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Culture is defined differently in accordance with the society and an organisation. Therefore, culture defines the norms, values and art of a particular group of people or society or the way of behaving, thinking and working that is stipulated in a lack of work or organisation. On the other hand, identity defines the fact that one has an unchanged perception of belonging to a particular group of people or organisation and behaves or lives by the standards set by that group of people or organisation.
Cultural identity is, therefore, the sense of belonging to a particular culture and behaving in a particular way as suggested by that culture. Different cultures have different values, beliefs and norms. Similarly, different organisations have a different code of behaviour, values and standards that have to be followed by their members.
Unexamined cultural identity is the first pillar of culture and identity. This is the first stage of acquiring the cultural identity and it is characterised by the lack cultural exploration and being unaware of cultural differences. This phase is substantially associated with children as they tend to considerably ignore the cultural differences. At this stage, children are mostly concerned with ethnicity and they absorb anything they receive from their parents, media and the community. Children go by the ideas of others, and, therefore, they are incapable of forming an own cultural identity.
Cultural identity search is the second pillar of culture and identity. This stage is characterised by numerous questions about your culture and the need to learn more about it to establish the consequences of belonging to the particular culture. During this stage, an individual is exposed to different cultures and is ready to examine and analyse own culture against other cultures to establish the origin of cultural beliefs and their implications in their lives.
Lastly, the final pillar of culture and identity is cultural identity achievement. During this stage, individuals have fully made up their mind to belong to a particular culture. Belonging to a particular culture is very crucial as it helps in building one self-confidence and also foster personal psychological growth.
Cultural identity is very crucial for people's sense of self and in their relation to others. High sense of identity is very significant in an individual's overall wellbeing. Identifying with a particular culture gives people a sense of belonging thus making them feel secure. Strong and established cultural identity is a major contributor to academic and career success.
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The Secrets to Maintaining the Cleanliness of Your Home
Not a lot of people are fans of cleaning. Cleaning is a task that not a lot of people would want to put on their top priority but when the time comes for them to do it, they will have a hard time getting everything done. This only means one thing, and that is your home will not look as clean as you want it to look because you will not be able to thoroughly clean it. Is there really something that you can do to guarantee yourself that your house would look its best in every inch of its glory? If you think that there is no more hope for you, then lucky for you, this article can help you in more ways than one. You might laugh at how simple these tips are but when you know how to follow each and every one of them, you will surely have a long way to go.
First, take advantage of your smart devices to help you with your cleaning tasks.
If you want to be more practical in ensuring that you get to get every cleaning done in your home, then you have to see to it that you take advantage of everything surrounding you. When it comes to cleaning tasks, you will most definitely be needing some equipment to ensure that you get to clean your house more efficiently like getting handheld vacuum to ensure that your upholstery is clean. If you are thinking of getting your hands on the best cleaning equipment in the market, you must see to it that you first read about them online such as reading about handheld vacuum reviews. There is a lot of information that you must first equip yourself about cleaning that is why you have to read about them online like those containing handheld vacuum reviews. When you are able to buy the latest gadgets in cleaning, then there is no doubt that you can reap many of its benefits in no time. If you are the type of person who has just so little time to do some cleaning, then having some cleaning gadgets will surely be helpful for you. Just keep in mind that before you buy any cleaning equipment, you must have already read about them online such as in handheld vacuum reviews.
Plot your cleaning tasks in a schedule
Besides getting access to handheld vacuum reviews, you must be particular about other things as well. What you have to know about cleaning is that you cannot tackle everything in just one day in a week. You will be very weak after doing everything all at once, and so it is crucial that you create your own cleaning schedule.


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You may have noticed that over the last few months, more of NWAC's weather station data (also called telemetry) has been made available on our website via our new Data Portal http://www.nwac.us/data-portal/, under the Observations drop-down menu.
Where we are and where we're going...
We have always provided the last 10 days of observations in a text or raw data format and made raw archived observations available upon request. Our classic text files serve most folk's
The NWAC Data Portal will help make our data easier and more efficient to access. This project started a few years ago, but it really took off last summer and we continue to push this project forward this season. We need to thank you and our non-profit organization who funded this project outside of our core season. We hope that you will find the new ways to view and access our data helpful. Expect a few lingering bugs to be ironed out over the winter.
What I can I do with the Data Portal?
We have grouped our data loggers (an individual weather station) into like geographic and climate Areas. View or download a CSV file or a single weather parameter across an area with a custom time range. See the Mt. Rainier Area temperature example below that includes data loggers from Mt. Rainier National Park, Crystal, and Chinook Pass.
In the example below, data from two of the Stevens Pass stations (Schmidt Haus and
Last but certainly not least, you will hopefully see an array of new situational awareness tools available via the Data Portal. One simple, yet powerful table developed this Fall and is live this winter is the NWAC Accumulated Precipitation table for all of our precipitation sites. One can easily sort and track who's received the most (or least) precipitation over the last 1
Making our data more accessible is an exciting goal here at NWAC
1.) Not all instrumentation in our network is owned and operated by NWAC. WSDOT and to a lesser extent ski
2.) The data is not quality controlled on
2.) Communications with weather stations go down, and data
3.) Not all instrumentation and even data sampling is the same, NWAC is currently in the process of upgrading and standardizing equipment, budget permitting. We strive to have equipment and data sampling as standard as possible across our network.
5.) Yes, we want your feedback and suggestions! Please think of Data Portal as ongoing multi-season project. We hope to have past seasons uploaded to our database.


