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Storyplay Riverside
Riverside Primary is a Storyplay School.
Storyplay Schools is a unique project designed to support the development of children's literacy, language and confidence through the introduction of shared stories and inclusive play. Storyplay is delivered by specialist children's theatre company Licketyspit, together with teachers, and includes the whole school community – children, families teachers and PSA's. Storyplay is part of Riverside's programme to raise children's attainment.
Every child in the school has been learning some of the Lickety Playcard repertoire of games, rhymes, songs, stories, dressing-up and imaginary play! You can read more about Licketyspit Playcard Play here.
We are also working with Primary 6, who are the Riverside Primary Playground Play Champions! Primary 6 have been learning how to lead Lickety-Play in the playground, as well as developing characters and stories from the games, rhymes, songs and imaginary play activities. Every game is a story and our Playground Play Champions are supporting a culture of play at Riverside which isn't about winning or losing, but about where the play can take you!
There is lots of evidence that our approach builds children's confidence, strengthens friendships, develops language and literacy and encourages an enjoyment of school. Our approach is based on fairness, inclusion and the knowledge that everyone is creative. Storyplay helps unlock children's – and adults' – innate creativity and limitless imagination! You can read more about the principles behind our work and how it supports raising attainment, here.
What have the Playground Play champions been up to at Riverside?
Videos: Lickety Rhyming Warm Ups
Try out our Lickety Rhyming Wake Up Warm Ups! Join in with the videos below. A fun and energising way to start the day for young and old. Or why not do it in [...]
Video explaining Coronavirus to children in English, Arabic & Spanish
We know lots of children are wondering what on earth is going on with this Coronavirus, so we made this video to help parents, carers, teachers and other adults explain what's going on. Then [...]
Riverside Storyplay Freeze Frames
Monday 4th March Storyplay Freeze Frames This week we started to put our stories in action by getting into character and creating freeze frames of some of the key moments. After practising leading some [...]
Storymaking featuring our Detectives
Wednesday 30th January Ickerickeroo and Wink Murder visited by a number of very interesting Detectives...
Storymaking featuring our Detectives
Friday 15th February Storywriting After a physical warm-up where we talked about stretching, slow-motion and the different ways we can use our bodies, we made a very unusual cake, and then did some quick [...]
Wink Murder in the Enchanted Forest
20th February 2019 Wink Murder, What Are You Doing, and how to explain the Licketyspit games. We were visited by several Detectives from far away places in Wink Murder today. Detective Scott came all [...]
We would also like to invite you to join the Licketyspit Children and Families Network.
This is a big community of families across Scotland with children under-twelve, who all know Licketyspit. It's a place to share experiences, ideas and resources – online and by email and post. We are also working with museums and libraries to create more new free opportunities for families.
You can join the network by clicking on Register Now on the top right-hand corner of this page, or by emailing email@example.com with your name, the names & ages of your children, and your postcode.
Please follow us on Facebook & Twitter, where we'll share news and photos of our sessions (with your permission), and tell us what you think! We love to get feedback and images of children's drawings inspired by Lickety Play – and we will always write back!


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First Year Experience (FYE) Seminar Course
Spring 2019
Course Description
First-Year Experience Seminar is designed to assist all new students with their pursuit of academic excellence and successful social and academic transition into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. This course is designed to provide an opportunity
for students to make a seamless transition from high school to college. Essential skills for transition will be explored and discussed. This course will assist students in developing cognitive skills and in adjusting personally and socially to the
college environment. Additionally, this course will facilitate self-awareness, interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills. The students will establish a lasting connection to the university through valuable experiences in and out of
the classroom. Required of all first year students.
Required Text and Course Reading
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (2017-2018). UMES First Year Experience: My Tools for Success. Littleton, MA. Tapestry Press, Ltd.: Purchase in the UMES Bookstore by the end of the first week of classes.
Supplementary Materials:
Course Structure
The course is organized to achieve the learning objectives stated in this syllabus. The subject matter is presented through a series of instructional modules that require students to read about, discuss, and do research on a range of topics and issues.
The course will incorporate active learning techniques, and will include a variety of out-of-class and co-curricular requirements which contribute to a meaningful first-year experience.
Course Objective
The course is designed to:
For questions in reference to your specific FYE Seminar course section: Contact your instructor directly.
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September 19, 2016
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Ensuring That It's Safe to Exercise in Your Pregnancy
Understandably, many women avoid exercise during pregnancy for fear of causing damage to the precious baby growing inside their womb. Previously, doctors would discourage exercise in pregnancy as it was thought that it might damage the delicate placental blood supply. In fact, exercise is not only safe in pregnancy but it actually has benefits for both mum and baby. However, …


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Chester, Connecticut
|Chester, Connecticut
Location within Middlesex County, Connecticut
|United States
|New Haven
|Connecticut River Estuary
|• Type
|Selectman-town meeting
|• First selectman
|Edmund Meehan
|• Total
|16.8 sq mi (43.5 km2)
|• Land
|16.0 sq mi (41.5 km2)
|• Water
|0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2)
|361 ft (110 m)
|Population (2005)
|• Total
|• Density
|240/sq mi (92/km2)
|Time zone
|• Summer (DST)
|ZIP code
|Area code(s)
|FIPS code
|GNIS feature ID
Chester is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,743 at the 2000 census. The town center is also defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as a census-designated place (CDP).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 16.8 square miles (44 km2), of which, 16.0 square miles (41 km2) of it is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) of it (4.75%) is water. The CDP has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2) of which 1.46% is water.
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 3,743 people, 1,510 households, and 1,005 families residing in the town. The population density was 233.5 people per square mile (90.2/km²). There were 1,613 housing units at an average density of 100.6 per square mile (38.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.79% White, 0.85% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.
There were 1,510 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the town the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $65,156, and the median income for a family was $79,941. Males had a median income of $45,515 versus $40,444 for females. The per capita income for the town was $32,191. None of the families and 1.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 2.6% of those over 64.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,546 people, 632 households, and 401 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 762.1 inhabitants per square mile (294.0/km²). There were 669 housing units at an average density of 329.8 per square mile (127.2/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.31% White, 1.29% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.
There were 632 households out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the CDP the population was spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 93.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $64,236, and the median income for a family was $71,250. Males had a median income of $38,900 versus $46,354 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $32,087. None of the families and 0.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.
|Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[2]
|Active Voters
|Inactive Voters
|Total Voters
|Minor Parties
Chester, like the other two towns in the "tri-town area" (Essex and Deep River), is a member of Regional School District #4. John Winthrop Junior High School is on Warsaw Street in Deep River where as Valley Regional High School, is on Kelsey Hill in Deep River. They serve students for grades 7-8 and 9-12, respectively. There are elementary schools in the "tri-town area" each town has one they serve from grades K-6.
The 1959 film It Happened to Jane, starring Doris Day and Jack Lemmon, was filmed in Chester. Portions of the 1971 film Let's Scare Jessica to Death were filmed in Chester.
Points of interest
- The Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek synagogue is noted for the architecture of its "spectacular" building.[3]
- Goodspeed-at-Chester, Goodspeed Musicals' second theatre.
- The Chester Museum at the Mill, a future museum of the Chester Historical Society
- The Chester–Hadlyme Ferry is the second oldest continuously operating ferry service in the state of Connecticut and is a designated state historical landmark.
- Camp Hazen YMCA
On the National Registered Historic Places
- Charles Daniels House — 43 Liberty St. (added March 19, 1988)
- Dr. Ambrose Pratt House — Pratt St. (added December 9, 1972)
- Jonathan Warner House — 47 Kings Hwy. (added 1978)
- Old Town Hall — On the green between Liberty St. and Goose Hill Rd. (added March 23, 1972)
- Villa Bella Vista — 7 Old Depot Rd. (added 2000)
The Whelen Engineering Corporation, a major designer and distributor of public service warning equipment (warning lights, sirens, etc.) in North America, is headquartered in Chester.
The Chester Airport is a privately owned local facility with one paved runway.
The Estuary Transit District provides public transportation throughout Chester and the surrounding towns through its 9 Town Transit Service. Services include connections to the Old Saybrook Train Station, served by Amtrak and Shoreline East railroads.
Notable residents, past and present
- Art Carney (1918–2003), actor was a resident and died in town.
- Paul Hopkins (1904–2004), major league relief pitcher was born in town.
- Sol LeWitt (1928–2007), artist.
- Michael P. Price (1938-), theatre producer and artistic director.
- Richard Sachs (1953-), bicycle framebuilder and cyclist lives in town.
- Morley Safer (1931-), CBS news correspondent and anchor on "60 Minutes"[4]
- Max Showalter (1917–2000), film and television actor retired to Chester.
- Washington F. Willcox (1834–1909), US Congressman was a resident.
Pictures of Chester
Chester High School, circa 1906-1916
Oldest house in Chester, built 1649 (picture circa 1906-1916)
Old Stone Store, circa 1901-1907
Main Street, looking east, circa 1901-1907
- ^ "American FactFinder".
- ^ "Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005" (PDF). Connecticut Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2006-09-23. Retrieved 2006-10-02.
- ^ Columbia Daily Spectator, April 10, 2007 , Small-town Artist With a Big-time Legacy by Ginia Sweeney [1]
- ^ Maker, Elizabeth, "Suddenly, Balls in Every Court", The New York Times, June 1, 2003, retrieved January 27, 2010
External links
- Town government Web site
- most current cultural and business information
- Town of Chester Official GIS Maps and Property Information
- Central Regional Tourism District


