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Successful display advertising proactively targets new customers by placing interesting, relevant ads in front of them when they're most likely to convert.
In today's banner-blind world, it takes a lot of strategy to win at display advertising. You have to know when, where and how to use it.
Display advertising is best for building awareness and keeping your business top of mind. For example, if you're launching a new product or trying to establish your brand, display advertising can be a great way to get on (and stay on) your audience's radar.
Overall, while display advertising can be challenging, when done right it can drive great results.
Right Place, Right Time
To succeed at display advertising, your ads need to show up in front of users in the right place, at the right time. Fortunately, platforms like Google offer a variety of powerful contextual targeting options to place ads in front of users where and when they're most likely to respond.
The average person is served over 1,700 banner ads per month. The best way to stand out is to have an ad worth looking at! Other than being obnoxious, which isn't a great strategy, the best way to get noticed is to advertise to an audience that is highly interested in your offering.
Your offer also needs to be competitive with other display ads in your niche. As with any other form of advertising, it's important to do your research. By identifying where your competitors are running their ads and what their offers are, you can determine how best to advertise your own offering.
At Donalds & Charleston, we use specialized tools and in-depth analytics to design and refine our display advertising campaigns. This allows us to beat out competitors and produce meaningful awareness and conversions.
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Both of my parents are diabetic, how can I prevent from becoming diabetic myself?Nature vs. nurture, and how we can control our lifestyle
The causes of diabetes have been described as multi-factorial and nature versus nurture. This means many of us may have inherited the bad genes to cause diabetes in the early years or later years of our lives. Even so, we can severely reduce our chances of becoming diabetic through lifestyle management. If lifestyle management were a pill, it will sell like hot pancakes literally, because it can reduce our risk of having cardiovascular disease including hypertension, heart failure, strokes, diabetes, heart attacks, artherosclerosis and atrial fibrillation by about 80% according to recent research in the literature.
Smoking and physical inactivity are among the top risk factors. Others are stress, the American diet linked to obesity, high blood pressure and high blood cholesterol.
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The purpose of this page is to see usage by looking at sample code, and have a link to the thorough documentation.
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basic structure: very top level keywords are the optional "namespace" and "use" top level keywords are: interface, class, struct, mixin inside interface are: def, pro, get, set inside class are: def, var, pro, get, set, const, test inside def there can be: test, require, ensure, body - or the beginning of code. examples: ... valid keywords inside a method (def): you can have "trace, assert" wherever you want inside a method very useful for debugging are trace (also accepts multiple variables)
def linear(a as number, x as number, b as number) as number trace a,x,b res = a * x + b trace res return res
assert accepts a boolean, with one expression per line. example: contracts example: def gap(a as uint, b as uint) as uint require 0 <= a <= 1000, 0 <= b <= 1000 # a >= b # enable this line (or change to ints) to fix the definition ensure result <= 1000 body res = a - b # is something wrong with this code? (when b > a, uint handles negatives by going to uint's maxvalue) trace res return res # without contracts you might get surprising values, not knowing why
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Web Components: How To Craft Your Own Custom Components
Web Components: How To Craft Your Own Custom Components
With Web Components, web designers and developers are no longer limited to the existing HTML tags that browser vendors provide.
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Web components allow for reusability and the ability to associate JS behavior with your markup. Developers can search for existing components created by other developers on the web components registry. In the absence of suitable existing custom elements, developers can create theirs and make it available for others by publishing it to the registry.
What Are Web Components?
There are some sets of rules and specifications that you need to follow to develop web components. These specifications are classified into four categories:
- Custom Elements
- Shadow DOM
- HTML Imports
- HTML Template
We'll talk about these specifications in the latter part of this post. But let's quickly learn how to use web components.
How to Use Web Components
The first step is to browse the element registry. Check for the components that you are interested in, then go through the README to know how to import it and use it in your web applications.
The web component registry has two main sections:
- elements: These are custom elements in the registry.
- collections: These are sets of custom elements. An example is the awesome-chart-elements collection that contains eight awesome elements for working with charts in a web app.
An example web component you can install is juicy-ace-editor. You can install it by following these processes:
Make sure you have bower installed, or else run:
npm install -g bower
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ace-editor component like so:
bower install juicy-ace-editor --save
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index.html file and import the
juicy-ace-editor component like this:
<link rel="import" href="bower_components/juicy-ace-editor/juicy-ace-editor.html">
And place the component on the page like this:
<juicy-ace-editor theme="ace/theme/monokai" mode="ace/mode/javascript"></juicy-ace-editor>
This is an example of the component in the
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I'm preparing to return down to the Peruvian jungle soon and dialed-in my kit for the adventure. I'm building a class to teach the students I'll have on packing, sleep systems, cooking systems, clothing systems, and having the necessary tools and contingency items for the jungle environment. Since I was already taking photos of the layout for my students, I figured I would share them here on the HPG Forum as one example of a way to explore the capacity and versatility of HPG packs and components. In this case, an Umlindi base pack, with a Tarahumara, Recon Belt, and Recon Kit Bag as my additional "containers". It does show just how much can go in and attach to HPG packs. I have this load-out set up for 3 full days (2 nights). I could add a bit more food and take it out to 5 days fairly easily. I haven't weighed the full load-out, but I am figuring somewhere in the 50 lb. range, especially due to the rope and safety gear.
This is a photo-heavy thread (25 in all), and folks will notice some redundant items and other components that aren't necessarily jungle-specific, like the High Angle Kit (HAK) I will have along. In the case of the redundant items (med items, fire starters, etc.), these will be used during some of the training, and also in case somebody needs medical aid. In the case of the HAK, the terrain will require the use of some of it to avoid a bad fall and to allow more efficient movement. Some of it will also be used for some Helo operations we will be conducting there. Hope this helps some folks out there for ideas and plans of their own. As always, questions and comments are welcome!
Ken sends.
Fully packed, minus the rope, helmet, and runners for the High Angle / Helo Ops Kit.
The 'Lindi, Tara, and Recon Belt, with some components. One thing currently not in the photo is my DeLorme inReach Explorer and the radio I will be carrying.
Recon Kit Bag, all set up.
Everything from the Kit Bag.
Sleep System. Hammock with bug screen & rain fly, Mountain Serape, Klymit Recon air mattress, and cordage for pitching my fly.
The Mountain Serape is already inside the hammock...ready to go.
Survival Kit and IFAK / Trauma Kit mounted on a Tarainsert. This will ride in the Tarahumara. I can then either pull components out and put them in the sustainment pouches on my belt, or detach the Tara from the 'Lindi and carry it docked or undocked with my Recon Belt for side treks.
Cooking & Water Purification System. Solo Stove with alcohol burner, wind screen with fatwood sticks, and First Need XLE Elite Water Purifier. I can also set up the stove as a hanging system.
Tools. My DIY Alpenstöck (broken down for transport), with BD shovel head (latrines, water seep holes, etc.) & my Condor Warlock for camp chopping duties.
Recently picked up a SOLKOA Grip-S survival saw / tool. I then bought a 7" pruning blade and some hex head files for it. Going to test out the wire saw capability and the other tools while out in the jungle. Also added a Work Sharp sharpening device and a KleenBore cloth to keep things sharp and free of rust. It all fits nicely in a HPG Tool Roll.
Spare medical items and medicines in two Magpul DAKA Pouches. These will be along as anti-Murphy items, as well as daily use of the anti-malarial prophylaxis. We'll be giving the students some training on improvised medical techniques out there, as well.
High Angle & Helo Ops Kit. Static ropes, runners, carabiners (locking and wire gate), gloves, Arcteryx belt with leg loops, & BD helmet with goggles.
Some comfort items for the jungle camp. Thermarest collapsible pillow & Crazy Creek Hexlite chair, which is wrapped up in my double-sided pack cover (orange & multicam). The pack cover also functions in a signal role, as well as a rain catch.
Spare clothing. Patagonia Jungle Uniform, Ex Officio boxers, two pair lightweight Merino blend socks, & a t-shirt for sleeping in.
Rain gear & Crocs for around the jungle camp & in the hammock. Ultralight Wild Things Tactical Windshirt & Windpants. These roll up very small & shed rain pretty well. Also pretty good for taking the chill out of the night or early morning.
Daily wear clothing. OR lightweight boonie & Bug-out Gaiters, Multicam Patagonia Jungle Uniform with knee pads, netting scarf, & Garmont Jungle Boots.
Enough food & energy snacks for 3 days...more if I stretched it out.
Personal Hygiene Kit. I may substitute the Dr. Bronner's soap for No-Rinse Bathing Wipes, & change out the toothbrush for my tiny fold-up one, if I can find the dang thing. Body / foot powder is a must.
