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How Rising Interest Rates Will Hurt You in 2016
While we're still within the early days of 2016, it's never too soon to start thinking about what the year may have in store for you. For a number of reasons, one of the biggest stories of this year will probably be the rise in interest rates. Here's what you can expect and how rising interest rates will most likely affect you.
The Federal Reserve Is Raising Rates
If you're not aware, the Federal Reserve is perhaps the most influential factor in the entire world when it comes to the economy. As the central bank of the United States, the Federal Reserve has an absolutely huge impact on domestic and foreign economies. Amongst other things, the bank decides how many dollars are in circulation and can set interest rates.
For the past few years, interest rates have been quite favorable. This was part of the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing plan to help the country's economy get back on its feet. Dropping interest rates made it easy to infuse the economy with fresh capital through loans.
However, the Federal Reserve has long since made it clear that 2016 would be the end of their quantitative easing strategy. There's no set date, per se, but the low interest rates set by the bank definitely won't make it to 2017.
As a result, you can expect that loans are going to be tougher to come by. Whether you need one for your small business or to buy a home, when the Fed finally pulls back on printing money, everyone is going to feel it with higher interest rates.
Beginning in December 2008, the Federal Reserve kept their official interest rate at practically zero until this past fall. That's extremely low for an extended period of time. Now that the last days of "free money" are on the horizon, you can definitely expect loans to become much more expensive in the years to come.
Mortgage Rates Are Going Up
Given the above, it's only natural that mortgage rates would go up as well. As we mentioned, as banks become less able to lend at low costs, they're going to be more careful about who gets them. Charging higher interest rates will help them hedge their bets.
While refinancing in the future is always an option, in the short term, this will mean home buyers who take out mortgages are going to have much higher payments to make for the foreseeable future.
At the same time, mortgage rates going up will also keep a lot of current home buyers from deciding to refinance.
Now, how much they'll go up will depend. The Federal Reserve has only slightly increased interest rates for the moment, but if the economy begins recovering, the flipside of that good news is that interest rates will continue to increase to keep pace.
Keep in mind, too, that other market factors can affect interest rates as well, especially those related to your mortgage. We saw this last year when turmoil in Europe and China shot Treasury prices up to a 10-year high. There's no reason the same thing couldn't happen to mortgage rates, on top of the interest the Fed has already tagged on.
Student Loan Rates Are Also Heading Up
One of the hot button topics right now for the upcoming election is student loan forgiveness. To put it simply, a lot of people are fed up with their student loan debt and a good number can't possibly afford to keep paying it off.
Whether or not legislation will be introduced by either party to address it, student loan rates are most likely going to head up. This is especially bad news for those who took out loans between 2006 and the Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013. Loan rates were flat for them that unfortunately means they're paying at a higher rate.
To make matters worse, even the Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 can't keep rates at a fixed, low price. They just ensure they'll stay relatively the same for the life of the loan. Lenders can still tag on hefty interest rates.
As with any type of loan, the upshot of this is that you're going to have a lot of students who need to take out a lot more money in order to attend college. Those without established credit histories or who don't have co-signers will most likely take on especially hefty sums.
Variable vs. Fixed Rates
2016 will definitely be an interesting year as far as interest rates and loans go. By extension, the same can be said for our country's economy.
Going into this year, one thing you should definitely understand is the difference between variable and fixed rate loans.
A loan with a variable interest rate is one that will have its rate change over the years. As market interest rates fluctuate, so too will the rate applied to the outstanding balance.
On the other hand, a fixed interest rate loan will remain that way for the entire term of the loan, regardless of what the market does. As a result, the interest you're charged on the first payment will be the same as the amount you're charged on, say, the 100th.
Why is this important right now?
Well, as we covered above, interest rates will soon be going up. We've heard this directly from the Federal Reserve, but there are other reasons to believe this as well. Therefore, if you want to take out a loan, time is really of the essence. While you should never rush into this type of decision, you want to lock in the lowest rate possible at a fixed percentage before you don't really have the option.
Once interest rates jump up, the opening will be closed and will likely stay that way for upwards of a decade.
Again, don't make rash financial decisions, but if you're planning to make a big purchase that will require a loan—like buying a house—now is the time to do it.
2016 should be an interesting year, economically. While we're hopefully seeing the early days of a full-on recovery, interest rates are definitely going up, which could produce quite the challenge for many.


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Facebook now allows users to secure a URL for both their profiles and any Facebook pages they administer.
Facebook has some nice features and is rich in content. Now is the time to get your vanity URL for you and/or your company.
You can also just give people a straightforward URL string; before, they had to use the search feature to find you.
For example:
You can only choose a URL only once, so choose with care! No changes as of press date.
What if someone squatted on your name that you can have access to?
If it is personal, sorry. There are a lot of Joe Smiths, so
will go quickly!
If it is for your company, contact the Facebook team. They may be able to help you and you may have recourse.

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A Tribute to Carl Sagan (1934 – 1996)
"The surface of the Earth is the shore of the cosmic ocean. On this shore, we've learned most of what we know. Recently, we've waded a little way out, maybe ankle-deep, and the water seems inviting. Some part of our being knows this is where we came from. We long to return, and we can, because the cosmos is also within us. We're made of star stuff. We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
– Excerpted from The Shores of the Cosmic Ocean, Carl Sagan, Cosmos, 1980
Yesterday, Nov. 6, 2010, a lot of people from different communities and organization joined the celebration of the Second Annual CARL SAGAN DAY. This event was launched by a local coalition of science and reason-based organizations to celebrate his legacy at the 76th anniversary of his birth (November 9, 1934), and to increase public involvement in the excitement of astronomy and space exploration.
Several activities, like workshops, talks, a 5-k run, science displays, games, showings, etc. were included in this event to encourage public participation. There was even a live streaming of the talks by different speakers on some astronomy and cosmology topics so that people from other parts of the globe could also participate.
Dr. Carl Sagan was a Professor of Astronomy and Space Science and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He served as an advisor and consultant to NASA, and played a major role in the establishment of SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). He was a Pulitzer Prize winning author and most familiar to the public through his COSMOS series on PBS. In addition to numerous awards, recognitions and honorary degrees for his outstanding contributions, he is acknowledged as one of the most effective public faces of astronomy and space science throughout the world. Sagan died in December 1996.
No other scientist has been able to reach and teach so many non-scientists in such a meaningful way. In fact, the National Science Foundation declared that his "research transformed planetary science… his gifts to mankind were infinite" in their posthumous award to Dr. Sagan.
It has been said that astronomy is a humbling and character-building experience. There is perhaps no better demonstration of the folly of human conceits than this distant image of our tiny world. To me, it underscores our responsibility to deal more kindly with one another, and to preserve and cherish the pale blue dot, the only home we've ever known.
The beautiful intro to the Cosmos television series. Carl Sagan talks about the universe and our place within it.
To Dr. Carl Sagan, astronomer, astrophysicist, author, cosmologist, and highly successful popularizer of astronomy, astrophysics and other natural sciences, thank you for all your works and contributions, especially for making us appreciate beauty of this vast universe and for sharing how special our world is. 😀


