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Shirley Davis Sheppard began her career in banking. After a successful stint as a teller she transferred into human resources and found she had a natural affinity for coaching and development. At Capital One, she had the opportunity to work in every area of HR from training to recruiting and eventually, senior diversity roles. A series of serendipitous events brought her from being the head of diversity at Exelon to the Society for Human Resource Management, or SHRM, as the association's first chief diversity officer.
For the past seven years at SHRM, she has been closing the gaps in knowledge and implementation in her field. As the "diversity officer for the chief diversity officers," she works to identify trends, challenges, solutions and resources through her research.
Davis Sheppard recently spoke with Diversity Executive. Below are edited excerpts from the interview:
Coming out of the SHRM diversity conference last week, what are the trends diversity and inclusion is looking to now?
Diversity and inclusion is at a crossroads and there is a real need to focus on a global talent management effort. The keynote speakers helped people to understand the nuances and biases that happen across ethnicities and cultures and how we can work to change that on a global scale.
Another trend is crisis management and risk management in messaging. As diversity officers, we have to help our organizations navigate the new area of social media: How do we get in front of the messaging? If there's an adverse message that is illegal, irresponsible or insensitive, how do we manage that?
We discussed leveraging technology for recruiting efforts and the unintentional biases and prejudices that come with it. In sourcing applicants through social media, we have to understand how what they look like, what their names are and other information might affect the hiring decision.
Innovation is an ongoing trend: How do you leverage the different backgrounds and diversity in your organization for a competitive advantage?
What keeps you passionate and interested about your work?
What keeps me going is knowing that this is something I'm called to do: I'm gifted in facilitation, development and speaking, which is key for any business leader. You have to be able to communicate, you have to be able to build relationships and then you have to have a caring heart, a servant's heart, to help others.
When people call me and tell me: "I just got into this field, where do I start?" or "I'm running into resistance from the top, what do I do?" The fact that they call me and utilize me, I like.
I like solving problems, helping people develop strategies and seeing people succeed. I like sharing the things I learned because I started in this field when it was just getting started.
What personal traits do you need to implement change and effectively execute strategy against resistance?
You can't always take rejection personally. It's tough to learn. People are rejecting histories, the ways they have been socialized, their hidden motives.
When you talk to leaders about changing cultures and workplaces, it's difficult because people have taken pride in those things. They have built a company that has been successful and productive. It can take time to change, but you are going up against a lot, so you can't take things personally.
Also, you need to be thoughtful so that you have the level of credibility. You have to be a great listener and not push a personal agenda to get the program going or get your point across. Sometimes, you have to back up a bit and allow people to express their concerns, their obstacles and their challenges. And then lead them to the water and make them believe it was their idea.
You've also got to get some successes under your belt to show that the strategies work. Consultants will tell you all the things you should do, but they might not have done it themselves. We have too many consultants in this field with little operational and experiential knowledge.
Finally, you have to show your business acumen. If you are going to get leaders to make significant changes, diversity officers can't be disconnected from how the business operates. If they can't articulate the top three business objectives in their organization, it sabotages and undermines their ability to be successful.
What do you consider one of your biggest achievements?
When I arrived at SHRM, I partnered with Dr. Roosevelt Thomas to study the field. Through surveys and a global conference, we extracted information and insight from global thought leaders and created a strategies plan to implement the programs needed close the gap.
Here are we now five years later, and an increased number of organizations have recognized the need for a chief diversity officer or at least someone devoted to the diversity and inclusion strategy. That was a huge win.
A secondary thing is that more organizations come to SHRM for best practices, resources and professional development opportunities. We are now recognized on Capitol Hill as an influential voice. Whenever there is new legislation, SHRM has weighed in. Our voice has been heard and our voice matters.
Mary Camille Izlar is an editorial intern at Diversity Executive magazine. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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Produce makes me Happy (!), but JESUS MAKES ME HAPPIER!
Soooooo, what a week this has been! So blessed, but full of highs and lows and growth opportunities!
Last Saturday night, I came home to find this:
Let me just tell you, THAT is one of the happiest sights for me ever to lay my eyes on…Produce that has already been washed and is now drying next to the sink…I love my hubby so much! What a wonderful man!
So, that produce was destined for both making a green juice and making a particular salad a day or two later…seeing it there when I got home inspired me RIGHT THEN to make the aforementioned salad. The weather was perfect, I was about to have a day off, and I just couldn't wait!
What salad you ask? "Candace's Famous Chopped Salad"!
I admit, and no offense, Candace, I had not heard of it before either…=-) Not until I either:
A) started the ReShapingItAll Challenge and heard about it there, or
B) started following Candace Cameron Bure' on Twitter -after seeing a connection with someone else I follow (Christian woman links, etc)-, and maybe saw a tweet about the salad. (?)
I honestly don't know how or when I heard, but at some point, I decided I needed to look ahead in my ReShaping It All book and find this recipe!
Here it is, from page 117-118 of ReShaping It All:
(and I quote)
"This salad is so easy to make, and it's incredibly healthy and delicious: There's no right way to do it. Just get chopping. If you're making it for yourself, chop about 1/2 cup of each thing. If you're making it for a group, go up to 2 or 3 cups of each ingredient!
Spinach leaves
Yellow bell pepper
Corn (raw from the cob)
Egg whites only (hard-boiled)
Ham (deli sliced)
Turkey (deli sliced)
Salami (deli sliced)
Chop everything into bite-sized pieces and mix! Add pepper to taste. I drizzle a teaspoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil after it is plated. I suggest doing so in case you have leftovers. This way it won't get soggy in the fridge."
CCB adds that with the avocado, not much need for more dressing…she only adds pepper to taste, as the meats have enough salt in them. Her final suggestions are that vegetarians can skip the meats, the egg whites are pure protein, and that "aside from the meats and eggs, everything should be chopped raw. No cooking required! How easy is that?"
It WAS pretty easy. And lovely.
I was sooo glad I had already hard-boiled eggs that morning…we are blessed to have friend of my mom's who raises chickens and sends us eggs often. We had MANY at that time, so I decided to hard-boil a bunch. Perfect timing! My hubby brought home the deli turkey and deli ham only, for now. Neither of us are real fans of Cauliflower, so instead of that , I just added more spinach!!! And let me just say, the end result was as tasty as it was BEAUTIFUL!
My husband has really enjoyed taking some to work with him a few days this week, as well. I JUST TONIGHT (Friday) had the last serving, and it was a big one! This salad went the distance in taste and staying power!
That was Saturday night.
Sunday after church, Jon and I met my mom at Silver Dollar City for Mother's Day; she had not been to World's Fest yet, and since it is one of our favorite festivals, we loved the idea of going a second time this year.
Eating healthily at SDC can be a challenge. It can be done, but not easily. I already knew that I would allow myself some kind of treat, but for lunch I was hoping for something I had seen the time before…maybe it was an Indian flatbread taco salad of some kind? Sounded great to me.
Sadly, no. It was what looked like it might be a great Greek salad, but being the last day of this festival, it was kind of a mish-mosh of what was left, not really high quality ingredients, and not very fresh as far as the "edible" bowl. Bummer.
Here's the deal…I chose not to let that ruin my day. I mean, it's only food, and there would be some more soon enough! God is my comfort, strength, and the source of happiness!
I'd like to say that I did not over-indulge in any way for the rest of the day, but that would be a lie. In fact, I did have a little bit more treat than I had originally envisioned…so, just as I get totally excited over fresh and clean produce, I also enjoy sweets!
I DID make some choices that strengthened my Resistance Muscle that day, but I also made some that weakened it. (a phrase I have learned from Reshaping It all…)
Remember, everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial…and I don't wanna' be mastered by anything! (1 Corinthians 6:12)
I CAN enjoy treats in moderation, and thank the Lord for them! (1 Tim 4:4-5)…but the key here is moderation! The discipline of self-control, awareness in my eating, and choosing the more beneficial things most of the time will strengthen me not only physically, but spiritually, too! (Hebrews 12:11, Galatians 5:16)
So my next challenge? Not condemning myself or feeling like I had totally screwed up to a point of not progressing…Knowing that can be difficult for me, I prayed for help, knew God was FOR me in this area, and let it go (well, the best that I could).
Guess what I woke up to the next morning in my "Jesus Calling" devotional?
"May 9
'Don't be so hard on yourself. I can bring good even out of your mistakes. Your finite mind tends to look backward, longing to undo decisions you have come to regret. This is a waste of time and energy, leading only to frustration. Instead of floundering in the past, release your mistakes to Me. Look to Me in trust, anticipating that My infinite creativity can weave both good choices and bad into a lovely design.
Because you are human, you will continue to make mistakes. Thinking that you should live an error-free life is symptomatic of pride. Your failures can be a source of blessing, humbling you and giving you empathy for other people in their weaknesses. Best of all, failure highlights your dependence on Me. I am able to bring beauty out of the morass of your mistakes. Trust Me, and watch to see what I will do.' Romans 8:28, Micah 7:7″
Ummm, can we say Perfect.?. Ok, Lord. Once again, You totally have my back….and I am so grateful and humbled. I praise You for being Love incarnate!!! For making this little girl feel better! And for renewing my hope through your renewed mercies each morning!
And it didn't stop there, oh no! Not for a minute…
I went into our little room of workout/craft/man-cave stuff to get a good sweat going, and decided to listen to one of my DVR'd episodes of Joseph Prince. How many of you readers are familiar with the fact that when you seek God, He WILL be found?!? Clearly, He had a few more things to tell me…The scripture for the JP program that day was Genesis 45:3-15, talking about when Joseph (of the amazing technicolor dreamcoat) had become leader of Egypt, and his brothers, who had previously sold him into slavery, had just found out who this leader of Egypt was…
Scripture says they "were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence".
Joseph's first reply? "Come close to me" (v.4)!
He says, I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into slavery…but he goes on to basically say that it was not THEIR doing that sent him there, but God's. He had been sent to save lives, yes, theirs and others. Currently there was a famine, and there would be no plowing or reaping for years to come, but eventually, there WOULD be a harvest, and Joseph wanted to save his brothers so they could share in it! He said they would live in the region NEAR HIM, and He would provide for them. And then He told them to tell HIS FATHER about everything, and bring him close…
Guess what? This beautiful story is not just about Joseph and His brothers. It is about Jesus, and us, and our Father.
My Heavenly Father wanted to reassure me AGAIN that day of His love for me, and how more than anything He wants me near. I may feel yucky and condemned and reluctant to speak to Him, but He says, "Come close to me." He sent His Son to save my life, even though I had "sold him" into slavery (and myself) either by over-indulging when I knew I shouldn't, or by condemning myself and forgetting that I am freed from that by His sacrifice!
He wanted to remind me that even though there may be a seeming famine (of what? treats? puh-lease…healthy food is yummy!…no, I would say the famine was of joy in some moments, or perhaps the feeling of disciplined behavior can seem like famine), and there may not be plowing and reaping just yet (can't wake up with insta-tone in my muscles or drop 10 pounds overnight, ya' know), there WILL be a harvest later, and Jesus wants to save me so I can share in the victory with Him!
Finally, He says I get to actually live my life NEAR Him, if I just choose to do so, and He tells me to tell the Father all about it, and draw Him close (to me)!
Come near to God, and He will come near to you.(James 4:8 NIV)
Say a quiet yes to God and he'll be there in no time. (The Msg)
yes. Yes. YES!!!!!
Has it been a "perfect" week since then? Come on, I'm human. I HAVE been working out my resistance muscle as well as the rest of my muscles...have had some major blessings in the teaching of my Christ-centered yoga classes,
getting to actually TAKE a yoga class from one of my favorite teachers (and getting really sweaty and happy and cleansed of toxins in the process), eating and making healthy food, dancing and singing on stage to some of the best music ever written with some of my best pals,
spending time with my husband as he shows me around our budding garden and trees,
playing with, petting, and adoring our sweet, furry babies,
and thinking of all of the wonderful things I want to share here! Ideas abound! So much to say, post, share, etc!
There have also been trials. Normal. I have tried to focus on the good in all of them (really I have!). (Philippians 4:8)
The biggest blessing, though…the love of My Lord. Who is full of care for me, watches over me, sings over me, guides me, strengthens me, laughs with me, exercises with me…and reassures me.
My foundation in all of this is Him.
Matthew 7:24-25 "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock."
I can continue to press on in my journey (and so can you!) in faith, with perseverance, building character and hope (which never fails!)…and I can trust that He will make something beautiful out of it!
Produce may make me happy, but my LORD MAKES ME HAPPIEST!
I pray you find your "happy" in Him today.
little Robyn
Ps—on an earthly side, it's not "just spiritually" that I have lightness….my costumes have been feeling looser! I will Praise God for that harvest, too!!!


