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He was killed by Hannu near Mount Rushmore.
- Horku was only referred to as Sinestro Corps Member of Sector 2 in his comic appearances; he was first named in Green Lantern/Sinestro Corps Secret Files and Origins #1
- He is apparently the same species as Hannu.
- 6 Appearances of Horku (New Earth)
- 4 Images featuring Horku (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Horku (New Earth)
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July 9-10, 2010
Radisson Hotel Manchester – Center of NH
700 Elm Street
Manchester, New Hampshire 03101
You won't want to miss Friday's Parade of Fashions from exhibiting companies on the show floor. See the latest and greatest styles, then visit the booths selling the yarn and patterns!
Knitters, you are cordially invited to the TKGA gala on Friday night. 2010 marks the 25th anniversary of TKGA, and we are celebrating in STYLE. Enjoy dinner while oohing and ahhing over FABULOUS knitted designs on the catwalk. It will be a night to remember, so purchase your ticket early!

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Children ages 3 – 7 years old are welcome to attend our Children's Liturgy program
every Sunday at 9:30 am. The children will be invited to go with the leaders during the beginning of the Mass.
Children under the age of 3 need to be accompanied by a parent.
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I'm like Santa Claus because I'd take cookies from strangers.
I'm like Santa's reindeer because I want to fly run around the world.
I'm like Rudolph because I have a red nose head.
I'm like the Three Wise Men because I'm always late.
I'm like the Grinch because my heart is 2 sizes too small for my body.
But, I'm the opposite of Frosty the Snow Man because I would die in the snow.
Thankfully, Ben is from Florida so I get to be a snow chilly weather bird for Christmas! I'm super thankful he's not from somewhere cold.
His fam is from a small-ish town 80 miles south of Tampa. No stores are open – not even Dunkin Donuts. So, my run this morning was quiet and peaceful.
I ran to the beach for a quick hello, before heading back. Got in about 7 miles.
I was hoping to spot a manatee, but didn't have any luck I love manatees.
When I got back I made an egg sandwich and snacked on tons of fruit. My mother-in-law is amazing about keeping fresh fruit stocked. I might turn into a pineapple soon…
Plus some coffee flavored with eggnog Merry Christmas to me!
I did spot a Christmas sign on my run too…
Happy Birthday Jesus!
But, now I keep saying "It's Jesus' birthday!!!" a la Melissa from Real Housewives of New Jersey. I first said it to make fun, and now I can't get it out of my head. That's what I get.
I called my mom to check in wit my family's Christmas, but everyone else was still asleep. Guess I'll have to try in a bit…
Did you get what you wanted for Christmas?
Merry Christmas!


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A lot of men get really upset when they're called "creepy" by women. A lot of them feel like they are being done a grave injustice when women express any fear of them. They'll compare it to slut-shaming, they'll compare it to racism, or they'll just discard whatever thin veneer of humanity they'd been using to cover their misogyny and sense of entitlement and get incoherently vicious.
Here's the thing, though. Women need a word to refer to guys who freak us out and make us feel unsafe, and that word for "failed my risk assessment" doesn't need to meet the approval of men (and in fact might not do its job if it did require dudely endorsement).
I will readily concede that there's a lot of casual classism and ableism and racism behind who gets read by others as frightening. For example, the fact that a lot of white women are particularly alarmed by black men? Racist as hell, so not okay. People who are creeped out by people with disabilities are being appallingly ableist and need to examine their shit. People who shy away from anyone not wearing designer clothing? Classist like whoa.
What I think a lot of men are doing wrong in their critiques of the word "creep" is straying too far toward saying that nobody gets to call anybody creepy, that we just plain don't need the word at all.
When no. Maybe nobody told them, but lots of us actually do need to be able to label some behavior (and some people) as creepy. There just needs to be less classism, ableism, and racism muddying up that very important (seriously, we're talking life or death here) category.
It has come to my attention that there are men in the world who just did not realize that the word "creep" is a thing women use to defend ourselves, rather than a way for the popular cheerleader they always wanted to bang hated to continue denying sex to mercilessly oppressing nerds FOREVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
I assembled a lot of links for one such person who is clearly a really decent dude who definitely just wants people to not be shitty to each other but happens to be really new to this issue. Since I went to all the trouble, I will compile them here for others facing a similar situation but who don't have the energy to put together the intro course into Why Creepiness is Legitimately Objectively Bad.
I have an ungodly fricking number of links talking about why women need the word and what a lot of the criticism of the word is rooted in. Now they can be your links too!


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Sunday, September 11, 2011
Music Review: Francois Couturier - Tarkovsy Quartet
Soviet director Andrei Tarkovsky (1932-1986) used everything available to him to make films of dazzling complexity, yet deeply personal. His work was afforded lavish praise from nearly every quarter, except at home. In totalitarian regimes, genuine art is often considered to be subversive, even dangerous. One need look no further than a comment made by Hermann Goering to understand the mentality, "Whenever I hear the word culture, the first thing I do is reach for my gun."
Despite the hostile climate Tarkovsky faced behind the Iron Curtain, he was able to produce films that resonate with audiences to this very day. His often dreamlike sequences had a particular effect on a young French pianist by the name of Francois Couturier. Tarkovsy Quartet is the final chapter in Couturier's trilogy of recordings reflecting his profound respect for the director. The first two entries in the series, Nostalghia - Song For Tarkovsky (2005) and the solo piano work Un jour si blanc (2009), received widespread acclaim. I expect Tarkovsky Quartet will be greeted just as enthusiastically.
Tarkovsky Quartet also refers to the group of musicians Couturier assembled for this recording. In addition to Couturier's piano, there are Anja Lechner (violoncello), Jean-Marc Larche (soprano saxophone), and Jean-Louis Matinier (accordion). The instrumentation is eclectic to be sure, but blend together wonderfully. The music of Tarkovsky Quartet could be referred to as "classical improvisation," if such a term existed. Indeed, on paper this sounds like a true musical oxymoron. Yet somehow these artists manage to pull it off.
The disc opens with "A celui qui a cu l'ange," which is the epitaph taken from Tarkovsky's headstone, and translates as "To the man who saw the Angel." It is a beautiful piece, beginning with an elegiac piano solo from Couturier, which gives way in turn to each of the members own ruminations. As the eight-minute track progresses, it is clear that there is a strong compositional structure to it, yet there are also places for each to improvise. Obviously there is a great deal of discipline involved in making such a structured yet open arrangement work. It is something that the quartet excel at over and over on these twelve tracks.
I was immediately drawn to the variety of moods the music evokes as well. There are pensive pieces, such as "Maroussia" and "San Galgano," that are almost mournful in tone yet never maudlin. Dissonance is also a flavor Couturier does not shy away from. Both "Mouchette" and "Mychkine" explore some of the more uncomfortable territories of expression, but never in a truly off-putting way.
For this listener, the two most effective tracks are "L'Apocalypse" and "Doktor Faustus." As would be expected of pieces titled for two of literature's most compelling works, The Book of Revelation, and Thomas Mann's Doktor. Faustus, these excursions highlight the very best of what the Tarkovsky Quartet have to offer. From the meticulously structured outlines, to the ever-so free, yet simultaneously restrained moments of improvisation, this is a quartet with a nearly telepathic ability to play together.
"De l'autre cote du miroir" closes the set, and does so with a nearly hymnal effect. It is the perfect conclusion to this marvelous tribute. Andrei Tarkovsky described his filmmaking technique as "sculpting in time." The phrase applies to the quartet named in his honor as well.
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It is not enough support to select multiple roles to delete by holding down Ctrl. It would be nice if to select the roles supported by the Shift key + mouse left-click and Ctrl+A.
If selecting multiple roles, then do inaccessible button Rename.
Updated: This idea arose because when you remove the role of the cursor goes away, have to return to the list of roles, select the role and push the button Remove. When you remove the role of the cursor must automatically be placed on the role that becomes the place of the remote role.


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You've decked out the exterior of your truck, now it's time to turn your attention inward. We offer a variety of seat covers made from a high quality polyester, treated to resist water and dirt. We also feature an auto interior dash kit available in 13 Mossy Oak® patterns! Interior accents are the perfect way to compliment the exterior accents on your car, truck, Jeep, or SUV.


