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Whatever your race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious background or belief, age or condition of ableness - at Gator Wesley and Concord Coffee we share in the belief that you are Equally Loved and valued as a part of this community.
At Gator Wesley, students are invited into an authentic community that encourages a life with Jesus as they discover who they are becoming, and how they are connecting to their community and to the world. | https://gatorwesley.life/ | 1,657,204,518 | null |
Frank is a distinguished renewable energy and utility professional with 30 years’ experience at Southern California Edison (SCE) Company. While at SCE, Frank managed project design and services for civil, structural and electrical engineering, permitting, installation, interconnection, and commissioning for multiple distribution based projects at SCE.
At BoxPower, Frank is managing remote grid Standalone Power System Projects for PG&E and SGD&E. This includes analyzing new projects for constructability and assisting in preliminary site engineering, project permitting; including Planning, Environmental, Civil, NEPA, CEQA, AQMD, Fire and others. Frank manages front end site engineering and design with outside site engineering and design firms including geotechnical work.
Frank has a track record of continuous personal and professional improvement as evinced by his Doctorate degree in Policy, Planning and Development from USC. Frank graduated with honors and was awarded the 2015 Dissertation of the year award at the USC Price School of Policy, Planning and Development. | https://boxpower.io/team-member/frank-wasco/ | 1,656,682,211 | null |
Born 1948 in Oregon, USA. Lived five years in Arizona and seven in California. Currently living in Vancouver, Washington. I'm a professional artist and muralist with many years experience. My paintings have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the country. I have also completed numerous... | https://www.saatchiart.com/1artcbigguy | 1,656,583,606 | null |
Realizing that Senior Citizens may at times feel uncomfortable approaching a law enforcement officer, or calling and traveling to a police station to obtain information or to report a crime, the Sheriff's Office has developed a partnership with the Columbia County Office for the Aging. This partnership will allow Deputy Sheriffs to become a familiar person and more accessible at locations familiar to senior citizens.
Whenever possible, the Resident Deputy Sheriff who covers the area where a particular Office for the Aging Food and Friendship Center is located, will be assigned to this detail so that they may become a familiar person to the nutrition center participants. The Resident Deputy Sheriff will attend the two hour lunch period on the same day of the same week, each month.
The Resident Deputy Sheriff will be located in a common area at the centers. Brochures and information will be available highlighting many issues such as Identity Theft, Handicapped Parking, Adult Abuse, Home Security, Mail Fraud and various Scams. The Resident Deputy Sheriff will be available for general interaction and conversation or to address questions on issues of a law enforcement nature. Should the information to a question not be readily available the Resident Deputy Sheriff will follow-up by obtaining the information and contacting the person as soon as possible.
Should a senior citizen have an issue that requires immediate attention, The Resident Deputy Sheriff will take the appropriate action, by handling the issue him/herself or contacting another Sheriff's patrol or Criminal Investigator if necessary. Whenever possible a liaison from the Office for the Aging or senior volunteer will assist with the case if it involves a senior citizen.
In addition to having a regular monthly presence at the centers and in conjunction with the Office for the Aging, other informational seminars may be conducted as needed at any location within Columbia County.
When the location of the Food and Friendship Center is located within an area that is covered by a local Police Department, that agency will be invited to have one of its members participate in the nutrition center program.
Resident deputy Sheriff's will attend meetings and events from other senior citizen organizations upon requests.
This program will be instituted as "work in progress" and continually reviewed and evaluated to allow change as needed. The Sheriff's Office will make every effort to ensure that senior citizens in Columbia County will have access to all the resources of this Office including the law enforcement, communications, civil and corrections information and services. | https://www.columbiacountysheriff.us/senior-citizen-outreach.html | 1,656,978,275 | null |
I have an amazing story to share… We are on vacation in the US visiting family and friends on the East and West Coast. One of my college friends who I hadn’t seen in over 10 years had asked if .. | https://www.elikamahony.com/tag/college-friend/ | 1,656,317,456 | null |
Andrew founded Skypix Aerial Photography LTD back in the UK January 2000, (after 10 years working within the financial services and real estate industry) then moving both family and business to NZ on the North Shore of Auckland in November 2012.
With a vast amount of experience in both life and work, I have grown up around an engineering and building background, moving into running my own real estate agency branch in my home village, then eventually running over 26 branches of real estate agencies throughout the south of the U.K.
I developed a passion for DSLR photography with lead into Aerial Photography within the real estate world. This created the opportunity to form Skypix Aerial Photography LTD, which has progressed from fixed wing DSLR aerial photography, to helicopter DSLR aerial photography to drone photography and videography. This is not a job, but a passion, for which we believe you will see for yourself the combination of experience, an eye for detail, drive, determination and passion in the results for you to admire. (Make the right choice)
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So please contact the Experts SkyPix / Auckland / North Shore!!
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WE FLY DRONES WHERE OTHERS CAN’T ! OR CAN’T BE BOTHERED GAINING AUTHORISATION !!
Skypix Photography fly our equipment in accordance with subpart A and E of the Part 101 Rule set out by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, whom we regularly liaise with.
Large areas of Manukau City, Waitakere City and the North Shore are categorised as controlled airspace by Airways NZ and require authorisation from Air Traffic Control to legally operate any form of remotely controlled aerial vehicle inside of.
SkyPix Photography relationships with airport
management and competent use of the Airshare™ flight planning system.
To understand how much of the region this CAA rule excludes, it means no flying without such licence can be legally permitted within 4 kilometres of Parakai Airfield, Dairy Flat Airfield, Whenuapai Air Base, Auckland Harbour Waterdrome, Mechanics Bay Heliport, ASB Bank Centre Heliport, Pikes Point Heliport, Auckland International Airport, Waiheke Airfield, Ardmore Airport as well as the helipads at North Shore Hospital, Auckland Hospital and Middlemore Hospital.
Why Skypix?
Experience – SkyPix was established in 2012 to provide professional imaging services. In that time SkyPix has safely completed many hundreds of flights for a diverse range of clients.
Customer Service – We strive to deliver the highest possible level of service, with prompt replies and offering advice to those who are unsure of how to proceed.
Compliance and Insurance – We offer a service compliant with CAA regulations. Flights are logged with Airshare and when required we are in direct contact with air traffic control for co-ordination and clearance of flights. This means you don’t have to worry about breaking any airspace rules – we take care of all clearances beforehand. We have full comprehensive insurance cover including public liability cover.
Safety – Personal safety and protection of property is a top priority. We have safety checks and procedures we follow both pre and post flight. In most cases, SkyPix has two people on site, the pilot as well as an observer for public safety. Every operation is evaluated and if we feel that a job is unsafe due to weather conditions or high risk, we maintain the right to cancel or postpone the service. | https://skypixphotography.co.nz/about-us/ | 1,656,847,626 | 1,656,829,411 |
Choosing the following managing companion has traditionally been a knee-jerk feedback in most firms. Normally the option is in between either trying to fill deep space by promoting the following best rainmaker, or choosing a firm workhorse or a partner with particularly solid management and also monetary skills. Some choose a copycat of the previous managing companion. But, loading the most important management placement in your company is not a decision to be made gently or flippantly. Discovering a new leader with the right mix of clout as well as personal appeal to reshape your company is a remarkable challenge which is critically important to the firm’s future. Do not fall under the usual catch of seeing the inbound managing partner as simply a substitute of the old one.
The imitator works on filling the huge guy’s footwear by preserving the status quo. A couple of individuality adjustments below– a tuck, a layer– as well as quickly every person believes the Great One has actually been reanimated. Approximately it appears. However, replacing a handling partner with a copycat is predestined to fall short. Cloning characters is difficult, even in research laboratory rats and law firm marketing. The fact is that only the precursor can be the predecessor– and that individual has left the structure. Acting that his personality lives on via his successor is undesirable, and it will certainly polarize a firm. Maybe one of the most distracting of administration personalities is the very administrator. For this companion, terrific administration implies terrific management. Leadership is gauged by the proper allotment of yellow-pad investing or the cost financial savings found in recycling instance folders. Like an office manager on steroids, this personality busily operates at forming brand-new boards, rewriting hiring plans, penciling budget plans, and also moving water colder.
When firms pick an extremely administrator to lead them, in the beginning every person is happy due to the fact that a person has finally taken control of the details. However, people soon recognize that the modifications being made are superficial as well as, in some cases, downright juvenile. This sort of handling companion often tends to use Band-Aids to firm-wide troubles, instead of accessing the origin of the problem. Super administrators seldom stir things up, and their very own design of leadership or absence of it will certainly not bring about the tough adjustments that are basic to firm development and also prosperity. Just because companions produce high degrees of invoicing income, and have a strong work principles, does not instantly suggest they have the requisite abilities as well as experience to properly lead as well as take care of the company. | https://extremecoolingtechnologies.com/category/marketing | 1,656,156,242 | null |
My wife and I are expecting our first child in a few weeks and with both of us being music fans, hearing Hush Little Baby for the millionth time just won’t cut. We were introduced to what is undoubtably the best lullaby music through the most unlikely of sources: the Kurt Cobain documentary Montage of Heck. During the movie, a few Nirvana songs are played as lullaby renditions and they’re pretty much the best thing ever. A quick Google search brought us to the makers of the songs, Rockabye Baby! (not to be confused with the old nursery rhyme) who have not only covered Nirvana but a ton of excellent bands.. oh and they also covered Nickelback. We were instantly hooked. Here are a few of our favorite tracks but make sure you check them all out when you get a chance.
10Rockabye Baby! (Led Zeppelin) - Thank You
Your baby will love this version of Thank You and when they grow up, they'll be pre-programmed to love it when they discover the original.
9Rockabye Baby! (The Eagles) - Hotel California
You've probably heard Hotel Californation a few too many times in your life but your baby hasn't. It's time to introduce the new one to this unique take of The Eagles classic.
8Rockabye Baby! (The Pixies) - Where is My Mind?
A few sleepless nights might make you wonder where your mind truly is. Here's a sweet version of The Pixies song.
7Rockabye Baby! (Foo Fighters) - Everlong
A real cute cover of this great love song by Foo Fighters. The little toy being squeezed near the middle of the song gets me every time.
6Rockabye Baby! (Arcade Fire) - Wake Up
Not all lullabies are meant to put a baby to sleep. This rendition does exactly as its name implies; this is the perfect track for waking that little one up!
5Rockabye Baby! (Smashing Pumpkins) - Tonight, Tonight
Can’t get the little one to go to bed? Consider the Tonight, Tonight rendition as a life hack of sorts that will put just about anyone to sleep. *yawn* | https://wwww.upvenue.com/article/1916-top-10-best-lullaby-songs-for-newborns.html | 1,656,573,018 | null |
This is my take from the challenge set on the pootles Facebook page in which you had to use a minimum of two colours from the following selection: Balmy Blue, Pacific Point, Coastal Cabana and Bermuda Bay. As you can see I chose the latter two colours and I’m really fond of the snailed it stamp set too x | http://craftiemummy.blogspot.com/2021/02/snailed-it.html | 1,656,779,525 | 1,644,785,025 |
The essential steps are those of any plan development: what, who and how. What is to be benchmarked?‖ Every function of an organization has or delivers a product or output. Benchmarking is appropriate for any output of a process or function, whether it‗s a physical good, an order, a shipment, an invoice, a service or a report.
To whom or what will we compare? Business-to-business, direct competitors are certainly prime candidates to benchmark. But they are not the only targets. Benchmarking must be conducted against the best companies and business functions regardless of where they exist.
How will the data be collected? There‗s no one way to conduct benchmarking investigations. There‗s an infinite variety of ways to obtain required data – and most of the data you‗ll need are
readily and publicly available. Recognize that benchmarking is a process not only of deriving quantifiable goals and targets, but more importantly, it‗s the process of investigating and documenting
the best industry practices, which can help you achieve goals and targets.
2. Analysis.
The analysis phase must involve a careful understanding of your current process and practices, as well as those of the organizations being benchmarked. What is desired is an understanding of internal performance on which to assess strengths and weaknesses. Ask:
Answers to these questions will define the dimensions of any performance gap: negative, positive or parity. The gap provides an objective basis on which to act—to close the gap or capitalize on any advantage your organization has.
3. Integration.
Integration is the process of using benchmark findings to set operational targets for change. It involves careful planning to incorporate new practices in the operation and to ensure benchmark findings are incorporated in all formal planning processes.
Steps include:
Gain operational and management acceptance of benchmark findings. Clearly and convincingly demonstrate findings as correct and based on substantive data.
Develop action plans.
Communicate findings to all organizational levels to obtain support, commitment and ownership.
4. Action.
Convert benchmark findings, and operational principles based on them, to specific actions to be taken. Put in place a periodic measurement and assessment of achievement. Use the creative talents of the people who actually perform work tasks to determine how the findings can be incorporated into the work processes. Any plan for change also should contain milestones for updating the benchmark findings, and an ongoing reporting mechanism. Progress toward benchmark findings must be reported to all employees. 5. Maturity. Maturity will be reached when best industry practices are incorporated in all business processes, thus ensuring superiority. Tests for superiority: | https://www.brainkart.com/article/Benchmarking-process_5284/ | 1,656,187,337 | null |
With all seasons, if you can do a 10% water change weekly. The care for your water garden becomes REAL easy. You have to pump the water out from the bottom of the pond for this to be effective. Folks that do water changes year round do not have issues with their fish.
