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Somerset Elementary PTSA, a 501(3)(c) non-profit organization, would like to thank you for participating in our fundraising events and extending your generous donation by requesting matching gifts from your employer. We summarized matching gift requests of some local companies, which you may find useful. We know this list is short. But with your help, we will be able to add more and more in this list for generous companies which are actively involved in community building events. Please email us: email@example.com if your employer provides matching gift, yet it is not in this list. Most employers with matching gift programs make it easy for their employees to match donations. Usually it's a matter of filling out a form or submitting a simple request online. Please scroll down to see how corporate match request can be done or communicate with your HR for your employer matching policy. Please note that companies have different matching policies and they are subject to change. So please check with your HR department for the most up-to-date matching information.
When you submit your request, please provide the following information to help us allocate funds:
1. Event name (e.g. Fall Fundraising Drive, Auction)
2. Student name (first and last name)
3. Match amount (e.g. cash donation amount, paid amount minus the fair market value)
We need your gifts to continue to provide the programming and level of support that has helped make Somerset Elementary a top elementary school and our neighborhood a highly desirable community to live in. Please note corporate matching donations are not counted toward individual or family donations in school fundraising events, but Do positively benefit our school and our children. If you have any questions, please contact email@example.com! Thank you!
Companies below are examples of local employers we hear frequently and provide matching gifts!
Boeing offers employees a 1:1 match for personal donations while retirees receive a 0.5:1 match.
Additional details are available directly on the company intranet (recommended method) or at https://doublethedonation.com/forms/boeing-guidelines.pdf.
Boeing's Matching Gift Submission Process:?Donors should submit their matching gift requests electronically through Boeing's corporate giving site at https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/eg_login.login?x_gm_id=2757&x_pt_id=
Submission Deadline:?Employees have until January 31st of the year following the date of the donation to submit matching gift requests.
Boeing Corporate Giving Team
Phone: (877) 217-6379
Email: email@example.com
Boeing's Volunteer Grants: Boeing offers volunteer grants to recognize employees who volunteer with nonprofit organizations. The company provides a $250 grant for every 25 hours of volunteering (max $6,000)
Additional details are available directly on the company intranet (recommended method) or at https://doublethedonation.com/forms/boeing-guidelines.pdf.
Submission Process:?Volunteers request their volunteer grants and fundraising walk grants through the company's corporate giving site at https://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/eg_login.login?x_gm_id=2757&x_pt_id=
Submission Deadline: Employees have until January 31st of the following year to submit volunteer grant requests.
Additional information is available at http://www.ge.com/foundation/employee_programs/matching_gifts.jsp.
Submission Process: General Electric's employees and retirees should register their matching gift requests electronically at http://matchinggifts.gecompany.com/gefoundation.jsp
Submission Deadline:
Matching gifts must be registered by the donor by April 15th of the year following the donation date.
Expedia is offering double the match for the month of September. So, if you make a $200 donation in September, Expedia will donate $400 towards Somerset PTSA.
Here is Expedia's company match link https://expediacares.benevity.org. Please log in and follow the steps to submit a request.
Google offers multiple matching gift programs:
Matching of general personal donations to nonprofits: Up to $6K annually per employee
Corporate Contact Info:
Google Employee Giving
Phone: (403) 237-7875
Email: email@example.com
Google's Matching Gift Submission Process:?Employees should sign in and register their matching gift requests electronically at https://login.corp.google.com/vendors/giftmatch.
Deadline:?Matching gift requests must be submitted by January 31st of the year following the date of the donation.
Google provides grants to nonprofits where employees volunteer on a regular basis.
For every 5 hours of employee volunteering, Google will provide a $50 grant to the nonprofit.
Google's Volunteer Grant Submission Process:
Employees should log their hours and submit their volunteer grant requests electronically at https://login.corp.google.com/vendors/giftmatch.
The Intel Foundation will match donations made by employees and retirees of up to $10,000, at a rate of 50% of the donation (max $5,000 contribution from Intel per employee each year.)
Corporate Email: email@example.com
Additional details are available at http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/corporate-responsibility/intel-matching-grants.html.
Submission Process: Donors should submit their matching gift requests electronically at https://intel.benevity.org/
Intel Volunteer Match: After a minimum of 20 volunteer hours have been accrued by Intel employees, the Intel Foundation will donate $10 per volunteer hour.
Additional details are available at http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/corporate-responsibility/intel-matching-grants.html.
Intel's Volunteer Grant Submission Process:
Intel employees submit volunteer grant requests through Intel's volunteer grant portal on the company intranet. Employees should search for "Intel Involved Matching Grant" on the company intranet to access the appropriate form.
Employees / donors can submit their matching gift requests electronically at https://microsoft.benevity.org/.
Additional details of the matching gift program can be found at https://doublethedonation.com/forms/microsoft-guidelines.pdf.
Deadline:?Donors can submit match requests for donations made at any point in the last 12 months.
Microsoft provides grants to nonprofits where its employees volunteer on a regular basis.
Microsoft employees who volunteer can request a grant of $25 per every hour volunteered.
Additional details are available at https://doublethedonation.com/forms/microsoft-guidelines.pdf.
Microsoft's Volunteer Grant Submission Process: Employees / volunteers can log their hours and submit volunteer grant requests electronically at https://microsoft.benevity.org/.
Wells Fargo's Matching Gift Submission Process:
Employees can log their matching gift requests electronically at http://www.igivewf.com. If you have questions or need assistance, please call Wells Fargo employee donation assistance line at (888) 518-4438 for additional details.
Deadline:?While Wells Fargo requests donations be submitted shortly after the date of the donation, the company matches donations made at any point in the last six months.
Wells Fargo provides grants to nonprofits where employees volunteer regularly.
There isn't a minimum number of hours required or a specific donation awarded, but Wells Fargo does award more than $500,000 annually in volunteer grants to nonprofits.
Submission Process: Employees should apply directly through the Wells Fargo Foundation.


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As players reach the summit of the Temple they'll encounter Ultraxion, "one of the most powerful Twilight dragons ever created." Mercer describes the fight as being reminiscent of Patchwerk in Naxxramas: a more traditional "tank 'n' spank" with "just ridiculous amounts of damage."
"A lot of times we make everyone in the raid move around a lot, try to avoid a lot of things, with this fight we're really making it so you're going balls to the wall trying to do as much damage as possible, trying to heal as much as possible.
Ultraxion, estimates Mercer, "will serve as a nice bar to measure yourself up against, see how much damage you can do, how much healing you can do, how much you can tank. So from a pure numbers perspective people will be like, 'whoa!'"
Once the Twilight dragon has been bested, Thrall is able unleash the charged Dragon Soul upon Deathwing. The raid then boards an airship in pursuit of the wounded dragon who is now flying for the Maelstrom and the safety of Deepholm. En route, Twilight's Hammer drake riders, led by the Twilight's Hammer Warmaster Blackhorn, will harry them.
World of Warcraft raiders won't need to cast their memories too far back to recall another raid encounter staged on gun ships, one that while entertaining didn't prove to be particularly challenging. Mercer describes such encounters as high concept, adding, "we didn't want really want to ratchet up the difficulty on this one, but we'll see. It's on an airship but you're not going back and forth. It'll be a bit more challenging. There'll be opportunities to shoot down drakes, you still have the same kind of thing where you're trying to protect the ship, so I think it certainly won't be quite as easy as the original Ice Crown gun ship but certainly I think it'll be just as fun, if not more so!"
Having dispatched the Twilight's Hammer, players will then leave the airship and climb onto the back of Deathwing himself. Scrambling on the huge dragon, players will be tasked with "prising up these huge elementium plates from his back to allow Thrall and the Aspects to shoot the Dragon Soul at him again."
The battle with Deathwing will be in two disconnected parts, each with their own loot tables. How players transition from fighting on Deathwing's back to the final battle against Deathwing at the Maelstrom wasn't explained, but Mercer adds that there'll be cinematic moments interspersed throughout.
Mercer also wouldn't be drawn into describing the second encounter with Deathwing: "I don't really want to get into too many details about it, other than to say that it's multiple platform, multiple phase. The Aspects are involved, Thrall's there – they're all helping in various ways! You're taking out parts of Deathwing, you're doing all kinds of really crazy stuff. So it's not your typical tank 'n' spank, that's for sure!"
As to the rewards, Mercer confirmed that one (or two as the case may be) is to be a Legendary pair of rogue daggers: "There is a pair of rogue daggers that [there will be] a quest for. They're very much Deathwing themed, you have to defeat Deathwing as one of the steps to attaining [them] and they're pretty amazing-looking." These will be attainable by all players, whether they're partaking in a 10-player raid on normal difficulty, or a 25-player heroic.
The fall of Deathwing will mark the climax of the Cataclysm expansion. This will be the last significant content patch, confirmed Mercer. "There might or might not be a minor patch afterwards, that remains to be seen."
We've reached "the end of the story", as Mercer puts it. Soon the public will be able to assess the Cataclysm expansion in its entirety. As to whether Blizzard is satisfied with what it has produced, Mercer is unequivocal: "Absolutely."
"The tools are better, the tech is better, better graphics, and we as artists and designers, we're all better. The team has been working at a very high level for years now and we know more about what's fun and what makes World of Warcraft awesome, so we spent a large amount of time going back to the Old World and pumping up the epic and the awesome, and I think that turned out great. Going into the new zones, whether it's Vashj'ir or [Mount] Hyjal or the Twilight Highlands, Uldum – Uldum to this day when you go in there you're like, 'Wow! This is a really huge, awesome, epic-looking zone' and it still sort of takes make breath away, so I think on a huge number of levels Cataclysm is a great success."
But it would be a fool's bet to assume that Cataclysm concludes World of Warcraft. As Deathwing's demise approaches, all eyes will now turn to BlizzCon in October where it's increasingly possible that the next World of Warcraft expansion will be unveiled.