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Writer/Director Dee Rees and Producer Nekisa Cooper will post daily to their video blog to share what it's like to have their first narrative feature film at the festival.
In this update, we meet another of Pariah's stars, actress Kim Wayans, and the film's cinematographer, Bradford Young. We also get a beautiful view of the wintery Sundance landscape.
Dee and Nekisa will also be livestreaming from the event from time to time (check the Pariah Twitter page for livestream updates) and you can watch the streaming video here.
Have any questions for Dee or Nekisa about their experience at Sundance or who they're meeting at the festival? Just ask them in the comments below!
For more, please visit pariahthemovie.com.


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For more than six decades, Exide has been one of India's most reliable brands, enjoying unrivalled reputation and recall… No wonder it is said that "India Moves on Exide."
Extending the hand of trust and reliability towards its customers, comes Exide Care – a true example of Exide's constant emphasis on innovation, extensive geographic footprint, and building of strong relationship with its customers through steady technology upgradations.
Exide Care is a complete customer oriented service initiative devised to make life simpler. With Exide Care you can -
Buy your Exide Batteries online through "CLICK TO BUY" on the Exide Care website.
Know how to avail Emergency Car Battery Breakdown Assistance with Exide BATMOBILE Service Helpline
Discover all that you need to know about your battery, including battery maintenance and care.
Register your battery online.
Get tips on how to jump start your car or what to do when your car faces a starting problem and more…
Exide appreciates that most people treat their vehicles like a part of their family. So just like the health and well-being of a family member is always a concern, so is the maintenance of the vehicle – One of the prior reasons why Exide Care came into being.
Did you know that an online purchase of an Exide Battery from www.exidecare.com also assures you FREE doorstep delivery and installation? Besides this customers also get to enjoy the convenience of zero-documentation through the Paperless Warranty process.
Exide not only cares for its customers but also cares for the environment. Handling a battery without adequate knowledge on how it can affect the environment and human health, can be hazardous.
Lead, a major component in all batteries, if not handled with care after use, can become hazardous and seriously harm the environment and the people around. When smelted in open furnaces, by unauthorised smelters, scrap lead particles escape into the air.
Exide Care gives its customers tips on how to recycle a battery properly after use so that it does not affect the environment and people around.
Wherever you are, an Exide service care point is always close to you. So if you are stuck on the road with a car that refuses to start, all you need to do is rely on Exide Care's Emergency Car Breakdown Assistance by calling the Exide Bat Mobile Service Helpline - 1800-103-5454.
Exide has the widest dealer network spread across the country with more than 32000 dealers at the service of its customers. Customer can be assured of availing genuine Exide products from these authorized Exide dealers.
At a time when there are multiple brands of batteries available in the market offering different prices, services and offers, Exide comes not only with the guarantee of providing genuine long lasting batteries at the best price but also an extra benefit of world-class anytime, anywhere customer service and a wide dealer network for constant support. This will travel a long way in strengthening the bond that Exide shares with all its customers.


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Early Years Foundation Stage
This academic year the EYFS Roots curriculum is delivered in Hedgehogs & Squirrels Class. The purpose of this Curriculum is to dovetail our Roots Curriculum with the EYFS Curriculum to make it relevant for children working at Wood Bank School. The approach may differ across classes to meet the needs of each child. An audit will take place once a year to determine the most important aspects of learning for each child, the timetable in each class may be adjusted accordingly.
The timetable for this curriculum will be delivered containing the following areas of learning:
- My Communication
- My Maths & Cognition
- My Physical Development
- My Topic
- My Independence
- My Creative
- My Play & Leisure
As our EYFS classes can have a wider range of children working at different levels within them, assessment will be specific to the child and their rate of learning. They will either follow the APT/MAPP system or will be assessed through the Derbyshire Tracker. This will be discussed and agreed with the Senior Leadership Team. Assessments across this curriculum will be:
- Narrative assessment – Observations, photographs and video will capture the progress and experiences of children working at this level. These will be displayed in Evidence Books.
- Kingsmill – Using targets set at the Annual Review (APT's) these will be evaluated using the MAPP system which has been developed by the Dales School. (For some children)
- Derbyshire Tracker – To show smaller steps of progress. (For some children)
- APT Evaluations – For children being assessed against the Derbyshire tracker an evaluation of Annual Priority Targets will be completed once a term using a 5 point scale.
- EYFS Profile – To be completed for all children at the end of Reception
- PIVATS Assessment – For each child at the end of Reception. This is to inform which class and curriculum they follow as they leave EYFS.
- A MAPP assessment of each child's APT Targets will be completed every term. This will be converted to show percentage progress for each child.
- Work scrutiny of Evidence books twice a year.
- Data analysis of Derbyshire Tracker.
- PIVAT assessments to show progress through CASPA.
Supporting Resources
- B-Squared
- Roots for Learning
- Barrs Court
- Equals Semi-Formal Schemes of Work
- Early Years Framework


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Top 5 most magnificent cars of the year
Beautiful cars are often impressive not only for its appearance but also worthy of their magnificence specifications. But more often they hit the man in the street of its exorbitant price. However, there are lucky ones who are lucky enough to have such exclusive. So here is the list.
The first place takes Mercedes Benz AMG GT S
Second place takes Nissan GT-R Nismo
Third place takes Aston Martin DB10
Fourth place takes Koenigsegg Regera
Fifth place takes Acura NSX


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Ski season is almost over, but don't let that keep you from daydreaming about the perfect ski chalet in Park City, Utah's Deer Valley. Known as the best place to buy a luxury ski home, this area is full of multi million-dollar beauties that will make you bat your eyelashes. And, of course, you'll have plenty to do with the annual Sundance Film Festival, too. Here are a few of our favorites that will be perfect to host a gaggle of snow bunnies for the perfect apres ski!
1) Amazing Canyons Ski Retreat
This home is so high end that the listing doesn't even have an address. Located in the Canyons, this amazing chalet has nine bedrooms and 15 bathrooms over more than 15,000 square feet in an amazing 5-acre setting. This family legacy estate feels almost like a compound, really, with a courtyard around which several buildings circle. Listed for a whopping $26.2 million, you'd expect this home to have an amazing hot tub. Surprise, surprise: it does. (Fisher Group/Summit Sotheby's International)
2. Empire Pass Chalet
I am in love with this place. You get a classic chalet profile on the exterior of this Red Cloud luxury ski home, but inside everything feels so modern. The master bath has an amazing infinity edge, allowing you to submerge your whole body while you admire the mountains outside. Listed for $13.5 million, 8 Ruby Hollow is my dream ski home! (Jess Reid Real Estate)
3. Contemporary Park Meadows With Huge Glass Wall
And now for something completely different. This Park Meadows contemporary ski home has an amazing wall of windows for some of the best views in the Mountain Top subdivision. I love the attention to detail and how completely different this home feels from the multitude of listings that imitate a traditional ski chalet. Listed for just $4.5 million, it's pretty affordable as far as Park City luxury properties go. (Prudential Park City)
4. Jordanelle Ski Run
Views? This property has them. From this home you can see both the Jordanelle River and Park City proper in the distance. It's very private, too, with neighbors out of viewing distance on three sides. It's on the market for $8.495 million. (Summit Sotheby's International)
5. Creme de la creme of Park City
Indoor pool? Check. Antler chandeliers? Check. $44 million views? Check. This home, which happens to be constructed from logs reclaimed from Yellowstone National Park, is the most luxurious Park City ski home on the market. It has 12 bedrooms and 16 baths on more than 60 acres. The owner is willing to subdivide the Upper Deer Valley property, or you can keep it all for a very private compound. (Summit Sotheby's International)