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Published on Apr 17, 2013
This is the story of the last harrowing illegal journey from East Germany to West Germany before the Berlin Wall fell.
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Opening of Grand Traverse Pie Company on East Liberty Street delayed for months
Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com
He said remodeling work at the 3,185-square-foot store at 505 E. Liberty St. is "on hold" for personal reasons.
"We've got some things to get squared away before we can get back on track," he said.
Photo courtesy of Grand Traverse Pie Co.
Ziegler signed a deal for the former @burger space in the McKinley Towne Centre building in October. The space was listed with Jim Chaconas and Brendan Cavender of Colliers International for an annual rental rate of $34 per square foot.
Because @burger closed just a year after remodeling and installing new equipment in the space, the restaurant is already in very good condition, said Tom Gritter, McKinley's vice president and managing director of commercial real estate.
Based out of Traverse City, there are 18 Grand Traverse Pie Company locations in Michigan and Indiana. There is another Ann Arbor restaurant, also owned by Dave Ziegler, at 291 N. Zeeb Road.
The menu consists of pies and other sweets, deli sandwiches, salads, soups and breakfast foods.
Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at 734-623-2584 or email her at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizzyalfs.
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 : 4:38 p.m.
I guess they missed the XMO update, nobody does business in Ann Arbor. Too many "socialists". The whole area around State/Liberty is a "dead zone", caused by Trotskyists and the UM "public" school system. They are a drain on Capitalism and no doubt the cause of this slow remodel.
Thu, Dec 29, 2011 : 4:59 a.m.
Get well soon Dave, Hope u get good (Dr's) reviews next month.
David Paris
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 10:15 p.m.
Mr Ziegler, It's unfortunate that you chose to go the franchise route. Ziegler Pie & Cafe would have been so much better, or maybe Zieglermans Deli, or something like that! (just kidding Ari ; )
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 8:59 p.m.
Darn! I was all stoked to eat some pie.
Ron Granger
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 6:53 p.m.
Where's the best place to get a pie made with actual fresh fruit, and with a short list of ingredients that doesn't include a bunch of chemicals I can't pronounce?
Top Cat
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 9:19 p.m.
Achatz's Pies opened a few weeks ago. They are in Travers Mall on Plymouth Road just to the west of Krogers.
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 8:17 p.m.
Achatz's Michigan 4-berry pie is the best! It is a little less sweet than GTP's Lakeshore Berry. I enjoy both of them. Achatz is also opening in Ann Arbor sometime soon.
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 8:04 p.m.
Zingermans is very good - but bring a loan application $27 for 1 pie!
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 7:38 p.m.
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 7:37 p.m.
What about pies from Zingerman's or Achatz's Pies? http://www.achatzpies.com/
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 7:10 p.m.
Make it fresh in your own kitchen. Nothing fresher and you can't blame anyone but yourself for anything you don't like about it.
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 : 6:17 p.m.
Good to hear they're expanding by opening another location. I really like the GTP Co. on Zeeb. The pot pies, breakfast pies, and regular pies are all very good. We also really enjoy the Manitou turkey sandwich.


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Published:08 October 2018
Melbourne | Researchers have created a new type font, called Sans Forgetica, to help people remember more of what they read.
Sans Forgetica is believed to be the world's first typeface specifically designed to help people retain more information and remember more of typed notes, said researchers from RMIT University in Australia.
"This cross pollination of thinking has led to the creation of a new font that is fundamentally different from all other fonts," said Stephen Banham, a lecturer at RMIT.
"We believe this is the first time that specific principles of design theory have been combined with specific principles of psychology theory in order to create a font," said Jo Peryman from RMIT.
The font was developed using a learning principle called 'desirable difficulty', where an obstruction is added to the learning process that requires us to put in just enough effort, leading to better memory retention to promote deeper cognitive processing.
Researchers said typical fonts were very familiar and readers often glance over them and no memory trace is created.
However, if a font is too different, the brain cannot process it and the information is not retained, they said.
"Sans Forgetica lies at a sweet spot where just enough obstruction has been added to create that memory retention," said Janneke Blijlevens from RMIT.
Sans Forgetica has varying degrees of 'distinctiveness' built in that subvert many of the design principles normally associated with conventional typography, researchers said.
These degrees of distinctiveness cause readers to dwell longer on each word, giving the brain more time to engage in deeper cognitive processing, to enhance information retention, they said.
About 400 university students participated in a laboratory and an online experiment, where fonts with a range of obstructions were tested to determine which led to the best memory retention.
Sans Forgetica broke just enough design principles without becoming too illegible and aided memory retention, researchers said.
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During July 15th, Prime Day is Amazon's blowout sale, marketed to be bigger than Black Friday in honor of the company's 20th anniversary. However, this holiday is exclusively for Amazon Prime members, and includes free 2-day shipping and super special discounts.
The concept of the holiday certainly brought media attention to Amazon on various news websites, which not only increased brand awareness for Amazon and its subscription program of Amazon Prime.
The hype surrounding Amazon's Prime Day has been loud, but has it been loud enough to replace Black Friday? For a $99 membership a year, the deals had to be fantastic!
Although, the hashtag #PrimeDay is painting a different story to the media:
Searching for deals on #PrimeDay like pic.twitter.com/2mELR70SPg
— Rektifier (@KamikazeCoyote) July 15, 2015
When I die, I want whoever was responsible for #PrimeDay to lower me down into my grave so I can be let down one more time — Liam Barry (@liam_barry_99) July 15, 2015
Folks are NOT impressed by @amazon 's deals for #PrimeDay ! You seeing anything you like? I did see granny panties 15 for $15.. Just sayin' — Lauren Simonetti (@SimonettiLauren) July 15, 2015
Well done Amazon, the only deals I was really interested in were sold out before I woke up. #PrimeDay — Dave Bohnert (@copiedline) July 15, 2015
If we're supposed to be excited about #PrimeDay, then the dumpster behind my house is packed with amazing deals.
— Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity) July 15, 2015
It's really cool that @amazon was able to raid a Rite Aid and an abandoned Circuit City for this #PrimeDay sale! #PrimeDayFail
— Matthew James Morgan (@MattMO2Go) July 15, 2015
Saved a fortune on @amazon during #PrimeDay… 'cause there wasn't a damn thing for sale I wanted to buy.
— Tara Lipinsky (@TaraLipinsky) July 15, 2015
Raise your hand if you feel like you have been personally victimized by #PrimeDay pic.twitter.com/EvFrCT3iZ3
— Casey Kelley (@policygal) July 15, 2015
Prime Day is greed driven, not need
Amazon seemingly trying to create their own "holiday", and retailers and consumers alike naturally have some decisions to make as to whether or not they will plan to join it. There is no need driving consumers to buy into this special day, and from the reactions generated from the day so far, many are washing their hands of the entire event.
What makes Black Friday unique is that it surrounds a holiday, the Christmas shopping push, as people panic that they don't have a specific present or use the sales to buy new electronics for around the house. This same need drives similar buying habits for consumers with smaller holidays such as Mother's Day and Father's Day as well.
The negativity surrounding the weird and extremely niche sale items that are popping up for Prime Day has become the news of the day, and has created extreme backlash for the Amazon promotions team.
Amazon feels that the day is young yet
The company might be losing money now, but consider all the new Prime membership signups they received leading up to today. It's obvious that Prime Day is an attempt to maximize the number of Prime subscribers before the launch of competing services from Walmart and Jet.com.
Prime members spend nearly three times as much on Amazon's goods as non-members do, and they convert 74% of the time and by 2016, Amazon will have nearly 21% of the ecommerce market share.
An Amazon spokesperson released the following comment on Prime Day at 1:30 p.m. Eastern:
"Prime Day peak order rates have already surpassed 2014 Black Friday. Prime members have bought tens of thousands of Fire TV Sticks, 35,000 Lord of the Rings Blu-Ray sets, 28,000 Rubbermaid sets, and 4,000 Echos in 15 minutes. The Kate Spade purse was gone in less than a minute. The 1.2K of $999 TVs sold out in less than 10 minutes and there are thousands more deals coming. New deals start every ten minutes until late tonight."
Create hype around your business
If you want to create hype around your business like Amazon,create a marketing campaign that is exclusive, and inform your members of what benefits they will receive by signing up. Even Walmart is competing with Prime Day with summertime price rollbacks to drive customer traffic!
Amazon has had a huge influence on the way consumers over the last 20 years through reviews, the Prime program, and deals like Prime Day. But is this exclusive company holiday going to blow up in their face? I think so.
What do you think about the Prime Day hype? Is this marketing campaign the best or a big bust?


