text: Digital Daily Caller's Feud With Ben Smith Persists By Peter Ogburn|November 28, 2012 Share By Peter Ogburn|November 28, 2012 Share There is still plenty of bad blood between The Daily Caller and websites that employ Ben Smith. We've devoted plenty of time to the fights between The Daily Caller and Politico, but it seems that they are turning their attention to Buzzfeed.The Daily Caller's Jeff Poor called out Buzzfeed's McKay Coppins in a piece that took on pundits who blamed the conservative media for losing the election for Mitt Romney. Poor opens his piece by saying, "Only in the delusional world of online journalism, a world saturated with narcissists fueled by Twitter followers and TV appearances, could one come to the following conclusion: The "conservative" media lost Mitt Romney the election. That's the new theory being advanced by one of this bubble's occupants, BuzzFeed's McKay Coppins." This all stems from this piece from Coppins.A snappy Coppins reacted to Poor's story on Twitter, saying… "Color me shocked that a Daily Caller reporter would write an entire article based on a misreading of my story." In Poor's defense, the title of Coppins' piece was "How the Conservative Media Lost the Election." So, ahem, you can see how there may be confusion.Poor responded by mocking Coppins. Someone Google Alerts himself bit.ly/TqWs7L — Jeff Poor (@jeff_poor) November 27, 2012 So, while this isn't the nastiest fight we've seen this week, you can be sure that Coppins and Poor won't be exchanging Christmas hams this year. Share http://adweek.it/2kGwMGu copy Adweek Adweek


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As Anne Zelenka points out in her post "Busyness vs. Burst: Why Corporate Web Workers Look Unproductive" email has become a single channel of communication for the busy.
Blogs, wikis and RSS offer additional ways to communicate besides email.
Email was a relative easy transition from letters because the paradigm was the same. You write text and address it to someone. I still occasionally receive emails with the full letter text in the message (Dear Doug: . . . ). Email even carries over the antiquated "cc" and 'bcc" concepts from the days of carbon paper to produce copies. (Carbon paper for letters disappeared with typewriters).
Email was cheaper and faster than conventional letters, so it is easy to see why its use became so widespread.
Unfortunately, email has quickly become the only communication tool, rather than one of the communication tools. I often will get stuck in an email thread could have been better dealt with on phone call.
The popularity of the blackberry has solidified the prominence of email as the primary communication tool. Being freed from the shackles of you ethernet cable, all of your email can be hanging on your belt.
Email is the knee-jerk response for communication. Everything can go in there: correspondence, contacts, reminders, documents, to-do lists, etc.
If you look at your email traffic you may realize that all of that email need not be in your inbox. Much of it you do not need to respond immediately (if ever).
A blog can be a better tool if you are announcing something. A wiki can be a better tool for archiving information. Both of these are better ways of sharing information and are more retrievable across the enterprise than email. RSS alerts can be used to promulgate this information through less disruptive means than email.


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The company noted that loungewear and athleisure products were highly in strong demand as people have to stay at home.
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Bryn Mawr Trust Launches SEC-Registered Mutual Fund
BRYN MAWR, Pa., Aug. 15, 2017 -- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:BMTC), parent of Bryn Mawr Trust (BMT), announced today that it has formed a new subsidiary, BMT Investment Advisers, and launched an SEC-registered mutual fund, the BMT Multi-Cap Fund (the Fund).
"We are extremely excited and optimistic about the launch of the BMT Multi-Cap Fund," said Frank Leto, President & CEO of Bryn Mawr Trust. "It allows BMT to offer our strategic investment expertise to the mass market with this broadly diversified mutual fund focused on equity investments. The Fund streamlines our investment process and will allow us to serve even more clients, expanding our opportunity to become a trusted advisor to more investors."
Gary Madeira, Executive Vice President and head of BMT's Wealth Management Division, added, "In addition to better serving clients across the Wealth Management Division, the BMT Multi-Cap Fund will provide clients who have investable assets that are less than our standard minimum with the opportunity to invest in our proprietary investment strategy in a fully diversified way. It will offer daily pricing and seek to provide liquidity, while adhering to strict standards of regulatory oversight."
The BMT Multi-Cap Fund is a series trust under BMT Investment Funds (a Delaware Statutory Trust) and is managed by BMT Investment Advisers.
Ernest Cecilia, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at BMT, and Andrew Keefer, Senior Vice President and Director of Equity Research at BMT, are the portfolio managers primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund.
The Fund is long-only and will seek to provide long-term capital appreciation and a moderate level of current income by investing in equity securities of publicly traded companies across the full capitalization strata: large, mid, and small-cap firms.
The equity securities in which the Fund will invest can include common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, and securities of other investment companies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80 percent of its net assets in equity securities of publicly traded companies.
Fund shares are available to existing BMT clients, by direct purchase, and through financial intermediaries.
Quasar Distributors, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, is serving as the Fund's distributor.
Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.
The Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The Prospectus contains this and other important information about the Fund, and it may be obtained by calling 866.268.4701. Read it carefully before investing.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not approve or disapprove of any investment. The Prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and is not soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not permitted.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund invests in mid-cap and small-cap companies, which involves additional risks, such as limited liquidity and greater volatility. The Fund may invest in debt securities, which typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The Fund may invest in other investment companies; to the extent it does so, an investor will indirectly bear the principal risks and its share of the fees and expenses of the underlying investment companies.
Securities: Not a Deposit; Not FDIC Insured; No Bank Guarantee; May Lose Value
About Bryn Mawr Trust
Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:BMTC), including its principal subsidiary, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (founded in 1889; headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pa.), is a locally managed financial services company providing retail and commercial banking, trust administration and wealth management, and insurance solutions. Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation has $3.44 billion in corporate assets and $12.05 billion in wealth assets under management, administration, supervision, and brokerage (as of 6/30/2017). For more information, visit www.bmtc.com.
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Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors, many of which are beyond the Corporation's control, could cause our actual results, events or developments, or industry results to be materially different from any future results, events or developments expressed, implied or anticipated by such forward-looking statements, and so our business and financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. Such factors include, among others, our ability to obtain applicable regulatory approvals with respect to our pending acquisition of Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.; our need for capital, our ability to control operating costs and expenses, and to manage loan and lease delinquency rates; the credit risks of lending activities and overall quality of the composition of our loan, lease and securities portfolio; the impact of economic conditions, consumer and business spending habits, and real estate market conditions on our business and in our market area; changes in the levels of general interest rates, deposit interest rates, or net interest margin and funding sources; changes in banking regulations and policies, and the possibility that any banking agency approvals we might require for certain activities will not be obtained in a timely manner, or at all, or will be conditioned in a manner that would impair our ability to implement our business plans; changes in accounting policies and practices; the inability of key third-party providers to perform their obligations to us; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; competition in our marketplace; war or terrorist activities; material differences in the actual financial results, cost savings and revenue enhancements associated with our acquisitions; our ability to complete the pending acquisition of Royal Bancshares of Pennsylvania, Inc.; and other factors as described in our securities filings. All forward-looking statements and information set forth herein are based on Management's current beliefs and assumptions as of the date hereof and speak only as of the date they are made. The Corporation does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.
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The University's resident production company opens its 2017-18 season with a modern translation of Sophokles' Greek tragedy.
Theatre Fairfield, Fairfield University's resident production company, will open its 2017-2018 season with four sold-out performances of Anne Carson's modern translation of the famous Sophokles' Greek tragedy, Antigone . The play will be performed in the Wien Experimental Theatre at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Wednesday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m., with 2p.m. matinees on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. Tickets are still available for both Saturday performances at 2p.m. and 8p.m.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $6 for children and seniors, and $5 for Fairfield students. They are on sale now and can be purchased in person at the Quick Center Box Office, by phone at 203-254-4010, or online at www.quickcenter.com .
Approaching the work with both a classical sensitivity and modern resonance, Dr. Anne Carson's new feminist version of Antigone is an urgent response to 21 st century global politics that was commissioned by Belgian director Ivo von Hove for a 2015 international production, starring French actor Juliette Binoche. In the modern translation, Antigone defies her uncle King Kreon's edict to leave her slain brother unburied after Kreon declares him a traitor to the state. Antigone boldly and unapologetically speaks truth to power, instigating a battle of unyielding wills with Kreon, in which she is ultimately condemned to death. After destroying his family, Kreon feels remorse for his actions, but it is too late. The play ends with the admonition of the Chorus: "You big men with your big words/pay a big price for that/but in the end/you learn wisdom too/even you."
