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Friday, May 4, 2018
DANGER :: The Atomic Weight of Cheese Podcast :: Episode 11 :: And Where Were You When It All Ended?
Atomic Cheeseketeers, Assemble! SPOILERS ABOUND as The Atomic Weight of Cheese Podcast tackles Avengers: Infinity War (2018) -- Marvel's culmination of 10 years of superhero flicks that ends in one wild, wacko and wonderful finale (or half of one). We talk our favorite character moments, the moments that broke our hearts and, of course, what we think will happen next.
Our podcast can be found on Feedburner, iTunes and we're also now available on Stitcher. You can keep up with the podcast at The Atomic Weight of Cheese. Also, please Like and Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, where we'll be posting our latest episode updates, episode specific visual aides, and other oddities, nonsense and general mayhem. Also, if it ain't too much trouble, write us a review to let us know how much you like us or how much we suck. So come join us and listen in, won't you? -- before we all blink out of existence... *
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Enable IE 11 Enterprise mode and Website list by scriptI want to know if anyone has a script or tutorial on creating a script to "enable enterprise mode" and to allow enterprise mode to use a "website list" to manage certain sites. I know this should be fairly simple to do but I am new to scripting so I felt after several hours of looking and obviously creating the wrong searches, it time to ask the pros. Would prefer vbscript, but will not refuse powershell.
Scripting Windows 8 Store UpdatesHi All, I am trying to find a solution that will update the built in Windows Modern applications (i.e. Bing, Mail, Calendar etc) automatically. I cannot find any powershell or other script that has the ability to update these apps without launching the apps store and then hitting update. Everything I search for has the ability to remove the applications but nothing to update them with. I can use powershell to discover the applications requiring updates but nothing to get them to update: Get-EventLog -LogName system -Newest 2 -InstanceId 17 -source *update*| select timewritten,message | ft -AutoSize –Wrap Because none of the Modern Applications tie into Windows Updates it is not something that can be done with WSUS. I have discovered the Group Policy options are available for the store (as per MS KB http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2826659) which allows updates from the store to be disabled easily but nothing to schedule or install the updates automatically. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Pete
Script to set proxy settingsI am very limited in my scripting abilities. I need a script that will change proxy settings per location. Example: Setting at this location the IP of the machine is 172.xx.xxx.xx (DHCP) and the proxy setting is 192.xxx.xxx.xxx port xxxx. I travel to another location the IP of the machine is 164.xx.xxx.xx (DHCP) and the proxy setting is 192.xxx.xxx.xxx port xxx. The proxy servers and the ports are different. Right now when someone travels to the offsite location we have to move them from one OU to another in order for the proxy to be set correctly. Could anyone be of help or point in the right direction. Thanks in advance. Kathy
Powershell: Create Collections and AD groups
heineborn posted a topic in CollectionsHey guys, After setting up a new domain and deploying SCCM 2012 I came to realize how much work it actually is to set up new applications. I have made a script which creates AD groups and Collections. I still create the Applications manually because they usually differ when it comes to how they need to be set up. Some products can be imported as Applications (MSI etc) while some (Autodesk products in particular) need to be set up as Packages. Here's a link to the script. http://heineborn.com/tech/powershell-create-collections-and-ad-groups/ Enjoy!

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This tour will apart from taking you to all the most visited places in Western part of Bhutan will also take you to experience a life of nomadic family in the North of the country while also can soak in a natural hot spring which the locals believe has medicinal benefits.
DAY 01: ARRIVE AT PARO (The only International Airport in the country,
PARO – THIMPHU (55 km/1.5 hour)
The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of some of the world's highest glacial peaks (Remember to check in early and ask for your seat on the left side of the Plane if you are flying from New Delhi, India or Kathmandu, Nepal). As you enter Paro valley, you will sweep past forested hills with the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below. Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watchtower) on the hills above the town will be a fine sight. Our representative will receive you and will drive to Thimphu with sightseeing en route.
• Drive towards the capital city, Thimphu.
• Stop at Tachogang: Tachogang Lhakhang (Temple) was built by Thangthong Gyalpo in the fifteenth century. The temple was likely constructed in 1420. While the Tibetan master was meditating here, he had a vision of an emanation of Avalokiteshvara and decided to build a temple as well as an iron suspension bridge at this location. Tachogang lies on the way from Paro to the capital Thimphu. A new temple at Tachogang was built in the seventeenth century by the Fourth Druk Desi (local leader) Tenzin Rabgye as the original was destroyed after it served as the main seat for the Five Groups of Lamas, a coalition of local leaders who had opposed the Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel (a Buddhist teacher who unified Bhutan) .
• Chuzom: The confluence of Paro (Pachu) and Thimphu (Wangchu) rivers. You can see three different types of Stupas – Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese.
• Visit National Memorial Chorten: The building of this landmark was envisaged by the third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, as a monument to world peace and prosperity. Completed in 1974 after his untimely death, it is both a memorial to the Late King ("the father of modern Bhutan ") and a monument to world peace. The paintings and statues inside the monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist philosophy.
• Evening visit Tashichho Dzong the impressive fortress which houses the secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty the King and various government offices. It is also the summer residence of the Chief Abbot and central monk body. Witness the Flag lowering ceremony before you enter the Dzong.
• Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.(L,D)
• Drive to Kuenselphodrang (Buddha Point) where world's tallest Buddha Statue (169 feet) sits overlooking the Thimphu Valley. Enjoy the spectacular view of Thimphu city below.
• Visit the Takin (National Animal of Bhutan) enclosure at Motithang. The unique animal is only seen in Bhutan with a story of its own as to how it came into existence (your guide will narrate the story).
• Drive down to the view point of Tashichho Dzong, the impressive fortress which houses the secretariat building, the throne room of His Majesty the King and various government offices.
• Zorig chusum (meaning 13 arts and crafts) which is popularly known as the painting school. Students in this institute learn 13 different traditional arts and crafts like painting, sculpture, wood carving, weaving, embroidery, etc.
• Folk Heritage Museum.
• Postal Museum – where you can also make a postage stamp with your own photo and can be posted in Bhutan.
• Centenery Farmer's Market – popularly known as the weekend vegetable market where the local farmers sell their farm produce. Across the wooden cantilever bridge you will find handicraft shops.
• Witness an archery (National) game if one is going on during your visit.
• Traditional handmade paper factory – where age old traditional method of paper making is still followed.
• Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu. (B,L,D)
• Drive to Punakha.
• Stop at Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east will be revealed in all their glory. On a clear day, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendegang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), Kangphugang (7,170m), Zongaphugang (7,060m) a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana, and finally, Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
• Continue your drive to Punakha.
• En route do a short hike to Chime Lhakhang. This Lhakhang dates back to 1499 which was built by Lama Drukpa Kinley who is till this day known as a Divine Madman. Located beautifully on a hilltop, it is about 30 to 40 minute walk passing through a charming village set in lush terraced fields. Lama Drukpa Kinley is beleived to have subdued a demoness residing in Dochu La with his 'magic thunderbolt of wisdom' and a wooden effigy of this is preserved within. There are also statues of him along with those of Lama Zhabdrung, Sakyamuni and Avalokiteswara. Devotees receive blessings from his wooden phallus and iron Bow and arrow that lie here and childless women are said to have their wish fulfilled after visiting this Lhakhang.
• Visit Punakha Dzong (fortress), a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan's capital until 1955 and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan's first king, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood damage from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damage to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue.
• Overnight at your hotel in Punakha. (B,L,D)
• Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten hike: About 7km drive from Punakha Dzong and about 40 to 50 minutes hike from the road point is Khamsum Yuelly Namgyal Chorten which was completed in the year 1999 after eight years of construction. Located atop a hill commands a very beautiful view of the valley.
• Drive to Gasa with picnic lunch on the way.
• After a welcome drink from the home stay host family have bath in the natural hot spring which the locals believe that it helps cure numbers of ailments.
• Overnight at your home stay in Gasa with traditional dinner. (B,L,D)
Gasa -The northernmost district of the country adjoins the districts of Punakha, Thimphu and Wangdue Phodrang and with Tibet to its north. This starkly beautiful region with elevations ranging from 1500 to 4,500 metres experiences extremely long and cold winters and short but beautiful summers.
It has the smallest population with just about 3000 inhabitants. This region is inhabited by the Layaps, nomadic herders with a unique culture. Their main sources revenue come from trading products made from their yaks, such as yak hair textiles, cheese, butter and yak meat . They also harvest and sell Cordyceps, (a fungus of extremely high value that is frequently used in oriental medicine).
• Gasa Dzong: Locally known as the Tashi Thongmon Dzong, the fortress served as a defending barrack in the 17th century. It was named after the region's protecting deity Tashi Thongmon. The fortress is unique with a circular shape and three watch towers that are placed at strategic points. The beauty of the dzong is heightened during clear days with view of Mt. Gangboom.
• Explore the nearby village while enjoying the views of the majestic Himalayan mountain ranges.
• Evening have bath at the hot spring. By now you can greet the locals in their language.
• Overnight at your home stay. (B,L,D)
• Drive to Paro enjoying the views of the majestic mountains, lush green forest and crystal clear streams and rivers.
• Continue your drive to Paro.
• Overnight at Hotel in Paro. (B,L,D)
• Hike to Taktshang Monastery, one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. The hike takes anywhere from 4 hours to 6 hours depending on your hiking ability. Taktshang, the tiger's lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rinpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.
• Visit Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong and now houses the National Museum.
• Overnight at Hotel in Paro
• Overnight at your Hotel in Paro. (B,L,D)
• End of your travel to Bhutan. Our team will drive you to the Airport and bid farewell. (B)