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Overview - FreedomPlus
With the average American household carrying $8,683 in credit card debt with an average APR of 14.99%, according to the Federal Reserve, it's apparent that some households have overextended. And this is where companies like FreedomPlus swoop in to save you money.
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XBRL Data Helps Close Off Balance Sheet Accounting Hole
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States has issued new guidance directing companies that lease property or equipment to recognize assets and liabilities for leases with terms of more than 12 months on their balance sheets. FASB used SEC XBRL data from 2014 to identify over USD $1 trillion in undiscounted lease obligations that were being reported in footnotes. This is another example of information that is of value to analysts and investors but would be difficult to identify reliably and easily without structured data.Read the press release.
You can also read an analysis by CFO Magazine, which points out that the new requirements could dramatically inflate the balance sheets of companies with lots of leases with out any change to their actual equity, calling into question their efficiency at deploying capital.
These new standards are part of a joint FASB and IASB project launched in 2006 to improve lease accounting. The upcoming IFRS Taxonomy 2016 will include theIASB's most recent lease accounting guidelines.


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David D. Crandall, 31, of Marengo, Indiana, died on April 18, 2019 in Alabama. He was born on February 16, 1988 in Louisville, Kentucky to Mark D. and Patricia L. (Elmer) Crandall- they survive.
He was a cable technician.
He is survived by his parents: Mark and Patricia Crandall of Marengo, Indiana; a brother, James D. Crandall (Julia) of Marengo, Indiana; his niece and nephew, Haylea and Trenton Crandall.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Dean and Phyllis Crandall and William and Pearl Elmer.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm at the Brown Funeral Home in Milltown, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Marengo Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4-8 pm on Monday, April 22, 2019 and after 9:00 am until the time service on Tuesday, all at the funeral home.
Bro. Steve Lock will officiate the service.
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My texturing eBook is finally complete! This is the latest edition to my library covering all the basics to texturing with example tutorials. This eBook includes four lessons, one of which covers my method that I use to make textures. This package also includes 100 premium textures created by the Captain!


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17 Nov 2018 19:30
Lewisham Choral Society plays Dvořák
Lewisham Choral Society presents a concert celebrating the music of Antonín Dvořák: two joyful choral works and his charming Sonatina for piano and flute.
Lovers of Dvořák's symphonies will recognise the same lyrical, folk-influenced style in these delightful works. The Mass in D ripples along, its movements in turn lively, dramatic and serenely peaceful.
The Te Deum begins and ends with exultant choruses that frame quieter contemplative passages and a whirling dance – a reminder of Dvořák's Bohemian roots. His father was, after all, the village dance-band leader!
To perform the Sonatina, they welcome leading flautist Jennifer Stinton and gifted organist and pianist Martyn Noble.
Conductor: Dan Ludford-Thomas
Piano and Organ: Martyn Noble
Flute: Jennifer Stinton
Tickets: £15, £13 concessions, £5 students, £2 16 and under
Booking: online on www.lewishamchoralsociety.org.uk or on the door
Link: https://lewishamchoralsociety.org.uk/events/event/autumn-2018/
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Main Street Alabama Selects
Birmingham's Historic 4thAvenue Business District for Revitalization Program
Birmingham's Historic 4thAvenue Business District, a district managed by Urban Impact, has been selected to join a statewide effort to build stronger communities through effective downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization. Main Street Alabama, a non-profit organization that uses a national model with a 40-year track record of success, designated the towns after a rigorous application process.
According to Mary Helmer, State Coordinator for the program, Main Street Alabama will immediately begin providing each town with intensive board development, goal setting, work planning, market study with implementable economic development strategies, targeted technical assistance, and quarterly training related to downtown development. "When a community is ready for Main Street, the time tested Four Point Approach ® works," Helmer said. "It brings jobs, dollars and people back to neighborhood commercial districts."
Helmer added that the interview panel was impressed by the presentation Urban Impact made that demonstrated a love of their district, a vision for what they could be, and the drive to make it happen. She noted that Urban Impact had done extensive community engagement, built strong partnerships and had garnered support for a vision for the district, which made them stand out in the field of applicants.
The announcement made on social media earlier today stated:
"During the Jim Crow era, an African-America centered commercial district arose here and was the first district in Birmingham added to the National Register of Historic Places in the early 80s. Anchored by the Colored Masonic Temple, the Carver Theater, the Pythian Temple (Alabama Penny Saving Bank), and the Civil Rights Institute, the district was designated a national monument by President Barrack Obama. Standing today as testament to the power of change, this area is poised to position itself as a unique destination grounded in legacy and women and minority owned businesses. With more than 350,000 annual tourists to this district, we know that #UrbanImpact from this program will offer encouragement and inspiration for those experiencing Birmingham's Historic 4thAvenue Business District. #TogetherWeWill #MainStreetAlabama #Future4th #Impact"
Birmingham's Historic 4thAvenue Business District and three other communities announced today join Alexander City, Anniston, Athens, Birmingham, Columbiana, Decatur, Dothan, Elba, Eufaula, Florence, Foley, Fort Payne, Gadsden, Heflin, Marion, Monroeville, Montevallo, Jasper, Opelika, Oxford, Scottsboro, South Huntsville, and Wetumpka and in using Main Street's comprehensive and incremental approach. Each Designated community listed above reports their success by tracking their reinvestment statistics. Main Street Alabama's Designated communities have reported 379 net new businesses, 2,364 net new jobs, $303,975,745 in private investment, $83,284,171 in public improvements, and 78,992 volunteer hours in their districts collectively since June of 2014.
Main Street Alabama will continue to add new communities annually. Application Workshops to become a Designated Community will be held again in January 2020. Until then, communities interested in downtown and neighborhood commercial district revitalization can participate in Main Street Alabama's Network.
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Bláithín Rainsford
Bláithín is our graphic designer and the person behind the company name, Elegance. Having joined Data Print in 2005, she released her first range of wedding stationery designs in September 2011.
Using her passion for art, craft and fashion, she creates every invitation on display in our showroom, from initial concept to finished product.
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Karen Brennan
After working with Data Print for many years, Karen joined Elegance on its launch as sales advisor and showroom manager.
Karen is the voice at the end of the phone and the face behind the counter who will meet you in our showroom. Using her specialised experience, she will guide you through the ordering process and advise you on any queries you may have.
Karen is loved for her sage advice and genuine interest in every aspect of our customer's big days, and works closely with all our couples.
With her fantastic organisational skills, Karen oversees the finishing and completion of every order before it leaves our showroom.
- Terri is our technical whizz who makes sure all our computer systems run smoothly. He also assists Bláithín with the printing and finishing process on your invitation orders.
- John looks after the display and clothing side of things here, he prints your wedding signage and looks after the printing and embroidery of our robes, hoodies and tote bags.
- Fergal oversees the finishing of our wedding day signage and displays, road signage and seating plans while assisting John in the garment personalisation department.
- Will is the talented videographer who created our stunning showroom showcase video and also assists John and Fergal with our signage and displays.