The cast of Theatre Fairfield's production of Antigone stars Sean Larson '18, Jessie Lizotte'18, Shannon Kelly '19, Tim Healey '20, Martha Hegley '20, Emily Ramsey '20, Fallon Sullivan '20, Park Lytle '21, and Maeve Moriarty '21. The production is directed by Marti LoMonaco, PhD, professor of visual and performing arts, with movement direction by Brad Roth and vocal coaching by Monica Blaze Leavitt. Professor Lynne Porter, director of Fairfield's Department of Visual and Performing Arts, is producing the play with Julie Leavitt designing costumes and Anne Kendall as the technical director.
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We need people to think differently, to see the world and their surroundings differently so we're engaging with local and national street artists to bring our messages to life. 10 art installations will be created, 5 of which will be large and prominent and use augmented reality (AR) to bring our flood awareness messages to life
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The long-term success of the Living with Water vision depends on our ability to influence a large-scale change in culture, attitude and therefore awareness of the local water environment, how flooding affects the city's ability to sustain and contribute to a health and safe way of life and how flood alleviation measures can help.
Conventional literature, signs and articles will form part of the solution, but we want to engage with the city and its visitors in a more interesting, aesthetically pleasing and innovative way… one such way will be through using graffiti art and digital street murals!
We are working on a project to install 10 such art installations at key points around the city and surrounding areas, 5 smaller installations completed by local artists to educate and inform about specific local flood alleviation sites and how they're helping… with another 5 large sites which will carry our primary messaging and awareness building. These larger sites will also use augmented reality, when viewed through a compatible smart device, the installation will come to life with the help of clever computer graphics to create a truly immersive experience.
We have been lucky to link with the UK's only government approved artists, those responsible for all art installations for the 2012 London Olympic Games who will be bringing and sharing their talent and creativity with the city of Hull, leaving a long and lasting legacy and contributing considerably to raising awareness and inspiring local action.
How can I get involved?
We are currently identifying potential sites on which we can install these murals, if you are a homeowner or local business owner who has a clearly visible, publicly accessible wall which you think might be suitable for this or future installations, please contact the project manager, Andrew Prest on firstname.lastname@example.com or click here


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New from 2018 – Taxation of Major Corporates (TOMC) and Advanced Corporation Tax (ACT) Papers Merging
With effect from the May 2018 CTA exam sitting onwards, the ACA CTA Joint Programme Advisory examination, Taxation of Major Corporates (TOMC) and the CTA Advisory paper, Advanced Corporation Tax (ACT) will be merging. There will be one examination available to all CTA students rather than two separate examinations effectively covering almost the same syllabus.
This decision was made following consultation and agreement with both the major users of the ACA CTA Joint Programme and the ICAEW. The timing for the merger also coincides with changes to the exam sitting arrangements for the ICAEW Professional stage (with which TOMC has been sat to date) which would make the sitting of this paper in ICAEW exam centres less appropriate.
What will the merged paper be called?
The merged paper will be called Taxation of Major Corporates (TOMC).
What does the change mean in practice?
The TOMC paper is currently available to sit in July and November in each year at ICAEW exam centres. From 2018 the paper will be sat in May and November at the CIOT exam centres instead. How candidates enter for the exam (via the CIOT website) will remain the same as at present but the closing dates for exam entry will change to reflect the CTA exam closing dates which are the last day of February for the May examinations and last day of August for November examinations, with a further calendar month after that where exam entry is still possible but a late entry fee is charged. See the Key Dates and Deadlines.
Has the syllabus changed for both papers?
Yes, slightly. Following consultation the syllabi of ACT and TOMC have been combined and amended slightly to take account of the minor differences. The syllabus description can be found here. The 2018 exam syllabus will be available later in the year.
What about the tuition material?
Tuition material will be obtainable through the tutorial bodies from the autumn of 2017. A link will be available later this year from the CIOT website shop.
Will there be a sample paper?
No, the changes are not substantial enough to make a sample paper necessary.
Will the cost of the merged exam paper be any different?
The cost of the exam paper is expected to be slightly less than the current cost of sitting TOMC. (The cost will be the same as a CTA Advisory paper.)
When will the exam results be issued for this merged paper?
The results will be issued at the same time as the other CIOT written exam paper results (in July for the May exam and in January for the November exam).
How long will the merged exam paper be?
The new merged paper will be three hours and 15 minutes long, with the first 15 minutes of this designated as reading time.
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What is the best way to study web design? That is a question that we encounter frequently, especially in web-based forums where 'techies' exchange notes. And going through the answers that are given to this topic, certain commonalities emerge. It soon becomes clear that there are certain 'tried and proven ways' in which one can study web design. To be more specific, there appears to be three main ways in which one can study web design successfully, including:
- By reading books on HTML and CSS: there are two major technologies that you need to be conversant with, if you want to become a web designer. One is HTML, and the other one is CSS. Once you have a solid grasp of HTML and CSS, you will be in a position to design any type of website — that is, the design aspect, not the programming bit. It therefore follows that by simply reading books on HTML and CSS, you can get to understand web design properly.
- By going through various websites' source code: it is possible to view any website's source code. And by going through the source code, you get to understand how the websites are crafted. Soon you are able to design your own (similar) websites, if you are keen.
- Through the practical approach: this is where you focus on 'learning by doing'. So you set out to design a website — you know, a prototype website. Then in the process, you get to learn (through online tutorials, books and other sources) how to get various tasks done. You may, for instance, decide to design something similar to the Mynordstrom employee guide website. The website in question is one where, among other things, Nordstrom employees are given information about the Mynordstrom employee login process. Having decided to create a similar website, you start researching, to understand the relevant technologies, which you need to use in the project. You either code directly, using HTML and CSS, or you use a program like Dreamweaver. So you endeavor to know how to create the various components, in order to end up with a website similar to that. By the time you get to the end of the project, you will surely have learnt lots of things – which you can then apply to other web design projects.


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This story appears in the Summer 2018 issue of In Focus.
For teenagers around the country, a summer job is a rite of passage on the way to adulthood. The same can be said for young people who are blind, but the barriers to landing those jobs are often much higher.
That's why Perkins School for the Blind is hosting World of Work, a five-week vocational program in July that matches high school students with visual impairment with entry-level jobs in the Boston area. The program gives students the opportunity to build out their resumes with real experience while learning skills – such as interviewing, budgeting and networking – that will be critical to both their personal and professional success.
"Everybody needs a first job where they can make mistakes and learn what it's like to work with a team," said Karen McCormack, job developer at Perkins. "If you don't have those experiences as a young person, you're not in the game later in life."
In previous summers, students have practiced customer service skills by greeting tourists and ferry passengers on Spectacle Island, gained hospitality experience stocking utensils and delivering food at Boston's Faulkner Hospital and learned the ins and outs of mortgages while answering calls and scanning checks at Brookline Bank.
This year, they'll commute from their Perkins dorms to jobs at organizations like Boston University, the Department of Conservation and Recreation and the Mosesian Center for the Arts. In each setting, they'll have a chance to sharpen their communication and social skills, practice advocating for accommodations and begin building their professional networks.
"One of the biggest benefits is developing relationships with employers that can serve as a reference and help them make connections later in life," added McCormack.
World of Work also gives students a crash course in self-reliance. While living on campus, participants learn how to budget their income, take care of errands and housekeeping chores independently and manage their own social calendars. The goal is to prepare the teenagers for the juggling every working adult faces.
"Think about what it was like to leave home for the first time," said McCormack. "All of a sudden you're responsible for your job, how you're going to get there and how to budget, all while trying to balance a fulfilling social life. We're teaching all of it – because it's all important."


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When it comes to types of keys you can have for your vehicle, it really boils down to two possibilities: the run of the mill flat metal key or a transponder key. Most people think about a key fob when they hear the words transponder key, but it turns out that a transponder key is more than just a fob that you use to lock/unlock the doors.
This post will tell you what you need to know about transponder keys and how a locksmith can help replace and reprogram your transponder keys.
What is a transponder key?
A transponder key looks like the lock/unlock fob and probably has this functionality as well, but, a transponder key is more than just a locking and unlocking mechanism for your car. Transponder keys provide an added level of security to your vehicle.
