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Cole slaw is one of the ubiquitous picnic dishes, so much so that it is taken for granted. It seems that it is given short shrift when it comes to imaginative touches to the two main types, the vinegary ones and the creamy ones. Every now and then one runs across a slaw that has something different added to it that makes it rise above the ordinary slaws. It's not that hard to do considering that ordinary slaws are usually too sweet or too bland.
I was pleased to find this recipe that has the addition of fresh cilantro (coriander) to give it some pizzazz. Cilantro always adds a brightness to the flavor of a dish and this is no exception. This recipe has a lot of garlic, so tailor it to your own "garlic tolerance." I am sorry to say that I can't relate it's origin. I didn't write the source on my recipe card. I thought it was from Cook's Illustrated, but I can't find it in any of those cookbooks. They do have a "Cilantro Slaw" recipe but it bears no resemblance to my recipe.
By the way, here is a link to more coleslaw recipes. I haven't tried any of them but I will.
Mix in a small bowl::
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 T. cider vinegar
1 t. sugar
2 t. minced garlic or less
Mix in a large bowl:
3 c. finely shredded cabbage
1/2 c. finely chopped green onions
1/2 c. finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 c. finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 c. minced fresh cilantro
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1/4 t. cumin, optional
Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the cabbage mixture, stir. Store in the refrigerator.
Serve with finely sliced green onions and a few torn cilantro leaves as a garnish.
Happy picnicking.


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Add a fashion style to your kitchen or dining room with our brand new stylish and functional 3-piece dining set. It includes a sturdy oval table and two armless stools. With industrial grade MDF and painted iron construction, this set will last for years to come. The table features a wine rack under the desktop, keeping your favorite wine close at hand. Whether you are looking for extra seating in your breakfast nook or dining room or use it as an entertaining station, this 3-piece set is the best choice. Buy yours today!
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Industrial grade MDF and painted iron construction, sturdy and durable
A wine rack under the desk for storing wine
Ergonomic armless chairs with curved back
Smart and compact design for space saving
Assembly required
Color: As the pic shown
Main material: MDF + Iron
Weight of table :15 lbs
Weight of each chair:5.9 lbs
Overall size of table: 31.5" x 21" x 29"(L x W x H)
Overall size of each chair: 19" x 16.5" x 29.5"(W x D x H)
Seat diameter: 14"
Height from seat to ground: 17"
Back size: 19"W x 13"H
Size of wine rack: 18"L x 17"W
Weight capacity of table: 176Lbs
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There's always something happening in food & drink in Waterford. Whether its a market or a tour, a visit to a distillery or a brewery, you can forage, get some new cooking tips, or learn how to grow it yourself. We've so many great places to eat, and we've added more dining experiences here too. Find an event to suit you here!
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Italian Food to Share with Friends and Family – Morning Demo
June 1, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pmPrice: €75
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Who doesn't love Italian food. The Italian dinner table embodies the essence of hospitality and the spirit of sharing. This morning demo at the Tannery Cookery School covers some Italian classics and some not so classic. Recipes that can be adapted for dinner, lunch or entertaining. Followed by lunch.


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The following are common outdoor cat nuisance problems with quick solutions for resolution. However, with spaying and neutering of a feral cat colony, these nuisance behaviors will be greatly reduced if not eliminated completely.
Cats Digging in Gardens
It is a cat's natural instinct to dig and deposit in soft or loose soil, moss, mulch or sand.
- Scatter fresh orange and lemon peels or spray with citrus-scented fragrances, coffee grounds and pipe tobacco that deters cats.
- Plant the herb rue or sprinkle dried rue over the garden.
- Obtain a non-chemical cat and wildlife repellent consisting of plastic mats that you cut into smaller pieces and press into the soil. Each mat has flexible plastic spikes that are harmless to cats and other animals but discourage digging. Products are available online.
- Plastic Carpet Runners which can be found at local hardware or office supply stores can also be used when placed spike-side up and covered lightly in soil. Or, set chicken wire firmly into the dirt with sharp edges rolled under.
- Cover exposed ground in flower beds with large, attractive river rock to prevent cats from digging.
Cat Sleeping Under Porch or Shed
The cats are looking for dry, warm shelter away from the elements.
Quick Solution:
- Physically block or seal the location the cats are entering with chicken wire or lattice once you are certain the cats are not inside. Be sure to search for kittens before confirming that the cats have left especially during kitten season (April through October).
- Provide a shelter (similar to a dog house) or ask the caregiver of the cat colony to provide a shelter for the cats. Shelters should be hidden to keep the cats safe and placing them well can help guide the cats away from unwanted areas.
Cats Getting Into the Trash
Cats are scavengers and are searching for food.
Quick Solution:
- Only place trash out the morning of collection. Exposed trash bags will attract wildlife as well.
- Find out of neighbors are feeding the cats. If they are, make sure they are doing it on a regular basis.
- If you don't find a regular feeder, start feeding the cats yourself at a set time during daylight hours in an out-of-the-way place. Feeding cats regularly and in reasonable quantities will help ensure they do not get so hungry that they will go through the trash.
Cats Leaving Paw Prints on Vehicles
Cats like to perch on high ground.
Quick Solution:
- Discourage cats from climbing on cars or other private property by gradually moving their shelters and feeding stations away from such areas into more secluded places.
- Purchase an appropriate cover for the car.
Cat Urine Aroma
Male cats spray to mark their territory as part of their mating behaviors.
Quick Solution:
- Spray the area thoroughly with white vinegar or with non-toxic products available at pet supply stores.
- The permanent solution is to ensure male cats are neutered which will reduce their urge to mark territory and make their urine less pungent.
Feeding Cats Attract Wildlife
Cats need to be fed under proper guidelines. Leaving food out can attract unwanted animals.
Quick Solution:
- Keeping the feeding area neat and free of leftover food and trash is of utmost importance.
- Cats should be fed only at a designated time during daylight hours. The cats should only be given enough food for them to finish in one sitting. All remaining food should be removed. If another person is feeding, ask them to follow these guidelines as well.
Cats Lounging on Porches or Yards
Cats are territorial and will remain close to their food source. Ensuring that cats are neutered will dramatically reduce their tendency to roam and keep them from unwanted areas.
Quick Solution:
- Apply cat repellent liberally around the edges of the yard, the tops of fences and on any favorite digging areas or plants. Cat repellent is available for purchase at pet supply stores and online.
- Install an ultrasonic animal repellent or a motion-activated water sprinkler available online.
Cats are Yowling, Fighting and Breeding Out of Control
These are all mating behaviors displayed by cats that have not been spayed or neutered and they will breed prolifically.
Quick Solution:
- Spaying or neutering and vaccinating the cats will reduce the sex drive hormones causing these behaviors. Male cats will stop competing and fighting, spraying and roaming. Females will stop yowling and producing kittens. After sterilization, hormones leave their system within three weeks and the behaviors usually stop entirely.