The following information will help you take care of your pond and water garden, no matter what season. | http://www.barsons.com/ponds/seasonal-care?tmpl=component&print=1 | 1,656,747,878 | 1,656,747,878 |
Engineered to fit size SS34 (7.1mm) European 2088 round flatback crystals, this little circular charm is a great way to add personalized color to a design. It's also a great bezel for tiny mixed media creations with resin, images, glass glitter, polymer clay - use your imagination! It features a charming beaded border, and an opposed loop for easy stringing or for use on one of our wire bracelets or wire hoops! | https://www.tierracast.com/ss34-beaded-bezel-drop-gold-plate-20-per-pack/ | 1,657,176,504 | null |
Inspired by the emblems of the local area, football clubs often have animals adorning the club crest, from the city of Liverpool’s liver bird to the history of breeding canaries in Norwich and to the stag on Watford’s badge. Located roughly 10 miles northeast of Newcastle sits the village of Bedlington that follows the same trend and plays host to the Bedlington Terriers FC.
If it wasn’t for the team name, at first glance you may mistake the terrier for a young lamb, but instead, the Bedlington Terrier is a unique breed of dog developed in the early 19th century that stands proudly on the club crest. Following investment from an American billionaire in 2010, the Terriers took on an all-animal friendly match against FC Buffalo in the “Lord Bedlington Cup” which led to coverage from the BBC with a documentary on the story, Mr Rich and the Terriers.
In addition to the lamb-like pooch, the club’s motto sits on a banner across the badge, “Virtus Unita Fortis” which can be translated to, “United We Act Stronger”. And above the Latin phrase, the flag of Northumberland sits alongside a note to Bedlington’s mining past with the silhouette of Bedlington Colliery. | https://boxtoboxfootball.uk/badge-of-the-week-bedlington-terriers-fc/ | 1,657,148,215 | null |
American Masters pays homage to one of the most influential figures in 20th-century New York theater, whose legacy lives on at the Public Theater and its popular Free Shakespeare in the Park series, now in its 60th summer season. “He wanted theater to be as public as the library was,” explains James Earl Jones, one of the many stars who took advantage of Joe Papp’s progressive, egalitarian approach to the classics. Clashing with urban giants like Robert Moses to achieve his dream of free theater in Central Park, using hits like A Chorus Line to bankroll his eclectic vision, Papp is a towering personality, remembered by stars including Kevin Kline (who recites Shakespearean verse to open each act), Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep, seen in tantalizing clips from her early Park appearances (including The Taming of the Shrew opposite Raul Julia). A must for theater lovers. | https://www.tvinsider.com/show/joe-papp-in-five-acts/ | 1,656,154,434 | null |
The Old Dominion Draft Horse and Mule Association hosted a horse and mule games fun show on Sunday, July 10th, at the C.M.R. Farm Show in Culpeper, Virginia. Registration began at noon and the show started at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefited the local 4-h club.
There were driving, riding and non-horse games. Each participant paid $5 to compete in a class or $20 for the day. Each participant was invited to participate in each class with their choice of riding, ground driving, or using a cart or sled. Classes included barrel racing, pole bending, log skidding, obstacle course, hay bale moving, and the barnyard pull.
Despite the heat, we had many spectators come out to watch the teamsters demonstrate their abilities. The stick horse races proved to be a crowd favorite again!
We are extremely proud of all our participants! The pictures above show that everyone did a terrific job and everyone enjoyed themselves. The youth participants had unlimited energy! We had participants that had never touched the lines until Sunday morning and they did an amazing job in their classes. The youth participants gave rides in the ring to interested spectators. It's great to see everyone getting involved and sharing!
Thank you to everyone that volunteered to help with this event. Your help was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Mary and Junior Haney for providing lunch for the workers! | http://www.oddhma.org/club-events/c-m-r-draft-horse-and-mule-games | 1,656,773,470 | 1,655,969,592 |
Supporting Ballot Question #7: DEM bond issue for $4 million for Fort Adams State Park to be approximately evenly divided between recreation improvements at the playing fields across from Sail Newport, and continuing restoration work at historic Fort Adams
Pub Date:
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Whereas ECRI has a long history of support of bond issues that improve the facilities of parks in RI and this ballot question is clearly in the tradition of bond issues that ECRI has supported,
Therefore, ECRI declares it’s support for the passage of Ballot Question #7, the DEM bond for parks:
Urges RI voters to pass it in November.
Will issue a press release noting our support in cooperation with those ECRI members most effected by the ballot question. | https://www.environmentcouncilri.org/content/dem-bond-fort-adams-state-park | 1,656,208,654 | 1,656,208,654 |
Hey there! The pastry I am going to show you is known in Venezuela as “enrollado”. You can find enrollados in bakeries (which in Venezuela are frequent places to go daily for some fresh bread, and pastries of course). Since I move to the US I’ve been reading different cook books, and noticed that Venezuelan […]
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Month: July 2014
Silhouettes Gallery Wall (No Expensive Tools Necessary)
July 1, 2014
Yes! this is my third post. I hope this continue in a regular basis because it fells great to share so many stuff. As a renter, I need to live with wall colors that are not my favorites. This house we have been living in since November 2013 has not the worst color choices ever. […] | https://momswithanaccent.com/2014/07/ | 1,656,937,769 | null |
It’s common knowledge that you can change the cursor on Windows 10. Not only can you set a different size and color for the cursor, but you can also change how it looks with a theme. Themes normally change all states of the cursor i.e., the loading state, the pointer arrows, the scroll face, etc., however, you can change a particular cursor face on Windows 10 and leave the rest as they are. Here’s how.
Replace a cursor face
Find the cursor face that you want to use. It can be part of a theme and you can partially apply it, or it can be a stand alone image that you create. Unfortunately, creating a cursor isn’t that simple. Your best bet is to try an online app that allows you to draw one. A more complicated or good looking cursor will require some skill.
For this post, we’re going to use a cursor face from the Metro X1 Animated Cursor theme.
Open Control Panel and go to Hardware and Sound. Click Mouse, and you’ll get the mouse properties window. Go to the Pointer tab. You will see a list of all the different states the cursor goes through and each one will be accompanied by the cursor face that is used for that state. Select the cursor state, and click the browse button.
In the window that opens, select the cursor face that you want to use. The Metro X1 theme, when extracted, shows plainly every single cursor face that it has. You can pick the one you want to use, and click Apply.
If you ever want to change the cursor back to the way it was, it’s pretty simple. Visit the mouse properties again. Go to the Pointer tab, and select the cursor you want to restore. Once selected, click the ‘Use Default’ button and the cursor face will revert to the default one that was set by Windows 10.
When you change a particular cursor face, make sure you replace it with one that’s easy to recognize. If you can’t tell what the cursor is for i.e., whether it’s ready to type or if it’s indicating the system is busy in the background, then it’s of little use. The good thing is that it’s very easy to reset a cursor that you can’t recognize.
On that same note, if you have a cursor theme that you like but you aren’t happy with one or two of the cursor faces it has, you can use this same trick and swap out the confusing cursor face with one you like better. | https://14um.net/exciting-tips/windows/how-to-change-a-particular-cursor-face-on-windows-10/ | 1,656,377,419 | null |
Papa Louis, born in the Italy and has long been familiar to all lovers of cooking. And no wonder! After all, Dad has opened a lot of restaurants, cafes and cafes. All types of fast food store works with Papa! But... And then ...
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Papa&039s Burgeria simulator emulator
Real business emulator. You will be a king of fast-food and earn a lot of money. Feed the world. ook hamburgers and cheeseburgers. If you want to learn how to play in this game, just follow screen-instructions.... | https://1onlineplay.com/games/store.html | 1,656,212,773 | null |
Biography: Buford Green served as sports editor of the Jacksonville Journal-Courier for 40 years, becoming its managing editor. He also was a contributing reporter to the State Journal-Register. Green was a member of the Associated Press Basketball Ratings Panel and All-State Selection Board for many years. He was a founding committee member for both the Jacksonville High School and Illinois College Sports Hall of Fame. Green was a co-founder of the West Central Illinois All-Star Basketball Classic and has earned the Illinois High School Association Distinguished Service Award. He is a 2012 inductee into the Illinois College Hall of Fame. | http://basketballmuseumofillinois.com/hall-of-fame/media/20-hof-media/2374-buford-green | 1,656,712,955 | 1,656,712,955 |
The United We Stand initiative, from Unilever, Rana Reeves, and Tourmaline, looks to support LGBTQ+ rights groups in areas with lackluster queer rights records.
May 18 2022 4:17 PM
Law
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster Signs Anti-Trans Sports Bill
The bill is similar to a number of anti-trans sports bills signed into law in GOP-led states across the country.
May 17 2022 4:23 PM
Sports
NASCAR Partners With LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for Diversity Training
“We know that fans of NASCAR look different, they love different, they're differently able ... This gives us an opportunity to let them know that we see them as well as support them.”
January 06 2022 2:42 PM
News
South Carolina Man Convicted of Sodomy Sues Over Sex Offender Status
In his lawsuit, he claims that he was convicted after having consensual sex with another adult man under the state's now-invalid anti-sodomy law.
4:32 PM
Crime
Marquiisha Lawrence's Death Makes '21 Deadliest Year for Trans People
She is at least the 45th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming person known to have died by violence in the U.S. this year, passing last year's number of 44. | https://www.advocate.com/south-carolina | 1,656,829,732 | null |
For your safety, if winds are determined to be too strong to use our inflatables we will gladly work with you to arrange a different day for your special event!
I already know you're thinking, we live in Scotland... RAIN! Thats why if the Gods are against you on your special day then we will rearrange to a date where luck is on our side, free of charge.
In adverse weather conditions we will do our best to ensure you are satisfied and happy with our service.
WHAT LOCATIONS CAN OUR PRODUCTS BE USED
Our products can be set up on grass using pegs. Upon our arrival we will discuss where you want it set up and we will handle the rest!
HOW LONG IS YOUR HIRE FOR?
Our hires range from as little as 4hrs to 2 days. Message us to find out what we can do for you!
WHAT IS YOUR POLICY FOR DAMAGED PRODUCTS?
As soon as we set up at your house then it's down to you to ensure no damage occurs to equipment.
But we both know that won't happen, because you're a good person!
For more on this, please see our Terms and Conditions.
WHICH PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept either cash, or card. Whatever is easiest for you. Bookings made out-with our site with the intention to pay with cash must place a deposit via card. | https://www.heydayentertainment.com/faq | 1,656,691,926 | null |
Greetings and a warm welcome to Sevanagama Villa, an isolated, off the beaten track getaway for a very enjoyable and relaxed stay for the entire family.
Featuring a minimalist architectural style and built on a serenely beautiful natural locale, Sevanagama Villa offers modern conveniences, the best of Sri Lankan cuisine, and is ideally located for exploring wildlife and ancient culture.
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Open air dining is yet another opportunity to appreciate the natural habitat that defines Sevanagama Villa.
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Sevanagama Villa’s unique location in Habarana, in the North Central province, makes possible exciting day trips to important landmarks in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka. Sevanagama is also well placed for observing wildlife (elephants in particular) in the closeby Minneriya and Kaudulla national parks.
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Expect wonderful memories, great food, and easy access to cultural and wildlife hotspots in Sri Lanka when you stay with us at Sevanagama Villa. | https://www.sevanagama.com/ | 1,656,317,057 | null |
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Horst Hoheisel was born in 1944 in Poznań, Poland. He lives and works in Kassel, Germany. For more than twenty years, Hoheisel’s work is concerned with the commemoration of victims of the German National Socialist Movement. He developed often together with Andreas Knitz new shapes of monuments, which became internationally known as “negative-monuments” or “counter-memorials.” Besides landmarks of memory in public space, his works are in the collections of several international museums, such as The Museum of Modern Art, New York; The Jewish Museum, New York; Yad Vashem, Jerusalem, Jewish Museum Berlin; Deutsches Historisches Museum (German Historical Museum), Berlin, German Resistance Memorial Center, Berlin, and Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Kassel (Kassel State Art Collections). | https://d13.documenta.de/participants/participants/horst-hoheisel/?type=98 | 1,656,765,307 | null |
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued an order on Wednesday to allow Boeing’s 737 Max to return to the skies, clearing the way for other regulators to follow and airlines to restore the plane to their schedules.
The move by US regulators, which had been expected, marks the beginning of the end of the worst crisis in Boeing’s century-long history. Two 737 Max crashes killed 346 people, and afterwards destroyed billions in Boeing’s market value, led to the departure of former chief executive Dennis Muilenburg and tarnished the reputation of one of the most storied US manufacturers.
Still, the aerospace company can no longer hope to rake in cash from speedy deliveries to eager customers. The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated the airline industry and damped demand for jets, slowing sales of Boeing’s massed inventory of 450 planes parked at Washington state airfields. | https://www.wita.org/trade-news/us-regulator-clears-boeings-737/ | 1,656,548,461 | null |
4: No matter how tough your day is always coach with a smile Biggest challenge is terrible parents and kids with attitudes.
5.Don’t let the parents or the kids scare you. Your in charge.
How do you motivate your team: Our kids are motivated by pushing to the next level they want to be the best. | https://cheerleadingcoaching.com/coaching-interviews-and-tips/cheerleading-coaching-interviews/starlight-allstars-shannon-marie-motycki-coaching-interview/ | 1,656,454,195 | null |
Adverbial plagiarism or the copying of a word-to-word text or a slight re-phrase of the text is often common to student and research work.
Examples of verbal plagiarism:
The text of the original is rewritten without significant changes as own, copying large pieces of the author's test without references to the source, issuing it for its own.