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Tone-deaf leftists apologize for the stupidity
Bullet dodged
No Vision Award for Jussie, er, Jessie Smollett this year.
NAACP twists the truth to call Trump a racist.
"Anybody who gave me a dime would be contributing to … a liar and a fraud and a con."
"Everyone should get tested for implicit bias, and if you're a public official or receiving public dollars — it should be mandatory."
"If you go to work tomorrow and your bosses are Jews, don't tell them where you've been."
A pox upon all houses?
"…he lacks the judgment and temperament to serve effectively as Attorney General of the United States."
Feelings… nothing more than feeeeeeelings
"You can't run and not talk about the nation's civil rights agenda."
"We cannot let Barack Obama's legacy fall into Donald Trump's hands."
"Common sense."
Chop 'er down
"A pattern of misconduct and harassment" of city employees.
Transblack? "There could be authenticity to that."
You can't have it both ways
Black like me.
"I don't give two ***** what you think."
"Folks didn't know."
Plus, Geffen interested in buying the Clippers?
"I mean, here are a group of people who are admittedly racist."
"I am"
Wealthier = healthier.
More incompetence from Team Obama.
"I am going to give the same message to the NAACP that I give across the country."
Lion's den.
Making the rounds.
Can't wait to hear from Saudi Arabia on this one.
Remember me?
"The guy can barely remember what he's talking about while he's talking."


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25 Dec 2016
Merry Christmas!
Tiffany loves the holiday season, there is so much to see and do, and the magic is in the air. She enjoys seeing her younger siblings so excited to see what Santa brought them, spending time with everyone, and now the big day is finally here. Tiffany would like to wish everyone celebrating today a Merry Christmas and may everyone whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, or another tradition have a fantastic holiday season. All the best in 2017!
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Posted by: Lisa
02 Apr 2016
Happy Birthday!
Today is a day full of celebration and Tiffany is very excited to see what is in store as she celebrates her birthday! Happy Birthday Tiffany! I hope you have an amazing day with family and friends as everyone makes your special day one to remember. Traditions are always fun on this day as is creating new memories with those you love. The spotlight is on you and I hope your birthday is everything you hoped it would be today and more, Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Lisa
24 Dec 2015
Happy Holidays!
Tiffany always loves the holiday season as it is a time to be together with her family and celebrate. She loves the different traditions of the season, and not to mention going all out with decorations, gifts, and everything else needed to make the holidays a time to enjoy and create new memories. She would like to say Happy Holidays to all of you, and may the new year bring you lots of love and happiness.
Posted by: Lisa
12 May 2015
L.A. Parent Magazine
Which school your children attend can be a tough decision, there are a variety of choice on the type of school, then it comes down to programs, location, and a whole lot more too. L.A. Parent Magazine has made it a little easier for parents in the Los Angeles area with the release of their Education Guide earlier this year, and Tiffany can be found on the cover! It was very exciting to see herself on the cover of the issue, holding her books, and all ready for class. The image has been added to the gallery, and make sure you've also got her Facebook Page liked for fun snapshots of her and her siblings and other photos!
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Eastern Province Governor Shan Wijayalal de Silva was the chief guest at the awards ceremony. Eastern Provincial Education Department Director M.K.M. Mansoor received the guests and delivered the welcome address. The ceremony was organised under the instructions of Thirukkovil Zonal Education Director V. Jeyachandren.
The Tamil Language Day Competition procession commenced from the Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat premises and proceeded along the main street before ending at the Akkaraipattu Sri Vammmiyadi Pillayar Temple junction.EP Education Department Director M.K.M. Mansoor, Additional Provincial Education Directors K. Varathaseelan and A. Vijayandamoorthy, Zonal Education Directors, Deputy and Assistant Education Directors, and Education Department officials were also present at the event and handed over certificates to the winners.


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Jefferson City parents learn how to keep their teen drivers safe
JEFFERSON CITY - A traffic safety education program, First Impact, taught parents the ins and outs of putting their teen behind the wheel Thursday night.
Parents gathered at Jefferson City High School to learn first hand what it takes to reduce the likelihood of their child getting in a new-driver crash.
Sgt. Doug Ruediger works for the traffic unit of the Jefferson City Police Department and said teens are most likely to experience a crash.
"Historically the 16- to-20-year-old driving age is our highest number for car crashes, and it's not that they are bad drivers, they are just inexperienced," Ruediger said.
First Impact helps inform parents about laws in Missouri as well as how to keep their teens safe.
"A lot of them don't know the seatbelt restrictions as well as the time limit restrictions for teen drivers," Ruediger said.
Another thing First Impact teaches parents about is the Missouri Graduated Drivers License law.
"80 percent of Missourians surveyed know nothing about the Graduated Drivers License Law," Deana Dothage said.
Dothage is the director of First Impact and is the parent of a 16-year-old new driver. Dothage said she has experienced what she is teaching first hand.
"It's one of the things that makes me so passionate about educating parents so they can work with their teens on overcoming all of the risks."
Dothage said the program has reached more than 2,800 people since 2016, and she plans to keep that number growing.
"My goal is to get us in every single public school, faith-based school, home school group, mini business," Dothage said. "I see a never ending program."


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Where there is a sea, there are pirates.
A given excuse that was not asked for implies guilt.
Clapping with only the right hand will not make a noise.
The person who can see a house in China is unaware of an elephant on his nose.
Incremental efforts have an impact as benefits accumulate.
Never take a quiet person for granted. He might have great qualities underneath his quiet nature.
More Proverbs
Singapore is one main island and sixty smaller islands, all located south of Malaysia. Many Singaporeans have Chinese ethnicity, and most others have Malay and Indian ethnicity.
Fisherman and pirates lived in Singapore for much of its early history. The region became part of several nearby empires beginning in the 1300s, and was then controlled by the Portuguese beginning in the 1500s, the Dutch beginning in the 1600s, and the British from 1819 until Singapore gained independence in the mid 1900s. The country's official languages include Malay, Chinese, English, and Tamil.
Themes of Singapore include cleanliness, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, Confucianism, hot temperatures, agriculture, international trade & finance, petroleum, music, art, and drama.


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Especially for those who adore Ester Nin, who has been the assistant winemaker for years to one of the region's original five pioneers, Daphne Glorian and her legendary Clos i Terrasses "Clos Erasmus" ("Laurel" is the second label).
FOR NEWBIES! Priorat is only one of two DOQ regions in Spain (the other is Rioja); a very remote, rugged, hot and arid region, about about two hours south of Barcelona and inland from Tarragona. Most of the vineyards are planted on steep terraces of black schist. The region is named after the Carthusian monestary (priory) established near the village of Scala Dei (stairway to heaven) in 1196. The vineyards were decimated by phylloxera at the end of the 19th century. Surviving old remnant bush vines were discovered by five pioneer families in the mid 1980s that spurred the modern renaissance of the region. There are 11 small hilltop villages that define the relatively small region.
Ester Nin is also one of the 8 young winemakers who collaborate on the ultra rare, highly coveted El Vuit label produced from a steep one hectare hillside of low yielding, ancient Carinyena (Carignane) vines.
However, Ester is best know for her own cult followed NIT DE NIN. Her production is limited to just a few barrels every vintage, and we have been fortunate to purchase since the 2004 vintage.
Now comes Ester's 2015 Planetes de Nin, a joint project with her partner and enologist Carles Ortiz from his 5 hectare plot of mostly younger, massale selection and biodynamically farmed vines of Garnatxa (Grenache) and Carinyena in the village of Porrera. Porrera is one of the "coolest" growing villages of the Priorat as it is situated closer to the ocean.
"The amazing 2015 Planetes de Nin is a young-vine blend of Garnacha and Cariñena that fermented in 3,200-liter French oak vats with indigenous yeasts and matured in a 3,000-liter oak vat for some 18 months. It starts as a closed and serious red, with great detail, poise and elegance, incredibly fresh for the conditions of the year, challenging the 2014 with freshness. It's fresh and mineral, elegant and perfumed, floral and nicely balanced on the palate. This has to be the finest Planetes to date. Bravo! 9,070 bottles were filled in April 2017." 95 POINTS - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Luis Gutierrez April 2018)
MY IMPRESSIONS! NEW WAVE Priorat! Instead of the big, ripe, baked, blockbusters of the past, everything is directed at producing a wine of great freshness and more finesse, which assures a greater display the terroir's complexity found from this "place". Don't misunderstand, this wine still delivers all the goods! You might have to be a better "listener", that is, pay a little more attention to all of the nuances. Hand picked, hand sorted so over ripe fruit is eliminated, the fermentation is spontaneous via indigenous yeast. After 4 weeks of extended skin contact, the color is still slightly lighter as there is no punch down or cap manipulation. Remember, everything is natural or minimal intervention. The French oak fermentation and extended aging in large used foudres have neutralized any sensory influence. The gorgeous dark red berry fruits and llicorella minerality are all there. The wine still "grips" with a fine, firm tannin, while the acidity affords a better balance and earlier drinkability. Actually, I have noticed this trend in Ester Nin's more recent vintages, and find it extremely appealing.....down right "refreshing". Bravo!
We have about a dozen bottles of her most recent 2016 Laurel (WA95) still available at $54.95 if interested


