in searches and ads will be eliminated.
The site has a good, easy to use layout. My search for local matches returned a wide selection of matches.


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In one of the least appealing match-ups of Week 14 the San Francisco 49ers will travel to take on the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns (2-10) turn back to Johnny Manziel at quarterback while the 49ers are coming off an overtime win against Chicago. FOX has coverage of this game beginning at 1:00 pm ET from FirstEnergy Stadium.
The Odds: The Browns are 1.5 point favorites against the 49ers in Week 14. The over/under for this contest is 41 total points.
Will the Browns put on a show in this one or is it the 49ers who find back to back wins?


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Full Height Chamber - Glass Partition
A right place of work decides a lot about the work. The right infrastructure gives one opportunity to give complete dedication and hard work. Here as you see the office is perfectly sorted with full height chambers. The rooms are offered height with a combination of the solid ceiling with a ply combo. The glass doors give a more polished look to the rooms. This also makes the narrow passage spacious on the basis of appearance. The spotlights here are placed after proper measurements. This is a great requirement and only an experienced designer knows the right way of placement of lights.


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Bucknife, a nefarious band of outlaws, whose loud and gritty sound has brought to its hometown of sleepy Kelowna, Vegas-like hangovers, noise violations, and perhaps the odd broken jaw, are conspiring to travel away from their place of residence in order to bring their particular breed of raucous partying to foreign lands. The townfolk wish to alert the world: Bucknife is a six piece rock group whose shows will invariably leave their followers (whom they refer to as villains) into nights of frenzy with strained vocal cords, and stains on their reputations.
Formed in the summer of 2008, Bucknife showcased the technical swagger that met with the tradition of a hardcore sound. The band recalibrated, emerging into 2011 with a unique sound, one that meets at the crossroads of dirty punk origins with back-country blues, layered over full percussions, and joined together with anthemic rock choruses. Incorporating organs and sometimes a banjo, Bucknife rebels against conventional ensembles; their sound can sometimes liken to a straight-ahead-rock feel (not to be confused with straight-edged-anything), but they shun over-production, preferring the raw quality of live recording displayed throughout all of "Villains" their 13 track debut album.
Opening for other misfits and social renegades such as Pennywise, Bif Naked, and SNFU to name a few, the group has spent much of 2010 and 2011 playing shows, recording Villains, and headlining the Okanagan's biggest festival, Center of Gravity. Their infectious sound infiltrated the ears of industry folk and led to Bucknife picking up nominations at the BC Independent Music Awards for "best rock recording," and "group of the year."


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Integration of TZO Dynamic DNS Service and Hardware Brings Secure Remote Office Access to Non-Technical Office Workers

SAN FRANCISCO - LinuxWorld Conference & Expo - Aug. 5, 2003 -SnapGear Inc., a leader in embedded Linux security, and Tzolkin, the leading commercial dynamic DNS provider, today announced a partnership agreement to integrate the TZO's Dynamic DNS services with SnapGear's entire line of VPN firewall appliances. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can now easily give workers secure remote access to internal file servers behind a company firewall, thanks to the joint offering.

"SMEs demand good value, simplicity and ease of use," said Rick Stevenson, CEO of SnapGear. "The TZO partnership allows us to take our VPN and firewall security technologies and make them accessible to non-technical people."

A remote worker using SnapGear's Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology with a laptop computer can use a standard phone or DSL line to establish a secure Internet connection and then work on the internal company network through a firewall. The new service is a boon to smaller enterprises that rely on DSL connections with dynamic IP addresses to access the Internet. Historically companies have required dedicated IP addresses and expensive hardware to offer this level of secure remote access.

"SnapGear products bring enterprise-class security to the small corner shop," said Gary Cook, CEO of Tzolkin Corp. "For some time we have been helping our customers configure our TZO Service for use with their SnapGear VPN and firewall products. Integrating the TZO Client software functionality within the SnapGear hardware simplifies the process and offers our shared customers an easy solution in implementing a secure VPN at a remote site."

Tzolkin's TZO Dynamic DNS service allows remote workers to connect to company networks that are connected to the Internet with DSL lines having dynamic IP addresses. The TZO Service maps the phone company.s numerical Internet address to a domain even when the Internet address changes, a common problem with the low-cost DSL connections favored by SMEs. Tzolkin will provide end-user support for the TZO Service.

Existing SnapGear customers will be offered free firmware upgrades to a new version that includes TZO Service integration. From August, all new SnapGear shipments will include the TZO Service integration features. The following products will be affected: LITE, LITE+, SOHO+, PRO, SME530, SME550, PRO+ and PCI630.

