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Fed Lam is closing the doors to Adtrics Academy and with it goes your chance to learn how to create a $300 per day business 6 different ways as well as the opportunity to work with Fred.
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What sets Adtrics Academy apart from all the other online programs?
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Most other tend to focus on the theory and only show you examples of the campaign. While Adtrixs focuses on the art and science behind media ads as well as practical uses for them.
In fact, Fred Lam teaches you 6 practical ways you can use it to make over 6-figure per year hands-on.
- eCommerce – Fred Lam is already famous in the eCommerce space for his Zero Up App and 6 and 7-figure Shopify stores. However, in Adtrics, he goes beyond that and includes Amazon FBA, affiliates, and joint ventures as well as other ways in addition to drop shipping.
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That's exactly what one of my friends did with essential oils. He started as an affiliate and ended up creating his own 8-figure brand after.
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Once you have the foundation, Fred will show you behind the closed doors of a successful media ads business and what it takes to run it.
Thanks to it you'll know the mindset, the possibilities as well as the limitations of running such business. Fred leaves no stone unturned, and I feel like I could teach media buys in a University after this module.
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Is this the main part of the course? Well, how does 8 weeks of interactive training with Fred Lam himself sound?
In this weekly live training module, you will learn YouTube, Facebook, Google, and other platforms for media buying from the man himself, Fred Lam. In fact, you could even ask Fred questions live.
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The New Yorker, November 28, 1977 P. 53
PROFILE of Romare Bearden, a heavyset man of sixty-three, who is generally referred to as American's leading black painter. His work is in the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan, the Whitney, and other museums. He lives with his wife, Nanette, in an apartment on Canal Street. He grew up in Harlem. After graduating from N.Y.U. with a bachelor's degree in science, he spent a year and a half at the Art Student's League, studying with the German expatriate George Grosz. In 1938, he took a job with the New York City Department of Welfare as a caseworker, and rented a studio in Harlem. The Harlem artists were a close-knit group. By the time Bearden went to Paris for six months, in 1950, he was a fairly well-established artist, with a half a dozen one-man shows to his credit. He didn't paint while he was in Paris. After he got back, he achieved some success as a songwriter, but then had a nervous breakdown. Gradually his life came back together. In 1964, he had his first show of photomontages, which were the basis for everything he has done since. He says, "I really think the art of painting is the art of putting something over something else." The prevalence of ritual in American Negro life became the dominant theme of Bearden's mature work. Tells about the images he worked with. In 1966, his income from painting enabled him to leave the Welfare Department for good. Tells about the exhibitions and books he worked on about black American artists. In 1969, Bearden, Ernest Crichlow, and Norman Lewis started the Cinque Gallery which exhibits artists from minority groups. Tells about his own shows, several of which were at the Cordier & Ekstrom gallery.


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The consequences of the crisis caused by the Coronavirus in Brazil were many, whether in educational, health, economic or socio-environmental terms. When the look is specific to entrepreneurship, what is identified is that the impact on small businesses caused by Covid-19 is greater for women than for men. Even though women entrepreneurs have conquered more and more space in the sector, there are many challenges they face to undertake, even before the pandemic.
According to research carried out by Sebrae, in Brazil, there are 9.3 million female entrepreneurs. This number represents 34% of the country's total entrepreneurship, placing Brazil in 7th place in the world in terms of female entrepreneurship. However, according to the Global Report on Gender Inequality, of the World Economic Forum (WEF), in 2020, Brazil was only the 92nd place among 153 analyzed countries, in the average of gender parity. The study has been carried out annually since 2006 and Education, Health, Labor and Political Empowerment parameters are taken into account, which opens up the social and economic disparity between genders.
Of this total, approximately 70% have children and about 45% are the only providers in their homes, emphasizing data from another survey, also done by Sebrae, which shows that most women became entrepreneurs out of necessity, to seek independence and even escape from conditions of abuse and violence.
To contribute to the understanding of the profile of these women entrepreneurs, the Rede Mulher Empreendedora (RME) carried out a study with 1,376 women from different regions. According to this research, 75% of them decided to open their business after giving birth, to allow flexible hours, showing how the themes specific to the genre can directly influence professional life decisions.
Research carried out by Daise Rosas Natividade shows that even women with more years of study are still at the bottom of the social pyramid, both in terms of financial resources and opportunities for professional growth. Opening the business itself, in this context, can be seen as a survival alternative for women, also considering the increasing participation in their homes as the main provider.
Nevertheless, in addition to all the challenges that women face in the process of becoming entrepreneurs, as mentioned above, the impact on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) caused by the pandemic is even worse for them than for men. According to the survey "The Impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on small companies", carried out by Sebrae, this occurs, among other reasons, because women tend to work in sectors with greater human contact, such as sales, hotels and tourism, precisely those most affected by crisis.
There is also a structural and economic issue, which is expressed by the greater difficulty that women find in obtaining credits for their companies. A study by Serasa Experian reveals that "such a phenomenon may be associated with conditions such as gender bias, less credibility because the business world is traditionally associated with men". In addition, it is important to take into account the double – and even triple – journey that women face, since they have 2.7 hours more hours per day dedicated to household activities than men.
Given this vast female participation in the sector, it is reasonable to point out that this social group has much to add in terms of experience, in addition to contributing to the country's economy. It is believed, therefore, that stimulating a wave of professionalization and an ecosystem at the national level of businesswomen would be extremely beneficial. Such a movement would also generate a sense of empowerment and belonging among the class, allowing these women to be authors and protagonists of their professional careers. Just like their lives.
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text: When I read articles like this it makes me feel like there are some people in positions to stand up and make a difference. In my own life I try to make a difference starting with me and how I move through this world. While it seems so small, I often feel like our government is so corrupt that little will make a difference to change the atrocities that have been occurring for generations. I for one am aware (mostly) of what goes on behind closed doors but feel helpless to change it. I vote but what else. "Truth is the first casualty of war". It is like saying I need to watch horror movies to understand what horror is. I sign the petitions and cry buckets of tears and send money to aid in making a difference but like many people due to family etc… I am limited. What can we do to ACTUALLY make a significant change?? What can we do do get Guantanamo Prison CLOSED for good? What can we do to bring the U.S. military home where they belong? I have witnessed first hand the casualty of war with a nephew who will never be the same after his deployment and a son-n-law still serving time in Afghanistan (his third tour). Devastating to the families. I live on the Mexican border where I witness daily the affects and tragedies of a "police state" and the cruelties inflicted on immigrants. What is the answer? While I know it is not silence, there seems to be so little we can do and it is very discouraging and disheartening. I keep thinking that the answer begins with how we raise our children. Get rid of T.V., NO violent video games, No wretched violent movies. Back to nature and nurture. We are becoming a more violent nation due to the radical saturation of violent media. Our children are completely de-sensitized, to the point that killing and torture on a video game is no different than killing and torturing in person. Who can put an end to this and what kind of people create these things?