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Industry TermsLearn the definitions for many bank card industry terms.
Account numberA unique sequence of numbers assigned to a cardholder account that identifies the issuer and type of financial transaction card.
AcquirerAcquirers process credit and debit payments for merchants, making it possible for them to accept payment from card issuers that are within associations like Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Acquirers can be banks or other financial institutions. The contract acquirers and merchants enter into give the merchant a line of credit in the form of a merchant account. This relationship is often facilitated by an independent sales organization (ISO), member service provider (MSP), or payment processor. The acquirer's fees are a markup that gets added to association interchange fees.... More
AuthorizationA process defined in operations regulations whereby a transaction is approved by or on behalf of an issuer; commonly understood to be receiving of a sales validation by the merchant, by telephone, or authorization terminal.
Authorization CodeA code that notifies you that you have obtained the authorization for a specific Visa card transaction. Note: You should print this on the sales draft.
Automatic Clearing House (ACH)A nationwide electronic funds transfer network which enables participating financial institutions to distribute electronic credit and debit entries to bank accounts and to settle such entries.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM)An unattended, magnetic stripe-reading terminal that dispenses cash; accepts deposits and loan payments; enables a bank customer to order transfers among accounts and make account inquiries.
Address Verification System (AVS)In 1996, Visa/MasterCard headquarters introduced a new regulation requiring all businesses who manually key in the majority of their credit card transactions to have a special fraud prevention feature on their credit card processing equipment. This feature is referred to as an address verification system (it checks to see that the billing address given by the customer matches the credit card). If you opt not to use AVS, VISA and MasterCard will not support your transactions and will charge you an additional 1.25% on those sales.
Bank RateAlso known as "Discount Rate." This is a percentage of each sale that the bank charges as per Visa and Master Card Rate requirements. All banks are required to have at least 3 rate structures. Face to face retail (usually the lowest rate e.g.. 1.49%). Phone, Mail and Internet rates (usually higher e.g.. 2.24%). And a rate for imprinted or phone authorized rates (highest rate e.g.. 2.62%). It is very important to correctly classify the way you will accept credit cards so that you can achieve the best rate structure.
BatchA collection of credit card transactions saved for submitting at one time, usually each day. Merchants who do not have real-time verification systems must submit their transactions manually through a POS terminal. Batch fees are charged to encourage a merchant to submit his or her transactions at one time, rather than throughout the day.
Business Profile
Cancellation CodeThe code that a lodging or car rental merchant gives to a cardholder. The cancellation code confirms that the cardholder did, indeed, cancel a reservation.
CaptureThe submission of a credit card transaction for processing and settlement. POS terminals and real-time processing software capture transactions to submit to merchant account providers or credit card processors.
CardholderThe customer to whom a card has been issued or the individual authorized to use the card.
Cash DisbursementA transaction that is posted to a cardholder's MasterCard card account in which the cardholder receives cash at an ATM, or cash or travelers checks at a branch of a member financial institution or at a qualified and approved agent of a member financial institution.
Chargeback DefenseA customer who does not receive his goods or services, or says he did not place an order, can ask his issuing bank to charge back the merchant. The Issuing Bank sends the charge back request to the merchant bank, which forwards it to the merchant asking to validate the charge. Information such as the amount, an invoice or folio, customer signature, or shipping documents, and the shipping address (used in AVS during the authorization) are needed to defend against a charge back.
ClearingThe process of exchanging financial transaction details between an acquirer and an issuer to facilitate posting of a cardholder's account and reconciliation of a customer's settlement position.
Cobranded CardA credit card issued jointly by a member bank and a merchant, bearing the "brand" of both.
Code10 AuthorizationThis is a voice authorization code that you might initiate when you suspect a card is stolen or fake, or when a customer is acting suspiciously.
Commerce ServerA Web server that contains the software necessary for processing customer orders via the Web, including shopping cart programs, dynamic inventory databases, and online payment systems. Commerce servers are usually also secure servers.
Corporate CardA bankcard issued to companies for use by company employees. The liability for abuse of the card typically rests with the company and not with the employee.
Credit CardA plastic card bearing an account number assigned to a cardholder with a credit limit that can be used to purchase goods and services and to obtain cash disbursements on credit, for which a cardholder is subsequently billed by an issuer for repayment of the credit extended at once or on an installment basis.
Credit Card ProcessorsMerchant services providers that handle the details of processing credit card transactions between merchants, issuing banks, and merchant account providers. Web site operators usually must first establish their own merchant account before contracting for credit card processing services.
Currency Conversion
DDS (Digital Data Storage) debit cardA financial instrument used by consumers in place of cash. Unlike a credit card, debit card purchases are deducted automatically from the cardholder's account, like a check. Visa and Master Card now offer debit cards through banks and other financial institutions.
Debit CardA plastic card used to initiate a debit transaction. In general, these transactions are used primarily to purchase goods and services and to obtain cash, for which the cardholder's asset account is debited by the issuer.
Digital WalletA consumer account set up to allow Ecommerce transactions through a particular credit card processing system. Before the consumer can make a purchase, he or she must first establish an account with the credit card processor, who provides an ID and password. These can then be used to make purchases at any Web site that supports that transaction system.
Discount RateSee "Bank Rate."
Draft/Sales Draft
Electronic Commerce Indicator (ECI)A system in which the transaction data from an Internet transaction is tagged with this indicator and sent on to Visa or Master Card. It is a requirement (October 1st, 2000) for all merchants with a majority of sales via the Internet to use an approved and ECI compliant payment gateway. Hand keying of credit card numbers in to standard credit card terminals would not capture and pass on the ECI, therefore this method is not compliant.
Electronic Draft Capture (EDC)A system in which the transaction data is captured at the merchant location for processing and storage.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)A paperless transfer of funds initiated from a terminal, computer, telephone instrument, or magnetic tape.
EmbossThe process of printing identifying data on a bankcard in the form of raised characters.
FactoringThe purchase of debts owed, or "accounts receivable," in exchange for immediate payment at a discount. In Ecommerce, the term is often applied to ISOs that offer to process credit card transactions through their own merchant account rather than through an account established by the merchant, in exchange for a percentage of the transaction or other fee. Factoring of credit card debt is illegal.
Floor Limit
High Risk Merchant
High Risk Merchant AccountA bankcard processing account designed especially for high risk merchants. These accounts usually come with higher fees and rates in order to compensate for the credit risk.
ImprintA physical impression you make from a customer's card which appears on the draft. This proves that the card was present when the sale was made. Note: An imprint can be created electronically if you use a magnetic-stripe-reading terminal that includes the correct point-of-sale (POS) entry code.
ImprinterA device to produce an image of the embossed characters of the bankcard on all copies of sales drafts and credit slips.
Interchange FeeThe fee that the Card Association charges the merchant to get the funds into his bank (merchant bank) and to get the billing information to the cardholder's bank (issuing bank). Interchange fees are based on following credit card regulations and capturing appropriate data including card swipe, address, and electronic signature as needed. These fees are also based on the timeliness of the settlement of transactions.
Internet MerchantA person or entity that conducts the majority of transactions online, usually through but not limited to e-commerce storefronts.
Internet Merchant AccountsA merchant account designed specifically for e-commerce and online-only businesses, which are usually considered high risk. These accounts are often accompanied by payment technology that synchronizes with the merchant's website in order to facilitate online payment processing.
ISO (Independent Service Organization)
IssuerThe entity that enters into a contractual agreement with a major credit card brand like Visa, Discover, or MasterCard to issue that brand's branded credit cards.
Issuing Bank
Magnetic StripeThe magnetically encoded stripe on the back of a debit or credit card. This stripe contains sensitive, necessary information about the cardholder's account. The physical and magnetic characteristics of the magnetic stripe are specified in ISO Standards 7810, 7811, and 7813.
Magnetic Stripe ReaderA device that reads information recorded on the magnetic stripe of a card. Also known as a card reader.
Mail Order/Telephone Order (MOTO)A transaction initiated by mail or telephone to be debited or credited to a bankcard account.
MemberAn institution that participates in the programs offered by Master Card International Incorporated.
Merchant BankA bank that has entered into an agreement with a merchant to accept deposits generated by bankcard transactions; also called the acquirer or acquiring bank.
Merchant ChargebackWhenever a customer disputes a transaction on their debit or credit card, the payment reversal is known as a chargeback. It is a demand made by the credit card issuer for the merchant to make compensation for the loss resulting from a disputed or fraudulent transaction.
Merchant Identification NumberA unique code assigned to a business by a payment processor to identify the merchant on each transaction.
Monthly Minimum
Payment GatewayThe code that transmits a customer's order to and from a merchant's bank's transaction-authorizing agent usually a MAP (merchant account provider). See also payment gateway provider.
Payment Gateway ProviderA company that provides code and/or software for an Ecommerce site to enable it to transfer information from its shopping cart to the acquiring bank, and on through the rest of the credit card transaction. See also payment gateway.
Personal Identification Number (PIN)A four-to-twelve character secret code that allows an issuer to positively authenticate the cardholder for the purpose of approving an ATM or terminal transaction occurring at a point-of-interaction device.
Point of Sale (POS) TerminalA small device that allows you to slide the credit card through to make a charge. This is what most retail stores have. It is fast, easy and accurate to make a charge on a customer's credit card within seconds. It is also known as a terminal machine.
Purchasing CardDesigned to help companies maintain control of purchases while reducing the administrative cost associated with authorizing, tracking, paying, and reconciling those purchases.
Real-Time ProcessingHaving your customer's credit card information validated and processed for you automatically. The credit card will be charged and the money will be deposited into your bank account all automatically. This is perfect for an internet-based business.
ReceiptA hardcopy document representing a transaction that took place at the point of sale, with a description that usually includes: date, merchant name/location, primary account number, amount and reference number.
Recurring FeesRegular, usually monthly, charges for maintaining a merchant account. Recurring fees include the discount rate, transaction fees, statement fee, and monthly minimum.
Reserve AccountAn account established by a merchant to store funds designated for a particular purpose.
Retrieval RequestA retrieval request is what happens when a cardholder cannot remember a credit card transaction, or the bank wants order information for some reason. The card issuer initiates a retrieval request, in which the merchant has 10 days to respond with the order information or the retrieval request will turn into a charge back. There is usually a retrieval request fee issued against the merchant also in these cases.
Risk-Adjusted Rates
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)A system for encrypting data sent over the Internet, including Ecommerce transactions and passwords. With SSL, client and server computers exchange public keys, allowing them to encode and decode their communication.
SettlementThe process by which merchant and cardholder banks exchange financial data and value resulting from sales transactions, cash disbursements and merchandise credits.
Setup FeesFees charged for establishing a merchant account, including application fees, software licensing fees, and equipment purchases.
Smart CardA plastic card containing a computer chip that can store electronic "money." Unlike a credit card, a smart card can only spend out the dollar amount its owner has already put into the card account. It's similar in function to a prepaid calling card but is available for all purchases.
Stored Value CardsA type of electronic bank debit card that has a specific dollar amount programmed into it. A gift card is an example of such a card.
Swipe Discount Rate
Third-Party ProcessingProcessing of transactions by parties acting under contract to issuers or acquirers.
TransactionAction between a cardholder and a merchant or a cardholder and a member that results in activity on the cardholder account.
Transaction DateThe date a cardholder effects a card purchase of goods, services, or other things of value, or effects a cash disbursement.
TransactionAction between a cardholder and a merchant or a cardholder and a member that results in activity on the cardholder account. Fee