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DigiME combines the three-dimensional body analysis software it has developed with special algorithms and provides portable, low-cost and high- accuracy healthcare technology solutions.
It can body fat ratio, daily calorie intake, basal metabolic rate, ideal weight, muscle ratio, posture and movement analysis by scanning the whole body in a three-dimensional in seconds. These analyzes allow easy following of all these data thanks to the graphical reporting tools.
DigiKids is now
in schools!
DigiME system, which is the only one in the world in child posture analysis, can be safely applied in all children at the age of 5 years. Follow the body development of your students with DigiKids! When children start school, inactive life, long sitting periods, increased computer use and wrong bag use habits cause certain posture or kyphosis, scoliosis, scapula-like spinal disorders.
It seems possible to recognize these problems early and take precautions or speed up the treatment processes with DigiKids.
DigiME Products
Gyms, Pilates Studios, Personal Trainers
Physiotherapists and physio clinics
Clothing e-shops, brands, retailers
Sport Clubs, Athletes, Pilates Studios
Schools, For age 5-16
Dietitians, Nutrition centers
What can you
measure with DigiME?
Body Composition Analysis
DigiME creates a perfect 3D model of your body in 2 sec after scanning.
Body Posture Analysis
DigiME creates a perfect 3D model of your body in 2 sec after scanning.
Know Your Body!
Advance Posture Analysis
Professional Solutions with advance and unique tools of DigiME
Know your Body !
How DigiME Works?
Stand still for a while. Meanwhile, the operator using DigiME turns around you and creates an exact 3D model of your body
Use Case
Turkey's most prestigious model contest Miss&Mr Model of Turkey body measurements of the models 2019 finalists was scanned with DigiME.After the shooting, his three-dimensional model was presented to the jury with all the details. Personal body measurements analysis reports were presented to the jury and contributed to the selection of the jury.
Test scans we have done with the Human Resources department in a company which is a leader of energy sector in Turkey has been completed.Walking and steady posture analysis, posture analysis, Y Balance Test and short condition assessment were performed with 143 physicians accompanied by a physiotherapist. As a result of walking and steady state analysis, specially designed insoles were recommended to 86 people. Although it is not necessary for 38 people, personal insoles were recommended. It was also stated that 14 people did not need special insoles, and 5 people were recommended to get a doctor's opinion. As a result of Posture Analysis, it was determined that 42 people should be priority evaluated and treated.It was determined that 28 people should be evaluated as secondary and support should be given.It was determined that 73 people did not need postural intervention. As a result of the Y Balance Test performed to predict the possibility of ankle sprain, 34 people were found to be problem-free, 33 people were low-risk, 14 people were moderate-risk and 1 person was high-risk.
During the camp term, DigiMEwas used on Altay Sports players for their body and posture analysis. The analysis made in the observations of the Coach and Sportive Director checked whether there were any postural disorders in the shoulder, waist, hip and knee joints of the players. The coach's plan was to maximize the physical capacity of the team, the coach stated that they will bring the players to the best level and increase their efficiency much more consciously with continuous special training and continuity of sensitive physical measurements made with DigiME.Altay Athletic Performance Coach, on the other hand, said that they will continue their individual training with the programs prepared after analysis and measurements with DigiME to minimize injuries and which will minimize personal deficiencies. He emphasized that the slightest deviations in the joint angles of footballers are determined thanks to the reports and outputs presented by DigiME's analyzes. For example, according to the report outputs, symmetrical deviations are observed at certain points in the athletes' head, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and feet. The coach said that their aim is to help the athletes experience less disability throughout the season and even their professional careers and to increase the efficiency of their athletes according to the training programs determined through regular sensitive analyzes by using DigiME.
Pilates instructors at Seam Academy state that pilates is a system that helps strengthen muscles, stretch, correct posture disorders and especially strengthen internal abdominal muscles to protect joints and bones for life. With this awareness the instructors making the measurements and analyzes of the members in pilates training with DigiME.Regular measurement and analysis follow-up of the members of Pilates training is carried out and the difference becomes clear after each training.Participants can realize the changes in detail and easily by looking at the output report with the measurement and analysis of DigiME instead of noticing the differences and the changes in their bodies when looking at them in simple mirror methods or in the mirror.The majority of the members following themselves by measuring with DigiME after each training, and their belief in education increasing as well as their motivation.After pilates training, which is known as a sports activity, the effect of which can be observed in a very short time, in these analyzes and measurements, there was a serious decrease in the fat rates of the members participating in the training and it was observed that their bodies tightened.In every measurement after training, almost half a centimeter decrease and thinning is observed in the tightening areas where the measurement is made.
School principals are responsible with considering the careers of children who are educated in schools, as well as their health and physical future.They are aware of certain posture and spinal disorders caused by inactive life , long sitting periods, increased computer use and wrong bag usage habits. In schools, with DigiME, students' body and posture analyze are regularly conducted. DigiME enables students to provide health checks with high-precision measurements, analyzes and scans fast, practical and without x-ray exposure. Students can closely monitor changes in their bodies with DigiME.According to the analysis made in a school, the data of the physical measurements between the peers of 100 students who were measured and analyzed with DigiME were compared, and among these students, 4 students were diagnosed with early scoliosis and 20 students were diagnosed with posture disorder that may cause serious health problems in the future. The results of the analyzes made with DigiME were presented to their families. The results of the report provide the opportunity to recognize the problems that may arise in the students early and take precautions, also to speed up the treatment processes.
A dietician, who use DigiME, evaluates the detailed analysis outcomes of the patients with the high sensitivity measurements and follows the patients. In this way, she states that their patients are more easily aware of the changes as a result of precise measurements, they have high motivation in their programs and they have become more loyal to the dietician follow-up.She also states that DigiME does not require contact, calibration, hygienic measurements, can take measurements wherever she wants, and that there should be no office or clinic where appointments will be made for the follow-up of patients. In this way she emphasizes that the number of patients followed up by making measurements outside the clinic increases.
Turkey Classical physics champion athletes , followed his body development with DigiME while he was preparing for competitions during the camp period. He followed the length measurements such as neck, chest, waist, hips, r. biceps, waist / hip, l.biceps with advanced reports of DigiME. Taking into account the results of the body analysis, it was possible to observe even the smallest millimetric changes.
For surgery that will take place in the field of aesthetics, plastic surgery, the patient is given a three-dimensional analysis with DigiME before surgery. You can help them keep their motivation at the highest level by sharing the previous analysis report and the post analysis report with your patients as a result of the analysis made to the patient after a successful operation. You can easily follow the recovery process before and after the operation thanks to detailed reports by making analysis in post operative control appointments.With DigiME, you can maximize the success of the operation and the motivation of the patient.
A 4-day camp was organized with 5 child participants in order to detect and treat posture disorders of children. During the camp, special exercises were made for children. Body analysis measurements of children were done with DigiME before and after the camp.After 4 days of camping, changes in the children's body were presented to their families. As a result, 2 of the children who attended the camp were found to have posture disorders and were directed to the physiotherapist.
The results of 2 analyzes made on the same person on two different dates are as follows: Despite being 89 kg on both dates, there are significant changes in body size and composition due to the weight and cardio training performed during this period. There is growth in the chest and biceps, thinning around the waist and hips, as well as a reduction in body fat.Especially in sports and diet processes based on slimming, the metabolism and immune system prevent a person from losing weight for a certain period, generally people tend to quit the process because they think they cannot benefit in this process.On the contrary, as you can see in this period when the body structure has changed the most, DigiME can catch even minor differences.