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Posted May 25, 2011
What's so wrong about a man holding a door open for you? Or making sure you get the best seat at a restaurant table – the one where you're looking out at other diners rather than staring at a blank wall? Or offering to place your (way too heavy!!) holdall in the overhead locker of a plane, not watch you struggle to hoist it up yourself?
Call this behaviour what you like – courteous, well-mannered, gentlemanly – I love it! But these thoughtful gestures are becoming rare. Why is that? Is it because men now think that such behaviour would be interpreted as patronising in a "whoa there little lady, let me help you with that!" kind of way?
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|Used to craft Azulian Dragon Souls at the Dragon Crucible in the Hub. Found uncommonly in Azulian Dragon Caches, which are obtained through Challenges or at the In Game Store.
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Azulian Dragon Essences are uncommon drops found in Azulian Dragon Caches. They can be used to craft Azulian Dragon Souls at the Dragon Crucible in Hub.
As Azulian Dragon Caches can no longer be obtained except through trading, these can no longer be obtained normally. Players who still own them can still craft Azulian Dragon Souls with them, however.
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Cosmetic Treatments Boulder, CO
Using advanced cosmetic dental treatments and materials, your Boulder, CO cosmetic dentist, Dr. Birnbach, can make a real difference. The skill, experience, and commitment of our practice — using a unique combination of science and artistry — can literally redesign your smile.
Even a subtle change in your smile helps you to project an image of self-confidence and high personal esteem. When you feel good about yourself, it shows in your appearance.
Cosmetic Treatments
For more information about Cosmetic Treatments or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Birnbach:
- Call us at bouldersmiles Phone Number 303-443-4417.
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Two Year Promise On Everything
Siam Traditions provides a full two year guarantee on our entire collection of silver jewelry.
If either the workmanship or materials in an item are or become defective, simply return it to us within two years of your purchase and you'll receive a replacement item if it's still available.
In the case we no longer carry that particular item, you'll receive in store credit for the full amount of your original purchase, less initial shipping charges.
If you are returning a defective garment, please call Consumer Relations at 1-608-434-1874 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm CENT), in order to receive a prepaid shipping label for the return. When you call, please provide this information:
- your order number
- your full name
- your billing address
- daytime phone number
- email address
- reason for the return
- photos of the damage
Please note that if the item is returned by other means besides the prepaid shipping label that we send you, you will be responsible for shipping charges, loss, or theft. Once your return package arrives at our facility, please allow two to four weeks for us to process the return or issue in store credit.
Important Note on Two Year Guarantee:
The warranty is considered null & void if the item has been subjected to unnatural damage or abuse. If one ore more of the following scenarios applies, your guarantee will be voided.
- Unnatural Damage & Abuse (All Items)
- Distortion of Shape by Bending/Twisting (Silver Items)
- Accidental Snags, Rips, Tears (Scarves & Shawls)
- Signs of Extreme Wear & Use
- All other acts that intentionally or accidentally alter the original state of the item
*This guarantee entitles you to specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.


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The Employment Challenge: Towards a Trade and Currency Regime for Decent Work
What kind of trade and currency regime is most conducive for a Decent Work agenda
Expected Contribution to the Decent Work Agenda:
We attempt to identify an employment creating trade and capital account regime that does not rest on a downward push of working conditions and wages but adheres to the ILO's ´Decent Work` agenda.
Brief Description of Research
We will investigate the relationship between trade and capital account liberalizations, and employment creation that does not rest on a downward push of working conditions and wages. We will ask to what extent trade and capital account liberalizations have been an obstacle to employment creation and a more equal income distribution. Are there differences in impact for countries according to their position in the international division of labour?
Project Coordinators
Prof. Dr. Christoph Scherrer
+49 561 804-3095 (-3253)
+49 561 804-3464
E-Mail: scherrer(at)uni-kassel.de
Prof. Dr. Hansjörg Herr
+49 30 30877-1124
E-Mail: hansherr(at)hwr-berlin.de
Prof. Dr. Simone Deos
Prof. Dr. Ana Rosa Ribeiro de Mendonça
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Monogramming & Embroidery
Regular price $12.00
Unit price
Want to make your favorite Moss & Marsh product extra unique? Add the personalization of custom embroidery! We offer a traditional 3 initial monogram, a single initial, or a full name.
Customization options will appear once you click "Add to Cart". If you are customizing multiple products, please indicate individual specifications in the "Additional Notes" section. Email firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions.
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An exquisite allotment in the Meadow Views Estate with an alluring regional atmosphere and a beautiful balance of bush and cleared land. This generous 1.2 acre allotment is one of the last remaining vacant blocks in the district. This property offers convenience and a premium cul-de-sac position perfect to build a family home or retire. Not only does it provide ample cleared land for building and infrastructure, but the bonus of lake access from the Number One Creek.
Surrounded by beautiful homes in a quiet street, this property also includes excellent services such mains power, telephone, 4G LTE and NBN. With flexible building options and planning permit included this property provides the canvas to build your dream home.
A popular property in a sought after area within close proximity to shops and amenities, early enquiry is crucial. Section 32 available upon request. Become a part of a growing community in the Kinglake Ranges and see what this lifestyle has to offer.


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Remembering Travel in America is a mental stimulation book that will take your group on a "vacation" through 10 regions in the U.S., including City Slickers, Sun and Fun, Country Roads, The Great Lakes, Rocky Mountain High, Deep in the Heart, Desert Flower, Gold Rush, The Great Country, and Aloha. The resource offers a brief introduction to each region, short history and geography review, a packing list, song suggestions, regional food and attractions, and a fill-in-the-blank narrative of the trip.
Remembering Travel in America is the second book in the Remembering series, specially written for those with dementia and memory loss.
Remembering Travel in America written by: Dace Teegardin; 1998
62 pages; 8-1/2" x 11" softcover book; spiral binding


