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Yes, we have a UK based purpose built warehouse and hold more than 3,000 unique products in stock, with size colour variations resulting in over 40,000 stock-keeping units (SKU's).
We have a colour coded system on each product
GREEN – which indicates the product is a Stock Lines which are available all year round – this is the majority of our products.
RED - Discontinued Lines which are only available to order while stocks last.
BLUE - Pre-Order Continuity lines which are not held in stock but are available to order all year round, the lead time from order to delivery is usually around 14-21 days.
BLUE - Pre-Order Fashion collections, which are our Manufacturers seasonal collections, they have an order by date and a delivery date; it is not possible to repeat order on these models.
Stock levels are updated every 15 minutes.
Each product and size is colour coordinated to show its stock status.
Green – this item is in stock
Amber – this item is in stock, but stock levels are low
Red – this item is out of stock or sold out
Blue – this item is pre-order continuity (available all year) or pre-order fashion
Orders received before 12.30 are usually dispatched the same day (larger orders take a little longer to process). We aim to dispatch all orders within a 24hr period (Weekdays Only)
Yes, we have been providing a dropship service since 2007 and can ship your order to any country in the world. Please enter the delivery address of your customer at the checkout stage and we will post it for you. This service is available on our full product range. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team on [email protected]
For orders being drop shipped to a UK or EU address, there is no requirement to supply a commercial invoice unless you wish to do so. However for dropship orders outside the EU, we will need a commercial invoice from your company to send with the parcel. You can upload your invoice at the checkout stage.
Yes, you must provide us with a commercial invoice as we need this in order to complete the customs declaration.
Important: please note that tax/duty maybe payable on the arrival of shipments into the destination country. Different countries will charge different tax/duty. Alterego's prices DO NOT include any duty or tax which may become liable and it is therefore your responsibility for you/your customer to make arrangements for the payment of any tax/duty payable.
No refunds will be given to any shipment which is returned due to none payment of duty/tax in the destination country.
All prices quoted are exclusive of any UK VAT for orders being shipped outside of the EU, then UK VAT is not applied. There may however, be Tax/Duty to pay once your order arrives at its destination country. Each country has its own Tax/Duty regulations and it is advisable that you check what the costs are likely to be. Your order with us excludes any Tax/Duty payable which is your responsibility.
If you live in another EU Country (excluding the UK) and have an EU VAT number, then you may be excluded from paying UK VAT. Please ensure you have entered your VAT number on your registration page.
Yes, if you are a registered business and intend to use the images to promote and sell the products, then you have our permission to use the images. Any watermarks, copyright information must NOT BE removed from the image.
Images may not be used to promote or sell products on auction websites.
All images can be found in downloaded from your Account Dashboard, brand level images can be downloaded on the brand page, or a product image can be downloaded from the product page.
Yes, we supply files with all our product information listed in both an XML and CSV format. This information is refreshed every 15 minutes. This information can be found in 'Your Dashboard' resources tab once you have logged in.
Yes, you can change your password by going to your Dashboard and clicking on the Account Information ta. Alternatively if you click the Login link, you will be given the option to be sent a reset password link.
Yes, once you have logged in to your account, please go to 'My Account ' and from the Dashboard screen you can amend your details.
Yes, we have a Customer Services desk, and you are welcome to call at any time. Our opening hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday (UK time). An answer machine service operates outside of these times. The telephone number is 0845 094 6603 / International +44 (0)845 094 6603.
We regularly clear discontinued stock, and do have some genuine money saving bargains. Search for discontinued lines.
Yes, we offer faster and guaranteed shipping options, chose your preferred delivery method at checkout.
As we only sell to the Trade, we will only accept returns in the unlikely event of a manufacturing fault. All of our products are individually quality checked prior to dispatch.
Payment can be made at the checkout using your debit card, credit card, bank transfer or PayPal. If you would prefer not to order via the website, telephone payments can be taken by contacting our Customer Service desk. The telephone number is 0845 094 6603 / International +44 (0)845 094 6603.
Yes, you can pay in any of these currencies by using your debit card, credit card, by bank transfer or via Paypal.
Yes, once registered you receive regular newsletters with all of our new product launches. Latest additions can also be viewed on our new arrivals page. https://www.alterego-lingerie.com/new-arrivals/
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SureClose is a paperless online transaction co-ordinator along the same lines as ZipForms, and the integration with Top Producer CRM will provide Top Producer CRM and SureClose users with an easy way to export closing information into SureClose transactions. Follow the steps below to configure and use Top Producer CRM with SureClose integration:
Important: To use this feature you must have a Top Producer CRM and SureClose account.
- In Top Producer CRM, click on Settings under the Account menu at the top right of any screen.
On the General tab, click on the 3rd Party Setup sub-tab.
- Click on the Add Data Service link in the bottom left.
In the 3rd Party Application drop down menu, select Stewart Title (SureClose).
Note: SureClose will only be present in the drop-down list for agent users of Top Producer CRM. Assistants will not have this option.
- In the User ID or Security Key and Password fields, you will need to enter in your SureClose username and password.
- Click Add Data Service to finish.
Once configured you will be able to open a closing and click Create Transaction at the bottom of the screen. A list of SureClose transactions can be accessed in Top Producer CRM by opening up Closing Summary then clicking on View Transactions link at the bottom.
Log in to integrate Stewart Title (SureClose) with Top Producer.
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Mobile Banking: The Impact of M-Pesa in Kenya
Chapter in NBER book African Successes, Volume III: Modernization and Development (2016), Sebastian Edwards, Simon Johnson, and David N. Weil, editors (p. 247 - 293)
M-Pesa is a mobile phone based money transfer system in Kenya which grew at a blistering pace following its inception in 2007. We examine how M-Pesa is used as well as its economic impacts. Analyzing data from two waves of individual data on financial access in Kenya, we find that increased use of M-Pesa lowers the propensity of people to use informal savings mechanisms such as ROSCAS, but raises the probability of their being banked. Using aggregate data, we calculate the velocity of M-Pesa at roughly four person-to-person transfers per month. In addition, we find that M-Pesa causes decreases in the prices of competing money transfer services such as Western Union. While we find little evidence that people use their M-Pesa accounts as a place to store wealth, our results suggest that M-Pesa improves individual outcomes by promoting banking and increasing transfers.
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Document Object Identifier (DOI): 10.7208/chicago/9780226315867.003.0007This chapter first appeared as NBER working paper w17129, Mobile Banking: The Impact of M-Pesa in Kenya, Isaac Mbiti, David N. Weil
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This is now overdue, as I have other new acquisitions to talk about, but let's get started with the stuff from the previous couple of weeks before this week, shall we?
Let's go left to right, like we're reading:
The Police – Certifiable: – Two CDs, two DVDs recorded live in Buenos Aires, 2007, on their reunion tour, on which they pissed off a bunch of stiff yuppie fans who couldn't handle songs being changed up a bit from their original formats. Me, I love it, and maybe I wouldn't have hated hearing the songs basically played straight, but my thinking is, if I want to hear the album versions of things, I'll listen to the damned albums. For a very mainstream band, The Police put on what amounts to a weird show. They are in great form here, but I have to admit I haven't even touched the DVDs yet – I'm satisfied with the audio portion. One big complaint, however: the packaging is terrible and cheap feeling. The CD/DVD trays are made out of some flimsy recycled plastic crap that feels less substantial than a 2-liter soda bottle, and these are glued to thin paper-board, rather than a sturdier cardboard box that you might be expecting from a 4-disc set. There's also just a small book of pictures, no text . . . it's just a really cheap package all around, designed as if it was an afterthought. I'd link it on Amazon so you could listen to clips, but it's a damned Best Buy exclusive, so just go pick it up if you're so inclined.
Brad Paisley – Play: You read that right, Brad Paisley, country singer dude. Except here he hardly sings. It's a guitar album, you see, and it's pretty hard to classify it as a country guitar album – he pays homage to his influences, from (and I'm guessing here, just based on the styles he displays) Joe Satriani to Les Paul to Danny Gatton. It is tasty good stuff. Admittedly, there are four vocal songs, but those have been unchecked in Itunes so I don't ever have to worry about hearing them again. I just don't know who he's trying to aim this one at. I can't imagine most country fans are too interested in this more rock-styled album, and I would bet most rock listeners are going to turn their noses up at someone so aligned with country. It's too bad, they are all missing out on one of the better examples of how instrumental albums should be handled (it's at least as much about songcraft as showing off licks.)
B.B. King – One Kind Favor: Is King fixin' to die or something? Because this is one dark album. The album is a meditation on the end days of a man realizing his mortality, but besides that, it is a complete reinvigoration of King as a musician. He sounds fresh and excited to play. How much of that is due to a nasty brush with the flu in early 2007 (when you're 80, the flu ain't nothing to mess with) or due to the incredible talents of producer T-Bone Burnett, there's no telling until he speaks up about it, but the fact is that this is King at his best. It's raw blues from one of the early masters, and there aren't many of them left anymore.
Jeff Loomis – Zero Order Phase: The one thing that pretty much destroys my interest in death metal, and I'll bet there are many others who would support me on this, is the vocal style. It's either a deep, gutteral growl or a whiny, shrieky yell, neither of which are particularly intelligble, but that never really matters because the lyrics are usually another weak spot – if you pay attention to them. The music, on the other hand, can be incredible – intricate, complex, sometimes incredibly powerful and even beautiful, but then those ridiculous vocals come in and ruin everything. Loomis, the guitarist from Nevermore, has obviously heard my pleas and released an instrumental death metal record. Perfect! And it is – it's friggin' great stuff. Fast, hard, heavy, and then there are those moments of surreal beauty, and not a one of them spoiled by the devastation of hearing "GRRRROOOOWWWWWWL!" suddenly appear over top of it.
Guns N Roses – Chinese Democracy: Would you believe that? Fifteen years we've been hearing about this. And you know what? It's really good. But you'll be hearing a lot of bad reactions and I'll tell you why: everyone wants to make sure their opinion on this is registered. Don't pay attention to them. I'm seeing reviews from people who 1) care only for Appetite For Destruction, 2) can't listen to music by any band that doesn't have Slash in it, 3) never liked the band in the first place, and 4) those who liked both Use Your Illusion albums. The first three don't have much good to say about it, but they can be discounted immediately – what reason would anyone accept the opinion of someone who just plain won't like anything by what is called Guns N Roses today? The last one is the one where the reviews are going to matter – they are people who are not simply attached to a band lineup for nostalgia purposes and will give the music a chance, but I do admit there is the annoying problem of the fanboy, those weirdos who think anything and everything touched by their objects of desire is 100% golden. Those are easy to spot, however. It's safe to say I'm not one of those. I've said it before, I'm saying it again: I don't care what the name is, I'm just looking for good music. Call it GnR, call it Axl's Guitar Club For Men (seriously, you should see the credits – so many guitarists,) whatever. The music would remain the same, and it's pretty damned good if you open your mind. Sure, it's excessive and in places it might be too excessive, but it manages to feel like a big, grand rock album, the likes of which we rarely see these days. I don't want to see this kind of thing make a comeback, but one big epic like this once in a while is a refreshing change of pace from the sometimes too-earnest, straight-ahead, stripped-back rock that has been dominating the market for so long. So, if you're of an open mind, Chinese Democracy is a surprisingly strong album that wants to be a really great one, and it comes very close. No link – another damned Best Buy exclusive . . .