The text is rewritten without significant changes and is issued for its own analysis of the situation.
Mosaic plagiarism
This is a compilation of several sources and paraphrase of individual words. As a result, a mosaic appears, in which it is not clear where one source ends, where another begins, where the comment of the author is.
Plagiarism
The information used is presented in a way that it is not clear who is the idea, the author, or the student.
Paraphrasing the author of the work used by the student does not mention it in his text.
It is not clear where its idea, the lack of references and references to the authors used in the work of the student, makes it impossible to determine its own conclusions and makes it impossible to follow the logic of its own conclusions and ideas.
Permissible version
The student mentions the researchers in each sentence, which allows us to trace from which source information is drawn from which the author refers to the student, which borrowed ideas are used in the work.
The student also uses a link system in the text to indicate the original article.
Referring to the author's ideas used in the work, in the beginning, the student indicates where his own ideas and conclusions are, and where borrowed.
The most popular kind of plagiarism among students is the author's compilation of several sources without references.
Inadequate paraphrase
When you paraphrase, your task is to convey the source's thoughts in your own words. To do this, it is not enough to change a few words here and there, and leave the rest; instead, you must completely put your ideas in your own words. Once you have done this, you need to look back to the original text and make sure that you did not use the same word or structure. If you want to use some of the author's words for accent or clarity, you should put these words in quotation marks and provide a quote.
An exception that is not plagiarism
They cannot fall under the notion of plagiarism (since they are not covered by copyright):
Generally known knowledge;
Commonly known facts;
Idioms;
Ideas or definitions that are widespread and known;
Paraphrase phrases in your own words when translating from a dialect or other language, unless there is a well-known phrase or official translation, etc.
In addition, there is no plagiarism of publishing an anonymous work under its own name, as in this case copyright is not extended to an anonymous work. If you want to protect your works from plagiarism, feel free to come and use this service for free: | https://bridgesofmadisoncountymusical.com/verbal-plagiarism-mosaic-plagiarism-inadequate-retelling-and-other-kinds | 1,656,433,316 | null |
The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters (IF6.888), Pub Date : 2020-02-04, DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.9b03538
Nan Si,Qi Yao,Yixuan Jiang,Heping Li,Dechun Zhou,Qingmin Ji,Han Huang,Hui Li,Tianchao Niu
An atomic layer of tin in a buckled honeycomb lattice, termed stanene, is a promising large-gap two-dimensional topological insulator for realizing room-temperature quantum-spin-Hall effect and therefore has drawn tremendous interest in recent years. Because the electronic structures of Sn allotropes are sensitive to lattice strain, e.g. the semimetallic α-phase of Sn can transform into a three-dimensional topological Dirac semimetal under compressive strain, recent experimental advances have demonstrated that stanene layers on different substrates can also host various electronic properties relating to in-plane strain, interfacial charge transfer, layer thickness, and so on. Thus, comprehensive understanding of the growth mechanism at the atomic scale is highly desirable for precise control of such tunable properties. Herein, the fundamental properties of stanene and α-Sn films, recent achievements in epitaxial growth, challenges in high-quality synthesis, and possible applications of stanene are discussed. | https://en.x-mol.com/paper/article/1218461719294136320 | 1,657,114,369 | null |
In the new economy more and more of us are self-employed. For some it is a part-time gig to supplement their main job and for others it is their main source of income. The WARNING here is straight-forward and up front. If you get hurt or sick and can't work anymore or hardly at all, if you don't have enough "on the books" and "over the table" income and/or reported NET PROFIT from self-employment income, you will qualify for NOTHING OR NEXT TO NOTHING. That is zero dollars a | https://www.nepasocialsecurity.com/b/archive/2017/05 | 1,657,022,598 | null |
Ever wished you could simply buy a little extra time to get all of your errands and daily tasks done – and still have a little ‘me-time’ left over? A brand new service from London is offering exactly that, just in time for the hectic festive season when schedules become overloaded and there doesn’t seem […] | https://www.goeastlondon.co.uk/tag/buy-time-live-life/ | 1,656,199,444 | null |
‘Stop The Movement’ patents itself as a brand of debut that could easily be mistaken for a third or fourth album release. Depending on how you interpret that analogy however, does not necessarily signify a compliment. Kelvin Jones may have that mainstream melody that is oh so popular today but does that imply that his sound is one that will maintain attention?
Although it would be interesting to hear the twelve tracks without the studio polish cloth scrubbing every inch, the finish still clutches the scent of humility. Each track exemplifies the artist’s talent but the strength of his tracks relies heavily on the chorus craze that he has a great aptitude for creating.
The first acoustic chords of “Call You Home” remain rich and uplifting as he serenades the listener with a sweet pop folk package of wholesome devotion. Nearly three minutes of his gentle and attentive vocals are reassuring enough to assume Mr Jones has the capability of dominating radio stations long enough to become the artist you love to hate.
Single “Closer” may have also been in circulation before the album release, but still grasps elements of funk and gospel that will continue to influence fluid motions from dancing in the shower to strutting on the dance floor.
The singles released have given the public a taste test of the Englishman but there are still diamonds in the rough that have finally shuffled their way to the surface such as “No More Lies”. The piano accompaniment helps carry the singer’s notes as the backing vocalists add a weight of magnitude to the chorus section that brings about a progressive bearing of resemblance to James Morrison’s work.
‘Stop The Moment’ has been nurtured and raised from its studio infancy to traverse the main stream and bob gently towards radio paradise. Although the weathered back-catalogue tone creeps in underneath his unruffled feathers, there is little deliberation that this tuneful bird is ready to take flight. | https://www.subba-cultcha.com/reviews/1559 | 1,656,515,527 | null |
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Granite is fabricated in various sizes and depending on the specifics of the layout; seams may be inevitable. Our professionals will do their utmost best to place seams in an inconspicuous area as much as possible. Seams, however may be visible but will not impact the look or function of the stone.
Granite is a very popular choice for today’s consumer as it is not only durable but of it’s uniquely stunning characteristics. No two slabs of granite are identical so yours will truly be yours! There are literally hundreds and hundreds of different colours, movements, patterns, and styles to choose from. Granite’s rustic and organic nature can be paired with everything from the most modernly, sophisticated styles to the casual more relaxed feeling, traditional of homes.
Granite is crystalline in structure and therefore can have microscopic pores between the various mineral crystals. Granite can also have tiny fissures which may look like cracks, but are not structural defects. These fissures are a naturally occurring result of the immense heat and pressure that formed the granite hundreds of years ago.
These unique characteristics are part of the natural beauty of the stone and will not impair the function and durability of the material.
A product of nature cannot be expected to look man-made.
Regardless of your décor, your granite will give you a lifetime of satisfaction. Sometimes you’ll even have to stop and remind yourself that it really is stone; it’s that gorgeous! | https://deluxegranite.ca/about-granite/ | 1,656,393,425 | null |
This program offers support from volunteer physicians including medical consulting, reading lectures on different diseases and prophylaxis of diseases and distribution of necessary medication. Needy clients can get medication prescribed by Hesed's physicians. | https://mitsva.kz/regkaz/karaganda/hesed/hesed_e.shtml?4 | 1,656,166,507 | null |
After several birding trips to South America and Asia we decided Africa would be de next continent. Rob had been to Ethiopia before (in 2011) but for Helen it was the first Africa-experience. We chose South Africa because it is very rich in endemics, has both birds and wildlife, it has the possibility to join a pelagic and furthermore the country is easy to travel around independently by car. In total we saw 470 species. | https://penguinbirding.com/2013/12/02/south-africa-2013/ | 1,657,072,248 | null |
A subdued Lewis Hamilton admitted he had been lucky after taking the Formula 1 championship lead with his opportunistic victory during a chaotic crash-strewn Azerbaijan Grand Prix, and acknowledged that he needs to raise his game with immediate effect.
There were no whoops of delight and no celebrations following his first win in seven races dating back to last October, but a serious realisation that he and his Mercedes team have their work cut out to stay on top.
On a day of gusty wind, unlikely accidents, abandoned debris interventions and two safety cars, the defending four-time world champion had struggled for pace but avoided serious trouble.
While his team-mate Valtteri Bottas fell victim to a puncture caused by a piece of metal debris and title rival Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari out-braked himself in a wild lunge for glory, Hamilton tip-toed through the mayhem.
As Red Bull’s two battling tyros Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen resolved their tussle by crashing and others banged wheels, hit walls and ran off, the 33-year-old Englishman relied on concentration and perseverance.
“I remember my dad always told me ‘never give up, always keep going’,” he said afterwards as others wept and argued. “I never expected it, but I had to take it. Valtteri deserved to win. That’s why I went to see him and console him straight after the race. He was so unfortunate.”
It was Hamilton’s 63rd victory and curiously confirmed that he is not racing with the same raw elan as his youth, but with a more measured sense of craft and aplomb – a mixture that may be less spectacular, but could assist him more in gathering the points for a fifth title.
He knows, however, that in Sunday’s race he was hardly the leading man and that his car was unable to match the Ferraris in an unpredictable contest that maintained the craziness of the season to date.
“That was just a brutal race and it was probably exactly what the fans want to see at a Grand Prix,” said Mercedes boss Toto Wolff. “It was twists and turns at every point.”
As the teams packed up to return to Europe and the Spanish Grand Prix next month, it was clear to Hamilton and Wolff that they need to find an upgrade for their car that makes the tyres work faster.
“We’ve got a lot of work to do, definitely,” said Hamilton. “We are still behind. Today I was lucky. I struggled all weekend and I am struggling to find the car’s potential. Their pure pace is ahead of ours at the moment.
“There were a lot of faults in the race, which is rare for me. I struggled with the car, struggled with the tyres. I’ve definitely got to go away from here and work even harder to make sure that there’s not a repeat performance-wise of this weekend.”
“The biggest issue is the tyres. I don’t believe their car is much better than ours if at all, it’s just that they are using their tyres better,” added Hamilton.
Wolff suggests that the next race in Barcelona may be a key pointer, “We didn’t have the pace we needed. Whatever the reason, Ferrari currently possess a faster package. They are quickest so Barcelona will be interesting because we were quickest there in testing.”
Big Question: Do Ferrari have the edge over Mercedes?
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In this episode, Jess gives you a 10,000-foot overview of his journey from teacher to principal to educational non-profit CEO. Interwoven within his story is an unending desire to create a world where students find joy and excitement in their educational pursuits. This world won’t–it can’t–exist if we continue putting systems ahead of students. | https://everythingchanges.link/2021/03/04/episode-1-my-story-my-journey/ | 1,656,477,358 | null |
A playbook for ihiji re-sellers striving for greatness This is a living blog post that will be updated in time. We invite you to share your feedback and thoughts by emailing us. UPDATE (August 2012) – We now have a great white paper on remote monitoring & support roll out strategies! Click here to access the white paper. Over time, we have learned that successful ihiji integrators focus on a
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Jun 2012
Blog: Basic Network Troubleshooting and Ping
Michael Maniscalco General 0 Comments
More commonly than I would have ever imagined we receive questions about “basic device checks” within the ihiji invision system. These basic checks will tell integrators whether a device online/offline but more commonly it is exposing network problems such as high latency or dropped packets. These are real issues which can often time be difficult to troubleshoot but in my recent experience I think there is more of a lack | https://www.ihiji.com/2012/06/ | 1,656,856,548 | null |
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Stefano “Cisco” Bellotti is an Italian singer and songwriter who rose to fame after the many years he spent playing with the popular folk-rock band Modena City Ramblers. | http://www.dublinconcerts.ie/concert/cisco-whelans-january-31st/ | 1,656,427,818 | null |
The sights and sounds of U2 lead off a series of laser shows at YSU’s Ward Beecher Planetarium Sept. 20 and 21.
Rock n’ roll laser shows that drew capacity crowds earlier this year return to Youngstown State University’s Ward Beecher Planetarium on Friday and Saturday Sept. 20 and 21.
The shows, presented in a full dome laser system called Skylase, feature the sights and sounds of U2, the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and more. The shows, which run 40 to 50 minutes each, are free, but the planetarium is suggesting a $1 donation to help offset the cost of the special programming.
The planetarium expects high demand for the shows and suggests that attendees arrive early. Seating is on a first come, first served basis – no reservations. A queue will be created in the lobby. The planetarium will issue tokens to those waiting in line so that everyone is guaranteed a seat. Visitors from the previous show will exit before seating begins for the next show. Food and drinks are prohibited in the planetarium. Laser shows are bright, pulsing and loud. People who are susceptible to seizures or motion sickness are strongly cautioned.
The schedule of shows:
Friday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 21, noon and 4 p.m. Laser U2, from the early days through the “Zoo” album.
Friday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21, 1 and 6 p.m. Laser Beatles.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. Laseretro, featuring a radical assortment of 1980s New Wave groups, including The Police, Duran Duran, Depeche Mode and INXS.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 3 p.m. Laseropolis, featuring songs from the B-52s, Alanis Morrisette, Boston, REM, Nirvana and more.
Friday, Sept. 20, 5 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m. Laser Vinyl classic rock, featuring Van Halen, Queen, Kansas, Kiss, Aerosmith, Journey and more. | https://newsroom.ysu.edu/rock-n-roll-laser-shows-return-to-ysu-planetarium/ | 1,656,387,090 | null |
Jay is bisexual as he is shown interest in having sex with both male and female characters. He is also additionally poly-amorous as he has no problem with banging two different pillows at the same time.
Is Connie still Jessie’s hormone monster?