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iReading: WatchDoc - A Chrome Extension for Monitoring Google Docs Changes by @rmbyrne #gct flip.it/iMq5g
@Blankenship_S thanks! :-)
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@JulieLPayne Congrats! It might even be more addictive so watch out! :-)
iReading: Removable Walls in Plan to Protect NYC flip.it/d8xDu via @ElainePetrine #GlobalWarming flip.it/8uOWU
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Sarah (Silly Girl #3) & Madelyn (Belle) @ Poteet Theater instagram.com/p/apI8TqOgGN/
French Cast of Beauty & The Beast @ Poteet Theater instagram.com/p/apIkMvOgFX/
Gaston & The Silly Girls @ Poteet Theater instagram.com/p/apIYh8ugE-/
ebook2read: Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin wfryer.me/3st
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jonsamuelson Techlandia 25 - Wes Fryer Interview learni.st/users/jonsammy… our @TechlandiaCast interview with @wfryer Many great links and ideas! #iste13
@JSW_EdTech I have more resources on visual notetaking on wfryer.me/3ss #create2learn #fb
MrsBeck25 Join #oklaed tonight at 8pm CST for Discussing PBL and Authentic Learning w/ @cybraryman1 Don't want to miss this one!! Please RT @coach57
Amazing summer science study program for HS students: Biology in Fiji wfryer.me/3sq via @giuliaforsythe #fb
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iReading: How to Talk to Little Girls #TheMoreYouKnow #empowerment flip.it/SZxXa
Just have an hour of battery left in a 5 yr old MB Pro for the upcoming flight… wishing I had the new 'all day' MB Air battery! #fb
@tinuviel0922 there's a link to a video of @giuliaforsythe 's preso on that @SlideShare too! It's downloadable :-) wfryer.me/3sp
"Seeing the world is mapping the world" by James Zull "The Art of Changing the Brain" wfryer.me/3so via @giuliaforsythe #fb
Fantastic @SlideShare by @giuliaforsythe on Visual Notetaking: Drawing Conclusions wfryer.me/3sn #create2learn #fb
@Gogo it's slower than I expected but still useable / useful. Thanks for the quick response
@DeltaAssist it's better than no access! Our flight is almost over so it's ok for now - thanks for the tip & speedy response :-)
Well-conceived social media campaign by @Gogo using FB, Twitter & G+ ptab.it/Yup2
I just entered to win the summer family gear package from @Gogo You can enter too at: ptab.it/Yup2
Results from an Internet speed test on @Delta today with @Gogo inflight wifi (really, REALLY slow) wfryer.me/3sm #fb
"Sharing is part of the "make" cycle here" #clmooc wfryer.me/3sl #fb
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Mapping Media to the Common Core is linked to Los Angeles Unified School District EdTech site! wfryer.me/3sk via @mrneedleman #fb
I've updated (at last) the feed for my podcast wfryer.me/3sj (now it includes the most recent episode published yesterday) #fb
iReading: The End Result of the Parent Trigger Is… by @DianeRavitch flip.it/ssnQV
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Access Hollywood, Cary Deuber along with newcomers D'Andra Simmons and Kameron Westcott teased what fans can expect from the new reality series. Find out below!
Kameron revealed that joining the Bravo hit reality series was a "controversial" decision for her and co-star D'Andra. She explains that "everyone told them not to do it" after how dramatic it got in Season 1.
Meanwhile, Cary says she asked both ladies to join the show, as she has known Westcott for 6 years and Simmons for 10.
Westcott says she wanted to join to show because she wants to "hang out in the [WWHL] clubhouse" with Andy Cohen, describing her boss as the "king of pop culture" and to showcase her business side as she is about to launch a pink dog food line, called "Sparkle Dog" later this year.
As for Simmons, who is a fifth generation Dallas- socialite, being a wife and a businesswoman, feels she can bring that sass and class and she feels like she "is a good representation of the city." Being a stepmom and married to a veteran, it's important for her to highlight veteran causes.
Deuber promises fans that they will see the good, the bad and the ugly this season, especially since the new ladies will "changes the dynamic" of the group.
Deuber says that this year fans will see the cast "grow within their friendships," she tells E!'s Daily Pop. "I feel like Kameron owns it. She's just blonde, does her own thing and she doesn't care," she teases.
The Real Housewives of Dallas Season 2 premieres on Monday, August 14 at 10pm/9c only on Bravo. For International TV Listings click here!
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James Perry began working with leather in 1969 while still a student at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After college, he moved to Knoxville, TN and opened a leather good retail outlet at the University of Tennessee. He met his wife, Rombye, in Knoxville and she came on board the business. Within a few years, they quit retail to concentrate on selling at arts and crafts shows along the East coast.
Over the years, the Perrys have enjoyed the face to face interaction with thousands of customers who they've come to think of as friends. Each Cordwainer leather purse or piece of luggage is hand stitched by one of the Perry family. Their two grown daughters work on the business with marketing and crafting tasks.
In addition to making handcrafted leatherwork, the Perrys raised 80 cattle on their Greene County, TN farm. Jim was a high school and county swim coach while his daughters were in school.


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7111 Cedarwood Cir, Boulder CO 80301
3 Bedrooms ,
3 Bathrooms
Property DescriptionLove Where You Live! This low maintenance patio home is just steps from the BCC Clubhouse, Pool, Tennis, Golf & Fitness Center! The spacious interior offers a desirable MAIN FLOOR MASTER w/ 5-PC Bath & open floor plan w/ vaulted ceilings, skylights, wonderful natural sunlight & spacious eat/in kitchen w/ slab granite counters & newer appl. that opens to large living area w/ built-ins. Upper floor office/flex space. Fin. BSMT w/ guest bedroom & bath & plenty of storage space. NEW ROOF AUG 2018!
General Features
|Status: Sold
|Listing Office: RE/MAX of Boulder, Inc
|Sold Date: 01/31/2019
|Style: 2 Story
|Construction: Wood/Frame,Brick/Brick Veneer
|Bedrooms: 3
|Baths: 3
|Cooling: Central Air Conditioning,Ceiling Fan
|Heating: Forced Air
|Total SqFt: 3,576ft²
|Finished SqFt: 2,392ft²
|Above Ground SqFt: 2,392ft²
|Acreage: 0.11 acres
|Lot Size: 4,881ft²
Room Sizes
|Office/Study: 15ft x 17ft
|Dining Room: 12ft x 13ft
|Laundry Room: 9ft x 9ft
|Kitchen: 13ft x 21ft
|Living Room: 16ft x 25ft
|Master Bedroom: 12ft x 17ft
|Bedroom 2: 12ft x 16ft
|Bedroom 3: 12ft x 13ft
School Information
|District: Bldr Valley Dist RE2
|Elementary: Heatherwood
|Middle: Platt
|High: Boulder
Taxes & Fees
|Tax Amount: $3,952
|Tax Year: 2017
|HOA Fee: $131.00
Additional Information
|Fireplaces: Gas Fireplace,Living Room Fireplace
|Outdoor Features: Patio
|Common Amenities: Common Recreation/Park Area
|Disabled Access: Main Floor Bath,Main Level Bedroom
|New Financing: Cash,Conventional
|Construction: Wood/Frame,Brick/Brick Veneer
|Energy Features: Double Pane Windows
|Utilities: Natural Gas,Electric,Cable TV Available,High Speed Avail


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There is plenty of evidence suggesting that a low simple carb diet is a heart healthy diet see link below
A gold standard study in Israel using low carb Vs Med Diet Vs Low Fat diet came down overwhelmingly in favour of the low carb diet. There is also plenty of evidence linking cancer and sugar consumption. Cancer cells thrive on a high sugar environment. I recently visited a friend in hospital and every ward has a Coca Cola machine in the entrance to the ward. The most prolific doctor in the hospital in terms of impact on health is Dr Pepper. Macmillan cancer trust promote cancer treatment and prevention by organising cake/sugar and coffee mornings. The British Heart foundation has just gone into partnership with Warburton the bread manafacturers.
How deep does this rabbit warren go. What does it take for these medical institutions to actually say to themselves, 'maybe that's not a good idea'. If there is one food I would suggest giving up in order to improve your heart, given its widespread use in our disease ridden western society, it would be bread. These organisations are effectively giving a green light for these food stuffs to most people who don't have time to research for themselves.
Also there is a good study here that shows that Oats are beneficial whilst wheat has a detrimental effect on lipid markers


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That will not happen while I am in charge or on the lookout. Calhoun: "Sheriff, those bandits could come back to town any day now. We're all terrified that they're going to rob us again!" Sheriff: "Not on my watch, Calhoun. I'll have those bandits locked up for life if they ever show their faces around here again!"