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This report is one of two documents produced by New Mexico First in association with the New Century Economy Summit, convened by the New Mexico Economic Development Department.
This report informed participants on economic development issues for the New Century Economy Summit. Participants were urged to review this report prior to attending the event. It was the hope of the organizers that this report also provides valuable resources to policymakers, educators, and advocates – informing future policies and practices affecting New Mexico's future economy.


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Most of the people cannot have the idea of decorating their areas within the available products around them. Instead of using the expensive and high-class products for their interiors and furnishings, they can reuse the existing furniture that is of no use. Many innovative designers are available who can have the capability to modify the current things to better pieces that can look beautiful and look appropriate for particular spaces. Especially in the corporate world, the management prefers to have the infrastructure that can look beautiful and attractive.
The spaces should be impressive for the employees as well as clients and at the same time the people working in those spaces should have the comfortability so that they can work peacefully. Many companies approach the interior designers for having the better interiors and furnishing for their office spaces whether it can be a hospital or hotels or restaurants or any other commercial areas where there is the possibility of having public. Most of the manufacturers today have preferred to choose the products that already exist and are of no use. They redesign them and make them beautiful with their creativity.
Especially the rustic furniture available these days are in huge demand as they come out of natural woods. People need to remember the importance of eco-friendly atmosphere through which the generations can stay safe and healthy. In many countries, people depend on various types of woods that can come from different kinds of trees. Various woods are helpful in making various types of furnishings that can look suitable for the paces. Especially people like to have the interiors, cupboards, backyards and other spaces look beautiful and attractive. When the surroundings are beautiful people can have a pleasant atmosphere. Modern furniture has good demand these days as in many places people prefer having the things that are suitable for the usage. Creative designers have been implementing their ideas in producing the extraordinary products that can become eye-catchy for the people. Even though they spend lots of money on high-class and lavish furnishing, sometimes simple wooden table and chairs can make the spaces look fabulous which can also be cost-effective and beautiful. Especially in the places like
hotels and restaurants people need to have the dining tables and chairs comfortable so that they can have a good time with their friends or family members. In such spaces, it can be good to choose the buffet table for sale along with the suitable cushion chairs that can make the seating convenient even for the children. Individual chairs are also available for the kids in most of the hotels and food courts. Depending on the type of the space and the purpose of using it is essential to pick the appropriate furnishing that can look good and make people feel comfortable.