Voice Actor Constance “Connie” Harland the Hormone Monstress is the female hormone monster, who helps girls go through puberty. She works as Jessi’s hormone monstress and serves as a foil to Maury, who she has an on & off sexual relationship with.
Is Big Mouth getting Cancelled?
There will be no need to worry about the future of Big Mouth on Netflix just yet. Back in December 2019, it was revealed Netflix had given the animated comedy a three-season renewal. This included series four, five and six so Big Mouth will not be coming to an end any time soon.
What is the target audience for Big Mouth?
While this show is about young teens, it’s pretty mature and pretty raunchy — older teens who are post-puberty may be a better audience, or parents may want to watch first and make sure the material is appropriate.
Is Lola a man Big Mouth?
Appearance. Lola is a plus sized teenage girl with a warm toned complexion. She has long yellowish-blonde hair, which is curly in the back with short bangs in the front. She also has dark brown eyes, a big forehead and pink lips.
How old is Judd Big Mouth?
Judd Birch is a minor character on the Netflix adult animated series, Big Mouth. Judd is the eldest child of the Birch family and has a dark outlook on life. He is voiced by Jon Daly….Judd Birch.
Judd
Biological Information
Born Judd Birch (age 18-21)
Gender Male
Eye Color Green
What is Missy’s hormone monsters name?
Mona the Hormone Monstress
Mona the Hormone Monstress – Thandie Newton Thandie Newton voices Mona, Missie’s hormone monster who first appears at the end of season three as she begins to go through puberty.
Who is Missy’s hormone monstress?
Thandie Newton
At long last, Missy has been assigned a hormone monstress, and the voice guiding her through puberty is none other than Thandie Newton. The hormone monster might be Big Mouth’s greatest innovation.
Did they remove Big Mouth from Netflix?
Netflix: Is Big Mouth cancelled? No, Big Mouth is not cancelled and has been officially renewed for seasons 5 and 6.
Is Big Mouth for boys?
It contains scenes that are definitely 18+. So once more, I do not recommend anyone underage to watch this show, especially a 13-year-old kid.
Should I let my 13 year old watch Big Mouth?
‘Big Mouth’ is not a kids show. It’s totally inappropriate for kids. Let the tweens and teens watch it anyway. Big Mouth might be the best thing to happen to sex education since parents starting mislaying copies of The Joy of Sex.
Why did Lola return Big Mouth?
Biography. In “Cafeteria Girls”, Lola admitted to Jay that she got held back a year because of a kid she killed in kindergarten. There, his head hit a steel rebar sticking out of the ground, which impaled his head and killed him. Jay and Lola shared a laugh over Isaac’s death and mocked him for his stupidity. | https://thisisbeep.com/is-jay-from-big-mouth-polyamorous/ | 1,656,597,203 | null |
You can add Brotula’s to your list of places to eat in Destin, FL. Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer celebrated their Grand Opening on Wednesday, April 8, 2015, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce followed by a reception for the community.
Before the official Grand Opening, Brotula’s held two complimentary soft opening dinners with all tips and proceeds benefitting two local charities, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought Outreach. Before the official ribbon cutting, owners Tyler Jarvis and Chris Ruyan presented Boys and Girls Clubs with a check for $2,092, as well as $2,220 for Food for Thought.
Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is now officially open for dinner in the old Fisherman’s Wharf building on Destin Harbor. An extensive renovation was completed including new floors, upgraded finishes, and a new bar area appointed with garage doors, giving guests an immediate view of the Harbor upon arrival. The 5,500+ square-foot restaurant boasts seating for 280 guests including the refurbished outdoor deck where diners can enjoy live music and a 180-degree view of the Destin Harbor. The interior of the restaurant also offers seating options with panoramic views of the Harbor.
The sister restaurant to Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi in HarborWalk Village, Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is the second venture of local restaurateurs, Tyler Jarvis, Chris Ruyan alongside Executive Chef Tyler McMahan. Offering lunch and dinner daily and brunch on Sundays, this unique concept features steamed and boiled seafood fresh off the docks in Destin. In addition to local seafood guests can enjoy Alaskan snow crab and king crab, local and domestic oysters, mussels, clams, blue crab and shrimp all with unique finishing seasonings, flavored boiled waters, and finishing butters. The ‘Hook and Cook’ program allows guests to bring in their catch from a day on the Gulf for Brotula’s to prepare. The menu will also feature burgers made with Certified Angus Beef, ribs, sandwiches, salads, and other creative seafood entrees.
Born and raised in Destin, Florida, Co-Owner Tyler Jarvis explained, “It’s a dream come true to open a restaurant on the Harbor where I played as a child.” Jarvis’ father, Gary Jarvis runs the Backdown 2 out of Destin Harbor.
Similar to Jackacudas, Brotula’s will also feature the Fish Trax program, a tracking program that monitors local catches by tagging when and where the fish is caught; this method ensures the restaurateurs’ fresh and local promise; and as an added bonus promotes the local fishing fleet. Located on land owned by the Destin Fishing Fleet coop, 33 local charter boats sit in the water directly behind the restaurant.
“We strive to be innovators in everything we do,” Co-Owner Chris Ruyan explained. “What better place to showcase the fruits of labor from local fisherman and farmers than in the heart of Destin? We know we have a good thing here, and we are ready to share it with the Emerald Coast.”
The restaurant is now open daily for lunch & dinner with a delicious picturesque Sunday Brunch. For daily updates, find Brotula’s Seafood House and Steamer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is a locally owned and operated full-service restaurant located on the Historic Destin Harbor. The sister restaurant to Jackacudas Seafood & Sushi in HarborWalk Village, Brotula’s is the second concept established by longtime Destin locals, Tyler Jarvis and Chris Ruyan. The newly renovated 5,500+ square-foot restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily with indoor and outdoor dining options, live music and Sunday Brunch specials for diners to enjoy. Focused on steamed and boiled seafood, dishes will offer unique seasonings, flavored boiled waters, and finishing butters. Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer is located at 210 Harbor Boulevard, Destin, Florida, 32541. For more information or to make a reservation, call (850) 460-8900 or visit
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Rebell Entertainment is a full service DJ Entertainment Company servicing the New York, New Jersey and the surrounding area since 1998.
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Ebonnie Duncan Nedd
My husband and I chose Rebell Entertainment to DJ and host our wedding in September 2018, and all worked out wonderfully! I was concerned about having the music to satisfy both my husband's family who is Caribbean and my family who is American (southern). We were able to sit with Damion and go over the type of music we wanted and the order of the wedding and reception. Our guests seemed to enjoy themselves very much and was on the dance floor until the very end!
Jayne Steinglass
On September 15th, my husband and I had the pleasure of working with Damion. The occasion was our 50th Anniversary party. It was held in a waterfront venue in NYC, so it required both outdoor and indoor setup. The music needed to appeal to three generations of music and dance-loving guests. Damion's choices were spot on. In his 5 hours of of musical selections, we think just about every one was perfect for our crowd. He is very accommodating and easy to work with. I would both recommend and use his DJ services again without hesitation.
Natalie Hapgood
Rebell Entertainment is awesome! DJ Rebell totally set the mood for our wedding and we had such a blast. I had so many people saying how much they loved the music all night! I 100% recommend DJ Rebell. Professional, lovely guy and can read a crowd :) Thanks for making our wedding day so fun!!
Maren and Michael
Thank you so much for traveling all the way to Minnesota to DJ our wedding! So many of our friends and family said that you were the BEST Wedding DJ. Period. It was an amazing party. I have a feeling you will be making trips to MN in the future to DJ! :) Love, Maren and Michael | https://www.rebellentertainment.com/ | 1,656,570,248 | null |
Browse Happy is the new “Internet Explorer is bad, mmmkay” Apple-inspired campaign from The Web Standards Project. The website is built “to inform you, the user, that you have a choice”. A good idea – however I am worried it misses it’s targets.
The frontpage
The frontpage of Browse Happy is clean and nice looking, but it seems to be lacking purpose. It contains a huge logo, a statement that “Internet Explorer can make your computer unsafe” and 3 portraits. There is no real indication what the site is about or what I can do here. Were I an impartial user who had followed a link to the site, I suspect my first action would be a confused click on my “back” button.
Make it about the people
When creating a campaign where real people try to persuade other real people to switch to another browser (or cable company or hot dog vendor for that matter) you have to make it about the people. If I can find someone to identify with I am more prone to listen.
I need to be told who these people are. Sure, Ron is Ron, but his statement wouldn’t have much credibility if he worked as a Sales and Marketing Manager for Opera and I wouldn’t bother clicking him. Knowing up front that Ron is a “Project Manager for Starwood Hotels & Resorts” adds a ton of credibility to his statement and makes it more likely that I will click through. It also serves the purpose of making him more “real” to the user.
I won’t get suaded by pretty pictures of happy faces – I need to up front see what undoubtly interesting things they have to say to me. A picture of David saying “its faster, and its free all in all, much better than IE!” is vastly better at telling me that the link might take me to a page where David explains why he finds “it” better than IE. Currently I am not sure where the picture of David is likely to take me – To a gallery? His profile on a dating website? Something different? I’d like the site to help me out here.
Decide on the message
The prominent message on the frontpage seems to be that Internet Explorer is unsafe and that I should switch browser to something that is safe. However when reading the testimonials they seem to focus mainly on stability, browser speed, ease of use and customizability. All of these are good reasons, so why hide them in the stories? Either bring them out in the open alongside the security issue or focus solely on security.
If you want to make people switch due to IE being unsafe, at least make sure the stories you publish follow that angle. If you want to make people switch due to reading the stories of other people having switched, put the people in focus. The latter is by far the most interesting angle in my eyes. | https://mentalized.net/journal/2004/08/23/browse-happy-misses-its-targets/ | 1,656,638,487 | null |
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Digg has hired Amazon exec Matt Williams to be their new CEO, we’ve confirmed. This ends a months-long process that began with the ouster of former CEO Jay Adelson in April. Founder Kevin Rose has run the company since then.
Williams has been with Amazon for more than a decade – since 1999. He is currently the GM of Consumer Payments. But he has held a variety of jobs – GM Webstore, Director Tech Alliances, Director Community & Cross-Merchandising and Director, Auctions and Marketplace. | https://techcrunch.com/2010/08/31/meet-diggs-new-ceo/ | 1,656,887,075 | null |
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission lacks prosecutorial power, and has been largely unsuccessful in pursuing corruption cases.
Violence by security forces against suspects and detainees, including extrajudicial killings, remains a serious concern.
Data privacy remains a concern, especially as the government seeks to expand its access to data stored by telecommunications providers and other companies. | https://freedomhouse.org/country/kenya/summit-democracy/2021 | 1,656,331,685 | null |
The Atacama Desert is located at the other side of the Andes, in Chile. This picture was taken at the Cementerio de Trenes at the Potosí state, Bolivian Altiplano.
The impact of general relativity on the Atacama Desert
by Suzanne Imber, NASA GSFC, Ellicott City, USA
While travelling in the salt flats of Uyuni, Bolivia, we came across a train cemetery. The unusual graffiti on the side of this train can be recognised as Einstein's Field Equation! | https://imaggeo.egu.eu/view/886/ | 1,657,134,830 | null |
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“My mother and my grandfather always wanted to be some place other than where they were,” she says, recounting her youth on her family’s wheat farm, “and I inherited that trait.”
At well under five feet tall, Bunny, whose given name is Cecelia, has never let her petite size—or anything else— stand in her way.
“I started traveling young,” she says. “I have a great deal of curiosity about the world, and I’ve never been afraid of anything or meeting anybody.”
The stamps on her passport are there to prove it—from the South Pacific to the Swiss Alps, her travels have taken her to the far corners of the world, far beyond the edge of most people’s comfort zones. Her favorite place?
“That’s a toughie,” she says, looking into the distance, searching the catalogues of her memory. When the answer comes, she smiles. “Ethiopia.”
The joy of giving
Born and raised in Lincoln County, Wash., Bunny graduated from WSU with a degree in Home Economics and made a career as a teacher in the Yakima valley. Summer vacations gave her the freedom to read and travel. Retirement has increased her time for both.
These days, Bunny lives in a house that has been in her family for three generations. Filled with heirlooms handed down from her grandmother to her mother and on to her, the house is also a reminder of the legacy she inherited—to work hard and give to others. “I’ve lived a blessed life,” Bunny says, “and it feels good to give back.”
One of the ways Bunny has chosen to honor that legacy of giving is through the creation of a scholarship that supports CAHNRS students. Now in its fourth year, the Cecelia “Bunny” Quirk Agricultural Scholarship funds students studying agricultural education or crop and soil sciences and reflects the importance of connection and stewardship to the land.
“Washington state is special,” Bunny says. “The diverse landscapes, the diverse agriculture. I’ve seen a lot of the world, and Washington is very special.”
Bunny is the first to admit that even she is surprised by the trajectory of her life.
“When I was growing up, Grand Coulee Dam was the largest dam in the world, and when important people were visiting, they were taken there.” One of those important people was Haile Selassie, the emperor of Ethiopia. “He drove right through town,” she says, crediting that memory with sparking her desire to see the world.
But a scholarship in her name started as a small donation. “I think most of us start off giving a little bit, and we enjoy it,” she says. “That’s really why I do it. Giving probably gives me more pleasure than it helps those who receive.”
A lasting legacy
While she’d rather be in Bermuda than in the spotlight, Bunny knows her gift has the potential to change the lives of the students who receive her scholarship.