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For the most part, there's been very little generation on Lake Taneycomo the past couple of weeks. If operators run the turbines, it's early in the morning for an hour or two (70 megawatts) and in the afternoon beginning 2 to 4 p.m. and running either for an hour or until dark. I know that sounds arbitrary, but there really isn't a pattern. We count on some water running every day but with extended periods of no generation most of the day and all night.
Speaking of night time, fishing after dark has been good below the dam, wading and throwing a variety of streamers. Brown trout activity has slowed, but there are still a lot of nice trout up there to be caught. Flies that will do well are leaches, Hybernators, wooly buggers, Cracklebacks, Pine Squirrels and sculpins.
Some of the guys who regularly fly fish below the dam say fishing has really been slow until they start generating, and then it's good around the outlets. But fly fishing from the Missouri Department of Conservation boat ramp down seems to be pretty good. I've fly fished a couple of times around Lookout Island and have caught a few very nice, colored up rainbows on scuds -- whether the water was off or running. I fished both sides of the island.
I've also been throwing a 1/16th-ounce olive or black marabou jig from Lookout Island and down lake and have fared better than I did earlier in the fall and even in the summer. Of course, I am using two-pound line when fishing a small jig. I use Trilene XL clear.
I have heard some fly fishers are catching a few trout on dries on the upper lake. Jeremy Hunt, a fishing guide, says his clients are throwing #16 and #18 black ants and catching big rainbows and a few browns. He said it's best to find chop on the water for the ants to work.
For the past week, I've been fishing a scud in an area below Fall Creek, not above in the trophy area. I got the notion to throw a scud after fishing a flat over a week ago. Zebra Midges weren't cutting it, and as I was fishing, and not catching, I noticed rainbows cruising around in front of me nosing the gravel trying to kick up bugs. I know there's a good population of scuds in that area, so I tied on a #12 peppy (200R hook) and pinched on a palsa indicator four feet above the fly, 6x fluorocarbon tippet.
That day, I was out about 1 p.m. and it was sunny with very little wind--not the best fishing conditions. But the trout were actively feeding, and they liked my peppy scud.
I've gone out several times since at all times of the day. Saturday I went out at 9 a.m. and started fishing the flat. This is the east or inside bank from the Riverpointe boat ramp up to the first dock somewhat across from Fall Creek Marina. It's a stretch that was formerly dotted with a dozen docks, but all have been taken out since the last flood. Because of the trajectory of the sun right now, this water is in the shade most of the day, and that's where I was keying in on, the shade. But it was slow . . . one rainbow and few bites. So I boated on up into the trophy area and tried some deeper banks and set the scud at eight- to nine-feet deep.
After striking out on the deep bank, I trolled over to the shallow side, the bank below the Narrows, and started fishing some water where I knew I'd catch fish. And I did, sight fishing to some rainbows cruising in less than a foot of water -- that was fun. Then I fished the water just above the mouth of Fall Creek. By this time, the wind had really picked, blowing down lake or out of the south. That, I believe, really turned the fish on and I was rewarded with a bite on every cast.
I wanted to again hit the bank where I had started before heading in, so I boated back down and started at the log below the log house/dock. This log is about 50 feet from the bank and runs long ways with the root wad sticking out of the water. I set the boat as close to the bank as I could get it without bottoming out, (although I did many times.) So I was fishing 50 feet or less from the bank behind me in no more than three feet of water. Most of the time I was throwing to 18 to 24 inches of water and set the scud at five feet from the indicator.
This is what I have determined: These rainbows are taking a scud in sunlight better than shade. I've fished this area enough in both conditions, and every time I fished in sunny conditions, no matter what the surface looked like, they were much more active in sunlight. Of course, Saturday's chop on the water really helped. I caught more than 20 rainbows in that small stretch of time. One rainbow took me to my backing, twice! It was only 17 inches long, but he thought he was 23!
I'm going to keep experimenting with scuds below Fall Creek because I know it's an untapped resource. These trout haven't seen many scud flies, but at the same time they're seeing lots of live ones.
Bill Babler, one of our fishing guides, reports he's using a ginger micro jig in the trophy area and catching well. His clients caught and released 60 trout Saturday morning. But it hasn't been like that every day for the guides. I'd say at least three days last week, they were struggling to find trout that would bite. Some days were better than others.
The same can be said about trout fishing in general. Anglers using bait are having some great days catching fish and some not-so-great days, especially off our dock. White is back as the hot color. Last week was yellow paste.


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So loving the cooler fall weather! The garden, while still calling to me, doesn't need constant watering and I now have the luxury to spend six-to-seven hours working in the studio. Seems like I've been stitching (on and off) this piece forever (or at least a good part of the summer).
The animal fabric is by Julie Paschkis, who's work always makes me smile. The feather fabric was the inspiration for my newest tattoo (I think it's part of Kaffe Fassett's recent range). Marcia Derse created the dot fabric – I met her recently at Quilt/Knit/Stitch – love her work! Searching the web for great quotations is an on-going obsession and I'm particularly fond of these words by Frederic Buechner. Such bright words called for sparkly beads, don't cha' think? Ironing and shadow box framing will come next and then this work will be for sale in the SHOP.
Henry was impressed with all my stitching until he saw a bird . . .
Lots of little stitches . . .
. . . and glass beads!
Needless-to-say, this is the ONLY time you'll see the back!