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Vermont Public Service Board considers changes to net-metering rules
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Public Service Board has drafted a proposal that would change the rules for Vermont's net-metering program.
Net metering allows electric customers to generate their own renewable electricity and supply any excess power to their utility. The new proposal comes in response to Act 99 of 2014, in which the Legislature directed the Board to design a new metering rule to take effect on Jan. 1, 2017, for future net-metering systems.
A major change from the current program is the use of price to encourage the siting of net-metering systems in preferred locations. Currently, net-metering systems over 15 kilowatts receive the same price regardless of size or location. The proposed rule sets different price levels to encourage siting in developed areas like roofs, parking lots, landfills, and gravel pits and on town-preferred sites.
The rule also provides simplified procedures for towns and members of the public to participate more easily in the review of net-metering applications. It requires applicants seeking to build larger net-metering systems to conduct public outreach with local governments and neighboring property owners before filing an application.
The Board is encouraging public input on the proposed rule. Two public hearings will be held on May 4 at 7 p.m. in the Montpelier High School Cafeteria and on May 5 at 10 a.m. at the Board's hearing room in Montpelier. Written comments should be filed by May 4 at noon at psb.clerk@vermont,gov or to the Vermont Public Service Board, 112 State Street, 4th floor, Montpelier, VT 05620 -2701
The text of the draft rule, additional details about the public hearings, and copies of comments already filed may be found on the Board's website at psb.vermont.gov/statutesrulesandguidelines/proposedrules/ruleS100.
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Community action, social activities and all-out fun are the hallmarks of Congregation Emanu-El's Youth Group.
In addition to watching movies, snacking and socializing, members use monthly meetings to plan food drives, clothing drives and other volunteerism activities that enrich the community.
Post bar/bat mitzvah teens are eligible to join, and members may run for office after their first year in the group.
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Tea is not just for sipping when we are sick. Research is showing that tea of all kinds has a multitude of health benefits as well as fat fighting properties.
Basically there are 4 types of tea: white, green, oolong, and black – they go along a spectrum with white being the least processed and black the most. Green and oolong fall in between. Green however, is not fermented and is the closest to nature.
What makes tea, especially green tea so healthful? Green tea is loaded with EGCG (epigallocatechin-2-gallate) or catechins for short. These antioxidants are free radical neutralizers that have been shown to prevent rapid cell multiplication of cancer cells. They also seem to reduce bodily inflammation which is associated with a whole host of chronic illnesses and diseases.
The combination of EGCG and caffeine is also showing up in research as a boost to metabolism and may fight fat when consumed at a rate of 4-5 cups per day.
In addition, there are also studies that show green tea can reduce cardiovascular risk factors like high blood pressure and high cholesterol as well as working as an insulin regulator. Catechins have also been shown in lab tests as promising against Alzheimer's disease!
Seems like an awful lot of promises from one small green leaf…but the studies are being done and the evidence continues to mount. I personally drink as much of the stuff as I can, often times brewing a full pot of loose tea and filling my cup continuously throughout the day. In the summertime, I do the same and just refrigerate the pot.
Loose teas are richer in antioxidants and are fun to brew. Many companies like Adagio make glass tea pots meant for loose tea brewing that are beautiful as well as functional. One last tip- don't put milk in your tea – it has been shown to interfere with the antioxidant effect – stick to honey and lemon.


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Google sites is a free web based tool to create professional sites. Here are a few example sites:
Google sites is meant to be easy to use without needing to know HTML and CSS. However, you have the ability to use HTML and CSS to take full control of the site's design.
- Help from Google - Steegle - How to's and templates
- The Gooru - Help - Google Sites Help
Here are a few sites that talk about using CSS on Google Sites. In class we'll look at how to add new pages, edit pages, edit the site layout, change themes/colors/fonts, and manage the site.
Try searching for "well designed store pages". Here are just a few good examples:
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When does it make sense to hire an attorney to represent you in an administrative hearing?
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It's all about you. We want to help you make the right legal decisions.
We strive to help you make confident law decisions. Finding trusted and reliable legal advice should be easy. This doesn't influence our content. Our opinions are our own.
The court system is difficult enough, but navigating the government's administrative agencies can be nearly impossible at times. While some administrative agencies such as the Veteran's Affair's Office have straightforward forms and timely responses, others, like the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), require inside connections in order to effectively pass anything through. For those more difficult agencies, an attorney should at least be consulted if not retained.
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Anyone who has ever held a government job knows about the countless administrative agencies that complaints and investigations must go through. For instance, a public school teacher who is wrongfully dismissed must first go through the EEOC to have his/her complaint approved for suing. In the state of Arizona, they must then go through mediation and settlement sessions with the specific school and board of education. Finally, once those avenues are passed, the teacher can bring their suit to state or federal court. Between the time required for these investigations and the intimidation that the state's attorneys can bring to the bargaining table, it is vital that you have an attorney to assist you in your case.
Appeal Hearings
When dealing with financial or business related administrative agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a Corporation Commission, Securities Exchange Commission (SEC), or the Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), and your initial filings or requests were rejected or penalties assigned, an attorney is necessary for the appeal. An attorney will draft your appeal in a light that is most favorable to your side and present prior precedent to make compelling arguments.
The administrative agency appeals hearings are typically before three to five agents of that agency. These agents will pose questions about the appeal filing. It is vital that your appeal filing be well drafted. The attorney will then represent you at the hearing and answer all questions.
Criminal Charges
If an administrative agency has brought charges against you for violating one of their rules, it is vital that you hire an attorney for both the initial hearing and any subsequent appeals. Although administrative agencies are not Congress, their rules are still considered binding law. Violating their laws can result in fines and imprisonment. Whether it is the IRS charging you with tax evasion, the EPA filing illegal dumping charges, or the state school board filing misappropriation charges, you need an attorney. An attorney will advise and protect you from self-incrimination (saying the wrong thing) and will draft and argue your case in the best light for you. If you are guilty of the crime, your attorney will reach the most favorable plea bargain to reduce the penalties.
Overall, most administrative agency hearings will not require an attorney, but when something goes wrong or criminal charges are being launched, it is time to run to an attorney.