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As part of ZS's Capability and Expertise Center (CEC), you will work with team members based around the world. As a firm, ZS helps companies develop and deliver products for their customers. Our experts work side by side with clients from planning through implementation, offering diverse, innovative and customized solutions.
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Akira Technologies is looking for a UNIX System Administrator to support our DISA project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties of the position are based on System Administrator tasks that include the following;
- Experience with Solaris 11, HP-UX 11.31, AIX 7.2 TL1, Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.x
- Administer UNIX operating systems running on multiple flavors/versions
- Install, configure, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot UNIX based OS and associated components such as the OS, File System, hardware issues, kernel and OS performance, DNS, network attached storage, Storage Area Networks, and networking components including Virtual Local Area Net- works, BIOS, and bonded network interfaces
- Provide 8×5 and on call support to resolve OE and/or application outages and performance degradations and provide after-hours support per DISA processes for scheduled and unscheduled support (ASIs, maintenance, etc.) to include working non-prime shifts
- Install, configure, administer, and support secure remote access utilities and applications including: Secure Shell, Secure Web Access, Virtualization (HyperVisor, VMWare, etc.), and Remote X server access
- Manage clustering at the OS level, leveraging clustering software as well as other clustering packages (ex. Solaris cluster, Linux clustering, etc.)
- Utilize UNIX scripting (Bourne, Korn, PERL, BASH, Powershell and other DISA standard tools) to optimize and automate system administrator tasks
- Provide technical support for disaster recovery efforts (actual or simulated) to include disaster recovery documentation.
- Perform hardware and software technology refreshes, ensuring compliance with tight timelines while coordinating with MPs to minimize disruptions.
- Manage all tickets (incident, problem, change, service requests, etc.) in accordance with DISA policies and any MP SLAs. This encompasses any ticketing system used to record tickets utilized by DISA personnel in support of mission requirements
- Analyze, monitor, troubleshoot, and diagnose operating environments to ensure system optimization, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and functionality are within parameters per DoD, DISA guidance, as well as MP SLA and applicable vendor recommendations.
- Implement and sustain Lightweight Directory Access Protocol solutions, to include policy management and compliance with Hardening guidance
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- Current Active Secret clearance
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The International Canoe Federation has praised Tokyo 2020 Olympic organisers after a visit to the planned slalom, sprint and paracanoe venues.
Development of the whitewater venue and the sprint course are on schedule and are expected to be completed by the June deadline.
"We can see significant changes and developments for both venues since our last visit," ICF secretary general, Simon Toulson, said.
"We can really see the waterways taking shape. We left Tokyo confident both the Sea Forest Waterway sprint and paracanoe venue and the Kasai Canoe Slalom venue will be world class.
"Our athletes, officials and spectators are going to be very happy with the facilities and the course."
The Sea Forest Waterway is located in the Port of Tokyo, less than 30 minutes from the centre of the city.
The slalom venue is in the Kasai area, less than 25 minutes from Tokyo central.
Both venues will be maintained after the Olympics and Paralympics, providing a fantastic legacy for Japanese water fans and athletes.
For the first time the ICF joined with FISA, world rowing's governing body, for an inspection of the Olympic sprint and rowing venue.
"This is a continuation of our close relationship with our friends at rowing, as we look to ensure our sports are presented in the best possible light at Tokyo 2020," Toulson said.
"Our partnership has the potential to lower costs for the Games organisers, as we have already identified common areas where we can share resources."
The test event for canoe sprint will be held at the Sea Forest Waterway in September, while canoe slalom athletes will test out the Kasai slalom course in October.


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About Us
Faversham Linen Services today
Our plant is one of the most technologically advanced in the UK and has been carefully designed and equipped to give us the ability to service all the linen and workwear needs of our customer from a single location.
We currently employ nearly 100 production and transport staff and clean in excess of 1 million items of workwear and linen every month.
Our Values
Although we thrive to match our larger competitors, we continue to operate as we always have done – as a family business with close involvement from the owners in the day to day operations and the strategic management of the business.
Open Invitation - Come and see for yourself
Many of our existing customers have visited our new plant to see what goes on behind the scenes at a modern commercial laundry with the feedback from these visits being overwhelmingly positive.
We are delighted to extend an open invitation to any prospective customer to visit us at our plant in Faversham - we are only 5 minutes from the J9 of the M2. Please contact us if you would like us to arrange one