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Can you see yourself overseeing important, sensitive data and putting systems in place to protect your company? Well, it can take less than two years to achieve these goals with a Management Information Systems (MIS) degree.
Whether you wish to be a Chief Information Officer or a technology architect, a MIS degree will serve you throughout your career. It will encourage and strengthen your leadership abilities while advancing your knowledge of networks, systems, data, and—not to be understated—the intersection of technology and human behavior.
Depending on your specialization and career ambitions, with an MIS degree you can anticipate an average annual salary of upwards of $70,000, though most make nearly twice that, $131,600 a year to be specific, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. You can also take a look at our ranking of the best online schools if you're interested in other online degree programs.
What are the best online master's degrees in management information systems?
Below are the country's ten best online Masters in Management Information Systems degrees. To find the best we at College Choice implement a complex methodology that incorporates an array of important factors: reputation, tuition rate, career placement after graduation, and more.
Our information comes from Payscale, U.S. News & World Report, the National Center for Education Statistics, and the college and university websites.
2018 Ranking
See our rankings methodology page.
Robert Morris University
CC Score: 100
Per Credit Hour Cost: $845
Program Website
A private university located in Moon, Pennsylvania (a suburb of Pittsburgh), Robert Morris University is a small school of about 4,000 enrolled undergraduates. RMU is comprised of five academic schools—business, education, nursing, information systems, and STEM—and offers nearly 100 academic programs across all degree levels, including a number of online degrees. Their online graduate computer information technology programs are considered some of the best in the country.
Robert Morris University offers an online Master of Science in Information Technology Project Management degree (a program synonymous with a MIS degree) that trains its students to become leaders in a growing and demanding IT environment. Students learn how to apply theory as well as learn to utilize project management software and are mentored by faculty who are industry leaders. In addition to their emphasis on relationship, Robert Morris works hard to make online students feel as connected as traditional students. The program's design highlights personalized attention, student engagement, and flexibility.
Robert Morris University is accredited by the Middle States of Commission on Higher Education.
Syracuse University
CC Score: 97
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,388
Program Website
Syracuse University is a private research institution located in Syracuse, New York and is nationally recognized for its academic reputation and contributions to research. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education named it a school with the "highest level of research activity." Syracuse enrolls over 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its thirteen schools and colleges, including its renowned information science and business administration programs.
Syracuse University offers an online Master of Science in Information Management degree that is both nationally ranked and notably interdisciplinary. Students are prepared to become leaders in IT industries through a curriculum that teaches them how to design, develop, and manage information systems. Organizational psychology, human and tech interaction, economics, information policy, data science, and cyber security are some topics students can anticipate encountering at Syracuse. Further, Syracuse offers three avenues of study: a forty-two MS track that takes approximately twenty-one months to complete and is tailored to the student's schedule; a thirty-credit-hour and fifteen-month MS for Executives that requires students already have six or more years of professional experience; and finally, a certificate of advanced study.
Syracuse University is accredited by the Middle States Commission Higher Education.
University of Denver
CC Score: 96.7
Per Credit Hour Cost: $599
Program Website
The University of Denver enrolls approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its dozen colleges and schools. The University of Denver is also home to numerous institutes and centers, interdisciplinary programs, performing arts theaters, and more. The University of Denver is also known for its Emergent Digital Practices program, which combines art, design, media, culture, and technology in a hands-on, collaborative space.
The online Master's in Technology Management degree program at the University of Denver is ranked among the best online graduate IT programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Students, whether they wish to manage technology itself or manage technical organizations, are trained to handle the breadth of responsibilities present at the intersection of technology and business. These grad students learn how to cultivate management plans, analyze business strategies, and enact best practices in IT forecasting and innovation. Graduates have gone on to become IT directors, chief technology officers, technology architects, project managers, and more.
The University of Denver is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Boston University
CC Score: 96
Per Credit Hour Cost: $820
Program Website
Boston University is one of the best schools in our country and is the most academically renowned university on our list. Among its faculty and alumni alone, BU boasts Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, Emmy and Tony winners, and MacArthur, Guggenheim, and Sloan Fellowship recipients. In addition to its academic reputation and ranking, Boston University also earns good marks in its sustainability efforts, research contributions, and nationally recognized journals and publications.
The online Masters in Computer Information Systems degree at Boston University can be completed in eighteen to twenty-four months and offers seven concentrations: computer networks, data analytics, database management and business intelligence, health informatics, IT project management, security, and web application development. This MSCIS program was specifically designed for working professionals who seek to develop their leadership skills and advance their careers. Not only ranked as one of the best online graduate CIS programs in the country, it is also certified by the Committee on National Security Systems and accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education programs.
Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Drexel University
CC Score: 94.7
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,157
Program Website
Drexel University, known as a premier technology university, has multiple campuses—three in Philadelphia and one in Sacramento—as well as an online learning platform. A private, research university, there are more than 26,000 enrolled students in the nearly 200 undergraduate and graduate programs. Unique to Drexel is its cooperative education program (co-op) which enables students to earn eighteen months of paid, full-time work experience in a field associated with their degree. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Drexel as one of "America's Best Colleges."
The online Master of Science in Information Systems degree program at Drexel promotes executive leadership with its focus on analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, assessment, and enhancement of information systems. The forty-five credit hour curriculum is comprised of core classes that cover software development, human to computer interaction, software project management, distributed computing and networking, information systems management, and evaluation of systems, as well as a number of electives. Drexel's program is notably flexible—students can take anywhere from one to three classes a term—and career-oriented.
Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
North Carolina A&T University
CC Score: 90.2
Per Credit Hour Cost: $826
Program Website
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, research university that is ranked as among the best universities in our nation. They offer over two hundred undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The school is also home to a wide range of research facilities and projects that are in partnership with NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and much more. North Carolina A&T is a historically black college, and is ranked first among all public historically black institutions.
The online Master of Science in Technology Management degree at North Carolina A&T State provides students with five specialization options: technology manager, current managers with professional growth aspiration, university educator, researcher, or advanced degree programs. Whichever track students choose, they will enter or advance in the industry with knowledge of industrial management challenges in a range of technical areas, and they will develop their leadership skills through planning, problem solving, and decision making. Further, students can choose between a thesis option or a course-work option. The latter requires students to pass a comprehensive exam and that students maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
North Carolina A&T State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Regis University
CC Score: 89.2
Per Credit Hour Cost: $710
Program Website
Regis University is located in Denver, Colorado and is one of the twenty-eight member schools of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Regis is a private, Roman Catholic university with a moderately small student population of under 10,000 undergraduates and graduates and five colleges. The College of Computer and Information Sciences is ABET accredited and boasts the only ABET accredited programs that are also offered online.
The online Master of Science in Information Technology Management at Regis University is for those who wish to either move into higher technical management positions or who wish to grow their business operations. This program emphasizes the infusion of technology in the real world, and is thus less "classroom" driven than some of the other programs on our list. Further, the curriculum is broken into four sections: foundation courses, where students learn how technology interacts with business; areas of emphasis, where students choose and delve into a specialization; core courses, where students blend career skills (communication, delegation, presentation, etc.) with business strategies; and finally, exit strategy courses, which help students personalize their program of study (this looks like a thesis, a capstone project, or a practicum).
Regis University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
Florida State University
CC Score: 87.7
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,175
Program Website
A public space- and sea-grant research university, Florida State University's primary campus is located in Tallahassee, Florida. Over 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled at FSU, making it one of the biggest schools on our list. FSU has been recognized for its esteemed contributions to research, its research facilities, and its aspiration to become a top public research institute with one-third of its doctoral programs ranked nationally. In addition to the academic accolades FSU has already received, it was also named by several sources for its affordability.
The online Master of Science in Management Information Systems degree program at FSU is offered through the College of Business and was designed to better students' management, technical, and analytic skills. The curriculum—which was developed with the help of both IT and MIS professionals—is comprised of project management, business intelligence, information and technology management, and e-commerce courses, and it takes a full twenty-four months to complete. Online education at FSU is known for its interactive learning, small classes, and mentorship with a renowned faculty, many of whom are Rhodes, Truman, or Fulbright scholars.
Florida State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Illinois Institute of Technology
CC Score: 74.7
Per Credit Hour Cost: $1,313
Program Website
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) is a private, research university in Chicago, Illinois that focuses on engineering, science, psychology, architecture, business, communications, information technology, industrial technology, design, and law. IIT is considered by Forbes, The Princeton Review, Newsweek, and U.S. News & World Report as an eminent institution, with each of its departments and colleges garnering their own strong rankings and high praise.
IIT's Information Technology and Management degree program offers students eleven specializations as well as a general course of study. Among the specializations are data center operations and management; digital systems technology and embedded systems; IT entrepreneurship and management; management information systems; and more. The MIS track trains students for careers as business systems analysts, IT auditors, business systems developers, and information systems auditors. Studying online at IIT is extremely flexible: courses are asynchronous, meaning you can take them whenever it is most convenient for you.
Illinois Institute of Technology is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
CC Score: 65.7
Per Credit Hour Cost: $2,490
Program Website
A public, liberal arts and research university, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro proffers nearly two hundred undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has named UNCG as being an institution with "high research activity" and for its curricular incorporation of community engagement. UNCG is also recognized, through an array of sources and publications, for its affordability, academic prominence, and commitment to sustainability.
UNCG offers an online Master of Science in Information Technology and Management degree that can be paired with a concentration in Business Analytics. The program builds on students' foundational, professional knowledge of IT management and then delves into the more complicated aspects of technology administration. While this is the most expensive program on our list, it is highly reputable and is made up of a faculty who are industry leaders, most of whom teach while still maintaining careers in their field.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.


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New STOREP Honorary member: GHISLAIN DELEPLACE
The Statute of STOREP (art. 7) allows the possibility to grant members of the Association the status of Honorary Member, in virtue of the high scientific impact and quality of their contributions to the history of political economy, as well as of their activities to promote the study, research, and diffusion of the history of economic thought.
The Executive Committee has unanimously proposed to STOREP members to appoint Prof. Ghislain Deleplace (Emeritus Professor of Economics at University Paris 8 at Saint-Denis, France) Honorary Member of the Association. A formal vote by the General Assembly in the Siena Annual Conference, on June 28, 2019, unanimously ratified the appointment.
Prof. Ghislain Deleplace contributed with first-class research to the history of monetary thought (Steuart, Ricardo, Marx, Keynes, Sraffa), the history of the international monetary system (sixteenth century, nineteenth century), and the Post-Keynesian theory of money. Ghislain Deleplace has directed the economics laboratory at University Paris 8 at Saint-Denis, and he has been a member of the editorial board of Cahiers d'économie politique. After receiving a PhD in economics at Paris-Sorbonne, he has taught at the Universities of Amiens and Orléans. He has been visiting professor at the New School for Social Research, New York, State University of Moscow, and Nankai University, Tianjiin.
Among his books are Private Money and Public Currencies (Routledge 1994, with Marie-Thérèse Boyer-Xambeu and Lucien Gillard), Money in Motion: The Post Keynesian and Circulation Approaches (Palgrave 1996, ed. with Edward J. Nell), Histoire de la pensée économique (Dunod 1999; 3rd ed. 2018). He also edited the special issues of Cahiers d'économie politique on David Ricardo, 199 ans après (55, 2008) and on Monnaie et étalon chez Ricardo (23, 1994), as well as the one of Revue Economique on Monnaie bancaire, étalon-or et change (45, 1994). He has recently published Ricardo on Money. A Reappraisal (Routledge 2017). His work "An unpublished letter of David Ricardo on the double standard of money" (with Ch. Depoortère & N. Rieucau), published in The European Journal of the History of Economic Thought (20, 1, 2013: 1-28), has been granted the ESHET "Best article" Award of 2013.
His activities to promote research in the history of economic thought include the organization of workshops and conferences at the local, national and international level – in particular, he organized the Colloque international (June 3-5, 1983) «L'hétérodoxie dans la pensée économique: Marx, Keynes, Schumpeter»; presented articles were published in a special issue of Cahiers d'économie politique, 10-11, 1985, with P. Maurisson).
Long date member of STOREP, Ghislain Deleplace has notably been a member of evaluation committes for STOREPgrants for innovative, small-scale research in the history of economic thought and the history of economics, and offered original contributions for the special session on Marcello De Cecco's Money and Empire of the 2017 STOREP Annual Conference in Piacenza, as well as for the special session on the thirtieth anniversary of Anna Carabelli's On Keynes's Method in the 2018 Annual Conference in Genova.


