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When I wrote the title to this post, I had to take a moment to stop and reflect on how thankful I am. Matt and I have been doing projects in our own home for so long that we have come to a point that there isn't a ton more to do….. almost (you know I can always come up with little things here and there). When we became debt free (find out how we did that HERE and HERE), Matt and I had a long talk about what our next steps were. You can read about that HERE. We have been in the thick of our third flip project. When we bought our first flip house last summer, I had no idea what would be in store for us on this flip journey.I shared our first flip house on the blog HERE and our second flip was actually a duplex that we have kept and are renting out. You can read about that transformation HERE.
This post is not only fun to share with you, but it is a great reminder for me to look back on how far we have come. When you are knee-deep in a flip project, you can get overwhelmed and feel like nothing is getting done. Starting each of our flip projects with pictures on the day we get the keys has been a vital part for missing the overwhelm. When we are able to look back at what we started with, we are reminded of how far we have come.
With all of that said, welcome to our third flip. These photos were all taken on the day we closed and got the keys for the first time.
I have shared many videos on my Facebook page and Instagram page so make sure you are following me there as well.
Front View:
The plain for the front was to wash the house, get glass for the front window that was broke and add some plants to the right side of the house.
Living Room:
In here, we needed to remove all of the tile off of the floor, scrub all of the walls (see what we found to work best HERE), paint, add a window where the window air conditioner was, fix all the "patches" in the ceiling, new vent covers and carpet.
The kitchen needed a lot of work. We had to again fix all the patch work that was going on, remove the cabinets and the false "soffit" above the cabinets, add new countertops, a dishwasher, new stove, a coffee station, flooring, lighting, trim and paint. We also removed the faux brick backsplash.
Utility Room:
The utility room was so dark and dingy. It was dirty like the rest of the house. We had to clean the walls, paint, add a washer and dryer, paint the floor, continue the kitchen floor into this room a bit, add a new back door and screen door, clean the furnace and add central air.
All three bedrooms needed the same work. We had to removed all the tile on the floors that still had tile, scrub walls, paint, change out all the outlets and switches to white and carpet. We also changed out all the door knobs so they matched.
The bathroom was a mess. We needed to add a new vanity, mirror, outlet and toilet. We needed new flooring and had to remove the tile panels off the walls. We fixed the patchwork that was in here as well. We needed to paint and come up with a solution for the heavily textured walls. New door knob, shower curtain and a lot of cleaning.
Back yard and back of house:
The back of the flip house and the yard work was probably the biggest job at this flip project. The yard is huge and there are a lot of mature trees that haven't been taken care of for years. The yard was full of sticks, limbs and leaves that took us weeks to get rid of. We also removed two trees and cut a lot of branches to make the yard look better. We had to plant grass seed at the back of the house because there was none from lack of maintenance. We removed some of the wire fencing on the driveway and other side of the house.
The back of the house needed cleaned and painted. There were tons of wires that led to nowhere so we removed them. We added the new back door and screen door. The gutters and windows needed cleaned and the back stoop lifted.
The back yard is our favorite part of the property. There are a mama and papa owl living in the trees in the back and we have seen so many different birds that we have never seen before. The size of the yard makes it a great candidate for all kinds of things. The mature trees are beautiful and we have planned out what we would plant and where we would put a garden if we were living there.
This flip house is a perfect house for a single person, a couple or even a young couple with their first child. When we are finished with it, they will be able to move right in and not have to worry about a thing except personalizing it to make it their own. Stay tuned because I will be sharing the after photos when we finish!
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I have presented a critique of the first part of Sean Carroll's lecture, "God Is Not a Good Theory". In that first part, Carroll considers possible universes such as one consisting of a single particle in motion. In this essay, I critique the second part of his lecture, which pits God vs. the multiverse. That second part begins with his critique of the argument of the fine tuning of the universe.
Carroll's view is that the existence of the multiverse, not the existence of God, is compatible with such fine tuning of physical parameters. Further, he claims that the probability of a theory, such as the multiverse, depends not on the number of elements in the set to which the theory applies, but rather on the number of principles which compose the theory.
Carroll accepts as valid the extremely low probability of the combined values of the physical parameters, which permit life as we know it in our region of the multiverse. Our region is just one of the regions in the multiverse. In many other regions, the numerical values of physics may be different and not hospitable to such life.
Implicitly in this perspective, the low probability depends upon the actual existence of the other regions, the other elements of the multiverse set. This view of probability is erroneous, because it views probability as characteristic of reality, i.e. as ontological, rather than as a solely logical concept. It confuses thought with reality. As an aside, note that this same error also voids the fine tuning argument for the existence of God.
Probability and Random Selection are Solely Logical
Probability is the fractional concentration of an element in a logical set. Random selection is a logical process of identifying a population of new logical sets based on the probabilities of a logical source set. In contrast, the fractional concentration of a material element in a set of existing material elements is density, not probability.
In illustration, consider a source set in which the probability of heads is one-half and the probability of tails is one-half. Based on these probabilities of the source, a population of all sets of two elements each, is a population identified by four sets. One set is composed of two heads, one set of two tails and two sets of one head and one tail. In contrast, based on a density of one head per two elements and one tail per two elements, all sets of a population of two elements will consist of one head and one tail.
In a material simulation, random selection is the human ignorance of the material details, e.g., the material details of a coin flip, which materially determine the outcome of the flip. In logic, random selection is an algorithm for identifying a population of new sets based on the fractional concentrations of a source set or an algorithm expressing the replication of a source set in its fractional concentrations.
The multiverse, which Carroll associates with the fine tuning argument, is a material set. However, material illustrations or simulations of probability are merely visual aids to the understanding of purely logical concepts, elements and sets. This can be seen in the following analogy.
It is generally conceded that the top card after shuffling a deck of playing cards is a good material analogy of probability. The deck of cards is a material counterpart to a set of fifty-two unique logical elements. Shuffling is the material counterpart to random selection. The top card is the material counterpart representing the probability of one over fifty-two.
However, it is not just the top card that can represent this probability. Each card in its own location in the shuffled deck represents this probability. This implies that the unique sequence of the entire deck after shuffling is the material counterpart of a probability of one over all possible sequences. That number of sequences is fifty-two factorial or 8.06 x 10^67.
In this second analogy of probability, shuffling is still the material counterpart of the logical concept of random selection. The sequence of the deck after shuffling is the counterpart representing the probability. However, due to constraints of mass and time, there can be no material counterpart of the logical set from which the random selection is made.
Current estimates of the mass and lifespan of the earth are 6 x 10^24 kg and 1.42 x 10^17 sec. Yet, this latter, extremely low probability, illustrated by the visual aid of shuffling a deck of cards, is equal in logical validity to the much larger probability of one over fifty-two, even though there can be no existent material analog of the set of 8.06 x 10^67 different sequenced decks of playing cards from which the random selection is made.
Probability applies solely to logical elements, logical sets and logical populations of sets. Material illustrations are analogical, merely visual aids. Thus, the relationships of probability cannot be inferred from material measurements as scientific relationships are inferred.
For example, randomness as such was not inferred from Mendel's classical experiments with flower color. What was inferred was the binary division and recombination of genetic factors controlling flower color. The relationships of probability were used as a tool of ignorance of the determinate processes occurring at the biochemical level.
We employ the mathematics of probability when we are ignorant of the material factors at the level at which randomness is posited. Consequently, the multiverse, when judged as the material embodiment of the relationships of probability, embodies a self-contradiction, the conflation of thought with reality.
How is fine-tuning explained? Ontological probability. Our universe is one of the many existent elements of an existing multiverse, according to Carroll. According to this rationale, the probability of the sequence of a deck of 52 cards requires the existence of 8.06 x 10^67 decks of cards.
Equivocal Use of the Word, Probability
Carroll uses his analysis of probability and the fine tuning argument as segue into a discussion of the Bayesian probability of the multiverse. He claims it is an error to view the theory which leads to the multiverse as ontologically extravagant just because the multiverse itself can be characterized as ontologically extravagant.
The existence of the multiverse in its extravagance is not a postulate, but the conclusion of a theory which is conceptually parsimonious. The probability of a theory is not a function of the number of elements in the set to which it leads. Rather, the probability of a theory is a function of the number of principles or postulates of which it is composed.
A sleight of mind, namely equivocation, has just been perpetrated. In logic, the probability of one region of a material multiverse may be viewed as equal to one over the number of regions in the multiverse. By analogy, this corresponds to the fractional concentration of an element in a logical set. In contrast, the probability of the validity of a theory is a judgment regarding the human certitude of the theory's being true.
These two concepts of probability are completely unrelated. This extreme equivocation is facilitated by the use of the same numerical range of zero to one to express the two disparate concepts. The one concept is a quantity, fractional concentration. The other concept is a quality, human certitude.
It is quite remarkable that a university professor, proficient in mathematics, should be self-deceived by this equivocation. To one versed in mathematics, it should be apparent that probability, as the fractional concentration of an element, is the probability of an element and not the probability of a set. Likewise, it should be apparent that probability, as the human certitude of the validity of a theory, viewed as an integral set of principles, is the probability of that integral set and not of any of the principles, which are the elements comprising the set.
Probability, defined as the fractional concentration of an element of a set, cannot have the same meaning as the probability of a set. Carroll states that the probability of the multiverse theory depends on the number elements in the theory, where the theory is a set, not that the probability depends upon the theory as an element of a set.
Sean Carroll expects us to reach a conclusion of atheism (1) based on the conflation of (a) the relationships of probability, which are purely logical, with (b) the relationships of measurable material properties, which exist in material entities, i.e. a conclusion based on the confusion of thought with reality and (2) based on an equivocation, which conflates fractional concentrations of elements in logical numerical sets with the human certitude of the truth of a proposition.