“I just want to ease their load,” she says. “I want them to have good careers, good families. And I’m pretty sure they’ll give back what they can one day.”
She also understands that a college education introduces students to a bigger world than perhaps many of them have known. “I’m glad I came to WSU,” Bunny says, “rather than a school where everybody was just like me. It’s good to broaden your horizons.”
When asked what wisdom she might share with her scholarship recipients, Bunny has an answer that applies to us all.
“They don’t have to be like me, live the way I do, love the things I love. We’re all individuals, but I’d tell them to just pay it forward,” she says. “Give of your time, your talents, your treasure when you can, even if it’s just a little bit. If all of us gave a little, it would go a long way.”
Haile Hunsaker
Cecelia “Bunny” Quirk scholarship recipient
Haile Hunsaker understands the power of education. Hunsaker, the 2018–19 recipient of the Cecelia “Bunny” Quirk Scholarship, is pursuing a degree in Agriculture Education, and, much like Bunny Quirk did, she hopes to give back to her community as a high school teacher and mentor for future Washington farmers. A senior from Port Orchard, Wash., Hunsaker is a first-generation college student, who, like many WSU students, needed help funding her education.
“It’s impossible to be successful in college while constantly worrying about the price of supplies and keeping a roof over your head,” says Hunsaker. “Receiving the Bunny Quirk Scholarship has certainly been very helpful for me.”
Helping students like Haile is the reason Bunny decided to establish the scholarship. “It just brings me so much joy to help,” Bunny says.
But for Haile, a President’s Honor Roll student, the scholarship hasn’t just allowed her to focus on her studies. It’s taught her what kind of educator and person she wants to be.
“Legacy giving is a way to show support for a cause or platform that you really believe in,” says Hunsaker. “Bunny Quirk believed strongly in the ideals of agriculture and giving back to the community. I’ll be sure to carry on the spirit of her commitment to agriculture through my role in educating the next generation of students!” | https://cahnrs.wsu.edu/reconnect/reconnect-2019/broadening-horizons/ | 1,656,774,087 | null |
I am Yarden, an iOS engineer for Material Design—Google's open-source system for designing and building excellent user interfaces. I help build and maintain our iOS components, but I'm also the engineering lead for Material's shape system.
Shape: It's kind of a big deal
You can't have a UI without shape. Cards, buttons, sheets, text fields—and just about everything else you see on a screen—are often displayed within some kind of "surface" or "container." For most of computing's history, that's meant rectangles. Lots of rectangles.
But the Material team knew there was potential in giving designers and developers the ability to systematically apply unique shapes across all of our Material Design UI components. Rounded corners! Angular cuts! For designers, this means being able to create beautiful interfaces that are even better at directing attention, expressing brand, and supporting interactions. For developers, having consistent shape support across all major platforms means we can easily apply and customize shape across apps.
My role as engineering lead was truly exciting—I got to collaborate with our design leads to scope the project and find the best way to create this complex new system. Compared to systems for typography and color (which have clear structures and precedents like the web's H1-H6 type hierarchy, or the idea of primary/secondary colors) shape is the Wild West. It's a relatively unexplored terrain with rules and best practices still waiting to be defined. To meet this challenge, I got to work with all the different Material Design engineering platforms to identify possible blockers, scope the effort, and build it!
When building out the system, we had two high level goals:
Adding shape support for our components—giving developers the ability to customize the shape of buttons, cards, chips, sheets, etc.
Defining and developing a good way to theme our components using shape—so developers could set their product's shape story once and have it cascade through their app, instead of needing to customize each component individually.
From an engineering perspective, adding shape support held the bulk of the work and complexities, whereas theming had more design-driven challenges. In this post, I'll mostly focus on the engineering work and how we added shape support to our components.
Here's a rundown of what I'll cover here:
Scoping out the shape support functionality
Building shape support consistently across platforms is hard
Implementing shape support on iOS
Shape core implementation
Adding shape support for components
Applying a custom shape on your component
Final words
Scoping out the shape support functionality
Our first task was to scope out two questions: 1) What is shape support? and 2) What functionality should it provide? Initially our goals were somewhat ambitious. The original proposal suggested an API to customize components by edges and corners, with full flexibility on how these edges and corners look. We even thought about receiving a custom .png file with a path and converting it to a shaped component in each respective platform.
We soon found that having no restrictions would make it extremely hard to define such a system. More flexibility doesn't necessarily mean a better result. For example, it'd be quite a feat to define a flexible and easy API that lets you make a snake-shaped FAB and train-shaped cards. But those elements would almost certainly contradict the clear and straightforward approach championed by Material Design guidance.
This truck-shaped FAB is a definite "don't" in Material Design guidance.
We had to weigh the expense of time and resources against the added value for each functionality we could provide.
To solve these open questions we decided to conduct a full weeklong workshop including team members from design, engineering, and tooling. It proved to be extremely effective. Even though there were a lot of inputs, we were able to hone down what features were feasible and most impactful for our users. Our final proposal was to make the initial system support three types of shapes: square, rounded, and cut. These shapes can be achieved through an API customizing a component's corners.
Building shape support consistently across platforms (it's hard)
Anyone who's built for multiple platforms knows that consistency is key. But during our workshop, we realized how difficult it would be to provide the exact same functionality for all our platforms: Android, Flutter, iOS, and the web. Our biggest blocker? Getting cut corners to work on the web.
Unlike sharp or rounded corners, cut corners do not have a built-in native solution on the web.
Our web team looked at a range of solutions—we even considered the idea of adding background-colored squares over each corner to mask it and make it appear cut. Of course, the drawbacks there are obvious: Shadows are masked and the squares themselves need to act as chameleons when the background isn't static or has more than one color.
We then investigated the Houdini (paint worklet) API along with polyfill which initially seemed like a viable solution that would actually work. However, adding this support would require additional effort:
Our UI components use shadows to display elevation and the new canvas shadows look different than the native CSS box-shadow, which would require us to reimplement shadows throughout our system.
Our UI components also display a visual ripple effect when being tapped—to show intractability. For us to continue using ripple in the paint worklet, we would need to reimplement it, as there is no cross-browser masking solution that doesn't provide significant performance hits.
Even if we'd decided to add more engineering effort and go down the Houdini path, the question of value vs cost still remained, especially with Houdini still being "not ready" across the web ecosystem.
Based on our research and weighing the cost of the effort, we ultimately decided to move forward without supporting cut corners for web UIs (at least for now). But the good news was that we have spec-ed out the requirements and could start building!
Implementing shape support on iOS
After honing down the feature set, it was up to the engineers of each platform to go and start building. I helped build out shape support for iOS. Here's how we did it:
Core implementation
In iOS, the basic building block of user interfaces is based on instances of the UIView class. Each UIView is backed by a CALayer instance to manage and display its visual content. By modifying the CALayer's properties, you can modify various properties of its visual appearance, like color, border, shadow, and also the geometry.
When we refer to a CALayer's geometry, we always talk about it in the form of a rectangle.
Its frame is built from an (x, y) pair for position and a (width, height) pair for size. The main API for manipulating the layer's rectangular shape is by setting its cornerRadius, which receives a radius value, and in turn sets its four corners to be rounded by that value. The notion of a rectangular backing and an easy API for rounded corners exists pretty much across the board for Android, Flutter, and the web. But things like cut corners and custom edges are usually not as straightforward. To be able to offer these features we built a shape library that provides a generator for creating CALayers with specific, well-defined shape attributes.
Thankfully, Apple provides us with the class CAShapeLayer, which subclasses CALayer and has a customPath property. Assigning this property to a custom CGPath allows us to create any shape we want.
With the path capabilities in mind, we then built a class that leverages the CGPath APIs and provides properties that our users will care about when shaping their components. Here is the API:
/**
An MDCShapeGenerating for creating shaped rectangular CGPaths.
By default creates rectangular CGPaths.
Set the corner and edge treatments to shape parts of the generated path.
*/
@interface : NSObject <MDCShapeGenerating>
/**
The corner treatments to apply to each corner.
*/
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCCornerTreatment *topLeftCorner;
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCCornerTreatment *topRightCorner;
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCCornerTreatment *bottomLeftCorner;
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCCornerTreatment *bottomRightCorner;
/**
The offsets to apply to each corner.
*/
@property(nonatomic, assign) CGPoint topLeftCornerOffset;
@property(nonatomic, assign) CGPoint topRightCornerOffset;
@property(nonatomic, assign) CGPoint bottomLeftCornerOffset;
@property(nonatomic, assign) CGPoint bottomRightCornerOffset;
/**
The edge treatments to apply to each edge.
*/
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCEdgeTreatment *topEdge;
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCEdgeTreatment *rightEdge;
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCEdgeTreatment *bottomEdge;
@property(nonatomic, strong) MDCEdgeTreatment *leftEdge;
/**
Convenience to set all corners to the same MDCCornerTreatment instance.
*/
- *)cornerShape;
/**
Convenience to set all edge treatments to the same MDCEdgeTreatment instance.
*/
- *)edgeShape;
By providing such an API, a user can generate a path for only a corner or an edge, and the class above will create a shape with those properties in mind. For this initial implementation of our initial shape system, we used only the corner properties.
As you can see, the corners themselves are made of the class MDCCornerTreatment, which encapsulates three pieces of important information:
The value of the corner (each specific corner type receives a value).
Whether the value provided is a percentage of the height of the surface or an absolute value.
A method that returns a path generator based on the given value and corner type. This will provide a way to receive the right path for the corner, which it can then append to the overall path of the shape.
To make things even simpler, we didn't want our users to have to build the custom corner by calculating the corner path, so we provided 3 convenient subclasses for our MDCCornerTreatment that generate a rounded, curved, and cut corner.
As an example, our cut corner treatment receives a value called a "cut"—which defines the angle and size of the cut based on the number of UI points starting from the edge of the corner, and going an equal distance on the X axis and the Y axis. If the shape is a square with a size of 100x100, and we have all its corners set with MDCCutCornerTreatment and a cut value of 50, then the final result will be a diamond with a size of 50x50.
Here's how the cut corner treatment implements the path generator:
- (MDCPathGenerator
andCut:(CGFloat)cut {
MDCPathGenerator *path =
[MDCPathGenerator cut)];
[path * cut, MDCCos(angle) * cut)];
return path;
}
The cut corner's path only cares about the 2 points (one on each edge of the corner) that dictate the cut. The points are (0, cut) and (sin(angle) * cut, cos(angle) * cut). In our case—because we are talking only about rectangles where their corner is 90 degrees—the latter point is equivalent to (cut, 0) where sin(90) = 1 and cos(90) = 0
Here's how the rounded corner treatment implements the path generator:
- (MDCPathGenerator
andRadius:(CGFloat)radius {
MDCPathGenerator *path =
[MDCPathGenerator radius)];
[path
* radius, MDCCos(angle) * radius)
radius:radius];
return path;
}
From the starting point of (0, radius) we draw an arc of a circle to the point (sin(angle) * radius, cos(angle) * radius) which—similarly to the cut example—translates to (radius, 0). Lastly, the radius value is the radius of the arc.
Adding shape support for components
After providing an with the convenient APIs for setting the corners and edges, we then needed to add a property for each of our components to receive the shape generator and apply the shape to the component.
Each supported component now has a shapeGenerator property in its API that can receive an MDCShapeGenerator or any different shape generator that implements the pathForSize method: Given the width and height of the component, it returns a CGPath of the shape. We also needed to make sure that the path generated is then applied to the underlying CALayer of the component's UIView for it to be displayed.
By applying the shape generator's path on the component, we had to keep a couple things in mind:
Adding proper shadow, border, and background color support
Because the shadows, borders, and background colors are part of the default UIView API and don't necessarily take into account custom CALayer paths (they follow the default rectangular bounds), we needed to provide additional support. So we implemented MDCShapedShadowLayer to be the view's main CALayer. What this class does is take the shape generator path, and then passes that path to be the layer's shadow path—so the shadow will follow the custom shape. It also provides different APIs for setting the background color and border color/width by explicitly setting the values on the CALayer that holds the custom path, rather than invoking the top level UIView APIs. As an example, when setting the background color to black (instead of invoking UIView's backgroundColor) we invoke CALayer's fillColor.
Being conscious of setting layer's properties such as shadowPath and cornerRadius
Because the shape's layer is set up differently than the view's default layer, we need to be conscious of places where we set our layer's properties in our existing component code. As an example, setting the cornerRadius of a component—which is the default way to set rounded corners using Apple's API—will actually not be applicable if you also set a custom shape.
Supporting touch events
Receiving touch also applies only on the original rectangular bounds of the view. With a custom shape, we'll have cases where there are places in the rectangular bounds where the layer isn't drawn, or places outside the bounds where the layer is drawn. So we needed a way to support proper touch that corresponds to where the shape is and isn't, and act accordingly.
To achieve this, we override the hitTest method of our UIView. The hitTest method is responsible for returning the view supposed to receive the touch. In our case, we implemented it so it returns the custom shape's view if the touch event is contained inside the generated shape path:
- (UIView *)hitTest:(CGPoint)point withEvent:(UIEvent *)event {
if (self.layer.shapeGenerator) {
if nil, point, true)) {
return self;
} else {
return nil;
}
}
return [super hitTest:point withEvent:event];
}
Ink Ripple Support
As with the other properties, our ink ripple (which provides a ripple effect to the user as touch feedback) is also built on top of the default rectangular bounds. For ink, there are two things we update: 1) the maxRippleRadius and 2) the masking to bounds. The maxRippleRadius must be updated in cases where the shape is either smaller or bigger than the bounds. In these cases we can't rely on the bounds because for smaller shapes the ink will ripple too fast, and for bigger shapes the ripple won't cover the entire shape. The ink layer's maskToBounds needs to also be set to NO so we can allow the ink to spread outside of the bounds when the custom shape is bigger than the default bounds.