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Killer Job Interview Solutions For Daunting Job Interview Questions
On an utility you may state you may have been terminated resulting from a coverage violation. In an interview, you presumably can briefly clarify what occurred and what you perceive to do sooner or later, which isn't to maneuver delicate firm files on a flash drive.
I've struggled with despair and anxiousness for over a decade. This precipitated me to miss loads of work and finally I was hospitalized a variety of instances and had to resign from my place to try and get my health in line. Throughout that point, I was in an emotionally and mentally abusive relationship. He is a passive agressive. After I misplaced my job, he conveniently misplaced his as well. Then we misplaced our dwelling, the auto, and many others.
So I don't know what to assume and I am afraid. I am not about to attain out to a sizzling line on account of I do know the place that can lead on account of it led there earlier than, and that's dedication. If I lose my automotive there isn't a hope for me to remain in my apartment or get a job and turn this case around. I'm so mad at myself for squandering four months and the funds I had hiding underneath the blankets in mattress attempting to flee from the emotions of melancholy and hopelessness.
Relatively extra satisfying than baking cookies.
The variety of questions which may be requested by Human Belongings, the hiring supervisor, or different interviewer is limitless. As an Authorities Coach, I found that many senior managers and executives had been usually requested off-the-wall questions like these. Decrease diploma staff – not so much. However usually akin to you, I assisted them with resumes, cover letters and negotiating strategies.
It is important to tread the road between humble and overconfident – too humble and your strengths will not be evident, too assured and you risk sounding smug. To avoid both, focus on the details of your strengths, including specific examples of as soon as you have needed to make use of them and the way you've developed them.
This can be a query that lots of people dread.
In actual fact, recruiters say it is advisable to verify your individual home is so as sooner than you begin the interview process. Mr. Burns says his agency's recruiters provoke that course of with a cellphone interview with the candidate that may last as long as an hour.
Every of them had this skill to not invent products, however discover merchandise. Both of them said these products have always existed – it's simply that nobody has ever seen them before. We have been those who discovered them. The Polaroid digital digital camera at all times existed and the Macintosh always existed — it's a matter of discovery. Steve had massive admiration for Dr. Land. He was fascinated by that trip.
vital uncover; evaluation; opinion, as of a scenario, person, and so forth. In case you imagine, as I do, that anyone offering steering from the perfect religious source ought to be constant and distinctive, one can discover Esther Hicks lacking. In case you think about any God price having would be compassionate, you will not discover that in Abraham.


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Having a strong desire to compete or to succeed
This morning's walk/run was my best to date. My 3 best times so far are:
Last weekend I shaved 1 second off when I finished in 43:34. 1 SECOND.
This morning when I hit the start on my nifty Nike+ app on my phone, I decided I was going to beat that 43:34 by more than 1 second. And I did, by 2 min. 30 sec. to be exact.
I start out walking and I have certain landmarks at the park where I will run – between signs, etc…. It's a great way to alternate walking and running with an end in site. A lot of times, I'll push my running a little farther – not to this tree, how about the next one. It's always fun to challenge myself.
I am not a fast runner. And it's certainly not pretty when I run. I am the person who looks like I'm going to keel over – heaving breathing, shoulders hunched, and a bright red face. But you know what? I'm doing it. I will never be that person who runs so gracefully it looks like they are taking a leisurely stroll. My pace will get better and over time I'll be able to run farther than I do now, but it will never be pretty.
I am VERY competitive with myself. When I beat my previous time by 1 second, my first thought was I can do much better than that next time. I ran more than normal and when I did run, I tried to run a little faster. And it made a difference. My legs feel great and they feel strong and I am super proud of myself.
My next goal? To get under the 40 min. mark. That is just a matter of time. Because I am crazy competitive with myself, moreso than anyone else.
I took this picture at the park this morning – isn't it beautiful??
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Welcome back to Day 2 Of Ruling Your Curriculum. If you missed Day 1 of Rule Your Curriculum with a Plan, Go HERE….
Today, I have a special guest: Debbie Strayer. Today, Debbie is sharing her thoughts about Ruling Your Curriculum, rather Keeping it as Servant, Not Master…and some wonderful advice she received first hand from Dr. Ruth Beechick. I know you will be blessed by this advice…and once you have finished reading and pondering Debbie's advice, feel free to enter to win her book: Gaining Confidence To Teach.
I will never forget the first conversation Dr. Ruth Beechick and I had about this topic. I had only been homeschooling for a few years and as a former educator, I hadn't really emerged from my teacher mentality. I was still putting my son through phonics lessons, since they were intended for his grade level, even though he was a good reader. He was bored and frustrated, as was I.
I talked to Dr. Beechick on the phone about my struggle. She suggested I read with him and observe the words he couldn't pronounce and teach him those phonics concepts.
I was astonished! How radical! Since we were struggling to keep good attitudes about school, I was willing to give it a try.
As I changed my approach, my son's interest in reading revived. He soon became excited about reading harder words and even longer stories. Once I realized I wasn't going to down with phonics lessons he didn't need, his attitude about school changed as well.
Are you reading this, I can hear your thoughts….what about gaps? What if you miss teaching a sound or word structure?
I thought the same thing.
I was even concerned about it hindering his ability to spell. So I went back to Ruth.
Her advice this time was just as profound. Use copywork and dictation to set good models, then look at his misspellings when he writes to see what he doesn't know and work on those words.
Now I was really walking on the wild side…no phonics and no formal spelling? Where will it all end?
I had always felt that curriculum knew what it was doing and I must obey, but now my relationship with curriculum was finally at a peaceful place. I would pull lessons on the words or sounds he missed, but otherwise we used copywork/dictation from a variety of books and unit studies we were doing. I used the charts in The Three R's, by Dr. Beechick, to comfort myself that I was covering what was needed. We continued to use curriculum in math, since he was comfortable with that and liked the challenge. In the final analysis, our roles had been reversed. I was no longer asking my curriculum what my child needed to know. I was observing and gathering data myself through the natural process of reading and writing. I had finally assumed my position of expert on my child and put curriculum in its place as my resource and helper.
There were other points in our homeschool journey where curriculum was a wonderful blessing. When I didn't have time to plan, it was already done for me, but it never held the same sway over me. I could use it, modify it and even set it down. Good thing, because when my daughter came along, she was a completely different type of learner with some learning struggles. Had I not been ready to mold the curriculum to meet her needs, I might have thought the problem was her.
Dr. Beechick's sagely advice to fit the book to the child, not the child to the book was wise and liberating.
It may be time to take a look at your relationship with curriculum. You may find out that it has been holding you back, not holding your hand.
Please feel the liberty to put curriculum in it's place
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Wow! What amazing fans Caitriona Balfe has! In her call to action, Caitriona asked fans to help raise awareness and financial support to help in the Syrian Refugee Crisis in Europe. Your response was both swift and in force. In just three days you've raised more than $10K!
We chose ShelterBox, a grass roots organization, because it works directly with relief workers on the ground helping these families that need help right now. While there are many fantastic organizations that are working to support the refugees, we wanted to support a program that would provide immediate help.
Charity Navigator (www.charitynavigator.org) rates ShelterBox as 4/4 for value, financials, accountability and transparency. Eighty-Percent of their budget goes directly to their programs and people served–and they spend a mere three cents to raise each dollar received through fundraising.
So, what is a ShelterBox, exactly? Glad you asked! Each box is customized to the region where help is needed–but most contain similar elements. With winter on its way, the Syrian Refugees will receive specially designed winterized tents that will provide essential shelter until permanent arrangements can be made for the families currently displaced. These tents can accommodate extended families so that families can remain intact and not risk being divided into separate camps. These families have fled their homes, losing everything. They can not risk losing each other. I have been watching videos and listening to reports on National Public Radio. I was left in tears hearing the story of a young 17 year old refugee who got separated from her family and could not find her mother, two sisters and brother. I have a son not much younger than this teenaged girl–and I could only imagine how frightened I would be if my child were missing in this situation and I could was not there to look after his welfare.
The boxes also contain thermal blankets, water filtration kits, stove, fuel, cooking supplies, warm hat/gloves, activites for children, mosquito nets and tools.
We have two ways for you to donate: directly, through our team page at ShelterBox.org for fans living in the USA/Canada/United Kingdom/Mexico or through JustGiving.com where we've set up a donation page that will allow other international fans to donate directly to ShelterBox. Though you may donate anonymously, or withold the amount of your donation, those who contribute a minimum of $20 and share their names will be entered into raffle to receive 1st edition copies of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager and Fiery Cross that have been generously donated from the personal collection of a member of Caitrionation. The books are signed by author Diana Gabaldon and three of them are first edition first printing (Voyager is a third printing, and personalized to "Susan.") The raffle prize is offered to fans around he world–Caitrionation will assume the cost of shipping the books to the winner. The drawing will be held on Caitriona Balfe's birthday, October 4th, 2015 and all donors who contribute before noon eastern time will be entered into the raffle, provided we have their full name and are able to find you via twitter or facebook. (In the event you have already donated anonymously and wish to be considered for the raffle, please contact April Steele via private email.)
We are heartened by the strong show of support from Outlander fans around the world and hope that those of you who have not yet donated will consider making a gift to the refugees supported by this organization. We understand that not everyone is in a position to donate. You can still help by sharing our campaign via social media. You can even join our team on ShelterBox and recruit support from your friends and family who may be looking for a meaningful way to contribute to these Syrian families.