Many thanks! It's all about spreading knowledge here on the HPG Forum. Welcome aboard.
Thanks, J. Glad to be of assistance.
The hard-shelled survival kit is essentially a SOLKOA SUMA Pro (http://www.fast-fire.com/suma-elite-k...), except this one I have has a few items that are different because it was issued to me during my past military life. Certain items aren't available outside of the SOF world, but the SUMA Elite in the link I attached has pretty much every single thing. Aside from the SUMA Pro, I am carrying a RapidPure Pioneer Survival Straw Purifier (small blue bag), a couple chemlites, a hank of cordage and small gauge wire, a tube of crazy glue, two cubes of SOLKOA FastFire (small foil packets), a small tin of Überfire, some petroleum jelly cotton balls inside the S&S Precision waterproof container (coyote colored dip can), orange 8 liter waterproof bag (signaling and water procurement), and some packets of Katadyn Micropur tablets.
You bet, El Mac!
1) Bug Spray: The small bottle in the photo that shows the Umlindi with some components around it is Repel 100 (99% & change DEET), and also a small emergency head net from Sea to Summit. The other small (blue) bottle is sunscreen, which may or may not be needed. I also have a larger bottle of bug spray called Jungle Juice (also almost 100% DEET), available at REI. I used Permethrin on my clothing, hammock, gaiters, hat, and pack. Sawyer brand. Hung the items up outside, sprayed them down, and then left to dry. I also use a bit of mint toothpaste on my hammock lines once it is up. The Izula Leaf Cutter ants don't like it and don't cross over it.
2) OD Canteens: These are new ones that a buddy of mine from my past life had made and sent me to test out. He calls them Ranger Canteens. The mouth is the exact same size as a standard wide-mouth Nalgene and they hold a quart. Lower profile than standard USGI or Nalgene Oasis (not as tall). They still fit in HPG canteen holsters. These test models are not BPA free, however. He is in the process of getting the Army to buy them...at least for SOF units. Once that happens, he will have manufacturing done in the US for Berry compliance, and also have them made BPA free. I'm going to provide him with some test data based on usage during my upcoming trips to Peru, Paraguay, and South Africa. Basically, I'll see how well they do and whether I can break them through hard-use.
3) Full-Up weight: Haven't weighed it yet with all water in canteens and fully packed, but it "feels" in the 50lb 'ish range....inclusive of my High angle Kit. Not light, but once again...I am taking some redundant items along on purpose (fire, signal, shelter, meds), some contingency items for student emergencies, and some Group Jungle Camp items for more folks than myself to use.
If my buddy gets them mass produced, I'll be certain to post a link for how to purchase!
J....no worries! Totally not pestering. The whole point of this forum is to get folks thinking about different techniques and what they carry in the backcountry...and why. That's how knowledge gets disseminated. Yeah...the survival kit really is that "back-up to the back-up". In the course I teach, we preach a layered approach. Meaning, each successive layer in your total kit is meant to compliment or augment the one before it. The small Personal Survival Kit or PSK is intended to get someone through about 24 to 48 hours...if I had to hang a number on it. The next level would then be the Go-Bag or Sustainment Pack, meant for anywhere between 72 and 120 hours....maybe more dependent on the environment and season. Another rule of thumb we follow is working versatility and the PACE (Primary-Alternate-Contingency- Emergency) principle into the total kit / load-out as much as reasonably possible. Also, there's an old saying among Rangers and Special Forces guys from my past life: "Two equals one, and one equals none." Basically, always try and have a back-up to the primary. You can get neurotic about it and have a 150 lb. ruck....but if kept in perspective, the saying makes sense.
The other side of that coin is the very minimalist approach....of which I've had some experience with when I used to alpine climb a lot. Every single ounce is then hyper-analyzed. Generally, for a long alpine climb at altitude, if a piece of kit or climbing equipment wasn't going to be used at least twice....then it didn't go. This was even taken down to the point where meals and warm gear were shared for the trip. Sometimes it works out great and you move nice and speedy, and sometimes you get your butt handed to you when Murphy shows up...often in the form of unforeseen or miscalculated weather. Or even worse, an accident of some kind where more time than intended is spent on the mountain at altitude. Lots of stories written over the years that describe such epics and it's all down to your personal choices for what to take at the end of the day.
Finally, I will carry some more things than I really absolutely need on some of my trips, because I tend to enjoy the whole adventure more if I have most everything I need to make for a comfortable camp, and am prepared to handle emergencies and contingencies. Spent plenty of time just "embracing the suck" and being miserable. I'm finally able to get back to actually enjoying the trips to austere locations, while still having a good challenge.
Muchas Gracias! I still like MC for certain missions and environments.
Good deal. To reiterate, I am carrying some things in this full kit because I'll be teaching a group of people, so several things will be used by the entire group. My load-out would change a bit if it were just me by myself going.
It's a bit shorter than my Ute, has enough capacity (especially when combined with the Tara), and it's part of my MC package. I carried my Ute down there on the first trip and it worked great, as you might imagine. The Ute does just about anything well. But then, so does the Umlindi....as long as there's enough room. In this case there is.


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We went up to the boat last week to enjoy some of this lovely weather and do a few jobs that I didn't manage to do when we were out. We did our usual journey which now involved going up the three Calcutt locks and then a cruise through the countryside towards Braunston. As it was so hot we stopped just past bridge 103 for the day with a BBQ in the evening. Thursday started a lot cooler as we cruised into Braunston for a few things which included a trip to the butchers in the village for some of their great lamb chops.
Just outside Braunston is the remains of an old railway bridge that used to be home to a narrowboat when we first had the boat. Not sure if he was a fan of the group but the track from their 1979 album The Wall- Another brick in the wall- would be very appropriate.
|This young swan would insist on tapping on the boat by the side hatch for food
|We managed to miss the majority of the rain last week except for a shower that came along just as I was finishing off the lamb chops- ah the English BBQ
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As you know, I photograph ants. Lots of them. There's good reason for this, aside from my formal training as an ant biologist. Ants and other social insects make fascinating subjects. Their social habits parallel our own enough, perhaps, to allow us the illusion of relating to the insects. In ants, we see a little bit of ourselves.
Yet photographing arthropods as societies carries the same aesthetic challenges as photographing crowds of people. A sea of bodies can look like just so much soup, a messy tangle of detail without any salient features to grab our interest. Consider a clump of fire ants:
Is the viewer supposed to see anything in particular? I'm not sure. It's just a mess of fire ants.
Contrast the fire ant slurry to another image of a related species, a southern thief ant:
Here, a single individual (at center left; I shouldn't have to point her out!) emerges in color and definition from her sisters. I find this image considerably more accessible.
This leads me to one of my photographic axioms: Follow a single individual even when composing images of large groups.
Sometimes, a candidate stands out on its own, as in these desert termites:
Other times, the key individual is perhaps more subtle, but separable based on color and position. For me, the yellow bee facing upward at center left is the anchor of this image:
Sometimes, choosing the key individual is a matter of focus:
I had already been photographing ants for several years before I realized I was subconsciously composing images this way. Paradoxically, it seems to work. An effective strategy to photograph sociality is to emphasize the individuality of the constituents.


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- Word Tree View - A text based analysis tool that allows you to search for and identify themes around the language people are using. The tool will analyze the words contained in the entries you are currently filtering by in the "Show Me" filters.
- Word Selection - There are two ways to select a starting word to explore in the Word Tree. First is the Word Cloud which shows you the words that appear the most amongst the responses you are currently exploring. If you click on a word it will appear as the root word in the Tree. Second is the search field which allows you to enter in a word of your choosing to use as the root word in the Tree.
- Word Tree - This is where the magic happens. The "Word Tree" display shows you how language is being used in context. To explore a branch click on the word at the base of that branch. If you'd like to go back just click on the root word again.
- Response Tiles - The response tiles displayed reflect the words you are exploring in the tree. If you click into a response you will see the applicable text highlighted for easy location.
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Holcim has said that its Holcim said that its joint venture Hubei Huaxin Cement has seen annual sales growth of 30 per cent since it invested in the company.??Holcim entered the Chinese market in 1995, a report by China Daily states.
In 1999, the company made a strategic investment in Huaxin Cement, in Hubei province, and became the company's largest shareholder in 2008. Currently, Holcim holds about 42 per cent of Huaxin's shares.
Last year Huaxin Cement benefited from government investment in infrastructure and residential construction. Considerably more building materials were sold in all segments and the process of vertical integration continued. Financial performance improved in part because selling prices increased in the fourth quarter as a result of the customary seasonal bottlenecks affecting the electricity grid.