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Today Daniel and I leave for Barcelona! It's my first time leaving the continent (North America), however since Daniel's dad lived in Czech Republic for a number of years, he's been to Europe quite a few times. We plan on breaking up our trip as follows:
August 3rd – leave Toronto
August 4th – arrive in Barcelona
August 7th – train to Madrid
August 9th – train to Lisbon
August 15th – leave Lisbon/arrive back in Toronto
While I plan to eat my weight in churrasco and tapas and drink my fair share of Sumol and sangria, we planned a decent amount of activities that are not only active, but ridiculously fun as well.
– City Bike Tour (Madrid): this was all Daniel's idea, but I'm actually really excited for it. Since we're in Madrid for only two days, we can cover a lot of ground this way. I'm not really sure what I can expect to see, but I'll definitely do a review when I get back.
-Surfing (Lisbon…well, beach near Lisbon): this is probably what I'm looking forward to the most! Although I swim, I'm not really familiar with any other watersports despite having waterskiing available to me at my grandparents' place. Right now, the tide is pretty low near Lisbon which is perfect for beginner's surfing. Here's to hoping I can actually stand up!
-Running Tour (Lisbon): this is still up in the air, however it would be a pretty convenient way to get my long run in while on vacation. Apparently, you can run through some really scenic parks, and some runners have said they ran just over 8mi while on one of these tours!
My wifi connection might not be reliable, but I'll attempt to blog these activities as they happen. Worst case scenario, I'll do a vacay recap when I get back to Toronto.
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Today, Scott Moe stood at a podium and bragged about his record.
But just as the people of Prince Albert can't trust this government to deliver on their promises, they can't trust Moe to tell the truth about his own record:
- He sold off the STC – leaving communities like Prince Albert stranded – and MLAs like Joe Hargrave just stood by and cheered him on.
- He's failed to deliver on the things that Prince Albert needs, including a new hospital, a new bridge and vital community supports in healthcare and education.
When it comes to Scott Moe's record in Prince Albert, the only record he has is a record of failure and cuts that hurt this city and our families.
You can't trust Scott Moe to tell the truth about his record, but when it comes to cuts and broken promises, you can trust that he's going to do it again.
Prince Albert deserves better – it's time for a change that puts people first.


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Immigrants file suit against Texas for denying birth certificates to their U.S.-born children
- Texas has cracked down on the documentation required to obtain a birth certificate for U.S.-born children, accepting only a U.S. driver's license, visa, or home-country voter identification.
- State registrars are no longer allowed to accept the popularly held matriculas, or consular-issued identification cards, because of alleged verification concerns.
- The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees citizenship to children born on U.S. soil, which has formed the basis of the legal claim by immigrant parents.
"It says we need a U.S. license we don't have; a [Mexican] passport we have, but with a visa we don't have; voter ID card I have, but it expired. … It's not fair. She has a right to her birth certificate. What are we supposed to do?"
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I'm a big fan of supporting/promoting small businesses, and we stumbled across this one when we were exploring Cala Mandia (the village we were staying in in Mallorca). Located down a narrow dirt track behind our hotel, the ranch is home to 3 ponies, 16 horses, and a gorgeous elderly donkey. In the mornings, between 10 am and 1pm you can drop in for kids pony rides, and to book hacks in the afternoon. Smaller children can enjoy the pony rides, whilst the afternoon riding sessions are only for children over 10/adults.
The couple that run the ranch were incredibly warm and welcoming, and the boys had plenty of time to stroke and love the ponies before they climbed aboard for their ride; and the prices were incredibly affordable. Short 5 minute rides were 5euros whilst slightly longer 10 minute rides were 7 euros. Obviously our pony addict boys opted for the 10 minute ride, and they were so happy to be on board their ponies, stroking them and talking to them throughout. They were lead by the owner and expert, who was incredibly good with the boys, engaging them in chatter and making them feel at ease.
The weather was incredibly hot during our stay, so we arrived at bang on 10 am and we were the only family there, which was great. I would definitely recommend arriving earlier rather than later, especially if you're travelling to Mallorca during the summer months, because it's just too hot to be riding ponies (or, for the parents, walking alongside them) during the heat of the day. The ranch itself offers very little shade, which we found was common for many outdoor activities in Mallorca, so not a criticism, just something to bear in mind!
I admit it's a niche recommendation, but if you're staying at the Insotel Cala Mandia with kids then a visit to a Rancho Cala Mandia is an absolute must: it's situated less than 5 minutes walk away from the hotel, and was a real treat for the kids (my kids are pony/horse mad, and they didn't stop talking about it!)


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Many web projects have moved to the single-page application model. To use this model with Django, you build a project where Django is the back end accessed through a REST API. The Django Ninja library is a FastAPI-inspired tool kit for turning Django views into REST API endpoints with very little extra code. Along the way, you'll be using
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An authentication bypass vulnerability affecting the Mac version of Skype could have been exploited by malware installed on the device to interact with the application without the user's knowledge.
The flaw was discovered by researchers at Trustwave, who classified it as a backdoor. The weakness is related to the Desktop API, which allows third-party apps to communicate with Skype. The primary purpose of this API is to help developers manage calls from outside Skype, but Microsoft has been working on phasing it out.
The problem was that a local program could connect to the API and gain the ability to interact with Skype simply by identifying itself as "Skype Dashbd Wdgt Plugin."
Old versions of the API enabled access to nearly all features of Skype, including incoming message notifications, message content, creating chat sessions, modifying messages, logging and recording audio calls, and fetching contacts. More recent versions of the API don't allow access to text messages, but other features are still available.
The flaw could have been easily exploited by a piece of malware, as shown by a proof-of-concept (PoC) made available by Trustwave.
The vulnerability affects Skype 7.35 and earlier, and it was reported to Microsoft on September 13. The issue was patched nearly two weeks later in Skype 7.37, but the release notes for this version only mention "general fixes."
Trustwave researchers pointed out that this may have been an intentional backdoor introduced by developers to allow the "Skype Dashbd Wdgt Plugin" to access the Desktop API without user interaction. This theory is backed up by the fact that "Skype Dashbd Wdgt Plugin" is an undocumented identifier.
On the other hand, it's also possible that this was a coding error, considering that the plugin does not actually seem to use this channel to access the API. The flaw is believed to have existed for more than five years, possibly since before Microsoft acquired Skype.
Related: Skype Calls Expose User Keystrokes, Say Researchers
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Eric Mofford is a producer, director, line producer and budget consultant. He has been involved in over 150 film, television and on-line productions as well as numerous music videos and commercials. His credits include the EMMY-winning television series, 24 and the iconic indie feature, Daughters of the Dust. Recently he served as Head of Production at Lone Wolf Media overseeing documentary projects for NOVA, Nat Geo, Animal Planet, Smithsonian Channel and PBS. Previously, he served as Head of Production at Lady of the Canyon where he produced projects such as the dramatic television pilot, Finding Hope, with Chris Mulkey, James Morrison, Darby Stanchfield and Molly Quinn; and the doc-comedy, We'll Always Have Dingle, shot in Kerry County, Ireland. For over seven years he ran his own production company, Unconventional Media, producing the EMMY-nominated award-winning documentary, Houston We Have A Problem, and the live action portions for the EA video game, Need For Speed: Undercover, with Maggie Q. Some of the other credits listed on IMDB website.
Mofford, a member of the DGA, has written and directed projects for Disney Interactive, Saban Entertainment, The Discovery Channel, Image America, United Way and TBS. He co-produced Senior Year, a 13-part PBS documentary series on high school. He has sold two feature film screenplays, one currently under option with Director Julie Dash and various projects in development. His dramatic blues film, Travelin' Trains, won a dozen national and international film festival awards and continues to play in art museum showcases 25 years later. He has done schedules and budgets for both large studio productions and small indies and has shared that knowledge teaching numerous media workshops, both in the United States and internationally.