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Preschool registration night Monday
Rainbow Promise Preschool orientation and registration night is set for Monday night. Preschoolers and parents are invited to come at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. to attend a short orientation and fill out forms to enroll their child for the 2018-2019 school year.
Parents who have already enrolled their child will fill out registration forms that evening and attend an orientation session. Parents from last year do not need to attend, said Preschool Director Barb Hill.
Rainbow Promise Preschool is an outreach program of the United Methodist Church and meets in the southeast corner of the church.
The Christian non-denominational preschool is beginning its 24th year in Imperial.
Preschool sessions are offered one to five times per week, morning or afternoon for children ages three to five. Financial aid scholarships are available for qualifying families.
Classes will begin after Labor Day on Wednesday, Sept.. 5.
For more information about Rainbow Promise Preschool, parents may phone 308-882-4916 or Barb Hill at 308-882-4002, Jennifer Colton at 308-414-2302, email rainbowpromise@gp com.net or message them on Facebook.


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249 Little Lonsdale Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9825 8999
Opening Hours
Mon – Thurs: 11am – 1am
Fri – Sat: 11am – 3am
Sun: 11am – Midnight
Father's Office won 'BEST THEME BAR' in the 2013 & 2014 AHA Awards and also won the Foxtel 'I Love Food Award' for Best Bistro/Pub Food Victoria in 2014..
In 2012, the Retail Savvy Group took over a space in the QV building, completely revitalised and renovated the space into the incredibly themed and intriguing venue it is today. Since opening we have had 210,000 people through its doors in just 78 weeks.
Wander down Little Lonsdale St and you will come across a well-concealed set of doors, complete with peephole and a copy of the 18th Amendment. Follow the stairs to enter a world of glamour, luxury and danger; the world of a 1920's prohibition speakeasy.
Father's Office features an impressive heated balcony area that wraps around the venue, and is resplendent with décor reminiscent of the old world glamour of the bootlegging age. Treat yourself to one of our famous cocktails whilst enjoying the stunning views of the tree lined State Library grounds.
Father's Office has not only a sweeping balcony space, but a bar and restaurant space as well, serving award winning food and drinks. Enjoy a drink from our wide and varied menu, with our unbeatable happy hours every day, or finish up an evening with our half-priced late night dining. The balcony is open year round, and is perfect for both intimate dates and large group catch-ups.


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A simple, easy to use data logger that records NMEA0183 and (optionally) Raymarine Seatalk data to a USB stick.
Typical applications are:
Just plug in and go. It is ready to go as soon as it is powered up, and all incoming data is automatically logged to a USB memory stick. No configuration required, and no need to download data or mess around with data cards.
Data is automatically logged from two channels, e.g. a GPS for position and time data in conjunction with a depth sounder or wind instruments. Data from the two channels is multiplexed into a single output file, with no changes or additions to the incoming data.
The device sends and receives NMEA0183 data, the industry standard for many years, and still output by most newer instruments that use NMEA2000. The NMEA port operates at 4800bps, is fully opto-isolated , and will tolerate inadvertent connections to the boat's power supply.
With the optional Seatalk adapter, one of the NMEA ports can be converted to support Raymarine's Seatalk (sometimes referred to as Seatalk 1). The Seatalk data packets are encapsulated in a proprietary NMEA sentence rather than being converted to NMEAo0183 in the device, so all Seatalk data packets are supported. The Seatalk bus can also generally be used to power the data logger.
Data is logged to a standard USB memory stick (formatted as FAT or FAT32) - capacities up to 1TB currently available for long term recording.
Designed for boats in mind, it will run off a 12V or 24V DC supply, and tolerate voltages from 7 to 32V, as well as reverse polarity protection and an internal self-resetting fuse.


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Pakenham Youth Group at Pakenham Library
Jun 15|
All kids from ages 9-11 and 12-16 welcome.
1st & 3rd Saturdays of every month starting March 9, 2019.
Enjoy movies, games, technology and clown workshops and other programming.
Pizza lunch and craft supplies provided.
A Partnership between St. Andrew's and Zion United Churches and the Mississippi Mills Public Library Pakenham Branch
1st & 3rd Sat. Movies, games, pizza, crafts. Ages 9-16.
Pakenham Library
128 MacFarlane St.
Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0
Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0
Event ContactPastor Bill
Phone: 613-257-9772


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Earlier today, GDX (Gold Miners ETF) kissed this horizontal resistance line which also comes in with the 50% Fib retracement, which is likely to be the final end-point for this counter-trend bounce. Should GDX break above that level the 16.54 resistance + 61.8% will likely cap any further advances.
I have drawn the two most probable scenarios (orange & blue arrows) on this updated 5-minute chart. Personally, I'm sitting tight for the time being but will likely start added back some short exposure to the miners if/when GDX approaches the 16.30 area (where my primary scenario has it turning back down today) and continue adding up to but not beyond the 16.55 level.
Note: since I started working on this post after taking the screenshot of the chart, GDX climbed up to the 16.30 level so I went ahead & took a 50% position in DUST which I may or may not add to.