In 2011, Huaxin Cement acquired three plants in the province of Hubei with a capacity of 5Mt of cement. Huaxin Cement's first two aggregates plants in Wuxue and Yangxin will start operations in 2012. Located close to the Yangtze river, they give the company access to the major markets in Shanghai and Nanjing.Published under Cement News


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Connecting With Your Audience: How Personas Can Help
Consider that you are writing a user guide for the latest smart phone that is launched in the market. You know that billions of people across the world could be prospective buyers; people from different walks of life, people of different age groups and people with different mobile usage skills.
And, you want your document to satisfy all your user's needs!
Is that even possible? Where do you start?
What if you started by classifying your target audience (smartphone users) into 3 groups based on their age? For example, Senior citizens (55 and above), Middle-aged adults (36 to 55 years), and young adults (18 to 35 years). And then, you then picked a representative from each group who you think would be a typical smartphone consumer in that group. What if you now designed your document based on the needs of those three people? Wouldn't that be much easier?
That representative in each group that you pick, qualifies to be a Persona.
Defining a Persona
Personas are archetypes built to identify real users' profiles, needs, wants and expectations in order to design the best possible experience for them.
A persona is depicted as a specific person but is not necessarily a real individual; rather, it is synthesized from the observations of many people, in this case, many prospective smartphone consumers in the specific age group.
So, what does a persona look like?
While a persona is usually a one-pager document, it is more than just a deliverable. What's more important is that it provides a fundamental understanding of a user in the group.
Let's take an example.
Meet Mr. Ram, a prospective smartphone consumer, who is a senior citizen.
From Mr. Ram's persona above, we can gather that:
- He is a first time smartphone user, which gives a clue on the level of detail he would look for in a smartphone user guide.
- He prefers doing things independently. Notice when he says "I don't want to bother people asking them for help on simple tasks. If only I can figure out how to do it myself." So, he is the type who would read up available help material before he asks friends, family etc.
- He really looks forward to making video calls to his grandchild abroad, meaning he has a real need to buy the smartphone, and he most likely will.
How Are Personas created?
Personas can be created in a myriad of ways, but you could follow this general formula:
- Interview and/or observe an adequate number of people.
- Find patterns in the interviewees' responses and actions, and use those to group similar people together.
- Create archetypical models of those groups, based on the patterns found.
- Record your persona.
- Drawing from that understanding of users, create user-centered documentation.
- Share those models with other team members and stakeholders.
Why Personas?
- To build empathy: When you create a persona, you are crafting a lens through which you can see your user's world. With those glasses on, you gain a perspective similar to theirs.
- Develops focus
Personas help you to define who the documentation is being created for and who not to focus on.
- Helps communicate and form a consensus
A persona, as a deliverable, helps to communicate research findings to people who were not able to be a part of the interviews with users. When all team members share the same understanding of their audience, then building a consensus on important issues becomes easier.
- Helps make and defend decisions
Just as personas help to prioritize who to design for, they also help to determine what to design for them. When a design choice is brought into question, defending it based on real data and research on users (as represented by the persona) is the best way to show others the logical and user-focused reasoning behind the decision.
- Measures effectiveness
Personas can be stand-in proxies for users when the budget or time does not allow for testing with real users. If someone who is play-acting a persona cannot figure out how to use a feature or gets frustrated, then the users they represent will probably have a difficult time as well.
The bottom-line
Designers don't always know what is best — but sometimes users do and that is what personas are for: to stand up and represent real users, since real users can't be there when the design process takes place.
In your next project, consider how personas can ensure success, and satisfy the needs of all users!
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- Ira Richards, Esq. - Board Chairperson
Ira Neil Richards is a partner in the law firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP. He is Chair of the Firm's Class Action Practice Group and the Firm's Political Action Committee. In addition, he is a certified yoga instructor.
Ira practices nationally representing clients in complex litigation matters. He has decades of experience in litigating complex, multiparty class actions for businesses and government agencies on both the plaintiffs' and defendants' sides. His class action experience spans a variety of substantive areas, including antitrust, securities, and consumer matters. He also represents clients in matters involving issues of corporate governance disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions, and securities sales and valuations. In addition, Ira represents government agencies in matters under state and federal law. As an appellate advocate, Ira has argued cutting edge issues in federal and state appellate courts.
- Rosemary Conroy Hughes - Board Vice Chairperson
Rosemary Conroy Hughes is an IT Project Manager whose specialization in technology solutions for health and human services agencies is mission-driven, and personal. Rosemary's experience in program development and evaluation for a wide range of social service agencies in Philadelphia led to her current career in "behind the scenes activism," helping nonprofit organizations to implement state of the art technology, and business process improvements. Rosemary has been involved with Pathways to Housing PA as an advisor and supporter for four years. She and her husband, Paul, have five grown children and one remarkable granddaughter, Cordelia.
- George Sabo, IV - Board Treasurer
George Sabo, IV is a senior manager with the accounting firm RSM US LLP (RSM) and has 20 years of public and private accounting experience. He has worked with a wide array of industries including real estate, manufacturing, government contracting, education, gaming, and entertainment, franchisee/franchisor, food services, financial services, health care, and employee benefits plans. George's real estate background includes commerical, and multi-family properties, hotels, and shopping malls. George also has extensive experience with Federal and State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit and New Markets Tax Credit transactions. Before joining RSM, George held positions in a publicly traded battery manufacturing company, and a local accounting firm, in which he had extensive experience in auditing, consulting, internal controls, taxation, outsourced accounting services, and financial forecasting.
George serves diverse clients from closely held (family owned) companies to nationally, and internationally traded public companies. George has prided himself on being able to assist companies with applying best practices in operating their businesses resulting from a wide array of value-added recommendations in internal controls, streamlining processes, better utilization through the use of technology, and recommendations related to utilization of resources.
George has a bachelor's degree in business administration from Drexel University and is a Certificated Public Accountant (CPA).
- Brian Rodin - Board Secretary
Brian currently serves as a Senior Delivery Manager at Deloitte. His expertise lies in customer experience measurement, conducting various market research studies, and leading engagements in brand compliance inspection programs. For Deloitte, he also leads community service projects on behalf of his colleagues with the WIlliam Way LGBT communiity center, and helps lead the LGBT business resource group, GLOBE, and its programming. When not working, you can typically see him participating in the Stonewall Sports Leagues, playing kickball, dodgeball, billiards, and bowling.
Brian holds a MA in Psychology from Syracuse University.
Doug Bloom
Doug is an Executive Coach, serving CEOs, entrepreneurs, investors, and other wealth creators. Doug is also the Philadelphia Chair for TIGER 21, an international organization of high net worth individuals. From 2006 through 2016, Doug was Chairman and CEO of RealWinWin, a privately held, venture-backed company, headquartered in Philadelphia, and sold to BidEnergy in 2016. RealWinWin was the industry leader for identifying, and capturing energy-efficiency rebates, and incentives in support of "national brand" customers and vendors. Doug's operational experience includes senior leadership roles in business development, investment and IT with increasingly senior roles in the sales organizations of three national, cable-based telecommunications providers. Doug's investment background includes private equity, futures portfolios, and positions with two leading east coast venture capital firms. Doug has held hands-on, start-up roles in retail, consulting, software, and business services, and has served on multiple private Boards. Doug also serves other non-profits in the Philadelphia region through COMPASS. Doug has an MBA from the Wharton School, and MSE from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA degree from Colgate University.
Renata Cobbs-Fletcher
Renata has over 20 years of experience in leading social program design, implementation, research, and policies, as well as in direct service and fund development. Working in Philadelphia and in over 25 U.S. cities and ten countries across five global regions, she is passionate about social justice, and social change. Renata is currently President & CEO of Northern Children's Services. Renata received a B.A. from Spelman College, and an M.S. in Social Change Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a Fellow at the Wharton Leadership Program for the Lipman Family Prize, an annual global prize that celebrates leadership and innovation among organizations creating positive social impact.
Renata has authored or co-authored over ten publications, has testified before several U.S. Congressional Committees, and has made many presentations, including for the Brookings Institution, the White House Office for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, and the National Urban League.
Evan Figueroa-Vargas
Evan Figueroa-Vargas, a native of Puerto Rico, has lived in Philadelphia since 1987. Evan works with people experiencing chronic homelessness as a program manager at Mental Health Partnerships and is a Certified Recovery Specialist and a National Certified Peer Specialist. Evan shares his own experiences as a person in long-term recovery from a substance use disorder, and mental health condition to support others seeking recovery. A passionate advocate dedicated to community service, Evan volunteers as a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Recovery Month Planning Partner, IBX Foundation's Someone You Know Campaign, a Peer Culture Transformation Advisory Board member for the Department of Behavioral Health, and Intellectual Disabilities, as past sub-committee member of the Mayor's Opioid Task Force. Evan is a graduate of Community College of Philadelphia, Eastern University, and is a Social Work graduate student at Widener University.
