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Alfonso Rivas III is a native of … an emerald-green 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis.
And when he was born, if you were to score the attending medical-care professional's initial movement as if it were a baseball play, it would be E-N … error on the nurse.
The story of Rivas' life – which already reads like a movie script – includes a chaotic birth scene, a fumble-prone nurse and a clash of cultures, among other highlights.
And that doesn't even include the significant drama Rivas has created on the baseball field, where he is a sophomore standout hitter/pitcher for the 15th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (5-0).
Rivas, a 5-foot-11, 185-pounder who throws and bats left, has a knack for the clutch play. A perfect example came in last year's College World Series, when he came in from left field to face a lefty batter with two runners on and two outs in a game Arizona led 5-1 over Oklahoma State.
With Colin Simpson at the plate, Rivas struck him out to earn the save, vaulting Arizona to the CWS Finals.
"I put him in purely based on my trust in his competitiveness," Arizona coach Jay Johnson said of Rivas, who is far from overpowering with a fastball that tops out at 88 mph. "You expect him to come through based on his demeanor."
Rivas, who is hitting .417 (5-for-12) this season with three doubles and eight RBIs in four games, makes baseball seem like there's nothing to it, no matter what task he's given.
Then again, when you enter the world the way Rivas did, why get nervous about something as relatively mundane as a baseball game?
Chaotic Birth
Rivas' story begins 20 years ago on San Diego's Interstate 805.
His parents – Alfonso Jr. and Sandra – had crossed the border from Tijuana just so their son could be born an American citizen and thus be entitled to a better life simply due to that geographical adjustment.
The couple was at a friend's house in San Diego when Sandra went into labor. Alfonso Jr. took the wheel of the Grand Marquis with his wife in the front seat. He put 98.1 – a classical-music station – on the radio in an effort to calm his wife.
But Rivas III wasn't waiting around.
"Alfonso decided to come out right away," Sandra said of her son. "It was 7 a.m., and the highway was congested. We couldn't make it (to the hospital) in time."
The delivery went well, and Sandra's husband kept driving while she used her pants as a makeshift blanket for her baby boy.
When they got to Mary Birch Sharp Hospital, Sandra was helped into a wheelchair, and the nurse hastily grabbed little Alfonso. But because the umbilical cord had not yet been cut, the baby slipped out of the nurse's hands.
Alfonso landed on his head.
"The nurse said my boy was turning blue," Sandra said. "He was in newborn intensive care for three or four days. That nurse went to see him every day. Thank God, there was nothing wrong with Alfonso. We were blessed."
More Good Fortune
After Alfonso was born, the family went right back to Tijuana to live. It wasn't until Rivas was in the fourth grade that the family decided to move to Chula Vista, a border city that is part of the Greater San Diego metropolitan area.
The only problem was that no one in the family spoke English at that time.
"That was a barrier to overcome," Rivas said. "It was unbelievably hard. I had to have tutors. I went to summer school for seven years in a row. It was a grind."
Aside from the academic challenge, the Rivas family also faced financial difficulties in the short term.
Fortunately for Rivas, he befriended the Weisz triplets – Keaton, Zach and Chandler – who have all gone on to play Division I baseball.
Rivas was about 12 when he met the triplets – they played against each other in travel ball at the time – and, pretty soon, an invitation was extended. Rivas went to live in the Weisz family's huge house in north San Diego.
The property came complete with a baseball field and a batting cage – a dream come true for Rivas.
Jonathan Weisz, the triplets' father, helped Rivas get into La Jolla Country Day, one of the best high schools in the state.
There was just one problem: The Rivas family missed Alfonso, who is the second of four siblings all born in the U.S.
There's Sandy, a 5-11 junior goalie on the women's soccer team at San Diego Christian College, an NAIA school; Santiago, a defender and midfielder for the Chula Vista Soccer Club; and Angel, a 10-year-old who battles Down's Syndrome, and, according to Sandra, is even more charming with the ladies than Alfonso.
"Mr. Weisz offered to open his home to me until my dad got on his feet (financially)," Alfonso said. "I ended up staying there all four years of high school.
"I would come home on weekends or when I could every couple of weeks. It was really hard because my parents felt like I didn't want to be home with my siblings. It was tough to hear that at such a young age. But it taught me that you really need to show affection to the people you care about."
Clash of Cultures
Although Rivas is a USA citizen who can now blend easily from American culture to his Hispanic roots, there is no question how he identifies.
"I feel more Mexican," Rivas said. "I grew up in a Mexican household. Back then, I would cross the border to go see my grandparents and play baseball.
"Even though I lived in the U.S., I had a Mexican lifestyle. We would go to church every Sunday and then have carne asada (a beef dish) with my family."
Although President Donald Trump's views on Mexicans crossing the border have been hurtful to many and well-documented, Rivas said he hasn't let that bother him.
Trump started his presidential campaign in June of 2015 by labeling Mexican immigrants as criminals, saying that our neighbors to the south are "bringing drugs, bringing crime. They're rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."
That type of speech would shake anyone, but Rivas – like always – has remained calm.
"We're hard-working people," Rivas said when asked what he would tell Trump about Mexicans. "We're just trying to live a better life."
A Natural In Baseball
La Jolla Country Day coach John Edman started working with Rivas in the summer of the player's eighth-grade year.
To say Edman was impressed would be an understatement.
"The poise he plays with as a college sophomore is the same that he had when he was in the eighth grade," Edman said. "Most 14-year-olds competing against high school seniors would be nervous. But he has a rare mix of confidence and humility.
"Nothing bothered him. On the mound, he was a strike-throwing machine. At the plate, he had a sophistication you don't see at that age. He didn't chase pitches."
A four-year starter, Rivas set the school record for career doubles.
Off the field, Rivas was comfortable in any social setting.
"We're all better off," Edman said, "for having him here at Country Day."
Arizona Bound
Johnson met Rivas in 2013, when he was an assistant at the University of San Diego. Ten days later, he was hired as the Nevada head coach, and he tried to recruit Rivas.
The match didn't work because Rivas wanted to play in the Pac-12. Ironically, Johnson went on to take the Arizona job last season.
By then Rivas had already signed with Arizona.
"Within a couple of days of getting the job," Johnson said, "I met with him and his mom to make sure they knew I was excited about having him here."
Rivas played in 55 games as a freshman, including 47 starts, producing a .247/.332/.329 slash line.
On the mound, he made 16 relief appearances, compiling a 2-1 record with a 3.50 ERA and three saves. He had 15 strikeouts but also 15 walks in 18 innings.
But those raw numbers don't take into account his ability to come through in the clutch. There was his game-tying ninth-inning triple against UCLA – moments before he scored the winning run.
In a NCAA regional elimination game against Sam Houston State, Rivas had a double, a triple, a walk, two RBIs and the save in a 6-5 win.
In the clinching game of the super regionals, he went 2-for-5 with one RBI and one run scored in a 6-5 11-inning win over Mississippi State. He had a game-tying single in the ninth.
Two of his three saves came in a postseason in which he did not allow a run in 1 2/3 innings, striking out three.
And in Arizona's past three walk-off wins – one this year and two in last season's playoffs – Rivas had a ninth-inning, game-tying hit in each.
"I like to consider myself more of a hitter than a pitcher," Rivas said. "But whatever my coach wants me to do, that's what I am at that time. I can adjust."
Rivas has been adjusting exceptionally well for 20 years now.