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McGrath Foundation Merchandise
Shop Pink and help us place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia.
Pink Partner Products
Thanks to the amazing support of our corporate partners, there's plenty of sponsored Pink Partner Products to get your hands on. Check them out below!
Yummy Snack Foods
Yummy Snack Foods is proudly donating 10 cents from every bag of Almonds, Cashews, Raw Mixed Nut Kernels, Premium Billabong Blend, Yummy Delight, Energy Mix and Pistachios sold.
Community First Credit Union
Pink Visa Credit Card:
One of Australia's lowest credit card rates. Half the annual fee ($20) donated to McGrath Foundation every year you hold the card*
* Credit eligibility criteria, terms & conditions, fees & charges apply. Community First Credit Union Limited ABN 80 087 649 938 AFSL/Australian credit licence 231204.
Polytec aim to raise $130,000 to help fund another McGrath Breast Care Nurse for a year, by selection Polytec products for your next project.
Tama Australia
Since 2014, Tama Australia, a supplier of the world's leading crop packaging brands have been turning hay bales pink to create a highly impactful show of support for families in regional communities experiencing breast cancer.
OMF's Australian made "Bella" mattress is designed by our own staff and supplier, using the latest technologies giving our customers a comfy night's sleep, as well as help raise funds.
Farm Pride
Look out for Farm Pride's pink cage free eggs in selected stores across the country, with every purchase of our Pink cage free eggs, 20 cents is donated to the McGrath Foundation.
Kookaburra Cricket Ball
Inspired by the new pink Kookaburra ball that is used in Test cricket.
The Kookaburra Pink McGrath Foundation cricket ball can be used for practice or match play! Available exclusively at Rebel Sport stores around Australia with $5 from every ball will donated to the McGrath Foundation. Find your local Rebel store here.
Paramount Safety
Linq Height Safety is proud to offer their essential harness in support of the McGrath Foundation.
Their H101PK harness is designed and engineered to AUS/NZ standards.
Exquisite range of chocolate bouquets for that special someone! Proceeds from specially marked bouquets will be donated to the McGrath Foundation.
JETS worked closely with the McGrath Foundation to develop a special swimsuit with hidden prosthesis pockets, as well as donating a proceed of sales.
As Information Management specialists, it is our great pleasure to give back to our community by offering high quality TIMG Pink Archive Boxes. A portion of each purchase is donated to the McGrath Foundation, to date totalling over $128,000.
Pacific Hoists
The Challenger brand is bright pink to spread awareness, with a percentage of sales being donated to the McGrath Foundation. Through the Challenger brand and activities associated, Pacific Hoists actively attempts to be further involved and committed to this foundation.
By purchasing specially marked 'IGA Community Chest' products at your local IGA, you'll be supporting the McGrath Foundation. More than $1.4 million has been raised through this initiative to date.
Sweet as Nature. Organic Stevia is supporting the McGrath Foundation – so you can replace sugar with a sweetener that's better for your body. Naturally.
Your Brand
If you'd like to collaborate with the McGrath Foundation and share our commitment to making a difference to families in Australia experiencing breast cancer, become a corporate partner today!
So Brave Calendar
All the models that appear within the pages of the So Brave Breast Cancer Calendar are real women, volunteers, all diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. The 2019 So Brave Breast Cancer Fundraiser Calendar is a colourful and empowering visual representation of the metamorphosis that each girl has undergone – both through her experience with her breast cancer diagnosis and through the uplifting transformation of a full bodypaint and photoshoot session.
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Vertebral Subluxation Complex
The vertebral subluxation complex is the underlying cause of many healthcare problems. When one or more vertebrae lose their normal position and/or motion, they can interfere with the normal function of the nervous system that the vertebral bones were meant to house and protect.
Trigger Finger
Stenosing tenosynovitis is a condition commonly known as "trigger finger." It is sometimes also called "trigger thumb." The tendons that bend the fingers glide …
The presence of torticollis is a sign that there is a dysfunction in the interaction between the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems. If the nervous system is unable to communicate with the structures it innervates, the result is an increase in muscle tension. It is a protective mechanism that the nervous system puts in place […]
Tibial Periostitis (shin splint)
A synonym for shin-splints is medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), But Bruckner … in runners is medial tibial traction periostitis or just medial tibial periostitis".
Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a painful condition involving the tendons that attach to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow.


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A tomboy with an ambitious streak, Lindsey has always fought to get ahead in everything she attempts to do. However, when she unexpectedly gets pregnant at just 16, the teen mom struggles to find a stable living situation with her inconsistent boyfriend, and to be able to follow through with her dreams.
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Pastoral Concerns
All of the WMPC pastors offer direct pastoral care for members and friends of the church. Contact a pastor directly or contact Rebecca Turner or Amy Claprood for help connecting with a pastor. Further, Rebecca coordinates pastoral care surrounding births, deaths and marriages. Please let us know of such events in the lives of our members.
Hospital Visitation
WMPC pastors visit hospitalized members most every day of the week. Please contact Amy Claprood to let us know where and when you are in the hospital so that we will know to make a visit. We share hospitalizations with our congregation so please tell us if you would prefer to keep your hospitalization confidential. Details of your hospitalization are, of course, kept in confidence by our church staff.
After Hours Pastor On Call
WMPC pastors are always available to our membership for pastoral emergencies. Because life events don't always happen during regular office hours, we have a pastor on call evenings, weekends, and holidays. You can reach the pastor on call by dialing 919-605-4593; the pastor will respond as soon as possible, usually within the hour.
Pastoral Counseling Center
Robert Cooke is our on-site pastoral counselor. He is an experienced therapist with Triangle Pastoral Counseling, and he welcomes new clients regardless of affiliation with White Memorial Presbyterian Church. He will see clients in the counseling office on Mondays and Tuesdays, by appointment. Contact Robert via email or at 919-845-9977, ext. 202.