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Synchronous vs. Asynchronous
There are generally two major ways you can run ads:
- synchronous
- asynchronous
Synchronously is how traditional ads are run; they stop the entire page from loading as the advertisement loads. These are mostly outdated, but used to be the default that most ad networks and managers would run.
In 2019, most of the internet runs asynchronous ads. That means that the ads load at the same time as the the rest of the site. Your full page can load - images, etc included, at the same time as the ads. No more waiting for the ads to go first. Mediavine adopted asynchronous ads early on, and then continued our obsession with all things site speed.
Lazy Loading
There's a reason that Mediavine ads are more than 200 times faster than our competition. Lazy Loading is IT!
The concept of lazy loading ads is relatively simple. When someone first goes to a page on a Mediavine publisher's site, we only load the advertisements that are in the first screen view, or what's visible in your web browser, before you start to scroll.
As you begin to scroll down and we know you're approaching a new advertisement, our script wrapper automatically detects this ahead of time and loads that ad in time before you browse to it. We do that via what we call an offset, or enough of a buffer to give the ad time to load before it appears on screen.
Lazy loading is the Google recommended way to serve 3rd party java script.
We have also recently added settings to further improve site speed for Mediavine publishers:
Optimize Ads for Mobile Pagespeed
Enabling this feature will prioritize your first screen view and optimize for Google PageSpeed Insights metrics such as Time to Interactive. By design, this feature removes ads from the first screen view on mobile to optimize mobile page speed. As a result, it may result in a short-term revenue loss, but we have found that on most sites there's an overall gain to CPM's and viewability.
Optimize Ads for Desktop Pagespeed
You can learn the details of how this feature works here. Much like the Optimize Ads for Mobile Pagespeed setting, this feature prioritizes page speed by taking ads out of the first screenview. This can include the ATF sidebar unit, along with the leaderboard unit. Removing these can lead to larger declines in revenue than the mobile option, so use caution when activating this feature.
If you are still looking to further improve desktop site speed with this feature, we recommend adjusting your first sidebar widget so that your Sidebar ATF ad is actually below the fold on your site.
To do this, you would want to place a sidebar widget (or two short widgets) at the top of the sidebar that will effectively push the first ad "below the fold" and out of the first screenview.
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Level 2
London, UK
One of the first international instructors. Using WHM, Oxygen Advantage/Buteyko, Pranayama and Transformational Breath®.
Martin was certified as one of the first international Wim Hof Method instructors. He is also certified in Oxygen Advantage/Buteyko.
"My goal with clients is to fully optimise breathing patterns. Besides WHM and OA I am also using my knowledge of Pranayama and Transformational Breathing to give the full picture of what is possible with breathwork. In my workshops and retreats I have been working with athletes (rowing, UFC, ultrarunning) on improving physical and mental performance".
"Martin's gentle approach and attention to detail create the backbone for an effective teaching style. His knowledge and understanding of the Wim Hof Method really helped set the tone for a wonderful experience on my retreat in Poland. In fact, he led me to one of my most profound breakthroughs during an outdoor meditation session and really helped me maintain my focus while summiting Mt. Snezka".
– Reis Paluso [US]
"Martin, you were an outstanding instructor in our Polish Workshop on Feb 2017. I was constantly amazed your in-depth knowledge of the Wim Hof method and your willingness to answer any questions. I hope that we will meet again in another workshop. From the heart, Mihaly".
– Mihaly Kun [Hungary]
"It was a true pleasure to get to know Martin Petrus and being instructed by him during Deep Dive Experience in Poland. The entire experience has been amazing, I have learnt more than I ever expected in relation to mastering cold, control of my body and its physiology as well as my inner strength and potential! Being able to meditate with Martin outside in the snow without a top on for 20 min. and feel Innerfire speaks for itself.
Thank you Martin for sharing who you are, your calmness and warmth are contagious. You are truly inspirational being. I hope to learn from you in the future".
– Anna Minkus [UK]
"I had the opportunity to meet Martin during a 5-day Wim Hof training. As an instructor, he taught me how to fully control and relax my body under -15 degrees. It has been an amazing and unique journey to understand the limitless of your mind. I strongly recommend Martin if you want to learn about your mind and how your body can deal with extreme temperatures".
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- North America
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Traveling Luck for Battalion Lake Washington, United States
The timezone in Battalion Lake is America/Whitehorse
Morning Sunrise at 05:37 and Evening Sunset at 18:36. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 48.3461°, Longitude. -120.7864°
Morning Sunrise at 05:37 and Evening Sunset at 18:36. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 48.3461°, Longitude. -120.7864°
Weather near Battalion Lake Last report from Agassiz Automated Reporting Station , 89km awayTemperature: 6°C / 43°F
Wind: 2.3km/h Northwest
Satellite map of Battalion Lake and it's surroudings...
Geographic features & Photographs around Battalion Lake in Washington, United States
stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Sun Creek (3.5km)
- Battalion Creek (4km)
- Moon Creek (4.4km)
- Coon Creek (4.5km)
- Cabin Creek (4.9km)
- Agnes Creek (5.6km)
- Company Creek (6km)
- Hilgard Creek (6.1km)
- Blackberry Creek (6.9km)
- Rainbow Creek (7.9km)
- Trapper Creek (8.3km)
- Weasel Creek (8.3km)
- McGregor Creek (8.6km)
- Boulder Creek (8.7km)
- Margerum Creek (8.7km)
- Junction Creek (8.9km)
- North Fork Rainbow Creek (9.3km)
- Arrow Creek (9.4km)
- Bench Creek (9.4km)
- Pass Creek (9.6km)
- Bird Creek (9.7km)
- Buzzard Creek (9.7km)
- Stehekin River (9.9km)
- Devore Creek (10km)
- Little Boulder Creek (10.1km)
- Sable Creek (10.2km)
- Bowan Creek (10.4km)
- Canim Creek (10.7km)
Local Feature A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- High Bridge Guard Station (6km)
- High Bridge Campground (6.1km)
- Company Creek Campground (6.2km)
- Tumwater Campground (7.3km)
- Rainbow Falls Campground (7.6km)
- Dolly Varden Campgound (8.7km)
- Bird Creek Camp (9.6km)
- Fivemile Camp (9.6km)
- Weaver Point Campground (10.1km)
mountain an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more.
- Tupshin Peak (6.9km)
- White Goat Mountain (7.2km)
- Rainbow Mountain (7.7km)
- McGregor Mountain (7.9km)
- Devore Peak (9km)
- Bowan Mountain (9.2km)
- Lyall Mount (10km)
- Junction Mountain (10.5km)
ridge(s) a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest.
- Sisi Ridge (3.4km)
- Heather Ridge (5.4km)
- Lyall Ridge (9.2km)
- Sable Ridge (10.5km)
lake a large inland body of standing water.
- Battalion Lake (0km)
- Coon Lake (6.6km)
- Rainbow Lake (8.2km)
flat a small level or nearly level area.
- McGregor Meadows (4.4km)
airport a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo.
- Stehekin State Airport (5.6km)
trail a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles.
- Rainbow Lake Trail (7.7km)
bridge a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across.
- Tumwater Bridge (7.5km)
cape a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction.
- Weaver Point (10.4km)
valley an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream.
- Agnes Gorge (5.8km)
overfalls an area of breaking waves caused by the meeting of currents or by waves moving against the current.
- Rainbow Falls (7.6km)
forest(s) an area dominated by tree vegetation.
- Chelan Ranger District (3.7km)
glacier(s) a mass of ice, usually at high latitudes or high elevations, with sufficient thickness to flow away from the source area in lobes, tongues, or masses.
- Sandalee Glacier (7.9km)
Wikipedia entries close to Battalion Lake
- Stehekin, Washington city o
- Agnes Mountain mountain k mountain
- Mount Goode (Washington) mountain k mountain
- Dome Peak mountain k mountain
- Washington Pass mountain pas
- Cascade Pass mountain pas
- Johannesburg Mountain mountain k mountain
- North Cascades mountain k mountain
- Glacier Peak volcano mountain
- Mazama, Washington
- Colonial Peak mountain k mountain
- Winthrop, Washington city o city
- Jack Mountain mountain k mountain
- Mount Pugh mountain k mountain
- Twisp, Washington city o city
- Davis Peak (Washington) mountain k mountain
Airports close to Battalion LakeSnohomish co(PAE), Everett, Usa (138.5km)
Chilliwack(YCW), Chilliwack, Canada (140km)
Princeton(YDC), Princeton, Canada (143.2km)
Abbotsford(YXX), Abbotsford, Canada (157.2km)
Bellingham international(BLI), Bellingham, Usa (157.2km)


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Well, tomorrow marks my 28th week since I left Boston and moved to San Francisco. So much has happened! And, I have to say — all good stuff!
I've great friends, am dating, have a job, a safe/nice place to live, have gotten myself back in physical shape (tho, still more I can do on that front!) and am getting myself together financially.
It is looking pretty good! …and, pretty strange and a bit scary if you should be down near The Castro! I was there briefly today to pick up my mail and they were blocking off parts of Market Street. …and the sites on the subway as we rolled down to and past the MUNI Castro station! Too bad I do not enjoy Halloween. Makes me all nervous and twitchy.
Just got home. Alan and I are about to watch the 1978 remake of INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS which was filmed here in San Francisco in 1978. …what is it with that year and the movies I've been watching as of late?!?!!?
Oh, the League of Gentlemen movie was not very good. The 3 series were so good — not sure why they felt the need to make the movie. But, so it goes. It did have a few laughs. But, far too little of the Local Shop Owners, Tubbs & Edward. And, not enough of the highly offensive and scary French Minstral who steals wives. …and no Ross — tho the actor who plays him was in it a lot. …I prefer him in his Ross-wig.
Happy Halloween, kids!
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Well i can say Congratulations! It's really nice to know that everything's going great with you up there at St Frankie.
That twitching part just had me laughing Matt! Just picturing you doing that because of Halloween.
Advance Happy Birthday by the way. Enjoy the rest of Tuesday
It's wonderful that you have made such a positive move in your life. It's also very brave. It sounds like you did the right thing. If I had to live on the west coast, I'd love San Franciso the best.
Hope your Halloween was fantastic!
I'd ask you why you moved to SF. but I'm sure it's in a post somewhere. oh Invasion of the Body Snatcher 78 version was pretty good! I remember the original one being a little tame and a little funny, but maybe cos i as only 12 at that time watching it on tv.