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Happy Monday, Music Monday that is 🙂
We wait with expectation of God's return. But it's striking to see that our churches no longer sing about Christ's second coming as much as we used to.
Many Christians consider it embarrassing that people publically conjecture regarding the time of Christ's return. Jesus himself warned us against this type of conjecture (Mark 13:32; Acts 1:7). Their speculation arises out of a precise date that we don't know so instead Christian's avoid the talk completely out of uncertainty. We've forgotten that although the details are unknown the fact that He is coming is a given.
32 "But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." (Mark 13:32)
7 He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority." (Acts 1:7)
After all, the apostle Paul warned that Christ's return wasn't a topic of speculation, but for preparation (Romans 13:11-12). So let us not run from the speculations on the exact date or time of His return but let it be grounds for us to prepare the world for behold He shall come, riding on the cloud as the trumpet calls!
11 Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. 12 The night is far gone; the day is at hand. So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Jesus is the greatest person who has ever lived because He is God himself who lived a perfect human life:
He is the most powerful – "And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" (Mark 4:41)
Wisest – The officers answered, "No one ever spoke like this man!" (John 7:46)
Happiest – "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." (John 15:11)
Humblest – "He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth." (Isaiah 53:7)
"Our blessed hope," Paul writes, is "the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ."If we aren't as Christians adequately encouraging and preparing each other to meet and bask in his glorious presence when He returns then we've missed our mark. For his resurrection established his authority over the universe (Matthew 28:18), how much more will his second coming display his sovereign rule!
18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." (Matthew 28:18)
Therefore, the ultimate goal of our lives is to wait eagerly for Him, not calculating the time or the signs but spreading the Word and living a life worthy of His presence.
"Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world." (John 17:24)
As we gather at Christ's church in corporate worship and even outside of the church as we live out our faith in our neighborhoods, schools and workplaces let us acknowledge and prepare all those around us of His return.
As Christians we ought to encourage each other with words and songs about Christ's return. It isn't just about songs that remind us that He died for us and loves us but that he is COMING BACK, which brings me to this week's song: Waiting Here For You by Christy Nickels ❤
If faith can move the mountains
Let the mountains move
We come with expectation
Waiting here for you, waiting here for you
You're the Lord of all creation
And still you know my heart
The author of salvation
You've loved us from the start
Waiting here for you
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's you we adore
Singing Alleluia
You are everything you've promised
Your faithfulness is true
And we're desperate for your presence
All we need is you
Waiting here for you, Lord
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's you, Lord, we adore
Singing Alleluia
We will wait for you, Lord, he'll stand with you
We will sing alleluia
Singing Alleluia, alleluia
Singing Alleluia, alleluia
Waiting here for you
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's you we adore, we adore
Singing Alleluia
Waiting here for you
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's you we adore
Singing Alleluia, singing Alleluia
Waiting here for you
With our hands lifted high in praise
And it's you we adore, with our lives
Singing Alleluia, singing Alleluia


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RUIL researchers Dr Brett Baker and Professor Janet Fletcher, and RUIL associate Dr Rikke Bundgaard-Nielsen have been awarded Discovery Project DP180100821
RUIL team member John Mansfield has been awarded an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award, beginning in 2018
Blood: Attract and Repel is open until September 23!
The Research Unit for Indigenous Language has received an incredibly generous bequest from the estate of Mr Duncan Elphinstone McBryde Leary, enabling the unit to continue and expand our work. Gifts such as the Leary Bequest extend RUIL's capacity to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by Indigenous linguistic complexity.


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The secondary throttle plates are operated by the secondary diaphragm using vacuum.
As the primary throttle valves are opened the vacuum at the venturi increases. When vacuum reaches a certain point the secondary operating diaphragm kicks in.
There is a check ball located in the secondary vacuum passage which controls the rate at which the secondary valves are opened. Note that this check ball is often missing and some carburetor people don't think it is necessary. At minimum check to make sure if you have this check ball that it is loose. They do get corroded and stuck. When stuck, apply heat to the outside of the housing while tapping the carburetor on the bench. The ball will eventually fall out.
As the secondary plate begin to open fuel flows from the secondary fuel bowl through the secondary jets, up the main well tube where it is mixed with air and out the secondary venturi.
Be sure the secondary air bleed and the anti siphon air bleed is clear. Gas leaking into the secondary venturi while the secondary valves are closed could be caused by these tubes being plugged.
A warped 4100 main body could affect the secondary vacuum passage and gas can enter the venturi area from the fuel well.
Here is a question about a 1957:
On the 4100 Autolite carburetor that when the engine is off, you can move the secondary linkage real easy. When the engine is running the secondary linkage is hard to move. I put a paper clip on the link to test it to see if the secondary's opened up and I drove it down the road and the paper clip never moved. Which, I take it, that the secondary's are not opening,
If they are not opening at all when the car is warmed-up and the primaries are opened wide and held there, then he probably has a bad secondary diaphragm and/or a warped diaphragm cover.
The secondary diaphragm is mounted at the rear/back of the main body. It has a conical spring mounted in front of the diaphragm with the small end of the spring toward the cover. You must take care when mounting the lever to the back side of the diaphragm or it will not open! I use contact cement when installing a new diaphragm, so the edges of the diaphragm stay aligned with the screw holes and the vacuum port.
The diaphragm gets it vacuum signal from a "small" brass tube mounted in the air horn that points downward into the main body primary opening and is close to the air cleaner Bolt. The vacuum signal then travels through the long drilled port in the air horn, across the Secondary opening to the top of the diaphragm housing. The air horn gasket can be installed incorrectly blocking the vacuum signal. Check the small brass tube for being clogged. If the Diaphragm has not been replaced, I would, because the get stiff when old.
Check for correct alignment of the Secondary Link. If it's bent it will no work good with the vacuum signal If all above is good it has to work!


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My friend K sent around a New York Times opinion article entitled "What Work Is Really For". I would have preferred it to be longer, but it was still an interesting piece that can certainly spark some good conversation.
What is work for? I mentioned it in my one-week-early-Father's-Day-post, where I discussed the perhaps un-deserved (or at least over blown) veneration we show for those who "live their passion", in that it discounts those who work hard at jobs that may not be their dream position. I think that ideally, your work is in direct relation to your passion; hopefully, your work is enjoyable and provides you with a life style you value; at the minimum, it's better than unemployment. The article quotes Aristotle in the idea that work can be an "instrumental good", or an activity that is maybe not good in itself but is good for what it allows, provides for, makes possible, or achieves.
Give it a read, and let me know your thoughts. This quote below is sort-of a paraphrase from the article, that I hope to someday be able to make true.