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Annual Benefit Statement 2019 survey
A little later than anticipated, we are pleased to launch this year's survey of the ABS process, developed in collaboration with the SAB Local Pension Board effectiveness committee.
The survey was extended last year to invite administrators to submit responses, and while the 2018 web-based version gave more flexibility to response options, there were issues around the clarity and wording of the questions, particularly for measuring internal controls, and issuing the same question set to both FRAs and administrators skewed the results in some areas. The 2018 research report was published in April 2019.
Taking into account feedback and learning from previous years, we have revised the question sets and have developed separate surveys for the FRA and administrator to complete. We welcome one reply from each FRA, and for administrators with multiple FRA clients, a completed survey per authority.
To ease the burden on those administrators, a third, shorter version of the survey has been provided, with the intention that they will complete a full survey for the first FRA and the reduced version for each subsequent submission.
FRA (employer) survey https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ABS_2019_SURVEY_FRA
Administrator survey for single, or first of multiple FRAs https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ABS_2019_SURVEY_ADMIN
Administrator survey for subsequent multiple FRAs https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ABS_2019_SURVEY_ADMIN_PLUS
Training survey 2019
Between 31 May and 31 July 2019, FPS stakeholders were invited to take part in a web-based survey on the current and future training provision offered by the LGA Bluelight team, to ensure that the LGA training offer remains relevant and that the statutory levy provides value for money.
During that time a total of 51 responses were received from across a wide range of FPS stakeholders in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Having collated and analysed the responses, we are pleased to present the final research report, which will be used to inform our training plan for 2020.
The LGA would like to thank all those that were able to submit a response for their participation in the survey, and for continuing to support the work of the Bluelight team.
Annual Benefit Statement 2018 survey
Between 28 September and 14 November 2018, FPS stakeholders were invited to participate in a web-based survey to measure the success of the ABS process for 2018.
During the survey period 42 completed responses were received in respect of 31 of the 47 FRAs in England and Wales, equating to an overall response rate of 66%. The results of the survey have now been collated and analysed, and we are pleased to present the final research report.
The survey will be run on an annual basis following the end of each ABS cycle, with planned improvements for 2019 including separate web-based surveys for administrators and FRAs.
The LPB Effectiveness Committee would like to thank all parties that were able to submit a response for their participation in the survey, and for continuing to support the work of the SAB. The recommendations within the report will now be taken forward with the support of the Committee and the SAB.
Local Pension Board survey 2017
Between 28 November 2017 and 26 January 2018, FRAs and their Local Pension Boards (LPBs) were invited to participate in a web-based survey to monitor the progress of LPBs since their establishment in legislation. The survey was designed to measure the engagement and compliance of boards, and to establish where targeted support could be offered to assist local boards.
During the survey period 37 total responses were received from 32 of the 44 LPBs, equating to an overall response rate of almost 73%. The results of the survey have now been collated and analysed, and we are pleased to present the final research report.

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Black Belt Certification
Black Belts operate under Master Black Belts to apply Six Sigma methodology to specific projects. They devote 100% of their time to Six Sigma. They primarily focus on Six Sigma project execution, whereas Champions and Master Black Belts focus on identifying projects/functions for Six Sigma.
When training as a black belt you will need to know the DMAIC model based on the Aveta Business Institute. This is a company that has specialized in training and certifying Six Sigma black belts in risk management. When learning this model you will be taught the Definition, Measurement, Analysis, Improvement, and Control of a process flow when related to complex processes. This course could last anywhere between four to six weeks depending on where you go.
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The requirements for earning your risk management certificate will vary depending on the training program that you use. The most common will include two completed projects and three years of work experience in a specified Six Sigma Body of Knowledge. A project that you take could last anywhere from four to six months. You must spend at least 75% of your time on working on it. To be certified you must also complete a final exam.
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You will be able to earn your black belt certification through an online class as well as a physical class room. There are a number of colleges and universities that will offer this certification. There are also a few companies that will offer their own Six Sigma programs in order to help with the training process. This could cost as much as $8,000.


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Two Muslim Turks in Berlin, Germany, took a pregnant 19 year old girl named Maria, stabbed her in the stomach, then covered her whole body in gasoline, set her on fire and watched her burn to death. They then covered her charcoaled body with leaves and left. I did a whole video on this gruesome murder:
This is what the report from one English speaking media outlet tells us:
Two men were arrested after a heavily pregnant 19-year-old woman was burned to death in a Berlin wood and one has confessed to the crime, police said Saturday.
One suspect is the ex-boyfriend of the victim and the other is his friend, a police spokeswoman said. Both suspects are also 19.
The victim was stabbed numerous times in the abdomen and burned alive late Thursday in the eastern Berlin district of Adlershof.
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The first suspect was arrested a few hours later. The two suspects are charged with murder and termination of a pregnancy.
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Enjoy the heady atmosphere of the Cordwainer National Footwear Student of the Year Award 2018 in this great film.
And the trophy goes to . .
The Cordwainers National Footwear Student Awards are now in their fifth year and the celebration this year exceeded expectations.
Footwear Awards 2018: meet the judges
Judgement day has been and gone for the Cordwainers National Footwear Student Awards 2018. Fifteen talented students from De Montfort University, the University of Northampton and Cordwainers at the London College of Fashion have submitted designs for this coveted award and the winner will be announced on 7 June at Clothworkers' Hall.
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Your blogs about no grades and no homework are spot on. Unfortunately for me (and my students), our school is part of a very large school system and those things just won't happen. We moved forward with a great reading idea this year, balanced literacy …. Perfect for no grades since its based on kids reading on their level and teachers conferring with students. It's so great for cultivating a love of reading. But, on the flip side, we are required to have X amount of homework grades and class work grades each quarter. Makes me sad. These children are "better than grades" and busy work homework. They deserve something else. Thanks for writing your powerful thoughts and for allowing me to vent!
Pernille, every time I read one of your posts about going no grades I feel more and more strongly that it is the next change that I want to make. But being part of an organization that overemphasizes standardized EVERYTHING, I'm not exactly sure where to even start to try and make this happen. Can you tell us how you started on your journey?
Becky, I will try to get it written this weekend but it is not a pretty story. I think bits and pieces have been told already in various blog posts. Working under certain restrictions definitely makes it a lot harder!
Carol, any time. It seems like an oxymoron that we move to programs that center around the whole child but then have prescriptions for how much homework every kid should have etc. It should be individualized just like the rest.
I love these ideas, but do understand the comments above: it takes bravery to challenge tradition in your building and do the right thing. I have always found that if I believe in what I do, that practice is sound, and students are the focus of my decision-making —buy-in is possible. I am planning on going back to classroom teaching after 5 years of lit coaching and I am hanging onto this post. I'd love to try out your suggestions!


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text: Storage Made Easy (SME) celebrated the Ocata release of OpenStack this week at the OpenStack Summit in Boston, Massachusetts. Storage Made Easy has extended their existing OpenStack functionality, the inclusion of a new connector for OpenStack Swift with Keystone v3 authentication. This provider adds to Storage Made Easy's impressive portfolio of storage connectors.Keystone Ocata release continues to increase the security of OpenStack deployments with a number of compliance based features. Some of the top governance features include enhancements focusing on PCI DSS. These include but are not limited to PCI DSS notifications, password requirements API, lockout rules, and immediate password rotation.A full list of features and bug fixes can be found at: https://docs.openstack.org/releasenotes/keystone/ocata.htmlOpenStack Swift continues to provide highly available and extremely durable Object Storage. The Ocata release of OpenStack Swift has focused on system resource enhancements. Storage at scale is now benefited from the elimination of extraneous disk I/O, improvements to Erasure Coding reconstruction, and I/O prioritization on AArch64 architecture.John Dickinson, Swift Project Technical Lead and SwiftStack Director of Technology, notes "My vision for Swift is that everyone will use it every day, even if they don't realize it. We're seeing that happen with the proliferation of applications like SME, and we'll see even more growth in the future."A full list of features and bug fixes can be found at: https://docs.openstack.org/releasenotes/swift/ocata.htmlDouglas Soltesz, Director of Product Solutions, mentioned "As public and private cloud deployments grow the need to collaborate securely is enabling businesses to elevate productivity without compromising data governance and compliance. Storage Made Easy's file fabric provides enterprise end users the modern tools they expect. OpenStack based projects continue to disrupt the traditional IT approaches and SME is happy to add value to this ecosystem."