If your car has been outfitted with this technology, the transponder key must be close to or in the vehicle in order for it to operate. How does this work? There's a tiny microchip located in the transponder key which sends a signal to your car through an antenna ring connecting to the ignition cylinder. If this connection is not made, the car won't start.
How are transponder keys programmed?
Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, the process to program a transponder key will vary. Many times your owner's manual will point you in the direction of the nearest dealership to get the job done, but this is not always necessary. You'll be required to enter a code associated with the new transponder key, but the rest of the steps vary and can be difficult to decipher on your own. Reprogramming a transponder key is requires much more expertise than simply having a traditional key recut.
Can a locksmith replace a transponder key?
Yes! In fact, this is generally your best bet. Locksmiths deal with a multitude of different vehicles and are well versed in "re-keying" your transponder device. They're generally less expensive and can do so more quickly than the dealership. After your local locksmith takes a look at the vehicle they'll be able to order you a new transponder key, if necessary, and program it to your vehicle in no time.
Transponder Key Replacement in Boston
Be prepared ahead of time in case you lose your transponder key. Having an extra one on hand to shorten the time it takes to get back up and running. If you don't have an extra transponder key, give us a call at Kenny's Lock. We'll help you out to replace or reprogram your transponder keys.


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Briefing: NH Vínculos Comerciales is an enterprise specialized in representing and introducing European brands on South American markets with the aim to increase sales from Spanish companies in emergent markets.
Solution: The lotus symbolizes the rebirth that NH Vínculos Comerciales can offer to Spanish companies, with declining national sales, operating on emergent markets. Every petal from the identity is an independent unity that reflects the different areas from the company and their main market of decoration.


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Due to election year restrictions, I will be limited in how I can communicate with you about what is going on in Olympia. Please be sure to subscribe to my newsletter if you already haven't. You can also unsubscribe at anytime by clicking here. Feel free to share this with others that live in our district.
What do you think will happen in 2018? I don't have a crystal ball, but if previous legislative sessions are any indication, Washington taxpayers should be on alert. I tried this year to amend our state's Constitution to explicitly prohibit an income tax, the kind of money-grab Seattle is fighting for in the courts. While it did receive bipartisan support, it didn't receive the required two-thirds approval to move on in the legislative process. Without a check on power like we've had with our bipartisan Majority Coalition controlling the Senate, liberal Democrats will have free reign to implement their agenda of growing state government. This coming legislative session more than ever, I am committed to protecting your wallets and defending our Second Amendment rights.
The Senate-led effort to reform our state's education system resulted in the biggest investment in public education in our state's history. The budget we approved in June increased state spending on schools by nearly $4 billion this budget cycle alone. Now, half of the entire state budget is spent on education. I was hopeful that would satisfy our obligation to amply fund schools.
The state Supreme Court issued its ruling on the final stage of the McCleary case finding that we have fully funded basic education, but they aren't happy with the timeline. It appears they want to add an additional $1 billion dollars earlier.
The Court has ordered the Legislature to report on how we are complying with their decision by April 2018. This could be a significant issue in the upcoming legislative session and another excuse for some progressives to sound the alarm on new taxes.
In my opinion, the Court is overstepping their authority. They are usurping legislative powers to appropriate state resources and legislating from the bench in an effort to reach into your wallets. That is not their job. You elect me and other legislators to make those spending decisions. This is a thinly veiled attempt to find another way to implement an income tax, or as it is known in Olympia, an excise tax on your income.
I am keeping a close eye on the privacy of concealed carriers in our state. The Department of Licensing recently asked the
state Attorney General, no friend of the Second Amendment, if they can disclose personal
information of concealed carry license holders. You can read
the letter DOL sent by clicking here. If the AG is determined to
release information of law abiding citizens, then I think it would be
appropriate for the public to have his personal information.
In another affront to rights of gun owners, the Lt. Governor recently banned
firearms, even licensed concealed carry, in the Senate Gallery. He may
think he isn't infringing on your Second Amendment rights, but restricting
where you can carry accomplishes the same thing. I issued an
immediate response to this decision. You can read my press release and letter
by clicking here.
It's an honor to serve as your state Senator. Please don't hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions or concerns about your state government.
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During our recent meetings in Olympia, one of the committees of which I am a member held a work session on cyber security. In light of recent high profile data breaches, it is important that consumers are aware of their options to protect themselves and their credit. We heard from experts that consumers can place fraud alerts on their profiles that require lending institutions take additional steps to ensure authenticity of an application. They can also place freezes on their credit if concerned about identity theft.
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Everything you need to know about Peyronie's Disease from Embarrassing Bodies doctor Christian Jessen
There are a few things in life you think you can rely on. Rain during the British summer, Christmas songs played in shops far too early, Jose Mourinho blaming the referee.
You might think having a functioning penis is one of them. It's just there – it goes up, it goes down. Essentially, it does its job. But for an estimated 3-7% of the global male population suffering from Peyronie's Disease, this is not the case.
You've probably never heard of Peyronie's Disease. (No, it's not brought on by drinking too many Italian lagers). Despite its low profile, thousands of men across the UK are affected by this condition. And most of them are suffering in silence.
Peyronie's Disease is a condition which causes curvature of the penis. Whilst few penises are completely straight, this disease causes curvature which can make sex painful or even impossible. It can also be permanent.
In my years as a doctor, I've seen countless patients who put off seeking medical attention because they're embarrassed (men are the worst culprits). This is never more true than when the problem is 'downstairs'. This is why so many men haven't heard of Peyronie's and why many are failing to seek treatment.
That guy sitting next to you on the train could be suffering in silence with a condition that's hampering his sex life, putting a strain on his relationship, and causing mental health problems. In a study of men with Peyronie's disease, 77 % said that they were affected psychologically and one in four have suffered relationship problems.
As a medical professional, I want to encourage people to feel comfortable talking about sexual health and any related issues. The more acceptable this is, the more people will seek treatment and discover the solutions which are out there. That's why I want to raise awareness of Peyronie's amongst men in the UK, through facts and straight talking (excuse the pun). So, here's the key information you need to know:
Peyronie's is a disease which causes the penis to become curved when it's erect. Unlike the slight curve that occurs naturally in many penises, this bending is caused by a build-up of collagen and can be extremely painful.
Nobody knows why collagen is deposited in the penis like this - it might be a genetic condition, or it could be caused by scar tissue formation brought about by a sex or masturbation injury (which might be something you didn't even notice at the time). The lump - or "plaque" - of collagen cannot expand when the penis becomes erect, and this causes the penis to bend and causing pain.
Whilst most common amongst men over 40, anyone can suffer from Peyronie's. There is some evidence that it might even be genetic. It's estimated that as much as 7% of the male population suffers from it, but because of people's reluctance to talk about the issue, it could be much higher than we think.
There are a range of treatment options available – from injections to surgery. More information about the treatments can be seen here. But the crucial thing is that people who think they might have Peyronie's seek medical help as soon as possible.
So, let's start talking about the taboo. Take charge of your penis and make sure you don't suffer in silence from this debilitating condition. There are treatments out there, but the first step is seeking help.
Find out more via thisispeyronies.co.uk and follow Dr Christian Jessen @DoctorChristian


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At Digital Disruption 2016, Hirevue Founder, Mark Newman examined three myths- talent acquisition fantasies that have the potential to do more harm than good. These myths are pervasive, directly influence the formation of HR policy, and weaken the talent pipeline.
1. We Need More Candidates
The candidate search is frequently likened to finding a needle in a haystack. But too often the solution is to add more hay. "The reality is that the average job opening has over 250 applicants, yet less than six people are actually considered," Newman explains. "Do you think we're going to solve any problems if we take that number from 250 to 400?" We do not need more candidates- we need a better way to sift through the existing haystack so that all qualified applicants are considered, rather than the typical 2.4%. So how do we consider everyone? How do we extract needles from the haystack? Children's Mercy Hospital offers a powerful example of what can happen when everyone is given the opportunity to introduce themselves to their prospective employer. Instead of applicants hunting for the position that seems the best fit, recruiters can retroactively match applicants with available job openings based on an introductory video. "We do not need more candidates," Newman explains. "We need a powerful electromagnet."
