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FALLS CHURCH, VA—TRICARE Management Activity is recruiting for a demonstration project in four states that tests how to best educate active-duty family members and retired beneficiaries about the negative effects of obesity and encourage healthy food choices.
"Data collected during this demonstration project will provide invaluable guidance to the department's leaders and the military health system in determining what weight management treatments work for our beneficiaries," said Navy Capt. Patricia Buss, deputy chief medical officer, TRICARE Management Activity.
The Research Triangle Institute and the Cooper Institute have implemented the Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEALTH) in TRICARE Households program, a four-state demonstration project for TRICARE beneficiaries living in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan. Research Triangle Institute began recruitment for project participants late last month. The project provides non-active duty adult, prime-enrolled, overweight and obese beneficiaries access to behavior modification targeting diet and physical activity for 12 months. To be eligible, beneficiaries must be aged 18 to 64, not entitled to Medicare or not enrolled in the TRICARE Extended Care Health Option and living within 40 miles of a military treatment facility.
The project's goal is to determine the usefulness and feasibility of a weight management benefit for TRICARE beneficiaries. The behavioral component of the program includes access to HEALTH material though automated telephone messages and the Internet, as well as interactive behavioral support and education. The primary focus of the project is to study the participant's ability to achieve and maintain a 5 to 10 percent weight loss during the study.
Air Force Col. Joyce Grissom, medical director in the Office of the Chief Medical Director, TRICARE Management Activity, said the demo project will offer non-active duty beneficiaries access to scientifically based behavioral interventions that have previously been offered to active-duty service members through face-to-face, service-specific, multidisciplinary weight management programs.
"We hope that this demonstration and other lifestyle-oriented pilot projects will have a positive and life-long impact on the health of participating TRICARE beneficiaries," Grissom said. "We want to continue to find ways to enhance the benefit and deliver the best possible health care."


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The state of Texas is known for their storms, especially in the north Texas area. We get our fair share of severe rains, flooding, hail, tornadoes, and more. Because storms are a big part of our climate, we do everything we can to prepare for them. One of the best ways we are able to protect our home is to get a roofing system that is incredibly sturdy and weather resistant. Unfortunately, even the best roofing can be susceptible to roof damage due to strong winds, hail, and heavy rain.
While it can be a very overwhelming feeling of dealing with a storm-damaged roof, it's important to know that Mullins General Construction is here to help you! If you need repair service for a storm damage roof, give us a call at (972) 535-8065. Whether your roof has multiple leaks or you have severe hail damage, we have the experience, tools, and materials to make the necessary repairs that you need. For high-quality and effective storm damage roof repair, contact our professional roofing contractors.
Emergency Roof Repair Service
There are times when a severe storm will hit during the night or on a weekend. This not only leaves your roof vulnerable but it puts you in a position where you have to find a roofer who can provide the necessary repairs for a storm damage roof. Luckily, the roofers at Mullins General Construction can provide quick and reliable emergency roof repair. Occasionally, it can be hard to tell if your roofing is an emergency or if it can wait. If you're experiencing any of these situations, it's important to call us right away.
- You've dealt with severe winds in your area and you have a ton of roof shingles in your yard.
- A large tree branch fell on your roofing system.
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In rare instances, the storm damage roof might be so severe that it will lead to a complete roof replacement. By calling us at (972) 535-8065 we can inspect your commercial or residential roof and determine how serious the storm damage roof is. From there we will come up with a plan that is able to get your roof back in shape or begin installing a new roof.
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When your roof has been damaged due to severe wind, hail, or even heavy rain, one of the first things you need to do is file a roof damage insurance claim. While it's important to get this done, the whole process can be overwhelming for business and homeowners. This is because commercial and residential property owners don't deal with roof insurance claims every day and may have never been in a situation where they have needed to. Having to deal with roof damage and the whole insurance claims process can be stressful, which is why our roofers are here to help! Not only are we able to provide repairs or replacement for a storm damage roof, but we can also offer our assistance for your roof damage insurance claim. There are a couple of steps in the insurance claims process and knowing what to expect can make the situation a lot easier.
- Inspect the Roof Damage: Our roofers will provide a roof inspection to assess what and how much damage there is on your roof. We take pictures to provide evidence for your insurance company.
- Claims Adjustment: Because our roofers are experienced in handling claims adjustments, they are able to provide the insurance company with information like estimates of the value of the roof plus the cost of repairs or a replacement.
- Approval: After the insurance company has received your claims adjustment, they will write a check for repairs and or a replacement. The amount of the check will be less than you expect because it doesn't include the depreciation or deductible.
- Roof Service: After you get your check from the insurance company, we can provide the necessary repairs or replacements.
- Last Step: Our roofing company is able to send in an invoice to your insurance company, which will then send us a second check to cover the whole cost of the roofing service.
To get help with your roof damage insurance claims, call us at (972) 535-8065!
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Roof Leak Repair Service
Has your commercial or residential roof by damaged due to a storm? Are you experiencing leaks in your property? At Mullins General Construction, our roofers are able to help by providing professional roof leak repair. Roof leaks are a very stressful thing to deal with, as they can cause damage to not only your roof but the foundation of your home and siding. In order to avoid this from happening, it's important you call us at the first sign of mold on your walls, water stains, or you hear dripping in your home or business. No matter the size of the damage that is causing the leak, our roofing contractors have the knowledge and skills to fix it.
Hail Damage
Hail Damage Roof Repair
While heavy rain and wind can do a number on your roofing system, your roof becomes more prone to damage when there is hail. Due to the force in which the hail is coming down, as well as the size, hail as the power to cause a ton of damage to your roof. When your roof has been affected by a hail storm, it is so vital that you call a professional roofing contractor. It might not seem like the hail did any damage because there aren't any missing shingles in your yard or you don't have roof leaks, but after any type of severe storm, its critical to get your roof inspected. Damages from hail can show up way down the road, so combating those issues before they become big problems can save you money and stress. If your home or business needs storm damage roof repair for a hail damage roof, call us at (972) 535-8065!
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Wind Damage Roof Repair
April through June tend to be when tornadoes are most active in Texas. If a tornado has touched down in your area and caused severe wind damage to your roof, Mullins General Construction is the roofing company to call. We are able to inspect your roofing system and determine if you need a repair service or if a whole roof replacement is the best course of action. We know that this can be very stressful, but we act quickly to ensure you have a roof that is able to provide you with exceptional shelter and safety. If you have noticed roof shingles in your yard, any furniture overturned, or a large branch has landed on your roof, it's important you call us at (972) 535-8065 for roof wind damage repair. Don't wait until a storm damage roof is beyond repair; we may be able to save your roof so that you don't have to invest in a new roofing system.

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MEDICAL supplies group QT Vascular said on Monday night it has set up its drug-coating development centre in Singapore.
This was done with the support of the Singapore Economic Development Board.
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Chocolate Touch is based on the Chocolate angioplasty balloon platform, which reduces acute trauma and the need for unplanned stenting in the peripheral arteries as compared to conventional balloons.
The group's Chocolate PTA Balloon Catheter was the first medical interventional product from Singapore to receive the US Food and Drug Administration's clearance.
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Publications of the society:-
- Burton Joyce & Bulcote, Studies in the History of Two Trent Valley Villages, 1978, now out of print.
- Burton Joyce & Bulcote Remembered. 1981, now out of print.
- Burton Joyce & Bulcote Local History Trail, 1987. (revised 2009, see below)
- Burton Joyce & Bulcote, 1993.
- Burton Joyce & Bulcote Review. 1995.
- Burton Joyce & Bulcote Remembered, a booklet of photographs from the 2000 Calendar.
- Burton Joyce and Bulcote History Trail (2009). This leaflet is available from the Carnarvon Room or Burton Joyce Library, price £1.
"Pub Walks from Burton Joyce" (September 2012)
Six walks from the centre of the village, varying in length from 4 to 10 miles, with route descriptions and local history information.
The booklet has route maps and is illustrated with photos and sketches.
Obtainable from the Society, and on sale at The Paper Shop, Burton Joyce, at Burton Joyce Post Office, and at The Bookcase, Lowdham.
Normal Price £3.00.