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I receive way too many emails. I'm sure you have a similar problem. I had to go through and unsubscribe from multiple listserves because it was detrimental to my wallet. J.Crew was one of the most dangerous, Kate Spade is awfully tempting as well. I'm still on South Moon Under's list and I received this email today. I love these boots! They're not my classic style but the fringe gives it a fabulous swag.
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|Workshop by reggiek
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Some pics of my new workshop….finished weatherizing and wiring…just need to connect to main power
-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!
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#1 posted 07-04-2009 08:36 PM
good for you ,
-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
#2 posted 07-04-2009 08:41 PM
Yep, and as you can see my hobbies do not include photography….should have had the better half do the clicking. The building used to be a 2 horse barn….
I am still moving equipment and tools from the yard into the shop….Ill try to get some decent pics when done…
And, for sure….can't wait to start utilizing this area….only have one working bench in there now….still have the dust collector to plumb in….and some cabinets and some skylights to do….my todo list grows everytime I do something around here….
-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!
#3 posted 07-04-2009 08:43 PM
#4 posted 07-04-2009 09:01 PM
You have a pretty nice start on your shop. It looks like you have begun organizing it and I am sure you are anxious to get some power in there so that you can get to work. You are in the exciting phase of setting up a shop right now.
I am looking forward to seeing your updated photos when you add the cabinetry and benches.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
#5 posted 07-06-2009 03:18 PM
Hey Reg,
#6 posted 06-30-2011 12:03 AM
Nice looking shop.
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As a registered charity fundraising is an important part of pre-school life.
We use the funds raised to purchase new and exciting equipment and replace older items.
Every penny we raise goes to the children.
We encourage parents to take an active role in the pre-school setting whether that is taking on an official role within the committee or just by actively taking part in fundraising events.
We hold regular family social picnics, usually in Exning Park, where all the families can get together for an afternoon of fun and games.
We actively apply for local sponsorship and funding where available.
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December 2, 2016
On Super Bowl Sunday 2014, North Carolina-based utility giant Duke Energy did what many were no doubt doing that day: they spilled something by accident. The company's spill did not require Rug Doctors to resolve, but medical ones. Duke Energy contaminated North Carolina's Dan River with a veritable periodic table of toxic chemicals when 39,000 tons of coal ash burst through a stormwater pipe at one of its fourteen ash storage sites in the state, setting off a series of regulatory, legislative, and legal attempts to address the company's coal ash storage practices.
In the wake of scrutiny following the spill, Duke Energy has targeted state lawmakers with more campaign spending and lobbying than ever before, and scientists in North Carolina are crying foul.
Campaign financing
In the 2014 and 2016 election cycles, Duke Energy's federal political action committee (PAC) has given more to North Carolina campaigns and political committees and spent a larger portion of its budget in the state than any cycle going back at least as far as the 2004 cycle. According to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Duke Energy PAC injected $437,000 into North Carolina state elections in the 2014 election cycle. As of the PAC's most recent filing, through October 19th, Duke Energy PAC had given more than half a million dollars to North Carolina candidates and political committees in the 2016 cycle, setting an all-time high.
Even adding in state PACs the company has operated in North Carolina, Duke Energy has spent more in the state in each of the last two cycles than any other going back at least as far as the 2004 cycle.
Duke Energy's PAC tends to spend in bursts, and those bursts often coincide with key moments in state coal ash regulation. The PAC's biggest state spending spree came one day before the Coal Ash Management Act, the first major legislative response to the Dan River spill, went into effect. On September 19, 2014, Duke Energy contributed $261,000 to the campaign accounts of 114 legislators in the state, more than two thirds of the legislature.
Duke Energy put another quarter million dollars behind state political committees between December 2015 and January 2016. Several of these contributions went to key legislators on the Environmental Review Commission in the days following a January 13, 2016 meeting on the closure of coal ash storage sites. Within a week of that meeting, Duke Energy contributed $27,200 to nine of the commission's nineteen members, including three of its four leadership members.
In those same months, lobbying disclosures reveal Duke Energy contributed $25,000 to the State Government Leadership Foundation, a dark money non-profit affiliated with a state-spending national group, the Republican State Leadership Committee. The disclosure links the contribution to state senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger (R), suggesting Duke Energy may have earmarked the money to help out Sen. Berger or that Sen. Berger may have solicited the contribution. He has served in a leadership role with the non-profit.
This summer, a new piece of coal ash legislation, House Bill 630, transferred coal ash clean-up oversight to the Governor's office. The move was an apparent boon for Duke Energy. Governor Pat McCrory (R) is a former employee of the company and has drawn criticism for cutting the company slack since the spill, allowing Duke Energy to pass clean-up costs on to customers, for example. Critics called the bill a "bailout." The very day Gov. McCrory signed HB 630 into law, Duke Energy went on another contribution extravaganza, disbursing $58,600 to fourteen state lawmakers.
On August 10th, North Carolina's state epidemiologist resigned in protest of what she saw as attempts by state officials to "deliberately mislead[] the public" on water safety, prompting the state Democratic Party to call for a probe into pay-to-play between Duke Energy and Gov. McCrory. The next week, Duke Energy blitzed the state with cash again, giving out $140,800.
Duke Energy's far-reaching influence push may have even seeped into the state's judicial system. In September 2015, the company scored a legal victory when administrative law judge Phil Berger, Jr., the son of senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, accepted a fine reduced from $25 million to $7 million for the Dan River spill. Wake Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway questioned the breadth of the settlement, saying that Berger, Jr.'s order "has language that in my view goes beyond resolving a penalties case" and suggesting it was written to protect Duke Energy from environmental groups' litigation.
A year before Berger, Jr. approved the reduced settlement for Duke Energy, he was a federal House candidate raising money from the company. Duke Energy gave $3,000 to his campaign in the 2014 cycle. Additionally, Duke Energy contributed $110,000 to the Republican State Leadership Committee during the 2014 cycle, which gave $95,000 to a federal super PAC backing Berger, Jr. called Keep Conservatives United.
Duke Energy's lobbying efforts have likewise been refocused to North Carolina. While the company's federal lobbying expenditures have slightly declined over the last few years, they have skyrocketed in the state. In 2010, the company reported paying its lobbyists less than $200,000. Last year, Duke Energy paid lobbyists $845,650 to represent the utility's legislative goals to lawmakers. In May, a state toxicologist's deposition was leaked, revealing that Duke Energy had successfully lobbied for the reversal of a "do not drink" order even though the facts calling the water quality into question remained the same.
On top of those expenses, Duke Energy has spent almost a quarter million dollars in "food and beverages" and "meeting and events" lobbying expenses since the Dan River spill, including more than $60,000 on expenses for events where Gov. McCrory is named as a "designated individual." Such events give the company opportunities behind the scenes to ingratiate itself with state lawmakers charged with holding the energy giant accountable.
In October, flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew overflowed another of Duke Energy's coal ash storage sites, releasing "an unknown amount of coal ash" into North Carolina's Neuse River. The new ash spill may prolong the energy giant's state influence push, setting the stage for more campaign contributions, more lobbying, and more events with legislators.


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Step 1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Lightly grease a 16cm x 26cm baking tin, then line with baking paper.
Step 2 Place quinoa and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan set over high heat and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer for 12 minutes, or until quinoa has absorbed all water. Remove pan from heat and leave to cool.
Step 3 Immerse sliced asparagus in a medium saucepan of boiling water to blanch for 1–2 minutes, or until just tender; refresh under cold running water, then drain.
Step 4 Whisk eggs and ricotta in a large bowl. Stir cooked quinoa and asparagus into egg mixture with zucchini, all of the chopped herbs and lemon zest.
Step 5 Pour vegetable mixture into prepared baking tin and bake for 45 minutes, or until frittata sets and surface is puffy and golden.
Step 6 Cut frittata into slices, top with roast capsicum relish and baby rocket, and serve (warm or cold).
This tangy combo also adds punch to grilled lamb, steak, chicken and tofu.
Mix 150g diced homemade (or store-bought) roasted red capsicum with 1/4 finely chopped small red onion, 1/4 cup chopped basil, 2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds and 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar.