Elisa Foster
Elisa Foster currently serves at the Associate Director of Penn Women's Center at the University of Pennsylvania where she advocates for gender equity among all areas of the campus community. Prior to joining Penn in 2017, Elisa served as the Manager of the Women's Leadership & Mentorship Program at Robert Morris University. Elisa's background also includes grant writing and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations throughout the Philadelphia region as a consultant for Fairmount Ventures and a fundraiser for the Women's Business Development Center and Urban League of Philadelphia. She also served as a marketing coordinator and market researcher for The Melior Group where much of her work focused on helping colleges and nonprofit organizations meet the needs of their constituencies.
Elisa has continued to use her nonprofit background through community service. She has previously served as an Executive Service Corps Volunteer at the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management and a board member of Ursuline Support Services in Pittsburgh. She holds a BA and MA in Communication from Villanova University.
- Kas Garnes, MBA
Kas Garnes, MBA, is Vice President of Seamless Access at Jefferson Health.
During her tenures at Jefferson, Virtua and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, she has led several areas within physician and hospital operations. Community involvement has always been at the center of Kas' being. She is an active board member of St. Mary's Respite (an organization that supported families affected by AIDS/HIV). She is an active volunteer with My Sister's Place (a rehab housing facility for mothers with substance abuse issues). Kas is also the committee chair for the Mentor Program with the Philadelphia chapter of HFMA (healthcare financial management association).
Kas recieved a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from John Hopkins University and on MBA with a concentration in Finance from Drexel University. She continues at Drexel as an adjunct professor in the Health Administration Department.
Shirley Grass, MSOD
Shirley is an Organizational Development Consultant who combines expert consulting skills, leadership development curriculum design, and performance coaching intelligence to forge and maintain relationships that lead to enterprise-wide cohesion and alignment between teams and the broader corporate mission. Known for her keen observance of system dynamics; her experiences include group facilitation, a collaborative approach to change management and systems, and the ability to co-create environments conducive to problem solving. She is passionate about working to create inclusive work places that include all; while contributing to society's greater good. Her human capital management experiences have been in non-profit management, higher education administration and the corporate sector. Shirley holds a MS in Organizational Development from American University School of Public Affairs. She resides in Mt. Airy with her husband Randall.
Jessi Ray Koch
Jessi Ray Koch has a personal and professional dedication to building a more equitable and beautiful world through innovative community planning and engagement. She recently returned to her hometown of Philadelphia where she works as a private consultant. Jessi served as a State and Local Policy Senior Specialist for Grounded Solutions Network, and prior to that was a Senior Planner with the City of Austin's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office where she focused on affordable housing policy and development in support of a more affordable Austin for all residents. Jessi attended the University of Texas in Austin where she received her MS in Community and Regional Planning and MS in Urban Design.
Priya Mammen, MD, MPH
Priya Mammen is an Emergency Physician and public health advocate. After graduating from Tufts University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Child Development in 1997, she worked with John Snow, Inc. and the US Agency for International Development (USAID). She was engaged in health systems development in war-torn countries, such as Cambodia, and specifically focused on the integration of reproductive health services to the community health infrastructure by facilitating interagency collaborations. Dr. Mammen completed a Masters in Public Health at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and her medical education at Temple University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Emergency Medicine at Temple University Hospital. Her research interests include Emergency Department utilization by the medically underserved and as a point of access to care.
Dr Mammen served as Director of Public Health Programs and Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson Health. Interagency work has continued throughout her academic career, involving the American Public Health Association (APHA), the Philadelphia Medical Examiners Office, Region III Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA) and the Pennsylvania Overdose Prevention Task Force. She facilitated ED-based public health initiatives within Jefferson Health, including safe opioid prescribing guidelines, overdose prevention, integrative services for patients experiencing homelessness, and HIV and Hepatitis C screening as Director of Public Health Programs. She was appointed to the Mayor's Task Force to Combat the Opioid Epidemic in Philadelphia and also served on the subcommittee for Service Access, Best Practices and Treatment Providers. Dr Mammen was inducted as a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia in 2015 and currently serves as the Chair of the Section on Public Health and Preventive Medicine as well as on the Board of Trustees of the College. She was named a Fellow of the Lindy Institute of Urban Innovation with a focus on urban resilience. In 2018, she joined the Board of Directors of Pathways to Housing PA and was invited as a speaker for TEDx West Chester. Dr. Mammen's career is marked by the consistent application of her experience and perspective as an emergency clinician to serve the well-being of her patients on the spectrum from individual to population health.
William E. Parshall
William Parshall is currently the Director of Temple University Center City and Off-Campus Programs and Training. Prior to his arrival at Temple in 2001, Mr. Parshall was an Associate Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Drexel University. He received his B.A. in political science from Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls, New York and his Masters of Public Affairs (M.P.A.) from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.
After graduation, Mr. Parshall served as legislative assistant to United States Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE). In 1982 he moved to Philadelphia to become Director of Community Affairs at Hunt Manufacturing Co., an office products and art supply firm. In 1993, Mayor Edward G. Rendell appointed Mr. Parshall to coordinate the City of Philadelphia's homeless and special needs housing programs. His past board memberships include the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the Local Initiatives Support Corporation- Philadelphia Advisory Council and Delaware Valley Grantmakers.
Anthony Piantieri
Anthony is thrilled to serve and be a part of Pathways to Housing PA, aiming to extend his experience to Pathways' executive management team and to be a part of the solution to helping Philadelphians reclaim their lives. Anthony is a professional with almost 20 years of financial and operations management experience. He is a proven leader in financial operations focusing on providing organizations with current industry best practices and out-of-the box critical thinking. He prides himself on his ability to move the needle while preserving the integrity of organizations. He also believes in creating strong teams and work environments that are conducive to innovation.
Anthony has held various executive management positions from Chief Financial Officer to Vice President of Finance in most sectors such as non-profit, academia, government and private. He has managed budgets from $62 billion to $20 million. He has dedicated his career to causes that he believes in and feels are worthy of advancement. Anthony graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Finance from the State University at Albany.
In his spare time, Anthony maintains a financial blog where he shares his insights on the financial markets and current issues facing the markets. He is a student of American history, the latest economic theories, leadership stories and philosophy. Lastly, he aims to live his life by the sage words of Miguel Pinero contained in the poem "Seekin' the Cause".
Jeffery Raudenbush
Jeff Raudenbush is a Vice President and Senior Business Banker in the Philadelphia Market. He serves as a Business Relationship Manager and Advisor, with focus around maximizing Cash Flow for Operations. Jeff is a leader in the market place and serves as a Mentor and Trainer for his colleagues.
Damon Reaves
Damon Reaves is the Associate Curator of Education for Community Engagement and Access at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. He has a background in visual arts and theater and in 2008 was awarded the Locks post graduate Fellowship. He was previously the Director of Community Engagement at the Isabella Stewart Garder Museum and has also worked as a teaching artist for the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program. He received his MFA from the University of Pennsylvania in 2008.
Dwayne Spikes
Dwayne is a former US Marine who currently works for the Mental Health Partnerships of Philadelphia. He is a Learning & Development Specialist. Prior to joining the Institute team, Dwayne served as a Recovery Coach. In that role, he engaged veterans struggling with emotional and psychological distress, mental health and substance use challenges. He supported his peers to get necessary healthcare, acquire a source of income to be able to live independently, and secure permanent housing. Dwayne has stood beside individuals as they pursued recovery-to live meaningful and respectful lives as they transitioned back into their communities as productive citizens. In addition, Dwayne has served as Corporate trainer at a major telecommunications firm. Dwayne is a CPS and a WRAP facilitator. He is a graduate of Montclair High School located in his native state of New Jersey. He attended North Carolina Central University and is a proud graduate of the US Marine Corps Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy.
Michelle Tepper
Michelle Tepper is the Director of Strategic Relationships at Exude, Inc. She joined the Exude team in 2009 with a strong focus on market development and corporate strategy. Michelle ran Exude's TrustScripts Discount Prescription card program, yielding $3.5 million in savings to date. In her current role, Michelle partners with CEO's and CFO's to strategically design and implement an effective Organizational Health structure. Additionally, after years of helping female leaders on an individual basis, especially those in the non-profit marketplace, Michelle established an educational Women Series for Exude clients and other female community leaders. These programs help individuals develop their leadership and professional skills, as well as their ability to develop these skills in their employees, clients, and communities. Along with being on the Board of Pathways to Housing Pa, she is also on the JEVS Foundation Board.