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Ankle boots are a great substitution to boots during fall and winter seasons. They go well with everything and are warm and comfortable to wear. From the office to a night out, ankle boots are a good invesment.
Here are few ankle boots inspirations to welcome home.
1.2.3 Steve Madden 4. Alexander Wang 5. vince Brigham 6. Madde Girl 7. Steven by Steven Madden 8. Acne Studio 9. Topshop 10. Asos 11. Steve by Steve Madden 12. 13.14. Asos 15. Mango


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Why the AFC East is upside-down – Tuesday NFL Notebook
Call me crazy, but from here it looks like the best team in the AFC East are the Miami Dolphins.
Sure, easy enough to say after a huge – slaughter is not too strong a word – win over New England. Easy enough to say after Ronnie Brown's five touchdown game. And it is easy to say it, too.
Because their already tepid schedule just got a whole lot easier.
The Dolphins' schedule is by no means completely lame – they play the suddenly surging Chargers in week five and the Broncos in week nine – but it has a few easy games: The Rams in week 13; The Texans in week six; Kansas City in week 16.
For a team that suddenly looks like it's found it's rhythm, those games could be huge.
Down the stretch, let's say that Maimi has managed to keep pace with whomever is in the lead – most likely New England, or perhaps the Bills. Thanks to their early-season win over a division rival, they'll almost have a half-step towards a playoff spot.
By beating New England like that, the Dolphins have made a statement to the other teams. They're not the hapless fins of a year ago. Chad Pennington is throwing the ball well, Ronnie Brown is running (for now) exceptionally well – ending any controversy for who should be their featured back – and their defence, 28th in the league last year, held one of the great receiving corps to just over 150 yards and a single major.
It's a statement. The Dolphins are back. And in a mess of an AFC East, they could just end up on top.
Speaking of the AFC East, how about those Bills?
Undefeated yes. But overrated?
Sure, they have yet to lose a game. They sit on top of their division – in wins, in points, in total yards, in defence, etc, etc. The rest of the teams in the AFC East are far, far back of them.
But I'm not sure if they're as good as they seem so far.
For three quarters, they were outplayed by the Raiders. Their running game wasn't getting them anywhere, and Jamarcus Russell, who looked competent in stretches, picked their pass defence apart.
Okay, that's a lie. He was overthrowing, wildly throwing, throwing it away for most of the afternoon.
But still, the Raiders were the ones getting downfield – the Bills punted their first four possessions. Remember, going into this game the Bills were eight point favourites. But the Bills only won with a late-game rally, scoring on their last three possessions.
This is nothing new for the Bills, who had a similar comeback the week before against Jacksonville, with a 10-point fourth quarter.
This marks two comebacks for the Bills. The Bills! Remember the old line, "nobody circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills"? Remember their history of faltering late in games?
To some extent, I'm willing to say they've turned a new leaf. Their point-differential is the best in the AFC East (the only positive one, at that). They've scored 78 points, third in their conference. And they have an easy schedule, to boot.
Normally, perhaps, they'd be a sleeper team. But in the AFC East, which is so messed up right now (I know I've already said that, but bear with me here), they're hidden no more. They're marked as one of, perhaps the, team to beat in the AFC. And of the teams to beat, they look like the most beatable.
Finally, the Chargers look like a powerhouse.
They decimated, chrewed up, ran up the score on the New York Jets, in what was admittedly a pretty uneventful game.
The Jets fell behind early and spent most of the game in catchup mode, going for fourth downs, going to two-point conversions and trying the inside kicks.
Naturally, these never seemed to work as often as Greg Esterbrook loves to say they would, but that's life for you. Sure, you may get only a few yards each play – and need less then those on a fourth down – but not every play will work.
But enough of that.
The Chargers were the story Monday night. They roared back to life, thanks to a two-touchdown night from LT (who only had 60 yards – and an average carry of less then three). They intercepted three passes, even running one back for a touchdown early in the second quarter.
After a bad loss the week before, when Denver pulled out a tough one (with a little help from an errant whistle), this was the kind of win they needed. One where they power over their opponent – one that seemed kind of good, too. The kind of win that can mark a change in the way season is going.
One writer said after the game that if the Chargers make the playoffs, thanks should go to that referee. Perhaps. I'd mark the season change to Antonio Cromartie's interception-return touchdown as the turning point, though – it gave San Diego a 10-point lead, and seemed to wake up the team. By the end of that half, the Chargers had a 31-14 lead and were firmly in control of the game.
It'll be neat to see if they can keep that momentum going next week.


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The fiercely battled India 4G market has service providers that offer unique benefits, some come with better data speed and some with better availability. A recent report on India's internet dynamics says that Reliance Jio, the newest operator in Indian telecom business, has got the maximum coverage and offers almost hundred per cent availability. At the same time the report says Bharti airtel offers better speed.
OpenSignal, a firm that tracks telecom networks across the globe, in its latest report said Jio beats all its rivals in terms of 4G availability.
"Jio is still far ahead of its key rivals in 4G availability, beating all three (Airtel, Vodafone, Idea) by at least 27 percentage points in our measurements," cites Opensignal. In its report titled 'State of the Mobile Network -India', the firm said LTE signal of Jio's network was available 96.4% of times in December-February period, up from 95.6% in October period. In the previous studied period also Jio was well ahead of its competitors in terms of availability.
In comparison, Airtel's LTE network was available 66.81% – the lowest among all operators – during the studied period. Vodafone has got the second highest 4G availability – 68.83% and Idea Cellular with 68.15%.
"Such a score is exceptional, reflecting Jio's commitment to build out a 4G-only network without 3G mobile data services to fall back on. What's more, Jio's impressive LTE reach is only improving, though incrementally. In our last India report in October, we measured Jio's 4G availability at 95.6%," the report says.
In terms of 4G download speed, there is a complete overturn. Bharti Airtel, India's first 4G operator, the report says offers fastest download speed, at 9.31 mbps. Jio, in contrast, offers the lowest speed among all four operators – of 5.13 mbps. Vodafone and Idea's speeds are recorded at 6.98 mbps and 7.27 mbps respectively.
The report also says that despite these data speeds offered by various operators, India's position in global map is disheartening.
"Even the best LTE speed score in India was well below the global 4G download average of 16.9 Mbps recorded in our State of LTE report. In that same report we found India ranked last of the 88 countries analyzed in 4G speed," the report added.
At present India 4G market is being served primarily by four private operators – Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Idea Cellular and Vodafone India. BSNL, though does not offer 4G, is the only state run operator competing against these four players on a pan India scale.