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All Talk
The carrot dangled in front of the Scots to get them to vote "No" to their land's independence was brought out again this week. The Tories are now saying – and you must choose whether you believe them or not – that they believe in more autonomy for Scotland.
Yet they make no mention of Wales.
They will – when it suits them to.
Have A Browse
You'll know that I have admiration for Plaid Cymru leader, Leanne Wood. Have a look at the common sense she speaks and you'll see why.
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Westcroft Square, Ravenscourt Park, W6
Sold STC
Property Features
- One bedroom Victorian conversion
- 575 Sq' - 53 SqM
- Large bay front reception room
- Mezzanine level
- EPC rating - C
- Ravenscourt Park
Property Summary
SOLD with the No.1 market leading estate agents Horton and Garton...
A beautifully presented raised ground floor flat, circa 575 Sq' - 53 SqM, is located on this very popular garden square, moments from Ravenscourt Park and all amenities of Hammersmith and Chiswick.
Comprises a large South facing bay fronted reception room with mezzanine level and fireplace, fully fitted kitchen with ample space for dining, a stylish bathroom and double bedroom to the rear. Westcroft Square is located close to the open spaces of Ravenscourt Park and the river, whilst an abundance of shops and amenities can be found a short stroll away and extending into either direction to Hammersmith or Chiswick High Road.
Call Horton and Garton, your local independent agent to arrange an appointment to view on 020 8819 0510.


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11 Summer 2018 Movies With Great Soundtracks You'll Listen To On Repeat
Let's be honest: part of what makes a movie so amazing and memorable is an amazing soundtrack. Likely in response to the overwhelmingly positive response to Guardians of the Galaxy's soundtrack, Marvel created some great tracklists for this summer's Deadpool 2 and Ant Man and The Wasp. But these are hardly the only flicks with great soundtracks. Turns out, summer 2018 has brought tons of movies with soundtracks that you'll love as much as you love these films. Who can forget Ocean's 8's soundtrack, featuring iconic female artists of various genres? Or Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again's fantastic takes on ABBA classics, with songs by Cher, Meryl Streep, and Lily James?
It's also been a big year for showcasing Oakland talent in soundtracks. Both Sorry To Bother You and Blindspotting are set in the California city, so the music played an important role in creating an ambiance for the setting. Blindspotting stars and co-screenwriters Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal wrote and performed the music for the film, splitting the soundtrack up in three EPs: the Collin (Diggs) EP, the Miles (Casal) EP, and the Oakland EP. For Sorry To Bother You, Oakland hip-hop group The Coup were credited with creating the soundtrack, collaborating with artists like Janelle Monáe, Killer Mike, and tUnE-yArDs.
There's a bit of something for everyone in these soundtracks and you're going to want to play them over and over again.
1. 'Tully'
If a movie is written by Diablo Cody, you can bet it's going to have an amazing soundtrack. This one features The Velvet Underground, Rufus Wainwright, and an instrumental track composed by Hamilton Leithauser and former Vampire Weekend member Rostam.
2. 'Deadpool 2'
It's pretty hard to beat Deadpool 2's incredibly eclectic album, featuring Dolly Parton, Skrillex, Céline Dion, Diplo, Cher, Pat Benatar, and more.
3. 'Ocean's 8'
This soundtrack is just as badass as the flick and will get you into that mindset with songs by Nancy Sinatra, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Etta James, Kellis, and more.
4. 'Superfly'
Given how Superfly was rebooted as a hip-hop flick, it's going to be one that rap and hip-hop fans will love, featuring artists like Future, Young Thug, PARTYNEXTDOOR, French Montana, and more.
5. 'Tag'
Tag's soundtrack is just as fun as the movie, featuring music by Thurston Moore, Beastie Boys, A Tribe Called Quest, Ozzy Osbourne, Pixies, Boyz II Men, and more.
6. 'Ant Man And The Wasp'
If you thought the soundtrack for Deadpool 2 was eclectic, wait till you see the one for Ant Man and The Wasp. It's full of so many hits by artists like Kendrick Lamar, Camila Cabello, Calvin Harris, SZA, and more that you'll want to listen to it non-stop.
7. 'Sorry To Bother You'
The Coup were enlisted to create the soundtrack for the Oakland-based film and they brought along some pretty great collaborators, including Run The Jewel's Killer Mike and Janelle Monáe. Plus, there's a song featuring the film's star LaKeith Stanfield.
8. 'Don't Worry He Won't Get Far On Foot'
This film's soundtrack sticks to the classics, featuring artists like Bob Dylan and Billy Joel.
9. 'Mamma Mia!: Here We Go Again'
Three words: Cher singing ABBA. Honestly, what's more amazing than that?
10. 'Blindspotting'
Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal are incredibly musically talented, so naturally they wrote the songs for the film.
11. 'Hot Summer Nights'
From what we've seen in Timothée Chalamet's recent films, it's impossible for him to star in one with a bad soundtrack. Hot Summer Nights has one that's just as great as the rest, featuring songs by Beck, David Bowie, Linda Ronstadt, and more.
These tracklists will surely become the soundtracks to your summer.