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By now, we hope you've read our post from last month's newsletter or article in the July 20 edition of The Whistle announcing modifications to campus reservations policies.
Since we know it's helpful to receive clarification when changes occur, The Event Coordinators' Network had the pleasure of hosting Sharon Myers, campus space coordinator, at a Q&A session on Wednesday, July 22.
If you missed it, or have any additional questions regarding the changes, check out our list of the top ten tips for planning events:
Centrally Scheduled Classroom Space for Events
- New windows of time to reserve classroom space were announced. The per semester reservation windows only apply to classroom space.
- Students must book classroom space no less than three business days in advance.
- Sharon reminded attendees of a current policy - no food is allowed in classroom spaces.
- If planning a weekend event or events in classrooms after 8 p.m., facility fees may apply.
- If fees apply, Facilities must be paid prior to the event in order for it to take place. You will receive an email from Facilities providing payment directions. If you have any questions or concerns, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Outdoor Space
- In GT Events, you will find outdoor spaces under the new label "Request Outdoor Space - Large Events- 3 wks required" (i.e. IC Lawn, Tech Green, etc.)
- To reserve outdoor space, you must do so at least three weeks prior to your event date. To request info tables, you must do so seven business days prior to your event date by selecting "Request Outdoor Space - Info Table," within GT Events.
- When planning an outdoor event, you will most likely be invited to an Event Logistics Committee (ELC) meeting. Held every other Thursday, this group comprised of campus partners and service providers will ask you to present your event to ensure all parties are aware of the details and have the necessary information to create a successful event. Prior to attending, Sharon will send a checklist and list of contacts to help you prepare. Interested in seeing an ELC meeting prior to presenting? Let Sharon know via email.
- Planners can find campus construction updates on the Facilities or Capital Planning and Space Management websites.
- When planning an event, Landscaping is notified; however, it's a good idea to reach out to them to confirm sprinklers will be turned off, the lawn will be cut, etc. It's also extremely important to have a rain location as a back-up venue space.
Above all else, Sharon wants you to know that she is here as a resource and partner for you. She truly wants your event to be the best it can be. And if Sharon could provide one more tip it would be this - cancel your event space if you are not using it. This allows for resources to be adequately accounted for and opportunities for our colleagues to plan their events.


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I have been trying to participate in several twitter conversations today about grading, but can't seem to satisfactorily get my ideas out in 140 characters. Hence blog post.
Have you read this article by Alfie Kohn on grading? If not, stop here and go read it. It's a little long, but I'll wait.
I recently was directed to it by Mike Skocko (@themaclab) because it's one of the recent "quests" in his gamified media arts class (I've been poking around his game trying to get ideas to bring back to my class). The connection between the content of the article and the place I found it is important. I think that my biggest challenge to gamifying will be "what to do about grades?". I'll be posting a lot more about gamification in general, but for now here's some ideas on grading:
First up, the academic side of things: I've already been doing SBG, and I like my system. The main component of my system that may be different from others is that I assess skills independently first, then together. But I think I want to change up my progress tracking. For each target, I want to keep the 0-4 scale, but change up the meaning of each number to represent the complexity level of the student's mastery. Like this:
Level 0 = No evidence
Level 1 = Practiced the skill (self reported progress)
Level 2 = Basic assessment (you aced a multiple choice quiz)
Level 3 = Constructed response (you were able to explain your solution to a problem)
Level 4 = "In the Wild" Constructed response (you were able to apply this skill to a problem in which multiple skills were required)
Important: To get to one level, you have to complete the ones that come before it. One thing that is awesome about this is that it is one way to integrate a behavioral target with an academic one. To even get the first level, they are required to:
a) practice the skill (responsibility, independent work) AND
b) show me the practice work (organization, keeping track of practice work) AND
c) self assess whether they've made any progress (self regulation, my students are generally honest here, if they don't get it they'll say so).
Then, the second level is a multiple choice quiz. I keep up with these by doing them on the computer in a system designed by my colleague Stephen Collins (@socraticbrain) called Socratic Brain. I give a certain amount of quiz time each day and they use it to do whichever ones they are ready for (and by "ready" I mean they've already attained a level 1 in that target).
The third level is a constructed response, but just on that one skill. These can be "real world", "fake world", abstract, concrete, whatever. But the key is that it is one problem and just tests this one skill. The idea is that they can be graded quickly and the feedback is hyper focused. "Kid, don't worry about anything else besides the fact that in your third step here you used some faulty logic". Here is an example of one:
To handle these, I have 5 copies of each version printed and keep them in a file bin. When a student is ready (they've attained level 2 credit), they request one from me, then work the problem on a separate sheet (that I also provide) and bring both papers back when they're done. So far, this system has worked well. It can get a little hectic, but since they do one problem at a time, I can usually grade them and give feedback right then and there.
The fourth level is essential, but I have yet to master it. This is where the student gets a multi-skill task (initiated by me) and shows what he or she can really do. For instance, they may know how to graph a system, but can they do it if they have to write the inequalities first from a word problem? What about from a raw data set? Can they explain why a point is a solution in the context of a real world problem or only in the abstract?
The problem I'm having with this type of assessment is the "initiated by me" part. So far this year, this "level 4" type of problem has only shown up on the quarter exam. But once I give feedback and the kid tries again and fixes mistakes, the report cards are already out. I still go back and change the grades, but it's a hassle because I have to do an official grade change form in the office. So, I'd love to make this type of assessment a weekly thing, and I think I have a plan.
I will keep a spreadsheet with a list of these types of tasks and which skills they test. Each task will have a simple rubric, listing the skills with checkboxes next to each one. When I grade it, I check off the skills they clearly have mastered and give feedback. Then, when I go to enter the score in my gradebook, I just need to look at each skill and if they have level 3 and a checkmark for that target on the task, I award them level 4 status. Any other case gets you no improvement in the gradebook, but your reward is the feedback and the experience points.
I picture the gradebook looking like this:
This is basically how my gradebook looks now, but instead of a score out of 100 points (that gets averaged with all the others to form an overall grade), each learning target has a level shown in a progress bar. Notice the behavior target "Maintain an orderly binder" in there. It would of course need a separate rubric. Perhaps like this:
0 = you do not have a binder
1 = you've kept your binder neatly organized (handouts, notes, practice work)
2 = your binder has been consistently orderly (through at least one random check)
3 = your binder has been consistently orderly (through multiple random checks)
4 = your binder was orderly for every single random check this quarter (they'd have to earn this one back each quarter)
I think it should be fine to include this right alongside the academic targets. The only reason you might want it separate is to compute a final grade. But I don't see any reason at this point to try to combine these scores into one letter at all. Instead, I'd much rather see a distinction made between "Ready to move on" and "Not yet" and that's it. (thanks @JustinAion for the tip on the wording of those, sounds much better than pass/fail).
But in the event I have to stick a letter on it, I'll need to ask what the purpose of the letter is. If it's academic only, I'll only consider academic targets (but really, the students will still get some effort credit as that's what level one is all about). If it can include effort/behavioral skills, then I'll consider all the targets when making my decision.
Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated!


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N° 17–1994: ESA takes part in IML-2 shuttle mission : Press briefing at ESA/ESOC.
10 June 1994
Scheduled for 8 July 1994, the IML-2 space shuttle flight (STS-65) will see a strong ESA participation. In this 14 day long mission- the second in a series of international Spacelab missions- a crew of seven (including japanese astronaut) will conduct scientific investigations in the fields of basic biological sciences and material sciences.
More than 200 scientists from 15 countries around the world take part in the IML-2 mission and ESA contributes half of the experiments on board and four major facilities, mainly in the fields of biological sciences and fluid sciences.
During the mission, ESA's European Space Operation Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany, will act as a communications hub linking the NASA payload Operations Control Centre (POCC) at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, United States, to European users centres in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands from where scientists will be performing interactive remote operations with the experiments on board.
To present and illustrate the role of ESA in this miision, a press briefing will be held at ESA/ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany on 28 June 1994 with the following programme:
09:00 Registration of participants
Possibilty of shooting film/taking pictures in the Comuunications Laboratory
10:00 Introduction Presentation of IML-2 mission
- Microgravity at ESA and IML-2 mission
- Remote operations concepts
- The telecommunications network for telescience
- 11:00 Question & answer session, inluding participation of five users centres in Europe and NASA connected via live link
- 12:00 Buffet
Media representatives wishing to participate in the briefing are requested to fill-out and return the attached form directly to ESA/ESOCExternal Communications Office.