The books which are out of print may be consulted in The Burton Joyce Centre for Local History, which houses the archives of the Local History Society in the Carnarvon Room.
There is also a small reference library of books and guidebooks of local historical interest, some of which may be borrowed.


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The Company provides the Mindrazr online and mobile application that provides guided audio and video exercises for mental and physical health and wellbeing. Use of Mindrazr is subject to these Terms of Service.
(a) ABN : means Australian Business Number.
(b) Agreement : means the agreement formed between the Users and the Company under, and on the terms of, these Terms of Service.
(c) Business Day : means a day (other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday) on which banks are open for general banking business in Sydney, Australia.
(d) Company : means Mindrazor Pty Ltd ABN 38 605 775 095.
(e) Contributor : means a registered User that provides Session Content to Mindrazr.
(f) Contributor Agreement : means a separate agreement between a Contributor and the Company that determines the basis on which Session Content may be made available via Mindrazr.
(g) Corporations Act : means the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
(h) Customer : means a registered user of Mindrazr that uses the features associated with a Customer account and is responsible for paying any Fees.
(i) EHR (Electronic Health Record) : means the record of a Listener's Health Information in Mindrazr.
(j) Fee : means a fee charged by the Company for use of Mindrazr.
(k) GST : has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
(l) Health Information : has the same meaning as in the Privacy Act 1988 (but generally refers to information about the physical or mental health, injury or a disability of a User at any time).
(m) Intellectual Property : means all copyright, patents, inventions, trade secrets, know-how, product formulations, designs, circuit layouts, databases, registered or unregistered trademarks, brand names, business names, domain names and other forms of intellectual property.
(n) Listener : means a registered User that listens to music or participates in a Session.
(o) Mindrazr : means:
i The Mindrazr mobile application; and/or
ii The Mindrazr website operated by the Company accessible at http://www.mindrazr.com
(p) Premium Content : means Session Content for which additional Session Fees are payable to access.
(q) Privacy Act : means the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
(r) Privacy Policy : means the Company's privacy policy as updated from time-to-time, which can be found at http://www.mindrazr.com/public/privacy
(s) Service Agreement : means a separate service agreement between a Customer and the Company, for additional services or content to be provided by the Company.
(t) Session : means a guided exercise session for mental health, physical health and wellbeing consisting of Session Content and music delivered via Mindrazr.
(u) Session Content : means any audio, video or written content that provides exercise instructions to a Listener for use in a Session.
(v) Session Fee : means an additional Fee payable to access Premium Content.
(w) Subscription Fee : means a Fee charged by the Company for use of Mindrazr on a periodical basis.
(x) Tax Invoice : has the meaning given by the A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999 (Cth).
(y) Terms of Service : means the terms and conditions of using Mindrazr, as updated from time-to-time, which can be found at https://mindrazr.com/docs/terms
(z) TPS : means an online third-party Contributor with whom a User holds an account.
(aa) Tracker : means the personal analytics features within Mindrazr that track a Listener's progress before and after a Session.
(bb) User : means any registered Customer, Listener or Contributor that uses Mindrazr.
(cc) User Content : means images, video, audio, information, documents or other data that is uploaded or input into Mindrazr by the User or that forms part of the User's Intellectual Property.
To use Mindrazr, the User must log into Mindrazr and have set up their account.
The User agrees that all use of Mindrazr is subject to these Terms of Service. If a User does not accept any terms of this Agreement, the User must immediately cease using Mindrazr.
Mindrazr is a platform designed for the delivery of Sessions by suitably qualified Contributors.
The Company does not provide personalised physical training, mental health or wellbeing services, and is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a qualified professional in the relevant field.
Anyone over the age of 18 may use Mindrazr. People under 18 years of age must not use Mindrazr without their parent or legal guardian's consent.
The Customer shall be responsible for:
Paying the Fees for using Mindrazr; and
Each Listener or Contributor's use of Mindrazr that the Customer authorises.
In default the Customer will be the Listener or Contributor that creates a Mindrazr account.
A Customer may set any additional rules that apply to a User authorized by that Customer's use of Mindrazr. In the event of a conflict between such rules and this Agreement, this Agreement shall prevail.Features
Mindrazr may allow a Customer to:
Create and manage accounts for either Listeners or Contributors in accordance with the Customer's subscription or Service Agreement; and
Such other features made available to a Customer by the Company from time-to-time, or subject to a Service Agreement.
Mindrazr may allow a Listener to:
Listen to music;
Access and participate in Sessions;
Create catalogues of preferred Sessions;
Answer questions to track progress via the Tracker, creating an EHR; and
Grant other Users access to their EHR.
Mindrazr may allow a Contributor to:
Create an manage a Contributor profile;
Upload Session Content;
Manage whether Session Content is free or Premium Content;
Receive payment for Listener's accessing the Contributor's Premium Content (subject to a Contributor Agreement being in place);
View the EHR of each Listener that grants the Contributor access; and
Such other features made available by the Company from time-to-time.Sessions
A Listener may preform exercises to improve their physical health, mental health and/or general wellbeing by selecting a Session within Mindrazr.
The Listener is responsible for ensuring that they correctly follow the instructions for each exercise in a Session. The Company shall not be responsible for any injury, death or damage to property caused by a Listener failing to correctly follow instructions.
Session Content is the responsibility of the Contributor that makes it available for Sessions via Mindrazr.
Mindrazr shall provide information on each Contributor that provided the Session Content to Mindrazr.
Except where Mindrazr provides the Session Content, Mindrazr accepts no responsibility for the Session Content provided by a Contributor.
The terms of access to any Premium Content, including any Session Fees, shall be described in Mindrazr. The Listener must accept the terms of accessing Premium Content prior to being granted access.
Mindrazr is intended to supplement personal consultations and classes. Sessions are not intended to replace personalised consultations with suitably qualified professionals in the fields of physical health, mental health or wellbeing.
If a Listener experiences any pain or discomfort while participating in any physical exercise, while following any instructions in a Session, the Listener is advised to immediately cease the exercise and consult a doctor or physiotherapist (as may be appropriate).Music
A Listener may listen to music by either:
Accessing the music files stored on their mobile device; or
Streaming the music made available by the Company via Mindrazr.
The Listener is responsible for ensuring that the Listener has all necessary rights to the music that is accesses via Mindrazr including files stored on their mobile device.
Subject to the Listener's subscription, Mindrazr may make additional music available to the Listener via the Mindrazr streaming service. The Company shall only make music available to be streamed by the Listener, that the Company has acquired the necessary rights to.
Access to Mindrazr's streaming services is subject to payment of all Fees.Tracker
Prior to commencing, and immediately following, a Session the Listener shall be asked a series of questions in order to determine the Listener's progress via the Tracker.
By answering Tracker questions, the Listener creates an EHR that tracks their health and progress via Mindrazr.
The Listener is responsible for the accuracy of all answers that they provide to the Tracker.
The Listener shall have control over their EHR and may grant other Users access to their EHR, including to Contributors for the purpose of receiving personalised recommendations of Sessions from that Contributor.
The Company may provide the Customer that pays for the Listener's account with access to the Listener's EHR, if the Listener grants the Company authority to do so.
The Company may provide aggregated de-identified data on users connected to the Customer's account, collected from the Tracker to the Customer.
The Company shall maintain all Health Information contained in an EHR in accordance with the Privacy Policy.
Each User shall be responsible for maintaining and using the Health Information contained in each EHR that a Listener grants access to, in compliance with the Privacy Act. The Listener is advised to check the User's privacy policy (if applicable) prior to granting access to their EHR.
The Company is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in an EHR.