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(Amended by Resolution No. 37217 (approved at November 8, 2016 election); effective November 8, 2016.) For the purposes of PCC 6.07, every person who sells recreational marijuana, or recreational marijuana-infused products, to consumers within the City is exercising a taxable privilege. The purpose of PCC 6.07 is to impose a tax upon recreational marijuana and recreational marijuana-infused product sales to consumers within the City.


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Introduction: RC Crawler Scale Aerial
Build your own custom scale aerials for your rc crawlers. scx10, wraith, gmade, ax10 all of them :)
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Step 1: You Will Need...
You will need;
Heat shrink (various sizes)
A pen spring
Rod/plastic tube
Nut and bolt
Step 2: Let's Start
Cut the heat shrink about half a cm longer than the spring and slide it into the heat shrink.
Step 3: Add the Tube
Push the tube/rod into the shrink tube and slightly into the spring (from the side that has a bit if extra heat shrink), now heat and shrink.
Step 4: Thicken It Up
I added 2 extra layers to bulk the bottom up a little bit and shrunk it.
Step 5: Prepare the Bolt
Screw the nut most of the way up the bolt.
Step 6: Add the Bolt
Line the bolt up with the bottom and slide some head shrink over the top and shrink it to hold it all together.
Step 7: Finishing Touches
Shrink a little bit of tube over the end to make it look a bit better.
Step 8: Finished
Now you've finished and time to put it on your rig and enjoy the latest accessory! Hope you liked it and please vote for me in the competitions!!!
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Pink And Crystal Rhinestone Pasties Body Jewels Stickers
1 Piece Pink & Crystal Rhinestone Pasties & Body Jewels Stickers.
This is a sticker that can be applied to the face. Great for makeup looks, festival looks, or raves.
*For a longer lasting hold you can use eyelash glue (not included).*
Make sure you clean and remove all oil from skin area before applying sticker to your face.


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De Beers: Tired of Being an Outcast
The U.S. Justice Department has refused a request by De Beers for a meeting to review the antitrust provisions barring it from doing business here. A De Beers spokeswoman says that Justice officials wouldn't cooperate because of De Beers' 1994 indictment on industrial gem price-fixing. Since De Beers had no presence here, it never answered the indictment. The same charge against General Electric was eventually thrown out of court.
De Beers spokesman Andrew Lamont notes that "when the ban was enacted, virtually all the world's diamonds went through De Beers. Now it's down to 60% or 65%." He says despite the Justice Department's rebuff, De Beers isn't giving up its effort to re-enter the United States.
But legal experts doubt that even a bigger change in market share than Lamont cites would make much difference to U.S. authorities. Steve Salop, a professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, says the issue is whether the company is considered a "naked cartel" under U.S. law. And if it was considered one in the past, it likely will be considered one in the future. Eleanor Fox, an antitrust professor at New York University, notes that if De Beers were to come into the United States, the company would have to follow U.S. antitrust laws—which might conflict with some of De Beers' standard practices, such as selling other miners' stones and stockpiling diamonds to keep prices up. She adds: "De Beers just doesn't have a great record with the United States."
Did Lack of Control Hurt the Millennium Brand? Ashford.com
There are opposing views about the fate of De Beers' Millennium brand diamonds. Some retailers say they scored big with them, while others describe their performance as below expectations. The general wholesale market consensus was that they did better in Asia than in the United States.
Sightholders and sources close to De Beers say the stones initially did well but distribution got out of control. "The momentum stopped," says one sightholder. "The limited-edition Millennium stones were supposed to be exclusively for the upscale retail jeweler. But they surfaced in many discount-oriented locations, which undermined the exclusivity of the product." This sightholder notes that some of his comrades ignored the initial plan and sold the stones to other wholesalers and to Internet sites—including Ashford.com.
But the biggest blow may have been struck by Diamonddepot.com, a site owned by Millennium sightholder R. Steinmetz, which sold the stones at 20% above the Rapaport list price—significantly lower than they had been going for. Many felt that hurt the price of the stones overall.
Another problem: De Beers left marketing to individual sightholders—to avoid antitrust problems, many feel.
(De Beers denies this.) Ten of the sightholders had planned their own marketing effort, but that petered out after only one press conference, which included an appearance by supermodel Heidi Klum. Sources say that once distribution fell apart, so did the marketing effort. "[The problems with distribution] made everyone lose their enthusiasm," the sightholder says.
De Beers sales and marketing executive Nigel Wisden recently sent a letter to the 14 Millennium sightholders that discussed some of the problems. "The letter said we have learned a lot and we could all do a little better next time," he says. "With careful marketing, we could all have a tremendous product."
In related news, De Beers managing director Gary Ralfe recently warned sightholders to get prior approval from
De Beers before they use the company's name. Many thought this was related to Diamonddepot.com, which created controversy when it placed ads that included De Beers' name.
Pegasus to Step Up Marketing Efforts
Consumers reacted well to the first test of General Electric-processed Pegasus stones, according to Charles Meyer, the recently appointed managing director of Pegasus Overseas Limited.
The treated stones—all of high color and clarity—were sold at a number of high-end retailers last Christmas under the name "Monarch." Company officials stress that the name is a test and may be changed.
Meyer, formerly of Henry Meyer Diamond Co., says stores that sold the diamonds with a markup enjoyed the most success with them. "It's almost as if, with a premium, people like it better," Meyer says. He notes that the company plans to sell them to retailers at a 15% discount off the standard wholesale price.
One store—Borsheim's of Omaha, Neb.—did so well with the processed stones that it plans to carry them again. Borsheim's president, Susan Jacques, says she found customers bought them mostly because they were cheaper than natural stones.
"The customers were really receptive," Jacques says. "We were somewhat concerned with a backlash, and there were some purists who only wanted what nature produced. But it was a nice niche item for the customer wanting a price break and something a little different but who doesn't want the precautions you have to take with clarity-enhanced." She notes that the technological factor and General Electric's name and reputation helped sell the stone.
Lazare Kaplan and GE, the companies behind the process, say selling the stones directly to retailers will reduce the chance that the identifying "GE POL" inscription will be polished off. Nevertheless, most of the industry is hoping for a detection technique. Dr. Thomas Anthony, the GE scientist who oversaw the development of the treatment process, says some of the stones may be detectable because they have big inclusions surrounded by a "little halo." But he notes that these inclusions sometimes appear in natural stone.
Anthony thinks 40% to 50% of the diamonds will remain undetectable forever, since the process closely mimics what nature does. But the Gemological Institute of America's Tom Moses says, "Last year, they said all the stones were undetectable. So we don't know." Still, he notes that some stones will be easier to detect than others, and some will be "difficult" to identify.
Anthony says GE can also create fancy-colored diamonds with the process. Meyer says the company plans to introduce "neon-green" stones similar to those being produced by Provo, Utah-based NovaDiamond. GE has already produced red, blue, and other fancy-colored diamonds with the process, but not in sufficient quantities to introduce in the market.
Founder's Son Takes Helm At William Goldberg
Saul Goldberg recently became president and chief executive officer of William Goldberg Diamond Corp., the renowned sightholder founded by his father, William, more than 50 years ago.
Saul Goldberg stressed that his father, former president of the Diamond Dealers Club and inductee into the Diamond Industry Hall of Fame, will remain active in the business as chairman.
Saul Goldberg began in the industry 22 years ago.
Fischer Diamonds Clears Up Web Confusion
Jeff Fischer, president of Fischer Diamonds and a well-respected New York manufacturer, recently sent out a press release stressing that his company does not sell on the Web.
The press release noted that last year a site named Fisherdiamonds.com premiered, but he says that site is owned by Fisher Brothers, another 47th Street manufacturer not connected to him. "Our policy has always been to sell through the traditional jewelry channels," says Fischer. "Everyone asks us: 'Is that site you?' It's a very frustrating thing."
Diamond Dealers Club Talks with State Department
The State Department has requested a meeting with the Diamond Dealers Club to discuss what can be done to prevent dealers from buying "combat diamonds," or stones that fund civil wars in certain African countries. Club president Eli Haas noted that the club recently released a statement saying it supported United Nations sanctions that prohibit the sale of Angolan diamonds that are not accompanied by a government certificate.
Meanwhile, a Canadian non-governmental organization called Partnership Africa Canada has issued a report blaming illicit diamond sales for the continuing civil war in Sierra Leone. The report criticizes both De Beers and the Antwerp diamond industry for ignoring obvious signals that they're buying diamonds from the western African country. But De Beers spokesman Andrew Lamont says the report fails to note that the company has shut down its buying operations in western Africa. And, in a statement, Antwerp's HRD, the industry's umbrella organization, said it had "learned from its mistakes from the past" and was no longer buying Sierra Leone diamonds.
The Canadian group's report takes a harder line against the diamond industry than other watchdog groups have, even raising the specter of a global consumer boycott of all diamonds. In this country, Congressman Tony Hall, who has introduced a bill mandating all diamonds be sold with "origin certificates," has introduced another bill banning the purchase of all diamonds specifically from Sierra Leone.