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When living with health or physical limitations in your life, the last thing you desire is to feel different. Elderly or disabled, you desire your own personal privacy and self-reliance when bathing.
As a result of this, there are countless individuals in the who are now choosing bathroom help that is produced particularly to fit in with your current bathroom.
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Showers can be a difficult choice when choosing to bath as they need balance and stability in the body. For elderly people or individuals with special needs, the concept of a revitalizing shower can prove to be somewhat of a difficulty.
In order to help fight this challenge, there are a number of shower chairs and stools available that allow users can securely take a seat and relax whilst taking a shower and providing you stability and comfort when undergoing your day-to-day shower regimen.
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For us, this is one of the most essential things when investing in bathroom help, bath security devices and accessories. As all of us know, taking a bath or shower typically leads to water spillage onto the flooring, making it simple to slip and injure yourself. This is why it is very important to make sure that your bathroom floor has safety mats.


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Double Dragon
I have enjoyed this in depth look at Australian metal more than any series we have done here at the Twisted Hillbilly and Double Dragon is a big reason why. Hailing from Adelaide, Australia, Double Dragon plays a biting brand of metal that mixes old school type riffs with a fresh hiting force of screaming in your face vocals. The band is currently recording and we cannot wait to get a hold of the new material. If you like metal, metalcore or just in your face music you owe it to yourself to check out this great band! Hit play on the player below to give it a go yourself!
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We're a heavy metal band from Adelaide Australia and we're currently in the studio with our friend and producer Mr. Ian 'E-Dog' Miller working on our debut album 'Devastator'. We won't be playing any interstate shows until our album is completed and released around June this year, after which we will undertake a full national album launch tour.
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Getting Dirty
Spring is finally here and there's a sense of outside calling us there. Feel the warmth? Ready to get together with old friends or meet new ones? Want to feel the earth in your hands? If so, then do something new by signing up and volunteering at a community garden.
There are several community gardens in the Tri-angle, all with the same goal: to feed the community. And the costs make that feasible. For example, Simple Gifts Community Garden out of Apex has a membership of $10 for an annual family fee. With that fee, members get a compost bucket, a garden tour, and a chance to share in working the land. The membership for Durham's Briggs Avenue Community Garden is $35 per year. This price is based on a sliding scale, and in some cases, is free. Yet this $35 pays for seeds (except for corn), soil, compost, classes, and portions of the shared herbs, fruits, and honey.
So how does a community garden work? Usually it takes land, grants, and volunteers to get it started. In the case of the Briggs Avenue Community Garden, community gardeners buy and work their plots that they purchase. And then master gardeners not only plant other portions of the garden, but they also are trained in horticulture and can answer questions as a free service. Master gardeners are trained for five months, intern for a year, and then are certified in a specific area. And master gardeners participate in a radio show called "Getting Dirty in Your Garden."
Volunteers working in community gardens are welcoming to outsiders, but may direct you to a garden closer to your home in order to invest in your community. On any given volunteer day, you may see regular volunteers such as retirees both in the farming and gardening industry, older folks, and families. On occasion, you may see Boy Scout troops, sorority members, children who are tracked out of school, and even preschoolers, as explained by Anne Harrison of Simple Gifts Community Garden. These groups usually come out about once or twice a year.
And yes, I did say preschoolers. There are gardening projects at some of the community gardens where little ones can also get their hands dirty, learn about healthy eating, and take home something that they've helped to harvest.
Wondering what kinds of foods are available at a community garden? I thought you would never ask. Some grow onions, garlic, and shallots, which are planted in the fall. Also planted in the fall, but grow best covered, are the leafy greens such as spinach, kale, collards, and Brussel sprouts. And fruit crops, melons, potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, and squash are best when planted in the warm seasons. Though the fruit crops vary between gardens, some offer the following: figs, grapes, apples, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, pears, cherries, persimmons, and plums. And hot vegetables, such as okra and sweet potatoes, are best planted when it's hot.
But it doesn't seem to stop at fruits and vegetables. More and more community gardens are getting into working with bees to produce honey for recipients. Planting pollinator flowers to attract bees keeps them in the vicinity of about three miles from their hives. This allows the community gardeners to keep tabs on what they are providing to the bees.
And the same with the land. Though not all are "organically certified," many use organic processes. Such processes are raised beds with organic matter on the surface. Offering the mentality of "no bare earth," crops are covered with legumes such as peas, clovers, or buckwheat, which helps in the cold seasons. Legumes cover crops enabling a "no till" process. According to Wikipedia, "No-till farming (also called zero tillage or direct drilling) is a way of growing crops or pasture from year to year without disturbing the soil through tillage." It goes onto say, "No-till is an agricultural technique which increases the amount of water that infiltrates into the soil and increases organic matter retention and cycling of nutrients in the soil."
Also beneficial is the community building that takes place. When it's winter and too cold to work the land, one garden donates their time making soups and stocks from the blemished vegetables. In addition to making stocks and soups, volunteers at Simple Gifts offer "Tomato Sandwich Night" when the tomatoes are ready to be picked. They also have a "Chocolate Fondue Night" when the strawberries are ready. And they celebrate a "Harvest Night" in the fall, preparing and sharing recipes with the new garden crops, and they also usually do something special on Earth Day as well.
But what is most appealing to community gardens is the people whom they touch. In most cases, the members who pay in are not just the only recipients of this homegrown food. Durham Technical Community College Harvest Pantry, R N Harris Elementary School, Western Wake Crisis Ministry, St. Mary AME Church, the Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry, and the Interfaith Food Shuttle's "Plant a Row for the Hungry" Program are just a few that receive these fresh goodies on a regular basis.
So, will you answer the plea of the land to work it this spring? If so, go ahead and sign up, and volunteer at a community garden today.
Questions for master gardeners in Wake County, call 919-250-1100 and in Durham County, call 919-560-0528.
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'Science is organized knowledge'.
Following trends is inevitable. We know that Data Scientist is declared as the 'sexiest job of the 21st century' so being lured into learning data science is becoming conventional.
Being a master is better than being a jack, so for all the aspiring data scientists, you should look out if you are cut out for the job are not.
But how will you know? Well, look out for these signs:
Statistics does not appeal to you
A data scientist will revolve around the word of statistical analysis so if you don't like statistics, beware.
You are not fond of working alone
Attention to detail is a crucial aspect of the job, you might have to sit alone for extended hours with dedicated concentration. For all the social animals out there, this doesn't seem to be the best option to choose.
In-depth study of data.
As mentioned earlier, attention to detail is crucial. A data scientist continually works with statistics, data, numbers, algorithms, and mathematical logic. In a continuous review and repeat manner, you will have to analyze every single chunk of data, missing out isn't a choice. So detail-oriented individuals are best suited for the job.
You do not like monotonous work.
As a data scientist, you will have an unfathomable amount of data- both structured and non-structured. Organizing the data, data cleansing, standardizing is inevitable.
This is crucial as algorithms need data to be useful. So you need to ask yourself if you are willing to do data preparation over and over again.
You have a non-technical background.
A firm knowledge of statistics and data modeling is vital for the job so engineering as a background is considered the ideal start.
If you are from a non-technical background, you might find it challenging.
Data Scientist is a work of trial and error. You have multiple options when it comes to choosing the right algorithm to work with your data.
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This will put your patience to test again and again.
Now we know that this data-driven job is all about detail. Attention to detail requires firm concentration and you will have to sit in the same chair for extended periods of time. If you like to move around, take small breaks in between- then data science might not be the best choice for you.
It's all about data!
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It is not just about having a degree in data science. As a data scientist, customers will put forward their problems to you. You will be expected to understand the business first, and then the root cause of the problem.
As we mentioned before, you have a massive volume of data so you need to be able to understand the problem and get your hands on the right data set.
Read: Data Science Skills You Should Know in 2019.
You need an instinct or excellent understanding of the business.
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Green pork chilli
- 2 red onions, chopped
- 450g tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and halved*
- 3 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and halved
- 2 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons rapeseed oil
- 900g boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2.5cm cubes
- 1.2 litres chicken stock
- Freshly milled black pepper
- Salt
- 40g chopped fresh coriander leaves
- 10 flour tortillas, warmed
2) In a large bowl, toss the onions, tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic with 1 tablespoon of the oil and spread on a baking sheet.
3) Roast for about 20 to 30 minutes, until soft and starting to brown, stirring twice during roasting.
4) Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven (or casserole with light fitting lid), add the rest of the oil and heat at medium-high.
5) Brown the pork, in batches, until well-browned. Then return all of the pork to the casserole and cover with chicken stock.
6) Add the roasted vegetables, cover and place in the oven. Cook for about 1 1/2 hours until the pork is very tender.
7) Meanwhile, place the coriander in a food processor with 2 tablespoons of water and puree.
8) Remove the pork from the oven and stir in the coriander puree, then season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
9) Serve with warm flour tortillas.
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As an adult who is anxious about moving to work or moving to a new place, the child must also feel a similar anxiety when moving to a new school. Trying to study at school is hard. Moreover, adjust to the environment and new friends. Come on, Mother, help the little one.
In contrast to the children who will take the new education level, children who had recently moved schools in the middle of the school year are likely to feel more anxious. Children may worry whether their classmates and teachers are fun? Can he still play like before? It is important to assist the child in this period as this may be his first transfer experience that will determine how he will face the coming transition period.
Started From The Move Up Preparation
Before the child fears more control than excitement or curiosity, it's good Mother helps prepare children to face a new environment. If possible, it is better if the children change school at the beginning of the new level of education as grade 1 SD than when the learning process has been going on. In the early days, all children were new students, so he was not the only new kid.
But take it easy, Bun. If he does have to move in the middle of the school year or when other children are already in school, there are ways that can be successfully adapted, including:
Before entering school
If possible, invite the child to the school survey. Let him choose where he wants to go. After getting a school, Mother may try to introduce the children to the teachers, especially the guardian of the class later. This is done so that children recognize and feel more familiar with new faces that will accompany him later. In order to learn well, children need to feel connected and close to the teacher.
Before the children go to school, Mother needs to talk about things the teacher needs to know about the child, such as her character, things of interest, or what is her weakness. Parent co-operation with teachers is important so that child-facilitation patterns can be aligned. In addition, Mother can also provide children's books that tell about the transfer of school. Mother can prepare Little Person to face new environment by reading this book and start a discussion.
After school
After attending school, Mother can invite the child to actively participate in extracurricular activities that he likes or other events such as birthday invites classmates. That way, it will be easier to make new friends and better adjust to the new atmosphere. In addition, even though he has not attended school in the old school, but Mother should still provide access to him to connect with friends at his school first. That way he does not feel alone and cut off from his old world.
Do not forget, during this time, Mother needs to make sure the need for food and sleep is adequate. Children who lack sleep or hunger will be more easily upset, afraid, and angry.
Give Support to Children
The mother needs to make the child feel comfortable expressing their feelings from day to day, whether it is pleasure or dislike. Then just talk about what needs to be done to handle that feeling.
If Little is less open, then Mother can start by asking questions. For example "What extracurricular activity do you find interesting?" Or "Who are your friends who play with you often?"
When Little Person told her he already has a new friend, Mother can invite her new friend to play home or play together on holiday. Of course by contacting his parents first.
It is also important to train children to solve their own problems while adapting. For example, if he or she does not know the specific agenda or rules in the school, ask him or her to ask the teacher himself. Not Mother who asked this for her. But, of course, this needs to be adjusted to the age and condition of the Little.
With proper mentoring from the Mother, it is hoped that the child will be confident in his adaptation to the new environment. This experience can then become a stock of children entering the stage to come.