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Hotel LimanovaBack to Case Studies
Located in one of the most beautiful towns in Southern Poland, Hotel Limanova can be found in Limanowa, a picturesque part of the eastern Carpathians and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Once known in the area as Hotel Jaworz now entirely rebuilt and transformed, Hotel Limanova offers 32 bedrooms and apartments. The owners brief for the remodel was to retain local features and add a contemporary twist. A major influence on the interior theme was its picturesque surroundings. It was important to maintain its homely atmosphere and charm, typical of mountain hotels in Poland, while bringing in an unconventional edge. This modern and clean interior incorporates furniture and furnishings in an industrial style, which sit beautifully with the exposed wooden panelling. Our design chosen for this project was Newmor Custom – Lines. This modern, tessellating pattern with a corrodedtextured effect is used in bedrooms as a feature wall product and becomes a focal point bringing the scheme together.
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Dates for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Pacific Language Weeks 2019
Fri 29 Mar 2019
Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio has announced the dates of the seven Pacific Language Weeks early this year to encourage organisations ...
Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio has announced the dates of the seven Pacific Language Weeks early this year to encourage organisations to start planning and get involved.
Minister Sio said strengthening and broadening the use of Pacific languages came up at the Pacific Aotearoa Summit as a consistent theme. He went on to say "It's a concern voiced by young and old alike. Our languages are a key part of our individual and community wellbeing. We thrive when we hear our own stories, in our own languages, from our own people." He also said that to reverse the declining use of Pacific Languages "... we need to promote our languages not just amongst Pacific communities but more widely. They need to be recognised and valued in our schools and workplaces, in all walks of life."
2019 is also the United Nations International Year of Indigenous Languages, focused on the importance of and risk of losing indigenous languages:
"It is through language that we communicate with the world, define our identity, express our history and culture, learn, defend our human rights and participate in all aspects of society, to name but a few. Through language, people preserve their community's history, customs and traditions, memory, unique modes of thinking, meaning and expression. They also use it to construct their future. Language is pivotal in the areas of human rights protection, good governance, peace building, reconciliation, and sustainable development."
In Aotearoa New Zealand, though officially termed Pacific Language Weeks, all run for at least a month and some extend activities throughout the year. The dates for 2019 are:
Samoa Language Week: Sunday 26 May – Saturday 1 June 2019
Cook Islands Language Week: Sunday 4 August – Saturday 10 August 2019
Tonga Language Week: Sunday 1 September – Saturday 7 September 2019
Tuvalu Language Week: Sunday 29 September – Saturday 5 October 2019
Fiji Language Week: Sunday 6 October – Saturday 12 October 2019
Niue Language Week: Sunday 13 October – Saturday 19 October 2019
Tokelau Language Week: Sunday 27 October – Saturday 2 November 2019
For more information and resources see the Ministry for Pacific Peoples.
The dates for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week are 9-15 September 2019.
Related news
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has announced it will develop a Pacific Strategy and Action Plan and launched a steering group and a reference group to lead this work.
Le Va has published a brief guide to help organisations translate written material into Pacific Languages based on their own procedures. Translating for Pacific language resources: an organisational approach (2019) outlines six steps to help ensure quality and effective translation.
Last year Le Va launched a national violence prevention programme for Pasifika young people called Atu-Mai.
Pasefika Proud offers ethnic specific family violence prevention training programmes. The training programmes are designed to build the capability of Pacific providers and practitioners by providing training on culturally appropriate responses to Pacific individuals and families affected by family violence. People of influence in Pacific communities are also able to participate.
Related media
Future generations will thank us for learning Pacific languages, Beehive Press Release, 03.08.2019
Aotearoa: Home to thriving Pacific languages, cultures and identities, Speech: Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio, Beehive, 03.08.2019
A strong Samoan language for our children is a job for us all, Beehive press release, 26.05.2019
Pacific languages need to be better valued in NZ - minister, Radio NZ, 21.02.2019


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Meg Bird's mother, Lorelei, has just died and she heads to her cottage to clean it up, her daughter Molly in tow. This is a massive job as Lorelei was a hoarder. Meg's siblings are due home for their mother's funeral and to help clean the cottage. The Bird family aren't close and haven't been together in the same place since one tragic Easter.
As Lorelei's emails to a love interest reveal her memories of her family, the book jumps from present to the past and events are revealed, giving an insight into the children became distant from each other.
The Birds are a rather odd family and it was fascinating to find out the reasons why they were so dysfunctional. This book was a fascinating glimpse into how starting in slow steps from having collections, someone becomes a hoarder and explains why it happens. The plot was interesting and I found the jumping back and forth in time easy to follow – the dates at the beginning of each segment helped.
The characters were likeable and easy to become involved with. Meg's forgiveness of Bill seemed a little too quick to me to be believable but everyone is different. I liked the ending as the cleaning out seemed to banish ghosts and be the start of new beginnings for everyone. A good book to read, enjoyable with an interesting story.
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Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
Restaurant @ The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
"Jess DiJerome"
If I could rate it higher, I would. My husband and I decided to come here instead of Lavo for dinner on our first night. Did we ever make the right choice! We arrived about 530 this past Monday. It was not crowded, but not so empty that it would be uncomfortable. The decor is very nice. The seating and the Edison lights especially. They have these very clever serving islands for wine, etc. We weren't really sure what we were going to get. We knew we were getting the fried oysters as an app, but wasn't sure what else. Based upon the advice of the extremely nice lady (I can't remember her name but was definitely management, maybe higher level) we decided to also get the bucket of wings. The fried oysters were the best fried oysters I have ever had. The breading was light and crisp. They were a great temperature and served on top of a spinach mix. I could have eaten them all night! The wings were amazing! The breading was as crispy with this amazing sweet/slightly spicy edge. They came with a honey wasabi sauce that I wish I could buy at my grocery store. We decided to split the lamb for dinner. The only disappointment was that we each didn't get our own dish instead. It was incredible. I have never had lamb that was so well cooked, flavorful and just a delight to eat. I would recommend this to anyone and will be back next time we are in town!


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Ability to make Lesson Optional
We are starting to have courses that have "required" and "optional" lessons. At the moment, learners have to complete ALL lessons to be marked complete. It would be great to flag some lessons as optional if they are not critical to the course completion
This is under Review. Thanks for your idea.
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Anonymous commented
Similar to this, or perhaps an extension, we are in need of assigning some courses as "mandatory: for some job functions, while making the same course "optional" for other job functions (i.e. "Mandatory" for Sales Representative and "Optional" for Sales Management.
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I don't see an option to make a lesson required or optional within the course level