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Falling Down into dusty subterraneous passages where trains race. Silver rods sped through dream stations transforming tunnels with bolts of blue white sparks. On a steel car looking out the window. Careening in pitch black. On edge, through trees into lights, crashing fast against buildings. Forgotten Like a worn slipper still under the bed. Socks missing from laundry. Or that hard to find half rotten onion lodged at bottom of refrigerator. I am not important not significant unlike lost keys, legal documents, or financial papers. Not treasured or prized. worthless half rotten forgotten. I planted my garden on the wrong side of moon forgetting tides of ocean lunar wax wane only madness was cultivated there underground tubular roots corpulent veins flowers called despair gave off a single fruit... I ate it my laughter becoming harsh my eyes grew oblique.
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Yesterday was an unprecedented one in sports history, as both amateur and professional sports were all either postponed or canceled for the season in wake of the coronavirus epidemic.
In lieu of active athletics at the University of Florida, Gators Wire will continue to publish regular content with many great reviews and retrospectives in store, along with some other new features that we are sure you will enjoy.
Stick with us as we all ride out the worst day in sports any of us have ever witnessed — we will get through this together.
Around the Swamp
- 6 Florida Gators selected in latest USA TODAY mock draft: Luke Easterling of Draft Wire released his latest mock draft. Littered with Southeastern Conference talent, Easterling's most recent edition features six Florida Gators.
- 11 Gators sports programs in top 25 rankings for fifth week in a row: The University of Florida's athletic program has placed 11 teams in their respective top-25 rankings for the fifth week in a row.
- SEC, Big 10, AAC cancel men's basketball tournaments: The Southeastern Conference, Big Ten and the American Athletic Conference have all canceled its men's basketball tournaments, it was announced on Thursday.
- NCAA Tournament canceled amid coronavirus pandemic: The NCAA Tournament, along with the remainder of the college basketball season, has been canceled in response to the coronavirus pandemic currently spreading in the United States.
- Former Gator Pete Alonso comments on MLB postponement: Former Florida Gators baseball standout Pete Alonso issued a statement via Twitter on Thursday expressing his feelings regarding the recent postponement of the Major League Baseball season.
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Judge upholds Donald Trump's restrictions on H1-B visas
Back in June of this year Donald Trump issued an Executive Order temporarily banning H1-B visas in an attempt to help American workers who lost their jobs due to the over-reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic by many of the State governors.
As expected the lawsuits quickly followed and on Friday a Judge upheld the ban on H1-B visas, here is more:
A federal judge on Friday rejected a lawsuit by business groups and is allowing President Donald Trump to temporarily bar the entry of foreign contract workers who are hired to take the U.S. jobs needed by Americans.
The decision is a big labor rights win for American employees because it recognizes a president can use his authority under section 212(f) of federal law to block the inflow of foreign workers if they have a damaging impact on Americans' economic circumstances.
The decision is a big setback for the Fortune 500 companies objecting to Trump's June 22 proclamation. The proclamation temporarily bars the entry of foreign workers via the huge H-1B, J-1, H-2B, and L-1 labor pipelines, which keep roughly two million compliant and cheap contract workers in jobs needed by unemployed blue collar and white collar Americans.
Here is more:
"The court rejects the Plaintiffs' statutory and constitutional challenges to the Proclamations … [and] the court concludes that the Plaintiffs are not likely to succeed on their challenges to the Proclamations,"
This is a big win for Donald Trump's immigration and economic policies but we know that this is going to be appealed so this is not over by a long shot.
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Scott City (county seat) : Scott township. Pence : Beaver township Manning : Michigan/Keystone townships Grigston : Keystone township Shallow Water : Valley township Modoc : Isabel township Townships are organized in Scott County:
Please Note* The ages under 1 year are entered :
Source: Microfilm from Kansas State Historical Society,
K-137 Vols. 334-336
SCOTT- Twps. B-V
The states are 2 letter common abbreviations, such as KS for Kansas.
Where the dwelling number existed, it was entered. If the enumerator
put only a mark
to show different dwellings, a number was given to show individual households.
Return to Scott County OR:
Go to: Beaver Township Census
Go to: Isabel Township Census
Go to: Keystone Township Census
Go to: Lake Township Census
Go to: Michigan Township Census
Go to: Scott Township CensusGo to: Valley Township Census
The several township trustees of Scott County Kansas, met at the county clerk's office for the purpose of deciding on a basis of valuation for the personal property of Scott county for the year 1895. The following Trustees were present:
A.D. Hull F.A. Beebe
W. H. Hawkins W. Finkenbinder
Theo. Magill Thos Lamb
H. E. Dague
The Board of Trustees was organized by electing A. D. Hull
chairman and
F. A. Beebe secretary.
[only a few items from the list are included here for your enjoyment]
Stallions, No.1 Grade ....................................$200.00
Mules, No. 1 Grade ..........................................25.00
Cows, good ........................................................8.00
Hogs .................................................................2c.lb
Sheep ...................................................25 cts. to 1.00
Piano & other musical instruments ...........5.00 to 50.00
Gold Watches .........................................5.00 to 50.00
Wheat .................................................................7cts.
A. D. Hull, chairman
Attest: Jos. Griffith, county clerk
From the census:
The law provides--
1. That township and city assessors shall respectively cause all the inhabitants to be enumerated, omitting from the enumeration Indians not taxed, and to collect all other statistical information within their respective townships and cities relating to agriculture, horticulture, manufactories, mines and mining, blind, deaf and dumb, insane and idiotic, libraries, newspapers, churches, schools, pauperism and crime, etc., etc., in the manner specified in the instructions, and which shall be given by the State Board of Agriculture, and to return and deliver the same to the county clerk of their respective counties on or before the first day of July.
2. That "each assessor shall perform the service required of him by a personal visit to each dwelling house, and to each family, if anyone can be found capable of giving the information, but if not, then from the agents of such family, and if the agents cannot be found, then he shall obtain the information from the most reliable source, the name of each person, the age and place of birth of each, and all other particulars specified in this act, in accordance with the blanks furnished by the State Board of Agriculture; and shall also visit personally the farms, mills, shops, mines and other places respecting which information is required, as before specified, in his district, and shall obtain all such information from the best and most reliable sources. The memoranda so taken shall be read to the person or persons furnishing the facts, to correct errors or supply omissions, if any shall exist."
3. That any assessor who shall willfully neglect or refuse, in whole or
in part, to perform the duties required in this act, shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in a sum of not less
than twenty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars.
Section 1 of chapter 137, Session Laws of 1873, provides that township and city assessors "shall collect such other statistics, not therein mentioned, as may be required by the State Board of Agriculture," and return the same through the county clerks.
Schedule 2 - Agriculture.-- The items as to tons of hay cut (48 and 49) produce gardens marketed, and poultry and eggs sold during the year (50 and 51), dairy products (52 to 57), pounds of wool clip (73), gallons of wine made (89), value of horticulture products marketed (90), pounds of honey and wax produced (92 and 93), and value of wool marketed (100), are to be secured from the best sources possible, if the present occupation of the farm was not the occupant in 1894.
Nos. 50, 51, 57, 72, 90, and 100 ---Give only even dollars
Nos. 58 to 63, INCL. -Live Stock. - The rules or laws governing the assessment of live stock for the purposes of taxation have nothing to do with the enumeration to be returned to the State Board of Agriculture. All should be returned, regardless of age.
Nos. 64 to 69, INCL.- Mortality of Farm Animals. -- The object is to obtain the entire loss from prevailing diseases, so that the matter may be presented for legislative action in providing remedies for prevention, cure, etc. The importance of making the enumeration complete cannot be overestimated. All animals that have died from exposure, neglect or natural causes must not be included in this enumeration.
Assessors should endeavor to make those of whom statistical information is sought to be obtained understand that there is no connection whatever between the assessment of property for the purpose of taxation, and the gathering of industrial statistics for the use of this office. A widespread misapprehension of this kind has caused great injustice to many counties and to the state. Our statistics have been, in many respects, less than the facts would warrant. Permit no exaggeration, and disregard the returns for the purposes of taxation. Reach the exact facts as nearly as possible.
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Take part in the sunniest and funniest street celebration when Sesame Street Live! Let's Party! visits Detroit January 22, 2020 to February 2, 2020 for 17 performances at the Fox Theatre. The inaugural production under Feld Entertainment's new partnership with the non-profit educational organization, Sesame Workshop, features favorite Sesame Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new sensory adventure live on stage.
From the moment the curtain rises, parents and children alike will be on their feet dancing along to a pop-infused soundtrack with new Sesame Street friends and live emcees Casey and Caleb. Planning a party isn't easy when everybody has a different idea of fun, but with some help from the audience, it becomes the ultimate reflection of what friendship plus teamwork can accomplish.
Party guests will sing along to new and familiar songs, like "I Love Trash" and "C is for Cookie," with Oscar the Grouch and Cookie Monster; dance to the beat with Elmo; explore a wintry wonderland when Abby Cadabby's magic goes awry; take flight with Big Bird to learn about some of his fabulous feathered friends; and discover new cultures in an interactive Spanish lesson with Rosita. A unique, up-close-and-personal pre-show experience will be offered at an additional charge prior to select performances, allowing families the opportunity to tour the on-stage neighborhood of their favorite, furry friends before they arrive for the main show. The fun doesn't end there. A variety of interactive activities give children the chance to create, discover and learn as they help decorate for the upcoming party.
Tickets for Sesame Street Live! Let's Party start at $15. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available online at www.sesamestreetlive.com or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. For group rates and information, reach out at 313-471-3200.