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BIG CYPRESS — The Ahfachkee School's Parent Teacher Student Organization received a donation of $700 from the Starting Line Foundation on Feb. 14.
Founded by Mario and Lorraine Posada, Starting Line Foundation's mission is "to encourage, equip and empower individuals which in turn will foster a growing movement of leaders and ultimately strengthen our community."
The Posadas began the foundation in June 2017 as a way to continue mentoring youth, which Mario had been doing elsewhere in Immokalee with at-risk students. The foundation's first student brought a few friends with him and completed the 10-week, faith-based program. Today that student is back in school and knows the value of what he lost.
"A dream is only a dream if you take no action," Mario Posada said. "I just want to help them become the best person they can be with a foundation based in scripture."
The donation to Ahfachkee is another way to give back to youth and will help the school meet the students' needs with extra items they may need.


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eSignLive Strengthens Insurance Industry Presence with Major Client Win
insurance industry. Silanis already counts several top Property & Casualty and life insurers among its clients, two of whom have signed agreements with Silanis in the last six months. "Silanis' solutions are the safest choice for the insurance industry, because they are proven, trusted, and offer the best possible transactional evidence," said Tommy Petrogiannis, president of Silanis Technology. "This implementation will allow our client to offer an unparalleled customer experience, while distinguishing itself as a leader in this space." Cross-channel support was still crucial in this carrier's selection of Silanis, as agents will continue to generate the majority of policies. Silanis e-signatures will benefit these agents by allowing them to approve customer enrolment applications electronically, dramatically simplifying the process for all involved and giving agents more time to provide the best possible customer service. Silanis' zero-client, zero-download core e-signature solution platform, ApproveIt® Web Server, combines electronic signature capabilities with advanced management features to process, capture and store all information that is unique to each transaction and produce the best electronic evidence of who signed what, when, where and how. This key insurance customer will also soon benefit from dramatically reduced turnaround times, eliminated paper and mail delivery costs, strong electronic evidence and the ability to fully leverage existing IT investments. A recent TowerGroup report underscored the multiple benefits of e-signatures, referring to "reports that processing time decreased about 50 percent and transactional costs declined up to 75 percent." (1) About Silanis Founded in 1992, Silanis Technology Inc. is the largest and most experienced provider of electronic signature solutions. More than 1,400 government and commercial organizations, representing two million users, depend on Silanis' solutions to accelerate operations, improve service and reduce costs. The company's solutions not only eliminate the inefficiencies of paper; they provide reliable and auditable business records needed to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations and policies.
(1) Electronic Signature and Secure Forms in the Insurance Industry: Taking the P&C Pen to the Web. By Karen Pauli. TowerGroup: October 2007.


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I'm happy to announce I will be a part of the re-launch of Kathryn Le Veque's World of De Wolfe Pack this September! My story is a contemporary/suspense romance. I can't wait to share it with the world. Here is a better look at the cover art:
One night of passion leaves Noelle Dewolfe Graham longing for her Mr. Mysterious…
An undercover operative, Kane Delaney, leaves the woman he loves in order to protect her. A case he's working on takes a turn for the worst leaving him no choice but to return to her for aide. Noelle is the one person he can trust, even if she has every right to be angry with him.
Taking an impromptu vacation at her family's lake house Noelle is surprised to find Kane at the back door. He's injured, surly, and every bit as gorgeous as she remembers. Lucky for him she's a doctor and doesn't hold a grudge.
Can they survive the threats surrounding them long enough to rekindle their growing passion or will Kane's dangerous life destroy them forever?
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How to Avoid Harmful BPA Plastics in your Food Supply
Personally I do not think the FDA is doing enough to control the use of Bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastic used in baby bottles, water bottles, food packaging, other drink bottles and especially canned goods.
Should you be worried? The simple answer is Yes! And rightly so.
Canada is already on the band wagon disallowing said plastics to be used, why shouldn't the good US of A not follow along, eh?!?
OK, now you ask, 'why should I be any worried?' Normally, I am not one to warn people like this, but as I lay down last night after reading an article on the subject of harmful plastics in our food while simultaneously catching the Food Network's popular TV Show, "Food Unwrapped", I watched the show whose topic was all things 'orange' and caught site of thousands of plastic bottles being filled with orange creme milk which were then fed to school children who readily drank the stuff. Yikes!
It lead me in deciding to write an article about this very subject. Immediately, I knew I should rethink what is even in my own refrigerator and what would I do to help avoid this plastic. Are these plastics well labeled that they contain BPA? No, not always…how so very nice for us unassuming consumers.
What is Bispherol A (BPA) and how does it harm us?
When the plastic bottles are exposed to boiling water for sterilization and even for pasteurization, BPA is released – and get this, can be released as much as 55 times than that of normal exposure of simply drinking from a plastic bottle that contains BPA, since the heat releases the toxins. Exposing the plastics to our dishwashers doesn't necessarily make the cut either, as some scientists hesitate to say that this is safe, since the plastics are heated up so during the washing process.
And what does it do to our body? Frankly you really do not want to know – but it has been linked to many illnesses and diseases. Want to know a few? Obesity, diabetes, cancer, ADD, and premature onset of puberty just to name a few.
I quote, "The fear has been that exposure to BPA can cause birth defects and developmental problems. In addition, exposure to BPA has been blamed for a variety of other problems, including cancer, diabetes, obesity and attention-deficit disorder." – a recent article from the US News.com site (links below).
Now just think about the jump in numbers for ADD, diabetes, obesity and its correlation to the increasing use of plastics in our food supply. Hmmm, makes you think, yes? Well it should!
Here's another quote from the NY Times: "While most of the focus is on products for children, including clear plastic bottles and canned infant formula, the chemical is also used in food-storage containers, some clear plastic pitchers used for filtered water, refillable water bottles and the lining of soft-drink and food cans."
What seems to make the exposure or releasing of the harmful toxins greater is the heat. Scrubbing your plastic bottles makes it even worse as studies show.
Here's another quote from the NY Times that shows you how wide its exposure hits our population…"The 2003-4 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found detectable levels of BPA in 93 percent of urine samples collected from more than 2,500 adults and children over 6." WOW!!!! – Now you see why I was so concerned when I saw the multitude of kids drinking the orange creme milk from the plastic bottles. I am not saying that these plastic bottles that the kids were drinking from contained PBA – but do know those bottles were pasteurized with the milk in them…just saying.
How to Avoid PBA in your Food:
Start first of all to rethink how your foods are contained. Do you buy ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, salad dressing? Most of us do… switch to glass. Most of these food items are available in glass containers. You just have to look for them on your store shelves.
What about storing foods already cooked? Well – rethink that too…Check the plastic containers and bottles on the bottom…"Any product made of hard, clear plastic is probably made from polycarbonate unless the manufacturer specifically states that it's BPA-free. One way to check is to look for the triangle stamp on or near the bottom: polycarbonate plastics should have the numeral 7 in the triangle, sometimes with the letters PC." – NY Times (link below)
Rethink your canned goods as well….
Plastic bottles are not your only concern…rethink your canned goods in addition…Canned Goods you ask? Yes! "While much of the focus is on plastic bottles, most human exposure occurs through the lining of canned foods. Canned beverages appear to contain less of the chemical than canned foods like soup, pasta, fruits and vegetables, which are often processed at high temperatures. Virtually every canned product, even those labeled organic, has a liner with BPA. One brand, Eden Organic Baked Beans, says it uses a BPA-free can." – NY Times (link below)
Now before you start throwing food away, simply rethink your future purchases. Switch to fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. For storing your food, select glass, porcelain, and stainless-steel containers.
Some useful links to learn more that I think you may find of interest…
Now that you have learned a little, to help yourself and your family more, do not be afraid to make your own soups, grow your own vegetables, eat foods in moderation and certainly always eat a large variety of foods ( i.e. don't stick with the same thing everyday) – serve up fresh fruits and vegetables since, as studies continuously show us that these foods in particular can really help you staying as healthy as possible due to their phytochemicals and antioxidants contents being readily available.
And come to think of it, let people know about this issue, spread the word in anyway you can. The more you know, the more you are forewarned and can do something to help not only yourself, but all those you care about.
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I totally agree. I am not the type of person to leave comments but since moving to europe from U S I find myself comparing everything!! In europe bpa is not a problem. I recently contacted Chicco, a baby products manufacterer and was told that the bpa consumed was within european safe levels.ok!I also learned that other popular baby products manufacters make bpa and non bpa for us market. I had to ask my sister to send me bpa free bottles for my newborn daughter. glass is ok but while out with baby not so practicul.love your site by the way,im a busy mom to 7!!!
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I have also heard that Nestle's chocolate milk powder is filled with naughty stuff (mercury) which should raise people's eyebrows to make their own chocolate syrup!