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Grofers is offering free Rs.150 in Grofers account using Grofers Referral Code.
Grofers is a low price online grocery portal in this you will get daily need grocery at a reasonable price at your doorsteps. Grocery offering extra discounts in some ways like if you sign up using Grofers referral code you will receive free Rs.150 Grofers Cash and also if you are a new user then you will get a first user promo code as well as Grofers also offering the bank discounts in this way you can save an extra discount on the grocery order.
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What is Grofers referral code?
Grofers referral code is a signup code "WNK14Y" used to get free rs.150 in Grofers cash. On the signup page on Grofers android app you will see an option of Grofers referral code in this enter Grofers Referral code " WNK14Y " and complete the process then you will receive Rs.150 Grofers cash.
It is necessary to enter the Grofers referral code on the signup page to get free rs.150 otherwise you will not receive the referral bonus.
How to use Grofers Referral Code?
- Download and install Grofers app on Android | iPhone
- Open the app and click on the menu
- Go to login
- Enter Phone Number
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- You will receive an OTP to verify the mobile number
- That's it. You will receive Rs.150 in Grofers cash.
- Shop grocery and at payment option, you can use the Grofers cash.
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Steps to Earn Free Items using Grofers Referral Code?
You can also earn free items using the promotion of Grofers referral code. In this, you have to promote your unique referral code to your friends and family so when then use the referral code on sign up page and place first order then you will receive coins and using earned coins you can avail the free item.
- Open Grofers app
- Go to the menu and click on Free Items
- You will see your unique referral code
- Share this to your friend and family and tell them to place their first order
- you will receive 1 coin
- use coins to get free items
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Pressure Cooker 5 It Silver
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Outer Lid Pressure Cooker 5 It Silver
|Princeware Store Fresh 5681C6 Polypropylene
4 Pcs Container Set (Assorted)
|Orka Candy Beans Round Bean Bag Refill
(White) – 500g
|Eurospa Elegance 100% Cotton Bath Towel
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Pcs Half Dinner Plate Set (7.5″, White) Free
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|Grofers Happy Day Prime Gold Tea (Pouch)
|Dinesmart Stylon Trinity Melamine 6 Pcs
Dinner Plate Set (10.75″, White)
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of 128s L
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of 152 M
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Anodised Aluminium Inner Lid Induction
Pressure Cooker (3 It, Black)
|Fabsurya Stainless Steel with Glass Top 2
Burner Gas Stove
Grofers Referral Code Terms & Conditions:-
Free Store on Grofers is a Referral Program which lets our current users share Grofers with their friends in order to get 'Grofers Coins' which can be redeemed by getting free items from the 'Free Store' page. Their friends will receive the scratch card on successful sign up through the link received from the Referrer (Current Grofers User). Redeeming the scratch card will give their friends up to Rs.150 cashback. Referrer will get 'Grofers Coins' on the delivery of their friend's (Referee) first order.
1. How would I know which referee of mine has placed an order using my referral code?
Referrer has to verify which Referee has placed an order and whether their order has been delivered or not. On successful order delivery of Referee, the coins earned will be reflected on the Free Store of Referrer.
- How can the Referee avail the benefits of the Referral Program?
The referee has to sign up using the link that Referrer has shared with them. During the sign-up process, the Referee has to apply the Referral Code. After successful sign-up, Referee will get a scratch card. Redeeming the scratch card will give up to Rs.150 cashback to Referee.
- What happens if a free item has been added to cart and it goes out of stock the next time user visits cart?
The item will be removed from cart and coins will be loaded back as soon as the user visits the free store again.
- Is there any minimum order value?
- For whom all is Free Store available?
The free store is available for Android users all over India. It is visible on the homepage and navigation bar on the left.
- Is this live for PAN India?
Referral is live for all 13 cities where 'Grofers' is operational in India. Up to 20 items will be available which can be redeemed through 'Grofers Coins'.
- What is the maximum cash back value for Referee?
The referee will be credited up to Rs.150 as cashback on successful sign up (from the link that he has received from Referrer). It is mandatory for the Referee to apply the referral code in the sign-up process.
- What is the minimum order value for the Referrer?
Referrer can redeem free items through coins by making a cart of more than Rs. 500 with free order delivery. Referrer will get 'Grofers Coins' after first order delivery of Referee.
- What is the minimum order value for the Referee?
The referee has to checkout a cart of more than Rs.500 with free delivery. Only after the delivery of the first order of Referee, the Referrer will get 'Grofers Coins'
Contacts Sync & Save:
Grofers Sync & Save offer provides the customer/user of the Company's mobile application ("Grofers App"), the option of earning Grofers cash on every first transaction in a month done by such Customer's referrals on Grofers
By way of such express permission, the Customer allows Company to send referrals to contacts on such Customer's phonebook for usage of Grofers app. Customer further agrees and guarantees that, on its acceptance to participate in the Offer, it has expressly consented to the Company to collect, use and share certain information regarding the contacts, contained in Customer device's phone book ("Contact Information") with other Users in accordance with the Privacy Policy in order to provide the benefits of the Offer.
The user who has synced their contacts under Grofers Sync & Save offer shall get ₹10 Grofers Cash on every first transaction in a month done by such Customer's referrals on Grofers. The user can earn a maximum of ₹150 in a month.
Customer expressly acknowledges and agree that in order to avail the Offer and to enable the Company to provide the benefits thereunder, Company may periodically access the Contact Information to find and keep track of mobile phone numbers and other information of other users of the Offer. By allowing Contact Information to be collected, the customer gives the Company a right to use that Contact Information and guarantees that it has any and all permissions required to share such Contact Information with the Company. Customer retains the right to opt-out to prevent the sharing of Contact Information at any time.
For the purpose of the Offer, any data shared with Company will only be used to refer the Company's services to the contacts available on the Customer's device, upon such Customer according to express permission to Grofers to access its phone directory
Upon Customer's consent, the Customer's Contact Information shall be synced with Grofers mobile application.
Customer's right to avail the benefits under the Offer shall continue until such time that Company, at its sole discretion and without the obligation of a notice, terminates the Offer. These Terms will automatically terminate if Customer fails substantially to comply with them. Upon termination by Customer, or by Company due to Customer's breach of these terms, Customer may not be entitled to any outstanding benefits of the Offer.
Company hereby excludes, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all liability which may arise from Customer sending messages/invites to its contacts or another third party, including but not limited to, any action or claim regarding spamming