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PGCC Online Faculty:
I. Summer 2010 Blackboard Course Setup
The Blackboard Course Site Request Form for Summer 2010 is now available at www.pgcconline.com/courseform.html .
You must know the Colleague course number and section prior to completing the form. For example: ART-1010-DL01, EGL-1320-HY02, PSY-1010-LE04, etc. We do not use the synonym number for Blackboard.
You may submit summer 2010 Bb course requests now, however, online course setup has priority. You will receive an email once your request is complete.
eLearning Services will begin processing Summer Blackboard requests based on the following schedule:
- Summer 2010 Online and Hybrid: setup will begin immediately
- Summer 2010 On-Campus: setup will begin April 19, 2010
Please submit your Summer 2010 Blackboard Course Site Request Form via the web before May 14th. The form is online at http://www.pgcconline.com/courseform.html . We are only able to accept requests submitted via the online web form - no emails, phone calls or paper forms will be processed.
All Summer Online and Hybrid/Online class(es) starting June 1st MUST be setup and ready for your students on the morning of Wednesday, May 26th. If we receive your course request after Friday, May 14, 2010, your form may not be processed in time for you to prepare your online course(s).
Please Note: YOUR COURSE COPY REQUEST WILL NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL AFTER ALL COURSES ARE SETUP. Summer Online Course copy requests will not be processed until May 26th. However, you can copy your course by following the instructions in the link in section II below.
II. How to Expedite the processing of your request
To expedite the processing of your request, you can:
1. Use the correct Course Form. There is a different course form for online and on-campus courses. Be sure to select the appropriate form for the course setup you are requesting. If you do not see your course in the drop down list, you may have selected the wrong course form.
2. Verify the Course Number and Section you are teaching before entering it on the Request Form . This information is assigned to you by your department chair. It is not safe to assume it is the same as previous semesters.
3. Copy the course materials using the Control Panel. Rather than requesting course materials be copied by eLearning Services, you can copy the course materials from your previous course from the Control Panel. For detailed instructions on how to copy your course materials, please visit this link, http://www.pgcconline.com/technicalSupport/CourseCopyInstructions/Bb_Course_Copy.html.
4. Be patient--You will receive an email once your course request is complete. Each semester, we receive 1,000+ requests for Blackboard Course Site setup. We often receive numerous emails and phone calls asking about the status of the course request. The time we spend responding to these emails and calls delays processing of the course setup. Please know that we work diligently to process all course requests as quickly as possible with online and hybrid courses having priority.
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By doing the 5 steps above, you will assist us tremendously in completing the processing of your course form.
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If you're a True Blooder, then all I can say is you have to watch this totally epic video. Ohmagosh it has so much badass-ness crammed into thirty-one seconds, your little fangs are sure to pop out in excitement. Unless you're a spoiler-phobic, then click that play button right now and see what the final two episodes of the hottest vampire drama on the air has to offer.
It's pretty creepy, and from the looks of it, Marnie/Antonia — the most feared witch in Bon Temps — isn't going to go down without a fight. Those of you who haven't read the spoilers, how do you think it's all going to end? You think the witch will burn again? Or do you think the civilians of Bon Temps will have to weather the wrath of this villain for another season?
I guess only time will tell. I'm also curious about one thing: those who are fans of Charlaine Harris's Southern Vampire Mysteries (the novels from which the show is based on), how are you liking this season? Two thumbs up? Or two fangs down?