2. Millennials Don't Want To Stay At My Company
As the largest portion of the workforce, millennials are positioned to influence their workplaces more than ever before- and this has many workplaces nervous. They see millennials as whimsical workers, prone to flights of fancy (to another company). Most workplaces don't have swimming pools, salad bars, or any of the other amenities glorified by Forbes' List of Best Places to Work. They might not even have free coffee. How will they compete? The fact of the matter is that millennials want the same things workers have wanted since World War II. Every poll reveals that millennials desire four things from their workplace:
- A Commitment to Mission. They want the company they work for to stick to its value statement. They see large corporations putting profits over ethics, and are repulsed. It's a simple thing, really. Millennials want their workplace to stand for what it stands for.
- The Opportunity to Grow and Be Challenged. If any employee feels that their current position does not offer opportunities for growth, they will leave- this is not a millennial-exclusive trait. People want to be challenged.
- They Want Constant Feedback and Coaching. This point meshes well with the previous. Feedback and coaching is crucial for growth and overcoming challenges.
- They Need to be Able to Take Care of Their Family. To what should be no one's surprise, those with families want to provide for them. More than salad bars and swimming pools, the flighty millennial generation wants what every generation wants: to support those closest to them.
At the end of the day, millennials don't want to quit companies. They want to create new experiences, be challenged, receive feedback, and put food on the table. Just like everyone else.
3. The War for Talent is On (and it's fierce)
This one is not so much a myth as it is misdirected blame. As companies pour millions into recruitment infrastructure, they wonder when they will see a return on their investment. But in their focus on attracting top talent, they miss a crucial aspect of the talent acquisition process: the speed at which candidates are brought on board. Newman notes this discrepancy between the "time to expire" and the "time to hire." It takes only 10 days for the best candidates to be off the market- they have no difficulty landing a job. Compare this to the US average of 63 days, and it's no wonder organizations consider there to be a "war on talent." Given the nature of this problem, the solution is simple: move fast and get the best candidates on board. Of course, this is easier said than done. There are hundreds of factors that can hold back the speed at which a candidate is brought on board, so Newman highlights the main three (which conveniently all start with the letter "B"):
- Bloat. Seemingly arbitrary numbers of interviews, face-to-face meetings with every VP in the company: these might seem great from an HR perspective, but they clog the pipeline and greatly increase the time to hire.
- Bottleneck. Oftentimes managers take it upon themselves to micromanage talent acquisition, misdirecting valuable TA resources.
- Bias. When it comes to choosing qualified candidates, those with high GPAs from top universities often take priority over those equally skilled and passionate. But while those from Yale and Harvard will leave for the competition as it suits them, alumni of less prestigious schools will stay loyal, honoring the fact that they were given a chance. Prioritizing one GPA, school, or other distinguishing aspect over another will needlessly weed out high-achieving, loyal talent.
"The war for talent is really self-induced," Newman concludes.


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In the "Prophet's Hands," Dawud-Wharnsby Ali adds intense and vital elements to the conversation he started with the Ummah in 1996, when he released his first recording of Islamic songs entitled "Whisper of Peace,". However, in this latest work, he retains the depth which pervades all his works.
In Br. Dawud's previous releases, we reflected about Allah and the vastness and beauty of Islam - lyrics such as "fill the world with colors, all the colors of Islam," from the song Colors of Islam, "animals love to hear Quran," in the recording of the same name and "have you ever called Adhan while standing high up in a tree" from The Everything Song expanded Islamic imagery to include all of Allah's creation. In the last CD, Sunshine, Dust, and the Messenger, we were pushed harder to think about the "rhythm of Allah's creation", and for our need to become a part of it: "If we can just take the time to mute the noise we've built around ourselves, the rhythm of the heartbeats and the purpose maybe clear," he says in the song Why Are The Drums So Silent?
With clear, direct vocals, the "Prophet's Hands" probes the mountain of problems that the Ummah faces. "People of the Boxes," urges Muslims to share and learn, instead of hiding within self-constructed confinements, while All The Crazy Places I've Prayed, offers encouragement for this task by sharing the delight of praying everywhere - "all the earth is a place of prostration." The song Prophet's Hands mentions the difficulties of both the Ummah and individual Muslims, how "the road all curves and bends sometimes."
The Whisper of Peace reprise, with small but significant variations, shakes up the atmosphere of the perfect simplicity and eloquence that the first recording emanated. It questions the Ummah, the listeners, and even the artist, about what we do with the gifts of Allah - "is this just a waste of rhyme?"; "will we run out of time?"; "is this our Islam?"
But the compilation is not all questions, there are many more answers and solutions. We need to open up the boxes we hide ourselves in, follow the example of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) - beautifully expressed in "Don't Speak to me, about Muhammad".
Songs by other artists are also featured in the Prophet's Hands. "Silent Sunlight," which was written by Yusuf Islam in 1975, brings out the inherent hope and promise that Allah has put in every new day. The gentle yet pronounced melody of this song makes it a sort of work song for the Muslim, a little like what the Prophet and his Companions might have sang as they dug the ditches for the Battle of the Trench.
Words account for only half of the weighty message that this recording tries to communicate though. There is, after all, a reason that the message is in song. While most mainstream music lulls us into a false sense of beauty, missions and security, Br. Dawud's songs help us align and march towards the right direction. The rhythm and the message clarify our goals and encourage us to struggle forward.
Asalamualaykum, I think Br Dawud's Nasheeds are rather unique & original from all that I've heared from all his Nasheeds. May Allah keep him steadfast & increase him & us all in guidance. Ameen.


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East Providence Residents Shannon and Hope Briden named to Clark University Dean's List
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•Hope Briden GPA 4.0
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Shannon will graduate in May 2019 and will attend Clark's Master Of Business Administration program in the fall. Shannon and Hope are graduates of St. Mary Academy Bay View.
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For years, Miller Lite drinkers, including notables like comic Rodney Dangerfield and football coach John Madden, bickered back and forth. Some said the drink tasted great. Others said it was less filling.
Well now they'll have a chance to debate again. MillerCoors LLC is reviving its "Great Taste, Less Filling" tag line, which was created more than 30 years ago.
The company, a newly formed joint venture between SABMiller's U.S. unit and Denver-based Molson Coors Brewing Co., told distributors in a letter Tuesday the campaign is back.
The tagline will appear starting Sept. 1 in revised spots of last year's "More Taste League" — an ad campaign that airs during football season.
All national Miller Lite radio spots will immediately start using the "Great Taste, Less Filling" tags, the company said. Marketing materials in stores will feature the slogan as well.
The revised positioning is part of MillerCoors' efforts to simultaneously grow its two big brands, Coors Light and Miller Lite. Both are major players in the light beer segment, behind industry leader Bud Light, which is made by Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc.
The "Great Taste, Less Filling" tagline has never completely gone away, but it was last used prominently in a campaign which ended in 1991, MillerCoors said.
MillerCoors is competing for market share against St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, which controls about half the market. Anheuser-Busch recently accepted a buyout offer from Belgian brewer InBev SA worth $52 billion.
The industry is seeing much consolidation as brewers grapple with rising costs for ingredients and fuel and a clientele that is increasingly reaching for wine, spirits and craft beers.
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text: Our church is in need of volunteers who aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get the dirt out. Unlike many churches, we do not have a paid janitor. We have taken care of the weekly cleaning of Emmanuel for many years through the dedication of volunteers. At this time, though, there are only enough volunteers to clean twice a month. (Two crews per month) That leaves two weeks that our church does not get cleaned. Dave Myers can tell you all about how you can serve God by keeping His house clean and shiny. Just a couple hours a month and Emmanuel will be sparkling. Please see Dave and help Emmanuel to look its best.


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Our Families
"In the degree that we remember and retell our stories and create new ones we become the authors, the authorities, of our own lives."
Sam Keen
Each of our families come to Family Promise with their own story. Each story is different, unique, beautiful and full of possibilities.
At Family Promise we do not just want to highlight the great successes of our families that graduate our program. We also want to walk you down their road. We want you to know how far our families have traveled to regain their independence. When you begin to know our families struggles, you begin to truly realize how beautiful their successes really are.
So join us. Grab a cup of coffee and read on, friends. Take a few moments and put yourself in someone else's shoes…
Leslie's Story
Ben and Jamie's Story
We came here from Missouri to start over but we had a really hard time getting on our feet. We got into the Family Promise program and everything changed for the better for us!
We had nothing when we came into the program. We had no money, no jobs, no car. So we both found employment, we opened a checking and a savings account.