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Thanks to DecoArt for providing me with the stencil and the Americana Chalky Finish Paints that I used to create my DIY stenciled table runner. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.
Welcome to the third week of the $100 Room Challenge, hosted by Erin of Lemons, Lavender and Laundry. In the challenge, bloggers like myself challenge ourselves to update a room in our homes with just $100 in only a month. We share the results of our $100 room challenge every Wednesday — next Wednesday we all will be sharing our final room reveals!
This week I worked on making a DIY wooden stenciled table runner for my home's kitchen table. I have a wooden farmhouse-style table in my kitchen. I am always worrying that during our meals, warm plates will damage the wood. The table runner will give me a place to put down serving plates, etc., so the kitchen table will be protected. Plus, I'd like to add a little extra style to my family's kitchen table.
For this project, I opted to work with Chalky Finish Paints from DecArt. These paints are easy to work with — they go on very smoothly, have a nice finish and are perfect for giving a new look to upcycled furniture or materials — like the wooden shelf that I used this week to create my wooden stenciled table runner.
The shelf was originally in my daughters' bathroom. I removed the shelf when I updated their bathroom as part of the One Room Challenge. I love that I found a new purpose for that piece of wood!
I used a very pretty lemon stencil from DecoArt's Americana line to stencil my DIY wooden table runner.
DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Yesteryear
DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Delicate
DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint, New Life
Length of wood (I am using an old wood shelf)
How to Stencil A DIY Wooden Table Runner
To create my DIY stenciled wooden table runner, I first painted both sides of my wooden shelf with DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Yesteryear – a gray paint.
I actually had a little mishap when I was stenciling my DIY stenciled wooden table runner. When I began stenciling, I first stirred my paints and then dipped my foam brushes into each paint pot to get paint to apply to the stencils.
It turns out that working that way wasn't the best — my paint turned out to be too runny, and when I pulled back the stencil, I had a very uneven, messy design, as you can see below.
Luckily, I was able to wipe off my stenciled paint with a wet paper towel. I then applied a new coat of the gray DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Yesteryear to the board.
I got out two paper plates. I used one for the yellow DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint, Delicate and one for the green DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paint, New Life. I made sure my paint was the right consistency before applying it to my foam brush — I think I probably didn't mix the paints well enough when I painted directly from the paint pots!
Using my second paint method, I had no problems. I am happy with how my stenciled table runner has turned out. I really enjoy working with the DecoArt Americana Chalky Finish Paints. The below is a closeup of my stenciled wooden table runner.
This is another look at my DIY stenciled table runner.
Next week is the final week of the $100 Room Challenge. I am not sure if I will get everything done! I spent a lot of last week putting together DIY String Light Planter Posts for my backyard for a get-together my daughters hosted. So I didn't have a lot of time for my kitchen project!
I have a busy week and weekend coming up, so we will see how much I can get done!
Budget: I received my paints and stencil for free from DecoArt. But if I had to purchase them, they would have cost about $22. I upcycled the board for my table runner, so there is no cost to that. I have $78 left to spend!
Be sure to check out my friends' $100 Room Challenge below! (If you can't see the photos of my friends' $100 Room Challenge Projects below, click on the blue button below.)
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Groups seek to intervene in Exxon suit
TRENTON – Seven environmental groups filed legal paperwork with the state Superior Court on Wednesday aiming to derail the Christie administration's proposed $225 million settlement with ExxonMobil.
The motion comes days after public comment on the proposal closed and as the Department of Environmental Protection reviews some 9,000 remarks on the deal.
The groups argue the state settled for too little money; the state had filed paperwork arguing damages were worth $8.9 billion.
If their motion succeeds they would be permitted to argue their case before the judge rather than through the public comments alone, increasing but not guaranteeing the chances the deal would be blocked, said NY/NJ Baykeeper Executive Director Debbie Mans.
"This is not a settlement; it is a sellout of the taxpayers and the environment," New Jersey Sierra Club Director Jeff Tittel said.
The settlement was announced earlier this year and covers two petroleum plants in Bayonne and Linden, 16 other facilities across the state and all retail gas stations. ExxonMobil was found liable for polluting the environment at Bayonne and Linden, but the deal was announced as Superior Court Judge Michael Hogan was about to award damages.
Democrats who control the Legislature argue Christie accepted just pennies on the dollar for the pollution.
The governor has said it's the second-largest settlement against a single corporate defendant in the nation and points out ExxonMobil still must clean up the sites.
Public comment on the proposal closed Friday, and the Department of Environmental Protection is reviewing comments before submitting them to a judge. There is no set timeline for when a decision will be made.
The groups seeking to intervene are Natural Resources Defense Council, Clean Water Action, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Environment New Jersey, New Jersey Audubon, New Jersey Sierra Club and NY/NJ Baykeeper.
The Christie administration did not immediately comment. ExxonMobil spokesman Todd Spitler declined to comment.