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Ōsaka 2015
*warning : heavy images post ahead!*
About 12 months ago I decided I had no time and willingness to write on this space any longer. Because a lot of things happened and time mercilessly flowed through everything in between. There's so much events to sum up and stories to tell, but i will draft another post for another day. Before all that, just to make this blog slightly alive again, here's a travel diary to a country which I fell in love with when I first visited in 2013, and undoubtedly made me love it even more the second time I step foot on it. One of the reason that made me want to write here again is the urge for me to record in details of things that I did there. It's a great thing to be able to recount your memories, step back in time when you needed a break and use it as a reminder to always be grateful for places you've been and things you've seen.
Let's kick things off with a little travelogue i made! (And if you like the song maybe replay it again while you read the post below :p)
The trip started out in Osaka on early April. The plan was to get to Japan in time for the cherry blossom season, and it was a crazy and stressful one week to try and sort out the accommodation there, because it was all sold out! We lucked out on Airbnb and managed to find a decent stay at the center of the city for 5 nights. We flew with Peach Airlines, a Kansai based budget airlines, from Hong Kong to Kansai. All set!!
Day 1 :
Night flight, transfer to accommodation, had a 12 midn supper at Matsuya and first experience with food vending machine. Encountered the most patient and nicest waiter in the whole fast food restaurant chain.
mother of all budget airlines foods
Day 2 :
Starting our first proper day early morning to visit Osaka Castle for this beauty.
Picnic under the sakura tree with amazing, amazing ice shaves, noodles and fried chickens. My ultimate dream. Was afraid that the flower pollens would make me allergic so I bought some allergic meds and masks, but everything turns out okay and i can confirm i am not allergic one bit. YAY. To be honest that day we lucked out so much on the weather and had the most perfect day to visit Osaka-jo Koen. Where it was supposed to rain on the weather forecast turns out to be a real sunny day. Too sunny one might say as I overdress myself a bit and slightly suffocated underneath the sweater. But it was still a wonderful day. Real good start for the trip!
Also visited the Osaka Museum of History, then headed to the shopping street for lunch (and some Takoyaki)!
Dinner was sushi set, shabu shabu and donburi. Deeeeelllliiiish!
Day 3 :
Basically a day for shopping and accommodation transfer. Off to Shinsaibashi and Namba.
big-ass Radar, priced at 4500yen #wtfjapan lol
best beef in my entire life. Saga beef in Osaka for lunch. oh. my. lord. *unconscious* Thank you for your beautiful existence, Mr. Beef. You made me a real happy woman.
Umeda observatory at night; and had ramen for dinner <3
Day 4 :
Starting the day really early to head to Kyoto, for yet another Sakura viewing session and oh boy was it a view..
On the path to Ginkaku-ji, where all the sakura petals were scattered, rivers full of pink dots, giant Koi fishes swimming around and it was just the most beautiful scene I've ever seen. It's unreal, and tens of times prettier than what I've imagined it would be like. One of those places that you won't be able to forget easily.
Tea break along the river. So so content.
Local market, fresh sea products and countless souvenir shops. Caution for 'Sakura Special Items' literally everywhere and silently beckoning you to come and spend your whole fortune..
Continuing to Gion temple alleys and Kiyomizu-dera night festival. The temple usually closes at night, except for Spring Night opening that runs from end of March till mid April. It's packed, but not too packed to the point you can't see anything. Most of the buds weren't open yet when we visited, but it was still beautiful to see the famous temple and its grandeur.
Finished off the day with dinner at local restaurant and headed back to Osaka.
Day 5 :
Universal Studio Japan!!
Ok first thing first…
The Titans were Real™. And they were incredibly detailed asadacvhagadvjhvcd T_T My biggest regret ever in this trip (other than not taking picture with Sailor Uniform Uncle in Tokyo, details coming up on the next post) , was being unable to go on the Titans attraction. It was a timed ticket and i was late to arrive at the area and there goes my opportunity to see it. Stalked some people and it was meant to be like a mini museum inside and there's supposedly Levi and Mikasa life sized figure wtf T_T goddammit GODDAMMIT pissed beyond belief at myself. Also the Survey Corpse cloaks i wanted so bad were sold out. *incomprehensible cries*
If you have a chance to go to USJ, this temporary exhibition is available until 10th of May. And maybe do those things I couldn't. I think i kind of scared/gross out the cousins by being such an otaku -_-
also i included a bonus of Attack on Titan Live Action trailer here, just to add more excitement lol
Harry Potter world was pretty cool too. andddd bought professor Dumbledore's wand for i don't know what and will 100% be sitting at the cabinet collecting dust. But you just had to buy it… you know.. consumerism… ehm.
Night parade, private night parade actually. The parade was circling the park even though there were no visitors at all at some spot. Bizarre and awesome at the same time.
And after that, went to the station and waited for the train to come. That's when my life got messed up 7 different ways as the craziest, most painful (and embarrassing) menstrual pain kicked in. I had to squat down for a good 10 minutes with tears streaming down my face and proceed to walk like an 80 years old grandmother about to give birth anytime. Then we made it back to apartment and I passed out pronto. To the cousins, if you're reading this, I'm terribly sorry for being such a pain in the ass.(no pun intended.. maybe a bit) T___T
Day 6 :
Final Day in Osaka! Not much to do, but I was catching the Shinkansen to Tokyo later in the afternoon. Before that, went for a final omiyage shopping and lunch, still with my annoying severe cramps. Later in the afternoon, the cramp wasn't getting any better so I went inside a drugstore and bought a pain reliever. Couldn't read Japanese but it was meant to be especially for menstrual pain. I took a pill…. and see what happened in my next post.
Purikura with the cousins. Thanks for such wonderful trip, guize! Always such a fun trip with you all. x (y'all look real cute la, don't be mad at me for posting this? ;D) Special thanks to Allan for organizing yet another great Japan trip! Kudos, sir. Arigato!
That's about it for Osaka. Phew that was real long post that took a long time to write too! Almost forgot how good it feels to finish a blog post and seeing it displayed on the space. *pats back* Tokyo 2015 is coming and I don't know yet if I'm gonna be able to fit all in one post 0_0 Bear with me while I try to put things in order!
Until Tokyo!
still thinking of u :')
PS: Don't steal pictures! Credit or link me back if you wish to use any of the images above, k? Play nice! :)
All pictures are shot & edited by me using Iphone6 and Samsung NX1000, unless otherwise stated.


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New and exciting things are happening at XCRacer/Scimitar, we have a new sponsor.Torq is probably a name which will need no introduction for most of you so I'll skip that bit.
Matt Hart, who founded the company way back in 1999 can be found at a very large number of races all year, from the Gorrick12hr, Torq In Your Sleep to the National XCSeries. He should be easy to spot, the massive orange motorhome and gazebos tend to stand out reasonably well, and he is always happy to explain his wares and, even better, usually has a few samples to try.
However, if you find yourself at a race at which he or his staff are not present come and have a word with one of the XCRacer team and we can offer a wee sample and a much less in-depth explanation.Of course, whenever some new and exciting happens something has to give and so it is time to say a fond farewell to Accelerade.
Everything else remains unchanged and we will continue to be helped by the lovely folks at Mt Zoom, USE/Exposure and Scimitar.