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The regional government has approved the project execution to improve sorting operations at the plant in municipal solid waste Ulea, with an investment of 11,200,000 euros.
The performances will include the installation of a new automated line treatment fraction remains and containers and replace the existing transfer station for disposal of materials not included in the recycling chain.
A control building and receiving visits and parking ten containers will also be built.
Thus, these works allow modification of existing treatment systems and facilities in order to reflect the new process needs.
The project is funded 80 percent by the Cohesion Fund of the European Union and 20 percent equity of the Community, to be implemented in two annuities.
The regional government is promoting the investments needed to improve and adapt to the objectives of the Act and the new Packaging Waste Act in all public treatment plants of municipal solid waste in the Region of Murcia.
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Football prowess brought Chase Reynolds from small-town Drummond to the big-time of the NFL
MISSOULA – A former redshirt quarterback at Boise State has committed to transferring to the University of Montana.
Cam Humphrey redshirted at Boise State in 2016 and played last season at Saddleback College, a junior college in Mission Viejo, California. He averaged nearly 200 yards passing per game, threw 19 touchdown passes and led the team to an 8-3 record.
He told the Missoulian his time at Saddleback made him a better quarterback and leader.
Montana's other quarterbacks are junior Dalton Sneed and redshirt freshman Tanner Wilson. Last year's starter, Gresch Jensen, transferred out of the program after spring ball.
Sneed played at UNLV as a redshirt freshman in 2016 and at Fort Scott Community College in Kansas last season before transferring to Montana for the spring semester.
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While a few hard-chargers preferred the slightly heavier Scarpa T1 Lady for in-bounds turns, they raved about the flyweight Elektra off track. It's a good boot for a short-calved, aggressive woman and, as one tester said, "has consistent flex." 7 lbs; garmont.com
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Five things retailers want from their POS system
A modern point-of-sale (POS) system is more than just a cashwrap with a register and a card reader. Options that provide connectivity, payment processing, and customer engagement are just the beginning.
Here are five revolutionary improvements that a new POS system can bring to a retail store.
Leveraging off-the-shelf mobile devices such as an iPad or iPhone provides the opportunity for sales associates to walk the floor and not only engage customers but also complete transactions, access stock and inventory data, and even capture customer information for loyalty and membership programs. Card-reader and scanner add-on devices streamline the sales process and allow associates to provide on-the-spot information, interaction, and checkout.
Use of mobile devices also brings the POS experience outside the traditional store, allowing for quick transactions at event-style sales spaces such as a pop-up store.
Customer experience
A modern integrated POS system captures customer data and interfaces with existing customer relationship systems. The mobile POS device provides instant access to all stored customer information. Associates can initiate and track relationships with customers right from the sales floor, deliver incentives based on purchase history, and build customer engagement and loyalty.
The system can also process returns and exchanges by scanning receipts or accessing customer data. This provides quick access for resolving customer issues anywhere in the store.
Channel integration
Ecommerce solutions are closely related and easily integrated with the in-store POS solution. This provides a common experience for customers no matter what channel the come through. Complete access to stock counts, availability, pricing and full catalog information is available both on your ecommerce platform and in the store. Customers can place an online order and pick it up the same day in the store or see an item at the retail location and have it shipped to them from your warehouse.
Some systems even connect directly to vendor management systems to allow placement of special orders directly from the wholesaler. Flexibility and across-the-board seamless integration are the most important elements of a modern POS system. They contribute to delivering a complete experience to customers on all channels.
Stock and Inventory
Tracking stock and determining ordering patterns becomes simpler when your POS system integrates completely with your inventory system. You not only automatically track items that are sold, but can also get a complete picture for current stock numbers, set up automatic purchase orders to replenish stock, and easily transfer items between locations.
Analytics and insight
The biggest evolution in retail sales is the reporting and analytics that comes along with modern POS systems. Analytics create meaningful information based on the raw data contained within your sales records. Tracking and viewing data related to sales trends, history, and the current status and stock at each location offers the chance to place future orders with a level of intelligence not seen before outside of the biggest retailers in the world. The deep dive down into the sales data is an amazing revelation to retail veterans who are used to tracking sales trends with complicated paperwork or just plain simple intuition.
The ability to gain this level of insight into past, current, and future operations has driven a revolution in retail management. A modern POS delivers all this along with an enhanced customer experience.
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Last weekend I went with a couple of friends for a hike at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maryland. We planned on an eight mile loop. Since I've never hiked with a pack (my experience to date is limited to car camping), I figured I'd load a pack to get a feel for it. I don't have … Continue reading
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- 1. BPL development continuation part 1
- 2. Creating custom message class OPERATION.msgSaveMsgToTXT
- 3. Creating custom extension of Business Operation OPERATION.operSaveMsgToTXT
- 4. Creating new Operation msgSaveMsgToTXT in SMP
- 5. BPL part2 setting up call to operSaveMsgToTXT
- 6. Project Testing/ErrorDebugging/Exporting
What about the legacy systems that have their own way of connecting and processing data?
Although we are all aiming to standardise the way we share data there are still plenty of non standard systems for which we need to develop customised inbound and outbound processes in order to connect and share the data.
This part is a continuation of BPL development with specific focus on developing your own ways of connecting with other systems. You will learn how to develop your own Business Operation with your own type of messages and you will know how to utilise it for your own purposes.
What does it mean to learn Ensemble Foundation Part 4?
- expanding standard capabilities of ensemble with new custom operations
- further development of BPL
- testing, error debugging and project exporting
What is the value of learning Ensemble Foundation Part 4?
- knowing different ways of outputing outbound messages will increase the flexibility of your system
- testing and debugging errors will give you a good picture into what might go wrong and how to fix it
What is essential in learning Ensemble Foundation Part 4?
- basic knowladge of Object Oriented Programing
- basic knowladge of BPL
What is the larger purpose that learning Ensemble Foundation Part 4 supports?
- knowing a number of ways of how to utilise your inbound and outbound processes will allow the system to connect to any other systems out there