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UBIK Load Pack at NAB Show in Las Vegas
From April 8 until 11, 2019, NAB Show, was held in Las Vegas, NV, USA. It is the world's largest convention encompassing the convergence of media, entertainment and technology with more than 90,000 attendees from 160 countries and 1,600+ exhibitors. UBIK Load Pack was present to showcase its innovative load testing tool, services and share […]Read more
Running a Video Streaming Performance Test with Blazemeter and UbikLoadPack
This blog shows how to ensure performance of your streaming server or OTT platform with a load test using Blazemeter and UbikLoadPack Video Streaming plugin for JMeterRead more
Setup an OTT Video Streaming load test with UbikLoadPack, JMeter and AWS
Setup an OTT Video Streaming load test with UbikLoadPack, JMeter and AWS Following our previous blog, we show here how to setup the massive load test using the chosen tools (UbikLoadPack, JMeter, AWS, Redline13). The JMeter setup The JMeter Test plan is very simple: We have a Thread Group where duration, threads, rampup and startup […]Read more
Business case from OTT sector : Load Testing video streaming services with UbikLoadPack, Redline13 and AWS Cloud
Business case from OTT sector: Load Testing video streaming services with UbikLoadPack, Redline13 and AWS Cloud Recently one of our customer had to ensure his OTT and CDN services would handle correctly the load incurred by re transmission of a major sport event. He wanted to check multiple things: Customers user experience (no lags, accuracy […]Read more
Ensuring the performance of your video streaming infrastructure
Ensuring the performance of your video streaming infrastructure If you deliver Over The Top (OTT) media services, you need to ensure that the performances of your video streaming is good and that your end users are not facing Lag or buffering when using your platform. Delivering such services with good performances is not a simple […]Read more
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30 Fastest Growing Companies of the Year 2016
The Silicon Review
"Testing is an infinite process of comparing the invisible to the ambiguous in order to avoid the unthinkable happening to the anonymous." – James Bach
Testing is integral to a software development company. It helps in identifying the correctness, completeness, and quality of a developed software. Bug-free software ensures the success of a company and helps in building its brand value. Test management tools are used in software testing to store information on how testing is to be done, plan testing activities and report the status of quality assurance activities. PractiTest is a company headquartered in Technology Park Rehovot, Israel that provides an easy to use cloud-based Innovative test management tool.
A technology and methodology leader in the field of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), PractiTest provides its customers with the best in class End-to-End system to meet their Testing and QA needs. It is easy and affordable, but very flexible and methodological. As a leading Test Case Management tool, PractiTest enables organizations to ensure visibility and communication at all levels as well as helping project development teams streamline and manage their testing processes, while providing management with a clear and simple view of their project status at all times.
The company was founded by a team of testing experts in order to allow small and medium organizations to better manage their testing process without the need to install On-prem solution that lack support for their need for flexibility. Its unique data management approach combined with its state of the art support not only during implementation phase, but throughout the entire usage time differentiates itself from other competitors in the industry.
Among the SaaS players, PractiTest is the solution for those who need a tool to support their complex testing environment by integrating with any other systems they work with and allowing them to scale. As systems are becoming more and more complex in today's world, the challenge that the company faces is the continuous advancement of its systems so that it can continue to support its customer needs. The company's strongest point is its technical capabilities combined with the best human support that it provides to its customers.
Product & Service Offerings
PractiTest offers easy to use end-to-end test management platforms that allow developments and Testing teams to have full visibility of their testing status: The system includes requirements, tests sets and runs and issues modules at its core with granular reporting capabilities to ensure that the customer is in control of the testing status. Integrations exist with leading bug tracking tools such as JIRA, Pivotal Tracker and Bugzilla as well as automation and CI tools such as Selenium, Jenkins, Team City and many more. Another service that the company provides is testing methodology support which allows customers to enhance their testing processes.
PractiTest's customers come from various R&D industries as well as IT consulting services located in various countries such as Japan, Netherlands, France and Germany. The majority of them are from
Nordic, UK and North America. Some of its clientele are Spotify, Abbott, Canonical, NCR, CSC, etc.
Client Testimonials
"We were looking for a solution to organize our testing process and keep control of our quality. PractiTest supplied what we needed, with its organized and structured test case management solution." – Gilad Breslawer, QA Team Leader, Plimus
"When you post an issue they get back to you promptly and their turnaround is second to none. They've even included some features we requested in their releases. You can't get better than that." – Kfir Hemed, Head of the Verification Unit at Radwin
Focus Areas
PractiTest is currently focusing on advancing its system to support customer needs: support for automation, various working methods such as Agile, Devops, Microservices and many others.
Knowing the Key Executives
Yaniv Iny, CEO
Yaniv has experience building startups & companies from the 'neighbor's garage' to solid companies with dozens of employees. He founded PractiTest in 2008 and serves as its CEO. Prior to PractiTest, he held various positions such as Consultant at POC Management Company, VP R&D at Hikkup LTD and CTO at Progroup.co.il. He also co-founded Informative, Inc. in 1999. Yaniv has a BA (Hons) degree in Computer Science & Economics from Tel Aviv University and a MBA in Strategy and Finance from Recanati Business School.
Stas Krichevsky, Chief Technology Officer
Stas is the technological arm of PractiTest. In addition to architecting the leading-edge technology foundations of the company, Stas also provides fresh insights into the latest trends of the Web-Based and Open Source development Communities, making sure that PractiTest is in line with all the latest requirements from this demanding sector. Prior to PractiTest, he served as System Architect in Kontera, VP Engineering in TVdoTV, Chief Architect at Entopia Inc and Chief Architect in Cahoots.
Joel Montvelisky, Chief Solutions Architect
Joel is a testing professional with over 20 years of experience. He brings his vast experience in managing testing; both in small and large organizations that will help testers to better perform their job. Before founding PractiTest, Joel managed the QA department in Mercury that was purchased by HP and in Cahoots and NewChannel. Joel is also a lecturer in international testing conferences, a writer for testing magazines and a well known blogger. His blog "QA intelligence" was recently recognized as one of the top 10 testing blogs. Joel holds a Bsc in Industrial Engineering and a MBA from Tel Aviv University.
"We provide the best solutions to manage your QA and Testing process, controlling your testing tasks while getting complete visibility of your results, and most importantly releasing your products in a professional way."


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One World, Many Stories (Winter 2016)
Books have the power to unite children across the globe. Check out this special CBC Showcase in honor of Children's Book Week 2017!
Four Feet, Two Sandals
by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed
My Name Is Sangoel
by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed
Abayomi, The Brazilian Puma
by Darcy Pattison
Sitting Bull
by S.D. Nelson
The Little Tree
by Muon Van
Because You'll Never Meet Me
by Leah Thomas
The Hero Two Doors Down
by Sharon Robinson
Nurtured and Nuzzled ∙ Criados y Acariciados
by Editors at Platypus Media
Toby and the Ice Giants
by Joe Lillington
by Darcy Pattison
Shackleton's Journey
by William Grill
Introducing Teddy
by Jessica Walton
Christmas from Heaven
by Tom Brokaw
The Sun is Also a Star
by Nicola Yoon
by Rachel Swaby
Up from the Sea
by Lesa Lowitz
The Last Thirteen
by James Phelan
Make Buildings
by Christopher Harrisson
Pass the Pandowdy, Please
by Abigail Zelz
The Soda Bottle School
by Laura Kutner, Suzanne Slade
Lost Boy, Lost Girl
by John Bul Dau and Martha Arual Akech with Michael S. Sweeney and Karen M. Kostyal
National Geographic Kids Chapters
by Clara Hodgson Meeker
Paper Wishes
by Lois Sepahban
Can You Say Peace?
by Karen Katz
The Runaway's Gold
by Emilie Christie Burack
Riding Chance
by Christine Kendall
Where Did My Clothes Come From?
by Christine Butterworth
Gaia Warriors
by Nicola Davies, with an afterword by James Lovelock
A Year Full of Stories
by Angela McAllister
Journey Around the World (Playmobil)
by Richard Unglik
City Atlas
by Georgia Cherry
Wheels of Change
by Darlene Beck Jacobson
Always With You
by Ruth Vander Zee
The Wizard Who Saved the World
by Jeffrey Bennett
A Thirst for Home
by Christine Ieronimo
Arcady's Goal
by Eugene Yelchin
This Side of Home
by Renée Watson
Black and White
by Dahlov Ipcar
In a Village by the Sea
by Muon Van
Lailah's Lunchbox
by Reem Faruqi
Kell, the Alien
by Darcy Pattison
Give a Goat
by Jan West Schrock
I, Humanity
by Jeffrey Bennett
The Girl Who Saved Yesterday
by Julius Lester
Mira's Diary
by Marissa Moss
The Boy at the Top of the Mountain
by John Boyne
She Stood for Freedom
by Loki Mullholland
One Minute Mysteries
by Eric and Natalie Yoder
All We Have Left
by Wendy Mills
by Eda Akaltun
One Day on our Blue Planet… in the Antarctic
by Ella Bailey
Learning to Swear in America
by Katie Kennedy
The Orphan Keeper
by Camron Wright
Hopping Ahead of Climate Change — Snowshoe Hares, Science, and Survival
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Beautiful Blue World
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The Smoking Struggle: How To Avoid Cosmetic Dental Damage
Cigarette smokers often suffer from dental problems, and these issues range from minor to severe. Cigarette smoke causes a number of problems - dental decay, gingivitis, and so much more. If you are looking for effective ways to avoid cosmetic damage, read on to learn more.
All-Natural Remedies For Smoking Side Effects
If you are into do-it-yourself remedies, you are in luck. There are plenty of natural ways that you can reduce your risk of superficial damage. Some of those solutions include:
Increased Water Consumption – The Mayo Clinic recommends drinking more water to battle bad breath. Cigarettes can trigger dry mouth, which may increase bacteria levels and tooth decay.
Chew Fennel Seeds – Fennel seeds have naturally occurring antibacterial properties. Chewing fennel seeds after your smoke breaks can reduce infection-causing bacterias in your mouth.
Clove Oil Mouthwash – Clove oil is well known for reducing cavity pain, but it also works as an effective mouthwash. Like fennel seeds, cloves have antibacterial properties. Create your own mouthwash by putting a few drops of clove essential oil into a cup of water. You can also find recipes online for creating mouthwash from cloves.
Over-The-Counter Remedies For Smoking Side Effect
Improved Oral Hygiene – This one may seem obvious, but improving your oral hygiene regimen can significantly reduce your chance of decay, periodontal disease, and more. Killing the bacteria in your mouth on a regular basis may also improve your breath on a long-term basis, which is an added benefit.
Plan Your Smoke Breaks – Try to plan your smoke breaks according to when you can brush or floss. If this is not possible, keep a bottle of anti-cavity mouthwash on hand. Use this after smoking to quickly reduce germs and bacteria.
Visit A Cosmetic Dentist For Long-Term Solutions
If you want long-term remedies for preventing cosmetic dental damage, it's best to consult with an oral health care professional. Consider visiting a cosmetic dentist due to the services they provide. They may:
explain the long-term cosmetic damage caused by smoking
come up with a treatment plan for restoring any cosmetic damage caused by smoking
offer at-home solutions for eliminating bad breath, tooth discoloration, and more
Overall, you have several viable options for reducing or getting rid of your smoker's breath. Try out some of the tips above, and do not hesitate to contact a cosmetic dentist. You may finally achieve long-term results with help from an oral health care provider.
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Will I be charged for using my card to make purchases outside the UK?
If you make a purchase using your debit card in a currency other than sterling, we will charge you a non-sterling transaction fee. For more information, please see the Account Charges Leaflet relevant to your account.
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It is not uncommon for spinal cord injuries to result in devastating hardship for the victim. Individuals with spinal cord injuries may require full-time professional care for the rest of their lives, vocational retraining, or costly adaptive equipment. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident, the attorneys at Amaro Law Firm are available to help you. We have spent over two decades representing individuals in personal injury cases, and have recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our clients in that time. We will file a claim for you in pursuit of fair injury compensation, or take legal action against those responsible for your accident if necessary.
The spinal cord is absolutely crucial to the proper functioning of the human body. It is almost solely responsible for giving people their physical mobility. When it is injured, it can bring about many serious complications which may last for the rest of a person's life. Examples of these complications include limited mobility in certain parts of the body, full paralysis of the lower body (paraplegia), or full paralysis of the entire body (quadriplegia). Extensive spinal cord injuries can even result in death.