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Pam, a good family friend (and essentially honorary family member), posted a very good comment on my latest screenplay post. She had a couple questions about my screenplay and I realize I haven't said a lot about it. Part of this is out of paranoia of my ideas being stolen and part of it is because I feel silly talking about the story when it's still in its early stages. But, since she asked, and since I love nothing more than talking about it, here goes.
I keep referring to "Rush Week" as "'Mean Girls' goes to college," which, a friend recently pointed out, is not helpful if you've never seen that movie. "Mean Girls," written by Tina Fey, stars Lindsay Lohan before she was crazy. She plays a high school student who, until recently, was home schooled. She begins public school and, in spite of herself, ends up running around with the cool kids. Completely disgusted by their horrible personalities, she decides to exact revenge on the popular crowd on behalf of her real friends, a couple of misfits. My screenplay takes place in a college setting and centers around a college freshman who seeks to go undercover for the school newspaper and write about the five sororities on her campus. She writes mean things about them, they retaliate with mean spirited pranks, she guns for them even harder, she finds redemption and realizes she may have been wrong in her initial impressions of Greek life. It's based on a real article I once wrote about the rush process at my college that pissed off about every sorority on campus, except instead of thinking I might have made a mistake, it took me a few years to realize I may have been a little too hard on everyone involved.
Q. Are you looking for a commercial "hit" or just seeing if there's an audience for your message?
A. This is, in my mind, more commercial hit material than my masterpiece. I am really proud of what I've written, but I am also writing it while keeping in mind its mainstream potential. This is not an indie film script. I'm hoping to write my "Little Miss Sunshine" down the road after I have some more experience. As for a message, I like to think this is a story about journalistic ethics. But since most people couldn't care less about ethical journalism, let's say it's about sorority girls and non-sorority girls learning to be nice to each other and not dumping pig blood on anyone at the prom. That sounds far more interesting.
Q. What's your target audience? If you need to expand your world, you might want to think about who exactly you'd like to have read your script. Will your audience be your age? Your dad's age? Tall? Married? Precocious? (Hannah [my ten-month-old niece] might be interested in eating your script).
A. My audience will likely be the 18-34 demographic – maybe college educated, maybe not. This is a PG-13 script, not R. A web site I read recommended I "interview" my major characters in order to get to know them better, and as a result, write them better. Make them seem more real to the reader. I am hoping to do this exercise very soon because I think it will help my dialogue flow a little easier.
So, thanks Pam, for asking some good questions. I am writing a lot this week, and it's very encouraging to me to know that people are interested in how it's going!


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Saturday 2/2/19 – Second screening day
Another beautiful day in Guatemala. Today we screened our second wave of patients and the diverse mixture of stories continued.
Everybody loved that little Fernando returned with his parents. His father is a nurse and specifically sought out our mission for his son's treatment. We have seen the family now for more than 6 years and it pained us in the first years to ask them to be patient: Even though Fernando had quite a prominent cleft and protruding upper teeth, the time for a most successful surgical intervention had not come. Quite different now and after the past year's surgeries, the consultation with Dr. John today now reveals that all the prior interventions have healed well and that our little friend is now ready for more involved maxillar- and orthodontic treatment (further consultation with Dr. Brian pending). Poor little Fernando has still quite a way ahead of him, but he is on the right way now and everybody here loves this friendly outgoing little guy, as you can see from the pictures attached.
My personal highlight of the day was to gain little 7 yr Alejandro's trust who initially just curled up in his parent's arms and appeared to be not thrilled at all to be examined by a group of "gringo-medicos". But some patience and bribery with toy cars ended up with him brightly smiling at me while we were racing the cars down the hospital corridors. It is amazing how much superpowers one still hase with those younger kids to make their day a memorable one (and vice versa). At the same time it is a sober realization how much those superpowers wane as the kids get older (I guess every parent of growing up kids can sympathize …).
At the end of this 2nd day we have screened a little bit over 58 patients and have a pre-selection of more than 25 to end up on the surgery schedule. "Pre-selection" because we will still need to have anesthesia evaluation throughout tomorrow.
Talking "bitterly missed anesthesia": The remaining team from Iowa incl. our Drs. Swanson and Mueller arrived at noontime safely from Guatemala city and is ready to rock – As to wit: While I am writing these lines on the hospital's roof garden the floors beneath me are buzzing with activity to set up wards and OR rooms for tomorrow's first surgeries… so stay tuned, more to come.
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Gabriel Knight is a Schattenjäger (shadow hunter) who starred in three paranormal adventure games designed by Jane Jensen and released by Sierra On-Line during the 1990s. Known for their rich, mature storylines, all three Gabriel Knight ® games received a bunch of industry awards including Best of E3, Best Story, Adventure Game of the Year, and Game of the Year from publications such as Computer Gaming World, PC Gamer, Gamespot, and CNET. The rakish rogue became an instant favorite of adventure gamers everywhere.