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Our community is ideally located off of Highway 101, just 1/4 mile from Northridge and Santa Rita Shopping Centers and Century Park Movie Theatres. With a strong agricultural base in Salinas, this community offers good schools and plenty of outdoor parks, including picnic areas right outside your apartment home. Just miles away, you can find plenty of fun and recreation, from baseball and soccer fields to swimming pools and fairgrounds. A local summer favorite at the fairgrounds: professional rodeo events.
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Artisan Porcelain Gaiwan Blue Glaze Hand Crafted
Enjoy your tea in style with this one-of-a-kind fine porcelain Jingdezhen gaiwan. It combines elegant contemporary elements with the fine artistic sensabilities of traditional Chinese culture.
This gaiwan features an inner hand painting of fish and lotus flower. This combination has been a favorite subject in traditional Chinese art and paintings for centuries. In Chinese, "fish" is a homonym for "surplus" and "lotus" is a homonym for "harmony". A fish frollicking amongst lotus flowers represents prosperity and harmony.
Capacity: 150 ml, 5.1 oz.


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The Role of Multinational Corporations in Fostering Socio-Economic Development in Least Developed CountriesThe Case of Ooredoo in MyanmarIngwar Jakobsen, Anne; Olsgaard, Lea (Frederiksberg, 2014)[More information][Less information]
Abstract: This paper examines the private sector's role in instigating socio-economic development in least developed countries, explored through the perspective of a multinational corporation (MNC) providing a necessity good. In order to empirically investigate this, we employ an exemplary case of Ooredoo, a Qatari telecommunications company, recently granted a license to rollout a modern information and telecommunications infrastructure (ICT) in Myanmar. Accordingly, the paper illuminates how and to what extent Ooredoo has an impact on Myanmar's socio-economic development. A comprehensive theoretical framework provides the foundation for a dynamic 360-degree perspective on Ooredoo's potential socio-economic impact. Developmental impact is examined through a business perspective, taking a bottom of the pyramid approach. In order to adequately contextualize and identify impact areas, a framework addressing a country's political, institutional and economic systems is employed. To illuminate how MNCs can impact these three systems, a combination of theories is utilized. The theoretical framework is operationalized through an exploratory qualitative case study design. The findings reveal that Ooredoo potentially impacts Myanmar through the following main activities: developing wide-reaching ICT infrastructure; filling institutional voids by providing leap-frog digitalized solutions; setting best-practices; engaging with and progressing institutional frameworks; training of locals and additional social engagements; distribution channel upgrading; capability building including demonstration effects; breaking monopoly and exerting competitive pressures. These activities constitute how Ooredoo potentially impacts development on five overall areas: Infrastructure, Corruption, Formalizing the Informal, Upgrading & Capability Building, and Competition. By impacting these five areas, Ooredoo potentially has a profound impact on Myanmar's political, institutional and economic systems, resulting in an extensive overall socio-economic development impact. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10417/4973
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The NHS is poised to ensure that it only works with compliant PAYE Umbrella Companies as it seeks to improve transparency on its use of agency workers, a senior NHS Improvement (NHSI) official has told Recruiter magazine.
The NHS is under pressure to reduce its agency expenditure and increase its use of internal staffing banks. Yet it remains essential for service delivery to utilise the talents of contracting agency staff. To that end, NHSI is endeavouring to improve its transparency on agency worker pay, with demonstrably compliant Umbrella Companies being a key feature of that process.
Martin McInnes, NHSI's senior lead for operational agency data and intelligence, told Recruiter that the NHS was probably around 18 months behind with Umbrella Companies than it was with recruitment agencies.
He said, "Like agencies, umbrellas have an important role to play as we go forward," although conceded that is was not 100% clear about precisely what that role was going to be.
Innes confirmed a trend that has been noted elsewhere in the public sector: since IR35 reforms governing self-employment were introduced in April, the use of Umbrella Companies within the NHS had "definitely increased."
While NHSI's official policy is not to encourage the use of either Umbrella Services or personal service companies in Trusts, Innes conceded that for agency staff who were working for multiple recruitment agencies, Umbrellas were the best and most consistent way for them to be paid. He added, "So we want to do whatever we can to make sure that only compliant PAYE Umbrellas are operating in the sector."
Noting the concerns of both HMRC and the NHS about the presence of non-compliant, rogue Umbrella Companies operating within the flexible staffing market, Innes acknowledged that more recruitment agencies were now implementing internal measures designed to ensure that recommended Umbrella Companies were fully compliant.
He confirmed that he had recently met representatives from one of the UK's largest professional trade associations for Umbrella Employers and contractor accountancy firms, the Freelancer and Contractor Services Association (FCSA).
Speaking to Recruiter, FCSA CEO Julia Kermode said, "Overall, it was a positive meeting. NHSI is receptive to hearing about the positive role that compliant umbrella firms have to play in the supply chain."
Ms Kermode nonetheless acknowledged that "a proliferation of dubious Umbrella firms with no track record" had come into the market following the IR35 reforms. At the NHSI meeting, she had stressed the importance of due diligence in minimising risk. She added:
"Since opening up the dialogue with NHSI, I am confident that they have a better understanding about umbrella firms and what good, compliant umbrella firms offer."