Eric van der Vlugt
Eric is a principal and co-founder of Articus Ltd., an integrated marketing communications firm in Philadelphia. He leads the firm's engagements and is responsible for planning and creative direction of brand development, advertising and media campaigns. He also co-founded Articus Media Labs, focused on digital media and technologies, and Ardent Group, a joint venture in OTC pharmaceutical product development. Eric has taught communications at Maryland Institute College of Art, West Chester University, and University of the Arts, and has served on the board of various non-profits, including Philadelphia Committee to End Homelessness and Morris Arboretum.
- Paul Levy, Ph.D. - Board Advisory Member
Paul Levy has headed Philadelphia's Center City District since its founding in 1991, providing security, hospitality, cleaning, marketing, promotion and planning services for the central business district. He also heads the Central Philadelphia Development Corporation, a downtown business advocacy and planning organization. Levy teaches city planning and downtown development and management at the University of Pennsylvania, and advises U.S. and international cities on the formation of city center management organizations.


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Gideon Cross, a multibillionaire who has dark secrets about his past and he loves Eva Tramell, who is also have dark secrets about her past. Together they overcome their past trauma together and find happiness and joy in their relationship.
I love Crossfire series. Gideon Cross is fictional character that fill a space in every girl heart after they've read the series. I hard to let go the Crossfire series since I read the first book series# Bared to you. It keeps me going with curiosity and feeling for the rest of the series. I enjoyed reading these romance series. The books are so well written and smooth storytelling. It's just a good romance stories that will make you spent the nights just to finish book after book.
My rate:4.5/5
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RF Monitor
RF signal monitor for recording the time and location of signals which exceed a threshold. For use with a RTLSDR dongle.
The code can be downloaded from GitHub.
Firstly install the RTLSDR driver, then run the following command:
pip install rf-monitor
rf_monitor.py [file]
Main Window
Set the frequency, gain and calibration in the toolbar located at the bottom of the main window.
To add 'monitors' for frequencies of interest click the '+' button on the right hand side of the toolbar.
The 'Start' button begins radio reception and 'Stop' finishes it.
Press 'Record' to begin recording signals which exceed the threshold of each monitor. Press it again to stop recording.
Each monitor allows you to watch a particular frequency and record when it's level exceeds a threshold. The colour on the left corresponds to the plots in the spectrum and timeline views (see below).
Set the frequency using the drop-down list and set level threshold with the slider.
Each monitor can be enabled and an alert played if the respective check boxes are ticked.
To remove a monitor remove the tick from the 'Enabled' box and press the '-' button.
Spectrum View
This window (found in the View menu) displays the received frequency spectrum and marks the frequencies and thresholds of any monitors that are enabled.
To begin reception press the start button on the toolbar in the main window.
Timeline View
This window (found in the View menu) displays recorded signals for enabled monitors.
Blocks are displayed when the signal is larger than the threshold, lighter coloured blocks indicate the recording periods.
Plot controls
To zoom and pan the plots press the 'Pan' button in the plot's toolbar (crossed arrows).
Drag using the left mouse button to pan and use the right button to zoom in and out.
A NMEA serial GPS can be connected, this will record the location for each signal as it's recorded.
Set up the GPS by opening 'GPS Settings' in the edit menu, select the port and baud rate of your GPS and tick the enable box.
Command Line Mode
Once you have added your monitors and saved the file you can run the application from the command line.
Specify the file you want to use with the '-c' switch:
python rfmonitor.py -c <savedfile.rfmon>
The application will begin recording signals, press Ctrl-C to exit it.
To use GPS add the port using '-p' and the baud rate with '-b'
python rfmonitor.py -p <serial port> -b <baud> -c <savedfile.rfmon>
For example on Windows:
python rfmonitor.py -p COM4 -b 115200 -c savedfile.rfmon
or Linux
python rfmonitor.py -p /dev/ttyUSB0 -b 115200 -c savedfile.rfmon
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Fort Smith Animal Society. If you have any other questions for us, please feel free to ask at the bottom of this page.
The FSAS is a group of volunteers dedicated to caring for lost, stray, surrendered, and abandoned animals in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, Canada. The FSAS is under the administration of the Town of Fort Smith, and we are grateful for their continuing support.
Our mailing address is PO Box 722, Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0. We are located on Highway 5 between King St, and Raven St.
When you find an animal at the shelter that you feel will be compatible with your family you will be required to complete an Application For Adoption. Adoption of any animal is NOT automatic and not a foregone conclusion. As much as we wish the animals to be adopted out, the desire to adopt animals to stable, loving, and compatible homes is our primary goal.
Once you have completed the Application for Adoption, a "HOLD FOR ADOPTION" will be placed on the animal you are requesting to adopt. The application will be considered by the Adoption Committee and reviewed. Applications are usually finalized within 24 to 48 hours. All decisions of the adoptions committee are final.
As part of the application review process, the Adoption Committee may request to inspect your home to ensure the conditions are right for the animal. Animals may require a fenced yard, outside run, kennel, or dog house etc.
Yes. To adopt a kitten, the fee is $150 and the fee to adopt an adult cat is $100. To adopt a puppy, the fee is $450 and the fee to adopt an adult dog is $250.
Reach out to us... it is as simple as that. Let us know that you are willing and able to lend a hand and we will let you know how you can help. We interview potential volunteers to ensure commitment, determine availability and match strengths/interests with tasks We may partner you up with someone who can train you until you can do it on your own. Some of our volunteers work in teams and that usually works well. But it all starts with a phone call or email.
Yes. However, at different times we may have enough of any one item. We ask you to contact the Shelter first and we will tell you what items we need. Please do not drop items off at the Shelter unless you have arranged it with us first.
Please leave a message including your name, a contact number and the nature of your call so the appropriate person at the Society can get back to you.
PO Box 722, Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
We do not keep regular business hours. As we are operated completely by volunteers, we come in when we can. To arrange a time to see the cats or dogs that you may want to adopt, please contact us.
We are located on Highway 5 between King St. and Raven St.
© 2017 Fort Smith Animal Shelter


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Herewith a slightly subbed down copy of the State Dept's version of the Iran Nuke deal. It's long, but it's clear. There are conservatives in both Iran and the USA which will try to derail it over the next three months so they aren't there yet…
"Parameters for a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action Regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran's Nuclear Program
Below are the key parameters of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear program that were decided in Lausanne, Switzerland. These elements form the foundation upon which the final text of the JCPOA will be written between now and June 30, and reflect the significant progress that has been made in discussions between the P5+1, the European Union, and Iran. Important implementation details are still subject to negotiation, and nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. We will work to conclude the JCPOA based on these parameters over the coming months.
Iran has agreed to reduce by approximately two-thirds its installed centrifuges. Iran will go from having about 19,000 installed today to 6,104 installed under the deal, with only 5,060 of these enriching uranium for 10 years. All 6,104 centrifuges will be IR-1s, Iran's first-generation centrifuge.
Iran has agreed to not enrich uranium over 3.67 percent for at least 15 years.
Iran has agreed to reduce its current stockpile of about 10,000 kg of low-enriched uranium (LEU) to 300 kg of 3.67 percent LEU for 15 years.
All excess centrifuges and enrichment infrastructure will be placed in IAEA monitored storage and will be used only as replacements for operating centrifuges and equipment.
Iran has agreed to not build any new facilities for the purpose of enriching uranium for 15 years.
Iran's breakout timeline – the time that it would take for Iran to acquire enough fissile material for one weapon – is currently assessed to be 2 to 3 months. That timeline will be extended to at least one year, for a duration of at least ten years, under this framework.
Iran has agreed to not enrich uranium at its Fordow facility for at least 15 years.
Iran has agreed to convert its Fordow facility so that it is used for peaceful purposes only – into a nuclear, physics, technology, research center.
Iran has agreed to not conduct research and development associated with uranium enrichment at Fordow for 15 years.
Iran will not have any fissile material at Fordow for 15 years.
Almost two-thirds of Fordow's centrifuges and infrastructure will be removed. The remaining centrifuges will not enrich uranium. All centrifuges and related infrastructure will be placed under IAEA monitoring.
Iran has agreed to only enrich uranium using its first generation (IR-1 models) centrifuges at Natanz for ten years, removing its more advanced centrifuges.
Iran will remove the 1,000 IR-2M centrifuges currently installed at Natanz and place them in IAEA monitored storage for ten years.
Iran will not use its IR-2, IR-4, IR-5, IR-6, or IR-8 models to produce enriched uranium for at least ten years. Iran will engage in limited research and development with its advanced centrifuges, according to a schedule and parameters which have been agreed to by the P5+1.