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Haudenosaunee means "People who are building an extended house" and refers to the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, the most powerful Native American influence east of the Mississippi. As the westernmost of the Six Nations, the Seneca were known as the "Keepers of the Western Door."
For over a thousand years the Seneca people have lived in what is now known as Western New York State. They have witnessed, experienced, and endured many changes over those centuries. Today, they are a proud Nation with a rich history and culture, and a promising future. Like their ancient ancestors, they treasure the beauty of their lands and the bounty of nature, but they have also built a strong, sovereign economy focused on improving the lives of their people.
People of the Tuscarora Nation migrated to eastern New York from North Carolina in the 18th century to join with the Haudenosaunee. Later in the eighteenth century, many Tuscarora moved again, to the Niagara region. Their story is an amazing tale of survival and is testimony to the adaptability of the Tuscarora culture. Today, the Tuscarora continue to operate under a traditional form of government with respect for civility and law, a tradition of sharing and giving back, and a sense of stewardship for the land.
Long known as a portage between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie, Niagara Falls and the Niagara River were significant to the Haudenosaunee. By the mid-18th century, the region was controlled by the Seneca, and the portage provided work for Seneca men. Oral tradition of the Haudenosaunee tells of spirits living beneath the Niagara Falls, called the Thunder Beings, saving a young woman from taking her own life, a story that was later romanticized into "the Maid of the Mist." Evidence of fishing culture predating Seneca and Tuscarora arrival along the Niagara River can be found in many archeological sites. Permanent residency of the Tuscarora along the river revitalized the Haudenosaunee occupation of these ancient fishing sites.
The Haudenosaunee view the natural world and its bounty as a gift and their community as connected to a living earth and a spiritual universe. The Haudenosaunee people give thanks each day through the Ganonyok, a daily expression of gratitude that serves as a reminder to acknowledge and appreciate all things. The Ganonyok reinforces the connection that people have to the world around them.
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Madonna has said she was inspired to return to music after going through a "depressed" period prompted by her move to Lisbon.
The veteran pop star, 60, last week ended a five-year hiatus by announcing Madame X, her first record since Rebel Heart.
She said she had been spurred on to record the album after relocating to the Portuguese capital with her sons.
She said: "I went there and I thought it was going to be super fun and adventurous but then I found myself just going to school and picking up the kids.
"I got a little depressed. I had to make friends and meet people.
"So I started to meet people and go out a bit. I'm not like a go-er out-er per se. But I wanted to meet people."
Speaking at a Q and A event in London, Madonna unveiled the video for first single Medellin during the live-streamed event, hosted by DJ Trevor Nelson.
She said: "My son wanted to be a soccer player. He was never going to have the right sort of training in America.
"We spun the globe and did a lot of research and found my top five academies for the boys to train, and Lisbon ended up being my favourite city of the options.
"That's how I became a soccer mum. It's a crazy story, I know, and it's the last thing I would expect from a controversial girl like myself."
Dressed in a risque bodysuit and wielding a riding crop, Madonna said being invited into the homes of Portuguese musicians led her to write the new record.
She said: "I met people and most of the people I met were artists and painters. I started getting invited to people's homes.
"They had things called living room sessions. Everyone would come and they would bring wine, they would bring food, sit around the table.
"Suddenly people would get up and start playing instruments and singing.
"I was like, 'Wait, what is going on here? Artists getting up, not getting paid and just doing it for the fun and the passion?'"
Maluma, a leading figure in the Latin trap and reggaeton music scene, features on Medellin.
He joined the session via a video link from Miami.
Madame X, Madonna's 14th album featuring guest appearances from Migos rapper Quavo and producer Diplo, will be released on June 14.
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Hey my lovely, fresh-faced beauties!
In the makeup world, a natural, or "nude" face means fully-dressed. It shouldn't be hiding your features, it should be enhancing them…which is why everyone can wear this look!
Simply put, you're just playing up what you like about your face. Do you have large, expressive eyes? Perfect cheekbones? Glowing skin? Full lips? Pick ONE feature, because that feature should be the focal point.
Here's what you'll need to get that "natural" beauty:
- Foundation or coverage of your choice (BB Cream, mineral powder, ect.)
- Concealer
- Pressed powder to set
- A favorite blush/bronzer
- Highlighter
- Eye base or primer
- Natural eyeshadow
- Mascara
- Brow powder and gel
- Lipstick
- Lipgloss
(P.S: You don't have to use all of the products I mentioned..you can pick and choose what to add or take away!)
Anyway, let's start!
The first step is simple, yet difficult, so prepare yourself! You need to create a perfect, smooth, flawless complexion.
I exfoliated my skin and put on some moisturizer first, so my skin would be prepped and primed. When you're applying your coverage, be extremely careful! In one flash of a powder puff you can go totally cake-faced. (If you turned cake-faced, check out this past post for salvation.)
The next part is ten times easier! Blush and highlighter! I love a good blush…the right shade can make such a difference in how someone looks. I chose one with subtle gold veining, so it can really make my cheeks pop! The secret in a nicely flushed complexion is LESS is MORE, so be sure to tap off any excess of your blush brush! I usually add a light dusting of highlighter on the tops of my cheekbones.
In this look, I decided to play up my eyes. Before I added any shadow, I put on a cream base to intensify the colors I would layer over it. I chose dreamy, subtle colors that would really make my brown eyes glow. Then, because my brows are sparse, I filled them in and set them with a clear gel. The eyes are the windows to the soul, and windows need good frames! A wise Youtuber once said, "Your brows should be like sisters, not twins.", so you shouldn't go to extremes to make them look identical.
The final step is my personal favorite, the lips, one of the most seductive things about a face. Before any lipstick or gloss, you should have them exfoliated and moisturized. I chose a nude lipstick color, but you could pick any soft, natural color you like. I like to add gloss on top too, it makes your lips look softer, younger, and plumper.
And you are dooooone, hun! ;}
- Dr. Jart+ Premium Beauty Balm SPF 45
- Mineral Fusion Concealer Duo in "Neutral"
- Clinique Stay-Matte Pressed Powder in "Stay Buff"
- Milani Blush in "Dolce Pink"
- Wet 'N Wild Color Icon Bronzer in "Reserve Your Cabana"
- Maybelline Color Tattoo in "Barely Branded"
- Smashbox Eyelights Palette in "Flash"
- Real Colors Whip Lash Ultimate Mascara in "Extreme Black"
- Zuzu Luxe Lipstick in "Ultra Suede"
- NYC Liquid Lipshine in "Nude York City"
You should look and feel really fresh and confident, like you're not wearing much of anything, but still put-together and polished.
I hope you guys enjoyed this how-to. After all, it's basically my everyday look in a nutshell!


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University of Alabama at Birmingham.See works by artist David Levinthal and hear world premieres by two composers at the next "Chamber Music @ AEIVA," 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at the
Presented in collaboration by the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Music, Birmingham Art Music Alliance, and the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, "Chamber Music @ AEIVA" connects chamber music with the visual arts. The music for this performance was chosen in conjunction with the current exhibition, "David Levinthal: Playland." Considered to be one of the first postmodern photographers, Levinthal uses toys and miniature figures as subjects for his images. He uses much of his work to question the role of photography as a reliable presentation of historical fact through intricately restaging significant moments or cultural milestones throughout history.
Gallery viewing and a reception are at 5 p.m., and the concert is at 5:30 p.m. in the AEIVA's Odess Gallery, 1221 10th Ave. South. The event is free and open to the public.
The seventh installment of "Chamber Music @ AEIVA" will feature world premieres by two composers from the Birmingham Art Music Alliance, Tom Reiner and UAB alumnus and adjunct music instructor Matthew Scott Phillips. The performing musicians are Lisa Wienhold, flute, and Chris Steele, piano, from UAB; Pei-Ju Wu, violin, from the Alabama Symphony Orchestra; and Tim Feeney, percussion, from the University of Alabama Department of Music.
A closing reception for "David Levinthal: Playland" is planned for 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 2, in the AEIVA. Prior to the reception, Levinthal will speak publicly about his work at 5 p.m. Both events are free.
AEIVA is open to the public 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12-6 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sundays and holidays.