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An emergency electric generator can save you money if your electric power is suddenly knocked out. It's not hard to plan for your generator installation.
1. Installation type - permanent or temporary
2. Fuel type - usually gasoline, diesel, propane, or natural gas
3. Electric output - how much emergency power do you need?
Installation type
Cost, convenience, and available space will dictate whether you decide on a permanent or temporary installation. A permanent installation will generally cost you more, but is much easier to use. Both installation types do have a common element - the transfer switch. Regardless of which type of installation you choose, be sure to have it done by competent licensed professionals.
The Transfer Switch
The transfer switch (also called a generator panel) looks like a circuit breaker panel, but its function is to switch over certain circuits in your home (you decide which ones) so they are supplied with electricity by your generator instead of your electric utility company. Some transfer switches will switch over automatically (when the electric utility power fails), while others require someone to throw a switch manually. If someone will always be home to throw the switch, a manual switch should suffice; if you can't count on that, an automatic switch, while more expensive initially, will probably save you from having to fix frozen pipes and replace spoiled food.
Temporary Installation
For a temporary installation, you will need to have an electric receptacle installed (probably outside) near where you plan to put a portable generator. To use emergency power, you move the generator there, plug its electrical output into your receptacle, and start it up. Then you go inside to the transfer switch, and set it to use the emergency power. When the utility power comes back, you change the transfer switch setting back so utility power is used. Then shut down the generator, unplug it from the receptacle, and return it from whence it came.
With a temporary installation, you will need to periodically shut down the generator for refueling. You will also need to keep the generator in a spot that is protected from the weather, floods, etc., and make sure its exhaust is dissipated in a way that is not harmful.
Permanent Installation
Permanent installations require a bit more planning. You need to decide where to install the generator (inside or outside), what kind of fuel it should use (and how to store that fuel - see "Fuel Type" below), and how and where to vent its exhaust. The electric output from the generator should be permanently wired into the transfer switch.
Fuel type
The type of fuel you choose will depend on the type of installation.
If you are going to do a temporary installation, you will normally get a portable generator. Portable generators generally use either gasoline or diesel fuel. You need to make sure that you have enough of this fuel safely stored (in approved containers) to supply your generator for the duration of the power outage.
If you decide on a permanent installation, you should base your fuel selection on storage safety (first!) and fuel availability. If your home is heated with natural gas or propane, that is an obvious first choice for your generator fuel - the fuel feed or storage should already be in place. If you heat your home with some other fuel, diesel would probably be your best choice for your generator, since it stores more safely than gasoline.
Electric output
Your first step in deciding the size of the generator you need is for you to make a list of everything in your home that you want to have operational during a power failure. Typical items might be:
Furnace and fan(s)*
Water heater
Water pump(s) - well and/or sump*
Air conditioner(s)*
Refrigerator(s) and freezer(s)*
Small appliances*
Clothes washer/dryer*
Entertainment equipment, such as television(s), VCR(s), DVD player(s), stereo components, radio(s)
Personal Computer(s), monitor(s), printer(s)
Fax Machine(s)
Security system
Garage door opener(s)*
Power tools*
Once you've made a list, you need to get the power consumption, in watts, of each item, as well as the starting current it requires if it contains a motor (marked by a "*" above). If you can't find the power consumption in watts, you can compute it by multiplying the voltage it uses (usually either 120 or 240 volts) by the current is consumes (amps). Example: A small TV = 120 volts times 1.1 amps = 132 watts
If a device has a motor, multiply its running power by 2 or 3 to estimate its starting power. Example: A washing machine = 1100 watts running power times 2 = 2200 watts starting power.
To compute the size of the generator you'll need (watts), add all of the running power values. To that total, estimate how many motors might start at the same time and add their starting power values. Example: 3600 running watts plus 2500 starting watts = 6100 total watts. Then add 20% to 30% for a safety margin - the closer a generator's capacity is to its actual load, the hotter it will run (and the faster it will wear out), so buy as much generator as you can afford above and beyond your actual needs. Example: If your required capacity is 6100 watts, with a 25% safety margin that comes to 7625 watts, so any generator that produces at least 7625 watts will do - 8000 watts is good; 10,000 watts is better.
In addition to the proper size, you'll want to make sure the generator has an electronic regulator so its output voltage is constant (and your electronics won't get damaged). Also, check to make sure that it's relatively easy to change its oil and filters, as well as perform other required maintenance. Don't forget to test your generator every week or so. It keeps the oil distributed properly and helps uncover any problems. You might consider a yearly maintenance agreement from the people that did your installation. Also, a somewhat soundproofed enclosure is a nice thing to have.
Once you have your emergency generator installed, you can sit back and look forward to your next power outage. When you have emergency power, your home stays warm, your food stays cold, and you can even see where you're walking at night!


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Vector Tiles Pilot Phase 2
For more information please contact the project lead - tidol [at] ogc.org (subject: Vector%20Tiles%20Pilot%20Phase%202%20Involvement) (Terry Idol), Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc.
The objective of Vector Tiles Pilot Phase 2, is to deliver a consistent, interoperable online/offline architecture for vector tiles based on feature and tile servers, and GeoPackage. The feature and tile servers including WMTS, OGC API – Features, and OGC API – Tiles shall provide support for map projections other than Web Mercator. All APIs and service types shall further support the vector tile metadata model and filtering language, the two other essential work items of VTP-2.
The initiative shall test styled vector tiles with multiple data sources, perspective views, opacity, color backgrounds, imagery backgrounds and day/night display conditions. VTP-2 will conduct thorough testing of the OGC APIs for Maps and Tiles, as developed in Testbed-15, and further advance support for vector tiles.
The VTP-2 initiative builds on previous Vector Tiles Pilot (VTP-1) efforts to visualize geospatial vector data on different client types, and on intermediate results stemming from the Testbed-15 Open Portrayal Framework (OPF) thread.
VTP-1, the first phase 1 of the Vector Tiles Pilot, has successfully developed and delivered Vector Tile (VT) extensions for the OGC API - Features specification (formerly named Web Feature Service 3.0), Web Map Tile Service (WMTS) and GeoPackage in collaboration with industry partners. These extensions delivered VTP-1 supported web clients, desktop application clients, and mobile clients with support for offline situations. The effort also developed a draft WMTS Styles API and a prototype OGC API for Styles. In addition, VTP-1 developed a conceptual model for tiled feature data.
Testbed-15 OPF is developing a framework that allows applying styles to maps, raster, and vector tiles. The OPF Thread is also developing Web APIs that complement and upgrade existing OGC Web Services (e.g., WMTS and WMS) with OGC APIs for Maps, Tiles, and Images. These APIs include style elements to request the application of specific styles to data, including vector tiles. The APIs are further complemented with an OGC API - Styles specification to allow posting and retrieval of styles from a style server, modification using visual style editors, and re-distribution for further sharing and use. Testbed-15 is developing a conceptual model for styles, metadata for styles, and elaborates linkages between rendering instructions and vector attributes of the corresponding data, including use with GeoPackages.
The Call for Participation for the Vector Tiles Pilots Phase 2 has closed but is available below:
- PDF: https://portal.opengeospatial.org/files/89721
- HTML: https://portal.opengeospatial.org/files/89870
Master Schedule
M01 09 September 2019 Release of Call for Participation - Completed
M02 18 October 2019 Proposals due - Completed
M03 31 October 2019 Participant selection and agreements - Completed
M04 12 November 2019 Virtual Kick-off meeting (Go to Meeting) - Completed
M05 24 January 2020 Draft Engineering Report(s) due - Completed
M06 25 March 2020 Final demonstration of results
M07 01 April 2020 Documentation and Engineering Reports due
M08 15 April 2020 Participant(s) Summary Report(s) due


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Ohio's skunks, raccoons and bats can carry rabies. But it is one of the few states in the country with a rabies problem that does not have state-wide vaccination requirements for dogs and cats. Ohio rabies laws apply only in a few counties, but local governments have authority to impose their own vaccine requirements, and some do.
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Ohio has no state-wide vaccination requirements for dogs or cats. However, a few counties in Ohio do mandate rabies vaccinations for pets, and local governments have authority to enact rabies vaccination regulations if they wish.
Ohio Rabies Law
Rabies is a disease that strikes almost everywhere in the world. Only a few islands are completely free of rabies. Many wild animals get rabies and are carriers, including raccoons, skunks and bats. These animals can pass rabies to each other, and they can pass it to household pets and even humans by biting. Few people are bit by these wild animals, but are often bit by dogs who were bitten by a rabid animal. Globally, virtually all human exposure to rabies comes from rabid dogs.
Raccoon strain rabies entered Ohio in 1999. The state participated in a major effort to distribute oral rabies vaccination in baits for raccoons, and this successful plan interrupted the increase of raccoon-born rabies, although it is hardly eradicated. Despite the fact that Ohio wildlife carry rabies, the state has not enacted any state-wide requirement that people get their dogs and cats vaccinated.
Ohio rabies vaccination requirements are limited to the counties Ashtabula, Trumbull, Mahoning, and Columbiana counties. In these areas, all dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. In addition, local governments in Ohio are authorized to enact rabies vaccination regulations if they want, and many have done so. Half make dog vaccinations mandatory, some 40 percent mandate vaccinations for cats, and about one-third require that pet ferrets are vaccinated as well.
Other Ohio Rabies Vaccination Requirements
In addition to those Ohio rabies laws, Ohio mandates rabies vaccinations of pets in certain circumstances. For example, anyone bringing a dog or cat into Ohio must show proof of rabies vaccinations. And, if a dog bites someone and is quarantined, Ohio law requires that it must be currently vaccinated against rabies before being released.
Likewise, Ohio law mandates that dogs and cats staying with their owners in Division of Parks and Recreation and Division of Forestry campgrounds must have current vaccinations. They must, in fact, wear tags showing proof of a rabies vaccination. Further, if you go to a park with a dog and you want to use the dog exercise areas, you must have proof that your dog was vaccinated against rabies.