For ten years, enrichment and enrichment research and development will be limited to ensure a breakout timeline of at least 1 year. Beyond 10 years, Iran will abide by its enrichment and enrichment R&D plan submitted to the IAEA, and pursuant to the JCPOA, under the Additional Protocol resulting in certain limitations on enrichment capacity.
The IAEA will have regular access to all of Iran's nuclear facilities, including to Iran's enrichment facility at Natanz and its former enrichment facility at Fordow, and including the use of the most up-to-date, modern monitoring technologies.
Inspectors will have access to the supply chain that supports Iran's nuclear program. The new transparency and inspections mechanisms will closely monitor materials and/or components to prevent diversion to a secret program.
Inspectors will have access to uranium mines and continuous surveillance at uranium mills, where Iran produces yellowcake, for 25 years.
Inspectors will have continuous surveillance of Iran's centrifuge rotors and bellows production and storage facilities for 20 years. Iran's centrifuge manufacturing base will be frozen and under continuous surveillance.
All centrifuges and enrichment infrastructure removed from Fordow and Natanz will be placed under continuous monitoring by the IAEA.
A dedicated procurement channel for Iran's nuclear program will be established to monitor and approve, on a case by case basis, the supply, sale, or transfer to Iran of certain nuclear-related and dual use materials and technology – an additional transparency measure.
Iran has agreed to implement the Additional Protocol of the IAEA, providing the IAEA much greater access and information regarding Iran's nuclear program, including both declared and undeclared facilities.
Iran will be required to grant access to the IAEA to investigate suspicious sites or allegations of a covert enrichment facility, conversion facility, centrifuge production facility, or yellowcake production facility anywhere in the country.
Iran has agreed to implement Modified Code 3.1 requiring early notification of construction of new facilities.
Iran will implement an agreed set of measures to address the IAEA's concerns regarding the Possible Military Dimensions (PMD) of its program.
Iran has agreed to redesign and rebuild a heavy water research reactor in Arak, based on a design that is agreed to by the P5+1, which will not produce weapons grade plutonium, and which will support peaceful nuclear research and radioisotope production.
The original core of the reactor, which would have enabled the production of significant quantities of weapons-grade plutonium, will be destroyed or removed from the country.
Iran will ship all of its spent fuel from the reactor out of the country for the reactor's lifetime.
Iran has committed indefinitely to not conduct reprocessing or reprocessing research and development on spent nuclear fuel.
Iran will not accumulate heavy water in excess of the needs of the modified Arak reactor, and will sell any remaining heavy water on the international market for 15 years.


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UPDATE: 11:08 a.m. June 21
Investigators are remaining tight-lipped about why police stopped a female driver in the first place, before she fled, crashed into another vehicle and died.
An initial release from the Independent Investigations Office indicated the victim was a man, but the office has since clarified that, noting it was an adult woman who was in the car.
Kellie Kilpatrick, with the office, says she can't comment on the events that led up to the traffic stop. "(Investigators) will be asking these types of questions as part of the investigation," she said in a statement sent to InfoTel News.
She says it is too early to tell how long the investigation will take, but teams are on site at Auto Road, near the industrial park in Salmon Arm.
A portion of Auto Road remains closed off while investigators examine the scene.
8:32 a.m. June 21
Investigators from the Independent Investigations Office have been sent to the scene of a fatal car crash in Salmon Arm.
According to the RCMP, on June 21, around 12:15 a.m., police in Salmon Arm were conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle and driver. Initially the vehicle stopped, however when the officer approached, the vehicle reportedly fled. A pursuit was initiated but was subsequently terminated. Shortly thereafter, the subject vehicle collided with a truck that was in the area. The driver of the subject vehicle did not survive his injuries.
The investigations office was notified at 12:30 a.m., and deployed investigators immediately, including the Level 4 Traffic Reconstructionist.
The investigations office says its goals are to "conduct fair, unbiased, timely, thorough and competent investigations, and ensure transparency through public reporting."
Due to the preliminary stage of the investigation, no additional information is available at the present time.
To contact the reporter for this story, email Charlotte Helston at email@example.com or call (250) 309-5230. Follow on Twitter @charhelston


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Last night, I rode the subway from Bayview station on the Sheppard line to Bathurst station on the Bloor-Danforth line, which requires to transfers and thus three subways in total.
The experience was wonderful. At 1am, the subways were packed full of festive Torontonians, some quiet, some more rowdy shouting "Happy New Year!" to the passers-by, and chatting up their fellow subway riders. Social conventions of riding public transit with as little interaction with others as possible was thrown out the window. Unlikely groups of riders were sharing laughs together and taking pictures and enjoying themselves.
All I could think while riding the subway last night was how important this was for the city. The ttc was free from midnight to 4am to celebrate and curb impaired driving, and as a result, thousands of Torontonians shared a New Year's Eve experience together. It is these critical moments where the collective unconsciousness, and the collective experiences of the urban manifest themselves. Living in a city and describing it's feeling is often an abstract phenonmenon that we can't quite put our finger on. But at a moment when people from all walks of life are riding together in metal trains underground at an unlikely hour, this is when the city presents itself to us, and we all feel excited to participate in it.


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|Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)
|Dec 04, 2019 (United States of America)
|123 min.
|Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
|Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Awkwafina, Nick Jonas
|As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world's most dangerous game.
Review by SWITCH.
"The film is punchy, landing some great jokes that will make you laugh out loud, with an entertaining, slightly predictable story. It wasn't as good as the first 'Jumanji', but it is a great quality sequel and is full of family fun! - Lily Meek Read Lily's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-jumanji-the-next-level-adventure-sequel-is-serious-family-fun"
Review by NickFriday2005
"The Movie Was So Cool! I Want To Watch The Again And Again!"
Review by bermillo.mrk
"Fun and exciting. Highly recommended!"
Review by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots
"When it comes to constructing a successful sequel, sometimes it's best not to mess with a proven formula. Such is the case with "Jumanji: The Next Level," an energetic, rollicking, ridiculously amusing part two to the much-loved 2017 reboot (and surprise hit), "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle." The storyline is nearly identical, but with a few twists thrown in for added amusement. Now in college, buddies Spencer (Alex Wolff), Martha (Morgan Turner), Fridge (Ser'Darius Blain), and Bethany (Madison Iseman) are home for the holidays and can't wait to see each other again. Spencer has been feeling a little depressed lately and, longing to feel that unbridled bravery again, decides to jump back into the game. It quickly becomes a rescue mission and the others must follow to get him out. But this time, the game has changed. Not only are the levels more challenging, the gang has unexpectedly picked up a couple of extra players — Spencer's Grandpa Eddie (Danny DeVito) and his longtime friend Milo (Danny Glover). The film was made for fans of the reboot, and it's nearly impossible to be disappointed this second time around. It's a fun reunion with likeable characters that you love spending time with. There are appropriate and enjoyable callback references to previous movie and, something that is rarely true of sequels, the quality stands up to it as well. When the story adds a fun twist that mixes things up a bit, it allows the actors to really chew the scenery. All of the characters are out of whack, with only Martha going back into the game as her original character, the dance-fighting man-killer known as Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan). Fridge is now the overweight cartographer Professor Shelly Oberon (Jack Black), and Grandpa Eddie has taken over as the hunky and fearless Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson). Zoologist Mouse Finbar (Kevin Hart) is now Milo, while Spencer re-enters the story as a brand new character (and one of the film's best surprises). It's a given that Black will bring guaranteed laughs, but Hart and Johnson have very funny comedic timing and they play off each other so well. Their banter is consistently hilarious, especially when they are channeling their elderly avatar inhabitants. DeVito and his cantankerous shtick is a huge upgrade, as he delivers some of the biggest chortles in his all-too-brief supporting role. There are plenty of exciting action sequences that complement the fast-paced fantasy adventure. The sense of real peril serves the film well, because it ramps up the emotional factor. So does the idea that friendship can foster a family, and by the end, this one will tug on your heartstrings. The film gets right to the good stuff without a long or boring setup, and the story is roughly the same as its predecessor. There's not much new plot-wise, but who cares when a movie is this much of a wild, entertaining ride?"
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LAUSD Skylight Project
Xlnt Tint just completed a very unique project in downtown Los Angeles. Our longtime client had a need to reduce heat and glare while preserving as much light as possible. Xlnt Tint installed 3M Prestige 40 Exterior film to the entire skylight to accomplish this. With its high IR rejection and longevity record, it was an easy choice in choosing this product. The installation was completed in 4 days with the use of a 80 ft boom lift. Our client is extremely pleased with the look and results. Great job to the installation team for their Xlnt efforts on this project.