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Pupils from a range of primary and preparatory schools sit an 11+ entrance examination in January prior to entering the School in September. Latymer Upper School sets its own papers in English and Mathematics.
Candidates who do well in the exam will be invited back to the School for an interview so that we can get to know them better and assess whether Latymer is the right school for them.
All pupils who registered prior to the deadline will be invited to sit the written examination which covers English and Maths.
The entrance exam is normally held on a Tuesday in early January, here at Latymer Upper School, Hammersmith. If your child is registered to sit an exam at another school on the same date in January, please ensure that you inform both schools and we will do our best to accommodate you. We do not hold an alternate day at Latymer. We have numerous sessions throughout the exam day and we can usually schedule your child's exam to allow your child to sit an exam at another school before or after Latymer's exam.
Interviews are usually scheduled for a Saturday in late January or early February. Interviews include general questions to discover more about the child and their interests.
Offer letters are sent out in mid-February and families have approximately two weeks to accept or refuse Latymer's offer of admission. Those who accept the offer will be asked to confirm that they have not accepted an offer from another school and to send a non-refundable £1,000 confirmation deposit.
Please note that only verbal feedback on your child's exam performance can be given, and parents requesting it will only be provided (by telephone) with an idea of how their child performed in any paper (low, average, above average) and the overall quartile in which the child has been placed. For more information on yours and your child's data rights, please see the school's Privacy Notice.
Please give the Admissions Office a call on 020 7993 0063 if you have any questions, and if you would like to book on an open day, please visit this page.
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Horizontal Initiative
An initiative in which partners from two or more organizations have established a formal funding agreement to work toward the achievement of shared outcomes.
(Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. "Results-Based Management Lexicon." Last modified February 25, 2010. http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/cee/pubs/lex-eng.asp.)
Two examples of horizontal initiatives are the Government of Canada's Drug Strategy and its Measures to Combat Organised Crime Initiative.


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Harbour Day was a huge success with fantastic music, food and entertainment.
Walking the plank proved particularly popular, as was the hilarious Punch and Judy show, and it was lovely to see so many children entering into the spirit of the event in fancy dress. We are already looking forward to next year's event!
The event was run by Cley Harbour who are a small group of local people who all have a passion for the Harbour. The money raised from Harbour Day will be used towards further dredging works and maintenance to the Harbour and River in order to improve and maintain good access for boats, in turn creating a thriving harbour community for all to enjoy.


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Making History with the Interweb, 2009 to 1649
There's some nice histories of the Internet knocking around, like this animated documentary using PICOL icons . The Internet changes so fast that webheads use the word 'traditional' for stuff we were doing 2 years ago.
And there's an upsurge in people figuring out how to use the Interweb for social change which was my deepest hope when I started this blog.
It seems like the Interweb is ready to make real history, influencing social and political upheavals. But a lot of the talk puts the Interweb alongside Guns, Germs, and Steel; a technical determinism that ignores the cultural history of socio-economic change.
Why aren't people closest to the curve talking about the currents that are resurfacing through the gaps rendered by social media? Maybe Net generation insiders have a narrow perception of what's going on. On the Netsquared blog, Alex Steed questions the narrow conformity of ideas being circulated:
Q: What books have you read this year?
A: Here Comes Everybody, Groundswell, Tribes ... you know - the usual.
Q: Anything else?
A: I've been meaning to, but not yet. Hopefully in 2009! [Nervous, embarrassed giggles]
As he puts it - "Social change has a history. It didn't begin with Twitter, or Barack Obama. I think that 2009 will really be a year in which we go back to the history books in order to figure out how to move forward".
Here's to a history of the Interweb where The Diggers doesn't refer to people voting web stories up and down...