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Bottle water cooler Cool Twister
The first bottle water cooler of the world, cools boiling water within 80 seconds of the exact temperature of 40, 50, 60 or 70°C. It works with just cold water-according to the simple principle of heat exchange.
Dental soother Miss Denti
Miss Denti is a special soother and has been developed in conjunction with the orthodonist Dr. Kai Hagemann, to provide improved protection for children against tooth and jaw misalignment.
Heat pad Bellywell
The heat pad soothes stomach aches caused by complaints such as infant colic ord digestion problems and creating a better sense of overall well-being.
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Store Manager, Food Safety Manager
Oversaw ordering, pricing, marketing and presentation of all fresh produce in the store (both from our own farm and vendors), including daily changes based on pricing/seasonality. Instituted guidelines to reduce wasted food (and money) in produce dept.
- Hired and trained new employees, planning schedules for 30-40 staff; updated training manuals; organized/updated all employee paperwork (w-4s, servsafe certificates, injury log, etc.)
- Coordinated daily operations of busy vegetarian restaurant and grocery store, promoting smooth work-flow and accuracy of operations; addressed customer complaints; guided employees; identified and resolved issues as they arrived
- Created new menu items for smoothie bar and to-go case based on seasonal prices and surpluses; researched ingredients and introduced menu of 'tonics' designed to address specific health goals
- Certified CA food safety manager; achieved a 75% improvement in length of health inspection report
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Quality Assurance/food Safety Manager
Developed the standards for the plant to produce safe and high quality ground beef.
- Developed and implemented GMP, Food Safety programs to all employees.
- Trained sanitation employees on proper cleaning procedures and use of chemicals.
- Audited and approved suppliers for meat and not meat items.
- SQF Practitioner - wrote the protocols, procedures according to SQF guidelines.
- Maintained SQF Level 3 for last 2 years.
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Plant Sanitarian / Food Safety Manager
- Responsible for the Master Cleaning Schedule (MCS) Sanitation and Food Safety level of the facility. Conducted the monthly in-house inspections and GMP inspections with follow-up to insure all observations were corrected in a timely manner with little or no carryovers.
- Helped write cleaning procedures and chemical cleaning validation procedures for all processing equipment.
- Responsible to inspect all equipment after our daily chemical cleaning activities were accomplished to insure equipment was ready for scheduled on time production activities.
- Responsible for ordering all cleaning chemicals while maintaining budget guidelines.
- Responsible to insure all cleaning activities were effective in the time guidelines to insure little or no over time was accrued.
- Assist in preparation for all corporate, third party and regulatory inspections that are scheduled throughout the year. Helped with the preparation of our first SQF audit (Level 2) we achieved a 100% rating on the desk audit and 100% rating on the plant physical audit with only 2 minor issues noted.
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Food Safety Manager
Responsible for creating and managing the food safety program including Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Agricultural Practices for industry certification. Oversee daily production and expansion of facility.
- Created company food safety program from ground up including: HACCP, SOP's, SSOP's.
- Oversaw chili fermentation capacity expansion of 483%.
- Secured company wide industry certification for Good Manufacturing & Good Agricultural Practices.
- Train and manage personnel to maintain high industry standards.
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Quality Assurance/food Safety Manager
Direct and manage all aspects of the quality operation for this 25 million case production facility.
- Responsible for researching and conducting root cause analysis of all quality problems; coordinate correction to manufacturing procedure, purchased components, tooling, etc. to restore quality and determines proper handling of defective material/products.
- Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to establish quality and reliability expectancy of finished production.
- Maintain quality control files and manuals.
- Manage and direct subordinates engaged in process control, inspection and analytical testing of raw material, finished syrup and final product to ensure continuous quality and process improvement.
- Increased market samples in specification by 22%.
- Certified in HAACP principles by the Royal Institute of Public Health - London, UK.
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Certified Food Safety Manager /g.m
- Maintained all record keeping procedures without error
- Accurately calculated and made daily deposits of up to $4,000
- Ordering of all food and stock for the store, while confirming correct inventory counts performed by assistants and shift runners.
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Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager
Oversee and manage all food safety, quality management systems, sanitation & regulatory adherence of a mid to large size USDA and FDA inspected food production and distribution company.
- Company liaison and management representative between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-
- Develop, implement and manage GFSI-BRC Food Safety Program including the successful completion of the company's first audit with the score of "B" in 2013. Improved the score to an "A" in 2014.
- Management representative for all association meetings and trade shows (NAMA, AAMP, and MeatAMI).
- Company administrator for posting required documents and site maintenance on iCiX and Aspirago.
- Develop and validate quality parameters and product specifications for products manufactured for the company and our customers under their private label brands.
- Develop, implement and manage all aspects of sanitation for the production and warehouse facility.
- Report directly to the president of the company any new or improved food safety programs or technologies.
- Successfully completed Food Safety Assessments conducted by EIAO's with no company interruption.
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Environmental Health and Food Safety Manager
Successfully created, developed, implemented and currently lead and maintain a GFSI-certified food safety and quality program through PrimusGFS
- Created and maintain a system for compliance with all food safety, state and federal regulatory requirements including conduct of internal audits
- Create, revise, control and manage all documents and programs pertaining to food safety, environmental health and OSHA including the development of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including sanitation SOPs, associated record forms, job descriptions, work instructions and on-site training programs
- Developed and currently lead and manage the HACCP team and HACCP program
- Extensive knowledge of AIB, SQF 2000 and PrimusGFS standards
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Food Safety Manager
Responsible for providing facility support, and oversee compliance with, facility and corporate Food Safety systems such as HACCP, Hygienic Zoning, Environmental Pathogen Monitoring, and Facility Food Safety Training.
- Certified HACCP Manager
- SQF Practitioner
- Manage HACCP program
- Achieved SQF recertification with a score of 95
- Directly involved with working with FDA investigators during unannounced inspections
- Directly involved in company and 3rd party audits
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Inventory and Food Safety Manager
Direct receiving and inventory start up operations for a new 135,000 square foot distribution facility.
- Implement RF inventory system and AIB food safety program. Achieved superior rating with AIB program.
- Train warehouse personnel on GDP, SOP and the handling of material receipts and returns.
- Direct and manage the facility operations and food safety program.
- Manage distribution facility with a $3.5M inventory, 1500 SKU. Achieved shrink lost less than $3k per month.
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WashCo supply new commercial dryer to Chepstow Nursing and Care Home
The Priory is a dual registered nursing and care home in Llandogo near Chepstow. Sitting in three acres of garden with magnificent views over the Wye Valley, the home provides a high standard of care to both short term and respite inmates as well as long term care for those who need it.
The home had dealt with WashCo Commercial Laundry Systems before, so, when they needed a new dryer last autumn they had no hesitation in going to WashCo again. They selected a Huebsch stacked tumbler providing two x 13.6kg capacity dryers – maximising drying capacity and minimising space.
The home has 57 single rooms, nearly all en suite and the laundry handles everything produced in the home – bed linen, towels, dining room and kitchen items and of course all the residents' personal laundry. It is operated during the day by head of laundry, Wendy Clayton and a part time assistant, and as necessary out of hours by the care staff. "Evening and night time us is variable," Wendy told us, "but I reckon on average the equipment is working 14 hours a day throughout the week. The new dryers are brilliant, easy to use, efficient and reliable!"
Scott McHattie, manager of the home, also told us how happy they were with the new dryers and with WashCo's service.
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Brent W. Roberts is a Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois, in the Social-Personality-Organizational Division. Dr. Roberts received his Ph.D. from Berkeley in 1994 in Personality Psychology and worked at the University of Tulsa until 1999 when he joined the faculty at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He received the J. S. Tanaka Dissertation Award for methodological and substantive contributions to the field of personality psychology in 1995. He has since been awarded the Carol and Ed Diener Mid-Career award in Personality Psychology, The Theodore Millon Mid-Career award in Personality Psychology, the Henry Murray Award, and was recently acknowledged by Thomson Reuters as a highly cited researcher for 2016 & 2017 and received an Honorary Doctorate of Psychology from the University of Basel. He has served as the Associate Editor for the Journal of Research in Personality, and Psychological Science, as a member-at-large, Executive Officer, and President for the Association for Research in Personality, as a member of the Data Monitoring Committee of the Health and Retirement Study, and on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Review, and Perspectives on Psychological Science. He is currently the Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Initiative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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- Personality Development
- Personality Assessment
- Personality and Health
- Conscientiousness
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- How conscientious are you?
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- Psych 541 spring 2019 reading list
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Research Interests
Dr. Roberts's primary line of research is dedicated to understanding the patterns of continuity and change in personality across the decades of adulthood and the mechanisms that affect these patterns. Dr. Roberts has a second line of research on personality assessment. This research line includes studies focusing on the meaning and scope of the trait of conscientiousness and the relationship between conscientiousness and the health process, the utility of contextualized assessments of personality, and the use of IRT in personality assessment.
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Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley
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Adolescent impulsivity as a sex-dependent and subtype-dependent predictor of impulsivity, alcohol drinking and dopamine D 2 receptor expression in adult ratsHammerslag, L. R., Belagodu, A. P., Aladesuyi Arogundade, O. A., Karountzos, A. G., Guo, Q., Galvez, R., Roberts, B. W. & Gulley, J. M., Mar 2019, In : Addiction Biology. 24, 2, p. 193-205 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
A neo-socioanalytic model of personality developmentNye, C. D. & Roberts, B. W., Jan 1 2019, Work Across the Lifespan. Elsevier, p. 47-79 33 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Exploring the relative importance of normative and distinctive organizational preferences as predictors of work attitudesWood, D., Lowman, G. H., Harms, P. D. & Roberts, B. W., Feb 1 2019, In : Journal of Applied Psychology. 104, 2, p. 270-292 23 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
High school personality traits and 48-year all-cause mortality risk: Results from a national sample of 26 845 baby boomersChapman, B. P., Huang, A., Horner, E., Peters, K., Sempeles, E., Roberts, B. W. & Lapham, S., Feb 1 2019, In : Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 73, 2, p. 106-110 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Interpreting Behavior Genetic Models: Seven Developmental Processes to UnderstandBriley, D. A., Livengood, J. M., Derringer, J. L., Tucker-Drob, E. M., Fraley, R. C. & Roberts, B. W., Mar 15 2019, In : Behavior genetics. 49, 2, p. 196-210 15 p.
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Gorgeous Picture of a Bungalow House
This beautiful picture of a bungalow house will surely make you fall in love! Tiled roof and simple board is the highlight that makes the unique charm of this beautiful rural home. The large glass windows allow family members the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery surrounding the house. The country house has many similarities with the beautiful little bungalow house. Also with a rectangular wooden body, with a tiled roof.
However, by combining the wood with many different tones. The dark color for the body and the white for the corners of picture of a bungalow house has made the house stand out. Attracting every look! Wood is a highly versatile material. This is evident in the ease with which materials or styles vary. From classic to modern and above, that is suitable for a variety of weather conditions, whether hot or cold. This makes it easier for professionals to create a variety of designs.
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We live in a society where digital connectivity has an important place in our daily lives. And in this virtual world, we have the social networks.
I decided to use Instagram as a platform for this project and knowing that every time we publish a photo in our feed, a compression algorithm comes into action and publishes a photo with a lower quality, I had the following question: what happens if the same photo is republished a hundred times?
So, using one ID photo of me replicated eight times, I published, downloaded and republished the photo.
The need to have an identity on social networks is a matter of the digital age, but I wonder if after a hundred publications this identity becomes volatile, making us only random traces in black and white.