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The configuration steps involved in the implementation of L2TPv3 on Cisco routers is outlined in Figure 10-4. All steps in the configurations outlined here are performed on the routers in the provider network that connect to the customer network using either Ethernet, serial, ATM, or POS interfaces. To implement L2TPv3, there is no configuration requirement on either the CE routers or the provider core routers. All configurations are performed only on the PE routers, that is, the routers containing the tunnel endpoints for the L2TPv3 tunnel.
Figure 10-4. L2TPv3 Configuration Flowchart
The optional L2TP Class configuration creates a template of L2TP control channel parameters that can be used by different pseudowire classes. If configured, the same L2TP class must be invoked by the pseudowire classes used on the endpoints of the tunnel.
The pseudowire class configuration creates a configuration template for the pseudowire. The pseudowire class configuration is used as a template for session level information for L2TPv3 sessions. This information is used to transport Layer 2 circuit traffic over the pseudowire. The pseudowire configuration specifies the characteristics of the L2TPv3 signaling mechanism, including the data encapsulation type, the control protocol, sequencing, fragmentation, payload-specific options, and IP information. The configuration of manual sessions versus dynamic sessions is also performed in the pseudowire class configuration. The source IP address of the Layer 2 tunnel is also specified in this configuration and is usually a loopback interface.
Binding the interface that is part of the L2TPv3 tunnel to the pseudowire template and the L2TP class is the final step in the L2TPv3 tunnel configuration. The virtual circuit identifier that you configure creates the binding between a pseudowire configured on a PE router and an attachment circuit, and the virtual circuit identifier configured on the PE router at one end of the L2TPv3 control channel must also be configured on the peer PE router at the other end.
In addition to the just mentioned steps, if the PE routers are GSR 12000 series routers, a line card will need to be configured as a tunnel server card. The configuration of a line card on the GSR series as a tunnel server card is outlined in Figure 10-5.
Figure 10-5. L2TPv3 – Configuring Line Card as Tunnel Server
MPLS Overview
Basic MPLS Configuration
Basic MPLS VPN Overview and Configuration
PE-CE Routing Protocol-Static and RIP
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Implementing BGP in MPLS VPNs
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Carrier Supporting Carriers
MPLS Traffic Engineering
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I Love The 90s Returns
This is how we do it Australia! The 90s are back with I Love the 90s: The Party Continues heading back downunder this March.
Following on from sellout shows across Australia earlier this year, a new lineup of the 90s hottest acts is gonna make you sweat, bringing the best in hip hop, R&B and dance from Naughty by Nature (OPP, Hip Hop Hooray), Blackstreet (No Diggity), Sisqo (The Thong Song), Montell Jordan (This Is How We Do It), All 4 One (I Swear), Rob Base (It Takes Two), C&C Music Factory with Freedom Williams (Gonna Make You Sweat, Things That Make You Go Hmm) and Snap (The Power, Rhythm Is A Dancer).
"The 90's are well and truly alive and we're going to live them again on this tour Australia! It takes two, plus you, and we have the party!" Said Rob Base.
Those who caught the original 'I Love the 90s' tour' earlier this year will know exactly what to expect: a night full of fun, dancing and nostalgia celebrating the songs that defined a generation. With eight hitmakers playing across the night, I Love the 90s: The Party Continues promises hit after hit after hit.
"Australia! Let's have a party! We couldn't be more excited to head down under and get these parties well and truly started with you" said Blackstreet.
For those that missed the party, check out what went down at I Love The 90's Tour Australia in 2017:
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'Normalcy on the horizon': Walz OKs larger gatherings, fans at Twins games
Updated: 12:36 p.m.
Gov. Tim Walz is pulling back on some of Minnesota's remaining COVID-19 restrictions, almost a year after he first imposed emergency measures.
Starting at noon Monday, people will be able to gather in groups of up to 50 people outdoors and 15 indoors, while indoor capacity at bars and restaurants will increase to 75 percent. Bar seating will increase to parties of four.
An 11 p.m. curfew remains for pubs and eateries but officials said they continue to discuss that.
Capacity limits will also go up at fitness centers — up to 50 percent — and entertainment venues — 50 percent, with a limit of 250 people.
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The occupancy limit goes away for religious services and at salons and barbershops, but social distancing will still be required.
The state is also rolling back restrictions on large venues, effective April 1. This means that the Twins will be able to host up to 10,000 for their home opener next month at Target Field. Minnesota United will also be able bring soccer fans into Allianz Field for its late-April home opener.
Starting April 15, remote work will no longer be required but strongly recommended. But employers should still accommodate employees who want to work from home, according to a statement from the governor's office.
"We're beating this thing. We are going to win. It may not be the end but it's sure the beginning of the end," Walz said in remarks Friday morning. "Normalcy is on the horizon."
The governor said people can start planning for events like spring weddings and summer camps and that people should be good to go to plan to be part of the open-water fishing opener in May.
He urged Minnesotans to continue wearing masks and socially distance in indoor gathering spaces and take other steps to stem the spread. Masking has the biggest positive effect beyond vaccines and the mask mandate will probably be one of the last curbs lifted, Walz said.
Officials remain worried that COVID-19 strains trickling into the state could push up caseloads. The state Health Department on Thursday said it had confirmed the first case of the worrisome so-called South Africa variant in Minnesota.
Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Friday described a race against time now to get more Minnesotans vaccinated quickly so that the new variants can't take hold.
Walz has been under pressure to reduce COVID-19-related curbs on bars, restaurants and other public gathering places given that the state's pandemic conditions have improved significantly over the past month and vaccinations are accelerating.
Twins executives said Friday the team was thrilled the new rules will allow for fans starting with the April 8 home opener against the Seattle Mariners. The team said it will soon announce its next steps on ballpark rules and ticket plans.
'Don't want to lose more business'
Walz recently said that big events such as June weddings and the Minnesota State Fair were within reach given the pandemic metrics and the pace of vaccination.
The announcement also brought praise from some Republicans, who have spent months criticizing Walz over the extent of the restrictions.
Rep. Dave Baker, R-Willmar, said good days are ahead.
"I know that we've got event centers right now calling brides and grooms, and they're trying to get things moving right away," Baker said. "We don't want to lose any more business outside of the Minnesota borders."
Baker is still encouraging Walz to provide better warning to businesses so that they can plan ahead for restrictions being lifted.
Visiting rules are also easing in Minnesota's long-term care facilities.
After changes in guidance at the federal level, the Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday that long-term care facilities should allow "responsible" indoor visiting for all residents, regardless of the vaccination status of residents or visitors.
There are limits on visits — including if unvaccinated residents are in a county where the positive test rate is more than 10 percent and less than 70 percent of the residents in the facility are vaccinated. Visits are limited in cases where residents have confirmed COVID-19 or are in quarantine.
The new guidance applies to long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted-living facilities.
The governor's office produced this graphic on the changes he's announcing Friday:
Watch Gov. Walz's remarks easing COVID-19 restrictions:
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Jason and I went hiking up the Romero Canyon trail – and ran into Laura Sanchez of the magazine Destination Wine Country. I've written a few articles for the publication and so I pitched Laura on a few story ideas and we chatted about how things are going at the magazine. She gave me the news that Destination Wine Country was re-designing its website and should launch the new site soon. After our hike, Jason and I came home and cooled off with the 2007 Carr Pinot Gris. This un-oaked wine (aged in stainless steel for 5 months) has tart apple and mineral notes. The Carr tasting room is located on the Urban Wine Trail, right in downtown Santa Barbara. If you happen to be in town, stop by to taste wines from a number of small production labels. After we got cleaned up after our hike, we headed down the street to watch the Super Bowl with our neighbors Jo and Daniel and their friends from Los Angeles, Courtney and Mike. We brought along bottles to share, the 2004 Red Head Ranch Zinfandel (Paso Robles) and the 2006 Cleb Syrah of Rose (Santa Barbara). The 2006 Cleb Syrah Rosé is a wonderful, dry Rosé – with so much character and complexity it is like a pink wine masquerading as a red one. The 2004 Red Head Ranch is one of our favorite old vine Zinfandels because of its condensed, bold cherry jam and spice flavors. It has an amazingly long finish and paired really well with Super Bowl chili! There were only 362 cases of this wine made – which is too bad, because it is awesome! The 2006 Cleb Syrah Rosé is a wonderful, dry Rosé – with so much character and complexity it seems to be masquerading as a red wine. From what gleaned from the loud outbursts from the guys, the Super Bowl was a very exciting one – I quite frankly was more interested in the wine (and the commercials). Go team!
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text: Asia Hong Kong How to Use the Hong Kong Octopus Card The Octopus card is the best way to travel on metro, bus, and more By Rory Boland Rory Boland LinkedIn Twitter Rory Boland is a guidebook author and travel writer who has lived and worked in Hong Kong and London. TripSavvy's editorial guidelines Updated on 11/10/19 AFP / Stringer / Getty Images What Is the Octopus Card? Hong Kong is a sprawling city of over 7 million residents, with a seemingly endless amount of transportation options to move all those people around. Instead of worrying about single ride metro tickets, bus fares, and other transit fees, pick up an all-in-one Octopus card. Octopus is the universal transit card in Hong Kong, used by both locals and tourists. Hong Kong pioneered the use of contactless technology for transit passes, which is becoming more widespread as metro systems around the world move away from single-use paper tickets. But Octopus can also be used for so much more than just public transportation; cardholders can use their card funds to pay at convenience stores, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues. If you are planning a trip to Hong Kong, the Octopus card is a valuable tool to have that can save you not only time but also money—fares are cheaper with the Octopus card than single journey tickets. With all of the benefits, it's no wonder that 99% of Hong Kong residents use this pass. Where to Get the Octopus Card? You can pick up your Octopus card on arrival to Hong Kong right in the airport. There are two types of Octopus that are available, and where you obtain your card depends on which type you are looking for: on-loan or sold version. On-Loan: The on-loan Octopus is available at all Hong Kong Metro (MTR) stations, including the airport. It has an upfront cost of 150 Hong Kong dollars ($19). However, HK$100 is stored on the card for you to use immediately, and the remaining HK$50 is a refundable deposit. Upon leaving Hong Kong, the full deposit along with any remaining balance will be returned to you.Sold Version: The sold version of the Octopus card is also available at the Airport Express MTR station, as well as certain convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Circle K. This is a tourist card that has an upfront cost of HK$39. The card is given to you with no balance, so you'll have to add money to use it. There is also no refundable deposit. When you leave Hong Kong, you can keep the card as a souvenir. How Does the Octopus Card Work? The card couldn't be simpler to use. You wave the card over readers as you walk on and off transport. The machines on the MTR subway will calculate your fare and deduct the correct amount. You are allowed to go overdrawn by a maximum of HK$35. The outstanding debt will be calculated and deducted the next time you top-up. You can check your balance and refill your card using the machines in the metro stations and at many convenience stores around the city. Mobile phones equipped with the right technology can also check balances and add funds using the Octopus application. In addition to the metro and public buses, the Octopus card can also be used to travel on ferries, light rail, trams, and even taxis. Octopus can also be used to make purchases in popular stores, such as 7-Elevens, Park n Shop Supermarket, Circle K, Watson's Chemists, McDonald's, Cafe de Coral, Delifrance, KFC, and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Is Octopus Only Valid in Hong Kong? Some retailers in both Macau and Shenzhen have been accepting the card. However, the number of participating outlets is limited and you should check ahead of time. Neither city is anywhere near as universally covered as Hong Kong, and you shouldn't rely on using your Octopus card anywhere outside of the city. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit Share Pin Email