The Listener agrees and accepts that:
The Listener uses Mindrazr at its own risk. To the extent permitted by law, under no circumstance will the Company be liable for any injury, illness, death or damage to property resulting from the use of Mindrazr. It is the Listener's responsibility to follow the instructions in a Session and correctly perform each exercise;
The Listener indemnifies the Company against all costs, claims damages and expenses for any injury or damage caused to the person or property of a Third Party as a result of the Listener's use of Mindrazr;
Mindrazr may share the EHR and other personal information of the Listener with any other User authorised by the Listener;
Any information shared by Mindrazr with an User authorised by the Listener may be retained by that User for the purpose of updating their administrative records;
The Customer that pays for the Listener's Mindrazr account may impose additional rules that apply to the Listener's use of Mindrazr. The Listener and the Customer shall be responsible to each other subject to those rules, and the Company accepts no responsibility in relation to them;
Any consent made by a Listener through Mindrazr is valid and binding unless and until revoked by the Listener, and other Users may rely on a consent made through Mindrazr without any need to further verify the veracity of that consent;
All information about a Listener is used and controlled by the Listener, Customer or Contributor, not Mindrazr;
All information input to Mindrazr about a Listener is provided with that Listener's consent;
Each User authorised by the Listener to receive the EHR and other personal information may have its own privacy policy governing access to this information.
In order to use Mindrazr as a Contributor, the Contributor warrants that they:
Are suitably experienced and qualified in the field for which they will provide Session Content; and
Hold all necessary qualifications, registrations or certificates in order to provide Session Content.
In order to provide Session Content, the Contributor may be required to enter a separate Contributor Agreement with the Company. The Contributor Agreement may set out the following terms, including (without limitation):
The basis on which the Contributor may make Session Content available via Mindrazr;
Ownership of Intellectual Property in Session Content;
Payment for Session Content (if any) and Premium Content.
By default, in the absence of a Contributor Agreement the Contributor:
Makes all Session Content available via Mindrazr royalty free as User Content, and may not make any Premium Content available;
Maintains all ownership and responsibility for all Session Content it makes available via Mindrazr.
The Contributor agrees and accepts that:
It shall not store or record any Health Information that it can access through Mindrazr unless it is fully compliant with the Privacy Act;
It shall not disclose any information, other than to its authorised staff members, about a Listener to any other person or party, other than as authorised by the Listener;
It shall ensure all personal information it has access to through its use of Mindrazr is kept and used in accordance with applicable privacy laws in the jurisdiction;
It shall only use Mindrazr for its intended purpose as set out in this Agreement;
Notwithstanding a Contributor Agreement, the Contributor grants Mindrazr a royalty free licence to use any logos in any form for the purpose of promoting or marketing Mindrazr; and
Its licence to use Mindrazr, as provided for in the General Conditions, is subject to the payment of all necessary Fees.
The primary Fee to use Mindrazr shall be the Subscription Fee, which is payable in advance (after any free trial period has expired).
All Session Fees shall be paid in advance prior to the Listener being granted access to the Premium Content.
Each Fee applies in accordance with such features and/or services subscribed for by the Customer in accordance with the pricing described on Mindrazr, or as otherwise agreed with the Company.
The Customer agrees to make payment in advance for all Fees due at such frequency, or on such dates as the Customer has subscribed for.
All payments shall be made via the online payment gateway within Mindrazr, or in such other manner as the Company may direct from time-to-time. The Customer agrees that it has no right to access Mindrazr if it fails to make payments when due.
The Company reserves the right to introduce or change any Fees from time-to-time by giving the User no less than 14 days' written notice. Any new or changed Fees will apply at the next billing period after the Customer has been given such notice.
If a Customer does not accept a change to any Fees, then it can simply terminate its Account.Currency.
All Fees are quoted in Australian dollars, however transactions may be processed in an equivalent foreign currency (such as US dollars or British pounds).GST.
For Customers in Australia, GST is applicable to any Fees charged by the Company to the User. Unless expressed otherwise, all Fees shall be deemed inclusive of GST. The Company will provide the Customer with a Tax Invoice for any payments.Refunds.
No refunds of Fees are offered other than as required by law.Late Payment.
If the Customer does not pay the full Fees as required, the Company may suspend all User access to Mindrazr for that Account.
If Fees are not brought out of arrears within 28 days of becoming overdue, the Company may terminate the Customer's Account in Mindrazr without notice and end this Agreement.
The User agrees that the Company shall not be responsible or liable in any way for:
Interruptions to the availability of Mindrazr or User Content in the event of (a);
Loss of User Content in the event of (b).
A User may be able to register as a User, access Mindrazr and use integrated features by connecting their account with certain third party services (TPS) (e.g, Facebook, Twitter etc).
As part of the functionality of Mindrazr the User may connect their profile with a TPS by:
Providing their TPS login information to the Company through Mindrazr; or
Allowing the Company to access their TPS in accordance with its terms & conditions of service.
When connecting to Mindrazr using a TPS the User warrants that they are not in breach any of the TPS' terms & conditions of service.Ongoing Availability.
The User agrees that User access to Mindrazr may be unavailable if the TPS becomes unavailable, and that the User may lose functionality or content that is shared between the TPS and Mindrazr.
The User may disconnect the connection between Mindrazr and the TPS at any time.
The Company has no relationship with any TPS and cannot guarantee the efficacy of any TPS connection.Data from TPS.
Where a User connects and or registers their account using a TPS, the User authorises the Company to use data from that TPS to create the User's profile within Mindrazr.
By accepting the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the User is granted a limited, non-exclusive and revocable licence to access and use Mindrazr for the duration of this Agreement, in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
The Company may issue the licence to the User on the further terms or limitations (including the number of users or volume of use or transactions) as it sees fit.
The Company may revoke or suspend the User's licence(s) in its absolute discretion for any reason that it sees fit, including for breach of the terms and conditions in this Agreement by the User.Modification of Terms
The terms of this Agreement may be updated by the Company from time-to-time.
Where the Company modifies the terms, it will provide the User with written notice, and the User will be required to accept the modified terms in order to continue using Mindrazr.Software-as-a-Service
The User agrees and accepts that Mindrazr is:
Hosted by the Company and shall only be installed, accessed and maintained by the Company, accessed using the internet or other connection to the Company servers and is not available 'locally' from the User's systems; and
Managed and supported exclusively by the Company from the Company servers and that no 'back-end' access to Mindrazr is available to the User unless expressly agreed in writing.
As a hosted and managed service, the Company reserves the right to upgrade, maintain, tune, backup, amend, add or remove features, redesign, improve or otherwise alter Mindrazr.Support
The Company provides user support for Mindrazr via the email address email@example.com.
The Company shall endeavour to respond to all support requests within 1 Business Day.Use & Availability
The User agrees that it shall only use Mindrazr for legal purposes and shall not use it to engage any conduct that is unlawful, immoral, threatening, abusive or in a way that is deemed unreasonable by the Company in its discretion.
The User is solely responsible for the security of its username and password for access to Mindrazr. The User shall notify the Company as soon as it becomes aware of any unauthorised access of its Mindrazr account.
The User agrees that the Company shall provide access to Mindrazr to the best of its abilities, however:
Access to Mindrazr may be prevented by issues outside of its control; and
It accepts no responsibility for ongoing access to Mindrazr.Privacy
The Company maintains the Privacy Policy in compliance with the provisions of the Privacy Act for data that it collects about the User and other customers.
The Privacy Policy does not apply to how a Contributor handles personal information. If necessary under the Privacy Act, it is the Contributor's responsibility to meet the obligations of the Privacy Act by implementing a privacy policy in accordance with law.
Mindrazr may use cookies (a small electronic tracking code) to improve a User's experience while browsing, while also sending browsing information back to the Company. The User may manage how it handles cookies in its own browser settings.Data Security.
The Company takes the security of Mindrazr and the privacy of its Users very seriously. The User agrees that the User shall not do anything to prejudice the security or privacy of the Company's systems or the information on them.Transmission.
The Company shall do all things reasonable to ensure that the transmission of data occurs according to accepted industry standards. It is up to the User to ensure that any transmission standards meet the User's operating and legal requirements.Storage.
The Company stores data on servers based in the Australia according to accepted industry standards. If the Customer requires its User Data to be stored in a different location, the Company may charge the Customer a fee to do so.Backup.
The Company shall perform backups of its entire systems in as reasonable manner at such times and intervals as is reasonable for its business purposes. The Company does not warrant that it is able to backup or recover specific User Data from any period of time unless so stated in writing by the Company.Intellectual Property Trademarks.
The Company has moral & registered rights in its trade marks and the User shall not copy, alter, use or otherwise deal in the marks without the prior written consent of the Company.Proprietary Information.