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Astronomy and Space Science
Astronomy is recognized in many countries as providing one of the most effective opportunities for inspiring youth to study physics, chemistry and maths, a valuable preparation for citizens of an increasingly technical society. (Prime Minister's Science, Engineering and Innovation Council. 17 June, 2004)
Trinity College was the first school in the Southern Hemisphere to have its own Robotic Telescope. The College has developed a state-of-the-art remote telescope facility that students can log on to from home and drive over the Internet. First is the "wow" factor of ownership of personal celestial images, but then students use these images to do real science. Digital astronomical images are incredibly amenable to analysis with a laptop and suitable software.
"Astronomy compels the soul to look upward, and leads us from this world to another" -
Plato, Philosopher
The Space Science aspect of the astronomy curriculum has students building rockets which are launched with the assistance of the Perth Advanced Rocketry Association and payloads are sent to near space via helium weather balloons. Students also have the opportunity of joining the Astronomy Club which offers many opportunities to expand scientific knowledge.
There is an Astronomy Scholarship available to students in Years 11 and 12 and we have a very good relationship with the International Space School in the USA and usually send one or two boys there each year to represent Australia. This is an inspiring opportunity for a student who has aspirations to work in an Astronomy related career.


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Happy Canada Day
It's been a couple of weeks since I have written a post. Lots has transpired.
After trying to be Superwoman, I hit a wall. I got sick the last week of June. Nothing serious – just a cold. But it was enough where I couldn't be around Dani or the boys. There was one day in particular when I felt like I had let Dani down.
On Friday, June 29 Dani headed to Sandbanks with the famjam camping for the weekend. Your friend is going through chemotherapy and is going camping you ask? Don't worry. I asked myself the exact same question but kept Barbara's words in the back of my head – don't give your opinion, just support.
Dani, however, had consulted her oncologist and he told her she was good to go. Take the necessary precautions while there (stay out of sun, don't overdo it, blah, blah, blah) and enjoy the time with your friends and family she was told.
A couple of weeks before going she gave all of her "Walkers4Knockers" a small token of her appreciation. At 6:00 pm on Canada Day we raised our drinks, cheersed our friend and reflected.
I sat in the backyard thinking about her journey – our journey. I was trying to process that this was still really happening. I thought about the number of people who came together to make sure Dani and her family had everything they needed to get through this. Making sure that the boys' routine was as normal as possible. Ensuring that meals were prepared so they didn't have to worry about groceries. Scribing at every doctor's appointment so they could revel in the emotion and they would still have clear notes/instructions when they walked out. It was quite extraordinary.
I also went to another place though. I was frustrated. While I was helping my bestie fight the fight of her life, my own corner man was missing. While my hubs was physically present I wasn't feeling supported the way I needed to be. I was somewhat in this on my own. It was devastating. But for now, I don't have time to do anything about it. My bestie needs me.


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October 2003: Missouri Route 66 & Illinois U.S. 40
Amber and I decided to take a weekend trip and head to St. Louis, Missouri to visit Six Flags. When we lived back east, we always enjoyed going to Six Flags' Great Adventure, particularly during Fright Fest. So we thought we'd try it here.
Unfortunately, we got rained out, so we opted to do other things instead. We did a little 66'ing and visited the Riverside Reptile Ranch. Leo the Lion grew much bigger and we got to hold snakes and alligators! yech
We also went to the Museum of Transport in St. Louis, which was really cool. They have an outdoor exhibit on trains (which we passed on due to the rain), but plenty inside. Boats, cars, buses, trailers…even a portion of the Coral Court Motel partially rebuilt, with many items from the motel as well.
We cruised back to Indianapolis on US 40.
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October 7, 2014
Chevron's acreage had an estimated NPV/acre of ~$4,000/acre, slightly above the average estimate of ~$3,700/acre, as per Rystad Energy's latest Duvernay analysis (North American Shale Report Q3/2014). NPV/acre is here estimated at an oil price of $100/bbl and a 10% discount rate.
This average includes the best acreage in Duvernay Shale, including Shell, Athabasca Oil Corporation, Encana, Talisman, among others. KUFPEC agreed to acquire 30% interest in about 330,000 net acres prospective for Duvernay play for $1.5 billion.
"Based only on the acreage acquired comprising 99,000 net acres, KUFPEC paid ~$15,100/acre, which is the highest value per acre ever paid in Duvernay Shale", says Sona Mlada, Analyst at Rystad Energy. In late 2012, when Petrochina acquired 49.9% interest in Encana's Duvernay acreage for C$2.18 billion, the company paid ~$9,960/acre. The acreage of Chevron is located in the liquids window of the Duvernay Shale, whereas Encana's acreage is exposed more to the condensate and gas window. "The initial production rates of the wells drilled on Encana's acreage are on average ~40% higher than the Chevron's wells; at the same time, Encana drills longer laterals. From all wells drilled in 2013 in Duvernay, Chevron had the highest average condensate content of ~70%," says Ms. Mlada.


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November 3, 2011 Theatermania.com
Tony Award-winning actress Phyllis Newman and illustrator Travis Foster will participate in a book signing, reading, and performance in conjunction with the recently published children's book, What's New At The Zoo?
November 1, 2011 Theatermania.com
Barnes & Noble has announced special event programming for its New York City stores during the month of December.
October 4, 2011 showbiz411.com
Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick learned a lot about dinosaurs last night. So did about 200 people who came to the American Museum of Natural History to support Friends in Deed.
September 27, 2011 Playbill.com
Phyllis Newman, Kate Baldwin, Nancy Opel, Alexandra Silber and more were on hand at Newman's apartment Sept. 27 to help celebrate the release of the new children's book.
September 27, 2011 Theatermania.com
PHOTO FLASH: Kate Baldwin, Polly Bergen, Phyllis Newman, et al. at What's New At The Zoo? Book Party
Tony Award-winning actress Phyllis Newman held a book party at her apartment on Central Park West for What's New At The Zoo? on Monday, September 26.


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Summer Camp is our favorite time of year. Over 200 kids a week join us for Little Cubs (Ages 3-5), Adventure Camp (Grades 1-5), and Teen Camp (Grades 6-9). Activities like World Cup Soccer, Dodgeball, Funtown/Splashtown, Camouflage, Whitewater Rafting, and Stage Shows are a few of the favorite activities among both the staff and the campers.
We are looking forward to seven great weeks of summer camp. Please see below our exciting field trip and themed weeks. Summer Camp registrations are accepted, if space available, up until 3:30 Wednesday of the week prior to camp. Please call the CECS office to register at 799-2868.
Need specific camp details? Visit the Parent Summer Camp Handbook which includes everything from a camper checklist, rules & procedures to daily schedules and the snack bar!