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Second call for proposals under Regional Enterprise Development Fund
Minister Humphreys announces second call for proposals under €60 million Regional Enterprise Development Fund
The REDF is aimed at accelerating economic recovery in every part of the country by delivering on the potential of local and regional strengths. The funding is provided by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation, through Enterprise Ireland under the National Development Plan. It is a key action to support the Regional Action Plan for Jobs and the Action Plan for Rural Development.
Funding of up to €60m is being made available over a period of four years to 2020 over two competitive calls for proposals.
The first call under the Fund was announced in May 2017, with the results released in December. Twenty-one applicants representing all regions of the country secured a total of up to €30.5m in financial support for a range of enterprise and capability development projects.
The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced that she will make a further €30 million available through a Second Call for Proposals under the Regional Enterprise Development Fund (REDF).
As announced at the recent launch of Project Ireland 2040, the Fund will now operate on a rolling basis through the National Development Plan. It is administered for Minister Humphreys' Department by the State Agency, Enterprise Ireland.
The announcement was made by Minister Humphreys at Farmleigh House, Dublin where she met with the Chairpersons and representatives from the Regional Action Plan for Jobs Implementation Committees to discuss new priority initiatives for the Regional Action Plans over the period to 2020.
Minister Humphreys praised the significant contribution each Regional Committee has made to date, as well as their ongoing commitment to the Regional Action Plan for Jobs initiative.
Announcing the opening of the Second Call under the €60 million Regional Enterprise Development Fund, the Minister added: "In December, I was delighted to announce the award of €30.5m to 21 collaborative projects right across the country. Now that the Second Call is open, I look forward to seeing many more exciting, innovative initiatives to drive employment creation in our regions.
"Under this Fund, each region will secure a minimum of €2 million once projects meet the required standard. There is an opportunity here for regional stakeholders, both public and private sector, to work together and bring forward initiatives that build on each region's unique strengths. This is all with a view to enhancing the enterprise and job creation potential in their region."
CEO of Enterprise Ireland Julie Sinnamon noted "The Regional Enterprise Development Fund is an effective mechanism for supporting regional development and the regional business eco-system, helping to create and sustain jobs in the regions. The first call stimulated more than 75 applications, from which 21 regional projects were awarded competitive funding totaling €30.5 million, following a rigorous evaluation process. We anticipate a similar level of interest in this second call and look forward to working with regional stakeholders on more innovative proposals to build scale at regional level, which is a key priority for Enterprise Ireland. The call opens for applications on 16th April and closes on 28th June 2018."
Web Link to EI Scheme Documentation: enterprise-ireland.com/en/Start-a-Business-in-Ireland/Information-Store-for-Start-ups/Regional-Enterprise-Development-Fund.html
Full article available on dbei.gov.ie, please click here.
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For some reason I got another shipment of my Tavalon Tea of the month club on Saturday. Its only every other month and I got one at the end of January. It must have just come early this month, but I'm not complaining :)
I decided to try this one out last night after a nice dinner out with my boyfriend (mmm…Ethiopian food). I made a little pot of it and it was quite delicious. It was a very nice after-dinner tea. It is soothing and has a nice hint of vanilla that isn't overwhelming but is definitely present.


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Veria living worldwide on pre-MIP-TV surge with over500 hours of programming already sold
MUMBAI: Multiplatform healthy lifestyle and wellness media brand Veria Living Worldwide (www.verialiving.com/programsales) has sold 500+ hours of programming as it prepares to head to MIP-TV. Veria Living Worldwide will offer original HD/SD content - everything from fitness and reality to travel and healthy cooking series produced by Veria Living Studios along with select library titles - to buyers at MIP-TV (Stand: P3.B10) this April.
The company has already secured deals with several networks that will air the content across 13 different countries. Noted Raymond Donahue, SVP of Programming Sales, Veria Living Worldwide, "The demand for health and wellness programming – which has been growing exponentially for several years – continues to increase dramatically across the global marketplace. Consumers are looking for expert advice that they can utilize to lead healthier, happier lifestyles. Broadcasters looking to engage this audience have successfully utilized our original programming to attract and build a loyal viewership."
Veria Living Worldwide signed a five-year agreement with the Armed Forces Network (AFN), a worldwide radio and television broadcast network, serving nearly one million American service men and women. AFN will air all Veria Living Worldwide content and has already begun airing Veria Living Live, a daily live audience lifestyle talk show, featuring a fast-paced mix of the latest pop culture, celebrity guests and more.
RCS & RDS, one of the largest cable and satellite television operators in Romania, acquired 100 hours of Veria Living Worldwide original series. Viewers across Romania and Hungry can tune in to: Workout from Within, a fun and simple instructional exercise show; Naturally Beautiful, a health and wellness show that provides expert alternative beauty tips; What a Relief!, a look at alternative medicines that can be found in plants; Natural Companions, an exploration of the vast world of holistic pet care; Under the Sun, a survey of the flavorful and nutritious organic foods all over the world; What Happens Next?, an educational show about the relationship between the complex systems of the human body and everyday stimuli; and Veria Living Top 10, a countdown of the very best in the world of health and wellness, featuring doctors, lifestyle gurus, nutrition experts and fitness mavens.
TVA, a privately owned French Canadian television network will air Yogi Cameron: A Model Guru. The series chronicles the work of Yogi Cameron, a former supermodel turned spiritual healer who successfully treats people challenged by health issues by using yoga and Ayurveda, a 5,000 year-old-system of medicine and healing.
Israel's leading lifestyle channel, Ananey Channels, picked up 100 hours of programming. Among the original series are: The Lisa Oz Show, an hour long talk-show where Lisa Oz empowers viewers to live well; Peggy K's Kitchen Cures, a unique cooking show that featuring delicious and ailment-curing recipes; Fed Up, an inside look at Top Chef alum Andrea Beaman's tricks to break unhealthy eating routines with delicious and easy-to-make meals; The First Step, a one of a kind series that combines couples therapy and fitness; and, Sweet Truth, a demonstration of natural and healthy alternatives to satisfying and sweet desserts.
Serbia's Prava I Prevodi, a strategic partner of major TV stations in countries of the former Yugoslavia, purchased 200 hours of Veria Living Worldwide originals. The media company acquired the rights to: Chasing the Yum, a cooking show that shares the secrets of how to prepare classic Asian dishes; Feng Shui Living, a unique design show that takes your home from drab to fab and offers healthy living tips; Naturally Delicious, a healthy cooking show that helps viewers shed pounds and boost energy; Simply Beautiful, a wellness series that provides viewers with healthy alternatives in the world of beauty, fashion and fitness; and What's Brewing, a satisfying and sometimes caffeinated journey into the ancient origins and modern-day benefits of beverages from around the world. The company also acquired the rights to Peggy K's Kitchen Cures, What a Relief, What Happens Next, Sweet Truth and Veria Living Top 10.
LITV, 24hour HD network based in Malaysia that broadcasts across Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam attained 100 hours of series from Veria Living Worldwide. The acquired series include: the Emmy-nominated Good Food America (seasons 1 & 2), a travel and reality show that follows chef Danny Boome on a culinary adventure in search of the best healthy places to eat; Pilates: From the Inside Out, an instructional exercise class centered around Pilates; Rock Your Yoga, an interactive yoga show that features people of all body types; Fit, Famous & Fabulous, an inside look into the workouts, diets, training regiments and treatments that keep today's hottest stars looking and feeling their best; and the shows Feng Shui Living and Veria Living Top 10.