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Hotel Information & Policies
The Fine Print
Here is a brief overview of our policies here at the Hotel Retlaw, from arrival to departure and everything in between. Feel free to contact the hotel directly at 920-204-0400 to confirm facts.
ADA Policy
ADA compliant guestrooms are available and should be reserved in advance. For additional information, please contact the hotel directly at 920-204-0400.
Alcohol Policy
Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited at Hotel Retlaw. Alcohol is available for sale at our Jazzmine's Brasserie and through the Lobby Bar. Guests may purchase beer, wine and mixed drinks with cash, credit/debit cards or a guest room charge (with privileges).
Arrivals and Departures
Check-in begins at 3:00 p.m. Check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
We are able to take requests for both an early check-in and a late check-out on the day of arrival and the day of departure only. While we're unable to guarantee early access or delayed departure, we do welcome you to arrive to the property as early as you wish on the day of your arrival. If the guestroom is not yet available to you, we are happy to secure your luggage while you enjoy the hotel and its amenities. The same applies to the day of your departure as well. Should a late check-out be unavailable, we are happy to store your belongings while you continue to enjoy an afternoon of amenities at the hotel. Late departure fees may apply.
Payment policy: On arrival to the hotel, the Hotel Retlaw requires a credit card pre-authorization to cover the value of your stay plus $50.00 of incidental charges per day. Incidental charges may include the following: in-room refreshment center, parking fees, Quintessence Spa, Texture Salon, Jazzmine's Brasserie, The Lobby Bar or Espresso Cafe. The pre-authorization will hold the funds until check-out, at which time the amount actually incurred during the stay will be charged. Authorized amounts may take up to 30 days after departure to be released by your bank or financial institution and the hotel will not be responsible for any resulting fees or charges.
Cash: If you choose to pay with cash, we accept cash payments at departure only. On arrival to the hotel, the Hotel Retlaw requires a credit card/debit card pre-authorization to cover the value of your stay plus $50.00 of incidental charges per day.
Debit cards: We accept debit cards; however, we highly discourage the use of debit cards for authorization at registration. If you choose to use a debit card, it will be authorized to cover the value of your stay plus $50.00 of incidentals per day. Your bank will immediately place a hold on the amount of funds. These funds will no longer be available for use from your bank account until payment of your account at departure. Upon departure, any unused amount will be released from hold status at the discretion of your bank or financial institution, which may take up to 30 days after departure. The Hotel Retlaw will not be held responsible for any overdraft charges incurred as a result of authorization.
Gift Certificates/Gift Cards: If you choose to pay with our gift certificate/gift card, we accept gift certificate/gift card payments at departure only and on arrival to the hotel, the Hotel Retlaw requires a credit card/debit card pre-authorization to cover the value of your stay plus $50.00 of incidental charges per day.
Children are always welcomed at the Hotel Retlaw. Cribs and rollaway beds are available at an additional charge of $10.00 per stay. Both items should be reserved in advance. Due to the historic footprint of our hotel, we offer rollaway beds in only select guestrooms and in select category of guestrooms. We have a limited number of guestrooms that have two queen sized beds in them, it is always advantageous to reserve these guestrooms far in advance to ensure availability of these coveted rooms. For additional information, please contact the hotel directly at 920-204-0400.
Fitness Studio
Please Note: Our Fitness Studio is complimentary to all guests of the Hotel Retlaw 18 years of age and older. A parent or guardian must always accompany minors under the age of 18 when visiting the Fitness Studio. Daily: 6:00am to 10:00pm.
Guestrooms/Suites: Complimentary wireless connectivity.
Lobby and Meeting Rooms: Complimentary wireless connectivity.
Meetings & Events
10,000 square feet of meeting space.
Meeting Rooms Names: Eisenhower, Truman, Kennedy, Roosevelt, Windsor and the Crystal Ballroom.
Smallest Room: Roosevelt Boardroom (350 square feet)
Largest Room: The Crystal Ballroom (3,400 square feet) and can accommodate 250 people.
Legendary Hotels, LLC. Dennis Doucette, Principal-Partner, Hotel Operations and Development.
The Hotel Retlaw is pleased to offer our guests $5.00 per evening covered self-parking in the structure adjacent to the hotel. There are 125 assigned parking spaces for guest use that are clearly marked. Guests may access the parking structure from either North Main Street or North Portland Avenue and utilize the covered walkway into the hotel.
Over sized vehicle parking location: Behind the hotel at 33 North Portland Street is an open-air lot. Parking fees vary, this lot is not affiliated with the hotel.
Please Note: Always lock your vehicle and do not leave valuables inside. The Hotel Retlaw is not responsible for lost items or damage to your vehicle. A loading zone is available on East Division Street for approximately 15 minutes for loading and unloading.
Pet Policy
Dogs only. Well-trained and quiet dogs are welcome at the Hotel Retlaw. If your favorite dog is joining you, a $100 non-refundable charge will be placed on your final statement.
Maximum: Two dogs.
Weight limit: 70 pounds each.
Only select accommodations/rooms are pet friendly. Certain guest accommodations/rooms and all suites do not accept dogs. It is always advantageous to reserve these pet friendly guestrooms far in advance. For additional information, please contact the hotel directly at 920-204-0400.
A credit card must be presented at the time of check-in to guarantee against damages or soiled carpets/soft goods in the guestroom. Damages will be billed on a case-by-case basis.
Please Note: The ADA states a certified service animal is trained to perform functions that the individual cannot. A service animal is not a pet and emotional support animals do not qualify as a certified service animal. Certified service animals are always welcome and exempt of fees.
Commercial photography is not permitted at the Hotel Retlaw without advance written permission and a $100.00 fee. Please contact hotel directly at 920-204-0400 to enquire about obtaining our official photography release.
Our apologies, but the relaxation pool is not open to guests of the Hotel Retlaw and it currently under construction.
Our relaxation pool will be part of the Quintessence Spa and will be open to guests 18 years of age and older who have a confirmed spa reservation at the Quintessence Spa.
A lifeguard is not on duty, so swimming is at your own risk. If you require assistance getting in and out of the pool, please notify the Spa Reception Desk at 920-204-0377.
Property Details
Eight floors, 121 total rooms, including six one-bedroom suites and six residential suites.
Reservation Details
Age Requirement: Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid government issued identification to reserve and to check-in to a guestroom. A person of the minimum age requirement must be present at check-in and become a registered guest in the room.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel or modify reservations by 3:00 p.m. CST (local hotel time) at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one (1) night cancellation penalty charge. If your reservation is not cancelled, you will be responsible for the entire stay. Our apologies, but there are no cancellations/modifications allowed on advance purchase, pre-paid or non-refundable reservations.
Deposit Policy: One night's room rate and tax is required during special events throughout the year. For additional information, please contact the hotel directly at 920-204-0400.
Early Departure Policy: Guests who check-out of the hotel prior to their scheduled departure date are subject to an early departure fee of one night's room and tax. For additional information, please contact the hotel directly at 920-204-0400.
Third Party Reservations: If you choose to make a reservation on a different website than ours, you will need to contact the booking agent or the website that you went through in order to make any changes/modifications.
Smoke Free Policy
The Hotel Retlaw is a smoke free facility and has a "non-smoking" policy in all guestrooms and public areas. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of the building. A $250.00 (plus tax) cleaning fee will be applied to the guest's final statement should smoking occur anywhere inside the hotel.
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The Maze Runner
Thomas lands unexpectedly in a rigidly structured dystopian future, and unable to accept the conditions and rules around him he shakes up the status quo and starts thinking for himself.
From the first this film is unsettling. Thomas awakes in an elevator with a ferocious looking caged animal and does not know where or who he is. On reaching the top the elevator is opened by a group of boys around his own age and he soon realises he's not in kansas anymore. The storyline is reminiscent of "Lord of the Flies" to a certain extent but it has a fresh, new feel to it. All the boys have entered this world though the elevator not remembering how they got there but eventually remembering their names.
Dylan O'Brien (Teen Wolf) is exceptional as Thomas, and there are stand out performances from Kaya Scoderlario (Skins), Will Poulter (The Family) and Thomas Brodie-Sangster (Love Actually). With special mentions for Ki Hong Lee and Blake Cooper. Although the inimitable Patricia Clarkson (The Untouchables, Easy A) is mostly wasted in her tiny cameo, I'm hoping she fares better in the other films of this trilogy (yes, Maze Runner 2 (the Scortch Trials) is on its way).
The boys have a fairly good community spirit and are thrown sideways when a girl is sent up in the elevator. Things start to change dramatically from there.
When Thomas finally enters the maze as a runner (not a spoiler, it's in the title people) the tension is relentless as the creatures who attack them are extremely frightening. Not for me to give away this part of the film, but it is rated PG 13 for a reason.
Will Poulter plays the antagonist to perfection, as his character is an extreme bully and tries to keep everyone in line, which doesn't work out too well for him really.
The set decoration, casting and costumes are excellent, you are drawn totally into this created world. And, for the most part the film holds together well and keeps the viewer occupied. It is the ending which lets it down, as the penultimate and final reveals happen the credits roll and you're left a little stunned about what actually happened because after all the relentless tension it's just over. Of course, readers of the books know what's coming.
30 Sept 2014: Costing just $34 million to make (in comparison The Avengers production costs were $220 million and in it's opening weekend box office earnings were $207 million) The Maze Runner is currently sitting at worldwide box office earnings of $148 million, it opened in theatres on 19 Sept 2014.