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Hi there! I'm so happy to be dusting off the ole blog. I wanted to do it much sooner than I am but a rough pregnancy made it too difficult. I also wanted to post about out little man's nursery before he was born. However, he came about a month early due to complications throughout my pregnancy. Since he is still in the hospital, and I spend a lot of time sitting beside his crib, I … [Read more...]
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Etienne Carignan's Cappuccino Set Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Etienne Carignan Presents The Cappuccino Set Porcelain Cup and Saucer
Etienne Carignan, the designer of the awarded design Porcelain cup and saucer by Etienne Carignan illustrates, A cappuccino cup and saucer set with a unique, distinguished and eye-catching design for coffee breaks. The idea behind this project was to create a desirable, high quality product that would reflect local craftsmanship excellence with design sensitivity. Each piece is made of hand molded porcelain in a local Montreal ceramic workshop. The cappuccino set features a 6oz. cup with a minimalist straight handle and an interesting saucer with a define cup placement area and dimensions to allow snack space. The cups and saucers are stackable and design to fit most standard espresso machines. .
Etienne Carignan's Cappuccino Set Porcelain Cup and Saucer Images:
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Ormeus Coin (ORME) is among the latest virtual coins that are asset backed and has been steadily scaling the market and its resilience has captured the attention of many. The coin captured the attention of many in April during their airdrop prior to its official launch in Bangkok Thailand in April 17. Since the event, the coin has gained mileage in the global market.
One of the reasons the Ormeus coin has been able to break even in a hostile and competitive crypto market is its structure and target audience. The coin offers unique decentralized solutions especially price stability and security in the unpredictable market.
Ormeus Coin (ORME) Price and Volume Recap
The cryptocurrency market prices seem to be on the downtrend and ORME has not been spared by the onslaught. However, the coin has been trading on the green zone with the previous day's gains diminishing. At the time of going to press, the ORME coin was trading at $0.773478 after gaining 9.65% against the dollar, 15.43% to Bitcoin and 21.13% to Ether.
CoinBene exchange appears to be the most popular for the ORME holders and has moved 84.53% of the total volumes in the last 24-hour trading session. ORME/BTC is the most popular pair though USDT seems to be coming up strongly against the dollar in most exchanges where the tree pairs are currently being traded.
Ormeus Coin is ranked 381 by market cap and has steadily grown in the last three months and indications are to hit the top 100 by Q2 of 2019. With a market cap of $12.2million, the coin has managed to move $1.22million worth of ORME tokens in the last 24 hours against a total supply of 17million ORME.
What Makes Ormeus coin (ORME) Tic?
One reason why Ormeus is becoming popular and a good coin to invest in is that it is repositioning itself in the market as an industrial grade outfit that has set up various cost effective computing power centers to help in their token mining process. These are air conditioned outlets that are part of the coins diversification strategies to drive price and value of ORME.
These mobile cooled data centers have been generating revenues and a diversification is poised to increase the network business base. Earlier in the year, the mobile centers have been able to rake in$7million in North America alone.
The growth of the coin is based on the token sales and strategically located mining operations. The profits will be spread across the entire ecosystem and a bid to expand the mining operations. More mining rings are earmarked and together with the Ormeus Reserve vault (ORV) will transform the system as a store of value.
Is Ormeus Coin (ORME) Secure?
Ormeus runs on the Ethereum ecosystem and is secured using the same standards. However, with increased vulnerabilities experienced on the mother blockchain in the past, many coins have resorted to moving out to form autonomous blockchains. Ormeus has not shown any indications of seeking its genesis block but it appears it might take the same root in the near future.
Its stability and architecture has however wooed many users and with the continuing adoption, the community will have the final say. With the mobile mining innovation, its popularity is poised to give other smaller mineable tokens a run for their money.


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A Spring Guide To Eco-Friendly Gardening
You've been waiting for the big spring thaw since Christmas. Now that it's here, you're hoping to make your garden more eco-friendly. Here's a spring guide to eco-friendly gardening that will get you pointed in the right direction.
Native plants
The fastest way to have an eco-friendly impact is by choosing plants that are native to your climate. "Native" means plants that naturally grow in the area. Most home and garden stores carry seeds of regional plants. In Texas, this might mean choosing bluebonnets. In Virginia, you might plant the fiery orange Turk's Cap lily instead.
One of the main benefits of native plants is that you won't be fighting Mother Nature to keep them alive and thriving. They also contribute to your local ecosystem, feeding the insects and birds and other native wildlife.
Don't sprinkle, drip
This is a pricier solution, but it pays off with a healthier garden and a lower water bill. A soaker hose drip irrigation system delivers water directly to the soil and plant roots. You'll no longer need that spray of water arcing through the air in the early morning and late evening. Soaker hose drip irrigation makes your plants a little more resistant to disease by watering them right where it matters. Since the water is not flying through the air and landing on top of plants and grass, less of it evaporates. That means you use less water, especially if you have it on a timer.
Nix the chemical pesticides and herbicides
Some of your best friends in the garden are vinegar, salt, and dish detergent. A combination of all three is a less-toxic weedkiller. Pouring apple cider vinegar into an anthill will kill the nest. In a pinch, plain boiling water will kill weeds growing up in the crevices in your driveway or back patio. You can get rid of slugs by setting out dishes of beer. Slugs are notorious beer lovers and will drown after drinking themselves into a stupor. Coffee grounds, crushed eggshells, and something called diatomaceous earth are snail repellents. They work by tearing up their soft, slimy underbellies. You may already have most of this in your kitchen and don't have to shell out the money for weed killers and pesticides that will linger long after you've forgotten them.
Maintain your lawn
There's a lot of bad information out there about lawns, that they aren't environmentally friendly. This couldn't be further from the truth in that there are many benefits of lawns. A yard full of grass make prevents water from evaporating and prevents flooding and soil erosion. The trick is choosing the right kind of grass for your region. You can always ask at your local garden store which types of grass are best suited for your climate. Maintaining your grass also makes your lawn eco-friendly. You don't want to give your lawn a close shave, because longer blades of grass will help conserve water.
Not sure how to compost? It's a simple way to recycle scraps from your kitchen and replenish the soil in your garden. All you need are the browns (like the twigs and leaves in your yard), the greens (vegetable scraps from the kitchen, coffee grounds, et cetera) and water. Composting also enriches your soil without the need for chemical fertilizers and helps reduce methane emissions from your landfill.
Your yard and lawn can be environmentally friendly in several different ways. They can help you conserve water. They can improve air quality. They can attract native insects and animals as part of the natural ecosystem in your region. This spring guide to eco-friendly gardening should help you get started as soon as winter thaws.
Larry Wilkinson is a garden and landscaping writer. Larry prides himself on finding the easiest way to do anything he can — you can bet he's tried to make his entire garden self-watering. Of course, he isn't just about convenience either, adding a unique design flair to everything he does.


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Tuesday, September 25 @ 7pm in the Falls-Lenox Cafeteria
Please join us for our first meeting of the 2012-2013 school year — a fun Meet-N-Greet with Board Members and Committee Chairs. Light refreshments and free babysitting will be available.
Mark Your Calendar
10/2 Great Western Reserve Fundraiser Ends
10/5 Membership Drive Ends
10/12 No School – NEOEA Day
10/23 Next FLECC PTA Meeting
10/31 Halloween Parades and Parties


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Information is power. Without it you're running a ship without a rudder. With the tools available to us today, there is no longer a valid excuse as to why critical data cannot be made available in a timely fashion at everyone's desk. Don't take the previous statement lightly. If your people are telling you otherwise, ask them why.
The next question is: Where should decisions best be made? The answers to this question will undoubtedly change the structure of an organization. So the concern is not only how the organization functions, but how the organization needs to be restructured.
Rather than being concerned with today's activities, management should be concerned with what is important now and what will be important in the future. At this point, don't make things harder than they need to be. If management doesn't have the information they need to make decisions, that's one thing; but if management doesn't know what it needs to make decisions — that's a different story entirely.
Management should be made aware that a rethinking of the organization's goals may change corporate procedures and the organization's structure. If they know this going in, they most likely will take a greater interest in the study.
It is often difficult for management to take an outside view of the organization. They are too involved in their own problems, emotions and company politics. K-Mart fought technology tooth and nail until they found themselves in an inferior position to the rest of the market. 'Change' can be terrifying and the need for 'change' may not be recognized by individuals involved in procedures that, in their view, have worked for years. You might consider hiring an outside consultant to work with management and provide a buffer zone for the hashing out of failed assumptions based solely on emotions.
Outside consultants may have expertise in different fields, experienced with critical success factors, technology impact analysis, strategic systems vision and/or data modeling; but one thing's for sure — they must work well together, move fast and professionally and operate in an atmosphere of respect and mutual cooperation, and above all, have the full support of top management.


text: It's the end of the week, so I sat down with Savannah Morning News Executive Editor Susan Catron to talk about some of the week's top stories. Yesterday, city officials took me and other members of the media on a tour of the future site of the new City Arena and Canal District. This week they released renderings of their vision for the project that's been more than a decade in the making.