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Focus. It's a funny thing.
"Focus" She said. "Focus on what he's doing."
I held the mask over his face.
I thought of how simple life was when I was a kid. Focus.
I thought of how last night while driving back, we hit a dog... how I wanted to stop and see how it was doing but my friend said "who cares ? It's just a street dog !" And I thought of my own Ruby and how it could have been her. But I allowed the car to drive on. Focus.
I thought of how sick I felt having to depend on my aging parents even as I enter my 3rd decade of life, because of my professional choices. Focus.
He wasn't breathing. I opened his mouth forcefully.
I thought of how I could remember the first chocolate a girl gave me, but I couldn't see her face anymore in my head or remember her giggle. Focus.
I thought of the first child who died in my arms. Focus.
I thought of how I myself chose every important decision in my life... and watched everyone in my life suffer. Focus.
From where I'm looking, the light is dim... but I can see what I need to. I know I can do it. Above all else, I must believe I can do it.
"Give me the 8.5 number tube." I say.
"Are you sure ?" my senior asks doubtfully. "Yes, Ma'am."
I think of how my recent crush turned out to be not just married, but also a mother. Focus.
I think of how alone I feel in a crowd everyday. Focus.
I think of how when I'm gone, people will vaguely remember me as someone who made them laugh for atleast one day in their life. Focus.
"Tube's in." I say as I remove the scope and connect the tube to the oxygen source.
The Madam turns to the students beside her.
"Did you all focus on what he did ? It was a difficult intubation but he made it look so easy. That comes with experience and good concentration skills. You could see it in his eyes. His mind was focussed only on the patient in front of him and how to intubate him. He did not allow his mind to wander or be distracted by what was going on around him in this operation theatre. That is what is needed when handling a difficult case. That is true... what's the word ?
"Focus ?" a junior volunteers.
"Exactly. Focus. That's what he displayed just now to you all. Good job, Roshan."
The irony is not lost on me. I nod thankfully as I motion simultaneously to the surgeon that he can begin operating.
I think about how someday, I too will come home to my own wife and kids. Focus.
I think about how someday, my name too will appear in journal articles and presentations. Focus.
I think about how someday, I will finally bring joy to those I love. Focus.
I think of how someday, hopefully, the tide will turn in my favour again. Focus.
From where I'm looking, the light is dim... but I can see what I need to. I know I can do it.
Above all else, I must believe I can do it. Focus.


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A brief article on C++ reflection approach implemented in ESFWX framework
Requirements and pre-conditions:
- Chart series may contain different point types:
- First, let's call them 'automatic' - which may have been acquired by some logger process, in ordered, evenly spaced moments in time.
- Other type is 'manual', - meaning, that thesee may be acquired as a result of explicit user-to-device iteration during the same measurement session, as an automatic ones. These manual points usually have an arbitrary distributed x, and sometimes even y values.
- Chart series should draw automatic and manual points differently, while allowing these points to be iterated as a members of the same sequence.
When using boost framework, which I usually try to avoid, if possible, I further avoid using its binary libraries. Mainly because it's required to build these, and it's not as easy as it may seem.
First, you should build the boost build engine itself. My most recent attempt was with boost 1.66 + MSVC 2017. Needless to say, that I ran into quite usual showstopper. Boost could not compile b2 because it could not find a few C++ headers, and libraries. Following are necessary steps to perform to avoid these obstacles.
I started ESP8266 project, the first step was to support SDMMC over SPI. I have implemented SDMMC SPI interface years ago. The main challenge was to adapt it to new MCU core. After many attempts, it was up and running. Below are lessons learned.
Recently, I've complete my 'geshtalt' - migrate and release Windows FMX app, Ecolight-AP under MacOSX platform. And, by God, it was painful and hard, mainly due to EMB toolchain tried to fracture my butt on almost each final step.
The dehydrated knowledge here is crystallized two weeks of pain and swearing, and sweatting.
Problem starts reveling itself after all Debug stuff was successfully brushed on MAC, under PAServer session, and Release for App Store was created with Developer ID * certificates, which allow to install from signed local pkg.
Recently I've implemented lightweight header library to encapsulate interfacing with FTDI EVE chip, namely, FT800, in templated OO manner. It should compile in modern embedded x86/ARM toolchains, like ones Keil or C++ Builder have.
The idea is as follows - while your core framework provides standard IO bus interface, like mine esfwxe, via EseChannel templated abstract facade, the rest is done in modular manner by EVE library classes.
For the recent mobile FMX application development, I had a challenge, do not use any service from my full-featured cross-platform framework, to minimize application bloat, besides, FMX framework itself is rather big piece of cake.
One of the cornerstones is a I18N support which in my framework is based upon custom implementation of gettext. In current case, I decided to wrap I18N manager coode around FMX's TLang. As far as TLang may use, besides its binary stoarage, the plain text files as well, formatted as key=value pair.
Recently, I got to, as many many years ago, dive in Windows API, to implement a rather simple task. I needed to restrict an FMX-based application, namely its Windows-flavour target, to be single-instance, so any attempt to launch yet anther copy of its process would (try to) bring up the first running one.


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provide the mass transit subsidy to Veterans
Provide veterans the same mass transit subsidy benefit offered to federal employees. The MTSB program or Transit incentive program (TIP) for DOD workers provides a monthly subsidy of $125.00 or up to $240.00 for the use of mass transit (including vanpools) to and from work. This will allow veterans the ability to expand there job search area and opportunity's.
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Deeds of Flesh was formed back in mid 1993 by Jacoby Kingston, Erik Lindmark and Joey Heaslet. Before Deeds of Flesh, we were all in different bands and all felt that we were being held back and knew what we could create together, so we formed Deeds of Flesh. Our goal at the time was to push the envelope , so to speak, in the current scene with a more technical, intense style of song writing.
After taking 3 months to write the first CD entitled "Gradually Melted", we released it through various labels. It took off explosively in the underground, gaining worldwide recognition extremely fast. Touring included: U.S. supporting Broken Hope/Malevolent Creation/Oppressor and Monstrosity.
In late 95′, after various offers, we signed with Repulse Records for a 2 CD deal. We released our first full length CD entitled "Trading Pieces" in 96′, not much touring for this cd was done due to Joey having to leave the band temporarily because of schooling opportunities but the cd took off anyway. Touring included: supporting Incantation in Europe, Fuck the Commerce 1 festival, headlining U.S. tour supported by Vile/Devourement(TX only).
Our second Repulse Records release "Inbreeding the Anthropophagi" was released in 1998 and featured Joeys replacement Brad Palmer. The release was over the top technically and included guest vocals from Matti Way of Disgorge. Touring included: Deeds of Flesh/Dying Fetus U.S. and Canadian tour, Milwaukee Metalfest 1998, Ohio Deathfest 1999.
Also in 98′ we re-released a new remastered version of "Gradually Melted" with all new artwork. Touring during this time period was also limited due to Brad having to leave the band.
In 1999, Deeds picked up guitarist Jim Tkacz and got original Drummer Joey Heaslet back in the band long enough to record "Path of the Weakening", which was written from beginning to end and recorded all in 2 1/2 months time. This was the debut release for the band's own record label – Unique Leader Records – on which, all following Deeds of Flesh CDs would be released. We brought a darker element to our songwriting with this release, which has stuck with us ever since, although still keeping the original Deeds of Flesh intensity.
Soon after, Mike Hamilton also joined Deeds to take on the task of drumming for the band full time. Jimmy T, after recording Path and joining us for a headlining Brazilian tour, left the band to take care of personal family matters. Jared Deaver, formerly of Impaled/Psypheria, was hired to replace him. Touring included: Bloodletting N. America 1- headlining U.S. and Canada with Cephalic Carnage/Disgorge/Mortal Decay, headlining tour in Brazil, Death Across America(U.S.):Vader/Dying Fetus/Deeds of Flesh/Cephalic Carnage, Milwaukee Metalfest 2002. Jared had one too many obligations back home and had to leave the band.
In 2001, Deeds of Flesh then released "Mark of the Legion", once again as a three piece. Aaron Gustofson joined soon after on guitar to help with 2 tours. Touring included: Bloodletting N. America 2-Monstrosity/Deeds of Flesh/Pyaemia, Gutting Europe 2-Deeds of Flesh/Disgorge/ Pyaemia, Fuck the Commerce 4 festival, U.S. tour with-Cannibal Corpse/Malevolent Creation/Hate Eternal/Macabre/Deeds of Flesh/Cephalic Carnage, New England Metal and Hardcore Festival.
In 2003, Deeds of Flesh releases "Reduced to Ashes", our 5th full-length release. Touring Included: Europe-Hate Eternal/Dying Fetus/Deeds of Flesh/Prejudice, New Zealand/Australia headlining with Psycroptic, Canada headlining with Mortal Decay. The DVD "Live in Montreal" was also released at this time and featured a video for "Crown of Souls" the upcoming CD and a full live set from the headlining Canadian tour.
In December of 2004, Deeds recorded "Crown of Souls" for a 2005 release – their 6th full-length album. This was the first release to feature the artwork of the famous Raymond Swanland. Before touring for "Crown of Souls", Deeds picked up lead guitarist Sean Southern. Touring included: Gutting Europe 5-Monstrosity/Deeds of Flesh/Impaled/Vile, Bloodletting N. America 5-Deeds of Flesh/Vile/Decrepit Birth/Odious Mortem.
In Early 2007, Jacoby retired from the band and was replaced by Erlend Caspersen from Norway. With the new line up the band decided to add more elements of over writing from the 2nd guitar and bass rather then writing as a 3 piece as in the past. The band also took a different vocal and lyrical approach. The previous Deeds of Flesh CDs all lyrically dealt with the darker sides of the human condition, and tragedy ranging from many different subject matters. Now we are basing content on the future of human existence, concentrating on a new concept of mankind's place in the universe and the challenges faced.
This brings us to the 2008 release "Of What's to Come" which brought many new elements to the band, especially on the guitars including more lead work and over writing. The Vocals were also approached in a more aggressive direction.
Now in 2013, the band is set to release its 9th studio release, "Portals to Canaan", which features 2 new members: Craig Peters (lead guitar) & Ivan Munguia (bass), continuing the over the top musical structures and adding new chapters to the band's ever-evolving lyrical concepts.