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Introducing MINChar—a new community initiative to support effective material characterization in nanotoxicity studies.
Here's a tough one: Imagine you have a new substance—call it substance X—and you run some tests to see how toxic it is. But you're not quite sure what substance X is.
You know that it is a powder, and it is supposed to have chemicals x y and z somewhere in it. But you don't know how small the particles are, what shape they are, whether chemical z is on the surface of the particles or inside them, whether the particles all clump together when shoved into the test system or whether they can't get far enough away from each other after being administered, or whether there is something else present in substance X that really shouldn't be there.
Now imagine your tests show that substance X looks like it could be rather dangerous. How do identify which aspect of the material is causing the problem, so you can go about fixing it?
Or imagine someone else wants to repeat your work. Or they want to compare your data with another study. How do you know that the substance being used in other studies is the same as substance X, and not simply a crude approximation?
The scenario is somewhat hypothetical, but the issues are very real. And they have dogged the field of nanotoxicology for over a decade. Read the rest of this entry »


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Elliot says Church halted His Dark Materials
It's no big surprise really that after His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass the studio got scared of what was to come next in the series and how the books were going to adapt to the big screen, upset the various religious organisations, and lose a large target audience almost immediately, that is if they kept with the themes of the original novels.
Now Sam Elliot, one of the actors in the film, has said exactly that, and I think it might be the first time someone from the production has actually said it out loud in as many words.
"The Catholic church happened to The Golden Compass, as far as I'm concerned. It did incredible at the box office. Incredible. It took $85m (£52m) in the States. The Catholic church … lambasted them, and I think it scared New Line off."
Those are the words of Sam Elliot through the Evening Standard and The Guardian, and you know what? He may just be right.
There's a big target audience out there that is religious, and a big one in the studio's main marketplace of the U.S.. There was already a fair amount of debate and discussion about this film in religious circles from the beginning, and when the furore raised up again about the novels themselves, I'm sure the people at the studio realised that audiences and money were slipping away from them.
However the Guardian go on to point out that The Golden Compass wasn't well received with audiences or critics and say that this was the real problem with it, well I just wonder how many of them hold religious beliefs that were at odds with the moral messages of the books and of possibly the films to come.
I'm not saying that there was a conspiracy against the series, and I'm not saying that what killed the series were the returns and audiences, after all other series have continued despite poor figures. I think it was a mixture of the two, and it's right to say that the studio were scared of what the series was going to bring to the big screen next.
The Catholic Church especially was outspoken against the film, attacking it for what it said about its organisation and beliefs, and there definitely was a strong move to stop the film and the atheist message that could come from the novels, heaven forbid someone was allowed to voice a contrary opinion.
However it can't be denied that the studio weren't scared of the reaction, you only have to look a The Golden Compass itself to realise that, they altered the religious theme of the novel and removed it to the point that you wouldn't really believe the film was about that at all.
Now I think that's the real death of the film there, the fact that it stepped back from the novel and didn't take a stand. It should have been all or nothing. If it had followed Philip Pullman's original story then the fan base would have stood behind it more, as it was it stepped back from a big draw and delivered a sanitised version of the story so that neither fans nor religious organisations were happy.
I think that's what killed the series.


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Ernie, I actually have not gotten a reply at all; or at least none that I am aware of. Here, email or on the FB page.
Jack -- Sorry you haven't received answers about JSS yet. I wanted to call you to speak personally, but can't find your information in the Members' Manual. Our JSS coordinator is a rookie this year & we're working to finish that schedule soon.


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To promote the spirit of fellowship among its members and in the community through the activities of the club in friendly rivalry in any social and cultural activities that may encourage gentleness among the members and associates.
The T&T Social Club is currently having a membership drive and invites any interested individuals to visit during one of our meetings, the last Sunday of every month. We welcome all demographics and cultures to join or participate in our organization's activities.
The Social Club sponsors the "Regan Youth League" in Jamaica Plain annually.
Four gentlemen decided to come together to create a social network in which will enrich the community with the culture of Trinidad and Tobago founded the social club. These founding fathers, Hollis Joseph, Pooran Ramjatten, Samsonat Deo, and Albert Phillip gathered a supporting cast to fulfill their mission. In 1988 this social group became incorporated ad established its non-profit status as the Trinidad and Tobago Social Club of Boston Inc. (TTSCB). The social club began impacting the community with many events and signature activities such as its annual Family Day and trips to surrounding Caribbean Carnivals. With the Carnival parades being one of the major components of the Trinidad and Tobago's culture, the social club decided to participate in the Boston Carnival. TTSCB plunged into the Carnival arena with a t-shirt band and soon after transitioned into a competitive band with elaborate costumes. Led by the band leader, Errol Phillip and his supporters the social club went on to claim top honors of Band of the Year in ten consecutive years, 1997-2006. During the carnival journeys, TTSCB was also awarded numerous honors such as Band of the Year for Kiddies Carnival, King and Queen of Carnival, Jr. King and Queen of Carnival and many more. With a plethora of victories, TTSCB became well known as one of the top bands in Boston Carnival, who made history of being the only band to win ten straight titles of Band of the Year.
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The semis are here! Only 2 weeks left in the REL and 4 teams left standing for the coveted gold jersey. If I don't get a title this time out, I'm going to give the winner a white jersey that I just made gold, if you know what I mean!
With some big deadline deals to improve their depth, High as Greg Kite is looking high and mighty as I thankfully miss that juggernaut for at least one more week, as they tackle Scurry to the Left. But I have to deal with the friggin' Clippers team, argh! So I'm not too happy with the scheduling, but I guess I was going to have it rough one way or the other. Good luck to everyone alive in the REL, and all you readers out there primed for a dynasty title! Here's how the quarterfinals wrapped up in week 20 in the REL, plus a preview of this week's semi-finals in week 21:
6th seed High as Greg Kite DEF (6-2-1) 3rd seed Yappers
Yappers: Entering the fantasy playoffs, I had High as Greg Kite (with the acquisitions of Lebron and Ibaka) as the #1 rated team on my board. To have a chance against him I felt that I needed to win at least one of the ratios (as well as turnovers) and have the advantage in games played. Instead last week was one of our worst weeks this season in the ratios (we lost both of them) and (trying hard not to whine here because I can't honestly say we were injury decimated) it really seemed that Greg Kite did not miss a game this past week while both Batum and Gallinari missed games for Yappers. Hence the 2-6 loss. Wasn't all that close. 'nuff said – books closed.
In preparing for next season I observe that Yappers has 10 $1 dollar players and 7 players for over a dollar. Of the 7 players over a dollar (Nic Batum $44, Marc Gasol $43, Jeff Teague $32, Pau Gasol $20, Wes Matthews $14, George Hill $13, Danilo Gallinari $11) my only keeper debate is Batum, and that only because I'm thinking $44 is a tad overpay and I might prefer spending that money on a big anyways. The remaining players I am thinking would go for significantly over current cost if released back into the pool, but situations change from year to year and we shall see.
I have three categories for my ten $1 players. (1) A part of my core (Mason Plumlee, C.J. Miles and this year's acquisitions of Andre Iguodala and Joe Ingles. These are obviously safe. (2) Young and (hopefully) not hit their ceilings (Sam Dekker and Spencer Dinwiddie). These also are safe but will need to show improvement next year (3) Typical $1 players in this leage (D.J. Augustin, Raymond Felton, Dante Cunningham, and Manu Ginobilli). I will be dropping two or three of these. That leaves about $12 or about $56 dollars for next year's auction pending the decision on Batum.
So, to wrap this up a short list of lessons learned this year.
(1) It is better to drop a player one year too early than keep a player one year too late. Yes the decision to release Deron Williams prior to this year's auction was correct. I actually enjoyed this year partly because there was nobody on my team that I came to hate with an eternal hatred (looking at you Carlos Boozer).
(2) When will I learn not to spend a significant FAAB chunk after week one on the season (James Ennis $32). I have done this every year of the league, and none of these early big ticket items lasted till end of season. I am thinking I need to budget about $30 for end of season acquisitions.
(3) Speaking of FAAB, some of my best buys this year were not the big ticket items (looking at you Joe Ingles ($3) whom Yahoo tells me is ranked 102 which is in the C.J. Miles tier). Even $1 Raymond Felton was useful and managed to last the season.
(4) Either you are all in or all out. Maybe I should have been more aggressive on the trade front having made the "all in" trade of Kyle Lowrie (a trade that I do not regret even though it did not work out as hoped). But then again I am thinking I would have lost this matchup anyways because we totally sucked on the ratios. So who knows.
(5) I have not invested in the draft even once at auction time in the four years being in the league, fearing that I would be the one investing $30 in Anthony Bennett 2.0. But given the most recent auction prices, maybe I should rethink this. Sometimes rookies acquired at draft time make great trading chips.
4th seed Metamucil DEF (6-3-0) 5th seed Slim – Razzball
1st seed JB Gilpin – Razzball vs. 4th seed Metamucil
JB Gilpin – Razzball: Time to shine! But dayum if I don't have the fantasy gods stacked against me. Stupid NBA schedulers giving the Clippers a 5-game week, and of course I play the team with Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan. Oh, and Marreese Speights too, just for good measure! Smh.
Metamucil has a really strong team, and somehow even with DJ, had a 81.5% FT% last week, so I dunno if there's any cats that I'm really favored in. 208 dimes like they got last week to only 82 TO is really rough. They got plenty of treys and good scoring too. 7 blocks from Taurean Prince?! Every roster spot is contributing for them; I just need a nice CP3/DJ rest day somewhere, and I think it would be pretty even.
On my end, I thankfully have a 4-game OKC week, and thank the lord KCP got out of his funk yesterday. Going to need some big weeks to close this out. While I had the best regular season team, I didn't make one of the huge go-for-it trades like Greg Kite or Metamucil made, so I'm fearing my chances. Hopefully keeping my core together can still sneak their way through.
2nd seed Scurry to the Left vs. 6th seed High as Greg Kite
Good luck to everyone in your dynasties this week, and hopefully your's truly can make the REL Finals!