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all Swedish textile companies that are interested to meet Macedonian suppliers.
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When we speak about our "Content Services" – people often think it's this blanket statement that covers mostly marketing blurb, and self-proclamation. But here's a little fact that you probably didn't know about us.
Fresh Brew's founder, Katy Roberts, also has extensive ESL Teaching experience – having lived in Taiwan for a couple of years, teaching English to learners of all ages and all abilities – from A-a-Apple through to business negotiations in a bank. Just recently, Katy was asked to pitch for a project where the purpose was to create a set of lesson plans for ESL teachers and to come up with new and interesting ways to teach a vocabulary set, a specific grammar structure and to enable learners to be equipped in real-life conversational scenarios.
Fresh Brew is not just about creating what we think works – but very much about creating what you need, to drive business, towards YOUR business.
So – in the interest of sharing and caring – here's a lesson plan (LessonPlan_BookingAHoliday ) she drew up a few years ago for a specific class looking to develop their conversational ability in a particular situation.
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King William IV
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About the Pub
Known locally as the King Billy, this is a large double-fronted community-led pub with a large sporting following; five screens show Sky and BT sports channels. The pub hosts many local sports teams and has regular quiz and music nights including the ever popular GlastonBilly in August when local musicians play for charity over a full day.
There are splendid West Riding Brewery stained glass windows although the interior has been modernised. The bar is to the right as you go in through a typical West Riding drinking lobby; the left-hand room is the pool room.
Leased in 2013 as the brewery tap for Hambleton Ales brewed at nearby Melmerby, a changing selection of beers from Melmerby is always available. There is a hidden beer garden for the summer and roaring fires in winter.
Regular cask ales
This pub serves 3 regular beers.
- Hambleton --varies--
- Theakston Best Bitter
- Village White Boar
Changing cask ales
This pub serves 1 changing beer.
Usually from Hambleton.
Source: Local
- Real Ale Available
- LocAle Accredited
- Cask Marque Accredited
- Disabled Access
- Pub Garden
- Dog Friendly
- Events
Traditional Pub Games
Darts, dominoes, pool.
- Live Music
- Newspapers
- Real Fire
- Sports TV
- Wifi
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King William IV
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Maggiano's Italian Restaurants Near 89117
Salute! Dine At Maggiano's Italian Restaurant Near 89117
Take a seat and enjoy a wholesome Italian meal at Maggiano's Little Italy. From season-fresh salads to classic pastas, we combine the flavors of Nonna's authentic Italian recipes with the joy of friends and family. Find your local Maggiano's Italian restaurant near 89117 today and reserve a table online or over the phone!
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By Jodie Boyd
According to research, British consumers spent £650 billion on Valentine's Day gifts in 2018 and sales are on the increase every year. I dread to think how much plastic is produced and discarded from all those gifts!
However, Valentine's Day doesn't have to be a big, expensive commercial affair. It should be about the thought and time you put into making your gift personal and it doesn't even have to cost a penny.
Neither does it have to involve single-use plastic that will only end up discarded after use and doomed to landfill or the oceans.
If you've left Valentine's Day a bit late this year or you're you struggling to find the right ethical gift for your loved one (or for yourself – after all, we all need some self-love), then this blog post is for you!
We've put together a list of our favourite plastic-free gift ideas that will hopefully make an impact on your loved one without negatively impacting on the planet, plus some fascinating facts about each one.
Whatever you do this Valentine's Day, don't give the gift of nothing!
Unfortunately, most supermarkets sell greeting cards wrapped in plastic, but the good news is that there are plenty of eco-friendly alternatives. As long as your card is made of paper or card, you can recycle it. Avoid cards with glitter, foil, ribbon, and battery-operated audio devices, as these will need to be removed before recycling.
If you're feeling creative, you could reuse previous cards or photos you have to make a new card. Alternatively, e-cards are completely zero waste and perfect if you've not left yourself enough time to buy or make one in advance.
You can find out more about recycling greeting cards from Recycle Nation.
Fascinating fact: Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards, followed by children, mums, wives, and pets.
What's Valentine's Day without a box of chocolates? So many choices yet so much plastic…argggh! Some chocolatiers sell chocolate wrapped in recyclable packaging, which is better than the alternative black plastic inner trays that can't be recycled.
An even more sustainable option is to buy organic and compostable chocolate. Seed and Bean chocolates are made in England, they're vegan, and use 100% compostable packaging. Plus they look delicious…mmm!
Fascinating fact: Chocolate is an aphrodisiac and was known as Casanova's favourite dessert.
Avoid flowers wrapped in plastic and instead opt for a sustainable bunch wrapped in paper, biodegradable, or compostable packaging, such as these from Grand Flowers. They also sell Fairtrade flowers, which means you'll be supporting farm workers in developing countries.
Instead of throwing flowers away once they come to the end of their life, you could turn them into something new, like flower crowns, face mist, or add them to candles. There are plenty of other innovative ways to repurpose flowers if you search online.
Fascinating fact: It's estimated that 15% of women will send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.
The best way to show your love for your partner is to do something special together. Think about what your loved one would love to do and give the gift of an experience. Whether it's a weekend away, spa day, cooking class, dinner at a fancy restaurant, or something free like taking a romantic walk, there are so many options.
Want to get something really special for the music-lover in your life? How about festival tickets? Whether it's a day festival or weekender – folk or heavy metal, there is something for every music lover. Check out our festival calendar for some of the best festivals being held this year. And don't forget to take a plastic-free festival kit!
Fascinating fact: The UK's first Festival of Self Love is coming to London this forthcoming Valentine's Day.
Ethical jewellery is about more than use of fair trade materials and conflict-free diamonds – it's also about ensuring fair wages and working hours, and not using child labour or production methods that pollute the environment.
Etsy is home to thousands of handmade jewellery brands, including second-hand vintage finds. Just remember to request plastic-free packaging in your delivery if you're not sure how it will be packaged.
For other ethical and sustainable jewellery, check out Emma Aitchison Jewellery, which hand makes jewellery inspired by the natural world and sources all packaging from sustainable forest and recycled materials.
Planning to pop the question? See number 10 on our list!
Fascinating fact: 24% of money spent on Valentine's Day is on jewellery.
We all love a bit of pampering when we can get it, but we don't all have the time or money to go to a spa. So what better than to treat your socially-conscious loved one than an affordable ethical gift box full of lovely natural and organic products that are also plastic-free.
We love Friendly Soap's Ethical Gift Sets for men and women, which contain a 4-pack of soap bars for hair and body.
If your partner recently had a baby, we'd also recommend you check out Mum's Back awesome hamper boxes, like the Little Package of Chill, which makes an ideal sustainable gift for mums in need of some sleep and a few laughs.
Did you know that you can recycle plastic beauty product packaging (including tubes, lids and caps) with TerraCycle and Return to Origins recycling programs?
Fascinating fact: The average plastic moisturiser pot can take nearly 1,000 years to decompose.
Getting merry with your other half is a great way to enjoy Valentine's Day, but how about getting a bottle of your other half's favourite tipple as a gift? Whether it's bubbles, wine, spirits, or beer you're looking for, there are some delicious sustainable options out there.
Organic is the most ethical as it's grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and chemical fertilisers. Better quality and better for the environment! Below are some great options, several of which are winners of the Soil Association's BOOM awards.
- Wine – Vintage Roots and Forty Hall Vineyard
- Spirits – Da Mhile (their Botanical Gin won the 'Best of Organic Alcoholic Drinks' BOOM award in 2007)
- Beer – St Peters Brewery
Fascinating fact: Corks popped from champagne or sparkling wine can erupt at up to 60mph, so mind those eyes!
If you truly want to show you've made an effort this Valentine's Day, show your love by making something that you know your partner will truly appreciate.
Do they love music? How about a mixtape or digital playlist containing tracks that mean the most to both of you? This is my personal favourite! Or you could bake some Valentine's biscuits or perhaps make a special dinner.
Fascinating fact: The first mixtapes appeared in the mid-1970s in New York City by DJs Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa, who influenced the development of hip hop.
If you want to touch more than one heart this Valentine's Day, a charity gift is the ultimate generosity. Whether you want to help build farms, fill classrooms or provide clean water, a charitable gift will give you that warm and fuzzy feeling knowing that you're helping to change lives around the world for the better.
Oxfam Unwrapped will help you choose a charity gift as well as offer you sustainable little extras for your loved one so they don't completely miss out on a treat.
Or buy eco-friendly products from the Amnesty Shop, knowing that your money will be spent on good causes around the world.
Fascinating fact: The total income of all UK charities combined is about £48 billion, about £10 billion less than what Tesco makes.
Did you know that over one million people will get engaged on Valentine's Day? So if you're waiting for the right time to pop the question, this 14th February could be the perfect date, although you're leaving it quite late if you're planning it for 2019!
For engagement rings, The Natural Wedding Company has put together a list of ethical engagement and wedding ring jewellers.
For unique and sustainable ideas for popping the BIG question, we love the idea of a tiny tag book where you fill out pages with special messages contained in a gift box.
Or how about making your hopefully soon-to-be fiancé/fiancée a special breakfast in bed with a very memorable cup of tea?
Fascinating fact: A survey of 500 men revealed that 70% would be happy if a woman proposed, yet only 1% of brides have proposed. Come on, girls!
What do you think to this list? Did we miss anything?
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Catalina is our darling. Not only does she possess lovely breed type and exotic looks, she loves to give hugs and is the perfect house kitty. Catalina is also our best fetch player and will wear us out from throwing her ball way before she gets tired of retrieving it and bringing it back.
Thank you to Jennifer Gray of Fusionkatz for allowing your favorite kitten to come home with us.