Family Promise gave us a car. After we completed the program we moved into our own house. We are both still working and everything is going great. We don't know where we would be without the help of this program!
-Jamie and Ben
Daiea's Story
I was born in Salem, OR and shortly after my family moved to Bozeman, MT where we lived until I was six. My dad joined the Army and we moved to Fort Riley, KS where he was stationed. I remember the struggle of military life. My dad was gone more often than he was home. My mom and I were on our own for the most part. When I was thirteen, my parents got a divorce and I lived with my dad for a year until he was deployed to Iraq. After his deployment, I moved back to Bozeman to live with my mom.
I had a very difficult time coping with my parents' divorce. When I moved in with my mother, I discovered my mom was smoking pot. I first tried marijuana at age 14 with my mom and step-dad. It snowballed from there. I soon found myself trying other substances constantly trying to top my last high. That time period was a rollercoaster ride. I kept quitting, and then spiraling back to my drug use. I attended Bridger Alternative School and was able to graduate at age sixteen, and that is when I moved out of my mother's house. I chose to leave the house because of all the disagreements between myself and my mom and step-dad.
I remember deciding that I wanted to be done with my self- destructive life style and went into the Army recruiting office with my dad. I was unable to join the Army because of my asthma. That news sent me right back to the world I was trying to get away from.
When I was 18, I was at the height of my drug use. I ended up in the hospital in June, only to discover that I had miscarried. The doctors told me I would not be able to have any children due to complications caused by the miscarriage. Upon leaving the hospital, I felt I had no reason to change my lifestyle. I felt there was no reason to take care of myself so I just continued down the familiar path of self-destruction, not even considering a chance for a miracle.
I left an abusive relationship with my boyfriend and soon found myself in a healthy, positive relationship. In October of that year, I discovered that the impossible was in fact possible: I was 14 weeks pregnant. I quit smoking, drinking, and drugs all cold turkey for my son. Shortly after I discovered I was pregnant, I went back to my abusive relationship. Upon reflection, I think I often found myself running from the good things in my life back to the bad. The bad was "comfortable". Then I had an altercation with my abuser that resulted in him driving off while I was still partially in the car. I was essentially run over by him. The recovery from this traumatic event has been a long and difficult road, and I am continuing my healing process. Looking back at that event, I now know at that point in my life I was strong enough to say this is enough, and that was the end of the relationship.
I moved back in with my mom so I was away from my friends and the opportunities they provided to abuse any substances. However, living with my mother was still an intense struggle. I was a hormonal angry pregnant lady. My mom and I butted heads often. Sometimes I didn't feel safe because my mom and step-dad were often in intense verbal arguments.
When I was 6 months pregnant I decided it was not healthy for me to be in my mother's home while I was pregnant. I moved in with an amazingly supportive and caring couple. I was so grateful to have a safe comfortable home. I lived with them until my son Brady was four months old.
At that point I moved to Three Forks, MT where I lived with a cousin and a friend. After a short time in the house, it became clear that it was not going to be a good living situation. I eventually could not pay the rent on my own and found myself moving in with a family friend. After a few months there, I came to the realization that it was not working out in that home either, and that I needed to get on my feet and find a stable home for myself and Brady without having to depend on other people.
I called my Thrive counselor in a panic trying to figure out where to go and what to do. I was at my wits end, and scared, not knowing where to turn. I was referred to HAVEN, but since I was no longer in immediate danger of domestic violence I didn't qualify. Then I was referred to Family Promise.
I set up an intake with Family Promise, and after meeting with Kacie, I discovered I was eligible for the program. I battled with my fear of change, but finally decided to give the program a try.
Within three days of joining the program I got a job at a day care. I started therapeutic counseling, and attending a parenting support group. I started saving my money, and learned many tactics to help me manage my budget. I also discovered the challenge of finding affordable housing in Bozeman. I had a hard time finding a place that accepts dogs. I have had my dog through many of my struggles and consider her a part of the family.
Family Promise has helped me learn that is OK to ask for help. They also helped me learn to be more patient and understand my son's needs. Being in the program has helped me to create a bond with my son that I did not have before, because I was given an opportunity to sit down and figure out what was important to me. The case manager, Kacie, urged me to spend quality time with my child.
The program is not for everyone. You really have to be goal-oriented and family-oriented. If your kids are important to you, you have to be willing to follow the rules of the program.
When I came into the program you guys were like strangers, now as I am leaving the program, you all are like family. Family like I have never really had, you encourage us, and let us know that it is ok to have strong feelings.
Kacie, Bridget and Gloria can relate and understand that life happens. Everyone that is here has had a rocky path, and that is why they are here because it hasn't been easy and you guys understand that and don't pass judgment for it. We didn't have a free ride along the way. You all encouraged me to stay in the program and not run from the fears and challenges. I love the program, I love what it stands for, but I am ready to be on my own. I know I can come back and visit, and volunteer. I have grown to love many of the volunteers that I have met along the way. Before this program, I had the worst view of churches, now I have been going to church for two months and I love it. This program helped me see how many amazing people participate as a part of a church, and it has changed my view of the people in church. I am so glad that I stayed in the program.
Thank you,
Jason's Story
Wow, what a total loser I have become. Yes, that is exactly what I thought as stared out my office window. Yes, I am employed. I have an education. Yet, somehow I lost my house. How am I going to go home and tell my wife, and even worse, tell my two boys. They are never going to talk to me or even look at me again. That's exactly how I felt.
It was then that I got another phone call that truly changed my life. On the other line was the property manager of the house I was losing. "Great," I thought…just who I want to hear from. Maybe they wanted the knife they left in my back.
It turns out that she wanted me to know about a program called Family Promise. She said they might be able to help. "Whatever," I thought. Simply because I did not feel like working at the moment, I Googled this "Family Promise" place. I read the website and I decided to call to see if they would help a loser like me.
When I called, I spoke to a lady named Gloria. After she asked me a few questions, she told me to stop by the Day Center to chat. I decided to head down to the Day Center to talk to Gloria (who seemed way too eager to help such a loser like me). After spending a few minutes with Gloria at the Family Promise Day Center, I left smiling (it had been a while since I had smiled last, so it hurt a little). Gloria had laid out the workings of this program and what it could provide. I was still looking for the "catch." I had just spent the last few months dealing with some of the most unhappy, money-hungry individuals I had ever met. In just an hour this lady wanted to help me and my family. There was a faint light at the end of the tunnel.
After telling my wife and children the news and the new "plan," we entered the Family Promise program.
This is where Family Promise changed not only my life but my entire family's as well. I have never been happier. No, it was not easy at times. However, I have met people that truly are good (not people who just smile and act happy) but through and through good to the core people.
I do not think I could possibly recount everything that Gloria, Kacie and Bridget at Family Promise did for us along with the countless and tireless volunteers for this program. They provided our family a unrelenting positive support that truly made me feel like a useful person and not the "loser" that I thought I was at the time. My family was treated like royalty and we have all made friends that we will treasure always.
This was just supposed to be a few quotes on how I thought Family Promise affected my life. But when I talk about Family Promise, a few quotes or specific moments do not do it justice. I cannot contain the joy and spirit the program gave me and continues to instill in me.
I tear up as I write this and every time I talk about the program and the volunteers…the memories that coming flashing back. To try to sum up how I feel about the program, I have to say that I am grateful everyday that I became homeless, because if I had not, I might never have been introduced to the Family Promise program and to the family that my family has been invited into. Although, I have been told that becoming a volunteer is easier than becoming homeless to become a part of the program! So you might want to try that route!
To Kacie, Gloria, Bridget and every volunteer, we love and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
-Jason and family
Cami's Story
I was born and raised on a farm on the Rez in Montana. Drugs, alcohol and violence were a part of my everyday life growing up. I did however graduate and get my H.S. diploma, which was huge considering that we lost a lot of our class by death or pregnancy.
I moved away at the age of 17. I went to the East Coast where I met the father of my children. My daughter was born in N.J., and then we moved to Milwaukie where my son was born. I was with this very abusive man for 12 years before I left him. The kids and I moved back to Montana. By this time my drinking was completely out of control. I ended up with 2 DUI's, huge fines, plenty of time in jail, probation. I went to an outpatient treatment program and the kids and I were doing great. I had a good job, nice apartment. Then I met another man who took all I had worked so very hard for and we found ourselves flat on our faces AGAIN!