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We offer the full service from design to print and delivery.
We are committed to finding the best price for our customers and use printers within Wales in order to support local businesses.
Each of our printers have their speciality which means some are best for small digital runs and some are best for larger lithographic print runs.
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For the past few weeks I have been on a 'soft food diet' which has consisted mostly of scrambled eggs, macaroni cheese, custard and ice-cream.
Now before you get excited at the prospect of eating lots of ice-cream, sadly this latest fad diet is the result of some extensive (and expensive) dental work and not a revolutionary new way to lose inches; daily desserts remain the enemy of the waistline. Continue reading


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August 19, 2014, was the day Jamie's life changed forever: She became a foster mom to a terrified 11-month-old baby girl, who had been removed from an apartment infested with dirty diapers and maggots. "B sat in our living room not moving, not talking," the 32-year-old from New Jersey tells Us Weekly. "She had learned to be afraid of her surroundings because nothing was safe in her old home." (*To protect her family's privacy, Jamie does not share her last name or her foster kids' names.)
The infant also suffered from developmental delays as a result of her neglect. "B qualified for early intervention for everything," Jamie tells Us. "Before she came to us, she spent most of her day sitting in a playpen with a bottle in her mouth." Though most children are introduced to solids between 4 and 6 months of age, B, who was nearly 12 months, couldn't eat the thinnest of baby cereal. Recalls Jamie: "B had no idea what to do with it. She would choke."
When B first came to live with Jamie, her husband, Alan, and their biological kids Liv, 8, and Wes, 5, the baby would sleep 19 hours a day. "B would come home from a visit with her biological mom at 5 p.m. and immediately say, 'Night night, night night,' and need to get in her crib," Jamie tells Us.
But two years later, B, who is now 3, is a happy, Frozen-obsessed toddler. "The kids will be wrestling with their dad, and she'll jump on the pile," gushes Jamie. "During the first year, she'd just sit there and stare, like, 'What is going on here?' Or she'd pull out a book while everyone was dancing around."
It's a transformation Jamie chronicled in a lengthy August blog post that recently gained attention on the Love What Matters Facebook page with 13,000 likes. "I've seen you overcome your fears and insecurities, seen you press into people rather than away from them, seen you progress and grow. I keep thinking you've 'arrived' only to see you come even further," Jamie wrote in the open letter addressed "To my sweet girl."
She went on to reveal that in June a judge had taken away the rights of B's biological mom. "You had your last visit with her, said goodbye to her. I cried for you and cried for your mom and cried for the loss all around, but then dried my tears and assumed life would go on as usual. It hasn't," Jamie shared. "After watching you progress over months and years, I saw you become a different child within a week. In a short time, I've seen the residue of your past neglect, which I thought would cling to you forever, wash away."
The most noticeable change: B began to show affection. "You climbed into my lap, you kissed me, and you told me that you loved me. You had never done that before," Jamie wrote. "I returned the kiss and repeated the words, as I had so many times before. But this time I had tears in my eyes."
Jamie, who blogs at Foster the Family, tells Us the kiss came out of nowhere. "We weren't sharing a moment or anything," she says. "I think all the confusion about where she belongs and who she belongs to had started to settle. And she began to understand what love was from us showing her love."
Jamie and Alan are adopting B and her 2-year-old foster sister on December 1.
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Traumatic Brain Injury Cases in Minneapolis
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by a number of sudden and serious accidents. The most common are:
- Auto accident
- Serious fall
- Sports injury
- Assault
- Gunshot
- Child abuse
The repercussions of a severe brain injury can include a variety of physiological, cognitive and personality disorders that may last for a lifetime. The costs associated with ongoing medical, surgical and other treatments that follow a TBI can quickly become overwhelming.
If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic brain injury that resulted from the negligence of another party's actions or criminal behavior you should call a Minneapolis personal injury attorney at Butwinick Injury Law to learn how we can help you.
Fighting for Fair Compensation
We can fight to obtain a settlement that will pay for all damages involved, including:
- Current medical bills
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We understand the ongoing challenge that victims of TBI and their families must face on a daily basis. Our firm is dedicated to helping you secure a comprehensive and just settlement from the responsible parties that will allow you to recover as much of your enjoyment of life as possible.
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Brain injuries also often cause a significant amount of damage to the head and face of the victim. Facial reconstruction and other plastic surgery can sometimes be lengthy and difficult. Some symptoms of TBI do not become apparent immediately but will develop over time.
Symptoms can include:
- Mood changes
- Seizures
- Loss of coordination or motor skills
- Memory loss
- Chronic head pain
Many victims of TBI are unable to successfully readjust or resume their former profession or perform normal activities they were once able to do. Call our offices to discover how we may be able to help you and your family get the financial settlement you may be entitled to receive.
Contact a Minneapolis personal injury lawyer if you or a loved one has been the victim of a traumatic brain injury.