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Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Baar Phir 9th May 2014 Written Episode Update
Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Baar Phir 9th May 2014 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with Anjali crying in her room. Astha comes to her and asks whats the problem if Niranjan said yes. Anjali says I told you I won't celebrate my birthday, remove all the mess. Bua wakes up Abhay and its very late. Sojal comes to them and brings tea. She says no one in the family is worried about Jyoti, except you. Abhay says what. Sojal says yes, they are throwing a party in evening. She says don't you know, its Anjali's birthday, Astha has kept a party for her, so get ready. He asks how did women's birthday is celebrated in this house. She says from today. He says my wife is missing and they are celebrating birthday.
Sojal thinks Astha wants to be in good book of Anjali, but she will spoil her plan. Abhay comes to Anjali and wishes happy birthday. He says my wife is missing since many days, so you are planning a party instead of finding her, do you worry this much. Anjali says who said I m celebrating, Astha did not know this. Abhay says how come you did not see this wind coming, did you think what will people think, make Astha come down to ground before people gossip. She says you go to room, I will send your breakfast. She says I don't know how did Niranjan say yes, but I will not celebrate it as I know he does not like all this.
Its evening, the party starts. Astha and Kaka welcome the guests. Abhay tells Bua that rules of this house changing and its bad for us. Astha comes to Shlok in the room. She asks him to come to meet the guests. He says you go and enjoy. She says don't worry, I will tell the guests I went against you and did this celebrations. I felt Jyoti will come here, leave it, come down if your mood changes. She leaves. The guest ask about Anjali. Astha says she is getting ready. Astha asks Kaka why did Anjali not come down, go and call her. Kaka says I called her ten times but she refused, I don't think she will come.
Astha says I will call her. He says fine try, all the best. Anjali calls Niranjan. Astha comes there and says all the guests came, you did not come there, Baba called asking about you, he will be insulted if you don't come, atleast come there for his sake. Anjali says why don't you understand, till I talk to him, I won't come down. Anjali says how did you talk to him. She says he called. She says think, his respect is in your hands. Astha leaves.
Anjali worries about Niranjan. Astha thinks don't worry, he will surely like this. Niranjan comes home and is shocked to see Anjali's birthday party. He looks at all the guests and is shocked to see Anjali coming down. Astha smiles seeing Anjali while Niranjan gets angry. Anjali is shocked to see Niranjan. The media catches Niranjan and asks you are so busy, still found time for your wife's birthday, how do you manage all this and what will you gift her.
Astha answers the media saying he is a good businessman and a good husband and family man. She asks Niranjan to wish Anjali infront of everyone. Anjali gets tensed. Niranjan walks to her and wishes her happy birthday Anjali. He controls his anger seeing the media. Everyone clap. Niranjan talks to Shlok and asks whats all this. Shlok says I told you this on phone that Astha wants to celebrate Anjali's birthday and asked your permission. Niranjan says oh, I forgot in work. Astha says we were waiting for you since morning. She asks how did you like our surprise. Niranjan says very good.
Astha asks Anjali to cut the cake. Anjali says I don't like this, I won't. Astha asks Niranjan to explain Anjali. Niranjan says if you have done this Anjali, cut the cake too. He holds her hand sweetly and smiling and takes her there. Anjali cuts the cake. Everyone sing happy birthday to you and clap. Astha asks Anjali to make Niranjan have the cake and asks the same to Niranjan. They make each other eat it. Astha says now Niranjan will tell some words about Anjali. Niranjan says she is my wife, she has done all the duties very well. He praises her infront of everyone. Astha knows his truth and feels bad.
Niranjan says I could not have got a better life partner than Anjali. I will try Anjali to make this day memorable for you Anjali. He holds Anjali scaring her. Astha gets a call and leaves. Kalindi and Ajju come late with Jyoti. Astha says you both go in, I will come, Jyoti come with me, don't be afraid. Kalindi and Ajju come in the party. They wish Jyoti. Abhay thinks if they are here, then where is Astha.
Abhay looks for Astha and thinks where did she go, there is something cooking…..Astha comes back and asks Abhay did you have cake. He says yes. Astha holds Shlok's hand and thanks him for coming in the party for her. Sajna ve………………..plays……………. He says you are looking handsome. Shlok asks about Jyoti. She says I m sure she will call. He says I m waiting for Jyoti, I don't have interest in this party. Varad says Shlok, you are very lucky to get a wife like Astha, and Astha good job, well done. Astha says thanks, but you all helped me, like Shlok took permission from Niranjan.
Astha comes to Anjali and says come here, I need to talk. Anjali asks what, is this not enough. Astha says I know what is your wish and want to fulfill it, come. Anjali says I won't go anywhere with you. Abhay hears them and thinks what is Astha upto, I have to go out and find out what she wants to show. Jyoti waits outside. She sees Abhay and hides. Astha says I promise I will not force you, I will apologize and you can scold me, but come with me now. Anjali says why are you going by back way.
Abhay says where did they go. Anjali asks where are you taking me. Astha says don't ask, just come. Astha calls out Jyoti. Jyoti comes out. Anjali is shocked seeing her.
Abhay brings in Jyoti inside the house and tells everyone that Jyoti has an affair with Sid, leaving him. Everyone are shocked.
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Monday, August 22, 2016
Andy Russell in the House
We were pleased to host Steeler great, former linebacker Andy Russell. Andy received an award from the Homeless Children's Education Fund at it's annual Champions for Children Event, which we were delighted to host this year.
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Friday, August 19, 2016
Wine Party at the Priory
We had a great time at our August wine party. The weather was great, and our old friend Joey DiSalvo came to talk about the 7 Collefrisio Vineyards (from Abruzzi, Italy) wines we tasted. Joey, who also owns and operates DiSalvo's Station event space and restaurant is a friend and colleague through the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, where Joey served as Chair in 2009 and I'm proud to serve as Chair this year. Thanks to Joey and his colleague Vance Kaloz for some fantastic wines and a fun and educational night!
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Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Priory Hotel Featured in National MSN Article
Microsoft Network (MSN.com) ran a recent story entitled Fifteen Affordable U.S. Cities to Add to Your Bucket List. Pittsburgh, not surprisingly, was among them. In the piece on Pittsburgh, travelers are directed to try Meat and Potatoes for dinner, the Warhol Museum for a tour stop, and our Priory Hotel for lodging, the only hotel mentioned in the Pittsburgh portion of the piece!
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By Peter Douglas
Up-and-coming South Belgrave executive producer, Lachlan Nash, has helped to secure a second season for his show, 'The Modern Middle East'.
What started out as a collaboration between friends has grown into a unique, well-received project, with the first season gaining unexpectedly high ratings.
Nash said he never anticipated such a positive response, or the breadth of potential topics.
"We've only just began to touch the surface of what we'd like to cover," he said.
"Our ultimate aim is to help foster a more positive image of the Middle East. Yes, there are conflicts – but a lot of people are doing good in the region, too. Then, there is the significant history."
'The Modern Middle East', which is presented by Nash's friend Gemma Neary, reports on everything from escalating protests and diplomatic blockades, to the discovery of ancient artefacts in Egypt.
The first series aired weekly on Channel 31 in 2017, with an average of 10,000-40,000 viewers an episode.
Season 2 is scheduled to broadcast Australia-wide on Foxtel's Aurora channel on 6.30pm Thursday nights, from 12 July to 27 September.
The second season intends to increase the production scale and further engage audiences, through in-depth analysis and guest interviews.
Nash said the project has evolved organically and was created simply through pursuing his own interests.
"I've always had a keen interest in politics and world affairs. But I've also been involved in theatre in various roles, including writing, set-design and performing," he said.
"It felt like a natural fit. The show highlights news, offers editorial slots and a chance to interview people on many relevant topics, such as religion, resource politics and power-plays."
Nash said the show was important, because he wants to impart knowledge and inspire younger generations.
In an effort to further the show, the team have set up a crowd-funding campaign.
The funds will go towards three of the production's most significant expenses: studio hire, catering for the crew and broadcast fees.
To contribute, visit www.australianculturalfund.org.au/projects/the-modern-middle-east/.


text: It's been eons since I last blogged, but there's only so much shopping an unemployed girl can do–bargain hunting included. A couple months into my new job, and with all my credit cards paid off, it looks like it's time to start blogging again. One of my first purchases was a pair of leopard print flats from Aerosoles. They're the ultimate day to night shoe, plus, with a thick rubber sole, I don't have to worry about slipping and breaking an ankle during a torrential fall downpour. The shoes retail for $69, but Aerosoles frequently runs promotions, so I scored my pair for $55.


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A Dozen Dreamy Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day in New York City
Bad weather, busy schedules, forgetfulness…. All can put you in a position to need a last-minute Valentine's Day gift or reservation. Not to worry – we've got you covered with these incredibly interesting and available fun things to do for Valentine's Day (or later) in New York City.