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This week we are going to learn how to save information from our Android applications into a database, and access this information later. This is known as data persistence.
First, we'll learn how to use SharedPreferences to save small bits of data directly into the user's phone. Next, we'll learn how to save more substantial portions of information by connecting to a tool called Firebase. You are familiar with connecting to Firebase already from your work in JavaScript unit, but also review Firebase data structuring conventions in order to ensure our databases are well-organized and follow best practices.
Once we've successfully connected to Firebase, we'll use their built-in user authentication tools to add user accounts to our applications. We'll also learn how to implement additional features such as dialog boxes, personalized welcome messages, and remembering user emails to auto-populate the login form.
Finally, we'll learn how to add a SearchView widget to allow users to input their own terms to search for specific content.
In addition to integrating these new tools and functionalities into our ongoing MyRestaurants project, you'll also have the opportunity to practice new material and add to your portfolio by creating two very common Android applications: A discussion forum, and instant messaging application.
After this week, your ongoing personal project will be reviewed for the following objectives:


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5 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3), cut lengthwise into 12 strips in all
1/2 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes
1 teaspoon wine vinegar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 pound vermicelli
1 cup bean sprouts 1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into thin slices
2/3 cup fresh mint, basil, or cilantro leaves, or any combination of the three
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
Heat the broiler or light the grill. In a medium bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of the fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, 2 cloves of the garlic, and the oil. Add the chicken, toss, and then thread each strip onto a wooden skewer. Broil or grill the chicken until just done, about 2 minutes per side.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 clove garlic with the red-pepper flakes, vinegar, lime juice, and water. Set this nuoc cham aside.
In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the vermicelli until just done, about 9 minutes. Add the bean sprouts during the last minute of cooking. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly.
Put the pasta and bean sprouts on a platter and top with the cucumber, herbs, and chicken skewers. Pour the nuoc cham over all and sprinkle with the peanuts.


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"…Brilliant news – well done and thank you for all your help. I bet the client is over the moon…"
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"Thanks again for all of Holly's help, you both made a huge difference and you definitely helped to relieve some of the pressure and anxiety ……"
Miss S instructed Holly Coates through the DPA scheme – July 2016
"Thank you so much for representing me."
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"Holly, thank you so much for all of your help with my brother's case, he said you did a great job. We are all so relieved about the outcome."
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"….That is WONDERFUL news, Mr B will be thrilled…thank you so much for all your hard work…."


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The InXight app, developed and powered by Scanetchain, can digitally recognize any object, brand, and image using AR technology both offline and online, without any additional equipment. By just pointing their smartphone camera at objects and images, users can access relevant content through AR technology. Furthermore, products and services can be directly purchased utilizing this service through familiar commerce platforms.
InXight users also have the ability to create their own AR content that can be shared with other users within the ecosystem as well on social media. Allowing users to create their own content enables a true decentralized open ecosystem where crowd-curated content can benefit the greater community.
The InXight app also has a new reward and incentive system, where all user actions and activities within the ecosystem are incentivized. Users will receive SWC digital asset token rewards for their interaction in the service.
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Roost Holiday Craft Show
On Saturday November 11, I'll be at the annual Roost Holiday Craft Show.
It's taking place from 10-4 at the Bryant E. Moore Community Center in Ellsworth, ME.
Guest Artist Appearance at KoT
I'll be setting up my wares at KoT Contemporary Craft in Ellsworth on Friday, November 10th, from 11-5.
If you're in the area, stop by and check out this beautifully curated little shop!
Maine Craft Weekend 2017
I will be hosting a temporary living room gallery open just for the weekend, October 14th and 15th, and featuring work by myself, joined by Molly Hearn (jewelry) and Dorothy Royle (prints and drawings).
Find us at 866 Washington St, Bath, ME from 10-4 both days.
Let There Be Light
I have two menorahs on display in the 2016 menorah invitation show "Let There be Light."
The show runs from November 20th - January 20th at the Maine Jewish Museum at 267 Congress Street in Portland, ME.
Pine & Spruce
I'll be set up on Sunday, December 4th from 10 - 4 at the Pine & Spruce Holiday Market.
The location is the Milk & Honey Cafe at 84 Cove Street in Portland, ME.
Common Ground Country Fair
I'm looking forward to the the 2016 Common Ground Fair! This year's dates are September 23rd, 24th and 25th. You will find me in the Craft Area.
Portland Fine Crafts Show 2016
I'm looking forward to participating in the Portland Fine Craft Show on August 27th! It will be right on Congress Street, in downtown Portland.
New Engand Made
Elizabeth Louden Pottery will be at the New England Made spring show, in the MCA's shared booth.
The show is March 19-21 at the Portland Sports Complex in Portland, ME.
More information about the show here:
Maine Makers at the PMA
I'll be participating in a trunk show on Friday, December 11th from 5-8 at the Portland Museum of Art.
SEA Holiday Sale
I'll be at table #65 at the SEA Sale this weekend. It's held at the East End Community School located at 195 North Street in Portland.
Dates and times are: Friday December 4th from 6-9pm, Saturday from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-4. See you there!
"Mostly Maine" A Pop-Up Shop
I'm participating in the Museums of Old York Pop-Up Shop.
"Held in conjunction with Open Doors of York, the pop-up shop will offer a
curated selection of functional, beautiful goods and accessories for the
home, crafted by artists throughout Maine and the Seacoast Region."
August 12th through15th, 10am to 4pm.
Fired Up
I will have three serving bowls in the show "Fired Up" at Hallowell's Harlow Gallery. It will be on view July 31st - August 22nd.
(KoT) Contemporary Craft
Just put together a collection of work for (KoT) Contemporary Craft this week! This will be my first season showing with them. The gallery can be be found at 192 Main Street, Ellsworth, ME.
Cambridge Artists Cooperative
I just dropped my first batch of work off here. They're a beautiful cooperatively owned gallery right off of Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA.
Functional & Decorative Porcelain
I'll be featured in the front window at Maine Potters Market for the month of March.
13Forest Gallery
I now have work available in the Boston area! Last week I drove to Arlington, MA to drop off some pottery at 13Forest Gallery. Located at 167 Massachusetts Ave, they show an eclectic mix of both fine art and contemporary craft.
Handmade at Waterfall Arts
I'm participating in Waterfall Arts' Handmade holiday pop-up sale. It runs from December 5th-23rd. Located at 256 High Street Belfast, Maine.
Handmade on Main
I'm participating in Handmade on Main at The Engine in Biddeford. This is a holiday pop-up shop located at 265 Main Street, Biddeford.
They're open Tuesday - Friday 1-6 pm, and Saturday 11-4 pm through December 24th.
MECA Holiday Sale
I'll be showing my work on the 3rd floor at table #48.
Friday, December 5th 5-9pm and Saturday the 6th 10-5.
See you there!
I'm participating in Artistry at the Guilford Art Center, in Guilford, Connecticut again. This beautiful show runs from November 1st - January 4th.
Maine Crafts Guild Scarborough Show
I'll have a tent at the upcoming Maine Crafts Guild Scarborough Show, held at Camp Ketch, 336 Black Point Rd.
September 13th 10-5, and 14th 10-4.
See you there!
PMA Store
Select pieces are now available through the Portland Museum of Art Store.
They're located at 7 Congress Square, Portland, Maine.
Flaws for a Cause
The Maine Potters Market annual
Flaws for a Cause
sale is happening from April 15th-30th.
This is a great chance to pick up some slightly flawed pots at amazingly low prices, while helping to support Cultivating Community's
Growing Access, Growing Communities
Mayo Street Arts
Big Chill
is happening this Saturday the 14th, from 10 - 4. This is another great local event to support, and I'm looking forward to participating.
The Arts Center is located on 10 Mayo Street in Portland, right off of Cumberland.
MECA Holiday Sale
The annual MECA Holiday Sale is next weekend! Opening night is Friday, December 6th (1st Friday) from 5:00 - 9:00, and Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 - 5:00.
This sale is always a wonderfully eclectic mix of handmade items. I'll be sharing a table on the 3rd floor with metalsmith Nicholas Downing.
I'm participating in the annual Artistry Holiday Show at the Guilford Art Center in Guilford, Connecticut. There's a great selection of American made crafts to choose from. Open November 2nd through January 5th.