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I am a SYJC science student. I intend to pursue a degree in Hotel Management. Please give me the list of institute offering these courses in Mumbai, admission procedure and eligibility criteria.
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There are no degree courses for Hotel Management in Mumbai. However, you can do a diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology in Mumbai, which is equivalent to a degree programme or are considered to be good for employment. Some of the institutions, which offer diploma courses are:
Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition
Veer Savarkar Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai - 400 028.
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Institute Of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyanagar, Sector - 7 Nerul, Navi Mumbai - 400706
Bharati Vidyapeeths College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Sectors-8, CBD - Belapur, New Mumbai 400614
A K Hafizka Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
92, Dr. D N Road, Next to Times of India Bldg, Mumbai 400001
Rizvi College of Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Rizvi Complex, Off Carter Road, Sherly Road, Bandra (w), Mumbai 400 050.
Eligibility for all these courses is HSC with 50 percent aggregate. Admission is made through written admission test and interview. In case of Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, the admission test is all India basis.


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Reining in drug prices
A Senate committee today shined the spotlight on the wave of high and unexpected increases in prescription drug costs that puts an incredible financial strain on hospitals and health systems and threaten our ability to provide high quality care each and every day.
In a statement submitted to the committee's hearing on drug prices, the AHA recommended Congress and the administration move quickly to take a number of steps that would increase competition, transparency, access and value, while fostering innovation.
The impact of skyrocketing drug prices goes far beyond hospitals' and health systems' budgets. Everyone eventually feels it, including patients, insurance companies, employers, the government and taxpayers. All of us. Even those who are healthy and medication-free pay more when drug prices outpace inflation through increased premiums, co-pays, deductibles and taxes. When drug companies put profits before patients, we all pay the price.
The women and men who work in America's hospitals and health systems recognize the value of truly innovative, life-saving medicines as much as anyone. But a drug priced beyond our reach or a patient's reach will not save anyone's life.


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MOLINE - Heritage Church is set to buy the former Kone building.
The church which has multiple locations around the Quad Cities area, has entered into a contract to buy the building.
"I think actually it'd be better because there's a lot of people down in this area that wants to go that church but it's so far out right now," said Rose Elmore, Moline resident.
If the church moves in, they will be exempt from paying property taxes.
"In this case there's some lease space in there to a private company, that to my understanding, will remain taxable and then conversation with the church is their looking for other tenants in the building," said Ray Forsythe, Moline planning and development director.
Forsythe said Developer Rodney Blackwell is also selling the new Kone Centre.
"It is out of contract with an out of state purchaser, Kone has a long term lease so they're gonna stay, it's just having the new owner of the building, " said Forsythe.
Forsythe said the sale of the new Kone Centre will allow Blackwell to pay back the $3.4 million loan he owes to the city for the old building.
For Heritage Church, this will be their fifth building in the Quad City area.
"I love the idea that there's gonna be a prayer tower, a time to pray around for our whole communities," said Margy Agnew, resident.
The deal is expected to close during the summer of 2017.


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(WYMT) - Former WYMT Weatherman Brandon Robinson looks back at WYMT's coverage of the March 2nd, 2012 tornado outbreak. More than 20 people died in Kentucky, mainly in Morgan and Laurel Counties. Towns like West Liberty, Salyersville and East Bernstadt were hit extremely hard.
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Royal estate 'De Horsten' - 22-04-14 An impressionistic view on one of the numerous bridges crossing the canals at royal estate 'De Horsten' between Wassenaar and Voorschoten, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. Graphite pencil drawing (Pentel 0.5 mm, 3B) on Winsor & Newton paper (14.8 x 21 x 0.1 cm - A5 format) Artist: Corné Akkers
Royal estate 'De Horsten' - 22-04-14 was created by artist Corne Akkers in 2014. This art piece , which is part of the Drawings - Corne Akkers portfolio, is a Drawings / Sketch artwork. The style of this artwork is best described as Fine Art, Impressionism, Realism. The genre portrayed in this piece of art is Composition, Figurative, Inspirational, Landscape, Nature. The artwork was created in Pencil. The size of the original art is 21 (cms) H x 15 (cms) W.
Words which artist Corne Akkers feels best describe this work of art are: akkers, artist, artista, arts, ????????r, corne, corneakkers, drawing, dutch, figurative, finearts, ????, holland, kunst, ???, horsten, pencildrawing, ???, graphite, impressionism, impressionisme, impressionistic, impression, impressionizm, aimprsivnizm, zeichnung, treescape, landscape, abstraction, art, arte, arta, artista, artiste, artist, realism, realisme, realistic, realiste, realist, kunst, ??, ???, iskusstvo, ??????, qvnst, ngh?thu?t, ??, ?????????, muveszet, ??, seni, ??????, ??? ?.
My work can be seen in many countries all over the world. I employ a variety of styles that all have one thing in common: the ever search for the light on phenomena and all the shadows and light planes they block in. My favorites in doing so are oil paint, dry pastel and graphite pencil. It is not the form or the theme that counts but the way planes of certain tonal quality vary and block in the lights. Colours are relatively unimportant and can take on whatever scheme. It is the tonal quality that is ever present in my work, creating the illusion of depth and mass on a flat 2d-plane. I combine figurative work with the search for abstraction because neither in extremo can provide the desired art statement the public expects from an artist. Besides all that, exaggeration and deviation is the standard and results in a typical use of a strong colour scheme and a hugh tonal bandwith, in order to create art that, when the canvas or paper would be torn into pieces, in essence still would be recognizable.
I teach art (drawing / painting) at Voorburg, Netherlands where I have my second studio next to my first at The Hague, Netherlands, where I live.