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$17-million committed to clean up soil at former Victoria paint factory
The Canadian Press Published Monday, September 24, 2018 10:12AM PDT Last Updated Monday, September 24, 2018 11:18AM PDT
Transport Canada has awarded more than $17-million to remove contaminated soil from Victoria's Laurel Point Park, the site of a former paint factory.
Liberal MP for Vancouver-Quadra, Joyce Murray, speaking on behalf of Transport Minister Mark Garneau, made the announcement Saturday.
A paint factory that existed on the site from 1906 until 1975 left contaminants in the soil, which continue to pose a threat to marine life.
About 35,000 cubic metres of contaminated soil will be removed as part of the cleanup.


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Last week we had the opportunity to attend the Supply Side West convention in Las Vegas for a few days of connecting, gaining insights, and meeting with dozens of current and prospective clients. We worked with customers on their flavor systems while we learned from key industry experts, toured the floor and got an inside look at upcoming trends and patterns in the industry. Here are a few things we took away from Supply Side West 2018.
What's New in Flavors?
Pop Culture Co-branding / Nostalgia
Last year we saw flavor trends of Nostalgia and co-branding through old-time favorites such as candy flavors, breakfast cereals, and childhood memories like campfire s'mores. This year, nostalgia and co-branding still prevailed, with new twists on both "look-alike" flavors and licensed co-branding deals. Flavors that remind us of our childhood, or confirm that we've never grown up. Who would've thought that after all those years of our moms reminding us to drink the leftover milk from our breakfast cereal, that we would be seeing cereal flavored protein products today.
Cross Cultural Blends
Tropical and exotic fruits have long been used to "spice up" product lines. And the blending of two different flavors to create a unique taste is also a staple of product development. So it was probably inevitable that these two flavor trends would ultimately connect. This "cross-cultural" blending can be seen in several examples such as "Dragonfruit White Tea" and "Limoncello Lychee." Add into the equation any of the new international ingredient trends such as kombucha, matcha, açaí, et al; and you can see the myriad of possibilities with cross cultural flavor experiences. Industry leaders are beginning to think about the ways these new on trend ingredients can be paired with interesting flavor systems to create a truly unique customer experience.
The Hemp Revolution
We had such a great experience at Supply Side West, 2018 and we are looking forward to utilizing the knowledge we gained to help our clients achieve their goals in all things flavors.
—Your Sensapure Team


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The siren song of artificial intelligence (AI) is absolutely mesmerising. Witness a recent posting in Chief Learning Officer magazine by the managing director of learning science platforms at a large publishing house, who, in a passionate plea for the place of AI in learning and development, states the following: "There has never been so much knowledge in the world. […] Content is proliferating at an astronomical rate" (23 Oct 2017, "Artificial Intelligence Comes to Learning"). At such words, heads typically nod and everyone allows for how wise this person must be, to see things so clearly.
Have we considered that content does not equal knowledge? Re-read those two sentences in the paragraph above. The concatenation of the sentences provides the illusory effect that the terms are synonymous. They are not. Do you recall the expression of someone not being able to see the forest for the trees? In the case of AI, the trees equal 'content,' and the forest equals 'knowledge.' In other words, we are struggling to see what is knowledge, due to there being so much content in the way. 'How might we discern knowledge in the midst of so much content?' is probably the better question to ask. The author of the article tries to get at this by positing that "[i]ncreasingly, learners need artificial intelligence to help them navigate knowledge in a way best-suited for them." I'm not sure that I see the same need.
Instead, I would posit that we (humans) would do far better to ensure that our means of learning and development is structured in such a way that we can 'navigate knowledge' without the help of artificial intelligence. There is nothing wrong with using a content-sifting tool (true artificial intelligence doesn't exist yet, but human-programmed algorithms do) to cut through drivel, but it is a fundamental human need to be able to navigate knowledge using our own faculties. The fallacy of having some personalised learning universe is made all the more blatant when one considers that, in order to be engaged in an adaptive learning programme (the author's grail), one must realise that it's still a programme of study. In other words, there is a set of parameters (it could be a single discipline, such as mathematics) within which the adaptive learning programme must fit. Were I a learner in such a scenario, the adaptive learning software would not know what to do if I wanted to leave theorems and learn something about the environment in which bamboo grows best, for instance. Of course, it wouldn't allow me to do so, since, as a human-programmed algorithm, it doesn't fit within the programme of study. In reality, it is as prescriptive as it is (so-called) personalised.
How could we possibly ensure that these algorithms deliver what the author calls "true knowledge acquisition?" He praises applications such as Spotify or Pandora, but, if you use one of them (or something similar), do its recommendations reflect "true knowledge" of what music you want to hear, the moment you open the application, no matter the time, your mental state, etc.? My own experience with Spotify, for instance, and a favourite mix of 75 songs that I play frequently has taught me that, despite my pressing "shuffle", the algorithm behind 'shuffle' produces the same sequence of songs every time I press it, without fail. Yes, they are not in the order listed in my playlist, but the supposedly-randomised order is actually linear. Trust that algorithm for "true knowledge acquisition" when it comes to my own learning? I think not.
Yet the siren song of "the artificial intelligence revolution" continues to attract more ships. We've a long way to go; the journey is just beginning.
Kevin J. Ruth
Kevin is Executive Director of ECIS. In addition to two decades in education, he has given 19 years of service as a director on non-profit boards, with four years as a school trustee. Kevin is a Fellow in the UK-based Royal Society of Arts; advisory council member for Harvard Business Review; member of the Online Executive Panel (Education) for McKinsey & Company; member of the Feedback Forum (Marketing) for the Financial Times; and past lecturer for the National Endowment for the Humanities. He holds bachelor's degrees in French and German and a Master's in Comparative Literature, all from the Pennsylvania State University; a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Rutgers University; and two executive certificates from Stanford University in Advanced Project Management and Strategic Decision & Risk Management.