Of all we had been through I somehow always found a way to pick myself up and keep going – except this time. It just seemed like I was getting kicked harder than ever while I was down. I was crushed! Having no one to turn to and nowhere to go, I called HAVEN who was full and referred me to HRDC and a program I had never heard of before, "Family Promise".
It took me a few days of couch surfing, and friends sneaking us in to sleep on their floor, and even in my truck with two kids. I was truly at rock bottom! So I had to swallow my pride, put my big girl panties on and make that phone call. Kacie answered and we set an appointment up. I was so nervous and almost didn't go. We had never been in a shelter before, and the picture that I had in my head was quite disturbing. For some reason I thought we'd be sleeping on a dirty floor with creepy crawlers and creepy people like carnival men and Wal-Mart bums. So then my thoughts were back and forth, maybe my kids wouldn't be safe in a shelter, maybe we were safer in the truck. Where I get these ideas from baffle even myself.
I finally decided I would go to the appointment with Kacie, what do I have to lose right? Talking to her was such a relief! It was the complete opposite of what I thought. She actually listened to me and did not judge me. When I left her office, I was actually almost, kind of excited to be in the shelter. Who'd a thunk it?
The first night we got there, we were so excited about having a bed (cot) to sleep in, a shower and snacks! The kids were nice and clean, with happy tummies and all snuggled in their beds, so sweet and at peace, FINALLY after so much chaos! Tears just started streaming, what a huge burden off my shoulders to know that we were safe, and going to be OK.
How did I let my life get so out of control? All of this hell on earth has turned out to be the most amazing blessing in a very ugly disguise! This seems to be how all my blessings come, in disguise, and I have learned to thank God for them because He always gives me strength and puts the perfect people in my path.
While being in the program they helped us in every way from gas to clothes. An ear to listen or a hug for no reason. Support in every way, emotional, financial. We met a lot of new people, for once in our lives we eliminated all negative and were suddenly surrounded by positive all around! Each and every volunteer touched our hearts in some way. They all were so generous and accommodating, it was almost hard for me to be taken care of the way I was being taken care of. I am not used to that, and I felt like I should be doing something for them. I am very much a giver and not a taker, so this was definitely a positive learning experience for myself and my kids.
I am also pretty sure we have never eaten so well in our lives! We have eaten from the East coast to the West, and I'm going to have to say that Bozeman, Montana has got some good cooks! Hot, homemade, fresh, mmm…mmm every night. WOW! I did however still manage to fit into my pants when we left so that's always a positive thing too.
After we entered the program I called my cousin (my only relative close by) who had been asking me to come to church with her for years. I asked her if we could go to church with her. (She asked if I was feeling OK.) Totally caught her off guard, long story short, I gave my heart to God. She had this book on the coffee table that caught my eye. She let me take it to read. So at the end of each day, with the kids sleeping, I snuggled in and read. What a great book! It's called The Seven Secrets by John Hagee. In that book he talked about prayer, and when you pray you need to pray for something so big, so mighty, something so impossible that it knocks Him right off his throne! So I did. I poured out my heart. I cried, "God, thank you for bringing me here, but I can't keep living this way. In my Bible it says, 'Ask and you shall receive.' John Hagee wrote in his book to knock You off your throne, so here it goes: I am asking You for a big
yellow house with a wraparound deck, a barn filled with horses and a pond for the kids to swim in with a rope swing. I believe You heard my prayer in Jesus name. Amen"
When I went into Kacie's office, I told her what I read and what I prayed for. I'm pretty sure she thought, 'Oh no, Cami is off her rocker.' I don't remember how long it was after that, I think about a week later, Kacie told me that someone donated a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath trailer house! God heard my prayer!!! It's even better than what I asked for! I don't have a wrap around deck, or a barn, or horses or a pond or a rope swing, but it does have a shed in the back made of old barn wood painted barn red with horseshoes hanging the right way in it! We have a little creek running through our yard. And instead of horses we have ducks that live behind the shed in front of the creek. The Lord knew I didn't have the money to take care of the horses. The ducks, however, are low maintenance – actually, they are no maintenance. Family Promise and churches and volunteers in this great community helped us make our
House a HOME SWEET HOME!
I am so very truly blessed in every way. I don't know if you believe in angels, but there are some here on earth! I have met some and their names are Kacie, Gloria and Bridget. There are more here in Bozeman too, lots of them. You are and always will be very dear to my heart. I love you and thank you for all that you are and everything that you do, not only for me and my family, but the society as a whole. Family Promise is a blessing and continues to touch the hearts and lives of many. I cannot thank you enough for showing me love, inspiring me, and giving me wings to fly! I went from homeless to being a homeowner! I am forever grateful.
– Cami, Cabin and Wilder
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Our daughter was ten at the time and, after a cross-county move, was attending a new school. At her previous school, she had needed a little support in math. She was certainly at regular grade level, but just needed to keep on top of things to stay there.
To maintain her momentum, I met her new teacher as soon as I could to ask how I could help our daughter at home and to ensure she understood the particular issues our daughter faced. She was polite, but dismissed my concerns, telling me that it was more important, for the time being, for our daughter to just get settled in to her new class and surroundings.
I backed off, but after a couple of weeks, I sent a follow up note in to the same teacher, asking how things were going and got a quick 'she's settling in fine, will let you know what we need from you in a week or two' kind of reply.
After yet two more weeks, with no math homework ever appearing in the entire month plus since arriving, I scheduled a conference.
At this meeting, I asked specifically what our daughter was doing in math. The teacher didn't know. She didn't even know where she went for math. After announcing this startling information, she then sat looking at me expectantly as if her answer was satisfactory.
Looking her in the eye, I asked her to find out. Immediately, please.
Embarrassed, she turned to ask my daughter (who was with my other kids in a far corner of the room) where she went for math. My daughter told her 'to Mrs. X'
The teacher turned back to me and repeated what my daughter had just said.
My jaw tightened.
And what does she DO with 'Mrs. X??' I asked.
The teacher looked very uncomfortable and turned back to my daughter and asked her what she did when she went to Mrs. X. My daughter replied: "I help the other kids with their math."
It took awhile for the teacher to turn back to me that time. . .clearly she was caught in a pretty awkward situation. Not only did she not stay on top of my daughter's needs, but her indifference meant that my daughter was now over a month behind her class in math.
I calmly, politely, but VERY firmly expressed my unhappiness.
I suppose the teacher was trying desperately to placate me at that point, or perhaps to try to salvage a little self-respect, but she really, really didn't do either with her next statement. As cheerfully as she could, she said:
"Well, nevermind. It doesn't matter if she succeeds in math. She's so pretty!"
Um, WHAT?!?!?!? My daughter doesn't need an education or a skillset because, at only ten years old, we can already tell that she's going to be able to snag a man?!?!?!? No, thanks. Not even a little.
The next day I sent her to school with a note to make sure that she had all her personal items ready for me to pick her up at lunch time. She wasn't going to be going back. E-vuh!!!
The funny thing is, with almost no effort at all, I ended up teaching her the whole year's curriculum in math in only three weeks. My daughter is, indeed, very beautiful. But she's intelligent, too. And a whole lot more than that!
It took a LONG time for my fury to subside, but it did, eventually. And then, at some point, I could even laugh a little about it. After all, it's provided one of the greatest lines in our family's history.
Every single time one of us (male or female) does something kind of dumb, someone always looks over at the offender and says, via sarcastic and demur tones. . .
"At least you're pretty!"


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Monday, April 24, 2017
It was a lovely sunny day. There are so many rainy days here, I like to sit outside and enjoy a sunny Spring day. I love just seeing all the fresh green leaves on the trees and shrubs, along with all the mix of delicate colours interspersed in between.
I've pulled out the coconut, citrus and fruity smelling lotions. I love to switch up the fragrances for the seasons and also use a lighter daily lotion, except for after-sun exposure when I use one with oils and aloe.
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|From The Celebration of the Living, first edition
Click or Clash? Strategies of Collaboration. First stage. Via Lewandowsky, Cesare Pietroiusti, Luigi Presicce
Click or Clash? Strategies of Collaboration, is a long-term project curated by Julia Draganovic and LaRete Art Project, promoted by Galleria Bianconi. The first show will open at Galleria Bianconi (via Lecco, 20 Milano) on October 20th at 6pm with the contribution of Via Lewandowsky, Cesare Pietroiusti and Luigi Presicce.