The Company may use software and other proprietary systems and Intellectual Property for which the Company has appropriate authority to use, and the User agrees that such is protected by copyright, trademarks, patents, proprietary rights and other laws, both domestically and internationally. The User warrants that it shall not infringe on any third-party rights through the use of Mindrazr.The Mindrazr Application.
The User agrees and accepts that Mindrazr is the Intellectual Property of the Company and the User further warrants that by using Mindrazr the User will not:
Copy Mindrazr or the services that it provides for the User's own commercial purposes; and
Directly or indirectly copy, recreate, decompile, reverse engineer or otherwise obtain, modify or use any source or object code, architecture, algorithms contained in Mindrazr or any documentation associated with it.Content.
All content submitted to the Company, whether via Mindrazr or directly by other means, becomes and remains the Intellectual Property of the Company, including (without limitation) any source code, analytics, insights, ideas, enhancements, feature requests, suggestions or other information provided by the User or any other party with respect to Mindrazr.Disclaimer of Third Party Services & Information
The User acknowledges that Mindrazr is dependent on third-party services, including but not limited to:
- Banks, credit card providers and merchant gateway providers;
- Telecommunications services;
- Hosting services;
- Email services; and
- Analytics services.
- The User agrees that the Company shall not be responsible or liable in any way for:
- Interruptions to the availability of Mindrazr due to third-party services; or
- Information contained on any linked third party website.
The User agrees that it uses Mindrazr at its own risk.
The User acknowledges that the Company is not responsible for the conduct or activities of any User and that the Company is not liable for such under any circumstances.
The User agrees to indemnify the Company for any loss, damage, cost or expense that the Company may suffer or incur as a result of or in connection with the User's use of or conduct in connection with Mindrazr, including any breach by the User of these Terms of Service.
In no circumstances will the Company be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential or indirect damages, personal injury, illness or death, damage to property, loss of property, loss or corruption of data, loss of profits, goodwill, bargain or opportunity, loss of anticipated savings or any other similar or analogous loss resulting from the User's access to, or use of, or inability to use Mindrazr, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, in equity or any other legal theory, and whether or not the Company knew or should have known of the possibility of such damage, personal injury, illness or death, or business interruption of any type, whether in tort, contract or otherwise.
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Modern plumbing technology, while bringing us convenient new options such as trenchless plumbing repairs, has also brought us the cross bore problem. A cross bore is where underground utilities intersect, causing the integrity of the utilities or the underground structures to be compromised as a result. This happened recently to a woman in Minnesota, who lost her home in an explosion that occurred when her local plumber hit a gas line while unblocking a drain using a snake. Cross bores can be prevented, however, using these methods recommended by Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA):
Follow All Plumbing Codes
Ontario has specific rules that apply to homeowners doing plumbing repairs or installation. The first rule is to call for a natural gas safety inspection, which you can do by phoning Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255. The department has officers on duty 24/7 and there's no charge for the inspection. Before you do anything—even clearing a blocked sewer line outside your perimeter wall—call the number and provide your location, contact information and a time for an onsite meeting.
Camera Inspection Can Find Cross Bores
Camera inspections are a popular method of preventing the risks associated with cutting a gas line during plumbing work. Reports show that cross bores exist in numbers of between 2 and 3 per mile of sewers inspected by the authorities. Some of these are homes while others are hospitals and schools, and each is a ticking time bomb waiting to go off the next time the building has a plugged sewer. By entering the sewer lines with a camera with a radio frequency attached, both a view of the interior as well as the location and depth of cross bores can be found without risk.
Conduct Post-Installation Inspections For Full Safety
Whether you do a camera inspection before attempting plumbing repairs or not it's advisable to get an inspection after the fact, according to the TSSA. This enables the City to update the records on your property, which can be a valuable way to reduce costs the next time you have work that needs to be done. While companies such as Enbridge Gas are reporting that more homeowners are agreeing to these inspections, the biggest challenge to improving record-keeping and safety is still the difficulty associated with getting their agreement.
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The best way to ensure hassle-free plumbing repairs is to call a qualified plumber in Toronto to handle them. Your local contractor is familiar with the City's rules and regulations and knows the risk presented by the maze of pipes underground. He will be able to perform the necessary inspections, check the City's records and avoid any cross bores that exist under your home.
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Pewabic is a National Historic Landmark pottery founded in Detroit in 1903. Today it continues to be an architectural tile studio and educational space that remains a vibrant cultural destination attracting visitors from around the world.
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Neighbors Mary Chase Perry, a successful china painter, and Horace Caulkins, a dental equipment supplier and kiln manufacturer, came together to build a pottery in turn-of-the-century Detroit. Ultimately, it would outlast all the other tile and pottery producers of their time.
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At a time when I regularly hear about comedy clubs struggling to survive it was good this week to hear about two new clubs opening. There's a big new swanky joint in Glasgow and down south in London Pizza Express Live, just round the corner from Holborn station, is putting on stand-up on Monday nights and is a very welcome – and comfy – addition to the live circuit.
Both offer upmarket dining/laughing combinations, which is not always ideal - who wants to hear punchlines drowned out by clanking cutlery? But Pizza Express (I've not been to Glasgow's Rotunda yet) certainly gets the vibe right, with waiter service being discreet. Having said that the 120 capacity room wasn't full on the night I went and maybe it could be a bit harder to be that subtle when the place is sold out.
On the night I went Irishman Andrew Ryan was compering and did a fine job bantering with the crowd. The stage is divided from the audience by a semi-circular shelf where people can put drinks, but this wasn't too much of an issue and in fact the horseshoe shape enabled Ryan to work the room very well, getting plenty of comic mileage, for example, out of two friends who had been best man at each other's wedding.
First act up Ivo Graham also spent a chunk of his set chatting about their respective wedding speeches (after discussing the merits of Pizza Express doughballs - something of a running theme of the night) and at one point even started reading out a speech one of them still had on their phone.
Now for the awkward bit of the review. I thought this was entertaining and fun and having seen Graham's latest show I enjoyed seeing some passive-aggressive off-the-cuff material rather than a tight twenty minutes. The friend I was with, however, had a different opinion. She had been laughing gently but didn't know Graham and thought he was a talented newcomer. When she found out his pedigree she was furious that he hadn't done a proper scripted set. Which just goes to show you can't please everyone.
Next up was the less well-known Niamh Marron who is making a name for herself back in Ireland. I'd liked her in Kilkenny a couple of years ago and her brassy irreverence was effective here too. Maybe it was the intimate feel of the room but she also went big on audience involvement, trying to get everyone to make rude gestures while she filmed them. Naturally some committed themselves to this more than others.
The first act after the interval was Jamie Oliphant, a relative newbie who looks like an off-the-peg young self-deprecating, middle class stand-up (he even had a touch of the gangly Ivo Grahams about him) but had an original way with words and a talent for one-liners and short stories. I presume he is working on a full-length show entitled An Oliphant Never Forgets. If he isn't he should be.
Last on was Phil Jerrod, who impressed me when he supported Romesh Ranganathan on tour last year. Like Ranganathan Jerrod is an angry stand-up but he seems to have mellowed a little since then - he was less shouty and less ranty although that might've been because he was playing a Pizza Express and not the Eventim Apollo.
After pointing out that the horseshoe set up made it look like he was addressing the UN (it looked more like he was addressing a semi-circle of friendly Bond villains to me) he explained that he hadn't been expecting to headline, but inherited top billing when it turned out Ivo Graham had to get to a gig in Kingston.
Jerrod did what I'd expected Graham to do and drew largely on tried and tested material, in his case about the horrors of squeezing into a tiny flat where the shower is at the end of your bed, hipster beards in Brighton and reverting to childhood when you go and stay at your parents, even in your mid-thirties. The biggest chunk of his set, however, was about a painful shopping experience in Fat Face where it was his fat body that caused an embarrassing situation. I'd not seen Jerrod headline before and he handled the unexpected promotion well apart from the fact that he overran.
I have to admit I don't see as many club gigs as I used to so it was illuminating to see how different performers who have done longer shows recalibrate themselves. Should you brutally edit down an Edinburgh show? Should you try something new? My one bit of advice is that when you are the fourth act on the bill at Pizza Express don't refer to the food - you can be pretty sure the other three have already exhausted most of the dough-based humour.