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Video panel discussion on the "Ease of Doing EXIM Logistics: Role of Digitalisation and Beyond
The webinar is being organised by Indian Infrastructure magazine in association with NICDC Logistics Data Services (NLDS), a joint venture between the Government of India represented by National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust and Japan's NEC Corporation.
The confirmed panelists so far are: (alphabetical order-last name)
– Mr Vikas Chaube, Joint Secretary, Logistics, Ministry of Commerce
– Avinash Rai,Adani Mundra Port
– Abhishek Chaudhary, VP NICDC
– Surajit Sarkar, COO, NLDS
– Deepak Tewari, Chairman, Container Shipping Lines Association
– Rajeev Puri, CAO, IPA<
The mission of this webinar is to provide an understanding of the recent trends and emerging requirements in the EXIM logistic segment, discuss the key steps required to improve the ease of doing business and highlight the potential role of digitalisation as well as the utility of the Logistics Data Bank (LDB) system and container tracking services.
The 90-minute video webinar will have a 15 minute presentation followed by a 75-minute panel discussion whichwill be purely interactive (Q&A) and will feature a moderated discussion followed by a Q&A with the audience. We are hoping that, during the course of the discussion, the panel will address the following questions/topics:
– What are the needs and requirements in terms of ensuring ease of doing business in EXIM logistics?
– What is the role that digitalisation can play to meet these needs and requirements?
– What are some of the key new initiatives being taken in this area?
– What has been the experience with the LDB system and container tracking services?
– What is the potential?
Target audience- major ports, private port operators, container terminals, container freight stations, shipping lines, warehousing corporations, government agencies, logistics companies, custom house agents, importers and exporters, freight forwarders, consultants, etc.


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VetsInTech Teams with Google Cloud
VetsInTech and Google Cloud recently announced new expanded Cloud training during the Covid-19 crisis as part of Military Appreciation Month. Veterans wishing to participate in this new Google Cloud Certification challenge program can do so from the Education Programs section of our website. This 6-10 week program is designed to prepare veterans for the Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification exam. Details of the program are available at: https://vetsintech.co/google-challenge/ and Veterans interesting in participate can register at: https://vitevents.co/MAY15.
Cloud skills are very much in demand and Google Cloud skills are especially in high demand, with a 66.74% increase over the past year in job listings. Cloud certifications are a great way for veterans to demonstrate their skills to the larger IT market. Not only does it validate their cloud skills and experience to recruiters, but it demonstrates their value to current and future employers. Getting certified can open up opportunities for veterans to progress within their current company or prepare them for their next job opportunity. During the current pandemic and economic crisis, veterans have the opportunity to take this invaluable course remotely, thanks to this new program. We encourage all veterans interested in building out their Google Cloud skillset to check it out today!


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So, I'll be posting the finale of my Alexander series in two parts. I'll publish part one tomorrow and part two on June 7th.
The reason for this is because:
Katy's PR department: "Two part finales are in! All the cool kids are doing two part finales!"
The actual reason: Katy needs more time to finish the ending.
There you have it! See you tomorrow!