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As another season to forget winds down, there are more questions than answers, once again, surrounding the Oilers.
How many will be answered in the off-season, and how many will the individual players elect to try and rectify?
Why does everyone call the final few weeks a death march?
It isn't like they played great all year and are suddenly floundering down the stretch. The Oilers had another pathetic offensive showing last night. They were shut out for the 6th time at Rexall Place. They've been shutout in 6 of 37 home games and in nine others they've scored only once. In 40% of their home games they've scored once. That is horrific.
I can't agree that the reason the Oilers play bad down the stretch is because they just want the season to end. I'm sure they do, as do all of us, but what was the excuse for uninspired play in October and November?
Why is being good offensively not valued?
I read Lowetide's article on Schultz, and while we all point out his defensive issues, which are valid and understandable considering he's only played 115 games, at least he does one thing well: he produces points.
Over the last two seasons Schultz is 29th in points for D-men. He has 56 points in 115 games. I don't expect Schultz to ever be great defensively. I don't need to him to be on the ice protecting a lead in the final minute of the game, because his game is more suited to have helped you get the lead. He is the guy you have on the ice in the final minute if you are trying to tie the game. Only the elite D-men play in both of those scenarios.
He likely won't become a true #1 D-man, because he doesn't have the size or strength to shut down the best, skilled forwards. That is okay, the Oilers have four other young D-men who are 6'3″, who skate well and should be looked upon to fill that role in the future. Marincin, Klefbom, Petry, Nurse and possibly Ekblad.
Of course, Schultz needs to improve his defensive zone play, and I believe he has taken small — I repeat small — strides this season. He doesn't run around his own zone as much as he did last year, and he takes better angles to pucks. But he has a long way to go to improve. He is only 115 games into his career, and very few offensive-minded D-men excel in their own end early in their career. He must continue to strive to be better defensively.
I'm surprised at how quickly many Oiler fans have written off Schultz, due to his defensive liabilities, but will rip anyone who criticizes one of the young forwards or Jeff Petry.
Petry's support group amongst Oiler fans, especially those who believe strongly in Corsi, is much stronger than the battle level we see on the ice most nights. The Petry supporters go crazy on Twitter if you mention that Petry needs to battle harder.
I've never once said the Oilers should trade Petry — in fact I've written and said numerous times it would a foolish move — but that doesn't mean you can't expect more from him — I'm not asking him to become Jason Smith. However, like many of his teammates, he doesn't battle hard enough on a consistent basis.
This team has too many players who lose battles at important times in the game, or at important places on the ice. Petry isn't the only one, but he is one of them. Asking him to improve in that area is not ripping his overall game, it is pointing out a flaw that needs to be minimized if he wants to help the team succeed. Having the best Corsi rating on a bad team doesn't mean he is free of
being critiqued.
As Petry matures what area of the game do you feel he will impact the most?
The stats guys tell me the Oilers score more when he is on the ice, which is good, but how come he only has 16 points? Is he impacting the play or is he just on the ice? Will he contribute offensively on the scoreboard?
Would you say he is as defensively sound as Jan Hejda or Francois Beauchemin? Those guys have just as many points as Petry and have the same TOI. Will he become a solid shut down D-man?
Coaches say you need to be exceptional at one thing to stay in the league. Some guys can only fight, and they don't last long, but it keeps them in the league for a bit. If you can score goals, but are a defensive liability, teams will still find room for you. If you are a good penalty killer and can go up and down your wing, coaches keep you.
Petry has a good tool box, but I'm not sure we've seen what skill will become his calling card.
Will the Oilers improve if they get a legitimate top-pair blueline?
Of course, but that doesn't mean the rest of the team will magically learn how to be more competitive and consistent. The players have to want that for themselves, and many of them need to look in the mirror over the summer and realize they are the ones who can impact their desire and hunger on the ice.
Asking Petry and others to battle harder isn't asking for much in my opinion, it is pointing out the harsh reality of this team.
They are not competitive enough on a shift-by-shift basis to win.
The record does not lie.
They aren't 29th by accident.
Are the Oiler defenders good in the offensive zone?
I ask this because I wanted to see if they have enough offensive instincts to help out in the offensive zone. Here is a quick chart of their 5-on-5 play of the guys who have played 500 minutes.
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The first thing you notice is how few shots they have. Ference has the most, and I think we'd expect Schultz and Petry to get more shots on goal. Petry shoots more, but he missed the net or had his shot blocked 98 times out of 157. One of the best skills a D-man can have in the offensive zone is the ability to get the puck on net. It isn't easy, but it is something I'd like to see the Oilers work on in practice.
Walking the puck across the blueline and shooting is one thing the Oilers do in practice, but if there is no forward in the shooting lane how does the D-man learn to shoot around or through legs? That might be a small detail, but I wonder if it should be practiced more often.
The Oilers only have two D-men in the top-100 in shots; Schultz is 77th with 97 shots and Petry is 100th with 82. Having more offensive zone time would help, but neither of those two are natural shooters. They are always looking to pass, which is why at 5-on-5 Ference has more shots than both of them.
The frustrating thing is that Devan Dubnyk said Petry had the scariest shot on the team. Schultz has also shown he can fire the puck, and I'm perplexed why neither guy wants to unleash it more often. The Oilers have to find a way to get these guys to shoot more.
What type of contracts will Schultz and Petry receive?
Schultz shouldn't be paid more than Petry on his next deal, and neither one of them has shown a lengthy stretch of consistency over the past two seasons. I'd give them both a gap contract. If they play great and deserve a big raise afterwards, good on them.
Are they locks to be a top-pair defender over the next two seasons, or beyond? I don't see it, so there is no reason to offer them a long-term deal. Had the Oilers waited until Taylor Hall, Jordan Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins were done their entry level deals, only Hall would be making $6 million/season. Eberle and Nugent-Hopkins would likely have signed shorter and cheaper deals.
I'd pay Petry $3.5-$4 million over three years and Schultz should get a two-year deal in the range of $2.4-$2.7 million. Petry is 26 and you might have to pay him a bit more due to his impending UFA status, but I don't see any reason to pay him more than $4 million.
Do you see any comparisons that his agent would use in arbitration that would pay him more?
Will Craig MacTavish move out some friends?
The Oilers coaching staff has 6 years of head coaching experience, while the other 6 Pacific Division teams have an average of 26 years. Will MacTavish let Eakins pick his own staff? Read here.
Did this "ad" seem legit or fishy to you?
This ad ran in the Edmonton Journal on Saturday? Does anyone know Jay Brown? Do any other fans think the same about being a fan as he wrote in his last line, "Please (Oilers) keep trying your best, and we will try harder to be the fans you deserve." It just seems like something a fan wouldn't say. Smells fishy to me.
Will next year be better?
I'm an optimist, but unless MacTavish manages to make three of four major moves I don't see the Oilers being a playoff team next year. I hope I'm wrong, because everyone is tired of talking about a losing team. I'd expect the Oilers overall point totals to improve, but jumping up 30 points will be tough.
It is possible, Colorado did it this year, but it will be extremely difficult.


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Jonathan Starke
Jonathan Starke is a former bodybuilder and boxer, and you might find him watching old boxing matches on a Sunday evening. He is the founding editor of the literary magazine Palooka, and his work has appeared in The Missouri Review, Michigan Quarterly Review, and Brevity.
— From November 2012


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