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Regenexx ACL Stem Cell Procedure Study
ACL Study Criteria Patient Requirements
- The patient must be willing to come to the Broomfield clinic for first an initial evaluation to make a final determination of study eligibility (includes diagnostic ultrasound)
- There is no guarantee they will be eligible
- The cost of this evaluation will be billed to the patient and/or their insurance
- If eligible, the patient must be willing to return for treatment at the Broomfield clinic and for all post-injection treatments (6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months)
- Costs of any travel will be the responsibility of the patient
- The patient will be randomized to receive either Regenexx-SD treatment or be instructed in a home exercise therapy program
- Patients in the exercise therapy group will have the opportunity to receive a Regenexx SD treatment after the three month visit if they do not respond to the exercise therapy
- The Regenexx SD treatment will be provided at no cost to the patient
- The patient must have a knee MRI current within the last year at their own cost for study screening purposes.
- The subject must meet all inclusion criteria and not meet any exclusion criteria (complete list below). Key criteria include:
- Age 18-65
- can comply with all post-operative evaluations and visits
- No previous surgery to the affected ACL
- No MCL, PCL or LCL tears of same knee
- No painful meniscus or cartilage injury at same time as the ACL tear
- No current or past malignancy (cancer)
Inclusion Criteria
Candidates must meet ALL of the following:
- Voluntary signature of the IRB approved Informed Consent,
- Skeletally mature Male or Female ages 18 to 65
- Pain, swelling, or functional disability in the affected knee with activity, having failed conservative treatment (e.g. NSAIDs, physician initiated physical therapy) for at least 3 months or unable to return to normal day to day activities by 6 weeks
- Physical examination consistent with lax ACL ligament (Anterior Drawer Test)
- Abnormal Telos Arthrometer measurement
- Positive diagnostic MR imaging of the affected knee with at least 1/3 of the ACL ligament at any area along its length having high signal on MRI PDFS/Fat Sat images.
- Full range of motion of the affected knee (other than restriction clearly due to effusion)
- Normal range of motion of the non-treated knee
- Is independent, ambulatory, and can comply with all post-operative evaluations and visits
Exclusion Criteria
Candidates will be excluded if they meet ANY of the following:
- A massive ACL tear or one that includes more than 2/3'rds of the ligament that's retracted.
- Previous surgery to the affected ACL (i.e. previous ACL replacement with an autograft or allograft)
- Prior ACL prolotherapy, PRP, corticosteroid injection or other injection therapy within the past three months,
- Concomitant meniscus tear or cartilage injury that occurred at the same time as the as the ACL tear and which is considered a pain generator by the treating physician at the time intake into the study (i.e. a meniscus tear or cartilage lesion associated with an active BML).
- Concomitant PCL, MCL, or LCL tears
- Inflammatory or auto-immune based joint diseases or other lower extremity pathology (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, polymyalgia, polymyositis, gout pseudogout)
- Quinolone or Statin induced myopathy/ tendinopathy
- Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or greater knee osteoarthritis
- Significant knee extension lag compared to the opposite knee
- Symptomatic lumbar spine pathology (e.g. radicular pain)
- Severe neurogenic inflammation of the cutaneous nerves about the knee or thigh
- Contraindications for MRI
- Tested positive or has been treated for a malignancy in the past or is suspected of having a malignancy or is currently undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatment for a malignancy anywhere in the body, whether adjacent to or distant from the proposed injection site
- Condition represents a worker's compensation case
- Currently involved in a health-related litigation procedure
- Is pregnant
- Bleeding disorders
- Currently taking anticoagulant or immunosuppressive medication
- Allergy or intolerance to study medication
- Use of chronic opioid,
- Documented history of drug abuse within six months of treatment
- Any other condition, that in the opinion of the investigator, that would preclude the patient from enrollment
If you meet all of the criteria for a study and are able to travel to the research study location for all of the required follow-up of visits, please contact us at 404.800.0302. or via email at [email protected]
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Regenexx is a world-wide network of specially trained physicians providing the world's most advanced, research-driven, regenerative-medicine treatments in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
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Many Shoulder and Rotator Cuff injuries are good candidates for regenerative treatments. Before considering shoulder arthroscopy or shoulder replacement, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
- Rotator Cuff Tears and Tendinitis
- Shoulder Instability
- SLAP Tear / Labral Tears
- Shoulder Arthritis
- Other Degenerative Conditions & Overuse Injuries
Many spine injuries and degenerative conditions are good candidates for regenerative treatments and there are a number of studies showing promising results in treating a wide range of spine problems. Spine surgery should be a last resort for anyone, due to the cascade of negative effects it can have on the areas surrounding the surgery. And epidural steroid injections are problematic due to their long-term negative impact on bone density.
- Herniated, Bulging, Protruding Discs
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- SI Joint Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerves and General Back Pain
- And more
Knees are the target of many common sports injuries. Sadly, they are also the target of a number of surgeries that research has frequently shown to be ineffective or minimally effective. Knee arthritis can also be a common cause for aging athletes to abandon the sports and activities they love. Regenerative procedures can be used to treat a wide range of knee injuries and conditions. They can even be used to reduce pain and delay knee replacement for more severe arthritis.
- Knee Meniscus Tears
- Knee ACL Tears
- Knee Instability
- Knee Osteoarthritis
- Other Knee Ligaments / Tendons & Overuse Injuries
- And more
Many spine injuries and degenerative conditions are good candidates for regenerative treatments and there are a number of studies showing promising results in treating a wide range of spine problems. Spine surgery should be a last resort for anyone, due to the cascade of negative effects it can have on the areas surrounding the surgery. And epidural steroid injections are problematic due to their long-term negative impact on bone density.
- Herniated, Bulging, Protruding Discs
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- SI Joint Syndrome
- Sciatica
- Pinched Nerves and General Back Pain
- And more
Hand & WristHand and wrist injuries and arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and conditions relating to overuse of the thumb, are good candidates for regenerative treatments. Before considering surgery, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
- Hand and Wrist Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Trigger Finger
- Thumb Arthritis (Basal Joint, CMC, Gamer's Thumb, Texting Thumb)
- Other conditions that cause pain
Most injuries of the elbow's tendons and ligaments, as well as arthritis, can be treated non-surgically with regenerative procedures.
- Golfer's elbow & Tennis elbow
- Arthritis
- Ulnar collateral ligament wear (common in baseball pitchers)
- And more
Hip injuries and degenerative conditions become more common with age. Do to the nature of the joint, it's not quite as easy to injure as a knee, but it can take a beating and pain often develops over time. Whether a hip condition is acute or degenerative, regenerative procedures can help reduce pain and may help heal injured tissue, without the complications of invasive surgical hip procedures.
- Labral Tear
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Sprain, Tendonitis or Inflammation
- Hip Instability
Foot & AnkleFoot and ankle injuries are common in athletes. These injuries can often benefit from non-surgical regenerative treatments. Before considering surgery, consider an evaluation of your condition with a regenerative treatment specialist.
- Ankle Arthritis
- Plantar fasciitis
- Ligament sprains or tears
- Other conditions that cause pain


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It can get complicated trying to keep track of all the candidates who will be on your ballot during midterm elections. That's why we've created these interactive maps!
What can I do with these maps?
These maps allow you to see a profile on each candidate running in your district. This information includes candidate name, district, political party, address and a link to their website (when available).
How do I use these maps?
1. Choose the map you would like to look at first. The three maps of candidates running in the primaries include gubernatorial, state house of representatives and and senate races. If you would like to have the information provided to you as an Excel spreadsheet (.xls) or plain text file (.txt), please click the corresponding links below each map. *
2. Start at the map legend. The legend is on the right side of the screen. On the gubernatorial map, this legend will indicate the colors representing political party. On both the Senate and House of Representatives maps, this legend indicates districts.
3. Click on the colored dot of your choosing. Once you have decided what party you would like to look at (on the gubernatorial map) or what district, click on the appropriate dot, which will bring up a pop-up box full of candidate information (the blue link stating "more info" will take you to the candidate's website, if available).
More Tools:
• "Zoom In/Out and Home Buttons" will allow you to navigate the map in more or less detail. "Home" will take you to a default view of Tennessee.
• "Legend" (list with bullets) is on by default.
• "Basemap Gallery" (small squares) allows you to change the map background (i.e. imagery and topographical views)
• "Share Button" (three arrows) gives a link to the map as well as different social media options to share.
• "Print option" allows you to print your view on the map.
• "Search Bar" allows you to type an address of your choosing. This can assist you in finding which districts or candidates are near that location.
*Disclaimer: The alternative file format that has been provided is Excel spreadsheet (.xls) . Please contact us if you would like to access any other alternative formats at 615-383-9442 or email@example.com.
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Owning and running a company is no small task. It's a difficult, stressful, never-ending process that actually gets more complex as you find success. It's hard enough for people who specifically studied business in school. And for those who didn't study business, the challenge is even more daunting. When so many former business students fail, it must frequently feel overwhelming for students of other disciplines.
YPO member Yi Li isn't afraid of a challenge. A lifelong lover of science, she braved a new country and different culture when she left China to pursue her PhD in physics on a full scholarship at Louisiana State University. As she studied energy storage, battery technology and management, and charge control, she realized she had the makings of a great alternative energy company.
Li wasn't hindered by her lack of business experience–in fact, she started her solar power company in her apartment while she was still a student. Today, Li is the president and CEO of Renogy Solar, which manufactures and sells a wide range of solar-powered products. Renogy was certified by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. The company has also won several bronze- and gold-level awards from the Golden Bridge Awards, and was included on the Fastest-Growing Women-Owned Company list released by the Women Presidents' Organization.
On an episode of my podcast 10 Minute Tips from the Top, Li shared her advice to non-business people starting a company:
1. Don't be intimidated
Li didn't have a business background, but she didn't let that stop her from founding her own company. "I didn't have any background or experience or education about running a business, or even financial experience or knowledge. I'd never thought about those difficulties," she recalls. When she began, it certainly wasn't all smooth sailing. "I definitely went through a lot of difficulties and challenges, but every time I saw challenges, I thought about my passion. I thought about my purpose.
If that's my goal, forget about how I feel how difficult it is. Just try to find a solution," she asserts. Li is also not afraid to admit what she doesn't know. "If I see I lack knowledge [in a particular area], I'll get a book or take online classes. I'm really a self-learner, so I learned all that stuff by myself," she explains. Don't let your own self-doubt get in the way of pursuing something great.
2. Don't feel compelled to follow all the rules
While she acknowledges the difficulties inherent in starting a company without a business background, Li also believes there may be some benefit in not being tied to one philosophy. "You need to think outside the box," she argues. "Don't follow too many old-school type, book, education principles. Even if it's a lot of good experience, it may not apply to you." She encourages entrepreneurs to find their own path. "You can learn, but try to develop something that is unique to you," she says.
Li believes she has a good example in Jack Ma of Alibaba. "He didn't have all the necessary professional skills when he started the business–he was a teacher," Li explains. "When he started the business, not everybody believed his dream. But he ignored all of the voices. If he decided to do something, he was very, very determined." Ma and Li aren't afraid to follow their instincts.
3. Be frugal
Li is very blunt about this: "You need to run a business frugally," she emphasizes. The challenge, of course, is that talent can be expensive. Thankfully, she's found a way to compensate for that. "My employees truly believe in what we're doing," she beams. "We're still a startup, and we're not paying as high compared to a lot of Fortune 500 companies," she admits, but her company is about more than dollars and cents.
"I look for people who truly want to develop themselves, because they're not here just for the paycheck. We instill a passion and a dream into our employees' minds. That's how I recruit people."
4. Believe in it
Do what you love! It's exactly what led Li down the path from science to entrepreneurship. "I truly want to be a scientist. I really love physics. What I studied was superconductivity and semiconductor materials. And one of my projects was related to alternative energy studies. So there I saw my passion taking form," she fondly recalls. Whatever your calling, follow what brings you joy. "I truly believe you have to be a passionate person and do what you truly want to do," Li states.
It doesn't mean it will be easy. She explains, "You cannot just do this for money. You have to do this for love. Otherwise, you cannot deal with all of the obstacles you'll face." For Li, her mission is clear: "I really think a sustainable future is something we should all work for and fight for," she says. Wherever your passion lies, pursue happiness.
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Kambaba Jasper aka Stromatolites
Kambaba Jasper meaning:
Kambaba Jasper is a jasper that is actually fossilized algae. Blue-Green Algae Fossils are called Stromatolites. They are found in the rocks Madagascar and are some of the oldest fossils in existence - over 3 billions years old.
The algae grows in round shapes. As it pushes through the sediment, it collects and binds the sediment particles, which is why there are layers of growth.
Although practically extinct today, there was a time when Blue-Green Algae was the primary life form on Earth that most likely created our atmosphere of oxygen.
Also known as Crocodile Jasper.
Kambaba Jasper healing properties:
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"A week doesn't pass without a mayor, governor, policymaker or pundit joining the rush to demand, or predict, an energy future that is entirely based on wind/solar and batteries, freed from the "burden" of the hydrocarbons that have fueled societies for centuries. Regardless of one's opinion about whether, or why, an energy "transformation" is called for, the physics and economics of energy combined with scale realities make it clear that there is no possibility of anything resembling a radically "new energy economy" in the foreseeable future. Bill Gates has said that when it comes to understanding energy realities "we need to bring math to the problem."
He's right. So, in my recent Manhattan Institute report, "The New Energy Economy: An Exercise in Magical Thinking," I did just that." click here