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This homemade costume for girls entered our 2014 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Jean, the 'Eve from Wall-E' costume creator:
My 8 year old Lana wanted to be Eve from Wall-E, and wanted to have the "coolest " costume, so we decided to make her Costume as close to the character as possible. We started with a large latex balloon for the head, applied paper mache to the balloon to create the head, and let it dry, then we searched for the "eyes" we found a gourd shaped water bottle and some blue lights for bicycle spokes at the 99 cent store. We used a soldering iron to cut the eye shapes out of the bottle, and took apart the lights (they were made to light with motion only) to alter the motion mechanism so they stayed lit. The paper mache was "lumpy" so we used felt to cover the head and create a smooth appearance, then we punctured holes in the head and fit the lights in, the placed blue plastic eyes over the lights using a glue gun. We then used her bicycle helmut inside the head shape to secure the head when wearing so it would stay steady and not be too heavy. The helmut fit perfectly as we had a "lip" on the inner edge of the head piece around the bottom. This was a quick easy fix (we initially used floral foam to form a head shape inside, but the head still moved and was unstable when worn).
The body was simply made from 3 small poster boards taped together, cut to form a cone shape and covered with a cotton/spandex blend fabric, we printed the symbol on the chest, covered with clear tape for lamination, and affixed to front with double sided mounting foam tape. Then we sewed the shoulder straps to the body and used no-sew velcro to close the back. We used a long sleeve white shirt and white long gloves (both bought on sale for 8 dollars total). We then cut the arm guards out of poster board and affixed the arms to the shirt using no sew velcro tape. We used an old LED flashlight for her "scanner" (the chest scanner) and affixed using the velcro.
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The Rice Owls (2-5) aren't going to out-physical most football teams. They usually don't have the talent of other teams. So for the Rice Owls to win football games, they need outstanding game plans, solid execution, and they need to eliminate mistakes.
The Owls put those three things together last week and pulled off the upset of their cross-town rivals, the Houston Cougars. But beating the Cougars, who are attempting to prevent heading into a freefall is one thing. This week, they've got to battle the UCF Knights (4-2), who just happen to possess one of the country's top defenses.
Then again, the Owls are coming off a victory, and when a team is coming off of a victory, just about anything is possible. Or say the Owls. Even if that win was against the Cougars.
"That's where you get your confidence back, your swagger back," said Owls head coach David Bailiff. "You have the belief now that you can go on the road and win, you can win at home. That was a big win for this football program, because Houston is a good football team."
The Owls' win over the Cougars was keyed by fantastic special teams that constantly pinned the Cougars deep in their own territory, forcing to them play a long field on possession after possession. The win was also keyed by an offense that not only made long drive after long drive, but unlike in other Rice games this season, scored touchdowns once it got into the red zone. And most importantly, the Owls eliminated the mistakes that have killed them in past weeks.
"The game plan offensively, we thought we had to keep the ball out of their hands as much as we could, and time of possession is important if you're scoring [on those] drives," Bailiff said. 'To hold the ball for 12 minutes in the second quarter, to have the 10-minute time of possession at the end of the game, and with the points, that was really what we needed to keep it out of their hands. We had no turnovers for the second week, and that was really key. And we only had one penalty offensively. It was good."
The Owls will need to do this on Saturday to go to 3-5 on the season because UCF is another team capable of putting up points. But unlike the Cougars, UCF is one of those teams that puts up points by holding onto the football and eating up the clock -- UCF had the ball for 40:09 in last week's 35-14 win over Marshall. So if Rice's offense can play like it did against Houston, long drives, no mistakes, converting in the red zone, then the Owls should be okay despite UCF's so-called top-ranked defense (UCF has defeated South Dakota, Buffalo, UAB, and Marshall, teams not exactly known for top-flight offenses).
The key for the Owls offense will continue to be the presence of tight end Vance McDonald who has become QB Nick Fanuzzi's favorite downfield target. McDonald has battled injuries most of the season, but the offense has clicked when he's been on the field because of his size, ability to run, and willingness to block.
"[Vance] not only helps Nick, [he] helps the coaches," Bailiff says. "It puts you in some schematic situations where you can create some mismatches. He is one of Nick's favorite targets, and part of it is he's open.....And he's also -- we're inches away from springing Sam [McGuffie] and Tyler [Smith] on big runs because of the way he blocks downfield. It's a big man on people down there that's moving people -- he moves people when he starts blocking people downfield."
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The key for the Owls defensively will be shutting down the UCF running game, which is the second-best in C-USA. And the best thing for the Owls defense will be if the Owls offense continues to scores points off of long drives, because if the UCF offense isn't on the field, or doesn't have much time on the clock and it has to go into catch-up mode, then UCF could be in trouble.
"Now that they've got their swagger, they'll be ready to go," Bailiff said.
And while it's good that Rice has its swagger back, it'll be better if they just continue scoring points and eliminating mistakes. Because swagger is nice, but swagger doesn't football games. At least not for Rice.
SOME MISCELLANEOUS NOTES: The C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week was Rice punter Kyle Martens, who continuously pinned the Cougars deep on their end of the field last week. Martens was also just named a first team midseason All-American by Collegefootballnews.com and SI.com. Martens leads C-USA, and is second nationally, with an average of 47.92 yards on 36 punts. Martens credits his season to his snapper Brandon Long, who he calls the best in the country, and Chris Jones and Philip Gaines, the outside guys in the punt formation, for the season he's having. Martens is also a candidate for the Ray Guy Award, which is awarded annually to the nation's top punter....This week's game with UCF is in Orlando, and starts at 2:30 p.m. Houston time. It will be on 97.5 and Comcast Sports South Houston....Bailiff promised that the Bayou Bucket will make its way about the Rice campus throughout the season so that all of the Rice students, faculty, staff, fans, etc. can see it.


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For as much as 10 percent of the business Grounds Maintenance Services in Brookfield, Wisconsin, does each year, owner Todd Ruedt never gets paid. Yet that $110,000 a year isn't a loss for Ruedt's residential and commercial design, installation and maintenance company. Rather, he earns credits – or trade dollars – through the barter exchange he belongs to.
Ruedt isn't the only landscaping business owner discovering the power of barter. Signing up for a barter exchange can help landscape companies fill gaps in their schedules, move excess inventory, attract new customers and create a new source of income that can be used for business expenses ranging from equipment repairs to advertising.
"As a business owner in this economy, you have to be looking at everything to increase your business and productivity. This is another extension of business you can use to grow your company," Ruedt says.
The most basic form of bartering involves an equal trade in which one good or service is swapped for another, generally without any cash exchanging hands. This process is sometimes referred to as "direct trading."
In recent years, bartering has become a more advanced proposition through barter exchanges, where members pay a commission fee to obtain goods or services.
How it works. One of the biggest benefits of a barter exchange is that you don't have to purchase a good or service directly from the company you are doing work for.
When Ruedt lists landscaping services for trade through his barter exchange, anyone interested in those services can contact his company directly to purchase that service. Once the service is completed, Ruedt's company earns trade dollars for the fair market value of the sale. Ruedt can then spend those trade dollars as he wishes for other goods and services available on the exchange. Members get a balance statement every month or can view their accounts and authorize transactions online at any time.
Finding the right fit. Barter exchanges may have a physical location, but many now conduct business solely online. Most barter exchanges charge a one-time membership fee (though some online exchanges waive that), monthly account maintenance fees, and commissions on each transaction.
Barter exchanges are available locally, regionally, and nationally. If you find an exchange you're interested in, check it out on the Better Business Bureau website, talk to current members, or find out if the exchange belongs to the National Association of Trade Exchanges, International Reciprocal Trade Association, or The International Barter Alliance, all recognized industry organizations.
Smart spending. One of the biggest challenges of using a barter exchange is making certain you actually spend the trade dollars you accumulate.
Brian Shelton, owner of Commercial Landscape Management Company in Lyons, Ill., estimates that 5 to 10 percent of his business comes from bartering – an average of $80,000 per year. Shelton says it can be difficult to find the right goods and services to spend trade dollars on.