Collaborative practices are at the heart not only of reflections on post 9/11 society, but also, consequently, of a great number of artistic researches. Meanwhile in the beginning the goal of these strategies seemed to be the creation of a consensus, nowadays voices like Markus Miessen's that stress the "violence" and even the "nightmare" of participation have become louder and louder. "Collaboration" as the answer to situations of conflict has revealed itself a highly controversial proposal: collaboration could be understood as crossing or even opening the borders to let the enemy in and betray your peers by neglecting their rights. As an alternative, Chantal Mouffe conceived the term of agonism for a friendly confrontation between adversaries, demanding an arena that allows for conflicts to emerge and that gives an opportunity for a constructive expression of disagreement. Do we click or do we clash? is not a simple question. But both results of the comparison between different positions, whether disputable or harmonious, should create a surplus of knowledge and should permit new prospective.
"Click or Clash. Strategies of Collaboration" wants to take up these reflections inviting artists to confront their artistic position regarding certain issues with fellow artists from another country, cultural background or working field. Starting in October 2011 Galleria Bianconi will invite three artists for every exhibition, to show their works in the exhibition space on the ground floor and the basement of Galleria Bianconi, in Milan. Every show will open a debate around a different field of arguments – in a visual and a verbal way, as each show will be accompanied by a panel discussion about the themes the invited artists display.
In the first stage of Click or Clash?, the first click is between Pietroiusti and Presicce. Their installation, which will be for the first time exhibited at Galleria Bianconi, is the result of a larger collaboration, born as part of AND AND AND, an artist run initiative, curated by Ayreen Anastas and Rene Gabri, which is using the time between now and dOCUMENTA (13) in 2012 to consider with individuals and groups across the world the role that art and culture can play today. Last year, on November 2, 2010 the artists' group formed by Emilio Fantin, Luigi Negro, Giancarlo Norese and Cesare Pietroiusti with Luigi Presicce, in order to answer to the invitation, proposed to turn the November 2 traditional celebration of the Dead ones, into a new holiday "La festa dei vivi (che riflettono sulla morte)" (The Celebration of the Living who reflect upon death). The artists invited everyone to be part of a pilgrimage, probably the shortest and slowest in the world, started from Lu Cafausu in San Cesario di Lecce.
Beside this, the exhibition will present the still hidden "clicks or clashs" that involve Via Lewandowsky, the third actor of this first episode of Click or Clash. German born, Lewandowsky, who is currently artist in residence at Villa Massimo in Rome, often works on the fine line dividing public and private, using a variety of media like sculpture, installation and language.
Photo: Emilio Fantin, Luigi Negro, Giancarlo Norese, Cesare Pietroiusti, Luigi Presicce. "La festa dei vivi (che riflettono sulla morte)" (The Celebration of the Living, who reflect upon death), first edition, San Cesario di Lecce, 2 November 2010. Inside the project "AND AND AND" curated by Ayreen Anastas and Rene Gabri, for dOCUMENTA(13). Photo Luigi Negro
20 October 2011 – 7 January 2012
Click or Clash? Strategies of Collaboration. First stage. Via Lewandowsky, Cesare Pietroiusti, Luigi Presicce
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Actor Matthew McConaughey and 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis shake hands during an event at the San Francisco 49ers Academy in East Palo Alto Tuesday. The event focused on promoting daily exercise, nutrition and healthy living for kids. Photo by Vivian Wong/Palo Alto Online.
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Can I afford?
Please take note HDB does not provide housing loan to Executive Condominium (EC) buyers. EC buyers need to obtain loan from banks or financial institutions.
You are eligible to loan 75% if you are 1st timer or you are still servicing your existing loan. In order to ascertain if you are eligible to get 75% loan, you need to be aware of MSR or Mortgage Servicing Ratio that is peg to 30% of your combined total income. This only applies to purchasing of new EC.
For 75% loan amount, the balance 25% payment is a combination of cash and/or funds from CPF. As per MAS regulation, the 5% of the 25% payment must be in the form of cash only. The balance 20% can be in the form of cash and/or CPF.
You are not subject to ABSD (Additional Buyer Stamp Duty) even though this is your 2nd property. This also only applies to purchasing of new EC.
A young couple of age 35 years old, with a combined earning income of $9,000 per month.
The estimated bank loan is $600,000 for a 30 years loan tenure.
If they are First Timer, they can apply for a $30,000 CPF grant^ which can be used in the budget calculation.
Assuming they are buying a 3-Bedroom EC pricing $750,000 they can get up to 75% bank loan i.e. $562,000.
Whatever is in the Ordinary Account of their CPF, they can take out to use for the Exercise fee (15%), together with the $30,000 CPF grant.
Booking fee 5% = $37,500 (cash)
Exercise fee 15% = $112,500 (CPF and/or cash)
Stamp Duty = $17,100 (CPF / cash)
The rest of the Progressive Payment is via Bank Loan's monthly installment which can be paid using CPF.
Below is an estimated monthly installment from construction to completion, based on 1.7% interest and $600,000 loan.
Payment Stages
^ If you qualify for CPF Housing Grant, the funds in the form of CPF monies can be used. We can also assist you to determine if you are qualified for CPF Housing Grant. If both you and your spouse qualifies, you will stand to gain an amount of up to S$30,000 for the purchase of your EC.
Housing Grant
Income Ceiling
Average gross monthly income of all working persons, i.e. applicants and occupiers.
Half-Housing Grant
If you are a first-timer (FT) SC and your co-applicant is a second-timer (ST) who has previously taken 1 housing subsidy, i.e. FT/ ST couple.
Resale Levy
Resale Levy, according to HDB, is meant to reduce the subsidy on the second subsidized flat so as to maintain a fair allocation of public housing subsidies between first and second-timer citizen families.
When buying an EC, if you are a HDB "second-timer", there is a resale levy that you need to pay if the EC land sale was on or after 9 December 2013. But, if the EC land sale is before 9 December 2013, the EC buyer need not pay resale levy. This can potentially save the EC Buyer of up to S$50,000.
Half-resale levy for Singles Grant recipients
If you are Singles Grant recipient, you only need to pay half the resale levy amount when you subsequently form a family and buy/ take over ownership of a second subsidised flat.
Situations in which a resale levy is payable
You need to pay a resale levy in either of these cases:
You need not pay a resale levy if you are buying any of these:
Resale levy amount: first subsidised flat sold on or after 3 March 2006
This fixed resale levy amount gives greater certainty for financial planning, be it for upgrading to a larger flat, or right-sizing to a smaller flat.
Resale levy amount
Resale levy amount: first subsidised flat sold before 3 March 2006
For cases where the first subsidised flat was sold before 3 March 2006, a graded resale levy applies.
Resale levy amount
Based on resale price of the sold flat, or 90% of its market valuation, whichever was higher
*Only applicable to 2-room flat sellers that upgrade to a larger flat type.
If the graded resale levy was not paid when you sold the first subsidised flat, i.e. you opted to defer the payment until you purchase/ take over another HDB flat, interest at a prevailing rate of 5% per annum is charged.
Waiver of Interest for Elderly
If you have sold your first subsidised flat before 3 March 2006 and right-size to a new 2-room or 3-room flat from November 2015 sales launch onwards, you will pay only the percentage resale levy, with the interest waived, if you and your spouse are aged 55 and above at the point of the new flat application. The resale levy payable is subject to a minimum payment of $15,000 for 2-room, $30,000 for 3-room, $40,000 for 4-room, $45,000 for 5-room, and $50,000 for Executive flat. These amounts are the resale levy payable by second-timers who sold their first subsidised flat on or after 3 March 2006.
Paying the resale levy
The resale levy payable is determined at the point you book your second subsidised flat. It applies regardless of ownership type (joint-tenancy or tenancy-in-common) or shared interest in the flat.
Payment can only be made by way of your flat sale proceeds and/ or cash. HDB mortgage financing will not be extended to the payment of a resale levy.
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This week: Eating brekkie may prime body for exercise carb burn • Exercise boost to kidney patients • Step it up with your clients for cerebral palsy this Steptember
Eating brekkie may prime body for exercise carb burn
Eating breakfast before exercise may prime the body to burn carbohydrates during exercise and more rapidly digest food after working out, according to recent research.