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My husband (33) and I (29) were looking for a unique and different honeymoon than the typical beach vacation. We found river cruising from our travel agent and felt it was the perfect option for us. We stayed 3 days before in Budapest and ... Read More
My husband (33) and I (29) were looking for a unique and different honeymoon than the typical beach vacation. We found river cruising from our travel agent and felt it was the perfect option for us. We stayed 3 days before in Budapest and absolutely fell in love with the city. We got on the boat right at check in on Sunday and found the ship in absolutely beautiful condition. Our room was spotless and so welcoming. We were surprised with an upgrade from AmaWaterways to a bigger stateroom. We felt so comfortable in the space. At every turn, the ship was spotless and so inviting. The grand reception area was stunning, especially when decorated for the holidays. The dining was incredible; breakfast was a large buffet everyday with made to order omelets and several other options you could order from the kitchen. Lunch was something new and unique every day with a combination of served dishes, carved dishes and several options on the buffet. Dinner was a beautiful 4 course meal every single night. The service in the dining room was top notch. Every option was elevated yet approachable. There were several options that were offered at every meal including chicken breast, steak and salmon if you were looking for something simper. There was no shortage of snacks/food on the ship. There was a simple breakfast put out before and after the main breakfast hours for those that got up earlier/later. Where were small bites after lunch and again before dinner. Unlimited beer and wine was included with lunch and diner and sparkling wine with breakfast. There was also a sip and sail cocktail hour that included several cocktails including a specialty cocktail of the day. For a week straight, I felt like my wine glass was never empty. There are dedicated beverage servers in the dining room that generously fill your glass from the second you walk in to the moment you leave. One of the parts I enjoyed the most was to have a glass of wine poured right before we were leaving dinner and take the glass up to the sundeck or our balcony to enjoy. We thought the price of beer/wine/cocktails was fair outside of lunch and dinner. We found several activities that were perfect for us that included active hikes and bike rides through the cities. There were several types of tours offered throughout the cruise that included gentle or easy walking, a moderate and a fast/active walking pace. We never felt bored or held back on the tours. There was local entertainment at least 3 nights of the cruise that was so enjoyable. Local singers and performers we both enjoyed. We did experience low water levels on the 2nd to last day of our trip and ended up having to turn the boat around and sail away from our disembarkation place (Nuremburg). Our cruise manager, Camille, did a wonderful job explaining what was going on and I swear, she worked for 30 hours straight to ensure a smooth disembarkation for everyone. Overall, we were spoiled from the moment we arrived and felt like royalty for the week we were on board. The staff actually takes the time to get to know you and learn about you. All week, we had staff members come up to us and wish us a happy honeymoon and get to know us more. We were surprised one night with a special dinner set just for us complete with champagne and a beautiful cake to celebrate. Being on the younger end of the age spectrum of the ship, people kept asking if we were bored and we both can confidently say absolutely not. There was so much to do to keep us busy and exploring the entire time. We're already looking forward to our next river cruise with AmaWaterways! Read Less
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Significance of Rental property Insurance for landlords
Property owners in Wall NJ are generally aware of the importance of rental property insurance. However, it helps to understand more about what rental property insurance means to you as the owner or landlord. In some ways, rental property insurance is similar to homeowners insurance in that it provides protection from financial loss related to natural disasters or fire. Where rental property insurance in Wall NJ differs from standard homeowners insurance is that there will be special clauses protecting you against losses incurred due to the tenant.
For example, let's say a tenant did not keep up the property according to your rental contract. Unfortunately this happens fairly often. Your insurance policy may cover some of the financial losses incurred from the damage and help you fix up the property fast to get it in shape for your next tenant.
Another important clause in a rental property insurance contract is related to liability. If a tenant tries to sue you for injuries suffered on the premises, your insurance contract can protect you. Landlords do need to be aware that the tenant may have a case. If your property has not been properly maintained or if there are issues you did not know about such as structural damage, you are responsible. Liability insurance can pay for your legal expenses, any property damages your tenant suffered, or any medical bills incurred in an accident that was due to something that was amiss on your property.
Some policies will allow you to recover lost income. In fact, some Wall NJ landlords are sometimes unaware that they are eligible for loss of income coverage. What this means is that if you have to renovate the rental property after suffering severe storm damage that was covered by the insurance policy, you can file for rental reimbursement. Call a good rental property insurance company in Wall NJ for the best rental property insurance policy for your needs.


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Vodacom, having finally realised that colour can be a brand identifier (did news of a competitor annexing the colour yellow filter through?), is furiously trying to persuade us that red is its colour. Pesky little competitor Cell C, which used to be red but then decided to be black, has put out a number of ads that have a little dig at this rather desperate looking rebrand. In the TV ad, Vodacom is depicted as an old blue vehicle halfway through a red paint job, whereas Cell C is a sleek little black number. Cell C uses expressions like 'But what's actually under the hood?', and 'It takes more than a lick of paint to be SA's number one network'. Cell C also makes claims of great technological prowess, and of having been voted best mobile broadband service provider for 2010. 'Who's the leader now?' it asks.
Predictably Vodacom rushed off to the ASA. Cell C's ads are diluting our colour rebrand cried the insecure telecoms giant! They're disparaging! They imply we're old fashioned and that we're just painting over the cracks. Cell C's technical claims and claims of awards are false! Rubbish said Cell C, we're simply having a little dig at your rebrand, that's quite lawful. But basically we're communicating the benefits of our product.
The ASA was pretty brutal. It found that Cell C's statement about the award was inaccurate. It held that the technical claims could not be substantiated. It held that a reasonable person would wrongly interpret 'Who's the leader now?' as meaning that Cell C is now the no. 1 network in SA. It dismissed Vodacom's complaint that the blue car was old-fashioned, seemingly because it was a 1994 Nissan Skyline, a car that is apparently regarded as an iconic sports car. But it held that the ads were disparaging of the Vodacom rebrand, saying that the implication was pretty clear – the rebrand was a case of form over substance. Or as a customer was heard saying in a Vodacom shop recently: 'Instead of spending all that money on this red rubbish, why not spend something on training the staff?' Dismissing Cell C's claim that it's OK to have a dig at a competitor, the ASA quoted from the earlier Chicken Licken decision: 'The different interests of the parties must be balanced and weighed up...In weighing these two interests up, the right of Chicken Licken to freedom of expression must give way to its obligation not to advertise in a manner which would discredit or be disparaging of its major competitor's product or advertisements.'
Which is a bit different to what the Constitutional Court said in the Laugh-It-Off case - the trade mark right had to give way to the right to comment on the brand. Is this a return to the witless Mother Grundy ASA of old? And does Vodacom just not get it – when you rise to the bait you simply give those taunting you more publicity than they ever could hope to get otherwise? Just take a look at what's going on at the Equality Court right now to see how these things work!
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San Antonio is recognized as the #1 City for Economic Growth Potential by Business Facilities. The Brookings Institution also named San Antonio one of the strongest-performing economies among the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the nation and #1 in overall performance based on employment and unemployment levels. Driving the city's economic sustainability and growth potential is its booming workforce. Backed by a robust education system of 15 colleges and universities, and additional training programs that beginning as early as middle school, San Antonio's workforce is comprised of eager individuals that master skills that employers need in the workforce of the future.
Modeled after the US Chamber of Commerce Supply Chain model and the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC), SA Works is an industry led coalition assembled to develop a comprehensive human capital strategy to fill the most pressing talent needs. The program was incubated by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce in 2015 and then fully integrated into the SAEDF in 2016. SA Works engages key partners such as industry leaders, school districts, higher education and community-based organizations to facilitate workforce provider partnerships that reinforce and improve performance across all partners.
San Antonio's workforce in June 2018 was 1,184,166, with an associated unemployment rate of 3.6% – representing over 43,000 people. In addition, 15 area colleges and universities graduate approximately 25,000 students that enter the workforce each year. Manufacturing, education and health services, as well as leisure and hospitality industries, led the employment sectors. Between June 2017 and June 2018, total nonfarm employment increased by 1.5%.
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A global study of translation technology - past, present and future
How effective are existing language technologies? Are new tools like machine translation or cloud based services improving the translation process? What do users expect from translation software, at present and in the future.
To find out we contacted thousands of professionals across the entire translation supply chain. We received 2,784 responses from over 100 countries, making this study one of the largest of its kind.
Five key topics of interest have emerged out of this research, and throughout 2016 we will be looking at each in detail to better understand how we can all meet the needs and challenges of translation.