"Originally we were doing it and we didn't put enough effort into recycling the funds we were making," Shelton says. "Once we put the effort into it, we found ways to spend the money we earned. You can't take it out like cash so you have to spend it."
That's also why he limits how much work his company does through the barter exchange. "There's more business available through trade than we're actually willing to do," Shelton says. "We keep it on a budget so we don't do too much more than we can actually use in a year."
Another reason to balance cash work with trade work is because you still have to pay taxes on your barter earnings – and you can't remove trade dollars from your account to pay for that.
Shelton says the majority of his company's trade dollars go toward business purchases including vehicle and equipment repairs, office supplies, plants or mulch from local suppliers and even helping employees attend trade shows.
Although many companies focus on spending trade dollars on business expenses, the funds also can go toward personal use. For instance, barter exchange members might use funds to purchase meals, fitness equipment, or even family vacations. If trade funds are spent on personal items, those transactions are subject to federal income tax.
"I've spent years figuring out how to spend what we earn through the barter network," Ruedt says. "I've been able to spend 95 percent on business and only about 5 percent on personal. Sometimes I even struggle to find ways to not spend it on our business too quickly."
Ruedt's company uses trade dollars to purchase a variety of products and services, including signage, lettering for trucks and shirts for employees. It also allowed his company to undertake a massive advertising campaign it didn't have the cash flow to tackle.
The barter exchange Ruedt belongs to has more than 20,000 members, which makes it difficult to figure out who to do business with. That's where brokers come in. Brokers get to know the business members and help them earn and spend trade dollars.
"I talk to my broker probably two or three times a week," Ruedt says. "My broker helps me figure out the best person to work with area-wise and dollar-wise. They're an intricate part of the system – the key piece of the puzzle that makes barter happen."
Although both Shelton and Ruedt stress that bartering is only one part of their business, it has become an integral one. "Now I can buy things I was paying cash for through the barter system and keep cash in my pocket," Ruedt says.
And that's a win for any business.
The author is a freelancer based in Lincoln, Ill.
Learn more. Interested in joining a barter exchange but don't know where to begin? Barter exchanges are available locally, regionally, and nationally. A few options:
International Monetary System (IMS) (imsbarter.com) is the largest independent trade exchange in North America. IMS Barter operates in 53 metro markets and boasts more than 16,000 members.
ITEX (itex.com) has 90 franchises and licensees and 23,500 member businesses, with reported transactions reaching $140 million per year.
BizXchange (bizx.com) works with more than 2,000 companies and reports $50 million worth of transactions for goods and services each year.
Regional exchanges abound. A sampling: International Barter Exchange (ibebarter.com) serves Southwest Florida. Southern Barter Exchange (southernbarter.com) is located in Arkansas. And Barter Systems, Inc. (bartersys.com) caters to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. Many regional exchanges have reciprocal relationships with other exchanges to expand their network across the country.
To find a reputable exchange, look for members of the National Association of Trade Exchanges, International Reciprocal Trade Association, or The International Barter Alliance, all recognized industry organizations.


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Highlights of this issue -
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- Read the Ride Report of the Benelli brothers as the Italian company makes its way to India.
- xBhp also rides the BMW K1600 GTL Exclusive in Europe.
- Read the reviews of the KTM RC 390 and RC 200 in this issue.
- All the best launches from EICMA in Italy and Intermot in Germany are brought to you.
- We attend the last round of the 2014 season of MotoGP held in Valencia, Spain.
- This issue of MAX gets you further in depth with your Motorcycle's Suspension.
- We also drive an Exotic four wheeler in the form of the Lamborghini Gallardo on a track.
- Read an awesome travelogue from Spiti and a TVS Apache 180 ABS as we take it around 29 passes in Ladakh.
- We also ride a 29er 0bhp in this issue with the Lapierre Raid 329.
- The xBhp community across the country is active as always, with the 5th ISG2G being held in Wayanad, Kerala and the 18 Degrees Festival in Shillong, Meghalaya.
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Reported: 4/6/2010 12:07:34 AM 00:07
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Location: Cancun (Mexico),
Shape: Triangle
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I am currently in Cancun Mexico and last night we saw a couple sightings of UFO's and it is really interesting because I dont know if you heard the report from an Ohio resident ((name deleted)), He has been recording all his sightings through videos and said they came out about 12 nights in a row, well they camout again tonight. There were 7 of them I saw, a lady brought out some expensive binoculars she had and I go a close look in on them. It was really remarkable. This has sealed the deal for me. There really are UFO's out there. They glow really bright with Red and Green colors, I also sent an email to CNN.


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KIEN GIANG (VNS) — More than 50 kinds of cultural and entertainment activities will be held during the National Tourism Year 2016, hosted by the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kien Giang.
Kien Giang will organise 11 of the activities, including the 10th Khmer Cultural, Sports and Tourism Festival and the Kien Hai Whale Worship Festival.
The remaining activities will be held by the Delta's other provinces. Ha Noi, HCM City, Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue Province will also take part in the National Tourism Year 2016.
Besides vast fertile rice fields, cajuput and mangrove forests, Kien Giang has many tourism destinations such as world-famous Phu Quoc Island, the U Minh Thuong National Park, a wetlands area with many fish and water bird species, and the Ha Tien seaside tourist area. The coastal province, with 143 islands, has great tourism potential. — VNS


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Meet biology and psychology major Lauren Yares '16, a master's of occupational therapy student at St. Catherine University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Q. Tell us about your grad program.
A. The occupational therapy program at St. Kate's is two years of classroom instruction and six months of fieldwork. The program includes four fieldwork rotations, two rotations lasting one week, and two rotations lasting three months.
Q. What's an average day like?
A. My average day consists of four to five hours of class and classwork, such as homework, reading and projects.
Q. Tell us about the challenges and rewards.
A. The greatest challenge on a given day is the stress from my schoolwork. In the first semester, there is a steep learning curve as you must adjust to a new campus, cohort, curriculum, workload, and familiarize yourself with what is means to be an occupational therapist. The best reward is when I sit back and realize that I did it. I did well as an undergrad, got accepted into great graduate programs, and love the program that I chose to attend. I am going to be an occupational therapist. I belong here. I am going to make a difference in people's lives while doing what I love. That makes all of the stress, sleepiness, and frustration seem insignificant.
Q. Looking ahead to after grad school, what's your dream job?
A. I want to either work with young children in an early intervention program or work with persons with mental illness. There is a great variety in what occupational therapy looks like, depending on the setting. I am excited to begin my fieldwork rotations and be able to experience these different settings.
Q. How did AU prepare you for grad school?
A. Augustana supported and prepared me on every step of the journey to graduate school. My advisors and Augustana's liberal arts curriculum helped me to find my passion in occupational therapy. In addition, my connections made through Augustana helped me get a job in the healthcare field, important fellowships, and many shadowing opportunities. These experiences helped make me a competitive candidate. Now that I am in the program, I see how Augustana's strong academic programs helped me develop a drive to achieve, strong study habits and a solid knowledge base.


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The British Fashion Council (BFC) and eBay are excited to announce the opening of the highly anticipated
BFC Contemporary Shop - an exclusive pop-up shopping destination on eBay.co.uk; launching in celebration of London Fashion Week S/S15.
Opening for a strictly limited time (5th – 21st September), style hunters across Europe, will have the chance to own a slice of London Fashion Week.
The boutique will showcase exclusive BFC Contemporary items by four of the talented participating designers in the BFC Contemporary, sponsored by eBay initiative. The designers are: Alexis Barrell, Georgia Hardinge, Paper London, and Zoë Jordan. All of their exclusive items are priced under £100.
The bespoke store on ebay.co.uk, will also feature capsule items from BFC Contemporary designer current season ready-to-wear collections.
To celebrate the launch, eBay has appointed renowned television presenter and fashion journalist,
Louise Roe, as ambassador and model, to show shoppers inspiring ways to style each unique item for A/W14.
Louise Roe, eBay's BFC Contemporary ambassador comments: "For me, contemporary fashion and supporting emerging talent is a real passion. Being a fashion journalist and TV presenter on the red carpet, both in the US and UK, I always watch out for new names in the fashion industry keeping things fresh on the ready -to-wear scene. When eBay approached me about the BFC Contemporary Shop, I was thrilled to get involved. I'm not only inspired by the work of the selected designers and their incredible unique items but am also excited to champion a new initiative, which seeks to help new talent, whilst making London Fashion Week more accessible to fashion fans across the UK."