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A Business Model for Students and Teachers: A Paradigm Shift
By National Hall of Fame Educator, Alan Haskvitz
Want to improve student achievement the easy way? Teach them about business. Here is an easy to follow plan that can be done in advisement periods.
There is little doubt that successful business leaders would like to take charge of education. There is also little doubt that none of them have spent time teaching students in a realistic atmosphere. However, that does not mean the students cannot benefit from ideas that business fosters such as a business model. What I am proposing is that each student be taught the basics of a business model and use that information to turn themselves into that business, essentially improving their output.
The business plan for the student is essentially creating a marketing plan for themselves as a person and as a potential employee. As they create this plan they are going to find weaknesses that need to be improved by taking action and they are also going to find areas of strength and learn how they can turn these attributes into strengths that can attract others to their viewpoints. Regardless, the business plan is just that, a plan. It can be changed as needed and the objective can also be altered as age and experiences sway viewpoints. However, it is essentially that the plan be reviewed and maintained so that the goals are fresh and assessable. For example, a student might want to select an occupation that they perceive as high paying and seek to direct their objective in that direction only to find that they do not have that same goal when the amount of time and education required is factored into the equation.
Not be disregarded is the importance of items such as developing communication skills in a variety of ways. Speech classes may have gone the same way as shop classes, and so it is vital that such excuses s being shy or afraid are soothed over by opportunities in school. Students may want to run for school office, but are reluctant to speak before a large group. A good business plan must include these opportunities and, win or lose, builds the basis for a better future.
Teaching business in the lower grades is seldom seen for a variety of reasons of which the most vivid is probably that it isn't on the state's standardized test. But, creating a business plan and giving students the opportunity to explore, modify, and grow with it can be incorporated in most core subject areas. For example, in math classes problems that require the student to compare various occupations based on income are simple to use, but what can be added to that problem is the cost of reaching that goal in terms of education expenses. Language arts classes offer the opportunity to create essays that allow each student to express their viewpoint and have it critiqued builds character and communication expertise. Having students present work in every class builds speaking skills that are necessary through life. (add more specifics)
A while back a found a museum that offered an interesting lesson that included the Who Am I poem. I modified that to include that Who Am I and added Who Do I Want to Become. I next added the requirement that the student develop a list of how they would meet this change from present to future and to develop a business plan to reach it. The results were called Investing in Yourself and, based on the letters from students I have received years after my class, were life changing. And isn't that what a good business plan should be, a plan to improve. As the Japanese call it, Kaizen, continuous improvement.
A Step-by-Step Guide
The first step would be to have each student make a list of their attributes. These could include the obvious such as a grade point average, but also organizations they belong to, sports, activities outside of school, hobbies, and even items such as knowing how to juggle.
They need to list these so they can see if any of these attributes can be applied to what the customer, the teacher, wants in terms of performance.
Next, they need to make a graph of what they spend their time on during the course of the day. This should not be taken lightly and having a parent or guardian sign it would be of value. This is their allocation of resources. They also need to add any resources they feel that they may need such as paper, pens, thesaurus, or technology.
The last step of the preliminary stage is to look at their progress reports for the past few years and set a realistic objective for their business. If a student has a C average setting a goal of a B- would be realistic.
So they have now taken an inventory of skills, available time, and an objective for their business.
The next step is to meet with consultants with their plan. They need to meet with their parents and at least two other students in the class to compare their available time and objectives. Each consultant must sign-off on the plan indicating that the objective is possible.
The second phase is difficult because it requires the student to think about and write about the changes that will be necessary for the plan to be effective and the objectives meet. What is the students willing to give up to have enough time to study and reach that goal? What skills do they need to refine and improve upon?
Again, once this has been done the student needs to meet with the consultants and modify the plan as needed.
The next phase is for the student to make a visual of the plan. They can create a PowerPoint or a story board or even a video. In that way they have a record of what their business hopes to accomplish.
Finally, the plan needs to be implemented. This can be done slowly or all at once depending on the plan. Regardless, at the end of each day the student must make an inventory of what was accomplished in reaching the goal. They also need time to weekly check with the consultants and make any modifications to the plan that are necessary. The student must also take this end of week report to the president of the company (i.e. teacher) so that he or she can mark on the class chart if the target was reached. The teacher should have a graph for each student, made by the student, on which the progress marks are made.
Since students have a variety of classes or products, it is best to implement the business plan for one class at a time. Students should also keep a diary of their thoughts during this process to give to the teacher at the end of the unit so that the ideas can be reviewed from the student's aspect.
Conclusion: In the end the student shall have a much better understanding of four important elements that successful people share. First, they will learn how to budget time. Secondly, they will gain a better perspective on their strengths and weaknesses. Third, they will be able to modify and change plans and direction as objectives are changed. Finally, they will learn to work with others to improve their product, which is their future.