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Have you read the story of the cross,
Where Jesus bled and died,
Where your debt was paid by the precious blood
That flowed from His wounded side?
He died of a broken heart for you,
He died of a broken heart;
Oh, wondrous love! for you, for me,
He died of a broken heart.
Have you read how they placed the crown of thorns
Upon His kingly brow,
How He cried,
They know not what they do;?
O Father, forgive them now
Have you read how the dying thief was saved
While hanging on the tree,
When he looked with pleading eyes and said,
O Lord, remember me?
Have you read how in anguish He cried aloud
And died on Calvary?
Have you ever said,
I thank Thee, Lord,?
For giving Thy life for me


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Am I right in saying that this class does not take into account escaped characters, like \" in strings? Ppeterson 15:56, 5 March 2011 (PST)
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Yes, you are quite right... Or you were. I wish this wiki would forward comments to the e-mail of the contributor, because I had been meaning to come back and update this. I've made quite a few tweaks to this class since I submitted it, so I'll get the latest up today. I came across the escaping problem when returning JSON-formatted data including JSON data (wha??) which was itself a string with the quotes escaped. Needless to say the initial result was not desirable.
Also I added a block which strips newlines, tabs, etc. from the input strings so it can be fed a formatted string. Also, the escaping is taken care of: I added the following: <csharp> if(str[i] == '\\') { i++; continue; } </csharp> to the string loop. It iterates the counter and continues, skipping over the '\' and the following character. Let me know if this works for your purposes, as I wouldn't be surprised if certain input strings confuse it.
Carriage Returns
I added a line that strips carriage returns to the block that reads in formatted strings. It already handled "\\r", but not "\r".
support for spaces
hi, I was trying this class with a sample JSon Object from the google chart api documentation, that file has spaces (check sampledata.json in https://developers.google.com/chart/interactive/docs/php_example) those spaces make the parser fail. I added this line to skip them: line 106: case ' ': break;


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TuffSew here, your heavy duty sewing machine supplier. Does your household sewing machine seem to conk out in less than 2 or 3 years? Are you constantly taking your machine in to get it "serviced", and then getting a $95 dollar invoice for the "repair" work? Most sewing machines today are just are not manufactured like they used to be. Older generation sewing machines were built with all metal gears and heavy duty cast iron body casting. Take a look at your current machine- are these parts plastic? Most likely your answer is yes. Well, the good news is…there are still a few sewing machine companies that sell heavy duty household sewing machines. Here is an example of a new sewing machine with an all metal body:
Just as important, you want to make sure you purchase a sewing machine with all metal gears. Many of today's inferior sewing machine use plastic gears. After a couple years or so of sewing, plastic gears will eventually crack- leaving you without a working sewing machine. Metal gears are also much stronger! Here is an example of what metal gears look like:
When you use a sewing machine with all metal gears, you want to make sure and oil all the moving joints about once a month. This will keep your sewing machine from going to the dreadful sewing machine technician. Turn your machine over and turn the handwheel to oil all the moving joints. Here is a picture of the bottom of a sewing machine with all metal gears:
Also don't be fooled into buying a "pot metal" sewing machine. This is NOT a cast iron or all metal sewing machine. An easy way to figure this out is to simply lift up the machine or look at the machine specifications. How heavy is the machine? It's usually a good bet when the machine is over 25 pounds. Then you know you are getting true metal or cast iron. If you still don't know…make sure and ask someone who does know.
For more information on this sewing machine, please go to: http://www.tuffsew.com/zigzag-industrial-strength-sewing-machine


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Historylinks Year: 2017
A Sutherland chair received damaged with parts missing and suffering from woodworm. When treated the damaged parts were replaced, using material in keeping with the original, so that the chair could be displayed. A series of photographs of the chair, in its damaged state were taken by Struan Robertson - see picture #1052
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Augusta Arches announces shoot
Augusta Arches announces shoot: Augusta Archers, 33 Archery Lane will host an all-traditional 3-D shoot at 7 p.m. Saturday for traditional bows only. This event is open to all ages. The kitchen will be open. The shot fee is $10. For more information, call 255-4599.
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Full service
Full service is for sellers who would like someone independent of the family to project manage, not only the process of the sale, but also the property preparation and ongoing resettlement. It may be because they do not wish to burden others close to them or that the tasks required may create too much personal stress for whatever reason.
Standard service
The standard service is what most sellers expect from their agent. It is the most common service provided by agents and sales representatives for the public, within the real estate industry.
DIY agent assist
DIY agent assist is for sellers who are confident that they can sell a property themselves, with some assistance from an agent. The agent is always available to back up the seller/vendor at any stage, by providing any of the optional services that may be required during the sale process.


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Principal's Letter
Hello Early College High School Family,
We are very excited about what the 2019-20 school year has in store for our students as ECHS heads into its 14th year. Once again, over 40% of our students earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher this past semester qualifying them to be on the Principal's Honor Roll! Our school was the only school in our school district to be recognized as a 2019 California Distinguished School this past spring (last time ECHS earned this award was in 2009). Our school was also the only high school in our school district to be recognized as a State of California Honor Roll High School and a U.S. News and World Report National High School this past spring for a fourth straight year.
This past school year, we were able to add an after school Coastline College Theater Arts course which enriched our performing arts profile of classes as Dance and Guitar have been added offerings in the past 4 years. All three courses will be available to students as after school on-campus offerings in 2019-20 as well. We also added Art 2 and MESA (Math, Engineering and Science Achievement) as course offerings for our students as additional electives this past year. Heading into 2019-20, we will be adding an Exploring Computer Science course for students to be given opportunities to build the necessary technical and collaborative skills that our 21st century job markets demand.
Lastly, ECHS is increasing the number of students who are accessing the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective class on our campus. Nearly two-thirds of our student body will be AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students which will enable them to be better prepared for a 4-year college/university upon graduation. In 2018, ECHS just became designated an AVID Emerging Schoolwide high school for the very first time in the school's history!
I encourage our parents and families to be partners with us in the various ways you can help support our school. Your involvement is critical in enhancing your child's educational experience while in high school. Please consider taking part in our PTSA and our School Site Council. These are two excellent opportunities for you to be a direct contributor to our school's efforts in moving forward.
The 2019-20 school year promises to be a great experience for our students and we look forward to you being a part of the experience as a partner with our school!
David M. Martinez, Ed.D.
Office: 714-424-4781
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Medical School StatementsWritten by Adam Blau
With a fraction of medical school applicants gaining acceptance to the institution of their choice, the importance of medical school statements becomes all too apparent. In modern times, over 30,000 applicants apply to medical schools each year, only to have a vast amount of their applications rejected. It is imperative, then, for an applicant's medical school statements to rise above the others.
Medical schools will frequently ask their applicants questions about their motives for becoming a doctor. Chances are, if you are already undertaking the grueling and costly task of applying to medical school, you have a fairly good reason. It's important, though, that you convey this reason clearly and persuasively in your statement.
Medical School Statements And Non-Science Backgrounds
If you were not a science major as an undergraduate, you may feel that you are at a disadvantage. Many of your competitors have eaten, slept and breathed medical science for their entire undergraduate careers. Fear not, applicant! You are actually at an advantage.
By highlighting your worldly experience in your medical school statements, you bring to the table something unique that an admissions officer may not see every day. Believe it or not, an admissions officer may be more inclined to remember a literature major simply because so many biology and pre-med majors have crossed his path already. If you can somehow tie your major into your desire to apply to medical school, you can combine your fields of discipline and potentially impress the admissions board.