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6/25: MetroIntelligence Economic Update by P. DUFFY
Existing home sales jumped 2.5 percent from April, but still down 1.1 percent year-on-year
Total existing-home sales jumped 2.5% from April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.34 million in May. Total sales, however, are down 1.1% from a year ago. Unsold inventory is at a 4.3-month supply at the current sales pace, up from both the 4.2 month supply in April and from 4.2 months in May 2018.
Markit Flash PMI Output drops to 50.6 in June as business expansion weakens
The IHS Markit Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index dropped to 50.6 in June from 50.9 in May, signaling the weakest expansion of business activity in over three years. The U.S. Manufacturing PMI at fell to 50.1 from 50.5 in May (a 117-month low), while the U.S. Services Business Activity Index fell to 50.7 from 50.9 in May (a 40-month low).
National Activity Index showed rise in economic growth in May
Led by improvements in production-related indicators, the Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) rose to -0.05 in May from -0.48 in April. The index's three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, moved up to -0.17 in May from -0.37 in April.


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"I will not let it go to waste,
I'm takin' all, I got,
And leavin' this place, and I, will not,
Be takin' up space, I'll take my best shot, I'm pickin' up the pace" ~ Thousand Foot Kruth "Falls Apart"
In the words of the immortal LL Cool J, "Don't call it a comeback". Technically speaking it was a comeback – but it never should have been. In a 20 team league, there was simply no way that a team with a core of Max Scherzer, Ketel Marte, Matt Chapman, Matt Olson, and Max Kepler was as bad as it looked through 14 weeks. In the end, 5-9 turned into 12-9 and a first-round bye this week. No first-round bye in the 30 team league, but I did continue my playoff streak. I've never missed the playoffs in the inaugural year of a H2H dynasty or keeper league. So, roto players, I apologize. I stink at roto dynasty leagues. I've tried 2, one drafted, one rebuild takeover, 0 top-half finishes.
My advice, such as it is, is always given with H2H formats in mind. As the song above says, it's playoff time. I do not believe I have a championship-caliber club in 3 of my 4 leagues, but I'm still making moves and setting lineups on the off-chance I can pull off an upset. My one truly great team is in a points league, so there's no telling how that turns out. Even if it ain't your year, push on, take your best shot at grabbing a buy-low guy on waivers or September call-up and start getting ready for next year.
Hold 'Em
One note before we start: it is entirely possible, maybe even likely that MLB tweaks the ball again. There's a difference between looking for offense and breaking single-season home run records with a month to go. So actual production matters less here than expected production because expected production should carry over, no matter the ball.
DJ Lemahieu
Not exactly a buy-low candidate, DJ is hitting .335 with the first 20 home run season of his career. Here is the first instance of buying the expected production over the actual numbers. With a new ball, DJ's home runs may well decline – after all, he couldn't hit 20 playing in the thin air in Denver. That said, his numbers remain elite.
If someone believes the power is a fluke, and that he has no value without the home runs, you should jump on that 110% of the time. His hard-hit rate? Elite, at over 48%. His exit velo? Also elite at 91.9. His expected batting average is .319. He's averaging the highest launch angle of his career. Lemahieu may not hit 20 again if they change the ball, but he might hit 15 with 50 doubles and bat .300 – that'll play.
C.J. Cron
Fangraphs hates Cron. Fortunately, fantasy baseball and Fangraphs have almost nothing to do with each other. Fangraphs says that Cron has been less valuable than Eric Hosmer. Fantasy owners everywhere know otherwise. The dude can mash. He can't run, but he can mash.
In every batting category (except for sprint speed), Cron is way, way above average. Hard-hit % (45%), expected slugging (.549), expected average (.276), xwOBA (.375), and exit velo (91.1). He's an old-school, slow-footed slugger, but he's doing the slugging. Ain't nothing wrong with that.
Fold 'Em
Nick Senzel, Manuel Margot, Oscar Mercado
Here we have a trio of relatively youthful outfielders pulling off the baseball equivalent of a double-double. They all have double-digit home runs and double-digit steals. The problem is, changed ball or not, only the steals are likely to continue.
All 3 have below-average expected stats. A low hard-hit percentage, a low exit velo, a low expected batting average, and a low xwOBA. Basically, none of them have hit the ball well at all. If the ball changes, their production could really tank. Even if it does not, they're much farther from being a 20/20 stud than people will want you to believe.
Hanser Alberto
He has been a bright spot in a dismal Orioles season. That said, Alberto has been a very unlikely bright spot. His only elite skills are expected batting average and an extremely low strikeout rate. He doesn't walk. He doesn't hit the ball hard – at all. His exit velocity is putrid, resting below 83mph. And he doesn't run much, with just 4 steals. Alberto may have helped you this year, but that was more of a fluke than a breakout. He's not a part of your future.
If you're not visiting Fantasy Rundown for all your fantasy baseball needs – you're doing it wrong.