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Kimlin Johnson, Acclaimed Author & Civil Rights Activist, Claims She was Forced to Resign due to Racial Bias/Harassment
Johnson filed a grievance with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (www.lacsd.org) on the basis of racial and health condition discrimination.
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Acclaimed author of "Authenticity, Accountability & Ambitions: Speaking the Truth Through a Black Woman's Eyes (AAA)," and Civil Rights activist, Kimlin Charise Johnson was recently forced to resign from her job for perceived racial bias and harassment. After 23 years of loyal service at the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD), the LACSD served her with a Notice of Intent to Terminate on April 3rd 2019.
This was done even though Johnson's infractions were minor, such as using LACSD resources such as a scanner and printer to help print her memoirs, and she was never given so much as an oral warning about these acts when they were noticed 6 months ago. Meanwhile, a white male coworker in the same department was also charged with a similar, but more serious, offense (use of LACSD resources to enrich his side business,) and received only a 10-day suspension earlier this year.
LACSD have a progressive disciplinary policy. Under that policy, insubordination is a 1-day suspension, misuse of equipment is a 1 to 2-day suspension, and even "deceit for personal gain" is also a multiple day suspension. Even fighting in the workplace or sleeping on the job do not carry such harsh punishments.
On the basis of these actions, Johnson has filed a grievance with the LACSD on the basis of racial and health condition discrimination, and retaliation primarily at the hands of her department head, Victoria Conway. The grievance was seemingly ignored and Ms. Johnson was neither informed of the results nor what action was taken despite requests for such information.
"According to Ms. Conway at an investigation meeting in January, this was not a 'witch hunt,'" explains Johnson, "however, a 'witch hunt' is exactly what this was. It was an episode of Mean Girls completed during Women's History Month."
Johnson began working for the LACSD in 1995. She began as a student worker in the Solid Waste Department and worked her way up to Engineering Associate III in the Wastewater Management Department. Her department head had been Ms. Conway for about ten years. Over the years, Ms. Johnson, as an intelligent and confident Black woman, gained tremendous professional and personal experience through her work and private life and decided to commit her experiences to writing in a memoir which she hoped would empower other women of color seeking to succeed in what is often an uphill battle. To that end, she began to write.
"It was never a commercial enterprise," states Johnson, "but rather a labor of love which has yet to gain her a single dollar after costs are considered." Regrettably, on a small number of occasions, Johnson's writing enthusiasm exceeded her lunch and rest times at the LACSD (the formal investigation noted a combined approximate 10 total unallowed hours over the course of 19 weeks—working out to approximately 0.5 hours per week). Additionally, Johnson made use of a LACSD scanner and some copy paper for her writing.
On about December 3rd 2018, Johnson was informed that she was under investigation for these improprieties and, over the course of the following months, no fewer than 4 meetings were held accusing her of various offenses. At all times, the meetings were staffed by no fewer than 3 LACSD employees; Linda Shadler (Industrial Waste Section Head), Jennifer Allen (Human Resources Manager) and led by Ms. Conway, a woman who, according to internal sources, "had it out" for Johnson from the start. During these unprofessional meetings, Johnson was denied the right to ask questions about the investigation, what the accusations were, and who her accusers were.
"I was never given a verbal nor written warning. In the evidence packet given to me with my Notice of Termination my written warning was from a 2002 Performance Evaluation," continues Johnson, "In my book, I decided to honor the African heroes that paved the way in our nation's history, with the ultimate goal to make America better. That's why I have also decided to fight these charges. It's my hope that the taxpayers do not have to continue to pay for the LACSD's Management's blatant disregard of following disciplinary charts or policies. The LACSD is a public agency, not a family owned business."
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Q:Why do you steal people's ip addresses and hack into people's computers?
Time: Friday April 22, 2011 at 9:48 pm
A: To accuse is a major sin.
Kindly redirect your email to our Admin. Also direct your email to the authorities.
Although i appreciate your confidence in my computer skills, i stand confidant that i have not taken part in any foul play as it relates to any individual that has dealt with us on any capacity. As far as our computers and technologies go, i am sure you are aware that everything a Muslim does is possibly and probably well monitored. I therefore request that you contact the appropriate authorities to have your matter resolved.
Those that are part of the Muslim community, mainly those that associate with me know well that i am the most illiterate person as it relates to computers and technologies. Not proud of this fact, just a reality. I have my interests elsewhere. To many, this question has functioned as humor. Even though i am not humored, i again request you take this matter to the appropriate authorities.
Allah Certainly Knows Best.
p.s. kindly click on the above link to see my views on hacking.
Why such a delay in response? I did not know if the question was a prank or one of seriousness.


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Source: The Online
Date of the Circular: 19 February, 2017
Last Date of Application: 20 March, 2017
Company Name : Milvik Bangladesh Limited
Website : http://waltonbd.com/
Facebook Page
Key Points :
- Have to know about Microsoft excel
- Work with a big telesales team
- Report to Team leader – Telesales
Vacancy : 100
Job Description / Responsibility :
- To make outgoing calls to people.
- To inform them about products and services.
- To try and sell the products and services to people.
- To listen to objections and handle them effectively.
- To generate more leads from the people out called.
- To enter the details of every interaction in the system.
- Complete records of telephonic interactions and accounts
- All other activities assigned by management.
Job Nature : Full-time
Educational Requirements : Hon's/ Degree or Above. (Please don't apply those who are running student-day shift)
Experience Requirements :
- 1 to 2 year(s)
- The applicants should have experience in the following area(s):
Tele Marketing, Call Centre Supervision/Management, Call Centre Training, Guest Relations/Services
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s):
Call Center
Job Requirements :
- Age 18 to 32 year(s)
- No experience needed but if 1 year(s) Experience have as Outbound Call Center Agent will get preference
- Basic computer knowledge, Typing speed 15 wpm.
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Good listening skill
- Analytical skill.
- problem analysis and problem solving
- knowledge of sales principles and methods
Job Location : Anywhere in Bangladesh
Salary Range :
- Tk. 6000
- Salary :Tk 6,000 per month & incentive up to Tk 10,000
Other Benefits : Insurance, Advance Salary (After confirmation).
Apply Instruction : Send your CV to [email protected]
Application Deadline : Mar 20, 2017


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ManpowerGroup News Release (04/19/13)
ManpowerGroup today reported that net earnings for the three months ended March 31 were $23.9 million, a decrease of 6% from a year earlier. Revenues for the first quarter were $4.8 billion, a decrease of 6% from the prior-year period.
U.S. revenues for the quarter totaled $706.1 million, a decrease of 4% from a year earlier. The U.S. unit's operating profit was $7.4 million, a 7.9% increase from the prior-year period.