Dining out is a no-brainer, unless you can't get a reservation. Since this special lasts for three days, you might have a chance. At the glamorous, truly gorgeous import from London, Bluebird London, Valentine's Day will be a special evening. Offered from February 13-15, the special prix fixe menu features four courses of decadent offerings, like Oscietra caviar served on warm buckwheat blini with sour cream; duck foie gras and chicken terrine with Sauternes jelly and toasted brioche; beef Wellington for two with mushrooms, truffle and red wine jus; and dark chocolate and passionfruit mousse with Champagne. Pair the indulgent menu with a selection of shareable cocktails like the Thyme for Tea with Johnnie Walker Black Scotch, Drambuie, Rishi Tea Earl Grey, honey and thyme and you'll have a memorable evening. The Columbus Circle restaurant's been packed since it opened – it's on everyone's "hot" list. Now's your chance to score some points!
As they say, here's one that you'll see "only in New York, kids, only in New York." Ben & Jack's Steakhouse in the Theater District, in partnership with Judges For Love, Inc., will be performing private vow renewal ceremonies in a private dining area at the restaurant. Of course, a special prix fixe menu and Champagne options accompany these celebrations. Ribeye and romance, anyone?
Since pizza is a New York favorite, why not celebrate Valentine's Day with a heart-shaped one at Sorbillo on the Bowery. On February 14, the Naples-inspired restaurant will be serving a four-course prix fixe menu including the pizza, a Prosecco toast, antipasti like fried calamari and Fiori di Zucca Ripieni (ricotta-stuffed zucchini flowers), a main dish such as Fettuccine alla Bolognese or Saltimbocca alla Romana, and the pièce de résistance, Sorbillo's angelini (crispy pizza dough with Nutella) for dessert.
If you'd like a more relaxed and perhaps more private celebration, consider Sir Henri Penthouse for a boozy special. On the penthouse floor of Hotel Henri in the Flatiron district, you'll soak up the speakeasy vibe in this dimly lit space filled with cozy nooks perfect for snuggling up with your sweetie. Sir Henri's Valentine's Week cocktail specials include fun drinks like Tickle Me Pink, Glow of Love, and Lovely Lilac. If you decide to spend the night in the hotel, you'll get two free cocktails.
For a seductive overnight gift, book the "Fifty Shades of Pink" package at the Moxy NYC Downtown in FiDi. You can start your evening at the retro-inspired bar Recreation where you'll enjoy a specialty Valentine's cocktail, bar bites and even a movie. Recreation's half-court sized basketball court will be transformed into a cozy movie theater showing a special Valentine's Day movie. After, your hotel room awaits along with the evening's special toys: romance play cards, handcuffs, a blindfold and sexy chocolates.
The Pierre Hotel is giving you lots of choices to book your last-minute celebration. You could surprise your sweetie with a stay at the hotel for a truly romantic evening, and, if you do, you'll be treated with a decadent bottle of Taittinger Champagne and a pair of crystal flutes from Tiffany's, yours to take home as a souvenir of your romantic evening. The following morning, you'll breakfast at charming Perrine, the hotel's swanky restaurant. And what's better, you can book this romantic getaway any time through February 28 so you don't have to stay in the middle of the week.
If you'd rather do something on Valentine's Day itself, however, the Pierre's Two E! Lounge will host a special afternoon tea menu featuring heart-shaped sweets, extending the hours until 8pm. Or choose dinner, instead, at Perrine with a romantic three-course menu of seasonal favorites and the aptly named Temptations Four Ways dessert: orange dark chocolate mille-feuille, warm single origin chocolate hazelnut cake, milk chocolate crème and white chocolate lavender ice cream. It's as pretty as it's decadent.
What would Valentine's Day in New York City be without a party with an international twist? At Fonda in Park Slope (Brooklyn), the East Village and Chelsea, you can indulge in a traditional Mexican celebration of El Día del Amor y la Amistad (the Day of Love and Friendship). Each dish of the meal takes on a cheeky, romantic significance starting with the Sopa Marte y Venus which pays homage to Mars and Venus (a twist on the traditional soup with a Venus love overlay), Lovers' Guacamole mixed with mango and red grapes, and Shrimp Apasionados adorned with passionfruit. The dessert is Chef Roberto Santibañez's Valentine's Day version of a lava cake with bright red raspberry sauce and whipped cream.
Also embracing the Mexican spirit, at the Dream Downtown, Bodega Negra's Executive Chef Brad Warner has created a romance-inducing menu of guacamole made with white chocolate, hibiscus, pomegranate and almond tostadas; lobster ceviche; and sarape, a seductive combination of delicata squash, hen of the woods mushrooms, mole and queso Chihuahua. For a sweet finish, Chef has some fun with a selection of limited-edition conversation desserts, reminiscent of the candy hearts traditional for Valentine's Day. Diners will pre-select a personalized saying such as "Mi Amor" (my love), "Te Amo" (I love you), or "Besame" (kiss me) to be embossed on their celebratory Tres Leches dessert. Book your dinner and pre-select your dessert message by February 13.
Since Valentine's Day and chocolates go hand-in-hand, you could buy your SO a gift from the luxurious bean-to-bar chocolate company, MarieBelle in SoHo – they'll even deliver to you if you live in Manhattan — but you might actually want to go to the shop together; MarieBelle is a feast for the eyes as well as the appetite with its gorgeous room and tantalizing choices. Pick out some artisanal ganache, lavish truffles or chocolate bars, or indulge at the Cacao Bar in the back where you can also select from a menu of desserts, pastries and hot chocolate drinks. This is one of Manhattan's hidden gems.
Another way to satisfy a chocolate lover is to reserve a table at the luxe Alsatian-inspired Gabriel Kreuther restaurant near across from Bryant Park where you can try Chef Kreuther's new Chocolate & Liquor Pairing. Guaranteed to wow any foodie, dinner and dessert here will be evening to remember. And you can take the experience home, too, from the next-door Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate emporium where pastry chef Marc Aumont has created some of the most beautiful chocolates and pastries you'll find anywhere. For Valentine's Day, there will be many special chocolates including Chocolate Heart Locks inspired by the love locks lining Paris's iconic Ponts des Arts bridge; Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Pops, a molded dark chocolate heart lollipop decorated as a chocolate-covered strawberry; Pink & Red Confetti Heart yogurt chocolate bars; Cherry Cola Dollhouse Donuts coated in pink and red; and a Chocolate "Hug" Sculpture inspired by the copper statues in NYC subway stations. www.kreutherchocolate.com
If all this isn't enough to win a New Yorker's heart, the Seaport District's iPic movie theater and Tuck Room restaurant are offering two over-the-top packages for Valentine's Day. If you're sure that you've picked your mate for life, you can pop the question here. You can choose the Big Screen Proposal Package, where you create your own proposal to be shown on the big screen with a surprise "movie trailer," an extravaganza that will make any romantic filmie swoon. This celebration can be as large as you'd like, too, by including friends and family (unknown to your sweetie, of course) and arranging a catered meal with cocktails.
Or go completely crazy with the "I Do" package in the secret Green Room at the Tuck Room at iPic, where a four-course aphrodisiac dinner includes a diamond ring tucked inside a golden apple cloche with the words "Will You Marry Me" written in chocolate and gold dust on the outside. That's truly "A Night to Remember."


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Last week, I posted a list of the "50 greatest family films ever made" with the help of Commonsense Media. Our canon included everything from Disney's first animated feature film Snow White And the Seven Dwarfs to Pixar's more recent Up.
The list couldn't possibly include all the greats, and we invited readers to share their outrage over what I left out in the comments.
Actually, you were all thoughtful and offered up dozens more suggestions, reminding us of many long-forgotten films we haven't seen in years.
I was inspired. A follow-up list of films was a must.
At first, I planned to pull only 20 more titles, but as I looked through your suggestions, I struggled with eliminating films. How could I leave out Spaceballs? Cars? The Jungle Book? A Shirley Temple movie was absolutely necessary. The Last Unicorn was my favorite film as a 9 year old, and I'd entirely forgotten that until I read your comments.
Why not keep them all?
And so above is another list of 50 well-loved family films, and below you'll find the original list of 50 greatest ever made.
That's 100 films total for your family's enjoyment—and a whole lot of microwave popcorn.
Keep in mind: Some films are meant for elementary school children, while others more appropriate for grown teenagers. Consult Commonsense Media for specific age recommendations.
Finally, we can continue to discuss films that didn't make the final, final cut. No, Fantasia? Sorry, it's b-o-r-i-n-g in my book. The new Charlotte's Web? Leaps and bounds better than the original, according to one SFGate reader.