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This is an artistic blog where we showcase the best in the world of arts from world famous timeless masterpieces to classical musics by the masters to literary works of arts by world famous writers. To Live In Order To Please God And To Give Glory To His Name.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Timeless Masterpieces of The Great Masters- El Greco
The Assumption of The Virgin (1577-1579)
The Modena Triplych (1568) Tempera on panel
The Opening of The Fifth Seal (1608-1614)
View of Toledo (c. 1596-1600)
The Burial of Count Orgaz (1586-1588)
El Greco
El Greco (1541- April 7, 1614) was a painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. He usually signed his paintings in Greek letters with his full name Domenicos Theotokopoulos underscoring his Greek origin. El Greco was born in Crete which was at that time part of the Republic of Venice and the center of Post-Byzantine art. El Greco received his initial training as an icon painter of the Cretan school.
In 1570, El Greco moved to Rome where he executed a series of works strongly marked by his Venetian apprenticeship. Unlike other Cretan artists who had moved to Venice, El Greco substantially altered his style and sought to distinguish himself by inventing new and unusual interpretations of traditional religious subject matter. In 1577, El Greco emigrated first to Madrid, then to Toledo, where he produced his mature works.
The primacy of imagination and intuition over the subjective character of creation was a fundamental principle of El Greco's style. El Greco discarded classical criteria such as measure and proportion. He believed that grace is the supreme quest of art, but the painter achieves grace only if he manages to solve the most complex problems with obvious ease. El Greco regarded color as the most important and the most ungovernable element of painting and declared that color had primacy over form. He died on April 7, 1614.
Tags: Timeless Masterpieces, Great Masters, El Greco, Post-Byzantine Art, Spanish Rennaisance, Greece, Venice, Rome, Crete, Madrid, Toledo, Spain, Icon
Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla
5 comments:
- Jessica said...
gusto ko yung View of Toledo! habang tinitingnan ko sya parang floating ako. :)
- November 15, 2008 at 12:10 AM
- Mel Avila Alarilla said...
Hi Caca,
Ayan ka na naman, nagtitrip ka yata eh. He,he,he, yun pang painting ni El Greco ang napagtripan mo. Ok lang at least hindi nilangaw yung post ko. Me isang nagkamaling pumansin. Thanks a zillion kid. God bless.
- November 15, 2008 at 2:45 AM
- Jessica said...
hahah, trip pala tawag dun. matindi tama ko, kasi hanggang ngayon parang lumulutang pa rin ako. hehehe!
- November 17, 2008 at 2:29 AM
- Mel Avila Alarilla said...
Hi Caca,
Ganun lang ang tawag ko sa feeling nang lumulutang. Siguro me hang over ka pa sa trip mo sa Bohol. Ang ganda kasi nang lugar. Thanks ulit ha. God bless you always my young friend.
- November 19, 2008 at 3:15 AM
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
- January 2, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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The business world is rife with incidents of fraud perpetrated by insiders or third parties, and the Certified Fraud Examiner is tasked with identifying the symptoms, analyzing systemic loopholes and recommending remediation strategies. On average, the typical organization loses about 5 percent of its annual income to fraud according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. In dollar terms, this percentage translates to $3.7 trillion globally, underlining the important role of anti-fraud experts in managing business risks. Aside from financial losses, fraud impacts the organization's brand image. While brand development is not the primary concern of fraud examiners, their tasks may extend to recommending solutions to manage the impact of fraud investigations on employee morale, business processes and public perception of the organization.
Resource: 50 Best Accounting Schools in the USA 2016
Certified Fraud Examiners' Credentials and the ACFE
The certified fraud examiner credential is a globally recognized proof of qualification for anti-fraud professionals. To qualify for this credential, you must pass an examination given by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, an Austin, Texas-based organization with worldwide operations. The ACFE is the only organization offering the credentialing examinations. With membership of 75,000 worldwide, the ACFE is the largest anti-fraud organization, providing training and education opportunities for fraud detection, prevention strategies and deterrence techniques for anti-fraud professionals.
Prerequisites for CFE Credentialing
The job of a fraud examiner involves high-level investigative, analytical and communication skills. At the minimum, the ACFE requires a bachelor's degree to apply for associate membership in the organization. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required academic credential at a ratio of two years experience for every year of education. This would be on top of a mandatory minimum of two years work experience in fields related to fraud investigations such as accounting, auditing, loss prevention positions unrelated to being a security guard, criminologist and certain legal occupations. Needless to say, you must also prove that you are of good moral character based on the ACFE's code of ethics and attested to in writing by verifiable character references.
CFE Examination Details
The credentialing exam for fraud examiners consists of 500 questions divided into four sections of 125 questions each. These sections cover fraud prevention and deterrence, financial transactions, fraud investigations and legal elements of fraud. Questions intend to evaluate your preparedness and skill in identifying red flags and determining evidence of fraud, data collection, report preparation and assessing an organization's fraud risk based on current operational processes.
Annual Recertification
To maintain your CFE certification, you will be asked to complete 20 credit hours of continuing professional education courses every year. These courses are offered by the ACFE and other entities, covering trending issues and best practices in fraud investigations and management. Ethics training provided by entities other than ACFE will be considered as long as the course topic is focused on one of the following: personal ethics, corporate ethics, ethical decision-making, ethics and professional conduct or ethical practices in a business environment. You must be in compliance with all other requirements with regards to character, conduct and continuing education credits to be approved for recertification.
Fraud examiners play a crucial role in ensuring the company remains compliant with ethical business practices. You must be trustworthy, dependable and willing to work odd hours. Certified fraud examiners may work in-house or with consultancies that accept fraud management assignments on a per-project basis, which may mean flexible work schedules.


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The Russian ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, has been shot dead by a gunman at an art exhibition in the Turkish capital, Ankara.
A gunman has shot dead Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrei Karlov, apparently in protest at Russia's involvement in the Syrian conflict.
Several other people were reportedly also injured in the attack, a day after protests in Turkey over Russia's military intervention in Syria.
According to Russian TV, the ambassador had been attending an exhibition called "Russia as seen by Turks".
Police later "neutralised" the gunman, reports say, without giving details. Images posted online showed the suspected gunman dead in the gallery.
The killer was later identified as Mevlut Mert Aydintas,22, a member of the Ankara riot police.


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This blend of digito posture (focuses on the meridian points), shiatsu and yoga increase the flexibility of the body and restores energy balance. Performed fully clothed on mats. For advance levels.
Benefits: Body conditioning, Mind-Body, Relaxation
Duration: 1 hour
$105.00 + tx+ Must be combined with the Thermal experience.
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Barbara Z. Gunter died Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 2010, at The Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. A native of Durham, she was born January 31, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Arlene Zinger of Durham.
Barbara is survived by three daughters; Julie Tilley and husband, Steve, Candee Kornegay both of Durham and Amy Gunter of Wilson.; four grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Alston and Lily; her brother, Charles Zinger, Sr and his wife, Anne of Durham and a nephew, Charles Zinger, Jr. and his wife Laura of Charlotte.
She was a member of Greystone Baptist Church.
The memorial service will be held Monday 11 AM, December 20, 2010 in the Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, 1113 W. Main Street, Durham, NC.
The family will receive friends at the home of Julie Tilley, 6 Churchland Court, Durham, NC 27707.
Barbara's family has requested that memorials maybe made to the National Parkinson Foundation, gift processing center, P.O. Box 5018 Hagerstown, MD 21741 or UNC Hospice, P.O. Box 1077 Pittsboro, NC 27312.
Online memorials: www.hallwynne.com click on obituaries.