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Recently, during one of my internet recipe forays, I came across a link for a wonderful, lower fat eggplant rollatini. Since I am always on the lookout for healthier versions of recipes I love, I decided to try it regardless of the fact that I am the only one in the house who likes eggplant. Despite the
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Thanksgiving Postmortem
Since I was so lax about posting something for Thanksgiving, I decided to share a little Thanksgiving postmortem. I had grand ideas for a pie recipe I planned to develop and share here, but with an impending surgery on the horizon (my husband's, not mine) and the usual holiday madness, I never got around to


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JMS Year 5 IB PYP Exhibition 2019
The PYP Exhibition marks a significant milestone in the learning journey of the Jakarta Multicultural School students and their teachers. It is a culmination of the PYP within our school and therefore, acts as summative assessment of our Year 5 students' understanding of the PYP philosophy as it applies to their learning. It also provides a wonderful lens through which to assess our effectiveness in the overall delivery of the PYP at JMS.
Throughout the Exhibition process students combine the 5 Essential Elements of the PYP [1](knowledge, concepts, skills, attitudes, and action) and the IB Learner Profile[2] in a collaborative inquiry process and final presentation.
JMS Year 5 IB PYP Exhibition was a great success, showcasing the best of the IB PYP process. The students picked a trans-disciplinary theme (How We Express Ourselves) and began an 8-week journey of inquiry. They identified the Core Idea, Lines of Inquiry, and put it all together in a detailed exhibition chronicling the entire 8-week process.
The diversity highlighted the varied interests of the students, and the lines of inquiry displayed admirable depth of coverage.


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BCCI Suspends Yusuf Pathan After He Fails Dope Test Allegedly Due To A Cough Syrup
Yusuf Pathan was given a five-month retrospective suspension for a doping violation after he "inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance, which can be commonly found in cough syrups," the BCCI said in an official statement.
On 16 March 2017, while playing the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Baroda, Pathan had provided a urine sample that was later found to contain Terbutaline, a substance prohibited by the WADA (World Anti Doping Association).
The BCCI has back-dated the suspension from 15 August 2017, effectively meaning it will end on 14 January 2018.
"On 27 October 2017, Pathan was charged with the commission of an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) under the BCCI Anti-Doping Rules (ADR) Article 2.1 and provisionally suspended pending determination of the charge. Mr Pathan responded to the charge by admitting the ADRV and asserting that it was caused by his ingestion of a medication containing Terbutaline that had been mistakenly given to him instead of the medication prescribed for him, which did not contain any prohibited substance."
The board stated that it was "satisfied" with Pathan's explanation that he had taken the banned substance Terbutaline "inadvertently" while undergoing treatment for an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) and not as a performance-enhancing drug.
Here is his official statement –
Yusuf's statement:
I wish to thank the @BCCI for allowing me to plead my case in a fair and reasonable manner. pic.twitter.com/S83TNUpqxZ
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) January 9, 2018
Here's how Twitter reacted –
BCCI suspends cricketer Yusuf Pathan after he failed a dope test. He had inadvertently ingested a prohibited substance found in cough syrups. He is banned for 5 months and the interesting part is five-month will end in 5 days-14 jan 2018
— Rubika Liyaquat (@RubikaLiyaquat) January 9, 2018
What disappoints me about the Yusuf Pathan doping scandal is the fact that those awful performances were in spite of taking drugs and banned substances.
— Hardik Rajgor (@Hardism) January 9, 2018
Fortunately @BCCI is not ruled by BJP, otherwise opposition must have started blaming @BJP4India by now!!
— Sujeet Kumar (@sujeet115) January 9, 2018
Yusuf Pathan will be available for IPL auctions. Good !
— Abhishek 🇮🇳 #408 (@ImAbhishek7_) January 9, 2018
Correction: The BCCI has back-dated Yusuf Pathan's suspension. It runs from August 15, 2017 to January 14, 2018. Should be fine for IPL.
— Jamie Alter (@jamie_alterTOI) January 9, 2018
"2 bar Viswa cup vijayee tufani ballebaaz dop test par phase " this is how our media will show Yusuf Pathan's doping violation.
— Shubham Kumar Hota (@IamShubhamHota) January 9, 2018
BCCI suspended Yusuf Pathan for doping violation, they find high dose of Chewing gum in his blood.
— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 9, 2018
What disappoints me about the Yusuf Pathan doping scandal is the fact that those awful performances were in spite of taking drugs and banned substances.
— Hardik Rajgor (@Hardism) January 9, 2018
Pathan played 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is for India between 2008 and 2012 and was part of ICC World Twenty20 in 2007 and the 50-over World Cup in 2011.
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A health care directive is a legal document by which a person makes a provision for health care decisions in the event he or she is unable to make those decisions because of illness or incapacity. It is essentially form of a power of attorney over healthcare decisions.
Furthermore, you can express your wishes regarding donation of organs and the designations of your primary physician.


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Chili Verde Chicken Casserole
A healthy low carb and keto green chili casserole makes the ultimate comfort food dinner recipe when you need something quick and easy.
The combination of a savory chili Verde sauce, three kinds of cheese and shredded chicken make for the best chili Verde casserole you will absolutely love.
I've been obsessed with whipping up low carb casseroles lately, just last week I made a keto taco casserole that was ammmazing! And now this week I used the same process and turned it into a green chili casserole with chicken.
If you're wondering which one tastes better, I'm going to call it a tie! My son devoured the chili Verde casserole and declared it the winner. I'm always in love with anything that has green chilis and white cheese and could it that combo constantly. My husband preferred the keto taco casserole just "slightly" better but said both recipes were winners.
What's in Green Chili Casserole
This low carb and keto casserole will definitely become one you make over and over. Here's a list of ingredients you'll need:
- 2 lb shredded or ground chicken, cooked
- 3 T taco seasoning (homemade no sugar option below)
- 3/4 cup green salsa
- 1 4 oz can diced green chili's
- 16 oz cottage cheese (use full-fat low carb brand)
- 5 oz Colby jack or 3 cheese blend (shredded or sliced)
- Sour cream (optional)
Chicken Keto Casserole Tips
Whether you're following a low carb or keto diet or not, you're going to love this keto chicken casserole. I can almost guarantee you'll make it often once you see how simple it is.
You'll need to start with pre-cooked chicken from the grocery store or pre-cook your chicken at home. Cooking ground chicken on the stovetop would be the fastest method, I actually used an instant pot to make shredded chicken from frozen for this recipe.
Instant pot chicken takes about the same time as roasting chicken to use for shredding (if you're starting with frozen chicken like I did), but what I love about the instant pot is I can put it in and walk away, plus it doesn't heat up my kitchen as the stovetop and oven do.
Do you want to know a secret about shredding 2 pounds of chicken in ONLY 20 seconds?
Use a stand mixer! You, of course, can also use a hand mixer if you don't have something like a Kitchen-aid. But either type of mixer is a game changer when it comes to shredding chicken. No more awkward and tiring fork shredding!
One additional note, if you're making this a keto chicken casserole, make sure to use full-fat cottage cheese and also sugar-free taco seasoning.
Easy Sugar-Free Taco Seasoning
Here's the quick and simple recipe for no sugar and no artificial ingredients taco seasoning we often use instead of packaged varieties.
2 tbsp chili powder
3 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp salt
This WILL give you a little more than you need for this keto chicken recipe, but it'll keep in an air tight jar for months for later use. So easy to double and triple the recipe!
Chili Verde Casserole
This chili verde casserole is so simple to make and is definitely kid friendly too, it has tons of flavor but isn't spicy. If you're a spice lover like my hubby and son, feel free to add a spicier salsa, add in canned jalapenos, or add hot sauce after it comes out of the oven.
Once you have your chicken cooked and shredded, the next step to make this amazing yet so simple keto casserole is to dump all other ingredients in a bowl and mix them together (other than the chicken and the cheese).
This means you're adding the taco seasoning, green salsa, drained green chilis, and cottage cheese to the bowl. If you were surprised to see cottage cheese on the ingredient list instead of something like sour cream, it's because cottage cheese holds its shape and adds a sweeter flavor to the dish.
If we'd used sour cream this would've turned into something more like a hearty hot dip, which still sounds great! But we wanted a low carb casserole that was substantial enough for dinner. Cottage cheese is also our substitute for ricotta when we make lasagne.
Stir until combined.
A little note about the salsa, a chunkier salsa works best but a runnier salsa still works great. We've now had it both ways with two different kinds of chili verde salsa and the runnier salsa left a little liquid in the bottom of the casserole dish after it cooled. But truly, it wasn't a big deal but we just wanted to make you aware.
In theory, you could technically add the chicken at the same time, but I do it separately since it's important to make sure the sauce blends evenly.
The next step is to add the chicken and combine the ingredients well by hand.
Spray the pan with a nonstick cooking spray and add the chili Verde casserole mix into the baking pan.
The pan size I used is 1.5 quart, which is equivalent to a 7″x11″ baking dish. You could also use a round casserole but then you won't have as much surface area for your cheese, and who wants that?
Slice 5 ounces of Colby jack or spread 5 ounces of shredded Mexican or 3 blend cheese and layover the top of the chili verde casserole mix.
Bake in a preheated 375 oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Garnish with green onions, chives, or cilantro, if desired.
Serving this with sour cream, avocados, and more salsa is delicious!! I highly recommend adding a dollop of sour cream to each serving of the low carb casserole.
Sorry, I didn't get a photo of the casserole with toppings, my family devoured it too quickly and didn't want to wait any longer! 😉
Dig in and enjoy!
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Chili Verde Keto Chicken Casserole
An easy green chili casserole filled with 3 cheeses, chili verde sauce and shredded chicken. This recipe is also a gluten free, low carb and keto casserole too.
- 2 lb shredded chicken, cooked
- 3 T taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup chili verde salsa (chunky works best)
- 1 4 oz can of mild green chilis, drained
- 16 oz cottage cheese
- 5 oz sliced or shredded Colby jack or Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream, optional
- Green onions, optional
- Preheat oven to 375
- In a medium sized bowl, mix the taco seasoning, salsa, green chilis and cottage cheese
- Mix in the shredded chicken and blend well
- Spray your baking dish with nonstick cooking spreay
- Spoon mixture into an 11x7 baking dish
- Top the casserole with the sliced or shredded cheese
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired
- Serve with sour cream and salsa, optional
We pre-cooked our chicken right before making the casserole, so the chicken was still warm, If you're starting with cold precooked chicken, you may need to cook the casserole a little longer.
Using regular cottage cheese instead of light is recommended, light cottage cheese will add more liquid to the mixture
Using a chunkier salsa instead of a runnier salsa is also recommended. A salsa with more liquid may leave a little liquid in the bottom of the casserole after cooking.
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Nutrition InformationYield 8 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 399Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 125mgSodium 859mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 44g