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Cognitive disruption through advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform society, and will influence the way we work, travel, shop, communicate and bank. AI is no longer a futuristic product but an imminent and tangible innovation. In an IBM study of global CEOs, 73 percent of respondents acknowledge that cognitive computing will play a role within their organizations moving forward.1
Key insights
- Conventional equities are overvalued but there is largely untapped potential in the AI sector
- AI can assist private equity with investment decision-making if firms start applying the technology support data analytics
- With clients and regulators demanding more information and greater disclosure, AI could help private equity firms produce detailed and customized reports for both audiences
For private equity, AI is likely to present several opportunities over the next few years, according to panelists at a SuperReturn Private Equity Conference session moderated by Dirk Holz, director, head of origination and business development private capital at RBC Investor & Treasury Services.
The panelists explored three key themes. First, innovations in AI are being developed by a large number of enterprising companies and there is potential for significant return on investment. Second, AI adoption could dramatically rationalize the process by which private equity managers locate deals and make investments. Finally, the application of AI will streamline middle and back offices, helping to facilitate operational alpha.
A busy market for private equity
Having raised an exceptional sum of capital totalling USD 3 trillion over the last five years,3 private equity managers are struggling to find suitably priced investments, according to panelists speaking at Super Return in Berlin. The glut of capital is prompting those firms, which are actually making investments, to acquire companies at more than 10 times or even 13 times EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization).
Buy-outs at such high multiples are not sustainable over the long term and some private equity managers are responding by looking to make more investments into new or niche technology companies. Despite the potential of AI, very few private equity and venture capital managers have invested in companies developing such technology.
An opportunity in the waiting
Research by McKinsey indicates that between USD 6 billion and USD 9 billion of AI funding came from private equity, compared to the USD 18 billion to USD 26 billion provided by technology giants and other major corporates in 2016.4 Experts suggest that the absence of private equity interests in AI companies may be a missed opportunity that requires further focus.
Panelists at SuperReturn highlighted that while AI was permeating across numerous industries including healthcare, banking and agriculture, it was in the field of autonomous vehicles where rewards were most likely to be realized. One speaker acknowledged the sector could transition into a multi-trillion-dollar business. In a competitive and overvalued private equity marketplace where well-priced deals are challenging to track, AI could be a bright spot.
AI can support private equity processes
Investment managers continue to look for opportunities to differentiate themselves through product innovation and identifying new sources of alpha. Some experts believe a shrewd and systematized application of AI to big data analytics will take private equity investing to a new level.
In a competitive and overvalued private equity marketplace where well-priced deals are challenging to track, AI could be a bright spot
"Information and structured data on liquid companies in public markets is widely available via Reuters or Bloomberg, but it is less prolific in the private market," said Holz. "That, however, is changing, as big data has given private equity managers more and easier access to information on companies that historically may have been below the radar," he added.
Retaining unstructured data on file alone is not going to redraw the frontiers of private equity investing. To support meaningful change, firms should look to AI software and programs to break down the data into relevant data sets to assist in identifying trends. This insight can then form the foundation supporting company research or potential deal-sourcing and transactions.
Managing the social costs of AI
Disintermediation and disruptive technology are naturally correlated. The CIO of Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund recently commented that AI and other technologies would complement or replace the activities of asset managers.5 Experts at Super Return recognized that tools such as AI, once fully scaled, would play a significant role in the decision-making process but they do not expect investment management to be entirely digitalized.
Modernizing the middle and back office
"Historically, private equity reporting and regulation was straightfoward with firms disclosing little more than an annual net asset value. Since then, regulations such as the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act have imposed frequent reporting obligations on private equity. In addition, investors are more institutional and expect far more transparent and detailed reporting," said Holz.
Evolving regulatory and investor requirements are driving private equity to expand their middle and back offices, introducing new costs. At the same time, private equity firms have access to significant investor and operational data, which could benefit from AI tools that can assist in mapping and transposing that data into the formats preferred by regulators and clients.
Facilitating the successful implementation of AI and realizing cost efficiencies will require that private equity firms take a prudent approach to ensure that the solutions they choose match the needs and requirements of their organization and end clients.


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How do I apply to The Foundation Year?
The first step is to complete the online application and digital portfolio submission once applications open. Applications will close on Monday 17 February 2020 at 5pm.
If you study in the boroughs of Newham, Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Havering, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham or Waltham Forest you are exempt from the £10 application fee.
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to the submission of a digital portfolio of your work, applicants are required
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In your digital portfolio you will need to
upload 20 high resolution JPG or PNG photographs of your work. The works will
- 10 drawings in dry media (e.g.
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- 10 additional works in other media (e.g. painting, photography, sculpture, animation*, print)
Within the 20 image limit, you may include images from sketchbook pages, however if possible, please try to limit this to 5 images.
*Animators may submit 2 short video files included within their additional works. Please limit each video file to 2 minutes / max 8MB per video.
Images should be saved as JPG or PNG files, no larger than 200dpi / 4MB per image. These works must have been created within the past three years.
Images files must be labelled in the following way:
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Please be prepared to bring these works along with further sketchbooks to the interview if you are shortlisted.
Drawing Exercise
Details of the drawing exercise will be emailed to applicants once applications have closed. Applicants will have approx a week to complete a 3 hour drawing exercise which will form part of your portfolio. This drawing exercise needs to be submitted by post to arrive no later than midday on Wednesday 26 February. Drawings are to be sent flat in an A3 envelope. Please do not send rolled drawings. If you are unsuccessful in your application, please be aware that we will not be able to post your drawing exercise back to you.
Shortlisted Applicants
Applicants will be shortlisted by our assessment panel and selected candidates will be invited to attend an interview in London on either Monday 30 March, Tuesday 31 March or Wednesday 1 April 2020. They will bring a physical portfolio of their work including the images from the digital submission, and sketchbooks. We understand that some international candidates might not be able to attend an interview in person, in which case we are able to offer Skype interviews. We are unable to offer a place to any candidate who does not attend an interview on the designated interview dates.
Application Deadlines:
Online application form to be completed by: Monday 17 February 2020 at 5pm (GMT)
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November 20, 2010 (KATAKAMI / NUMBER 10.GOV.UK) — Prime Minister David Cameron has said the withdrawal of British combat troops from Afghanistan by 2015 was a "firm deadline" that would be met.
Speaking at the close of the NATO Summit in Lisbon, the PM said Afghan forces would begin taking charge of security from early next year.
Transcript: Press conference at NATO Summit
He said the process would be complete by the end of 2014 allowing British troops to step back from combat roles by 2015.
"The commitment we have entered into today to transfer the lead responsibility for security to the Afghan government by the end of 2014 will pave the way for British combat troops to be out of Afghanistan by 2015," he told an end-of-summit press conference.
"This is a firm deadline that we will meet."
Mr Cameron's comments come after leaders of NATO's 28 states backed a strategy to transfer leadership for the fight against the Taliban to Afghan forces by the end of 2014.
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai attended the Summit, where he signed a long-term security partnership with NATO.
Mr Cameron hailed today's agreement as the beginning of a "new phase in the campaign".
"This is a commitment made at the very highest level, with the broadest possible international support."
While UK forces would no longer be involved in combat duties by 2015, Mr Cameron said NATO had also agreed to provide long-term support for Afghanistan on training, diplomacy and development.
"We will stand by Afghanistan for many years to come."
On Friday member states agreed a new 10-year "strategic concept", a document that defines the fundamental nature of NATO's role in the world.
The document commits NATO members "to defend one another against attack, including against new threats to the safety of our citizens", without defining a geographical limit to its theatre of operations.
Also at the Summit, Russia agreed to co-operate on NATO's programme to defend against ballistic missile attacks.
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Present your best buddy with this cuddly crocheted elephant. The cute crocheted toy adorned with a flower crown makes for a perfect gift for elephant-loving family and friends.
It can be attached to a string and used as a bag tag. Or just put it at your bedside table or work desk for a constant companion.
In fact, this pattern is an ideal project for people with intermediate crochet skills. They will definitely enjoy working on this fun and rewarding piece.
Once finished, the crocheted elephant should measure approximately 6 inches tall.
In metric measurements, the completed amigurumi toy should have a height of roughly 16 cm.
This crochet elephant with flower crown is another wonderful design by the talented crafters over at Amigurumi Today.
In fact, you can access the FREE pattern for this adorable crocheted elephant from their website.
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Drunk driving is known as driving under the influence (DUI) in some states and driving while intoxicated (DWI) in other states. Still, others use the term operating under the influence (OUI). Such crimes are considered to be among the most serious of driving offenses—not surprisingly, as they cause over one-third of all traffic fatalities. DUIs and DWIs also tend to carry heavy penalties, and the trends are toward even tougher legislation.
There are essentially three types of drunk driving laws:
A DUI law may prohibit driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, driving under the influence of a drug, and driving under the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug (legal or illegal), regardless of blood-alcohol level.
To prove a person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence, the following elements must be proven:
Given these elements, if charged with a DUI, you could argue that you weren't under the influence, even though your BAC was at or over .08%.
Example: Cindy Heavyweight left work at 5:00 p.m., and—as she had done every day for the past 20 years—drove straight to the bar. As usual, Cindy had six beers and two shots before setting out for home at 8:00 p.m. While driving home, Cindy was stopped by Officer Smith for a broken taillight. Cindy wasn't swerving or driving unsafely. When Officer Smith approached Cindy, he could smell a strong odor of alcohol, but Cindy didn't appear intoxicated. Cindy performed three field sobriety tests perfectly, but a breath test revealed a BAC of.09%. Although Cindy is guilty of driving with a BAC of.08% or higher, she might not be guilty of a DUI based on impairment because there's no evidence that her drinking affected her driving.
In every state, a person with a BAC.08% or higher is presumed to be under the influence of alcohol. Many states have taken this one step further and flatly prohibit anyone from driving with this much alcohol in their blood, whether or not driving is impaired.
To prove a person is guilty of the offense of driving with a BAC of.08%, the following elements must be proven:
In states with this type of law, during a trial, the jury will usually be given a choice of finding a defendant guilty of driving under the influence and/or driving with a BAC of.08% or higher. So, even if the defendant and witnesses could convince a jury that the driver was doing an outstanding job, driving in a manner as cautious and conservative as someone who had nothing to drink, the jury can still find the person guilty if it believes the driver's BAC was.08% or more while driving. The penalty in most cases is the same whether the defendant is convicted of one or the other, or both.
Although some DUIs (first offenses, for example) are usually treated as misdemeanors, under certain circumstances the crime can be bumped up to a felony, which is far more serious.
If a driver kills or injures someone as the result of driving while under the influence of alcohol (or having a BAC of.08% or more in those states that punish this separately), the driver can be found guilty of a felony and could go to state prison for years. Prior convictions for misdemeanor under-the-influence or at-or-over-.08% will usually result in a longer prison sentence.
In some states, a third or fourth DUI or DWI is by itself enough to get a driver charged with a felony. It won't matter whether anyone was killed or injured as a result.
Anyone accused of a DUI or DWI should contact a lawyer with experience in this area of law. Even if you don't hire a lawyer to represent you, a consultation can be tremendously helpful. A knowledgeable local lawyer should be able to advise you of the law in your state, the local prosecuting office's plea bargaining tendencies, and the implications for your driver's license. A lawyer can also explore potential defenses.