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05-07-03: Gatto Presents Resolution to Secretary of EducationAsks for Consideration of Rural Challenges in "No Child Left Behind"
04-01-03: Wilken Bill To Assist With Teacher Housing - Out of SenateSB 25 Shows Majority's Commitment to Attracting and Retaining Quality Teachers
03-31-03: House Seeks Adaptations to Education LawRural Schools Need Consideration in "No Child Left Behind"
HB 262 : Public School Funding: Declining Administration
Sponsored by the Hou. Special Committee on Education
An Act relating to public school funding; and providing for an effective date.
HB 471 : Increase Amount of Base Student Allocation
Sponsored by the Hou. Special Committee on Education
An Act relating to the funding of public education; and providing for an effective date.
Version: CS HB 471 (HES)
Contact: Cody Rice, 465-3743
Action: 03-03-04: (H)HES ==> (H)FIN
This bill raises the Base Student Allocation (BSA) from $4169 to $4379 and inflation proofs in 2005 at 2%. Amended to include a letter of intent.
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Passed Legislature! Leg. Resolve 13
Sponsored by the Hou. Special Committee on Education
Urging adoption of the Alaska recommendations for implementing the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
04-23-03 : The Alaska State Senate unanimously approved House Joint Resolution 13 by a vote of 20 to zero on Wednesday. Sponsored by the House Special Committee on Education, HJR 13 requests the U.S. Department of Education consider Alaska's unique challenges when implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.HJR 18 will now be forwarded to the President of the United States, and our State's Congressional delegation.
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Early Childhood Education
Why Choose Early Childhood Education? - Program Spotlight
For those people who like to be around children, a career in Early Childhood Education can be a labor of love.
The Early Childhood Education program at Ferris teaches a broad spectrum of courses. Students learn about the education of children and study early childhood development, nutrition, first aid, children's literature and child psychology. They also receive a broad educational background by completing general education courses in English, mathematics, humanities and sociology.
Practical experience is another significant part of the program. Majors have the opportunity in the child development laboratory to observe and work with infants, toddlers and preschoolers, applying theories and techniques taught in the classroom. Early Learning Center is a Ferris-owned and operated childcare center that serves as a training and observation laboratory for students. The center also offers quality care for children of students, faculty and staff of the University and members of the community.
Students select an area of concentration from lead teacher, manager or child life specialist. There are two internship requirements for this program. The first is completed as part of the first 60 credit hours and is completed as part of the Associates degree requirements. The second internship occurs at the end of the program and is completed in the specific concentration area that the student has selected.
Students choosing the Child Life Specialist have additional requirements after graduation as outlined by the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Career Opportunities
Students completing the Bachelor of Science program can seek positions as lead/head teacher, head start positions and other preschool positions. Those completing the management track are able to seek positions as program directors. They may also be more successful in running a home day care program. Students completing the Child Life Specialist track are eligible to work in hospitals with children.
Admission Requirements
High school students and transfer students with 29 credit hours or less must possess a high school grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or an ACT composite score of 17 or 900 SAT. Transfer students with 30 credit hours or more must possess a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students transferring into the program with completed majors or minors must have the appropriate GPA as established by each department. Consult individual program description for other admission requirements.
General Education Requirements
All University General Education requirements for a Bachelor's degree is here
Please consult this link for a complete listing of General Education Electives.
Consult the Required Courses above or the program advisor for program specific General Education requirements.
Graduation Requirements
The early childhood education program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree through the School of Education, College of Education & Human Services. Graduates must complete all of FSU's general education, and Early Childhood Education requirements. Consult individual program description for other admission requirements.
A 2.5 GPA is required for successful completion of this major.
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One Bedroom Pet Friendly Apartment off N. Russell!
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An unfulfilled desire has no sanctuary other than remembrance. Radwa Ashour's novel, The Woman from Tantoura (Hoopoe Fiction, 2019), explores the ramifications of memory and how its story is told. Chronology, while important, plays a lesser role than emotions, while memory takes on its own trajectory. "The story moves on, but sometimes not completely, because as…
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Spirit of Return featured in online Palestine art expo
My watercolour painting, "Spirit of Return", was chosen by rights group Staat Van Beleg for inclusion in an online art expo about the Palestinian Nakba. More about the art feature in this link.
Book Review: My Name is Adam
One cannot speak of the Palestinian Nakba of 1948 without touching upon identity and its ramifications. Lebanese novelist Elias Khoury's novel, My Name is Adam is replete with questions and answers regarding identity, juxtaposed against inscribed recollections of the ethnic cleansing of Lydda. No matter the veneer one strives to don as part of the journey moving…
BOOK REVIEW: The Palestinian Novel from 1948 to the present
Bashir Abu-Manneh's detailed study "The Palestinian novel: From 1948 to the present" (Cambridge University Press, 2016) combines the historical processes of Palestinian memory and postcolonial and literary theory in a manner which brings the various narratives and experiences of Palestinians to the fore. There is a unifying factor identified by the author – dispossession –…
BOOK REVIEW 'Mahmoud Darwish: Literature and the politics of Palestinian identity'
Far from accentuating the glorification that is synonymous with Mahmoud Darwish and his beautiful poetry, the new biography "Mahmoud Darwish: literature and the politics of Palestinian identity" by Muna Abu Eid (I.B. Tauris, 2016) is a competent exercise in revealing the intricacies of Palestinian collective memory combined with the complex persona of the man himself….
BOOK REVIEW:Life Lived in Relief — Humanitarian Predicaments and Palestinian Refugee Politics
Refugee narratives beyond those which reach the mainstream media are fraught with complexities, while humanitarian aid remains insufficient. Ilana Feldman's treatise "Life Lived in Relief — Humanitarian Predicaments and Palestinian Refugee Politics" (University of California Press, 2018) focuses on the discrepancies between the political and purportedly apolitical dynamics of the humanitarian sector. Feldman's overview of…
BOOK REVIEW: Jerusalem Stands Alone
Space, silence and encroachment intertwine, while a prevailing solitude emanates from the pages of Mahmoud Shukair's novel 'Jerusalem Stands Alone', translated by Nicola Fares and published by Syracuse University Press. The title itself is an intense metaphor that is felt throughout the book. Jerusalem is alone and its inhabitants navigate the space between community relations,…
"The wound before winter" – Impressions of Palestinian Memory in Watercolour
The Wound Before Winter" is the prelude to the impressions which I have attempted to convey in this selection. Painted in the aftermath of US President Donald Trump's declaration on Jerusalem, the colors used, as well as the focus on land, seek to convey the ramifications upon Palestinian territory, rather than an isolated focus as…
Humanitarian aid is overtly politicised, just not in favour of the Palestinians
The 2019 humanitarian plan for Palestinians in the occupied territories will allocate $350 million for aid intervention, according to Ramallah's Minister of Social Development Ibrahim Al-Shaer and UN envoy Jamie McGoldrick. The people of Palestine remain divested of their legitimate human and civil rights in order to retain the imposed status of near-total aid dependency….
BOOK REVIEW: Rest In My Shade
There is always a time between the concepts of the present and forever which is inscribed in our remembrance. It is the beauty of memory which enables us to transcend and live within this truth. "Rest in My Shade" (Interlink Books, 2018) explores this reality through an illustrated poem about roots and Palestinian collective memory….


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The BBC and Sky have asked the European Commission to take action against Saudi Arabia over allegations of a service providing TV and streaming content.
According to the BBC and Sky, the service, known as BeoutQ, is providing content including popular TV programme Game of Thrones and Premier League football.
As first reported by The Guardian, BeoutQ began as a geo-blocked website available only in Saudi Arabia, before expanding into a service accessible via set-top boxes available internationally, allowing for the streaming access of thousands of premium television channels, as well as events such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
The BBC and Sky have called for a formal European Union protest for Saudi Arabia to take action against BeoutQ. In a letter, Sky highlighted "threats posed to European broadcasters and rights owners by a relatively new, but rapidly growing, source of audiovisual piracy."
BeoutQ is transmitted internationally on 10 channels by Saudo Arabia-based satellite firm Arabsat. It began last year by pirating the feed of BeIN Media Group.
In October, the Premier League and FIFA appointed legal counsel in Saudi Arabia to try to prevent the theft of its intellectual property rights.