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This week's column is the result of a difference of opinion that resulted when I made the statement, "If we are to stop the destruction that is taking place in our communities, we must go back to yesteryear."
The instant response from some was, "Have you lost your mind, yesteryear is gone and cannot return." I asked why? And the answer was, "This is modern times, and we have to focus on electronics, it's the electronics age, forget going back."
I am as convinced that we must go back as I am the sun is going to shine tomorrow. It is my absolute conviction that the church and home must be reborn again. The church must instill in the people again that God's greatest commandment is LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AND THYSELF. The home must reinforce in the family the importance of respect, and responsibility for self and family. How many of you remember when in our neighborhoods we were not just friendly, but friends, we were not just neighborly, but neighbors? We must instill in our families love, not hate. Statistics can be deceiving—sometimes they convey the impression that Black persons overwhelmingly use drugs, and the truth is that only the minority do so. The same applies when you analyze statistics about Black persons being arrested–the overwhelming majority have no criminal record. One of my most used statements about drugs is that overwhelmingly, most Blacks have never seen or used marijuana, cocaine or heroin. It is an established fact that you do not desire to harm those you love.
In my youth, we were taught the importance of the 3Rs, reading, writing and arithmetic. Failure in our home was not acceptable. "Can't" as a word or life's action was not acceptable. Between our parents and church, it was instilled in us that we could accomplish anything and everything, and all things were possible. It has always been my contention that education in itself does not solely motivate you to do the right thing, because there has to be something inside a person.
It is mandatory that we ensure that our families are provided the best education possible. We must help the family become a functioning family, where our parents are afforded a decent job that we can provide for our families.
(Louis "Hop" Kendrick is a contributor to the New Pittsburgh Courier.)
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Model Zhenya Katava serves some serious summer swimsuit inspiration in the July 2016 issue of Harper's Bazaar Kazakhstan. The brunette stunner hits beach for an outing full of one-piece swimsuits with bold cutouts and silhouettes. Photographed by Hannah Khymych and styled by Connie Berg, Zhenya poses in the designs of Barbara Bui, Michael Kors Collection, Celine and more. For beauty, Zhenya wears her hair in tousled waves with a sun-kissed glow. / Hair by Stefano Greco, Makeup by Allie Smith
Zhenya Katava Hits the Beach for Harper's Bazaar Kazakhstan
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February 14 - 20th, 2021
Moderate: able to handle cold temperatures
Our itinerary is planned, but we are always prepared to change things up based on weather and light conditions. Of course, at night we'll be on watch for northern lights, so evening plans will be based around them.
Please fly into Leknes (LKN), Norway. Note: it's significantly cheaper to book your flights separately rather than on one itinerary. We recommend flying into Oslo, then Bodø, and finally Leknes. You will be picked up and driven to our lodging to drop your bags off and get acquainted with the accommodations. We'll head out for a welcome dinner shortly after checking in. We expect everyone to be quite jet-lagged, so no aurora excursion is planned for this evening. However, if the heavens put on a show, we can always put on a fresh pot of coffee and head out!
Sunrise - 08:30
Sunset - 16:16
We'll head out for sunrise and spend the day driving around and exploring the gorgeous Lofoten archipelago. This time of year the sun stays low to the horizon, providing us with continuous "golden hour" light for the entire day.
The nights in the arctic circle are long, so we'll check aurora borealis predictions and decide when/where to go for optimal viewing.
Sunrise - 08:26
Sunset - 16:20
We'll again head out for sunrise and spend the day driving around and exploring the gorgeous Lofoten archipelago.
For dinner we'll drive to Bøstad for an authentic Viking feast at the Lofotr Viking Museum! We'll experience local culture inside the largest Viking structure ever found, and dine on a freshly cooked meal in the traditional Viking style. When our bellies are full and our hearts are content we'll head back south - keeping our eyes peeled for the aurora, of course!
Meal included: Viking feast dinner
Sunrise - 08:22
Sunset - 16:24
The day will be spent exploring the beautiful harbors, beaches, and fjords of the islands, and the night will be spent hunting down the aurora!
Sunrise - 08:18
Sunset - 16:28
This morning will begin a little earlier for a snowshoe walk with scenic views high above the archipelago. After sunset, we'll keep our eyes to the skies for the dancing lights.
Sunrise - 08:13
Sunset - 16:33
Our last full day on the islands will again be spent exploring the beautiful harbors, beaches, and fjords of the islands, and the night will be spent hunting down the aurora!
Sunrise - 08:09
Sunset - 16:37
On our final morning, we have the opportunity to double back to any locations we want to see again. A final exploration of our beautiful surroundings, and a group brunch at our favorite cafe. You will be dropped off at the Leknes (LKN) airport at noon to fly home.
Your deposit of $1,000 USD will hold your space in this workshop. A second payment of $2,950 USD is due by December 1, 2020. All of our standard terms and conditions apply.
Do I have to bring a Sony camera?
No! Feel free to bring whatever camera you choose! The more familiar you are with your camera, the better results you'll get.
What skill level is required to attend?
All levels are welcome, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro.
What fitness level is expected?
Moderate. It will be cold and we will be walking through snow, but we won't be doing anything rigorous. Make sure to bring waterproof pants and boots so you can stay warm and dry!
Nate Luebbe
Nate is a professional landscape/travel photographer from Seattle, Washington. He is a member of the Sony Alpha Collective and his work has been featured in several national publications in both print and online.
You can find more of Nate's work at @nateinthewild
Autumn Schrock
Autumn is a professional photographer from Seattle, Washington. She is a member of the Sony Alpha Collective, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography, and has been published internationally both digitally and in print.
You can find more of Autumn's work at @autpops
Get in touch using the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!


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Bad Jobs
The World's Worst Jobs
So you think you've got a hideous job do ya? Well what if you were the guy that managed the hose-truck that empties blue water and whatever from commercial airliners? Wouldn't that be just a little bit worse? How about professional armpit-sniffer? That's really a job employed by deodorant manufacturers. In the interest of helping you enjoy your own job better here's a stinky half-dozen of what are perhaps the grossest, ghastliest, and all-around nastiest occupations anywhere:
Big Fun with Monkeys
For instance, how about if you were contracted to be a Orangutan Pee Collector? Oh yes, it's a real job. Anthropologist Cheryl Knott of Harvard University has been one. And the point of this gig is what exactly? In a nutshell: Anthropologists studying Orangutans in the Gunung Palung National Park in Borneo, Indonesia examine every little thing they can about these endangered, great orange apes, and do so as non-invasively as possible. To that end, they've developed a method of collecting the urine of wild Orangs by spreading nylon tarps under trees, which Orangutans are known to inhabit. They collect the ape-pee in an effort to understand Orangutan reproduction. Guess the rest.
Another fairly ghastly gig is Poop-Scooper at an animal shelter. Now, this is a noble effort. Animal shelters are a sad necessity and anyone who works at one, whether paid or as a volunteer, is doing heartfelt, important work. Still, it's awfully gross.
Dead in the Water
Maybe that one's not so hideous when compared with a Mortician, the person who prepares dead bodies for funerals. While this is certainly a necessary job i.e., 'someone has to do it', it can't be the most pleasant occupation around. Somewhat less frightening but just as nasty is being a boat-bottom scraper. The best part of this gig is that it usually happens in a nice dry-dock; the worst of it is the barnacles, algae and other deep-sea crud that adheres itself to a boat hull. Another yucky job is being the mold-maker at a fake dog-doo plant. Yes, there is such an occupation.
They say that everything is relative, so reading about these less-than-stellar occupations has got to make you feel better about your own job, right? If you said 'no', then perhaps you ought to spend a week or three toiling at Crime-Scene Clean-Up. Or worse yet Poultry Processor. Then get back to us.


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The latest news on Sixth Pay Commission is for the state of Tamilnadu, TN. The TN State Government employees will now get an effective increase of eight percent or 8% in the Dearness Allowance (DA). This hike of 8% will be applicable for all Tamilnadu state government employees including teachers as well as pensioners. These employees, government employees who are expecting to get the benefits of the Sixth pay Commission Panel Recommendations
From which date is the TN Dearness Allowance hike effective following Sixth Pay Commission Recommendations?
The effective date for TN Dearness Allowance hike is 1st January, 2010.
Why is this hike in dearness allowance giiven for TN state government employees?
The reason being quoted is to bring the Allowance at par with the central government employees. Although it will cost around 1448 crore Rupees worth of additional financial burden.
General Sixth Pay Commission Salary Hike & Arrears Calculator
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It was in May 2009, when the Tamilnadu government implemented the Sixth pay Commission and increased the salaries in the range of Rs 1,775 and Rs 7,300 per month.
How many employees are expected to benefit from this recommendation?
There are about 12 lakh employees in Tamilnadu in the state government services including teachers. Then there are also around 5 lakh pensioners in the Tamilnadu state.
It is reported that this decision has been welcomed by all the state employees as well as pensioners. The people have thanked the CM for this generous decision increasing their salaries as per sixth pay commission.
TamilNadu TN DA Dearness Allowance 8% Hike Sixth Pay Commission: Pension, Pay Arrears & Salary Hike
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Learning Goals
Following this module, participants will be able to:
- Align the purchasing strategies to business strategies.
- Align the purchasing organization with business organization and constraints.
- Help their team to define appropriate category strategy.
- Manage the complex interaction between internal customers, purchasing teams and suppliers.
- Define relevant objectives.
- Control the delivery of results according to the plan.
Target Group
- The module is dedicated to purchasing executives with solid purchasing background who are leading a team of buyers or to senior buyers accessing to executive position.
- It is also suitable to experienced executives new to purchasing.
Method & Tools
- Workshops and discussions will be organised in order to exchange experience between participants and the EIPM experts.
Upcoming Dates F2F
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2 450 € excl. VAT *
* set price for 2019
Credit For
- Certification Programme: Purchasing Manager