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The Hampshire Business Development Commission is committed to attracting and retaining quality businesses for the Village in order to diversify the local economy, enhance the community's image, create new employment opportunities and provide additional services and resources for our residents.
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Minnie has blown out both knees.
She'll need surgery on both.
I'm going to have to raise some cash, so I've got to figure out some stuff to sell.
Fortunately, one can be done six months from now, but one needs to be done soon. She's on Tramadol and Rimadyl right now. I feel awful for her. She was soooooo good at the vet; she's just the sweetest thing ever.
I was so proud of her.
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You might recognize the titles of some of these songs, but the way that they were remixed made all the difference in the presentation of this style of house music during their cocktail hour. During the cocktail hour, numerous guests were doing Shazam on their phones and trying to identify. Some folks even approached me and I let them know that this particular playlist was all by request from Kate and Jon. A professional wedding DJ makes a couple's dreams come true and satisifies any and all requests.
"Chasing Palm Trees" | Ehrling
DJ / Producer from Sweden. Check out more of his stuff on Soundcloud.
"Sexual Healing" (Marvin Gaye) | Kygo Mix
This tropical house version of this classic really is very sexy! Take a listen down below.
"PYT" | John Gibbons Remix
Irish record producer & DJ remixed this classic by Michael Jackson in 2017 and it reached all the way to #12 on dance charts in England.
"September" (Earth, Wind & Fire) | Zanski Remix
"Fast Car" | Jonas Blue
An excellent cover by the 1988 smash hit by Tracy Chapman. Jonas released this cover back in 2015 and it actually charted higher in England than the original in 1988.
"Hard On You" | Krrum
"Rose Quartz" | Toro Y Moi
Chill wave. Tropical house. Toro Y Moi came from Columbia, SC. This track was from his 2013 album "Anything In Return"
"Polish Girl" | Neon Indian
Another chill wave artist to go along with Toro Y Moi. Chillwave goes very nicely with this tropical house set.
"Let Her Go" | Passenger (Kygo Remix)
Originally released by the band Passenger back in 2012, Kygo remixed this in early 2014, along wth David Guetta in the same year.
"Take On Me" | A-Ha (Kygo Remix)
This remix of this mid 80s classic probably received the most questions on who it was who remixed it. It was only fitting that Norwegian producer Kygo remixed the biggest hit of another Norwegian band A-Ha. Turn this one up and be prepared to want to add it into your Charleston wedding playlist.
"Hands To Myself" | Selena Gomez - Fareoh Remix
"Touch Sensitive" | Pizza Guy
"Thunder Clatter" | Chelsea Cutter) Wild Club Cover
"Stay" | Kygo
"New Love" | Dua Lipa (Jarreau Vandal Remix)
"So Many Details" | Toro Y Moi
Go ahead, I know you want to. Click back over to You Tube and do some more digging around on Toro Y Moi. He tends to be pretty addictive. Just be sure to turn up your headphones or speakers :)
"Green & Gold" | Lianne La Havas (Darius Remix)
After we wrapped up this tropical house cocktail hour, it was time for the bridal party introductions. Kate & Jon picked out Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" for thier first dance. But, keeping with the "variety is the spice of life" theme for this wedding, Kate's brother sang the song to a track and was accompanied by her dad's good friend on acoustic guitar. It was a truly beautiful moment.
FATHER / DAUGHTER DANCE: "I Hope You Dance" | Lee Ann Womack
MOTHER / SON DANCE: "Blue Orchids" | Glenn Miller
Moving into the dinner portion of the evening, there was a jazz theme with the music. Artists ranging from Vince Guaraldi, Miguel Zenon, Dave Brubeck, and Michael Buble were played until we began the toasts and cake cutting.
BOUQUET TOSS: "Cosmic Girl" | Jamiroquai (DJ selection)
GARTER TOSS: "Ignition" (Remix) | R Kelly
LAST SONG: "What A Wonderful World" | Ben E King
It was a truly beautiful day over at Coleman Hall & Chapel in Mt Pleasant. There's only thing that would have made it better and that is slightly cooler temperatures, but as I write this post a few nights later, fall has finally arrived in Charleston. When you make the playlist about the bride and groom and their likes and dislikes, amazing things happen! I wish Kate and Jon a lifetime of love and happiness. I am looking forward to the next weddings that are coming my way in this fall season. I am also looking forward to another advertisement in Charleston Weddings Magazine. This copy of the magazine should hit stores on or about October 30 and will be available through the second annual Charleston Wedding Week coming up in January and going through Valentines Day. Engagement season is almost here, my new video has been posted to my You Tube Channel, as well as my home page to the website. It's definitely an exciting time. I really love to talk to couples about their musical tastes. I wanted to thank you for finding this blog as you search for one of the most important aspects of your wedding day here in Charleston: The DJ entertainment. Click HERE to tell me the details about your wedding. I'd love to meet you and discuss.


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The first Jurassic Park is a classic, no question. It's timeless and one of my favourite films of all time. The effects haven't aged at all and the story is enthralling, even on the 100th re-watch. The franchise started in 1994 and now in 2018 the fifth film has been released and was eagerly awaited. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom tries to be many things. It wants to be an action-adventure, then it attempts horror, and because of this it falls flat in some aspects. It comes across as two separate films mashed together to make one. Tonally, it is a bit of a mess, but it makes up for this with some well-executed set pieces, some beautiful cinematography and an unexpected twist in the third act.
Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard return to reprise their roles of Owen and Claire from the first Jurassic World and their relationship in this second film mirrors their relationship from the first, there's nothing new to it. It screams of been-here-seen-this. It would've been interesting to have explored how the events of Jurassic World affected them as a couple rather than just jumping to the conclusion that they had broken up again. Chris Pratt brings some humour to the movie, particularly in the first act where he is rolling around on the floor after being tranquilised. However, it seems out of place for a Jurassic movie, I was laughing a lot at this moment and it just felt a bit weird to be doing so in this film. The human villain of the movie Eli Mills, played by Rafe Spall is a typical generic baddie. His dastardly plan to sell the rescued dinosaurs to a pantomime collection of buyers is as transparent as glass when hidden behind the veil of sending them to a safe sanctuary. He meets his demise at the end of the film when the T-Rex somehow manages to sneak up on him and shares him with a Carnotaurus, like a tear'n'share garlic bread. How the T-Rex silently creeps up on Mills is beyond me. Throughout the franchise, much has been made about the distinctive noise the T-Rex makes when it moves around, the vibrating water in the first Jurassic Park is a scene that still resonates with me now. So, how come Rexy manages to tip-toe up to Mills and grab him without Eli or the Carnotaurus noticing? I'm going to put it down to movie magic and move on.
The other, non-human villain, the Indoraptor is sadly underused in this film. By the time it is introduced the movie is at, if not past, the half-way point which doesn't give the audience enough time to truly realise the menacing nature of the beast. Yes, it is a terrible abomination that is incredibly dangerous, but when compared to the Indominus Rex from Jurassic World it just doesn't carry the same threat. It is dubbed as the best predator that ever roamed the earth, yet the evidence suggests that it should've been labelled as "one of the best". For example, even with its heightened sense of smell, it failed to sniff out Chris Pratt and Co who were hiding just metres away, bear in mind that Pratt's character hadn't showered for at least a couple of days and had done a lot of running in-between. Although, the Indoraptor in Fallen Kingdom is a prototype, the expedition to Isla Sorna's main objective was to retrieve Blue; the velociraptor that Owen proved could be trained. The immoral scientists that Mills has hired need her DNA in order to make the Indoraptor more receptive to commands. The first half of the movie focuses on this expedition, but feels rushed as they are trying to get to the second half and the Indoraptor before audiences get bored. However, I feel that a compelling story could have been created that centred on the expedition to save Blue and the other dinosaurs on the island. The Indoraptor could have been revealed at the end of the movie in order to set up the sequel.
One way I feel that the Indoraptor would have been used more successfully, is if the entire movie was a horror film, rather than just the second half. For a horror to be effective, suspense needs to be built, which Fallen Kingdom doesn't do. Like the first half it feels rushed, a result of the mash of genres and this creates a bizarre tone, as if the film doesn't really know what it wants to do. With some clarity, and a slowly crafted, suspenseful atmosphere, the Indoraptor would be the ultimate villain, reminiscent of the Xenomorph in the first Alien movie.
The movie raises some interesting ethical questions, such as, should a group of de-extinct creatures that have been created through science and threatened with a second extinction be saved? This is something that could be debated about for years to come, and would mean that this article would be longer than an unabridged version of War and Peace. It also asks what the world would be like if these dinosaurs had to co-exist alongside humans. Clearly, this wouldn't be a brilliant idea, it's bad enough when a lion, jaguar or bear escapes from a zoo; imagine what would happen if a T-Rex was roaming around the local forest. Dr Ian Malcolm, played by the returning Jeff Goldblum, explains that despite the benefits that the creation of dinosaurs had on science, we as a species risk pushing the boundaries too far, and we might lose control of this growth. I believe this is the direction that the franchise is heading. Colin Trevorrow, director of the first Jurassic World, has said that the next film will not involve genetic hybrid dinosaurs, which I feel is a good move as they risk over-doing hybrid's and losing audience interest. The question of human cloning is raised, and I feel that they will explore this more in the next film as it opens up new avenues for possible story threads.
There are some beautiful shots in the film. One that stands out occurs when the expedition is leaving the island in a large freight ship as the volcano erupts and covers Isla Sorna in smoke, dust and an orange hue. A Brachiosaurus is seen walking down the dock as it is engulfed in smoke, with its outline is illuminated by the lava. It is a very poignant moment, and also arrives at a point in the film when the tone begins to change.
Overall, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom was a good, entertaining film. It felt like it was trying to take some risks in regards to genre and with some more bravery this might have paid more dividends and the movie would have been a more unique entry to the franchise. The Thing Is, a Jurassic Park film at its core is reliant on dinosaurs. They are the real stars, trying to make a Jurassic film a predominantly human centric story wouldn't work, the dinosaurs need to be centre stage. Although, I feel that taking risks in regards to genre will bring some new impetus to the franchise and will stop any future films re-treading ground that previous movies have taken. In a world where franchises such as the MCU, and even Star Wars, are taking more and more risks in relation to stylistic choices and hiring relatively unknown directors, Jurassic World will have to do something similar or risk going extinct like its main attraction.