- (void)updateInkForShape {
CGRect boundingBox =
=
/ 2 + 10.f);
= NO;
}
Applying a custom shape to your components
With all the implementation complete, here are per-platform examples of how to provide cut corners to a Material Button component:
Android:
Kotlin
button.background as? {
{
cornerFamily =
}
}
XML:
<style
<item
<item
<style>
Flutter:
FlatButton(
shape: BeveledRectangleBorder(
// Despite referencing circles and radii, this means "make all corners 4.0".
borderRadius:
),
iOS:
MDCButton *button = [[MDCButton alloc] init];
*rectShape = alloc] init];
[rectShape alloc] initWithCut:4]]];
button.shapeGenerator = rectShape;
Web (rounded corners):
.my-button {
@include
}
Final words
I'm really excited to have tackled this problem and have it be part of the Material Design system. I'm particularly happy to have worked so collaboratively with design. As an engineer, I tend to tackle problems more or less from similar angles, and also think about problems very similarly to other engineers. But when solving problems together with designers, it feels like the challenge is actually looked at from all the right angles (pun intended), and the solution often turns out to be better and more thoughtful.
We're in good shape to continue growing the Material shape system and offering even more support for things like edge treatments and more complicated shapes. One day (when Houdini is ready) we'll even be able to support cut corners on the web.
Please check our code out on GitHub across the different platforms: Android, Flutter, iOS, Web. And check out our newly updated Material Design guidance on shape. | https://developers.googleblog.com/2018/12/building-shape-system-for-material.html | 1,656,107,474 | null |
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The entrepreneurial sphere is larger than ever in history. The Great Resignation has coincided with the Great Founding, in which millions of people are launching their own enterprises or working a lucrative mix of gigs. Folks have realized that they can and should diversify their income. …
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“You need longer hair to balance out that huge nose.” “I’m worried you can’t bear children ’cause your hips are so narrow.” “Your boobs are so small, do men really like them?” All real quotes from men and women I’ve encountered, sadly. I have never fit into the mold of…
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Despite all the conveniences of modern life, it seems we have less time than ever before. Every hour we’re spared by a machine that washes our dishes or vacuums our floors, we’re now frantically spending on a side hustle (or, if you’re like me, stuck in traffic). …
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Reflections on the art of blossoming and the potential of growth — We sure do love to characterize our human lives as botanical events. If someone doesn’t hit puberty at the socially acceptable time, they’re a “late bloomer.” Losing one’s virginity is called “deflowering.” And we talk about people “blossoming” as they achieve their goals. Everyone else, I guess, is a weed…
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In yet another half-hearted effort to be hip and relevant, this year’s Academy Awards declared the winner to a fan-nominated category: Top “Cheer-Worthy” Moments. The results, which ranged from the Flash’s speed-force scene to “I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” in Dreamgirls, were alarmingly underwhelming. …
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So what does Steven Spielberg do in his spare time when he’s not making new Indiana Jones movies? Well, the answer seems to lie here in the form of Boom Blox. It’s a sort of puzzle-come-party game for the Wii which involves mostly throwing balls and bombs at towers of blocks in order to knock them over.
This would probably work well with no story behind it but as Mr Spielberg has got involved there are also a few stories to play through involving sheep, monkeys and chickens.
Throwing balls at the blocks is easy. You aim where you want it go, hold A to lock on, then flick the remote at the screen remembering to let go of A at the same time and not the actual remote – I can see may TVs getting damaged this way. Gravity and physics are accurate so the blocks will move and topple depending on where and how hard you hit them, and on what’s around them.
As well as normal blocks there are purple blocks which vanish when hit, green chemical blocks which explode when they touch each other and bomb blocks which also explode when hit directly. You can also grab blocks and remove them Jenga-stylee in some game modes where the aim is to disturb the towers as little as possible.
There’s something quite satisfying and addictive about Wii Boom Blox and there are plenty of modes. There’s lots of challenges to play through, the adventure mode with the story crow-barred in and also party play where you can work together to shoot blocks or play games against each other either turn-based or directly against each other reminiscent of the old Crossbows and Catapults games. My only gripe is that Boom Blox for the Wii sometimes sticks for briefs moments and it also suffers from slowdown which is odd for a game of this type.
Still, it’s fun while it lasts and you can create your own puzzles for your mates to play at home or online. Check out episode 49 of Gamesweasel TV for my full review and some Boom Blox gameplay videos. Boom Blox gets an excellent 8 out of 10. | https://gamesweasel.tv/reviews/boom-blox-review | 1,657,137,274 | null |
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Baylor Bonham is from Newcastle, Oklahoma. He is the soon-to-be 15-year-old son of Steve and Stacey Bonham. Baylor has a 22-year-old brother, Logan, who was also a very successful cattle showman. Baylor was born into a family where cattle and stock shows are a part of everyday life, which has developed a passion in him that will live forever. Baylor has been working since he was big enough to put on his boots and walk out the door on his own. He started going to the barn and “working” for his dad long before he was old enough to have his own show cattle. Baylor’s dad, Steve, owns and operates Bonham Show Cattle.
Even though he was around cattle from birth, Baylor developed a love for horses. He wasn’t interested in watching TV like most kids, but he would watch the movie “Seabiscuit” over and over. He got a really kid-friendly quarter horse, named “Tom,” for his fourth birthday. He rode Tom as much as he could and even did some riding at a local stable for a year or so. Baylor quickly got big enough to lead the show cattle by himself, and the interest in the horses took the back seat. He now had a new love, working with and leading his own show cattle. He absorbed all the information he could and quickly became knowledgeable about the stock show industry. Baylor still wasn’t old enough to compete in the big shows, but he was quick to tell his brother how to do everything. That didn’t always end well.
Baylor began his show career with great success. He won many banners, trophies and buckles in jackpots and prospect shows. His first 4-H/FFA show was the Tulsa State Fair, where he exhibited the Champion Chianina Market Steer. From there he has made several trips to the winner’s circle. He exhibited the Grand Champion Steer at the NAILE in Louisville in 2011 followed by the Grand Champion Steer at the National Western in Denver in 2012 and the Grand Champion Steer at the American Royal in Kansas City in 2012. He had Grand Champion Market Steer at the Tulsa State Fair in 2013 followed by Reserve Grand Steer in Louisville that year and even won the National Western Market Steer Show a second time, in 2014. Baylor is also very dedicated to perfecting his clipping and fitting skills. After all, he has the best mentor a guy could want, his uncle Travis Otterstad.
Baylor has now decided to also try his hand at showing pigs. It took him a long time to talk his dad into this new endeavor and to work out the details. But if you know Baylor at all, you know that one of his strong suits is being a man of persistence and persuasion. He started out with a couple of barrows for the 2014 Tulsa State Fair and did quite well, qualifying for the premium sale as a first-time pig showman. He talked his way into getting more pigs and trying again. He works so hard at everything he does that he is determined to educate himself and become more knowledgeable in the show pig arena. At Oklahoma Youth Expo in March 2015, he exhibited the lightweight Crossbred division champion barrow, which also qualified him for the Sale of Champions. He recently attended the World Pork Expo in Iowa in June and exhibited the lightweight Yorkshire division champion barrow, which went on to be named third overall York. Baylor is not sure what the future holds for him in the show pig arena, but he is giving it all he has for now.
Baylor also loves to buy cows and is constantly talking to someone about partnering with him on a great cow he has found. He has a few deals working and would have a lot more if his parents would give him free reign of his own business decisions. Baylor’s parents also talk about how intrigued and captivated he has been by the display bulls in Denver at the National Western Stock Show. He had wanted to be a part of that since he was about five years old. In 2015, he had the opportunity to live out his dream, as he is co-owner of an up-and-coming bull, Front and Center, owned with Phil Lautner. Being in Denver to display the bull and give his sales pitch over and over was a treasured opportunity but perhaps a little more difficult than he expected. However, he is full speed ahead in promoting his bull. It would be safe to say that Baylor Bonham will definitely have a future that involves cattle and possibly pigs in some capacity.
On a more personal side, Baylor has a huge heart and an even bigger work ethic. He is such a kindhearted young man and is willing to help anyone who will let him. He doesn’t leave the barn when his chores are finished—he wants to stay and help with anything else that needs to be done. He doesn’t watch TV, play video games or pretty much anything else indoors. He prefers to be busy all the time, even if it’s called “work.” He enjoys playing golf and is spending time this summer trying to improve his game. Even as a lefty, he is getting pretty good at it.
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Gavin & Stacey writers did reveal what happened on Uncle Bryn’s fishing trip - but then axed the scene
30 December 2019, 10:32
Gavin and Stacey almost revealed what happened on the fishing trip. Picture: BBC
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James Corden and Ruth Jones had plans to reveal what happened between Bryn and his nephew Jason.
It’s been a question which has plagued us all for more than ten years, what really happened between Uncle Bryn and Jason on that fishing trip?
Unfortunately, just as Bryn (Rob Brydon) was finally about to tell his friends and family what actually went on in the Gavin & Stacey Christmas reunion, he was interrupted by the children.
Well, now it’s been revealed that writers James Corden and Ruth Jones - who star as Nessa and Smithy - almost uncovered the truth, but decided to scrap the idea before season two.
Gavin and Stacey fans almost found out what happened on the fishing trip. Picture: BBC
Lisa Edwards – who owned the house belonging to Bryn in the show – said she still has a script for an episode which was was left at her home on Trinity Street in Barry.
Read More: Gavin & Stacey fans convinced they've solved Nessa's 'real age' after years of speculation
The script promised to solve the show's biggest mystery, but has never been aired.
Speaking to Wales Online, Lisa said: "We have a script for an episode which was never aired.
"It was supposed to be Uncle Bryn and his nephew watching this VHS.
Read More: Ruth Jones teases Nessa and Smithy wedding after Gavin & Stacey cliffhanger
"They both watch it together to see what happened on the fishing trip. But they decided to not show the episode."
While we’re still none the wiser about the fishing trip, the Christmas special did appear to answer one of the show's other mysteries, revealing how old Nessa is.
Following the scene in which the character admitted she was 18 years older than Stacey, one superfan called Isobel Newman wrote on Twitter: "I think I’ve worked out how old Nessa is.
"She said in the Christmas special that when Stacey was 17, she was around 35."This means that she is 18 years older than Stacey.
"When the show started, it says that both Gavin and Stacey are 26, meaning that Nessa was 44 at the start.
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His funeral was truly a “Celebration of Life” when I returned home after the service, I heard a strange scraping noise in my kitchen, as I looked out I saw a ladder being hoisted, then the lower part of a man leaning against the window. I went outside to see what was going on, I found Keith’s good freind Wayne Waddell nailing up the board. Then he told me of his last visit at the hospital when Keith asked him to fix it for me; imagine if you can the pain, as he lay dying; his thoughts were about helping a friend.
I was and am humbled by this incredible, selfless act of kindness and know, “angels walk among us.” “Rest in Peace dear friend” and to quote my husband Austin, when he was touched by someones kindness, he would say, “You are a gentleman and a scholar.” Peace & happiness. | https://www.similkameenspotlight.com/opinion/angels-walk-among-us/ | 1,656,728,958 | null |
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Hola! I’m Xilo and here’s what inspired me to start my business, Raw Instincts.
In October of 2019, my husband Ryan and I adopted Ziggy, a Shiba Inu. While we were so excited to have a new member of the family it was a big struggle to find ways for him to eat his nutrients. We tried multiple methods suggested by the vet such as fasting and changing the food brands. It was now three weeks into having him in our home and we were so desperate and worried about his health. Ziggy would refuse to eat anything. Shortly after, my sister recommended we try a raw diet for Ziggy but we were hesitant like most people. We decided to then consult with our vet for their opinion and they also thought it was not a good idea they recommended putting Ziggy (a puppy at the time) on medication and treatment. At this point, we had tried everything and through we wanted to stay on an organic path for our puppy and decided to not put him on treatment but try something else.
We decided to then approach Ziggy with cooked whole food by a local company. To our surprise the instant we offered the meal to Ziggy he had devoured his plate! We thought it really possible that kibble food was not a good option for dogs in general? Why would Ziggy reject it so much? We thought the problem was solved until three months later Ziggy's paws were turning red and were very itchy. We went back to the vet to do an allergy test and it turned out it was “environmental allergies”. Come to find out he was allergic to the grass, pollen, and other things that aggravated his skin and paws due to the heat. At this point, we now had tried multiple things and were concerned for his long-term health. We came across raw meals for dogs and decided to educate ourselves on it. After much research, we decided to switch to the RAW diet followed by what is called The Prey Model Raw (PMR) diet. This type of nutrient mimics what is called Whole Prey which is the diet they would eat if they were in the wild.
We felt pressured by the vet to start him on the original treatment they suggested so we had Ziggy fast for 24hrs and just went straight to raw food. And, just like that, his bowel movements and skin were back to normal. Not to mention, he also stopped drinking so much water. I was concerned at first but it turns out that when dogs are on kibble they have to supply 2-3x more water for their bodies to process the food. Therefore, it was not a hydration issue. I soon began to realize that his teeth were cleaner, his coat was shinier and softer, in just the first few weeks of being on raw food! It was incredible to see the drastic positive changes for Ziggy. A month later, we took him back to the vet for blood work without mentioning the chance of diet and everything came out even better than before. Ziggy could not be any healthier and we are so happy we made the jump to try something new that ended up benefiting his health long term.