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THE DES MOINES REGISTER / SEARCH: 232 South 1st Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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Step back in time to this beauty's beginning- original hard wood floors welcome you in and draw you to the uniqueness this home has to offer. Custom built ins throughout, a sitting room off the master, a fantastic back yard oasis. Many historical features with modern convenience updates like new roof, updates on exterior, well maintained and lovingly cared for. A home that's waiting for you to find yourself there. Location convenient to 100 Block, local hospitals, shopping and more. This home offers a tranquil destination to enjoy life, moments from the busy world outside. AMA
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Creating DNS Records for DKIM
After a new DKIM key is created, the next step is to create the DNS records for it. The DNS records that are created in this step act as the public key and policy records, which are used by recipients to verify DKIM signatures.
DKIM is normally configured via GreenArrow Engine's web interface. However, command line configuration is also possible. This page documents both options.
Web Browser DKIM Configuration
If you just created a new DKIM key, you can skip ahead to the last step in this section since you're already at the screen that the previous steps instruct you to navigate to.
Complete the following steps to configure DNS:
- Login to GreenArrow Engine's web interface.
- Navigate to
DKIM Keys:
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TXTDNS record that is listed on the page. It will differ from what is shown in the screenshot below:
Command Line DKIM Configuration
To display the DNS record that's needed for example.com's
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/var/hvmail/bin/dkeasy_show_dns_record.legacy example.com
To display the DNS record that's needed for example.com's
greenarrow selector, run the command below:
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Yahoo's Feedback Loop
Yahoo's Feedback Loop is DKIM based, so you'll probably want to register any newly created DKIM keys with Yahoo. The full details of this are outside the scope of this document, but feel free to contact GreenArrow technical support for details.


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Since September 2017, North Shore Academy of Dancing began offering a hip hop Apprentice Program in collaboration with KTL Co. This program is exclusive to NSAD and has been created for our dancers to bridge the gap between graduating from high-school and wanting to continue dance whether for personal preference or to enter the dance industry. The KTL Apprentice program is being offered to students in Grade 10 and up and will help create the pathway for your child to pursue their dreams after high school, all while continuing to dance.
KTL Apprentice/Pre-KTL Program Outline
Directed by Shauna Smith, both a long term highly valued hip hop instructor at Harbour Dance Centre and a well respected internationally recognized choreographer and teacher within the hip hop community, the KTL Apprentice program will provide guidance, insight and opportunity to our NSAD students. Our Pre-KTL program allows our younger students to improve their hip hop technique skills while preparing for entry into the KTL Apprentice Program. With Shauna's many years of talent and experience worldwide we are very honoured to have herself and the KTL Co. affiliated with North Shore Academy of Dancing.
Program Outline:
- Learning how to freestyle and improv in a confident and unique way that will bring the best of your abilities forward.
- Choreography training will include techniques on how to pick up combination of steps quicker and with more clarity.
- Guidance on improving performance quality.
- Individualized mentorship on goal setting and support.
- Useful tools on how to create and develop your own style of choreography.
- Industry discussions, styling/branding tools, and basic history both locally and globally (specifically with regards to choreography, teachers, dancers, artists etc).
KTL Apprentice Program Details
Placement into the KTL Apprentice program will be by audition during our early acceptance auditions held in mid June of each year, stay tuned for an audition class schedule. The 10 month program consists of a weekly two-hour KTL Apprentice Session, a professional Headshot by Richie Lubaton, training with the senior KTL Co. every other month at Harbour Dance Centre, career based talks with professional guest speakers and 2 classes per month at Harbour Dance Centre plus any additional classes at an exclusive rate! KTL students will also have the opportunity to participate in various promotional videos as well as community performances throughout the year.
The KTL Apprentice Program is 2 hours per week. The 2 hour class is based on our tiered fee structure, as well as a monthly Apprentice Fee of $50.00 plus GST. To view our Class Fee Structure, please click here. To view our 2019/2020 Schedule, please click here.
Pre-ktl Program Details
Placement into the Pre-KTL program will be by audition during our early acceptance auditions held in mid June of each year, stay tuned for an audition class schedule. This class is for students in Grade 8 and above and will creatively train students for entry into our KTL Apprentice Program. Student's will work to comfortably develop their freestyle skills and hip hop technique. Students will learn to captivate their audience through their performance quality, clarity of movement and expression.
History of the KTL Co.
Kill The Lights Company was co-created in 2012 by Shauna Smith and Ken Yun. The KTL Co. is based out of Vancouver's Harbour Dance Centre, this mentorship based training program focusses on helping the individual dancers recognize and achieve their goals and career opportunities in the dance industry. The company trains twice per week and provides many performance opportunities throughout the year.


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As impressive as Anna Calvi's 2011 self-titled debut was, all stormy operatics and gothic romance, the 32-year-old was dogged somewhat by comparisons to Jeff Buckley and PJ Harvey. The Londoner's follow-up isn't going to see those comparisons vanish completely, as lead single 'Eliza' demonstrates. But elsewhere on 'One Breath', particularly on the rhythmic and complex 'Carry Me Over', Calvi has created something all her own. There's new confidence here, and a sense that she's stretching herself musically and lyrically. 'Suddenly' and the title track find hope where before there would have been only blackness. But it's the string-heavy finale of 'Sing To Me' that is the album's grand and luscious highlight.
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A quick post about the museum I visited for one of my courses at uni. It's Teyler's Museum in Haarlem, The Netherlands. It is the Holland's' first and oldest museum. And this week it's announced that it's nominated to get on the list of World Cultural Heritage of UNESCO. Which is, yeah, pretty much a big deal, so I hope it's going to work because it's really worth it.
The museum itself is not really big, especially not if you put it next to museums with a similar purpose/collection (Louvre in Paris, Fredericianum in Kassel). Once entered you feel like you've stepped into another time. The whole museum, except for the paintings area, got this old and nostalgic feel. Like there are millions of treasures to be discovered. A very unique aspect is that the historical presentation of its collections are largely unchanged since the late 18th and 19th centuries, when the actual museum was founded.
A stroll through the museum takes you from fossils and minerals to prints, drawings and paintings, from scientific instruments to coins and medals. At first I didn't really like the museum, you can't really tell which object is really valuable opposed to others, especially in the fossils area. But once you know the story behind a certain object, it's getting really interesting.
If you're ever in the neighbourhood on a slightly longer stay, (it's not in Amsterdam), go see it.
During my stay I totally forgot to write down the names of the pictures :(


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In central Iowa, off of Interstate 80, there is a little town called Brooklyn. Eight weeks ago, if you googled, 'Brooklyn, Iowa,' you would probably get results from the regional newspapers, a community Facebook page not updated since 2016, and a few Google Maps results. Now the results are very different as the town name dominates news coverage of the man charged with the first-degree murder of 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts. The month-long search came to a grisly end when law enforcement discovered remains they believed to be the missing University of Iowa sophomore. Reports from the autopsy indicate she died… Read More
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A new website was launched Monday that has generated over 1,500 new tips received from people trying to help find missing University of Iowa student Molly Tibbetts. A spokesperson for Crimestoppers Greg Willey announced the reward fund has also climbed to nearly $400,000 which is a record for the 36-year old organization. The amount of the reward is likely to continue climbing a spokesperson for Crime Stoppers told the press. News outlets nationwide are continuously providing the public with updates, and the non-stop coverage is also breaking national records. The case is being compared to the disappearance of Natalee Holloway… Read More


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In Basking Ridge, New Jersey, a sprawling campus brings thousands of Verizon workers together for a bike team building event. On a glorious fall day about 150 Verizon employees poured into the auditorium to get revved up for new ventures, by doing a little team building. Are they a competitive group? Oh, just a bit. In fact they probably play as hard as they work.
On this day, their competitive nature helped build 22 bikes for kids who need a little boost in this down-turned economy. Verizon's business continues to expand, grow, and create a larger footprint in the telecommunication's world. And for all they have – they are grateful. In fact giving back to their communities is part of their mantra.
Folks who help kids on scholarship in the after-school program of the YMCA came to say thanks and talk about the kids in their care. They were bubbling over with thanks and couldn't stop talking about what a huge gift this was for their kids. Wheeling out 22 bikes to help make their kids smile, made the folks at Verizon who built the bikes, smile even bigger.
Janet Schijns, Vice President of Verizon's Business Solutions Group, told us that the Build-A-Bike program surpassed expectations, adding that she wants to do more. By Connie Timpson/Sr. Instructor/Performance Coach/The Leader's Institute covering New Jersey and New York Team Building Events.
For details about a team building event in New Jersey, click here!