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Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Over the month of February, and throughout the year, CKNW Kids' Fund's Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children's healthy self-esteem.
The Pink Shirt Day 2018 campaign focus is on cyber bullying; in this digital world where filtered photos and crafted messages can be posted in an instant, it often takes more time and effort to say something mean than it does to say something nice. Kindness requires no manipulation, no focusing on the negatives, and no filtering of yourself. It's easy to be nice. "This year our campaign focuses on our online behavior, and we encourage everyone to remember that Nice Needs No Filter" – www.pinkshirtday.ca
As the Pink Shirt Day movement grows each year, more and more people practicing kindness – both online and off – CKNW Kids' Fund's Pink Shirt Day is pleased to use the funds raised through official merchandise sales and donations to help hundreds of kids affected by bullying. "Since 2008, net proceeds of over $1.8 million have been distributed to support youth anti-bullying programs in British Columbia and throughout Western Canada" – www.pinkshirtday.ca/about
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Every child in this community has greatness inside of them. They might not have discovered it yet but as they embark on life and explore the world around them they gain skills, day by day, that will not only help them learn at school, but help them develop as individuals and understand their value to their family, friends, class and community.
Play is a vital part of that process. It's the stuff that makes children creative and curious, happy and hopeful, strong and secure. It's the stuff that builds relationships and helps children grow in confidence and participate in a positive and productive way. It's the stuff that keeps them healthy – physically, emotionally and mentally – tackling issues like obesity and stress, anxiety and underachievement.
We are committed to making Bridgend a play friendly county and know there are many great things to do and places to go that will help us achieve this. This website is run and developed by the Bridgend Play Partnership Group recognising the broad range of people and organisations that are doing great things to improve the lives of children and young people. Wales is the first nation in the world to recognise the rights of children to play and the fabulous role it has in their development, health, wellbeing and resilience. Bridgend County Borough Council is required by Welsh Government to create an action plan that recognises and removes barriers for children, young people and families so they can engage more easily with play opportunities. Our site has mixed up a whole range of ideas and activities for days out and days at home including a number of low cost or no cost options for families. It's about children and young people enjoying life while they learn and develop with their friends, while at the same time having fun with their families. By working with partners and community groups we hope to add to our site as the weeks and months go by, bringing you news of some of the wonderful things going on across the region.