Alexis Barrell: A collection of painterly statement silk scarves, in a variety of whimsical prints and sumptuous colours, celebrating the international fashion capitals. Perfect, draped around the neck or as the ideal autumn handbag accessory
Georgia Hardinge: A show-stopping directional t-shirt that translates from day to evening.
The sculptural 3D pleated crepe top is a key piece for this coming season's understated minimalist look
Paper London: Two smart and stylish ways to protect your iPhone: 'Orbit', a metallic snap on case, is right in step with this season's high-shine trend and snap on 'Atom' case, juxtaposes a captivating graphic print with bold block colours
Zoë Jordan: A slim-profile silver 'Z' embossed leather clutch with linen back - the chicest way to punctuate any day or evening look. Stow your necessities in the soft grey-lined interior
Melanie Smallwood, Head of Curation and Merchandising at eBay, commented: "We are delighted to launch the BFC Contemporary Shop this season on eBay.co.uk, to celebrate London Fashion Week. Supporting British-based emerging talent is a real passion for us and we're proud to showcase to Europe an exciting array of unique limited edition items, created by our BFC Contemporary designers as well as the edits of their A/W15 collections."
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[Ben Gurion University, Politics] Neve Gordon speaks on Chicago Public Radio on boycotting Israel "to end the extreme oppressive occupation"
Jewish-Arab Coexistence in Israel: Barriers and Opportunities
32 minutes interview
To listen: http://www.chicagopublicradio.org/Content.aspx?audioID=40191
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Neve Gordon is a long time activist in the Israeli peace movement. He's an academic and author of Israel's occupation. Last year Gordon published an editorial in the Los Angles Times that explained his decision to support the Boycott Divestment and Sanctions movement. The Palestinians led, BDS movement began in 2005. Its goal calls for international action "until Israel meets its obligation to recognize the Palestinian people's inalienable right to self-determination and fully complies with international law." Neve Gordon explains his decision last year to support the strategy.
22 Feb. Neve Gordon: the evolving nature of Israel's occupation of the Palestinian population in East Jerusalem, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip


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This forum serves the community of craftsmen and artists involved in the making of modern *high-end* Japanese Swords. Smiths,Polishers, Mounters, Custom Fittings makers, Scabbard Makers (sayashi), Tsukamaki-shi, are welcomed to participate.
Participation in this forum is limited to industry professionals who are in the business / profession of crafting Japanese style swords and who offer their services to the public and derive income from the crafting of Japanese swords.
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Today in 1911: A Timeline of California's Suffrage Vote
From 4 AM on, suffragists waited today for a victory in California. All signs, however, did not point to victory.
October 8, 1911: Suffragists Step Up Their Game in California
Though confident of victory in day after tomorrow's suffrage referendum, some California suffragists are making backup plans in case of defeat.
August 26, 1920: Victory At Last for Woman Suffrage!
Twenty-six thousand, three hundred and thirty-four very long and difficult days ago, a small but brave group of suffrage pioneers declared "… that it is the duty of the women of this country to secure to themselves their sacred right to the elective franchise." Today, they are victorious.
July 14, 1920: Harding Caves to Suffragist Criticism
Any remaining doubts about the National Woman's Party's political clout must certainly have been dispelled today.
July 8, 1916: Alice Paul Pushes Presidential Nominee to Support Suffrage
Alice Paul is back in Washington, D.C., following a meeting with Republican Presidential nominee Charles Evans Hughes at the Hotel Astor in New York City.
July 7, 1920: Democrats Turn the Tide on Suffrage
Governor James Cox of Ohio, who officially became the Democratic nominee for President last night, today sent a telegram to the head of the Democratic State Committee of Louisiana urging reconsideration of that State's recent rejection of the Susan B. Anthony Amendment.
June 6, 1920: Republican National Convention Picket Plans Underway
In keeping with the tradition of the "Silent Sentinels" who picketed President Wilson, there will be no heckling. As before, the messages of the National Woman's Party will be made quite clear by being written on large, colorful banners.
June 5, 1916: Rival Suffrage Groups Take Different Paths to Achieve Bipartisan Support for Women's Vote
An exciting week and a half of activity began today as members of two rival suffrage organizations arrived in Chicago.
June 4, 1919: Women's Suffrage Amendment Headed to States for Ratification
41 years after the Susan B. Anthony Amendment was first introduced into Congress, it's being sent to the states for ratification.
June 3, 1920: Suffragists to Protest Republican National Convention
"We are not content with words on suffrage which are not backed by party pressure. We are protesting against the continued disenfranchisement of women, for which the Republican Party has now become responsible."
May 2, 1913: President Theodore Roosevelt Speaks Out for Suffrage
Theodore Roosevelt joined the ranks of suffrage speakers tonight, and left no doubt he will bring the same enthusiasm and stirring oratory to the "Votes for Women" campaign which have characterized his efforts for other causes he passionately supports.
April 30, 1915: New York Senator Remains Opposed to Suffrage Following Meeting with Movement Leaders
There was a quite frustrating and somewhat heated exchange of views this afternoon in Washington, D.C., as Inez Milholland Boissevain, Doris Stevens, and several other members of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage met with Senator James O'Gorman, Democrat of New York.
April 22, 1919: Suffrage Victories Won Across the Nation
There are now about 15,500,000 women eligible to vote for the next President - a number just 2,000,000 less that the total number of votes actually cast for the two major party candidates in the 1916 Presidential election.
April 21, 1913: Suffrage Debates Continue As Legislators, Religious Figures Speak Out
This certainly has been a newsworthy day for woman suffrage!
April 11, 1915: New York Suffragists Open "Suffrage Shop" On Fifth Avenue
Run by the Women's Political Union, it's at 663 Fifth Avenue, and there is always some sort of activity going on while suffrage items are being sold. Even those basic items are now more numerous and imaginative.
Founding Feminists: October 18, 1915
It's probably a good thing that there is so much work to do today. It doesn't leave anyone with much free time to worry about tomorrow's outcome.
Founding Feminists: September 26, 1968
Their common purpose was to save the N.W.P.'s headquarters, and the property immediately surrounding it.
Founding Feminists: September 23, 1923
I have been as one crying in the wilderness to women of wealth and leisure to give over their pleasure and frivolities and do something to justify their existence. I have cried in vain. No reform ever appealed to people who have all they want.
Founding Feminists: September 19, 1893
In an unprecedented victory for the worldwide suffrage movement, the women of New Zealand won full voting rights today!
Founding Feminists: September 18, 1968
Alice Paul is in full fighting mode today.


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The 1st and the only T20 eneded up with India losing it by 3 runs . India were asked to chase down a target of 181 runs and India managed to score just 177 runs. Here is a look at the hits and flops of the match
Hits of the match:
1: Eoin Morgan: With a complete failure in the ODI series, he had a point to prove to prove to his critics and justify the faith the selectors showed on him after making him the captain of the t20 side. He blasted 71 runs from 31 balls .He was the main reson on why England put up 180 runs on the board.
2: Harry Gurney: He was the main reason why England won the match after Kohli's innings. He gave just 14 runs in his last 2 overs , keeping things very tight and forcing India to need 17 of the last over.
3: Virat Kohli: He finally scored a half century on the tour and ended up scoring 66 runs from 41 deliveries, putting India to a commanding position . but , India could not seal the advantage and lost it by 3 runs.
4:Alex Hales: A limited overs specialist for England did provide the initial burst to the innings but could not manage enough support from the other end initially. He scored 40 of just 25 balls.
5: Karan Sharma: His figures were the best among the Indian bowlers , as far the economy rate is concerned. His figures were brilliant till the first 3 overs but an onslaught from Morgan did ruin his figures with he giving away 17 runs in his 4th over, giving away a total of 28 runs in 4 overs.
Flops of the day
1: MS Dhoni: He batted very slowly after Kohli got out and the required run rate increased upto 12 ad then to 17 in the final over. He looked obvious to take the match to last over, hard to explain the logic behind it. When he can hit it long, why doesn't he try it before?