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Grandissime selected for Bordeaux Vinipro
Winemakers, wine merchants and wine producer associations will showcase the diversity and modernity of both the Bordeaux and south-west France wine offer, thanks to products that comply with new market regulations and are adapted to modern distribution channels
Organized on behalf of the Bordeaux Wine Federation and Bordeaux and Gironde Wines and Spirits Wholesalers Federation, BORDEAUX-VINIPRO aims to become the showcase for the region's new generation wines. The event is truly ground-breaking, and technologically up to date to be part of today's and tomorrow's world with state-of-the-art communications tools and practices.
400 handpicked producers will exhibit at Vinipro in a highly original setting.
Grandissime, as a key player on the Bordeaux and Southwest wine market, will obviously be present and we look forward to meet you there.
See you soon!


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Starting in January 2017, Karen Louise Youth Dance Company formed. Based at Northgate High School in Ipswich, the company meet weekly to explore and create innovative and thought- provoking choreography for performance.
These sessions are for 12-19yrs. They allow students to explore, express and create in a new way. Karen provides opportunities for the company to take part in various workshops and performances across the year, and the company also attend regular trips to the theatre to watch and be inspired by national and international dance artists and companies.
If you know anyone, or yourself, who would be interested and would like some more information, please contact us.
To keep up to date with progress and performances of the company, please visit the blog or follow our social media.
Classes run Tuesdays (term time) 3.30pm-5pm
Venue: Northgate Arts Centre - Upstairs Dance Studio
Past performances:
Northgate High School Dance Show 2017, 2018 and 2019
DanceEast KLD Sharing 2017
SpringBlast in Chelmsford 2018
Energise in Cambridge 2019
U.Dance East in Ipswich 2019
Past Workshops:
CAT taster delivered by Tom Bowes
Kathak Workshop delivered by Sonia Sabrico
Humanhood workshop & Torus performance
Lizzie Hawes workshop
Chrissie Moore workshop
Tommy Norris workshop
Photography: Mikaela Jade Photography


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Today we had class with Kathleen and Georgia, and it honestly was one of the most useful days ever. We had an hour talk in the morning about what other people's workflows looked like and what we were expected to have in there. I do understand a little better now, but it's just hard to keep up every day so I will make more time to reflect. Then we had independent time until the end of the day where we came together as a group and looked at what we had produced. We had to take the abstract drawings we did before class and make them into a 3D model. I chose to focus on the word Natural because it made the most sense for me to explore that since I am working on human needs and wants outdoors. I went ahead and found a scratch piece of wood in the bins and used that as my base. I sanded an ergonomic and soft triangles with the two bottom corners chopped off. It felt really nice in your hand and the varnish I put over gave it a little bit more kick. I then found a chisel and used that to make one side really rough, kind of like nature. So on one side you have a really smooth and clean looking triangle, and on the other you can get splinters. I found the contrast between these two textures fascinating and I think it reflects really well what nature means to me.
I also talked to Georgia today about my proposal and honestly I feel a lot more confident in the direction I am taking. I was a little scared after my week in France because I dropped this whole "futuristic approach" that I wanted to focus on in the first place. There were so many choices and routes for me to take in the adventure market. We basically sat down and went through the brief. We outlined and simplified what I was trying to say and made a sort of thesis that I could follow. I'll post a picture of our notes. We agreed that I was going to look into the kind of "glamping" aspect of adventure, so I'm not pushing people to go on adventures anymore but I am facilitating the access to it by creating a high-quality and functional object. I will read through my brief against and edit it to reflect what we spoke about in our meeting. I'm excited!


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Welcome Address
Dear colleagues:
It is our great pleasure to invite you to the 21st Annual Meeting of the Korean Society for Brain and Neural Sciences (KSBNS), which will be held at the Grand Hilton Hotel in Seoul on August 30 and 31, 2018. We welcome everyone who is interested in molecular and cellular studies of the nervous system in health and disease as well as in systems, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience.
To embrace the rapidly expanding field of neuroscience, we loaded this year's annual meeting with a wealth of enriching and stimulating scientific programs. Nationally acclaimed and world-renowned scientists have been invited from Korea and around the globe to present their recent achievements and discuss future challenges in the field of brain science. The schedule will include 4 special lectures and 20 symposia, including the Korea-China and Korea-Japan joint sessions. There will also be a special session for discussing the history of "Experimental Neurobiology" (the official journal of KSBNS) as well as a forum for facilitating interaction among female neuroscientists by pairing mentors with mentees. A particular highlight of this year's event will be the inclusion of many young scientists who can update us on current research while simultaneously expanding their R&D networks.
We are confident this annual meeting will provide participants with the latest information on cutting-edge scientific advancements and valuable opportunities to exchange ideas and launch future collaborative endeavors.
We look forward to seeing you all in Seoul, Korea this August.
Sincerely Yours,
Hyewhon RhimPresident, the Korean Society for Brain and Neural Sciences


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What is R22 Refrigerant and How Does It Affect You?
HVAC R22 Refrigerant Experts in Sacramento, CA
As the choice HVAC service team in Sacramento, CA, Beutler Air Conditioning & Plumbing wants to ensure you're using the latest energy-efficient and eco-friendly climate control system. Modern furnaces and air conditioners will save you money and last for years.
Systems using Freon® (R22 refrigerant) can be detrimental to the environment and will be costlier to maintain over time than modern A/C units. We offer affordable and eco-friendly air conditioner upgrades and replacements that save you money while maintaining your comfort at home.
Why is R22 refrigerant being phased out?
Studies have shown that R22 refrigerant, commonly known as Freon, aids in the depletion of the ozone in our atmosphere. Although other refrigerants like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are also considered harmful to our planet, R22 is often the most detrimental to the environment.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency and other world agencies have initiated an R22 phase-out. Beyond the environmental damage Freon causes, the ongoing expenses you'll incur to keep your old R22 climate control system running will continue to rise. Avoid costly repairs and replacements and help preserve the environment by contacting us for an air conditioner upgrade consultation.
How to tell if your air conditioner uses R22
If your A/C system was installed before 2010, there's a high probability it uses R22 refrigerant (Freon) to keep your home cool. To be certain, check the manufacturer's data plate found on the outer condenser or inner air handler.
Rising costs of maintaining R22 refrigerant-enabled air conditioners
Older air conditioners leak and require frequent repairs. In the case of R22 air conditioning units, the costs of refilling coolant will continue to climb. By the year 2020, only recycled R22 canisters will be allowed, reducing supplies and increasing costs even further.
Beutler Air Conditioning & Plumbing offers affordable, eco-friendly, EPA-approved R22 refrigerant alternatives that can save you money in the long run. We've served the community in Sacramento, CA, for years, and we can give you an accurate estimate for a reliable solution that works best for you.
How to resolve your R22 refrigerant problem
If your old air conditioner runs on R22 refrigerant or is leaking Freon, don't wait to have your unit replaced. Our EPA-certified technicians can diagnose your A/C system, remove the older unit, and replace it with a more efficient, eco-friendly alternative for a reasonable price.
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At Beutler Air Conditioning & Plumbing, we believe quality customer service is just as important as the products and services we offer. That's why we'll promptly answer your calls, provide accurate estimates, and ensure our work meets your expectations.
Whether you need to upgrade your air conditioner or you have a plumbing issue, we'll get the job done right. Our EPA-certified technicians have years of experience and will be happy to answer all of your questions. We promise affordable prices with service that can't be beat. Keep your home's HVAC and plumbing systems running smoothly. Contact Beutler Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Greater Sacramento today to schedule A/C maintenance or system replacement.


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Mold and mildew can become problems in high moisture areas of the house such as a bathroom or kitchen. Repair or install drywall and tile with mold resistant products and joint tape. Many of these brands are available at your local Home Depot or Lowe's. A No Mold product may cost a few dollars more but can be worth the peace of mind when you spend money on home remodeling.
The crown molding still needs to be installed and the transitional piece between the hallway hardwood and the tile bathroom needs to be popped into place. I also need to purchase some vanity hardware and a few more decorative items. A good roof that has no leaks is one of the first things a buyer looks for. Some roofers lay additional layers on top of existing shingles. This is not a good idea as it adds to the weight of … Read More


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