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Everybody's got an opinion about street art. It's the most polarizing form of art on the planet. It can just as easily land you a gig as one of the most feted artist on the planet (see Banksy) as see you chased through the city streets by law enforcement officers (see any other street artist). It has even changed our legislation, making it illegal for youngsters to buy spray paint.
But here is your chance to actually influence what sort of street art is going to dominate a Dubbo alley for the next two years. These are your streets, it's time for you to take some control. Dubbo Regional Council, Orana Arts Inc. and the WPCC have joined together to provide partially fund for four artists to make their mark on the alley wall. Partial funding? Yes, the rest is up to you. Artists will pitch their ideas to you, you vote for the ones you want the most, the winner get the spoils and you get to call yourself an arts benefactor.
Launched by Orana Arts in 2015, soup sessions are crowd-funding at its finest. Here's how it works:
Tickets: $15.00 include a bowl of hot soup, a bread roll + 1 vote.
Artists have 5 minutes each to pitch their idea to the audience.
Audience members vote for the project they would like to fund.
The four artists with the most votes win, get the cash, and the chance to do their thing.
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Minnesota Council on Foundations Blog - Philanthropy Potluck
The new Giving USA report, presenting 2012 national charitable giving estimates, finds giving continues to grow slowly, following the growth of the economy. Since the drops in giving in 2008 and 2009, the trend has been slow but steady growth. Total 2012 charitable giving by individuals, foundations, bequests, and corporations is estimated to be $316 billion, a 1.5 percent increase in inflation-adjusted dollars.
While the economy appears to be the strongest factor in charitable giving changes, public policy uncertainties may have had an effect on larger individual donors in 2012. In response to the debate about the future of the charitable deduction, individual donors likely either bumped up giving by "pre-paying" 2013 gifts to be sure to take advantage of the credit or did not donate in case deductions for large gifts didn't carry over into future years.
2012 quick stats:
- $316 billion: total charitable giving by individuals, foundations…
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Note: Although this is a remote position, we are currently onlyseeking candidates in timezones between UTC-2 and UTC+4.
We are looking for exceptional and ambitious AngularJS developers who would love an opportunity to learn more and become full stack developers. This role is ideal for somebody who is passionate about building great online apps and wants to use their skills to have a real impact on a product used by over 320,000 users from 190 different countries. We are looking for a developer who loves being part of a team but is also self-motivated and likes the idea of working remotely.
What skills are we looking for?
As a developer in the Hotjar tech team, you will be working on developing and improving features built primarily in JavaScript, AngularJS, Python and PostgreSQL. You will be creating production grade JavaScript code and will have the opportunity to implement solutions designed to handle incredibly high levels of traffic. Besides JavaScript, you will also be given training on back-end languages (primarily Python) allowing you to become a full-stack developer. You will need to be highly process driven and eager to learn new technologies and programming languages. You will also be communicating directly with our users on a regular basis to investigate issues and truly understand how your work is being used.
Compensation Range
The budgeted compensation range for this role is €50,000 to €70,000 annually. Ranges are based on market research and are equitable to other roles within Hotjar. The actual compensation offered to a successful candidate will be based on relative experience and skills. At this time we are only able to provide official employment status to those located in Malta. All other candidates will join our team as full-time consultants and will be responsible for paying any taxes or applicable fees where they reside.
The budgeted compensation range for this role is €50,000 to €70,000 annually. Ranges are based on market research and are equitable to other roles within Hotjar. The actual compensation offered to a successful candidate will be based on relative experience and skills. At this time we are only able to provide official employment status to those located in Malta. All other candidates will join our team as full-time consultants and will be responsible for paying any taxes or applicable fees where they reside.
Skills & Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AngularJS
- Strong background in benchmarking, optimization, scaling and dealing with high levels of traffic
- Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required - jQuery, Python (or any similar back-end language), PostgreSQL, Redis, Memcached, Lua, Linux, Nginx, Elasticsearch, and Amazon Web Services
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as Selenium
- Familiarity with distributed revision control systems such as Mercurial or Git
- Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently - accountable for your own actions and able to act with both urgency and integrity
- Must submit to a background check confidentially processed by our third party
About Hotjar
Hotjar is a rapidly growing startup that is giving thousands of website owners the tools needed to discover how their visitors are really using their website. We are looking for passionate and ambitious developers who can help us shape the product and company while growing with us.
Culture at Hotjar:
Headquartered on the beautiful island of Malta, in the "heart" of the Mediterranean, Hotjar is a young startup that embraces remote working and personal development.
Hotjar's culture is driven by transparency, respect, open discussion, collaboration and blunt and direct feedback. In fact, we're obsessed with communicating with our users as well as within the team. We hate bureaucracy and slow moving organizations – but we're suckers for well-defined processes. We love lean, iterative improvements and success is measured by the value we create for our users.
The Perks:
- Remote & Flexible. Work from anywhere within a European timezone you choose.
- Ample Time Off. All team members get 40 days of paid planned leave/year...plus 10 sick days/year.
- Collaborate with prestigious organizations. Imagine what it will feels like to be part of a product that is used by companies like Time Inc, Lloyds Bank, Pingdom, Booking.com, Intuit and the Red Cross.
- Only the best hardware and software. Mac, PC or Linux – we will get you equipped with the best hardware and software available.
- Personal home office budget. Every Hotjar team member receives a €4000 home office setup budget, with a yearly €500 top-up thereafter. Upgrade your desk, chair or buy any peripherals you might need.
- Kindle + Personal development budget. Everyone receives a free kindle as well as direct management of their own personal development yearly budget of €500. Buy books, short courses or magazine subscriptions.
- Work with a very talented team. Our team has an impressive background building and optimizing products and businesses around the globe.
- Make a difference. Hotjar is 'democratizing' site analytics and feedback by making them affordable and easy to use for everyone around the world. We call it the 'Hotjar revolution'.


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I've been sewing quick and dirty quilts for refugees. Big pieces with micro-fleece backing.
(Don't the leaves make a nice background?)
I had the November tea with sherry cake (If you look very closely, you can just see the rose pattern from the doily I used to decorate. Should have used powdered sugar, as the colored sugar was too big to filter through the meshes.)
There were applesauce cookies, nutella cookies, turkey salad, and grapes.
The china theme was black and white. It turns out that one of my nieces has the same china pattern that I selected when I was 18 and building a hope chest. Ebony and Ivory by Noritake. Almost 50 years old and still elegant. But, since I have place settings for 8, and there are usually 15 to 18 for tea, I have to stretch the settings with alternatives. This splendid hand-painted souvenir from Hawaii that Kyle found for me at an estate sale is about as alternative as you can get. I adore this one!!
Meanwhile, I am hammering away at the
pre-Christmas stuff. Updating the address list, starting on the rum balls (I went to the liquor store, bought a quart of rum and used the $5 change to buy two scratch-offs, each of which won $5. Whoop! Quit while I'm ahead!) knitting, embroidering, sewing. It's half past November and it will be time to ship stuff before you know it.
Have I mentioned that I have joined Toastmasters? Enjoying it vastly. A whole new audience for my old jokes.


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Online travel agencies (OTA) work for creating content to make more sales to users before the holiday season kicks off. These preparations are accelerated before the summer holiday, festive holidays and New Year. Contents are created and published in a rush.
Therefore, you need to decide when and which special contents you need to publish earlier, and arrange a calendar accordingly. As HotelRunner, we have compiled tips to note for summer holidays, which will also facilitate your strategies for a year.


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Patrick Kirby, a 1993 Gonzaga graduate, said Tutu is pro-abortion rights, has made offensive statements toward Jews and supports contraception and the ordination of gay clergy and shouldn't be honored by a Catholic institution.
Frankly, I think it's a huge honor to have Rvd. Tutu speaking at your commencement. I would have been inspired by it, as a student or a parent. If his views on sexuality are able to outweigh all of the work he's done on racial justice and positive peace, that's a sad state of affairs indeed.
This is what so disappoints me about institutional Christianity these days (and this really isn't a uniquely Catholic problem, though their own emphasis can drive me as batty as anyone else's at times). There are so many other issues. Callousness toward the poor, racial hatred, misogyny, culture of perpetual war, fetishization of power, lack of connection with the environment, pick your issue - any of them would be a better recipient of the time and energy we devote to talk about contraception + abortion + sex ed.
Honestly. Sometimes my country feels like an eight-year old boy, chuckling because someone said "Titicaca." I respect the right of various faith communities to work out their ethics and grapple with these issues. I just wish they'd prioritize a bit better!


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SEAHA is delighted to announce that the EU FP7 Marie-Curie Action Project: Initial Training Network on Digital Cultural Heritage (ITN-DCH) as well as the Heritage Consortium decided to jointly organise the 1st SEAHA conference. This brings together three exceptional training initiatives and covers the entire remit of heritage research: scholarly, digital, material and environmental. We are looking forward to an exciting conference programme!
Do consider joining us at the conference.


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It's really just a code. I'm not sure if it'll work if I give it to someone else, but if you are planning on ordering something from eShakti before December 16th you are welcome to try it.
I have it because I had an awful experience with them awhile ago, and I'm definitely not going to use it, because it would cost me a fortune to save $20. Shipping to Canada from India is brutal, customs costs so much! But I know there are some fans on here, and I hear shipping to the States isn't nearly as bad. My whole problem with them was the cost of customs and their awful customer service when I tried to ship it all together to minimize that cost, the actual product is fine.
Anyways. First come, first serve!