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Andy writing, Why is the Shroud Important? at the Elgood Mountain blog:
My good friend Pete Schumacher, Production Engineer of the VP8 Image Analyzer, an analog computer which revealed in a visual way for the first time in 1976 the brightness map encoded on it that nothing else in the world has which we are not advanced enough to create or duplicate. He met the Shroud in 1976 when he delivered a unit, then $25,000 to Eric Jumper's basement. After he set it up and they processed an image of the Shroud through it, they saw a 3-dimensional image of a man's face in the correct proportions. Pete said, "What's that," to which came the reply, "the Shroud of Turin." Pete replied, "What's that?" Over his 35 years he has been changed and is a deacon in the Catholic Church partly due to his experiences with the Shroud.
Yet, while I can relate some things I know about the effect of the study of this holy icon on my two friends, I can much better relate what happened to me. Sometime around January/February 2009, Pete was showing me the VP8 Image Analyzer for the first time in my life. He was busy explaining all the technical stuff and what it did, but it all had no meaning to me. While I had seen 3D photos of what this equipment produced, I wasn't aware it was this equipment. . . .
From my experience this story repeats itself over and over in many ways for many people. Read the full posting, Why is the Shroud Important?


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As the director of a boutique SAT and ACT test-prep company, I am often asked to explain the comparative advantages of individualized tutoring versus group classes.
While both approaches have their relative merits, the decision to pursue one option over the other must be based on the individual needs of a particular student.
Group classes are designed for students with average to very good SAT or ACT scores. Classroom-based test prep is often targeted to the middle- and upper middle–score levels, so students with SAT or ACT scores between the 40th and 90th percentiles will be right at home in group classes.
Individual tutoring is better for students with scores at the high and low ends of the spectrum. Students with either very high or very low scores may not benefit as much from group classes. Those students with scores below the 35th percentile (ACT 18 / SAT 1350) may feel the information is presented at too fast a pace and that fundamental concepts are being ignored in order to cover more advanced topics. Those with scores above the 95th percentile (ACT 30 / SAT 2100) may feel the information is being presented too slowly and that the class is not covering enough challenging concepts.
Group classes are ideal for students who are self-motivated and disciplined. Students without great discipline skills may struggle with group-based test prep. As it is harder to create accountability in a classroom environment, most students who lack discipline will not complete the homework assignments. By contrast, disciplined students who complete their assignments will be able to guide the classroom discussions toward their needs.
Individual tutoring works well for students who do not always meet deadlines. For students who struggle keeping up with work or turning in assignments on time, the individualized attention of one-on-one tutoring may be a better option.
Group classes build self-awareness. Many students don't know why they do not perform well and are not aware of the information or skills they need to acquire. Class-based instruction can be very beneficial in laying out the framework for the tests and providing students with the opportunity to understand what they need to learn.
Individual tutoring works well for students who know their own strengths and weaknesses. One-on-one instruction is more effective once students know the specific concept areas they need to work on. Students who pursue individual tutoring with a lack of self-awareness will require many more hours of individualized test prep than students who know what they need to focus on.
Group classes work well for students who benefit from structure. Classroom instruction is predictable and repeatable. It creates a routine that students can count on. This can be very beneficial for students who struggle with scheduling and organization.
Individual tutoring is well-suited for those who fare well with flexibility. Many students thrive on flexibility, but less organized students often fail to prioritize their sessions. This, in turn, may create scheduling mistakes and/or missed meetings.
Group classes are often much more affordable. Many students should consider taking a lower-cost group class first in order to raise their own self-awareness. They will then require far fewer individual hours to achieve their desired score improvements.
Individual tutoring is more expensive. While personalized instruction can be an attractive choice for many students, it is often much more costly than group-based instruction.
Because both group-based and individualized models offer distinct benefits, many programs now combine the two. Critical concepts and strategies are presented in the group classes, while specific weakness areas are targeted in the individualized sessions. Concepts can also be covered more methodically in the classroom, as homework is typically assigned and reviewed in one-on-one meetings. One additional perk: If you miss either a group or an individual session, you can still go to the other to stay on track.
_You can use Noodle to search for test prep and tutoring near you that suits your needs._


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[CW: descriptions of ways alcoholics and people under the influence of alcohol behave that can be harmful, especially to others]
In my last post I described 3 of the people I've been working with, ways in which some of their behaviors are reflective of (and/or caused by) the influence of alcohol, and weird psychological dynamics I've been experiencing with them. Today's session with Wakana, which just ended, expanded on that discussion.
I guess I'll take them in order again. it's the order we discussed them in.
Things have been better since Mo moved. He's texted me a few times, and I've engaged in brief, somewhat guarded conversations with him. He wanted to make sure I gave the things he had entrusted to me to the person who – well, they hurt each other. In his texts he asked me to use language that, even in the context of what actually happened between them, didn't seem like it could be hurtful. So I followed through with his request. It was awkward, but I think it went okay, and now he and I are both glad it's over with. I hope she's okay, too.
As Wakana said, and told me to repeat a million times: "I didn't cause it, I can't cure it, and I can't control it."
I'm on the fence regarding whether I still want to be friends with Mo. My better judgment says "no," but it's hard to let go of what I perceived to be good times and a meaningful connection. Perceived being the key word – I don't know. I'm back to questioning everything.
The one thing I'm not questioning is that Fox becomes angry when I talk about Mo – not at me, but at Mo for what he did. I think on some level Fox takes it personally, whether he'll admit it or not. He's made it pretty clear he doesn't think I should stay in contact with Mo. And well, it's my choice and he respects that, but I'm kinda leaning toward what will cause less stress for my husband. It's part of respecting him, and our vows.
I haven't spoken to Ron about how sometimes ze says things that make me feel like I'm doing everything wrong, mostly because it hasn't come up since I wrote about it. We've had positive interactions and been able to work well together. I feel like we have a good connection. I also feel like, as much as I may like zir in a not-entirely-platonic fashion, the best thing for us to do is remain firmly in the "friends" category.
I've found a group that I can be fully myself in, an independent person, seen for who I am and loved and respected and appreciated. It's very important that I'm not attached to someone else, that I'm not merged with someone else – as I always seem tempted to do. I need to maintain a boundary with Ron. Among other things, I want to make sure our comrades see us as two separate individuals, not connected beyond the friendships that are normal and healthy in any group.
And finally we come to Carl again. I'm not feeling so sure about the stuff I said I "know" about Carl at the end of my last post. I want to make excuses for him: he's been busy and stressed with work and family and events and activism. I go so far as to blame myself: well I've been trying to give him space and focusing on building connections with other people, so maybe he doesn't think I'm interested.
But it comes down to another case of what I thought just wasn't real. He was under the influence. I was projecting. I wanted something so badly, I refused to acknowledge the truth even when it was right in front of me. I was perceiving it, I was responding to it, but I refused to accept it as the reality. I "adapted" and held on to the "evidence" that supported what I wanted to be true. And now he's merged with someone else in a way he refused to merge with me (and honestly it's better we're not merged, and I never really wanted that to begin with), and I feel like he's completely inaccessible.
I question whether he wants to interact with me, respects me, cares about me at all … As an example he asked me and another person to join him in a photo; I had trouble believing he actually wanted me to be in the picture with him. I can't think about that without crying.
It's pretty much exactly what happened with my father. All of it.
He pulled me into his conflicts with my mom and manipulated me into hurting her. (Sorry, "teasing" her – when she was stressed out trying to get ready for work.)
He had a "dual personality" and I never knew which Dad I was gonna get: the maybe-a-bit-too affectionate loving nurturing Dad who I knew loved me, the cool Dad I could have fun with and learn from, the Dad who seemed to respect me, the Dad who didn't listen to me, the terrifyingly angry and abusive Dad, or the Dad I longed to connect with but who was completely beyond my reach …
He said and did things to make me feel like I not only did something wrong, I was wrong. For almost 20 years I thought I'd done something horrible to deserve what he did to me; only recently did I come to realize it was abuse. Emotional. Physical. Maybe even sexual, I don't know and I'd rather not go there. The point is, it was abuse. I was abused. By the person who had the most power over me, whose job it was to protect me.
Abused. Manipulated. Lied to. All when I was at my most vulnerable. All when parents are like gods to their children.
And then he died. It wasn't really his fault, though he refused to fight the addiction (to nicotine) that contributed to the illness that ultimately killed him. But on a psychological and emotional level he abandoned me. He abandoned me to grow up never able to really know my father, never able to develop a healthy adult relationship with him, never able to properly heal the wounds he inflicted on me. And he abandoned my mom.
Honestly we're better off without him. But if I could have one wish, I'd probably waste it on wishing he were still alive and my parents had divorced. This way I'd have the benefit of living most of my life safely away from him, and having a mother who is (relatively) free from his influence … but also the choice of whether to have a relationship with him as an adult. The possibility of confronting him, getting the truth from him, getting a fucking apology, and maybe even forgiving him.
But since he's fucking dead, all I can do is try and forgive him – because otherwise I'm only hurting myself.
Wakana seemed very impressed. She said that in the entire time we've been working together – nearly 7 years – this is the most I've ever talked about my father. We spent almost the entire session essentially on my father. I might have even talked about my father more in this one session than the entire time I've been in therapy.
"You're in a stronger place now."
She said people come into our lives for a reason, and there's a reason these particular individuals are here, now, right when I've reached this milestone. They are not my father, but maybe as I navigate developing healthy relationships with them, I can in a way develop the healthy adult relationship I wish I could have with him. I can make the choices that were taken from me when he died.