Tzolkin offers its TZO Dynamic DNS Service free to SnapGear customers for the first 30 days and will charge SanpGear customers who choose to continue using the TZO Service just US$24.95 per year.

About Tzolkin Corp.
Located just outside Boston, Massachusetts, USA, the Tzolkin Corporation, through its TZO and AutoFailover Services help small and medium sized businesses and associations increase the value of their Internet connections. With the TZO Dynamic DNS Service, users who have either a static or a dynamic IP address can take control of their own web site, email, ftp service and more. For more information visit www.tzo.com.

Tzolkin's AutoFailover Service is an Internet-server monitoring and automatic-failover and load-balancing service designed to maintain a company.s online presence. A high-availability service, AutoFailover can failover and load-balance among servers in multiple locations protecting against server failure, connection failure, and local or regional disruptions.

About SnapGear, Inc.
SnapGear, a leader in embedded Linux security, provides design, engineering and fulfillment services for network appliances that ensure secure Internet communications for business. SnapGear partners with OEM customers including Vivendi to deliver custom security solutions worldwide. It also distributes VPN/firewall security products through systems integrators in more than 40 countries. SnapGear's engineering team has been instrumental in the development of uClinux, which has been ported to more than 100 chip architectures, as well as the pioneering implementation of Microsoft's PPTP VPN standard on Linux. SnapGear's embedded Linux distribution, uClinux, runs in more than 20 million devices globally. For more information, visit www.snapgear.com

"SnapGear" is a trademark of SnapGear Inc. All other products, services, companies and publications are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Advocacy for School Libraries
Are you an advocate for school libraries and the many benefits they provide in our school communities?
Of course you are!
Welcome to KASL's featured school library-related advocacy materials. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact a KASL Board Member and make a request!
Book Challenges
From the website of the Office of Intellectual Freedom and the American Library Association (www.ala.org/bbooks)
•A challenge is defined as a formal, written complaint, filed with a library or school requesting that materials be removed because of content or appropriateness.
•Challenges do not simply involve a person expressing a point of view; rather, they are an attempt to remove material from the curriculum or library, thereby restricting the access of others.
The ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles lists of Challenged Books:
•Challenge information is gathered from newspapers and individuals
•Challenges can be reported to ALA OIF online HERE
•KASL's Intellectual Freedom Chair reports challenges to ALA's Office of Intellectual Freedom annually
More resources from the American Library Association:For more information, please contact the KASL Board's Intellectual Freedom Chair, Michelle Lemmon
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015. This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation's national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students.
The new law builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents, and students across the country.
Libraries Transform
The Libraries Transform Campaign, an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA), is designed to increase public awareness of the value, impact and services provided by all libraries and library professionals.
The campaign will ensure there is one clear, energetic voice for our profession, showcasing the transformative nature of today's libraries and elevating the critical role libraries play in the digital age.


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The America Robin (Turdus migratorius) is found year round in the mid-Michigan area but they usually form large flocks and head to the woods to forage for fruit, nuts and berries.
During cold snaps
I've seen American Robins leave the woods to come devour our crab apples, Mountain Ash tree berries, and
sometimes they venture under my feeders to look for dropped nuts. You can also feed robins chopped apples, suet, mealworms, or peanuts on a tray feeder. And they
appreciate open water too.
Thank you Pippalou for allowing me to share your photo on the blog! If anyone else would like to share a photograph of nature send it to email@example.com and I'll put it on the Friday Photo posts.
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eCOGRA and G4 Join Forces
eCOGRA formed an alliance with the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) to battle underage and problem gambling. The player protection body said today that, with the help of G4, it will seek to establish 'cohesive and formal precautions against underage and problem gambling'.
'The top online casinos regulated by eCOGRA have all made in-house responsible gambling provision as part of their operational structures, and we will beef up this vital function through a partnership with the respected
and professional G4 organisation,' says Andrew Beveridge, CEO of eCOGRA.
eCOGRA will work with G4 to design a set of procedures that the body hopes will 'set the global standard' in responsible gaming and eCOGRA Seal casinos will be required adhere to these procedures as part of the Generally Accepted Practices (eGAP).
Top G4 executive, Pieter Remmers said: 'These 51 first rate Seal casinos represent a very significant share of the online casino gambling sector, and the real enforcement that is part of the eCOGRA system makes for effective application,' he says.
'Although we have other partnerships in process, this is the big one for us, because eCOGRA will offer brand recognition and allow us to contribute to their sites. It is the first step in getting their members to come aboard.
We have also held discussions with other groups, like the Interactive Gaming Council and certain large online poker networks, and those will continue to be our focus in the short term.'