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Formula One 06 PS2 Review
Over the past couple of years Sony has managed to establish itself as the premier Formula One racing franchise on the consoles which is, of course, helped by the fact they are the only developer which has the license to produce games based on the FIA championship. However, putting the exclusivity aside, Sony has put a huge effort into making a quality game and has succeeded for the most part. The 2006 edition is probably not the biggest update you're likely to see, but considering it will be the last time the game appears on the PS2 as the flagship console, it's not much of a surprise that this is the case.
For those of you who don't know much about the sport, F1 is the pinnacle of motor sport. Hundreds of millions of dollars every year are spent on making these small cars go faster and help put a bigger whole in the ozone layer. Twelve teams make up the grid and the series really is a circus that travels all around the globe which leaves people in awe.
The game modes on offer are pretty much what you would expect with single race exhibitions, season and career on offer. Obviously the single race allows you to complete an individual race weekend while the other two are a lot more fleshed out with a few major differences which make them game modes in their own right. The season mode forces you to choose an existing driver from the real world line up rather than make your own. Also, the teams perform in a realistic fashion so you aren't going to see the Super Aguri team winning any races and once the season ends, the mode finishes.
The career mode however is where this game really impresses and is probably the most accurate representation of a F1 driver's life. You begin as a rookie having to impress the small teams to win a contract and then once on the track, must perform well to get the interest of medium and large teams so you can ultimately have a chance of winning the F1 championship.
The trials and tribulations of the real world drivers will occur as well with mechanical failures a much larger problem for you when driving for a small team rather than a larger team. The other thing is that it is you. The game asks you to make a fictional driver to join the World Championship and show the big boys what you've got.
The game is also a lot more than racing around circuits with fuel strategies enforced and interactive pit stops sorting the men from the mice.
The developers have also tried to give you the other side of being an F1 driver as well as some innovative online features. For instance you now setup the car, in a very user friendly fashion via F1 evolution, a mode where the team will send you out for two sessions and build your race strategy based on how you drove and taking the connectivity to the next level you can race PSP vs PS2 online in championships to determine the ultimate driver and platform to play the game on.
As you would expect with an officially licensed game all the teams, drivers and circuits are present with incredibly accurate detail and replication to the nth degree. As you scream down the main straight of Melbourne, the CBD viewable from Albert Park will display on the screen, or as you race through Monte Carlo, the expensive villas and yachts will flash by. The championship structure is also reflecting that of the 2006 season with Australia third on the championship and a few other tracks dropped as per the FIA regulations.
Visually the game is a little disappointing but with the PS2 coming to the end of its life, it's of no surprise. If you saw F1 05, you've pretty much seen F1 06 with a few bells and whistles added such as the motion blur while passing other cars and updated teams and tracks. Commentary is once again provided by James Allen and Martin Brundle but is now present during the actual race rather then just replays.
F1 06 is not a huge update but as a game on its own it's quite impressive and does play on the PS2 quite well. Sony has put a huge effort into this year's game and previous years and it's beginning to pay off. With the contract up for renewal after next season, we expect F1 07 to not only be the first game on PS3, but the best and biggest F1 game yet. F1 06 just gives us a taste test of what to expect.
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As I printed the long application (190 pages to be exact), I thought to myself - How is ProSphere, a small Veteran-owned business, ever going to be able to answer all of the questions in this survey? The Military Friendly designation seemed destined for a larger company with resources...and a PR team. Several months later and with the help of my dream team, the results were in.
We did it! On November 21, 2017, ProSphere was named a 2018 Military Friendly ® Employer. And in the Top 10 at that.
ProSphere is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Washington Business Journal as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Washington, D.C. area. This honor is being awarded as a result of sustained revenue growth over the past three years.
On October 19, 2017, ProSphere was recognized at the Washington Business Journal's annual award presentation at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. The ranking of each company was revealed at the presentation. ProSphere ranked 28 on the list.
ProSphere recently received the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) 'Influencer' Award presented by Governor Terrence R. McAuliffe. The award was presented at the 5th Annual V3 Awards during the Virginia Workforce Conference that was held in Richmond, Va on September 28. This ceremony recognizes V3-Certified Companies for their commitment to creating and increasing employment opportunities for Veterans specifically in Virginia. ProSphere entered the V3 program in March and has since exceeded its yearly Veterans hiring goal. Currently, Veterans make up almost 20% of ProSphere's workforce.
Just the other day we were talking about Watson, the leading AI platform for business, and Einstein, the AI that powers the worlds #1 CRM, during a Salesforce training program and how that level of intelligent customer engagement is changing the delivery of information. With the amount of data that we are all generating now the key is finding out how to aggregate and manage it and then make it work for us. There are some early adopters of AI like the Army and the US Census Bureau but it's still taking its first steps.
Many Government agencies are spending millions to maintain their legacy systems as opposed to replacing it. As this article states, "And throughout government, legacy systems account for over two-thirds of the annual IT spend." While this article is a little bit older, it still holds true today. Legacy issues are still very real.
Read more here.
Every new technology must go through a cycle of maturity. Beginning with buzz-word status, moving to reliable and proven. As new technologies migrate through this cycle, Federal Government agencies must delicately balance between "bleeding edge" status (too risky) and "dinosaur" (too late) paces of adoption. Prudence has its place and should be exercised before widely adopting new technologies (remember the Apple Newton?), given the potential impact and buying power of most agencies. However, agencies should not wait too long as the expectation of constituents has the potential to outpace t
Pro-Sphere Tek, Inc. (ProSphere) is ranked number three on the 2016 Washington Business Journal's list for Fastest Growing Companies in the DC area. ProSphere's placement on the list was announced at an awards event October 27th at Tysons Corner, Va. The company's number three rank is based on maintaining high growth across three consecutive years. ProSphere has realized annual growth both in revenues and people at a rate of 100% each year for the past 5 years, growing from about 50 employees to nearly 300.
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Carolina Academic Press
This sweeping exploration in eight richly illustrated parts meticulously traces the antebellum development and performance of the federal judiciary across five judicial districts and, until 1842, three separate circuits within the bounds of the modern but historic U. S. Fourth Circuit (Maryland, Virginia-West Virginia, and the Carolinas). A variety of sources, data, and approaches are used to explain the politics of circuit and court organization as well as the selection and disparate compensation of the district judges, court workloads, and administration.
Emphasis is placed on the roles played by the judges, including the circuit-riding Supreme Court justices, primarily James M. Wayne and Roger B. Taney, as well as advocates at the bar and grand juries in construing the constitutional powers and limits on the judiciary (i.e. ''brown water'' admiralty jurisdiction), Congress (i.e. international slave trade), and the executive branch (i.e. executive officers). Their decisions defined nation-state relations in a sometimes benign and sometimes confrontational states-centric polity, shepherding economic life in adjudicating litigation involving patents, diverse maritime interests including those of maritime labor, bankruptcy, transportation in the waning Age of Sail and the inception of steam power technology, contracts and conveyances, and a limited range of social control subjects from murder and mail robbery to the Atlantic slave trade and fugitive slaves.
Part 8 treats the twilight days of the Old Republic in each of the five judicial districts wherein the judges and court personnel faced hard choices for some and easy choices for others amid cascading political events heralding America's greatest constitutional crisis.