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The Tourism Child Protection Code
All over the world, children are subjected to commercial sexual exploitation. A widespread global child sex trade has been established and demand has increased, resulting in increased supply. The commercial sexual exploitation of children occurs all over the world, mainly in South-East Asia, Latin America, Africa and Eastern Europe.
Tourism growth, especially rapid growth, may impact negatively on destinations measured in social, environmental and economic terms. One such negative impact is the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in tourism � commonly referred to as child sex tourism (CST). This cruel, worldwide phenomenon is defined as �the commercial sexual exploitation of children by men or women who travel from one place to another, usually from a richer country to one that is less developed and there engage in sexual acts with children.� The Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct (The Code) is an instrument of self-regulation and Corporate Social Responsibility, which aims to provide increased protection to children from sexual exploitation in travel and tourism.
In South Africa, at least 40,000 children are exploited as child prostitutes each year and more than 250,000 children live on the streets with an average age being 13 years old. The number of trafficked and exploited children is not known, however, statistics show that every year 1,500 children under the age of 18 go missing. According to Jennifer Seif, Executive Director of Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA), these vulnerable children are �easy targets� and especially at risk of being exploited in the Child Sex Tourism business.
Although South Africa is not a renowned Child Sex Tourism or trafficking destination, certain realities in the country create the perfect environment for the exploitation of children. These are: the inflow of tourists, the ease with which people can cross its borders, societal beliefs that tolerate violence against women, high levels of poverty and growing inequality since 1994 suggest that tens of thousands of children are at risk of sexual and other forms of exploitation. Domestic as well as foreign tourists may knowingly or unknowingly become involved in child exploitation, for example by transacting sex with an underage sex worker or buying goods from a trader exploiting child labour.
Over 1000 companies have already signed The Code across the globe. The initiative, which started as a project of ECPAT International�, has been endorsed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and many national governments. The Code is based on the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and requires commitment from all levels of the signatory company's business.Brochure�


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Wes started school last Wednesday, and Madeline had her first no brother playgroup on Friday. It was so fun to watch her just be Madeline! She got right into the action. She examined other babies, got herself into the lap on other mothers, and confidently explore the space, and did not let anything block her view of the whole scene. I loved having the opportunity seeing Madeline be just herself without a big brother to knock her down or influence her play. I'm so excited to spend more one on one time with her this school year.
She's also dropped to one nap a day. Which is a little tricky on school days, but awesome. I'm so happy to be down to just one nap a day. Something I never would have said when I was the mother of just one child. We can do so much more with our mornings now!


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i want you to know, 2 years later this is one of the best rpg games that made me laugh so hard.
Sanity Check: Chapter 1
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
Sanity Check is a game about the creative process, game design, and what it means to be an artist in the modern age. But...more specifically, it's a game about power-mad demon ladies, showboating skeletons and elder gods who just can't stick to the script. A hapless creator's first RPG Maker game spirals out of control as the stock assets take over and begin running the show.
It's time for a Sanity Check!
-Beat the combat scripting out of enemies to learn their moves!
-Experiment with unique equipment that radically alters your playstyle!
-Encounter hilarious monsters, each fight with its own unique dialogue!
-And even some secrets to find!
It may just be the first, but there's 2+ hours of content in this chapter alone! It's a big game that's only going to get bigger, so dive right in! Enjoy!
If you enjoyed this chapter, you can follow the development of Chapter 2 at @SanityCheckGame on Twitter
|Windows, macOS
|Role Playing
|Made with
|RPG Maker
|Comedy, Episodic, JRPG, RPG Maker, Story Rich, Turn-Based Combat
|Average session
|About an hour
Install instructions
No installation required! The game executable and all necessary files are contained within the .zip you download!
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As a RPG Maker MV purchaser and gamedev wannabe I am… smiling out loud a lot at this! Love the writing and tone.
Hi Al.
how you been
Pretty good. Made an RPG Maker game.
That's cool. Making money?
Nah, it's free.


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3 Health Problems, Caused By Sleeping With Wet Hair. For Your Own Good, Stop Doing That!
Many people think that it's no big deal if you sleep with wet hair. However, the truth is much worse than you may think. Research shows that you should have a dry, or at least damp hair before you go to bed. To be more specific, you need about 4 hours for your hair to be completely dry (naturally of course). So, don't go to bed earlier than that.
Read the article below, and then decide whether you'll go to bed with wet hair again.
Possible Side Effects Of When You Go To Sleep With Wet Hair
1. Hair Breakage
This is the most common problem that people face when going to bed with wet hair. Hair breaking happens because the hair is most vulnerable when it's wet. So, all that swirling on the pillow case is the possible reason for split ends and flyaways. You don't want this for your hair, don't you?
2. Itching And Dandruff
Itching and dandruff are the second possible cause of sleeping with wet hair. Namely, the humidity disrupts the pH value of the scalp, causing dandruff.
In addition, yeast-like fungi may also be the reason of skin shedding. That's why wet and moist environment can make your dandruff condition even worse. If you already have dandruff, avoid sleeping with wet hair. Blow dry it on a cool air, or wait for it to dry naturally. When it's completely dry, off to bed.
3. Headaches
Sleeping with wet hair can cause headaches. The water cannot dry or evaporate when you press your head against the pillow case. Thus, your scalp takes up the excess water, which may trigger a headache.
An additional cause can be the positioning of your head. If you sleep on your back, the back of your head will be wet longer in the night. This may further cause additional problems, which often lead to shoulder pain. If you suffer from chronic headache, it's better to first dry your hair and then go to sleep.
Does sleeping with wet hair give you a headache?
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A singular moment recalled with the passing of Maya Angelou, sees me accepting a copy of "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" from my father, who tells me as he hands me the book, "You should read this."
My father was a career cop, serving as Denver's police chief during those dark, and dangerous years from 1968 to 1972, a time when it seemed America was precariously close to the abyss and quite ready and willing to topple into it. He was a hard-as-nails bear of a man, a cop's cop; considered by many folks of color to be their enemy. That he had read Maya Angelou before I had, that he had seen the worth of her wonderful words and wanted to share them with me, still impresses me with wonder and a lasting wish that I had known him better than I did.
That Maya Angelou had touched something in his heart, or his soul remains to this day not a mystery, but an incongruity that perhaps I will never understand.
I still have the copy he gave me. I often pull it from the shelf, and flip through it to the one and only sentence he underlined: "Bailey was the greatest person in my world."
I do not know, and I will probably never know why he underlined that sentence.
Again, I wish I had known him better. I wish I could have asked him, "Dad, why did the caged bird sing?"
Godspeed Maya. If you run into the old man, please sit with him for a while. I believe he would enjoy that, and maybe he would share the part of his heart with you that he never shared with me…or anyone else.


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Sitting is as dangerous as smoking.
Can't wait to see how they "encourage" us to get rid of this unhealthy habit. Lawsuits, Legisilation, taxes and billions in advertising worked for smoking.
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/0 ... s-smoking/
Next up major health issue the government needs to address
Minimum moderation and heated debates.
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Witchcraft suspected as albino boy killed in Burundi
BUJUMBURA | Fri Dec 31, 2010 11:11am GMT
BUJUMBURA (Reuters) - A twelve-year old albino boy was killed late Thursday by armed men in the central Burundi district of Kiganda in what authorities suspect could be linked to witchcraft.
Albino hunters kill their victims and use their blood and body parts for potions. Witchdoctors tell their clients that the body parts will bring them luck in love, life and business.
"The twelve-year-old albino was killed by four men with guns and knives. They cut off his left hand and fled away with it," Kiganda administrator Joseph Ntahuga, told Reuters Friday.
Ntahuga, a government official in the district 80 km from the capital Bujumbura, said the victim had two other albino siblings.
The murder brings to 14 the number of albinos killed in the tiny central African country since 2008.
The coffee producing nation of 8 million people has around 500 albinos, who lack pigment in their skin, eyes and hair.
Burundian authorities believe the killings are carried out local residents who work with witchdoctors in neighbouring Tanzania, where 53 albinos have been killed since 2007 for their body parts, which are sold for use in witchcraft. There are around 170,000 albinos living in Tanzania.
Kazungu Kassim, head of the national association of albinos, says albino killings continue in Burundi because severe punishment is not taken against the perpetrators.
"The solution is to sentence those responsible for albino killings to hang as it is done in Tanzania," he said.
A man has been sentenced death by hanging for killing a five-year-old albino girl in Tanzania by hacking off her legs with a machete and then drinking her blood.
(Reporting by Patrick Nduwimana; Editing by James Macharia)
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Near the border it is more difficult to form a row of 6, thus it is more attractive to play in the middle. My idea is to equalize this by giving a bonus for playing near the border: a row of 5 stones wins if at least one of its stones is on a border point. Could this work? What do you think?
It's not a bad idea but I wonder if it's not so much of a bonus that you may have a gauranteed win there.
In my opinion, in order to keep the game competitive, I'd suggest that if the six-in-a-row condition cannot be reached, the player with more five-in-a-row would be the winner.
Or just play torus (wrap-around) rules!
I honestly don't see what advantage such a rule would bring. Is non-uniformity across the board such a bad thing? Do games really end in ties too often?
For me, while the idea sounds interesting, I doubt that it would really add any value to the game that doesn't already exist.