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Quincy Wakefield was born in Amarillo, Texas and now resides in
Austin, Texas. He is self taught and has enjoyed many aspects of
creating art and music since childhood. His work combines elements
of many painting styles, compelled by mid-century and modern design.
He is a very experienced custom picture framer, beginning his love for
fine art at age 20. Museum quality custom picture framing for ten years,
four years in the design district in Dallas at a very prestigious framing
and design business led to his pursuance and passion for creating art.
In 2006, he moved to Austin and decided to put much more time
into his work, and the results to date have been plentiful. His work has
been collected from coast to coast in America, with a few pieces acquired
internationally. Many of his paintings are currently or have been featured
in various commercial establishments, private collections, galleries, and
films. His work can also be found in luxury condominiums, homes, and hotels.
The subject matter of his work is perpetually morphing, and the content
delivery can range from absurdly humorous to extremely ethereal.
"My work is created without contrived expectation. I try to use a wide
array of colors and themes, inspired by the human condition, music, and
everyday occurrences among many other things. I am constantly experimenting
with various techniques, mediums, and applications. My work has evolved over
the years, and I am excited to see where it goes in the future."
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Many people come to me for counselling to deal with fear in their lives. Susan was one such client (her real name is protected for confidentiality). Susan suffered from fear of rejection, a feeling she tried her best to keep tucked away where no one could see. She experienced so much fear around her sense of abandonment that she would freeze whenever she tried to talk about it. If she was interested in a relationship, she pretended not to be and talked herself out of pursuing it any further.
As a result, Susan never understood her fear. Instead, she developed a core belief that her fear of rejection and abandonment was too painful and scary, and thus best left hidden and unattended.
Why We Ignore Negative Emotions
Most of us will agree that we ignore our less comfortable emotions out of fear. We're afraid we'll be stuck with the unpleasant emotion forever unless we ignore it. We imagine once we uncover a deeply hidden emotion, it might swallow us whole.
A common misconception most people have about emotions is that they're static, which means addressing them will get us stuck in them. But the truth about our emotions is the exact opposite!
Emotions are fluid. They come, go, and evolve.
Let me give you an example. Your sadness can evolve into a deep sense of loss, bitterness, or anger if it is ignored and bottled up. Alternatively, it can develop into relief, comfort, and even springs of renewed joy.
Yes, that's right! You don't have to get stuck in your sadness. You can influence its transformation into something either more positive or more negative. Let me explain how you are actively involved in the process.
Transforming Your Emotions Through Acceptance
You can influence your emotions in a more positive direction by allowing them to come and go without judging them. In other words, you don't have to label your emotions as "wrong," "shameful," or "unacceptable." Instead, you can warmly invite them to come and stay with you, like you would a good friend.
What's the benefit? Your difficult emotions will most likely melt into something soft as you learn to befriend them.
Two Ways to Handle Difficult Emotions
Let's contrast two different ways of dealing with our emotion: abandoning versus accepting.
Let's imagine sadness comes to visit you. You have a choice to ignore your sadness or to welcome it. Imagine what would happen to your sadness in each scenario. Depending on how your sadness is being met and attended to, you'd find that your sadness evolves into something different, becoming either lighter or more hardened.
Abandoning our emotions allows them to fester; accepting them transforms them into something more bearable, and eventually we reach an equilibrium.
In my sessions with her, Susan learned to accept her emotions by inviting her feelings of fear and allowing them to have a voice. She was encouraged to stay with her fear, like a good friend would, and let it express itself. She was then able to listen to her fear and gained a better understanding of what her fear needed: protection, assurance, and safety. As she gained a better understanding of how to care for her fear, she noticed the size and intensity of her fear began to shrink.
Author Bio
Bonnie Kim is a Registered Psychotherapist at Tyndale Family Life Centre. Bonnie has always taken a special interest in working with teens, young adults, and young couples, helping them to be deeply rooted in who they are and fully confident in their ability to cultivate healthy relationships and lifestyles. Ultimately, Bonnie desires to help people be restored as the people who God created them to be. Bonnie Kim can be reached at email@example.com.
Amy Francis is a freelance writer and contributor to the Family Life Centre blog. www.amyhopefrancis.com
If you or someone you know is interested in counselling contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com Or visit our website www.tyndaleflc.ca


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C# ASP.NET Core Compression Middleware
This post is about using Response Compression Middleware in ASP.NET Core. Long back I wrote blog post on Enabling GZip Compression in ASP.NET5. It was a custom middleware I implemented in DNX days. Now as part of ASP.NET Core 1.1 Preview 1, Microsoft introduced Response Compression Middleware in ASP.NET Core.
To use Response Compression Middleware, first you need to add the
Microsoft.AspNetCore.ResponseCompression package to your project.json file.
You can enable compression using the
Configure and
ConfigureServices methods in the Startup.cs file.
Now you can restore the packages using
dotnet restore command, and run the application using
dotnet run command.
You can verify GZip compression enabled or not using Chrome developer tools. You can able to see something like this.
You can find more features and details about ASP.NET Core 1.1 Preview 1 release here
Happy Programming :)
What do you think? I would like to hear your thoughts, suggestions, and questions in the comments section below.


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VH1 reality star Mendeecees Harris has been sentenced to 97 months in prison after being found guilty of a federal drug trafficking crime.
Mendeecees pleaded guilty back in April, and his plea deal called for a sentence of eight to ten years and a $15,000 to $5 million fine. He was released on $600,000 bond and will now be heading back to prison to serve his full sentence.
The deal required him to turn over all the money he made from Love & Hip-Hop: New York and public appearances to the federal government, reports the Democrat And Chronicle. Mendeecees' charges stem from his supposed involvement in a multimillion cocaine and heroin ring in upstate New York.
Earlier this year, Mendeecees married his longtime girlfriend Yandy Smith, with whom he has a child. Yandy took to Instagram to thanks fans for their support.
The new season premiere of L&HH:NY airs Monday, December 14 at 8/9c on VH1.
25 Celebs Smiling In Their Mugshots (PHOTOS)
25 Celebs Smiling In Their Mugshots (PHOTOS)
1. Justin Bieber was arrested for drag racing & DUI.1 of 25
2. James Brown was arrested for Criminal Domestic Violence in 2004.2 of 25
3. Mel Gibson's 2006 police mugshot after he was arrested for drinking and driving.3 of 25
4. Nicole Richie's 2006 mugshot after she was arrested for DUI.4 of 25
5. Michelle Rodriguez's 2007 mugshot photo in Los Angeles.5 of 25
6. Bruno Mars poses for a mugshot in 2010.6 of 25
7. Snooki's 2010 police mugshot.7 of 25
8. Charles Barkley's mugshot after he was arrested for drink driving in 2008.8 of 25
9. Samantha Ronson strikes a sassy pose after being arrested for drunk driving in 2011.9 of 25
10. "Teen Mom" Jenelle Evans' 2013 mugshot.10 of 25
11. Haley Joel Osment's mugshot after he was charged with driving under the influence in 2006.11 of 25
12. Mischa Barton manages a wry smile for her police mugshot after being arrested for DUI in 2007.12 of 25
13. Floyd Mayweather smiles in his police mugshot after being arrested in Las Vegas over an outstanding warrant for an alleged assault in 2010.13 of 25
14. Andy Dick smirks in his mugshot after being arrested at a restaurant in Cali, for allegedly being under the influence.14 of 25
15. "Teen Mom" star Jenelle Evans' mugshot after she was arrested by police for allegedly cyberstalking.15 of 25
16. J.R. Smith arrested in 2012 after he was a wanted man with a warrant out for his arrest.16 of 25
17. Ex-porn star Jenna Jameson posed after being arrested for driving under the influence in 2012.17 of 25
18. George Boedecker, founder of the Crocs line of footwear, after he was arrested on suspicion of DUI in 2012.18 of 25
19. Tommy 'Tiny' Lister's mugshot/booking photo taken after he was charged in 2012 for allegedly committing multimillion dollar mortgage fraud.19 of 25
20. Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina was arrested for alleged drunk driving in 2013.20 of 25
21. Lindsay Lohan smirked as she posed for her mugshot after starting her 90-day jail sentence in 2010.21 of 25
22. Kid Rock laughed as he was arrested by police after allegedly punching a DJ at a strip club in 2005.22 of 25
23. OJ Simpson following his 2007 Las Vegas arrest.23 of 25
24. Shia LaBeouf was arrested for allegedly refusing to leave a Chicago convenience store in 2007.24 of 25
25. Paris Hilton smiling for her 2010 police mugshot after she was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly possessing cocaine.25 of 25
SOURCE: Democrat And Chronicle, HipHollywood | PHOTO CREDIT: Getty
"Love & Hip Hop" Star Sentenced To 8 Years In Jail was originally published on globalgrind.com