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Introducing Dr. Sue
My name is Dr. Sue Hutchinson. I have been at Dalhousie University, in the School of Health and Human Performance, since 2004. Click here for a link to my School website. If you want to see some of my research publications you can check them out here. I'm happy to send you copies of any of the articles if you are interested. Just email me at: firstname.lastname@example.com
I teach in the Recreation and Leisure Studies undergraduate program, and am lucky to supervise/mentor young people pursuing their graduate studies. I also work with great colleagues! See the picture below with Drs. Karen Gallant, Barb Hamilton-Hinch, Kim Woodford and Son Truong having a 'team building' evening on the Tall Ship Silva. The other picture is of me and my mother, Diane, who is now in a care facility in Victoria BC.
In addition to teaching and administrative responsibilities I am currently involved with a couple of fantastic research projects. The first is 'Empowering Newcomers for Recreation Leadership,' a community-based participatory research project lead by colleague Dr. Heidi Lauckner who is in the School of Occupational Therapy. Click here for a story about a photo exhibit that was part of the first phase of the project.
The second project—and the one that I'm most passionate about—is a retirement planning project that is the inspiration for this website. I am actively in the 'planning for retirement' phase of my life. I am shifting to part-time work in the summer and then who knows? I love (and dislike) aspects of my work, but also am feeling ready for some new life learning. So this retirement project is both personal and professional for me. Through my own looking at research on retirement I've come to see that there is a fair amount of research on how people fare after retirement (e.g., on how satisfied or unhappy they are) but very little research related to what people do to plan for their time in retirement and how this might relate to how satisfied people are with their everyday lives.
If you are interested in helping to answer this research question, then please take a look and complete the survey on The Research page. If you have questions or want to share your own retirement planning story then please do! Click on Share Your Experience and share things like: how you learned to love what you do or are planning to do in retirement, words of advice for others who are in the process of retiring, or highlights of how you spend your days in ways that matter to you!
Left to Right: Karen, Barb, Kim, Son
My mum, Diane and I


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mp day 9
Today marked a couple firsts for me, as I caught new fish species and some of my favorite species in different ways. So far, I've kept these blog posts less about me, and more about the trip and anglers and what I've learned from them. Well, this blog post is all about me.
Capt. Tim Ekstrom called it when he said, "The Ridge is going to provide a ton of action, though mostly from smaller fish than the first couple days." Fishing The Ridge as we start to head back north toward San Diego allows all anglers to make sure they have a couple fish for their coolers. Some anglers definitely have more fish than others at this point. On the way to The Ridge, our team of four was on the troll and my rod was hammered. Out of the four lines in the water, mine was the lucky one. Finally, after losing fish earlier in the trip, plus a sharked wahoo, I landed my first-ever 'hoo (nicknamed skinnys) from the Pacific Ocean.
As an added bonus, less than an hour later, I landed my first wahoo while casting a lure. This technique is completely alien to what I'm used to on the East Coast. After a fish is hooked on the troll, all the other anglers on the boat have an opportunity to make some casts to any other wahoo hanging around. From what I've learned from this trip, wahoo definitely travel in packs! I honestly believe this technique would work for wahoo anglers from the Gulf of Mexico up to the Carolinas. (I'll have to ask some captains about that.)
I cast Mark Rhodes' wahoo bomb off the port and reeled the lead head skirt toward the boat as fast as I could. About 20 feet out, a blue and silver torpedo came out of nowhere and chomped the offering in plain view. I was almost too astonished to even reel. Since the wahoo hit so close to the boat, I hauled in the estimated 30-pounder before he had much time to run. Mate Blake Wasano made the gaff shot.
Earlier in the day, I caught my first-ever yellowtail (NOT snapper). Then, I caught another and another. The fish hit butterfly jigs off the bottom, but were released because of their sizes. Other anglers fly lined baitfish or used a dropper loop to land their yellows. The yellowtail catches were at just one of a couple stops along The Ridge.
At another spot, a mass of school-size yellowfin tuna bombarded the boat, eating just about everything thrown in their direction. All anglers joined in on the action, choosing different methods of taking the tuna. I cast a Shimano Waxwing out to the 10- to 20-pounders and watched the tuna attack my bait at the surface before setting the hook. A limit of yellowfin tuna is 15 fish, though most fishermen didn't keep nearly that many. With all the other yellowfin tuna caught throughout the trip, we just didn't need to add more tuna to the boxes.
Angler Randall Nimura also landed his first wahoo of the trip, following a similar pattern to mine. He landed his first fish on the troll, and "hung" a second fish on a wahoo bomb. I actually caught my 'hoo on the wahoo bomb while he reeled in his first wahoo on the troll. Two Alaskan commercial salmon fishermen, part of a party of about five on the boat, landed their first two wahoo ever in the evening. The pair of fish hit Ben Van Dyck's and Tony Rodrigues' trolled lines just before dark, with both anglers successfully landing their fish.
I want to send out a well-deserved and gracious thank you to Shimano's Marc Mills for making this trip happen, and to Capt. Tim Ekstrom and his crew aboard the Royal Star for making it so memorable. I always thought offshore was king in places like the Florida Keys, but after this last week fishing off the Baja Peninsula, I've got a whole new perspective on West Coast offshore fishing.


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The 13th Khazar International Open Chess Tournament is organized by Chess Association of "Gilan" province on behalf of I.R. Iran Chess Federation from 11th to 18th February, 2015, in Rasht, the largest city on Iran's Caspian Sea coast.
The tournament is taking place at Yadegar Imam Sport Complex located in Golsar St, Rasht.
88 players from 12 different countries are vying for the first place of 1,500 USD, including 9 GMs, 1 WGM, 8 IMs, 2 WIMs, 8 FMs and 1 WFM.
Top seed is Ukrainian GM Konstantin Tarlev 2557.
Tournament website/ More information here / Play free online chess


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