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Plenty of people today drink coffee these days. People prefer to have one in the morning as well as some for the duration of the day. Having coffee has turned out to be some thing normal to them and people generally do not consider what it does to their physique. So right here are some issues you ought to be familiar with coffee. Check out this awesome coffee machine from La Marzocco.
It is pretty prevalent know-how that coffee was ingested at first. African tribes would merge the coffee berries with fat from different animals to make energy goodies. I say coffee berries mainly because coffee thrives on trees and appears to be a berry.
It really is the berries that get cooked until they turn in to the beans you know and consume every day. Where does coffee develop? The only location where coffee might be grown is the bean belt, that is an region amongst the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
In case you are pondering which coffee is the most potent, you ought to realize that you can find only two key forms of coffee. People today mainly drink Arabica coffee, which has a large amount of flavor and is rather mild. The other type of coffee is Robusta, which has a bitter taste but contains 50% a lot more caffeine compared to the Arabica one.
Very few folks drink coffee for the caffeine. The majority of them just appreciate the taste. But that doesn't imply that caffeine isn't necessary. This can be how caffeine operates. In the brain, there is certainly a chemical referred to as Adenosine. This element will only interact having a specific receptor. Once they meet, you are going to get drowsy. What caffeine does is attach itself to those receptors to block the Adenosine from interacting with them. This course of action will be than interpreted as an emergency by the pituitary gland and it is going to order the adrenal glands to create far more adrenaline. One more element affected by caffeine is also dopamine.
People today think that coffee will maintain you awake, that is not completely true. Only particular individuals have this impact from coffee. Other people can drink it all the time, even immediately after dinner to help the stomach process the food.
To individuals who just started drinking coffee, it may have a diuretic impact. This impact will appear reduced in time because the physique will begin to handle it superior.
And that is how coffee operates and the effects it has on you. You'll find smaller wellness risks that result from coffee consumption, but you'll find also benefits. The key is always to take in this drink with control and not mix it with other energy drinks. You must also not switch to stronger coffee if you feel you got employed towards the regular one. The effects of coffee are still there, even when you don't notice them like you did once you 1st began drinking it. Use this coffee machine, La Marzocco FB70, to impress your friends.


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In February, Pusser's Rum relocated their world headquarters to Charleston, a move that should have received as much hype as PeopleMatter but didn't. We celebrated in our own way over here at the City Paper, cracking open their new Painkiller mix and making a party of it.
You can celebrate too, as Pussers has deemed May Painkillers on the Peninsula month. More than 20 restaurants and bars will feature the drink on special, and Blossom will be the official headquarters of the month-long Painkiller party. Manager Luis Rodriguez coordinated the event, getting everyone to sign on and take part.
In addition to Blossom and Magnolias, you'll be able to find the drink at Fish, Social, Mac's Place, Burwell's, Amen Street, the Oyster Room, Max and Henry's, Stag Erin, High Cotton, SNOB, Planet Follywood, Castaways Grille, Folly Beach Shrimp Co., The Fall Out, Smoky Oak, Salty Waters, Vendue Rooftop, Mad River, Roost, Three Lions Pub, and Queen Anne's Revenge.
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Red Lentil and Apricot Dal
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1 tbsp coconut oil
1 onion, chopped
6-8 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp finely chopped, peeled ginger
1 tbsp
mild curry powder
1/2 cup tomato, cored, chopped (I used 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes)
1/3 cup dried apricots, diced
1 cup red lentils, rinsed
4 cups water
1/3 cup coconut milk
Salt + ground black pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro, to garnish
Instructions1. In large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Once hot, add onions and saute for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Reduce heat to medium-low and add the garlic and ginger, stirring to cook, for 2 minutes.
2. Add the curry powder; cook 1 minute. Add tomato, apricots, lentils and water and bring soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer and cook until the lentils are soft, approximately 30 minutes.
3. Stir in coconut milk. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency (I left mine partially pureed).
4. Taste and season with salt and pepper. To serve, sprinkle with cilantro. Serves 4.
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It's not surprising Ellen makes a living working with land. After all, as a child growing up in Seattle, Ellen often spent her summers on her grandfather's farm, learning important lessons not only about farming, but life in general. "Those people put their blood, sweat and tears into making things grow," Ellen says. "That's when I learned the value of a strong work ethic. Of course, you have to know what you're doing, but in the long run, what really creates successful results is devotion and hard work."
Looking back, Ellen considers those experiences on her grandfather's farm as the beginnings of her entrepreneurial nature. She soon realized that in order to do what you want to do and achieve what you want to achieve, there's no escaping that essential element of hard work.
To know Ellen today, it's clearly evident that those lessons still guide her every move. She's a woman who thrives on challenges and takes great pride in getting things done, the right way. As a real estate professional who specializes in working with developers and land owners, Ellen not only brings the drive and determination to get the job done, but also more than 30 years of construction and real estate experience and a lifetime of local knowledge.
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Well hi there.
I guess this marks the ribbon cutting on my next adventure. As you may have heard, I've left Leo Burnett after 6 and some years.
[I've noticed that – completely unintentionally – I seem to do things in 6 year cycles. I did 6 years in high school (it was a combined middle/high school), 6 years in university, 6 years at my first job at Chiat/Day, and a bit more than 6 years at Leo. My wife and I got married 4 years ago; she tells me she's somewhat worried.]
What beckoned is an opportunity to be the head of planning and part of the management team at a brand new agency called Juniper Park (it hasn't officially launched yet, so don't bother looking for a website or anything about it). The chance to help chart the course of a new agency is by turns exciting, fascinating, and terrifying. But more on that later.
So: new job, new blog. It's actually a welcome chance for a fresh start at things. I'm glad to be writing under my own name rather than that of an agency. Writing on behalf of an agency, and with the weight of a big agency's imprimatur, was wonderful and had many advantages, but it's also nice to not have to worry about getting a call from the lawyers or getting fired.
My old posts will continue to live on the Leo Burnett blog. And what can you expect here? More of the same, really. Only difference will be I might wander a bit more into non-work related stuff from time to time. But that's about it.
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Yesterday I had a session on asp.net 3.5 and 4.0 features
Venue www.hyderabadtechies.info , online session
Hyderabad Techies is a Microsoft Developer User Group initiative for sharing knowledge, started and mentored by Microsoft MVP, Chandra Sekhar Thotta. It's really a nice experience we are been getting knowledge share from different people from different companies and different areas of expertise.
I am not a core member of the Hyderabad Techies. But i am trying to help the way i can, to contribute to the people, who are in need of desparate help.
My Session was on ASP.NET 3.5 Features, in which i explained about the major features in ASP.NET 3.5 and ASP.NET 3.5 SP1. My main intention was to explain about ASP.NET 4.0, I know it's important for people to know ASP.NET 3.5 first. Then only they will get an idea on what's new in ASP.NET 4.0.
So after finishing i rushed on to ASP.NET 4.0, were all fine. Some minor set backs, some points i missed or messed. Other than that everything went fine.
I hope that every one got what i was trying to explain. Feedbacks where not that much good. But i believes that gradually things will improve.
More over i was not prepared at all. Because of hectic work schedule got me up in the day morning. I thought of preparing for it from office. But plans all went wrong.
I hope some other day i could explain those clearly and more elaborately..
Great work Hyderabad Techies..