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The media and Democrats are furiously trying to hunt down any evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia.
They have come up empty.
But collusion did occur and it happened right under their noses.
The U.S. Postal Service violated multiple federal laws when it was discovered that the agency forced postal workers to campaign for Hillary Clinton and other Big Labor backed Democrats.
The Washington Post reports:
The U.S. Postal Service engaged in widespread violations of federal law by pressuring managers to approve letter carriers taking time off last fall to campaign for Hillary Clinton and other union-backed Democrats, investigators said Wednesday.
High-level postal officials had for years granted employees' requests for unpaid leave, leading last year to an "institutional bias" in favor of Clinton and other Democrats endorsed by the National Association of Letter Carriers, one of the largest postal unions. The Postal Service's Office of Special Counsel and inspector general found that the agency violated the Hatch Act, which restricts federal employees from working for or against a political candidate or party during election season.
"The culture and practice was, 'It's mandatory, it's the directive'" to ensure employees got time off, Adam Miles, acting director of the Office of Special Counsel, told Senate lawmakers at a hearing.
The investigation found that 97 letter carriers took time off, sometimes weeks, to take part in the union's Labor 2016 program, canvassing, making phone calls and working on other get-out-the-vote efforts to help elect Clinton and other pro-labor candidates. The workers were dispatched to battleground states, including Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Ohio. They were reimbursed for their unpaid leave by the union's political action committee.
Federal employees, including postal workers, are allowed to use their time off to campaign or donate to political candidates. But by directing that time off be granted even over the objections of local post office managers who said they would be understaffed, the Postal Service showed a workplace bias toward Clinton and other Democrats endorsed by the union, Miles said.
This is the second case of collusion that benefited Hillary Clinton.
Democrat operatives colluded with the Ukrainian government to obtain damaging information about Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
That collusion had an effect on the race as Manafort was forced to resign from the campaign.
No evidence of collusion or illegal behavior of any Trump operatives has been discovered.
But the wrongdoing committed by Hillary Clinton and her supporters continues to pile.
While the so-called "mainstream" media chases Russian ghosts under every bed, they are ignoring the real collusion and cheating scandals of the 2016 election.


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I'm currently sitting in my living room, wondering whether there has recently been some kind of break in the space/time continuum. First, Jacob Rees-Mogg turns up in the actual 21stCentury, and now I'm starting to get adverts for monocles on my social media feeds. Monocles! The advert claims in (ironically) large letters that "The One-eyed Man is King", but I think that's a matter of perspective.
'Surely the monocle would have gone into the same 'flawed-innovations' draw as the Victorian stained-glass parachute,' I say to Nat, turning my laptop to show her the latest ad to pop up.
'I hope the latter doesn't make a comeback too,' she says, 'We'd soon see a mortality spike within the steam punk community.
The advert currently staring up at us claims that, "The key to the success of the monocle is its portability … Like putting a watch on in a morning." I already have two of these monocles, though mine are artfully joined together by a frame cunningly wrought from plastic and metal screws. 'People frequently stop me in the street: "Loving your twin monocles!" they gush.'
'Perhaps we should have taken the warning that was Chris Eubank more seriously,' says Nat.
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Thing is, I'm already fighting against my need for reading glasses; I'm not convinced that I could any more adequately hide my age behind a monocle. What decade I was born in would soon be superceded by questions regarding in which century I was conceived. And anyway, my preference is for 'twenty-twenty' vision, not merely … well, 'twenty'.
These ads work hard to re-brand the monocle, pulling away as absolutely as possible from the Victorian children's nightmare image of Rees-Mogg, and more towards the tattooed, bearded masculinity of the Hoxton Hipster. I'm still not convinced.
'How might you respond if I was to come home one evening sporting the latest in contemporary monocle?' I ask Nat.
'After politely requesting that you garage your Penny Farthing carefully, I'd probably respond by asking, 'Who are you, and what have you done with my husband?' she says. 'And then I'd probably phone the police … and an exorcist.'
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Perhaps this is what the government means when it tells us to get ready for Brexit. I'd originally assumed that 'getting ready' merely meant stocking up on baked beans and lyric sheets for war-time singalongs. I didn't realise that it meant preparing to be hurtled backwards into a Dickensian dystopia – though I guess all the signs were there.
Why are monocles so traditionally tied up with the image of the ruling classes, I wonder? Perhaps it's because holding a monocle in place requires one to maintain a constant one-sided sneer. Also, should their sensibilities be compromised by someone questioning their authority, a surprised expression has the monocle drop from the face, for added emphasis.
I'm beginning to think that there's more to the monocle than meets the eye.
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TRC Solutions
TRC provides the DoD with critically required Modernization, Technology Insertion and Obsolescence Mitigation Solutions. For example, TRC has re-engineered, qualified and is currently manufacturing multiple Black Hawk, Chinook and Kiowa Avionic subsystems.
During the original build of the Black Hawk, Chinook and Kiowa, the manufactures thought the need for spare parts would be superseded with new technological advancements. As parts were designed almost four decades ago, the gyroscope and rotor controls were in much need of modernization. Malfunctioning boards would cause fires in the cockpit eventually leading to crashes and pilots lost. Due to the need of helicopters in Afghanistan, Iraq and in the US after 9/11, flight hours have drastically increased along with the requirement for such parts.
TRC in collaboration with Cirexx International designed and built an entirely new engineering package to work with all of the Army's specifications. With only a schematic, Cirexx International re-engineered and re-designed the tangled mess of boards. Taking several single and double layered circuit boards, Cirexx built an 11 layer rigid-flex solution. More importantly, this was accomplished using revolutionary building methods as Dupont's Kapton products were restricted from use. This was a Quick Turn build out program that went from prototypes to 1100 pieces delivered.


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The decisions we make today will determine how we live tomorrow. Proactive and thoughtful planning will continue the innovation, creativity, and inclusivity that has always inspired growth, development, and jobs in San Francisco.
San Francisco Planning is committed to working with other City departments in developing and implementing policies and programs to planning for and adapting to the anticipated and unavoidable effects of climate change and achieve a healthy, regenerative, and adaptive urban environment that is safer, sustainable, more environmentally healthy, and equitable for all.


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Sen. Sam Brownback, the leading opponent of human embryo cloning for medical research, said Wednesday he was scaling back his proposal "to jump-start debate in the Senate" because neither side has enough votes to pass or kill the measure.
Brownback (R-Kansas) told Republicans colleagues in a closed-door meeting on Tuesday that he would advance a two-year moratorium rather than a permanent ban. The Senate could start debating the issue this week.
"I'm going to continue to push for a complete ban on all forms of human cloning, but in order to jump-start debate in the Senate on this issue, I'm assessing different options," Brownback told reporters during a telephone conference call. "We have a 60-vote hurdle that we have to overcome here in the Senate."
Sixty votes would be needed to cut off debate and end a potential filibuster.
Under legislation by Brownback and Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) human cloning for all purposes, including medical research, would be outlawed. Brownback noted that while he is willing to compromise by limiting the duration of the restriction, his proposal would retain the broad ban on cloning.
Opponents of an outright ban are pushing to leave room for embryo research that they say could cure diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Brownback's supporters, though, argue that cloned human embryos qualify as human life.
The National Right to Life Committee, a leading advocate of the ban, is satisfied with the compromise Brownback is floating.
"Clearly, enactment of that ban would be a big step in the right direction," said Douglas Johnson, the group's legislative director. "There are a number of senators in both parties who have been undecided. I don't want to speak for Sen. Brownback, but clearly, he is trying to reach out into that group and bring them his way."