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Frustrating Amazon Kindle Support
November 25, 2009
I don't know if its just me but I have absolutely no luck reporting what seem like clear and reproducible bugs.
I sent a bug report to Amazon regarding the PDF conversion problem after the 2.3 upgrade. I received a response in e-mail that looks autogenerated or perhaps my report was confusing. Anyway, the e-mail has a very customer focused section asking whether the e-mail resolves my problem and includes a "If not, click here:" Feedback link which I clicked through. I filled out my information in the form and started typing in the Comments text area but I couldn't type beyond a sentence or two. Looking at the source I found:
<textarea name="comments" rows="10″ cols="23″ maxlength="50″>
Nice. I have 50 characters to provide feedback. I like succinct as much as the next guy but sheesh.
My original bug report was the following:
Canadian Kindle Software Update Version 2.3
November 25, 2009
Amazon has released updated software for the 2nd generation Kindle including the Canadian Kindle.
I received an e-mail from Amazon describing the update but the update had not yet been pushed out wirelessly. The update binary file can be installed manually. The updated User's Guide is also available.
In addition to better battery life with Wireless On, the new version brings native PDF file viewing and screen rotation to the 6″ Kindle.
Screen Rotation is available from the Text Size menu (key to the right of the spacebar on the keyboard). PDF files in portrait mode display the entire page. The text is unreadable at this magnification. In landscape mode the full width of the page is displayed making it a little easier to read. Multi-column text is a pain.
@FREE.KINDLE.COM Conversions Broken
Unfortunately the update has broken the email@example.com conversion service. The PDF file is returned in its original format. The documentation states:
Tip: You can choose to convert PDF file(s) that are sent to your device by adding the word "convert" in the email subject line.
This does not seem to be the case with the @free.kindle.com service, at least with my testing.
Canadian Kindle Review
November 22, 2009
The international version of the Amazon Kindle eBook reader is now available in Canada.
I ordered one and have been using it for four days now so I thought I'd write up some my initial thoughts. Ordering the Kindle is accomplished through the U.S. Amazon site (amazon.com vs. amazon.ca). The Kindle Store where you can order books online via a web browser is also accessed via the .com site. The Kindle Store is also available directly on the device. It allows you to search for books, read reviews, and even write reviews.
Text input is via a Blackberry-esque thumb QWERTY keyboard. While reading a book you can start typing at any time. A small search box appears at the bottom of the screen which allows you to search the current book, a dictionary, Google, and others. The keys are round and flush at the edge but raised slightly in the middle of each key. Most of a user's time on the Kindle is spent reading so the keys are designed to be unobtrusive during normal reading which makes them less than ideal for typing compared to a input heavy device such as a Blackberry. I think this is a good compromise considering the screen is fundamentally different than the computer screens we are used to. Read the rest of this entry »
Tonka Truck
November 18, 2009
Leaf Pickup
November 4, 2009
I guess the boy in me still loves big yellow machines.


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Ayurvedic medicine takes a holistic approach to managing your health. Ayurveda focuses on maintaining a healthy balance of the energy forces that flow through your body. To provide treatment, Ayurvedic practitioners first determine your primary energy type. It is believed that there are three main doshas, or energy types, in every person but one or two types tend to dominate. Once your primary dosha is discovered, a treatment plan tailored to that energy type is implemented. Treatment can include diet changes, herbal supplements and yoga. Ayurvedic medicine seeks to treat the whole body instead of focusing on a single ailment. As you become more aware of your body's energy flow you will learn when your normal energy pattern is disrupted and be able to implement Ayurvedic treatments to restore your physical health and emotional well-being.
The Three Primary Doshas
Vata: Vata energy supports the body's circulation system. Those who are primarily Vata in nature are high-energy people who tend to be creative thinkers. Physically Vata types tend to be tall and thin, with a dry complexion and a sensitivity to cold temperatures. Health-wise, Vata types should watch their anxiety levels and protect themselves from extreme temperatures. Meditation can help control insomnia and anxiety attacks.
Pitta: Pitta energy regulates body temperature and your digestive system. Those who have a dominant Pitta dosha tend to be strong-willed, passionate and competitive. They tend to have a sturdy physical body but are prone to getting overheated. From a health perspective, Pitta's skin tends to be sensitive and they are prone to digestive issues like heartburn. Pitta dominant types should keep their anger in check through breathing exercises, yoga and herbal remedies.
Kapha: Kapha energy supports your immune system. For those who have a primary Kapha dosha, a calm and accepting nature prevails. Physically, Kapha types tend to have larger body types and are susceptible to being overweight and sensitive to cold weather. Typical health problems include respiratory infection, allergies and depression. Kapha-dominant people need to make smart food choices that will ward off depression and boost their energy levels.
Correcting Your Dosha Balance
Ayurvedic medicine teaches that most of your health issues can be traced back to an imbalance with your doshas. Energy imbalances occur due to stress, poor diet and lifestyle changes. Treatment is centered around restoring harmony and balance to the energy forces within your body. Ayurvedic practitioners recommend a vegetarian diet and warming or cooling foods, depending upon how your primary dosha regulates body temperature. Stress relief techniques are another major component of Ayurvedic treatment. Your Ayurvedic practitioner can recommend the best relaxation methods for your primary dosha type. Yoga, a deep breathing method called pranayama and herbal-based applications are common treatment methods.
Health Risks of Ayurvedic Treatment
Because Ayurvedic medicine is holistic-based, many of the treatment recommendations are safe for the general public. However, if you have pre-existing health conditions or you are on prescription medications, check with your doctor before beginning any Ayurvedic-based herbal treatments as dangerous drug interactions can occur. Ask your practitioner about the contents of any herbal medications that you take, as the CDC reported that lead, arsenic and other dangerous metals were found in certain Ayurvedic herbal supplements from India.
Samantha Eden is a professional blogger that shares here knowledge of alternative healing practices with specialized heating mats like the Bio-Mat. She writes for Healing Arts Garden, where you can find the Richway Bio-Mat.


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Er, um, I dropped my camera a little bit on Tuesday.
I wondered why the pictures I took at the doctor's office turned out so grainy, and then the next morning when I tried to take a picture at school, the screen was blank. I still have the little icons and everything, but it won't take a picture. Some frantic internet searching found that it's probably the CCD sensor-thing that's busted. (It's whatever turns regular light into a digital image.) It would cost $130 or so to send it in to be repaired.
"I bet it's still under warranty," said Lloyd. (I hadn't yet told him that I dropped it.) I checked the receipt and yes, we had bought the extended warranty – right after the first awful malfunction. Yes, we bought that extended two-year warranty two years and ten days ago.
*sigh* So, you'll have to live with some Photo Booth pictures from the iMac for a while. Sorry.
(Silver lining – new camera!!)