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Osprey Salida 12 Selkäreppu Naiset, teal glass (2020)
30 päivän avoin kauppa Ilmaiset palautukset
ILMAINEN TOIMITUS pienemmile osille YLI 99 €6
40 000 tuotetta 600 merkkiä
Valitettavasti tuoteselostetta ei ole tällä hetkellä saatavilla suomeksi.
Bite Me. Designed for days on the trail, the women's specific Salida 12 is a technical and high-performance hydration pack which balances tough and durable construction with impressive organisational capacity and a progressive, stylish aesthetic.
Salida features a comfortable Airscape backpanel with large air channel, promoting air-flow during hot and humid conditions whilst hugging the body closely with a stable and comfortable fit. Held in place by a breathable, pocketed hipbelt and performance-fit harness, Salida will stay put no matter how hard you need to pedal. The integrated 2.5L Hydraulics Reservoir provides easy access to water, keeping you hydrated throughout your ride, and you'll never be left searching for your bite-valve thanks to the magnetic retainer on the pack's sternum strap. Talking of magnets, the sternum strap has an innovative closure mechanism, allowing you to open and close it without taking your eyes off the trail. Salida also features an impressive women's specific fit through a specially tailored hipbelt, yoke, harness and backpanel.
Internally, the Salida features a large central pocket, with multiple internal organisation options such as side-mounted pump pockets and multiple zipped mesh pouches. This is all accessible through a full-length opening, allowing you access to the whole contents of your pack, ideal for when you need to fix a mechanical or find a snack bar. Salida's front shove-it pouch provides an easy place to store a wet jacket, but also makes carrying a full-face helmet easy, while the Lid-Lock allows a storage place for a traditional bike helmet. For storing your sunglasses or small essentials, there's a scratch-free pocket inside the front panel, alongside a brightly coloured clip to ensure that you're never separated from your keys.
- Glove-friendly buckles
- Internal side walls secure contents even when zipper is open
- Repun sisällä avainhakanen.
- Repun sivuilla kiristysremmit.
- Sternum strap with magnet
- U-shaped zipper on the front side
- Kantokahva
Mitat (P x L x K): 47 x 23 x 22
Taskut/osastot: Front pocket, Internal organisation compartment for bicycle-specific tools, Compartment for scratch-free transport of sunglasses and electronics
Juomasysteemi: Including 2.5L Hydraulics LT bladder; internal bladder compartment
Vyö: detachable hip belt
Pidikkeet: valo, kypärä
Erityishuomiot: heijastvia elementtejä
Selkäosan rakenne: ei sis. selkäsuojaa


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The NFL currently has no openly gay players.
That hasn't stopped two straight players from becoming gay rights activists and even asking the nation's highest court to reject California's ban on same-sex marriage.
Last week the players filed an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to reject Proposition 8, a voter-approved ban on gay marriage in California.
The case has drawn a long and varied list of gay marriage supporters, from prominent Republicans to the libertarian Cato Institute to the Obama administration.
However, the amicus brief filed on behalf of Minnesota Vikings player Chris Kluwe and the Baltimore Ravens' Brendon Ayanbadejo has enormous symbolic importance — especially given how much influence pro sports players have on Americans.
Pop stars like Cyndi Lauper and Lady Gaga have long championed gay rights, but Kluwe and Ayanbadejo's activism is pretty unusual among pro football players.
You just don't see a lot of straight football players speaking out for gay rights.
GQ dubbed the pair "honorary gays of the year" in December. Ayanbadejo made headlines when he donated a pair of tickets to a gay marriage fundraiser and got blasted by Maryland politician an Emmett Burns, the GQ profile noted.
His fellow NFLer Kluwe then came to his rescue, writing a hilarious letter to Burns that was published in Deadspin. Here's the best part:
"I can assure you that gay people getting married will have zero effect on your life. They won't come into your house and steal your children. They won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster. They won't even overthrow the government in an orgy of hedonistic debauchery because all of a sudden they have the same legal rights as the other 90 percent of our population—rights like Social Security benefits, child care tax credits, Family and Medical Leave to take care of loved ones, and COBRA healthcare for spouses and children."
Kluwe's passion for gay rights can be traced to his childhood in Los Alamitos, Calif., according to a New York Times profile of him.
His parents were intellectuals who taught Kluwe to think for himself and defend his opinions vigorously. He was a violin prodigy with a large vocabulary for his age, according to the Times.
Kluwe was also taught to treat everybody the same way regardless of their sexual orientation.
For his part, Ayanbadejo is the child of a biracial couple who wouldn't have been able to get married in many U.S. states before 1967.
Ayanbadejo told the Huffington Post's Michelangelo Signorile that he experienced discrimination at an early age, and that made him who he is today.
"Whether it was women's rights or interracial marriage or civil rights, whatever it was, it's all led to where we are today," Ayanbadejo said. "And now it's gay rights. And it's all the same issue even though they're all different things. They're all predicated on equality and treating people fairly."