2: Moeen Ali: He came at 1st down and could not open his account with the bat. With India playing 3 regular spinners in the match, he could have been an asset with the bat for England. Though, he picked up 1 wicket, but he did not contribute with the bat.
3: Joe Root: Though he helped England to stabilise the innings after the loss of 2 wickets, but just took a bit too many deliveries for it and perished when it came to accelerating the innings. he scored 26 runs but took 29 deliveries for it.
4:Jos Butler: He made his reputation in the English arena as a T20 specialist , and slowly making to the Test side on the basis of his limited overs performance. He scored just 10 runs and took 15 balls for that, and at a time when Morgan was going all guns blazing.
5:Mohit Sharma: He has made a good reputation for himself as an end over specialist, bowling various slow ball and yorkers. but today was an off day for him with him going for 39 runs , with just 1 wicket in his bag.
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It seems the natural gas industry is booming these days because of new technology to extract energy from shale down below the earth's surface. As a result, gas supplies are increasing rather than decreasing, and prices are falling for a clean burning power source to heat our homes, cook our food, and even run our vehicles.
The secret of getting more natural gas from shale is a process called Hydraulic Fracturing, or "Fracking." It involvs sending a slurry of chemicals and water down into the earth that breaks the shale and releases the gas. The water and chemicals stay below the surface, and the gas is expelled above ground where it can be collected and turned into fuel.
I felt good when I first heard about fracking and the boom in natural gas. It sounded like at least a partial answer to the need for more U.S. produced energy. Then I watched a film on HBO called Gasland, in which people who live nearby some of the fracking sites could no longer rely on their groundwater. It was so thoroughly polluted by the gas that the water could literally be set on fire as it ran out of the tap.
This week in the New York Times, there was also an article about Europe's resistance to removing natural gas from shale, and while the words "water pollution" were never mentioned, there was clear indication that the Europeans were concerned enough to slow down the development.
Gasland points out the immense amount of U.S. land that is being harnessed for gas development and the potential environmental impact across this area. But, the film is at its best when it tells the story of individuals and how their lives have been changed for the worse by the noxious fumes and polluted water apparently caused by fracking.
Frankly, I wish that Gasland was a trumped up polemic with no basis in reality. But, that's not the way it looks to me. If you watch the film, you'll find out that the industry has received exemptions from most EPA regulations on clean water – all of it carefully arranged through the highest levels of the federal government. Check out the website and you'll read about the disinformation campaign against the film and its producer by the American Petroleum Institute.
We live in an age when greed trumps all, when the good of the nation plays second fiddle to the good of corporate profits, and when corporations can spend on politics with impunity. Maybe fracking is just the solution we need, and that long-term, there won't be any dire consequences. But, thank goodness we still have the freedom to independently speak up through films such as Gasland.


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Once or twice a year, Brethren celebrate what the earliest Christians called agape: the out flowing love that seeks not to receive but to give. Jesus taught us this practice, sharing with his disciples a last, loving meal the night before he died. He washed the disciples' feet, ate supper with them, sought to draw them closer into the fold of his love, and offered them the symbolic bread and cup.
During love feast, we repeat these simple, meaningful acts of Jesus. We gather at tables for a service of remembrance on Maundy Thursday at 6:30 PM which includes the act of lovingly washing each other's feet. At Northview, we give options for feet washing by gender and mixed genders or hand washing. After this loving act, we enjoy a meal together of traditional sop (beef and bread in broth) as well as vegetarian and gluten free options.
Quietly we share communion, the bread and the cup that remind us of Jesus' great gift. The service ends as we renew our commitment to follow his example of sacrificial love. A second Love Feast is on World Communion Sunday in October during our regular worship service. All parts of the traditional service are observed for those who wish to experience any or all the traditional practices.
Before these services, one of the deacons will lead a short time of instruction for those who would like more information.


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New Sideshow Massacre Shirts
The other big news this weekend are two new Sideshow Massacre shirts.
Following the sell out and retirement of my previous robot shirts, I have new robot shirts!
Available in red, grey, light blue and dark blue (only two dark blue left).
I'm also dropping a limited number of the Morgue Style shirts on black and white.
All Sideshow Massacre shirts are now $15
Cold weather mean more layers…which means buy 3 of these shirts and wear them simultaneously. Increase your style and your girth.


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Introduction to Mindfulness – Littleton Public Schools, Fall 2019
October 1, 2019 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An Antidote to Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue
8 hours of renewal and reconnection for ECE–12 educators and staff
∗ Learn mindfulness practices that help you respond rather than react
∗ Practice conversations that help you re-connect to peers
∗ Explore setting boundaries for self care
∗ Gain insight into the dynamics of stress and challenging emotions
∗ Learn a short mindfulness practice to bring back to students or teams
The schedule for the Fall 2019 Course is as follows:
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Course Fees:
Littleton Public School Educators and Staff – $40
Course fees refunded upon course completion
Sponsored by the Littleton Public Schools Office of District Wellness
Course Credits:
A certificate of completion will be awarded. No graduate or salary credits are available for this course.
Cancellation Policy
PassageWorks Institute reserves the right to cancel this course if there is insufficient enrollment. We make that decision in the week prior to the start of class. You can help us avoid this situation by encouraging your colleagues to join you in taking the class.


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The East Bay Bicycle Coalition has two important upcoming events. The EBBC is currently accepting nominations for their 3rd Annual Bike-Friendly Business Awards. The EBBC is also offering free bicycle safety classes this spring where you can learn how to safely drive a bike. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is a group promoting bicycling as an everyday means of transportation and recreation.
Bike-Friendly Business Awards
The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is now accepting nominations for their 3rd Annual Bike-Friendly Business Awards. If you know a business that goes the extra mile to promote bicycling, or makes their workplace a welcoming place for their employees to bike to work, or provides convenient bike parking for customers or helps promote biking in other ways, nominate them for this award. Simply go to: www.ebbc.org/?q=award_nomination to submit a nomination by March 25th. Each winning company receives an award certificate from the Bicycle Coalition recognizing their company as an official "bicycle-friendly business", as well as great prizes and recognition at the Bay Area's largest Bike Happy Hour Party to be held on May 10, 2012.
Traffic Safety 101 Classroom and Road Class
Through a special two-part course, bike riders can learn all about safe bike riding. The course works as follows:
Day One: Traffic Safety 101 Classroom The Day 1 Traffic Safety 101 Classroom workshop will consist of a three and a half hour classroom course where participants will learn the basics of safe cycling. Participants will learn the basic rules of the road as they apply to bicyclists, how to dress and equip your bicycle, helmet fitting, using transit, safety information and the main principles of riding predictably, visibly and communicating with motorists by your actions and signals. This class is designed for adults 14 years and over and no bike is needed for this portion of the class. Day one classes are being offered throughout the Bay Area during April, May and June including a class in Dublin on April 19th. Please visit www.ebbc.org/safety for full details and to sign up for a class online.
Day Two: Traffic Safety 101 Road Class The On-Road Instruction class will consist of a six and a half hour on-road course that provides an opportunity to put into practice what was learned in the Classroom workshop. This is an on-your-bike practice session, working in small groups with certified instructors to improve your handling skills, emergency maneuvers, and ability to safely share the road with other traffic. Drinks and snacks are provided. This class does require a bicycle. Day two classes are currently schedule for April 14th in Berkeley and May 5th in Alameda. Please visit www.ebbc.org/safety for full details and to sign up for a class online. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition will be giving out free bike lights for those completing both classes.
Additional Information
Additional information is available about the Bike Friendly Business Awards, the free bike safety classes, family cycling workshops, kids bike rodeos, commuter workshops and the East Bay Bicycle Coalition. For details, please refer to the East Bay Bicycle Coalition representative below.
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Common might be putting his film career on hold and gearing up to release his long-awaited album, The Dreamer, The Believer. Common says the album is "the essence of what hip-hop feels like, just good music." While in Hawaii for a recent show, the Chicago rapper debuted "Believe." It sounds pretty hot and of course, we're always excited to hear G.O.O.D. Music. Now we need that CDQ!
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