Today, as we know dogs just like humans suffer from allergies and the common root issue is inflammation of the body. What we put into our bodies as humans is as important to what we feed our furry loved ones. Our personal story with Ziggy is what inspired us to start our business, Raw Instincts.
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I was born and raised in Miami, FL but my parents are Immigrants from Nicaragua. They fled when war came to their country and my second dad who just passed away from Covid was from Cuba. I speak both English and Spanish. I graduated with a bachelors in Economics from FIU and currently also work a full time job in Finance. My family has had a huge impact on who I have become and who I am today.
Health is Wellness
I wake up every morning at 4am to get my work out in. This has been my schedule for the past 9 years of my life, working out is just a part of me at this point. I don’t feel it defines me but if you ask any of my friends what does Xilo do they will for sure tell you wake up crazy early and hit the gym!
Hobbies are Important
I started playing golf when I met my husband Ryan he was born playing and almost went to college on a golf scholarship until he ultimately didn’t think collage was for him. I used to joke how it was not a sport until I started playing it has been a very challenging sport and have really grown to love it!
Travel Junkie
I freaking love, love and love to travel! I’ve been to Spain, Italy, France, Colombia, Nicaragua, PR, Caribbean Islands, Canada & Mexico. Inside the US everywhere from East to West coast. One summer year during college my goal was one city per weekend so I’d leave after work and come back to work from visiting a city.
Ziggy
Well the reason why Raw Instincts happened! Ziggy has changed my life, from getting him personally trained, btw Ziggy is OFF-Leash reliable and e-collar trained. Ziggy has made me realize how you can care so much for something you haven’t even created. He has stressed me out, made me feel scared and at the same time gives me so much love.
Fun Facts
I am Left Handed
I am a whopping 4 Ft 10in
My Astrology sign: Leo
Favorite color: Green
Raw Instincts
At Raw Instincts Miami, we challenge the status quo on how to feed your pets. We believe that every pet deserves to eat healthy with locally sourced ingredients, as humans do. Whether it’s as a topper, mixed in your pet’s food, or as a complete meal. We believe by adding raw food you can increase the quality of your pet's life and even increase their longevity. | https://rawinstinctsmia.com/pages/story | 1,656,739,182 | null |
Winter has finally coming to an end and Spring weather is on the horizon here in the U.S. March Madness has begun, cryptocurrencies are on the upswing, pandemic restrictions are finally loosening, and the war in Ukraine continues to rage on.
There was an incident that occurred at the 94th Academy Awards last night that I would like to address. Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife, and the world can’t stop talking about it. Notice how this incident occurred 48 days after Chris Rock’s birthday, and the word “slap” equals 48 in Gematria. The movie that was referenced in Chris Rock’s joke was GI Jane 2, which also equals 48.
Will Smith received an Academy Award later in the night for Best Actor, which seems ironic given the surprising stunt that he pulled. As I’ve mentioned in the past, all of the top actors in Hollywood are MK Ultra mind control puppets who are ultimately controlled by the Jesuits. Will Smith even referenced Satan in his acceptance speech, saying that Denzel Washington told him, “At your highest moment, be careful. That’s when the devil comes for you.” Denzel Washington is Jesuit educated, having graduated from Fordham, a Jesuit university. Will Smith also made the infamous “hand in the jacket” Freemason gesture. The Oscar award pays homage to Osiris and Ptah, the Ancient Egyptian gods associated with Enki. The trickster/devil archetype, of course, derives from Enki.
There is also a video circulating that shows Shawn Wayans impersonating Chris Rock when he hosted the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. During his act, the cameras cut to Will Smith laughing in the audience right before Wayans makes a Sisqo-Eve hair joke. The segment then ends with Puff Daddy (P. Diddy) “assaulting” Shawn Wayans (still acting like Chris Rock) on stage. 22 years later, Chris Rock makes a Jada Pinkett Smith-G.I. Jane 2 hair joke, the cameras cut to Will Smith laughing in the audience, and Will Smith assaults Chris Rock on stage. P. Diddy then takes over and addresses the situation while offering to play the role of mediator. Do you see what they did there? You can watch the full video below of Shawn Wayans impersonating Chris Rock.
It’ll be interesting to see if there’s any connections between this incident at the 94th Academy Awards and the NCAA National Championship game, which falls on the 94th day of the year. Will Smith is from Philadelphia and Chris Rock was born in Carolina. Three out of the four remaining teams in the March Madness college basketball tournament are Villanova, Duke, and UNC. Villanova is a suburb in Philadelphia, while Duke and UNC play in Carolina. If Villanova winds up winning the championship, the man from Philadelphia slapping down the man from Carolina might turn out to be predictive programming. The incident also took place 9 weeks, 4 days before the start of the NBA Finals. The Philadelphia 76ers are currently one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, and this is the 76th NBA season, so Philadelphia may be a city to look out for over the next few months.
In other news, the Russia-Ukraine war still rages on. Isn’t it interesting how the Rams won the Super Bowl the same month Russia invaded Ukraine? The Rams, of course, share the same colors as the Ukrainian flag. Sean McVay, the head coach of the Rams, even has a Ukrainian girlfriend.
Also, in case people haven’t noticed, the President of Ukraine is a former actor/comedian. Isn’t it ironic how many actors wind up holding positions in power? Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Donald Trump, Ronald Reagan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jesse Ventura, Glen Jacobs, and Jerry Springer are just some of the names that come to mind when thinking about famous actor/politicians. All the world is a stage, indeed. | https://themanwhobrokefree.com/2022/03/28/march-news/?like_comment=242&_wpnonce=a16ad3620d | 1,656,893,304 | null |
Seriously you guys, I am so friggin excited to share today’s wedding celebration with you! Not only did this awesome couple sneak off to Yosemite for a secret sunrise elopement, followed by two days of camping, but they then proceeded to throw a totally kick-ass, Mexican-style, vegan taqueria wedding AT A NURSERY in LA – filled with loads of zero-waste vibes! That’s a LOT of adjectives, and these two are a whole lot of cool. If they do not epitomize authenticity and awesome ethics, then I don’t know what does.
Check out these pics by Lunacollective Photo and make sure you read all the super-helpful tips the couple share for aiming toward a zero-waste wedding, along with loads of yummy vegan wedding food ideas. Cindy, Edgar, you rock!
Above: Mexican-Style wedding with zero-waste vibes and vegan taqueria, in LA.
Love Story: My husband and I started dating when we were in high school! We were together in middle school as well but we didn’t actually talk to each other until we had that class together. Eventually we started dating in 11th grade. During our senior year we won Homecoming king and queen and now we have been together for almost 11 years!
We knew we were going to get married, we were just waiting to graduate from college, and settle into life a little bit better. Last year we went on a backpacking trip to Havasuapai. Ten miles in, at the first waterfall, he got on one knee and proposed to me!
Intimate Yosemite Sunrise Camping Elopement
We decided that we would exchange our vows in Yosemite at sunrise over looking Half Dome. We did that two days before the wedding and camped. It was truly magical doing it during sunrise!
I woke up at 3:30am to get ready in the campground bathrooms. We arrived at Yosemite late the night before, getting only 3 hours of sleep. By 4:30am we were in the car heading up to Glacier Point for Sunrise. Once up there Grace Luna, our photographer, helped me put on my dress and veil. There was no mirror, so I didn’t even know what I looked like! 🙂
The sun began slowly peaking through the clouds and Half Dome as we both read our vows to each other. It was so magical.
Vegan Taqueria Zero Waste Wedding
Our wedding reception was at a nursery in Los Angeles! All the decor was personally chosen by me, Cindy. The table runners were cut out from Mexican blankets in Downtown LA. We are both Mexican, so the first thing that came to mind was having a Mexican themed wedding, with jewel tone colors.
Our second wedding ceremony was held at the nursery under a lovely tree, with a simple rug as decor. We arranged the ceremony at our reception venue in such a way that nothing would have to be moved after the ceremony. Plus, we had many potted plants surrounding us!
For my wedding gown I purposely sought out second hand pieces, which ended up being samples. I wanted to go with the best eco-friendly or zero-waste options. I went to a sample dress sale at BHLDN. This dress was the last one I tried on out of four. Although initially it wasn’t exactly what I pictured in my head, when I put it on it felt like it was meant for me! I chose to avoid buying new, because I knew I would only be wearing the dress once (twice in my case) and because I know that a lot of waste/pollution happens when producing new items, like clothes.
Our table numbers and escort cards were made from cut outs of used Trader Joe’s paper bags. The escort cards were combined with our wedding favor, which were earl grey soaps from a local Mom + Daughter vegan body care store, No Tox Life. We wanted to give our guest something useful! We set them on a vintage blanket used as a table cloth, thrifted from The Left Bank LA
Most of the venue decor was provided by the venue itself. They used all the potted plants and trees that they had on site to make the venue look so beautiful! Including some potted artichokes to have along with our sweetheart table.
A plant wall of passion fruit, artichokes, lavender, citrus and melon or cucumber seedlings and many others created a beautiful backdrop.
We used potted succulents for some of the table decor. We reused Kombucha bottles to hold single or double stemmed flowers. We had washed terra cotta vases holding arrangements of flowers.
Vegan Wedding Taqueria:
We served our guests a vegan taqueria!
Vegan tacos of ‘Carne Asada”, “Carnitas”, and “Al Pastor”, along with Agua frescas by Just Vegana
Vegan sides including cactus salad, lentil salad and vegan potato salad, made by Cindy’s mother.
Vegan conchas, a favorite Mexican sweet bread for guests to get at any time during the party by Delicias Bakery and some
Vegan cake for dessert in three different flavors by Yvonnes Vegan Kitchen
The vegan tacos seemed to be a hit – many went for seconds!
(Check out this Sustainable, Vegan Bachelorette at a Greenhouse with additional Zero-Waste Tips)
Our first dance was, “Highs & Lows” (acoustic version) by Emeli Sande. We had an awesome DJ!
Cindy’s Sustainable Wedding Advice + Zero Waste Tips:
Think second-hand, or rent as much as possible. As I was trying to go with the best eco-friendly or zero-waste option for the wedding, my dress and veil were both samples – meaning they had been tried on by other brides before I got the dress. I knew I would only be wearing my dress once (well, twice in my case) so I didn’t want to get something new because I am aware that a lot of waste/pollution happens when producing new items, like clothes.
If renting dinnerware is out of budget for you, getting home compostable plates and dinnerware is a good option.
Instead of getting individual bottles/cans of beer, you could do kegs from a local beer cellar like we did!
We thrifted glass cups which also acted as favors and place cards. We wrote the names of our guests on them to use for the night, and take home. Look at ways can repurpose/reuse items at your wedding.
Keep things as simple as possible, and skip items that aren’t that necessary.
I didn’t have a wedding planner, or a wedding coordinator for the day of. That was a struggle. If I were to go back, I would have had a wedding coordinator for the day of, as few things didn’t go as planned or we forgot to do them.
Vegan + Zero Waste Wedding Service Providers: Photographers: Lunacollective Photo // Venue Fig Earth Supply // Dress BHLDN // Brides Hair + Make Up: Christina Jimenez // Flowers Allens Flower Market in Sunland Ca. // DJ DJ Beatdrop // Favors No Tox Life // Cake Yvonnes Vegan Kitchen // Catering: Just Vegana // Vegan Confectionary: Delicias Bakery and some // Groom’s bowtie: TheBirdandPear // Shoes: Chaos
Check out more ethical wedding ideas:
Tips for a Sustainable, Vegan Bachelorette
See more vegan weddings // See all weddings
Read more wedding planning advice here
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Millet is a really amazing seed that I am rather obsessed with it at the moment. This tiny power seed is rich in iron, B vitamins and calcium! It is alkalizing and naturally gluten-free. Millet has quite a neutral flavour. Once it is toasted, it takes on a light nutty flavour. It can be used for sweet and savoury recipes, and it comes in several different forms.
This recipe uses millet flakes! Millet flakes are a fantastic gluten-free alternative to porridge oats. They are smaller and so they cook quite quickly. Combined with coconut milk, they make the creamiest porridge! My millet porridge is gluten-free and dairy-free! You could make it vegan friendly by substituting the honey for maple syrup!
So easy to make, and really fills you up! I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did eating it!
Ingredients:
Serves 2 (or 1 greedy person)
1/2 cup of millet flakes
1.5 cup coconut milk
1 tsp vanilla powder
a pinch of Himalayan pink salt
a sprinkling of pecan nuts
5 fresh strawberries
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp goji berries
a generous squeeze of honey to sweeten
Method:
Heat the millet flakes, salt, vanilla powder and milk in a pan. Bring to the boil and then simmer until the porridge has reached the desired consistency.
Serve into bowls and garnish with fruit, nuts, seeds and a generous squeeze of honey!
Told you it was simple! Have a good week everyone!
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Posted on May 31, 2015 January 7, 2016 by PlantPoweredTinaPosted in RecipeTagged breakfast, chia, coconutmilk, dairy-free, gluten-free, Healthy, Millet, porridge, strawberries, Vegetarian. | https://thebrightonkitchen.com/2015/05/31/millet-porridge-with-fresh-fruit-nuts-and-seeds/ | 1,656,307,786 | null |
Charles joined Abeles and Hoffman in 2009. As a tax manager, he is responsible for providing clients with tax consulting and preparation services. Specifically, he assists with individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trusts and gift tax returns. In addition, he has experience helping clients with their bookkeeping and payroll needs.