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You would assume this was illegal on the grounds of the longstanding legal precedent established in Terrified Civilians v. Holy Shit, a Goddamn Tank. But as long as the treads are modified to prevent road damage, you and your friends can roll up to 7-11 for a Slurpee in enough hardware to overthrow a banana republic, and no one can say a thing. Of course, the guns have to be disabled ... unless you're an American, baby.
In the Land of the Free, you just need a $200 federal Destructive Device Permit. That sounds like something the government would give Iron Man, but it's meant for bank executives with hard-ons for World War II armor. A local police chief also has to sign off on your ownership, and we're sure none have ever been coerced by having a tank barrel pointed at their office. The only way tank ownership could be more patriotic is if the guns were modified to fire bald eagles holding other, smaller guns.
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Those guns shoot flags and iPods loaded with nothing but different renditions of the national anthem.
As for Mr. Mead, his biggest concern is that his children will one day grow tired of looking like stone-cold badasses. Shit, man, adopt us -- you could drive us to the dentist and we wouldn't stop laughing maniacally.


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Long been one of my favorite records, Achtung Baby by U2 is apparently getting the remastered and expanded reissue treatment. No word on the "when" will be though. Wonder if we get a free Trabant with each proof of purchase? Lord knows they must have quite a few lying around after that tour...
And that Charles, he's such a card
The U2 camp is apparently plotting its next round of remastered and expanded reissues. But word that the band's 1991 classic Achtung Baby is being sonically tweaked came from an unlikely source: singer-songwriter and indie producer John Vanderslice.
"They're remastering Achtung Baby in next room!!" Vanderlice tweeted from a Los Angeles recording studio, where he was putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming album with the Magik*Magik Orchestra. According to Slicing Up Eyeballs, Vanderslice subsequently added, "Any suggestions for witty opening salvos to drop on U2 crew when I barge in on Achtung Baby remastering session?"
Wrens frontman Charles Bissell, of all folks, jumped in on the fun to write, "At some point say, 'that sounds even better than the real thing.'"
While there's no word when Achtung Baby will be reborn, the 20th anniversary of its release is just 14 months away. There's currently no expectation of a similar treatment for Rattle & Hum, but it wouldn't be the first time the group reissued its back catalog out of sequence. Fans will recall that expanded version of 1987's The Joshua Tree was released in 2007, preceding 1984's deluxe treatment of The Unforgettable Fire, which dropped in October 2009.
A treasure trove of rare material exists from this era, including original B-sides like 'Lady With the Spinning Head,' 'Where Did It All Go Wrong' and covers of Cole Porter's 'Night and Day,' Elvis Presley's 'Can't Help Falling in Love,' Lou Reed's 'Satellite of Love,' the Rolling Stones' 'Paint It Black,' plus material that leaked in advance of the album as 'The Trashcan Bootlegs' in April 1991. The previously unreleased guitar track 'In Cold Blood,' which was kept off of Zooropa because it didn't fit the dance-rock formula of that set, might also be a strong candidate for inclusion.(Source)
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Men's Capital League 1 2013 season – by Phillip Jorgensen
This season we struggled with keeping the same players on the field from week to week and began the season with Tim Black and Chris Hotchkis out due to injuries. This was a heavy loss to the defence, and the team found it hard to find a combination that allowed them to play their usual style of hockey.
Mid-way through the season we were fifth on the ladder and it looked very likely that we might not make the four! To the credit of the leadership group, senior players and coaching staff, we regrouped and spoke to the team. Following this, the team worked together and had a determination that saw the dismal start to the season turn around. We entered the play offs in third position and finally had a full squad, though; this was more through sheer determination on the part of several players who played through injuries.
In the Semi-Final, we played United; it was a tough gutsy game by our boys. The game went into 'golden goal' extra time Central wining 4-3. The Preliminary Final we played Old Canberrans, and we played a very clinical game and never let Old Canberrans into the game and won 3-0.
The Grand Final our chance to win back-to-back premierships, something only a few weeks ago we thought might not happen. We played Wests who were favourites, they scored early and at half time we were down 2-0. We entered the second half with determination and fighting spirit that saw us run over Wests late in the game to win 3-2. The victory was well deserved and as senior players noted after the game it was one of the sweetest wins they have ever enjoyed in their winning Central history, finishing off a season from 'hell' to win.
Jason Sleeman announced his retirement from first grade. Jason began playing with Central first grade in 1994 and has played over 330 games for us, Well Done Jason and thank you for your loyalty to the Club
Statistics: this seasons CL1 played 20 games: won 9, drew 4 and lost 7.
Leading goal scorers: Matthew Hotchkis, Daniel Hotchkis and Chris Jorgensen.
Best and Fairest: Chris Jorgensen
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Players Player: Matt Hotchkis
Luke Black, Tim Black, Andrew Tomadini, Chris Hotchkis, Chris Jorgensen, Jarred Brown, Jason Sleeman, Daniel Hotchkis, Matthew Hotchkis, Jason Donohoe, Toby White, Liam Hackett-Hansson, Thomson Stuckey, Simon White, Jamie Cummins, Nic Bowman, Troy Sutherland.
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Wild flower bouquet photographed behind old fashion glass window
This is one of the Wild flowers I spotted last weekend, The water avens / Ojakellukka
it was a beautiful Mother's Day. Sunny, warm and everything / well maybe not everything, but the lots of plants bloomed. These where the first wood sorrels I spotted this year.


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February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and dental practitioners take this opportunity to inspire parents to encourage their children to adopt healthy dental habits. Brushing as soon as children's teeth begin to surface helps kids get used to the process. By the age of two, a child can start using small amounts of non-fluoride toothpaste while they brush, and they can begin flossing once their teeth touch. To make dental hygiene practices an enjoyable daily routine, you may want to try some of the following tactics:
Let Them Pick Their Supplies
Many children are enamored with their favorite cartoon characters and toys. There are several different children's toothbrushes and toothpaste to choose from depending on what your child's personal preferences are. Take your child shopping with you so they can pick out supplies that will make them enjoy and want to practice proper dental care.
Sing a Song
Not only will playing or singing a song make brushing fun for your child, but it will also ensure that they brush for the right amount of time. Children should clean their teeth for at least four minutes, so you can repeat their favorite two-minute-long song twice during their daily tooth cleaning.
Reward Good Dental Hygiene
Implementing a reward system can help motivate your child to brush correctly and regularly. Some children prefer visual aids such as sticker boards, but others respond better to verbal praise and encouragement. Try different forms of acclamation to prompt your child to maintain a healthy tooth brushing habits.
Children should start seeing a dentist regularly by their first birthday. To schedule your child's dental exam appointment with Dr. Christine Chung, please call +15512224493.