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Are targets set always met? Or just… deleted?
If the rumours are true, and Google really is trying to take over the universe, then there is at least one reason to be cheerful: it looks as if the search engine giant is planning a solar-powered future. Since 2007, Google has been running a project called RE<C, which the aim of making renewable energy cheaper than coal.
RE<C is all about accelerating innovation in renewable energy, with the RE<C engineering team focusing its efforts on Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technologies. CSP plants use fields of mirrors or lenses to redirect the sun's rays onto a heat-absorbing target, which then converts the heat into energy. One of the best known CSP plants is the Solúcar solar plant, located just outside Seville, Spain – and by all accounts, these towers are a pretty impressive sight.
Google's findings:
As part of its research, Google designed a lighter-weight, lower-cost prototype reflecting mirror, tested an alternative heat-exchange system, and developed a range of software and hardware tools that would either improve the efficiency or lower the cost of the system as a whole. Google itself sums up its findings as:
- Use smarter controls: smarter software controls can generate better performance at a lower cost.
- Use air turbines – not steam turbines: Most CSP plants use the heat to vaporize water in order to drive a steam turbine. But this kind of system uses jets of water to cool the steam so that it turns back into water. But worldwide, the sunniest regions tend to have the least water. Google's RE<C team found that using a turbine powered by super-heated air – instead of water – significantly online casino reduces water use and may reduce operating costs as well.
- Optimize the whole system, not individual components: By focusing on the cost and quality of the system as a whole, Google tried to make cutbacks on some components, while compensating elsewhere to maintain performance.
Google hands over the baton
Sadly, Google is only publishing its results because it is stopping the RE<C project. As to why, the company doesn't really go into details. It simply states: "At this point, other institutions are better positioned than Google to take this research to the next level."
Best-in-class CSR reporting?
Maybe Google stopped RE<C because it didn't lead to anything they could patent. Maybe it didn't deliver the kinds of breakthroughs they were hoping for. Maybe we should just take them at their word – Google isn't a research institute, after all. One thing that does seem like a breakthrough is the fact that they have actually announced the end of a CSR project – and published detailed reports on what the project achieved.
Silence = greenwashing
In our research here at RankaBrand, we see plenty of CSR projects that are launched with great fanfare – but are then never heard of again. Same goes for the targets brands set themselves for cutting carbon emissions or for improving supply chains. When the deadlines for meeting those targets start rolling around, we often get radio silence on whether they were met. Sometimes, all evidence of that target being set in the first place has been quietly removed…
Come on guys – we want to know what your CSR efforts actually achieve. Otherwise, it's just greenwashing!
Make them talk!
These are a few of the brands that have published a target, or announced a new CSR project, only to remove all traces of these initiatives at a later date. Why not get in touch to ask them what kind of progress they're making – and why they aren't publishing regular updates.
- Keen: removed their Code of Conduct from the website
- Gsus: removed the information on their Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) membership from their website, eventhough the FWF claims the brand is a member (again)
- Nokia: earlier this year Nokia reported that all new products met the Energy Star criteria, but this info has now disappeared from their website.
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Mango Pickle, the Indian restaurant in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood (5842 N. Broadway) has expanded its menu with the addition of new prix fixe tasting options in addition to its ala carte selections.
"We've expanded our prix fixe menu to reflect the small-kitchen, creativity and personalization we want to continue being known for," said Chef/Owner Marisa Paolillo. "The prix fixe enables us to curate a progression of dishes that showcase the two key elements of our modern Indian cuisine. First, we want to reflect the season by incorporating local seasonal ingredients into our dishes. Second, we want to highlight the elements of a dish that make it uniquely Indian."
According to Paolillo "Our experience living and working in India taught us that there is not much standardization in Indian cooking," she said. "There are basic regionally-specific guidelines plus a multitude of adaptations that are driven by the region, the season, accessibility to ingredients and the personal preferences of the cook."
The new menu offers two prix fixe menus, one offering both meat and vegetarian dishes and the other offering only vegetarian dishes. Both menus include six courses. The meat-included prix fixe menu ($56) begins with Bhel Puri, a snack-like dish from India's western coast, prepared with raw mango, green chickpeas, sorrel, three chutneys and sev, a traditional snack food made with graham flour and spices. The second dish is Unwrapped Samosa, with rutabaga, potato, date chutney and cilantro. The third course features a seasonal delicacy, Soft Shell Crab '65' Style, made with a delicious spiced batter, served with lemon pickle dip. The final savory dish on the menu is Kosha Mangsho, a curry from Bengal in the northeastern region of India, prepared with yogurt, ginger, black cardamom, green asparagus and micro herbs. Two sweet dishes form the finale: Sorbet & Soda combines the flavors of orange, Campari and meringue, and the Pots de Crème is rich with chocolate ganache, brûlee banana and sandesh, a sweet delicacy made using paneer. Guests complete their meal with a choice of a comforting hot beverage served with traditional laddoo (sweets)—Tusli infusion, Chai tea or South Indian Coffee.
The all-vegetarian tasting menu ($49) overlaps with the other tasting menu, but the Soft-Shell Crab dish is replaced with the vegetarian Mushroom Korma, a braised dish with cremini mushroom, fingerlings and coconut curry and served with mini naan. Also, Spring Green Paneer replaces the Kosha Mangsho; it is prepared with asparagus, ramps, kale and millet.
Mango Pickle's spring à la carte selections include some signature dishes revised with spring seasonal ingredients and some newcomers. The Pork Belly ($12) appetizer is prepared with sesame paste and radish. Another starter, Cashew Rice Cake ($12) is embellished with micro greens and prepared in a coconut curry sauce. The ever-popular Butter Chicken ($18) is charcoal grilled, enveloped in a low and slow tomato gravy with a dash of cream and served with mini naan.
New à la carte entrées for Spring include Chicken 65 ($14), a fried boneless chicken breast served with pickled onions and date chutney; Spring Vegetable Clay Pot ($24), prepared with green garlic-sesame chutney, turnips, fava and fingerling potatoes; Lamb Khichda ($23) is a slowly cooked dish prepared with moong dal, millet, yogurt, sev, mango pickle and served with garlic chutney. Fish and seafood lovers will enjoy the Grilled Sable Fish ($30), tandoori spiced and served with asparagus, lemon pickle ad turmeric rice; and the Maine Wild Caught Lobster ($35) served with coconut malai curry and red rice.
Spring dessert choices ($9) are Orange Cheese Cake with jaggery crumble and candied tulsi and Mishti Doi, prepared with yogurt, chocolate and nougatine.


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Louet are celebrating their 45th Anniversary and will include a free *2 shaft 30cm Erica Table Loom, worth £250.00, with the purchase of a Louet Octado Loom until the end of April 2020 - order your Louet loom from George Weil to ensure you receive this free gift!
Weaving width 90cm (35.5"), 8 shafts
The electronic Dobby will give you almost unlimited harness combinations, you can design your weave pattern on your computer and send it to the loom to weave. The dobby interface supports both PC and Macintosh operating systems and works with most popular computer weaving software from: Fiberworks PCW, Patternland, Weavemaker, Weave It and Proweave. The electronic Dobby comes with a USB cable and a power cord. Power selection of 110V or 230V can be made for use world wide by simply changing the fuse block position.
The Octado electric dobby weaving loom has a similar operating method to the familiar Megado, giving a big counter marche shed and a very light treadling action.
The middle (castle) section of the Octado comes completely assembled. A detailed instruction manual will help you to complete the assembly without any problems. Loom illustrated here with mechanical dobby system. Included with the loom are a shelf and built-in raddle, a stainless steel reed (40 dents per 10cm), 800 x 330mm long Texsolv heddles, lease and tie-up sticks and sixteen warp sticks. Bench not included.
Dimensions: height 127cm, depth 99cm, width 135cm
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