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ANNUAL Scouts FUNDRAISER
The 100th Oakville Zoroastrian Scouts Group is excited to officially invite parents, family and friends to our Annual Fundraiser themed, FIFA World Cup, on June 21st 2014. Attached herewith is the event flyer as we are starting to distribute and spread the word for this eagerly awaited event.
The purpose of this event is to raise funds for our scouts group. This enables us to organize outdoor sessions, purchase supplies for various activities and most importantly help our kids attend future Jamborees and Cuborees for which their expenses are subsidized by these collections.
We have started taking names and payments for this event and would like people who are interested in attending the event to give their names / amounts to any of the following individuals:
Khushroo Bharda - (905)-607-6882
Kaiomarz or Lily Suntoke - (905)-824-7853
Kashmira Nagarwala - (905)-813-0803
In addition to attending the event, there are many ways to help support this event such as:
· Having local businesses or donors advertise in our brochure or donating to Scouts Canada in favour of our Scouts group. Local business would be your dentist or professional service providers, parents who have their own businesses or even your own work place if they are interested in advertising. These donations and advertisements will be printed in our fundraising brochure which will be distributed the day of the event. I am attaching a letter which describes the process in more detail and can be handed out to potential donors or advertisers.
· Buying tickets for the event itself. Highlights of the pricing for the event are $25/adult and $15/kids, details of which can be found in the attached flyer.
· Buying raffle tickets. We are holding a raffle ($20/each raffle ticket or $50/for 3 raffle tickets), with the following prizes:
1st Prize = $500 CASH
2nd Prize = 2 Maple Leaf tickets for the upcoming season
3rd prize = $50 pre-paid Visa card
Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated. If you need any more information or questions with regards to this fundraising effort, please feel free to talk to any of the individuals listed above and we will be more than happy to assist you.
Looking forward to your positive reply to this event.
Kind regards,
Leaders of The 100th Oakville Zoroastrian Scouts Group


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Jillian Michaels is leaving The Biggest Loser.
"After helping hundreds of contestants transform their lives and inspiring millions of viewers at home, The Biggest Loser and Jillian Michaels have decided to part ways and she will not be returning for season 16 when it airs in the fall," NBC said in a statement.
Michaels started on the reality series with its debut in 2004. She left in 2006, but returned in 2007. She left the show again in 2011 and missed seasons 12 and 13, but returned for 14 and the recently wrapped 15.
The Biggest Loser made headlines this season when winner Rachel Frederickson debuted a shocking 155-pound weight loss. In April, E! News reported Michaels wanted off the series. "She wasn't happy with how last season went. The shocking weight loss of Rachel [Frederickson] doesn't do the brand any favors and she wants to distance her name from it," a source told E! News at the time.
Michaels spoke out about Frederickson's reveal after the finale aired. "We are allowed to speak with our contestants after they go home...but no one had told me, 'Hey, Rachel is very, very thin.' Bob [Harper] and I had no idea. Nobody had told us, nobody had said anything to us, so yes, I was stunned," Michaels, who was not Frederickson's trainer, said in an interview with HuffPost Live. "Obviously, I thought she had lost too much weight and I was immediately concerned and wondering how this happened, how no one had said something to me and how the checks and balances that have been put into place, in my opinion, this had fallen through those checks and balances."
Further details about The Biggest Loser season 16 will be revealed at a later date, an NBC rep told E! News.
Season 16 of The Biggest Loser kicks off on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
(E! and NBC are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)


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This Bird has recently started coming to my garden. It is always on it's own. Is it a juvenile Starling or a female Blackbird? Does anybody know please. Picture not great but it doesn't stay for long so I had to be quick taking it
Thank You
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Yea Namie is promoting the Quarter Pounder for Mc Donalds but the CM for it makes no sense at all XD XD XD
Hmmmm… Namie Vs Namie somehow equals to Quarter Pounder, interesting…
Yea Namie is promoting the Quarter Pounder for Mc Donalds but the CM for it makes no sense at all XD XD XD
Hmmmm… Namie Vs Namie somehow equals to Quarter Pounder, interesting…
OH SNAP, Namie is at it again! this time shes going WILD (OOMGgg i made a punnn hehehe hahah wow thats lame) ok. But seriously this is tight! like damn like booty dropping hot LOL HAHAHAHA i said booty LAWL but yea.
Info time =O
WILD is part of a double A-Side that is Namie's next single that is to be released on March 18th. The double A side consists of Dr. and WILD which are both being used for promotional purposes. Dr. is Namie's 5th song to be used for Vidal Sassoon Hair products and WILD is being used to Coca Cola Zero with the campaigns name WILD HEALTH.
Download – WILD 128Kbps
Thanks FutekiTwilight77 for the mp3.
Best Fiction has just been released and it sounds just so awesome. Especially in 320kbps.
Well well it seems there was two things with Do me more. The CM and the PV are two completely different things. The CM is just for Vidal and the PV is just stand alone and nothing to do with Vidal, which kinda sucks cause the CM version is like way better XD. Well then, other than that I give you Do Me More PV (crazy Namie fans just for you) (really wish the CM was the PV)
Download – Do me more PV
I really feel bad for this PV cause its kinda dull seesing what shes done before from Sexy girl, the whole 60s70s80s single its just bleh.
OK… I had to do this…the PV made me do it…
Although the song is called Do me more, the CM is being called Show Girl or so I have heard and saw in the preview.
And the award for best fiction goes to NAMIE AMURO! wooo *round of applause* scene! ok to business
Best Fiction, Namie Amuros new album that is set to be released on the 30th of July is looking mighty hot XD. Ok ok ok the cd isnt anything "new" cause its composed of all her singles that has been released from her previous best single composition. Now the really nice thing about this album is that it comes with two new tracks that have not been released yet: Sexy Girl and Do me more. Sexy girl was used as the the drama Otome no Punch's theme song, and Do me more is another track to represented by Vidal Sassoon CM's song (after the songs on 60s 70s 80s).
Promo Pics
Download 192kbps – Sexy Girl Do Me More (Request for the 320kbps If you like)
This video/song is just greatness!!! XD
Ok the song is great, the beat is awesome, Double looks a bit stiff at some parts when dancing but its ok cause this song is leet. XD
DL – Double Ft Namie Amuro – BLACK DIAMOND (request for upload cd version)
This song is promotion for Double's new album THE BEST COLLABORATIONS which releases on 2008.05.28. The album features 18 tracks with other various artists being featured such as Lupe Fiasco, ZEEBRA, S-WORD and many more.
WOW what can I say… Utada = genius. Its quite insane how this one song is making an album look so good that its greatly increasing my anticipation on the album Heart Station that releases on March 19th. There has to be something wrong with me or the melody and lyrics to this song is just composed so well thats its been on repeat on my media player for a while now. Well this is just my forte on this song so far.
Heart Station
01. Fight The Blues
03. Beautiful World
04. Flavor Of Life -Ballad Version-
05. Stay Gold
06. Kiss & Cry
07. Gentle Beast Interlude
08. Celebrate
09. Prisoner Of Love
10. テイク 5 (Take 5)
11. ぼくはくま (Boku wa Kuma)
12. 虹色バス (Niji-iro BASU)
13. Flavor Of Life (Bonus Track)
Ok! Now after Fighting the blues, I took a lil step back to the 80s in style, lol not really thats kinda impossible ~_~" BUT! that didn't stop Namie Amuro. Her new single 60s70s80s by far has to be one of her greatest compositions as of yet. 60s70s80s is a composition/collaboration of 3 songs that sample songs form the 60s (Baby Love) 70s (Rock Steady) 80s (What a Feeling). With this whole single it was also a project with Vidal Sassoon's latest CM campaign on their newest product. In just two days, this single surpassed the first week sales of "Baby Don't Cry", her best selling single since "Say the Word" in 2001.
80s Style What a Feeling. ヘ(^_^ヘ)(ノ^_^)ノ oooooh SO good :3