Scientists from the University of Bath in the UK, working with colleagues at the universities of Birmingham, Newcastle and Stirling, studied the effect of eating breakfast versus fasting overnight before an hour's cycling. In a control test, breakfast was followed by three hours' rest.
Post exercise or rest, the researchers tested the blood glucose levels and muscle glycogen levels of the 12 healthy male volunteers who took part. They discovered that eating breakfast increased the rate at which the body burned carbohydrates during exercise, and also increased the rate at which the body digested and metabolised food eaten after exercise.
Dr Javier Gonzalez, senior lecturer in the Department of Health who co-led the study, said, 'This is the first study to examine the ways in which breakfast before exercise influences our responses to meals after exercise. We found that, compared to skipping breakfast, eating breakfast before exercise increases the speed at which we digest, absorb and metabolise carbohydrate that we may eat after exercise.'
Rob Edinburgh, PhD student also in the Department who co-led the study, said, 'We also found that breakfast before exercise increases carbohydrate burning during exercise, and that this carbohydrate wasn't just coming from the breakfast that was just eaten, but also from carbohydrate stored in our muscles as glycogen. This increase in the use of muscle glycogen may explain why there was more rapid clearance of blood sugar after 'lunch' when breakfast had been consumed before exercise.
'This study suggests that, at least after a single bout of exercise, eating breakfast before exercise may 'prime' our body, ready for rapid storage of nutrition when we eat meals after exercise.'
Source: University of Bath
Exercise boost to kidney patients
Just 12 weeks of aerobic and strength-based exercise reduces symptoms and levels of fatigue in patients with chronic kidney disease, a new study has found.
The study by Leicester's Hospitals and University of Leicester Kidney Lifestyle Team, led by Professor Alice Smith, looked at how both aerobic, and aerobic plus resistance exercise affected 36 non-dialysis patients with chronic kidney disease.
Across both groups, the total number of symptoms was reduced by 17 per cent, with large improvements seen in fatigue, with reductions between 10 and 16 per cent. Performing aerobic exercise reduced the symptom 'shortness of breath' by 40 per cent, and 'itching' by 35 per cent.
By adding strength training exercises, participants reported an increase in 'muscle strength and power' by 41 per cent, as well as feeling less weak and having fewer muscle spasms and episodes of stiffness.
Dr Tom Wilkinson, from the University of Leicester said: 'Patients with chronic kidney disease experience many unpleasant symptoms, including fatigue and pain. We know that – in general – exercise improves physical fitness levels and strength but until now we had little evidence that exercise also has a significant positive effect on symptoms in this patient group, as well as on their self-reported quality of life.
'We have now shown that exercise has positive benefits on patients' reported symptoms. These include sleep problems, weakness, muscle spasms and restless legs. To maximise the health benefits, patients should undertake both aerobic and strength training exercises.'
One 80-year-old female study participant said 'I found that the exercise routine was brilliant, my muscles were really strong afterwards and I felt really, really good; really, really well. I felt great, actually'.
Along with improvements in physical fitness and reductions in symptoms, exercise also has other favourable benefits for patients with chronic kidney disease, including improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetic control.
Source: University of Leicester
Step it up with your clients for cerebral palsy this Steptember
Steptember, the team-based 28-day fundraiser which challenges team members to take the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day throughout September to raise funds for people living with cerebral palsy, is almost here.
New research from Steptember reveals that while Australians find it difficult to ask for donations, two-thirds admit that they raise more when fundraising as part of a team.
Steptember's Health Coach, Mark Liberatore said, 'Raising funds in a collective environment is very powerful, particularly for events like Steptember, where people register in a team. When a team of people are competing to raise the most funds, the friendly competition helps motivate individuals, whilst also assisting them to reach their own fundraising goals.'
'Fundraisers are pivotal for organisations like Cerebral Palsy Alliance to assist people living with this condition.'
One in 500 babies born is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, a life-long physical disability caused by damage to the developing brain leaving 3 in 4 of those living with cerebral palsy in chronic pain and 1 in 4 unable to talk.
Steptember raises funds to provide support, therapy and equipment for the 40,000 Australians affected by cerebral palsy.
You can register yourself and a team of colleagues, clients or members at steptember.org.au
Source: Cerebral Palsy Alliance


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by Kevin Kimmes
On Thursday, Jonathan Lucroy made the all important first step on the road back to The Show, making a rehab appearance for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and sharing the kind of experienced advice with the team that only a tenured player can.
"When the guy ahead of me, (Brandon) Macias, came up with a runner on third, I was like, look, you've got to get something out over the plate, be patient, and hit it the other way. For me, with a runner on third and nobody out or one out, you try to get a guy to roll over. I was trying to give the guy a tip, go the other way, hit the ball up in the zone, and he did. He got the ball up in the zone and drove it."
Lucroy's guidance was seen on defense as well. While behind the plate, Lucroy assisted starter Matt Miller in putting together a scoreless performance through 5 innings only allowing 2 hits and a walk.
"I just tried to help him through everything, help him with little stuff: keeping his elbow up, working down in the zone. If you can do that, you're going to be successful. As far as you go up the ladder, if you stay down with those strikes, you're going to be successful."
Offensively, Lucroy looked sharp going 2-3 with a single and a double.
So, what is the next step for Lucroy?
"After my first two ABs, our trainer called Pax (Jeff Paxson), who is the trainer here, and said give him another at bat and another inning behind the plate. It let me get that last AB right there. Hopefully we just continue to move up and increase in at bats. I think one day I might DH, I'm not sure. Towards the end of this home-stand, Saturday and Sunday, I'll probably be in there for the whole game. Then, I go to Nashville after this where I'll be catching all nine."
And for those wondering, he has no lingering resentment towards suitcases.
"I still carry one around, but it looks at me weird some times, so I've got to watch it."
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Triple Trampling
Imagine yourself being trampled by three sadistic and beautiful goddesses – can it get any better? Maybe yes, if one of the goddesses wears football shoes. In this clip trampling specialist Sweetbaby and Lady Deluxe show UK Miss Courtney how trampling should be done the German way. No holding back just hardcore triple trampling in the classroom. The goddesses really give it a 100% until the slave it totally crushed.
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Using ecological risk assessment to establish closure criteria
Does an open pit lake represent a toxic threat to wildlife after closure? If a former process pond is converted into an evapo-transpiration (ET) basin to manage heap leach and tailings drainage, does it create soil conditions that are hazardous to vegetation and soil organisms? These questions are increasingly being asked during the feasibility and permitting stages of mining projects, and the answers are guiding water management and closure strategies for mines around the world, to the benefit of the environment.
For nearly 20 years, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) focused on assessing potential human health risks at industrial waste sites including abandoned mine sites. However, in the last decade, equal consideration is being given to livestock, wildlife, and vegetation at risk of exposure to residual chemical compounds. Understanding the risks from exposure to metals and developing appropriate mitigation measures are key to extending corporate stewardship of the environment beyond mere regrading of heaps and backfilling of ponds, and fosters the guiding principles of sustainable development.
Decision-makers at all levels rely on predictive modelling of future site conditions in determining the profitability and potential liability of mining projects. While these models have limitations, assessing environmental risk is complicated by variability in the natural occurrence of metals in soils and water, and the fundamental requirement for metals in every biological organism. Background concentrations and sometimes the speciation or valence state of metals must also be considered before properly assessing a hazard, and the evaluation must include the uncertainties associated with natural biological variability.
Both the EPA's "Guidance for Ecological Risk Assessment" (1998) and the International Council on Mining & Metals, "Metals Environmental Risk Assessment Guidance" (2007), provide environmental professionals an extensive set of risk assessment tools to quantify the potential threat to the ecosphere from mining. During project development, these tools are used to factor potential future liabilities, including mitigation measures, in costing projects. New, authoritative studies on the toxicity of inorganic compounds add evidence to wildlife Toxicity Reference Values, the cornerstone of ecological risk assessment. Moreover, exposure factors measuring wildlife food consumption are constantly being refined, increasing their validity.
SRK Consulting (U.S.) continues to apply these techniques in assessing ecological risks at mining sites throughout Nevada, including at a gold and copper mine where the potential for elevated ecological risks was a factor in designing the long-term, post-closure, fluid management system, which needed to exclude wildlife from exposure to proposed evaporation cells. More recently, evaluation requests have come from projects in Pakistan, Australia, and Tanzania, demonstrating the expanding use of ecological risk as an essential tool for effective closure management.
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