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When the Global Business Travel Association holds its annual convention, more than 7,000 travel managers come to learn about the most pressing issues facing global travel and mobility professionals. This year, for the first time, Monaeo will be exhibiting at GBTA about how companies can use data to manage cross-border tax and payroll risks.
Why have we decided to attend GBTA this year? It's simple. We've seen a shift over the past five years: travel and mobility managers are now the front line of cross-border compliance.
In 2015 global business travel spend topped $1.2 trillion. This growth will continue, with spend forecast to surpass $1.6 trillion by 2020. Companies show no sign of reining in their workforce mobility. However, this increase in travel puts new pressures on tax and compliance teams, as they struggle to manage cross-border issues.
Companies know that they need to improve their mobile workforce management. In a recent Ernst & Young survey, 75% of companies stated that they needed greater insights into their global compliance risk. In fact, companies named increasing compliance risks and regulatory requirements as the top challenge they face in managing their mobility programs. Travel and mobility teams provide the key foundational layer supporting cross-border compliance at their companies.
At the root of all business traveler compliance issues is the need to understand where your business travelers are, how many days they've spent there, and what kind of work they're doing. Companies must then analyze their travel footprint with complex tax, payroll, and immigration rules to understand if the travel is creating compliance issues for the company or the traveling employee.
We've seen a shift over the past five years: travel and mobility managers are now the front line of cross-border compliance.
This need for real-time travel visibility is added to the many responsibilities travel managers already have. Mobility teams have a host of concerns and may lack the specialized knowledge regarding tax and immigration requirements. Data and technology can provide travel and mobility managers the tools to do their job effectively and efficiently. Many forms of data a company already has – travel bookings, expense reports, jet logs, badge swipes, and timesheets – can help build a map of where your employees are working. By using technology to aggregate and analyze this data, teams can save the many hours they would otherwise spend chasing down employees for self-reporting or working in Excel.
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Having recently acquired a new home I had to put some elbow grease into it to make it livable from myself, my wife, and our first child when it arrives. It isn't quiet finished yet, but progress is being made on an almost daily basis. Although I have the good fortune having been taught a lot of different trade skills via my father and other tradesmen I have grown up with I have not mastered everything and still require some help.
I have the good fortune of having some relatives whose job is in a specialty trade. My best example would be my uncle who deals mostly HVAC, but is also a skilled plumber. He bestowed upon me as a housewarming gift of free labor fixing the small handful of things I needed done to get my heating up to snuff. The only thing I had to pay for was a couple of small valves that had to be replaced.
If you own a home or have owned one you should know how much money I just saved there. Without getting into detail it could have easily turned into a $300 dollar service bill before parts consideration.
You may be wondering what the hell I am pontificating about at this point. Well, if the title didn't at least foreshadow it for you let me spell it out. If you happen to possesses a certain set of skills don't be afraid to offer them as a gift to friends and loved ones. A day or weekends worth of free labor is sometime worth more than your weight in gold for someone because it doesn't require them to hire a professional and pay a large sum of money to someone who may not be a true "professional".
My jack of most trades carpentry skills/ standard issue grunt strength has accounted for some birthday/ house warming gifts in the past and have always been well received.


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Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson
Aug 242011
Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (August 2, 2011)
Language: English
A blind man and his guide dog show the power of trust and courage in the midst of devastating terror.
It was 12:30 a.m. on 9/11 and Roselle whimpered at Michael's bedside. A thunderstorm was headed east, and she could sense the distant rumbles while her owners slept. As a trained guide dog, when she was "on the clock" nothing could faze her. But that morning, without her harness, she was free to be scared, and she nudged Michael's hand with her wet nose as it draped over the bedside toward the floor. She needed him to wake up.
With a busy day of meetings and an important presentation ahead, Michael slumped out of bed, headed to his home office, and started chipping away at his daunting workload. Roselle, shivering, took her normal spot at his feet and rode out the storm while he typed. By all indications it was going to be a normal day. A busy day, but normal nonetheless. Until they went into the office.
In Thunder Dog, follow Michael and his guide dog, Roselle, as their lives are changed forever by two explosions and 1,463 stairs. When the first plane struck Tower One, an enormous boom, frightening sounds, and muffled voices swept through Michael's office while shards of glass and burning scraps of paper fell outside the windows.
But in this harrowing story of trust and courage, discover how blindness and a bond between dog and man saved lives and brought hope during one of America's darkest days.
My feelings about this book are mixed. Although I enjoyed most of the book, it wasn't what I thought it was going to be. I thought, because of the title and cover, that the book would be about Michael and Roselle's Sept. 11, 2001 escape from the twin towers. But a huge part of the book was about his life as a blind person. He tells us what he and other blind people face on a day to day basis, and how he learned to overcome most of the obstacles he has encountered, mostly due to the way his parents raised him.
I would have loved if the author had written two books, one on his experience on Sept. 11th, and the other on his life as a blind person. Both are interesting enough that I would have enjoyed them more as seperate books.
That being said, I've read reviews from others that thought the book was fantastic just the way it is. For me, I just wanted, and was expecting, this book to just be an account of that horrific day. The courage of Michael and Roselle was amazing to me. I can't imagine being in that situation, much less being in that situation and being blind. Being able to get an idea of what that day was like through the authors vivid descriptions gave me a better understanding of what everyone in the towers that day went through.
Roselle was an amazing dog and I was suprised at how upset I was to learn that she had died in June.
RIP Roselle
2 Responses to "Thunder Dog by Michael Hingson"
Well if 9/11 was mentioned in the synopsis, anyone would think it is on that. I would be disappointed a bit too.
I will keep this in mind if I get a chance to read this.
I'm so amazed by guide dogs and think I'd probably enjoy this book for that aspect alone.


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| Quantum Cross Ranger chapter 1 . 1/24/2008
Woot really good, I wish that they had kept this show on longer, they were really starting to get into a good plot.
| komoriuta chapter 1 . 5/23/2005
Hiya! I have already written u an e-mail 2 finish ur fic but i just wanted 2 say again dat I love dis fic and would very much like 2 see it finished or at least 2 b continued! And when u do I would b waiting 2 read it so u have more encouragement 2 carry on!
| Matt Mathay chapter 1 . 10/8/2003
Good, very good. Please finish it. Give the story closure. No story deserves to be forgotten and left unfinished.
P.S Your Cleopatra 2525 Farscape crossover. Could you put it on this site? Even unfinished would be fine. You can't get read on your own site, because it's done :( I'd like to read what you have.
| Slim Dim chapter 1 . 8/7/2003
This is grate, you must finish!
| Taiyl chapter 1 . 5/5/2001
Please finish!
| Melpomene blue chapter 1 . 4/17/2001
I understand how life can often get in the way of writing... but you've got to finish this. You've got me on the edge of my seat in anticipation.
| Gabs chapter 1 . 4/11/2001
This was a good story, and I would love to see you finish it.
| MidnightSkyes chapter 1 . 2/18/2001
This is really good, I love it. I can't wait to read more. This is awesome! Keep it up, ~*K*~
| Jedi Brat too lazy for a signed reveiw chapter 1 . 11/27/2000
Oh.. me likey.! Finish! Finish! (This, is called pressue _) f-i-n-i-s-h! Heh.. *grins*


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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Police have confirmed accused Charleston church shooter Dylann Roof and Michael Slager, the former police officer who shot Walter Scott in the back, are jail neighbors.
The church shooting that claimed nine victims put the nation's spotlight once again on the Charleston region. In April, Walter Scott, an unarmed black man, was fatally shot in the back by a North Charleston police officer, a killing that was captured on video.
The two shootings took place less than 10 miles apart. Now, the two men are being kept in adjacent cells in a Charleston jail.
Roof is being held in cell 1141B and Slager is in 1140B. Slager was indicted on June 8 and if convicted, he could spend the rest of his life in prison.
Roof, who has allegedly admitted to the murders, could face the death penalty.