In addition to working full-time, Charles has been an adjunct professor in the Masters of Accounting Program at Fontbonne University for the last seven years. He teaches both the Individual Taxation and Business Taxation courses. He passes on his knowledge and real-life experience to positively impact the lives of future CPAs.
Prior to joining the firm, Charles assisted in tax preparation work at James C. Thompson & Co., CPAs for five years. His current and previous roles have given him the necessary experience to assist his clients with a broad range of technical and strategic financial issues.
Charles was inspired to pursue a career in accounting by his father, who has been an accountant for the City of St. Louis for the past 35 years. Today he attributes much of his professional success to his parents, who instilled in him the value of hard work.
Charles currently lives in St. Charles, Missouri with his wife, Betsy, and their two sons, Patrick and Stephen. Outside the office, he enjoys watching a variety of sports and is an avid St. Louis sports fan. He is also a professional bowler.
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A staple of the local economy as well as the local palate, oysters have good reason to be celebrated in Amite. The festivities start to open up this March with a Scavenger Hunt on the 6th, an Oyster Gala on the 7th (Amite Community Center; 6 pm; $100 per couple), and the Oyster Brunch and Style Show on the 14th (Amite Community Center; 11 am; $25), but the real pearl of the month is the three days of the Amite Oyster Festival. Carnival rides, live music performances, local food and drink, and parading and pageantry galore—not to mention a healthy (or maybe not so healthy) portion of fresh oysters, all in Downtown Amite. 6 pm–2 am Friday; 10 am–2 am Saturday; 10 am–3 pm Sunday. | https://countryroadsmagazine.com/events/amite-oyster-festival/ | 1,656,177,998 | null |
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If you have hearing loss in only one ear, you might be great with one hearing aid. Age and also noise-related hearing loss tend to influence both ears, yet your hearing account for each and every ear is possibly different. If there is a loss in both ears, you will most likely benefit more with a binaural option. Today, about two-thirds of new individuals opt for double listening devices, and also en masse they report a higher level of contentment than purchasers of a single listening device. There are several factors that will determine which hearing aid will certainly be the ideal one for you. You can start with our Hearing Aid Finder Tool, though eventually your hearing professional need to recommend you as to the very best option for you.
Small hearing loss is frequently boosted with an in-the-canal device, while moderate loss, which needs more power, is commonly much better matched to in-the-ear versions. If you suffer from serious to profound hearing loss, you will need added boosting, and that originates from the behind-the-ear as well as receiver-in-canal alternatives. Hearing aids are medical devices controlled by the Food and Drug Administration. They are fit and offered by state-licensed hearing care experts– audiologists typically have the most training with them.
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My wife and I must've talked about this for half an hour last night, and wondered what the scenarios are for this missing girl.
Initially, she was reported missing and that always brings a horrific thought to my mind: child predator. But, as noted in our initial post, this little girl DID have contact with her family, but remained missing. Was she allowed contact by her captor? Is she a runaway staying with a friend? Did she use her cell phone to call or did it come from an unknown number? So many different scenarios on a case like this and while I realize the police need to withhold information from the public for various reasons, I hope we find out what happened here. Not just because I'm nosey, but I have $5 riding on a bet with my wife. :-O Thankfully, she is back home with family, and I hope that's where she feels safe and happy. | https://keyw.com/missing-kennewick-girl-found-but-the-mystery-continues/ | 1,656,305,838 | null |
Ilan Ron - Successfully leading the business transformation of Kayco Kosher & Beyond, a family owned business in the New York City area. Merged Kedem Foods, Kenover Marketing, B&W Foods and Manischewitz, into Kayco Kosher & Beyond and developed a group of affiliated food distributors, creating a unique business selling hundreds of millions of dollars with hundreds of employees capable to market and distribute across the US over a hundred brands and thousands of products, providing an unparalleled offering in the specialty food marketplace.
Prior to Kayco, enjoyed a career of diversified CEO and President roles gaining expertise in business transformation and sales and marketing of consumer goods, food manufacturing and distribution, food ingredients and the foodservice industry, including with the leading global corporations Unilever and Sodexho.
Recognized for visionary and strategic business leadership that optimizes diverse organizational structures and business needs delivering sustainable bottom line results, leading mergers and acquisitions with excellent interpersonal and creative skills inspiring high employee performance and bringing experience, balance and maturity to navigate through complex challenges sustaining morale and productivity during periods of change. | https://improver.io/people/ilan-ron-e59c5 | 1,657,024,430 | null |
There is an embedded belief that this statement is true. The research over the last 50 years supports this belief. A research paper (1) published in January 2014 in the International Journal of Change Management reported the results of using a systematic and meta-analysis review of the literature published between 1980 and 2011 exploring the major reasons for organisational change failure. Among other things the study found that unsuccessful change programmes were attributed to insufficient education and training, employees' apathy, inadequate management support, poor leadership, inappropriate organisational culture, inadequate resources, poor communication, inappropriate planning, insufficient customer focus, and lack of a monitoring and measurement system.
These views and the many like them are compelling and based on real outcomes, yet scratch a little deeper and there is evidence that it doesn’t need to be so and transformation leaders can challenge and change this ‘accepted reality’.
University of Chicago researchers Ed O’Brien and Nadav Klein (2) found that there is a bias in organisations towards failure because there is an assumption that failure is a more likely outcome than success. As a result of this bias, successful outcomes are viewed as flukes and bad results as irrefutable evidence that transformation is difficult which has the effect of keeping people and companies in the status quo.
Mindset impact is amplified in Transformations
How does this play out in transformation and change programs globally? Often when something differs from what is stated within the transformation framework – a slip in the schedule, a change in scope, a surprise financial outcome - this becomes the beginning of the end for the project. As fear of failure sets in, decision making changes, blame is apportioned and key resources and personnel are removed. Naturally this destabilizes the transformation program, leading to failure which then confirms the bias that change is difficult.
A 2014 IBM study (3) found that successful transformation projects hinge on people rather than on technology, revealing that “changing mindsets and attitudes” and “corporate culture” were the two most significant challenges and that these were the hardest to get right.
Just what IS best practice transformation?
Best practice for successful transformation is evolving. Many organisations anchor transformation in the processes, rigour, rituals and governance impacting how the transformation project is executed, managed and measured. This process-oriented approach also impacts how the transformation project is viewed and spoken about by the team members and stakeholders.
Having a realistic and optimistic mindset is critical. Change is hard and it requires significant effort from everyone involved. Starting with, and communicating from, a vision of success, creates a positive orientation for the project team and stakeholders. This makes it easier to drive cooperation between stakeholders and create enthusiasm for the project outcome as the scope, processes, resources, governance and measurement are defined, agreed and acted upon.
Communication connects people to the vision
Transformation projects are not popular when they land unexpectedly. People need to be able to imagine the vision because the leadership have expressed it in a compelling and optimistic way. It is critical to have a strong communication program in place through the entire lifecycle of the project, which includes updates where progress and success are celebrated (and setbacks described honestly outlining how they will be overcome). As people become familiar with the project and the benefits, they will become more comfortable and will be ready to embrace the change, and receive it positively.
The Optimistic Leader’s Checklist for Successful Transformation.
1. Start with an inspiring vision led AND supported by an Executive Sponsor (How important is this to leadership of the organisation?)
2. Define stakeholders, their management and reporting strategy (Who cares about the success of this project?)
3. Have a well-defined and agreed upon scope (What are we actually going to do?)
4. Be properly resourced with budget and personnel, (What resources are needed to make it a success?)
5. Have processes to get from current state to desired state (How are we going to do it?)
6. Govern the program in a manner that is driven from an optimistic and positive outlook rather than one of fear, where risk is embraced as an enabler not a prevention strategy (How is the project managed to inspire a successful outcome?)
7. Measure progress and outcomes based on defined KPIs (How do we measure success?)
8. Support people to embrace the change via demonstration, education and communication throughout the project lifecycle (How do we communicate?)
Optimistic leaders drive the right mindset and inspire success
What if a focus on the people and their mindsets was consciously added to the mix right from the start and measured throughout the project?
What if the team talked about what makes them optimistic at key stages of the project?
Would it change the focus and bias from expecting failure to expecting and creating success?
It is time to challenge the frequently quoted beliefs about failure, recognising the unconscious bias that exists and instead of feeding the biases, dispelling them.
When a transformation team starts with a realistically positive attitude and approach, recognising culture and communications are key ingredients, everything changes. It is time to start bringing the voice and practices of optimism to the narrative through engaged and engagingly optimistic leaders.
Jeff Kerr-Bell, France-based Amanda Noz and Kay Clancy are experienced Change Management Practitioners. Robert Masters is one of Australia's leading Crisis Communications Practitioners and Chair of The Centre for Optimism.
Survey: Transformation, Optimism and the Future of Work
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Kate Olson in “Living in Joyful Resilience: A Roadmap for Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs”
“A big part of #resilience in life is adapting to change. In fact, the only thing in life that we can really be assured of is that things will change. Coming to this realisation, and then seeing and dealing with it in the most #optimistic and productive way is a primary resilience trait and skill.” | https://www.centreforoptimism.com/How-does-leadership-mindset-influence-transformation-project-success-or-failure | 1,657,116,163 | null |
We spent the past several days toggling between two types of celebrations, getting together with friends and family, adding our beach towels to the others spread out like patchwork around the neighborhood pool, later skipping the crowd and spending the evening gathered around our own backyard table. Next day dipping our hands into communal coolers again, grabbing whatever random scooter was available to keep up with the kids down the block before heading back home for popsicles on the front porch. Picnics at metro parks, donuts at goodie shops, early morning church services and afternoon naps, cousins and cookouts and too many treats balanced with the regularity of bedtime books and morning snuggles.
At one point I worried about whether Tucker was fitting in with new friends his age, watched him talk about addition facts and share the molted exoskeleton of a beetle while the other guys tried to explain the rules of First bounce fly, encouraging him to join their game.
I painted my nails and made fresh basil pesto, skipped folding laundry and read a novel instead. I struggled with limiting myself to one gooey strawberry bar, with letting the boys stay up really late, with seeing her in the sky, bright red.
Through all of it though, the big gatherings and the small family huddles, the rest and the hustle, the ungrounded fears and faint anxieties, flashes of thanks crackled at the edge of my heart and a ferocious tenderness burned in its center. I think the feelings, all of them, add up to something very much, if not exactly, like hope. | https://betzfamilycolumbus.blogspot.com/2014/07/going-fourth.html?m=0 | 1,656,143,503 | 1,656,112,815 |
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PiE is again welcoming local children’s book author and illustrator, Peter Catalanotto. His writing and illustrating assemblies for grades 3-5 were a huge success and yielded rave reviews by teachers and children. The next year, his program focused on the 3rd Grade classes. DTS PiE hopes to bring Mr. Catalanotto back yearly so ALL students will benefit from this focused process to improve their writing and storytelling skills in line with our elementary curriculum.
Mr. Catalanotto was educated at the Pratt Institute and began his career in the 1980s painting jackets for young adult books, and illustrating for newspapers and magazines. In 1987 he was asked to illustrate All I See by Cynthia Rylant. He then went on to write several picture books, the first being Dylan’s Day Out, which was published in 1989. He has since published over 40 books, 14 of which he also wrote, including Emily’s Art, Ivan the Terrier, Matthew A.B.C., Question Boy Meets Little Miss Know-It-All, and Monkey & Robot.
All sessions are completed in the classroom during regularly scheduled language arts sessions.
Day 1
Group Assembly – Mr. Catalanotto talks about the process of writing and illustrating books and prepares the 3rd grade students for their first workshop.
Modeling and Brainstorming Mr. Catalanotto will work with the students to model writing and illustrating a picture book. They will brainstorm a storyline as a group and students will be able to use this one or they may create their own.
Day 2
Storyboarding – During this visit Mr. Catalanotto works with the students on the storyboarding process. He gives tips on sketching and organizing pictures to create their story
Day 3
Write Story from Storyboards – Students begin writing their stories from their simple drawings/sketches with Mr. Catalanotto.
Day 4
Rewriting and Editing – The students are taught simple tips to add detail and richness to their stories.
Day 5
Illustrating Your Story – Peter will show basic tips and techniques to help the students improve the way they see and think about drawing and illustrating a story.
Day 6
Evening Publishing Event – The 3rd grade students, along with Mr. Catalanotto, will share their finished work with their families. | https://dtspie.com/author-in-residence/ | 1,656,553,176 | null |
PLL Anaesthesia Clinic is housed within the same premise. Dr Pay Lu Lu is a very experienced consultant anaesthetist with special interest in anaesthesia for obstetrics and gynaecology, including epidural analgesia. She believes in joint decision-making with patient after providing adequate information. | https://www.drtonytan.com/anesthesia | 1,656,233,035 | null |
Teaching and learning activities include these three strands and thus enable the students to participate in music making activities, to acquire musical skills and knowledge, to develop an understanding and appreciation of many different music genres and of how music impacts on different cultures.
With music, students can immerse themselves intellectually, emotionally, physically and kinaesthetically in the learning experience. Music performance and composition are collaborative and interpersonal activities, where social skills are developed through the sharing of ideas, skills, or instruments.
Through engaging with performing activities and creative endeavours, students are learning to express themselves using musical language and non-verbal means of communication; elements that are central components of the leaving certificate syllabus.
Junior cycle music exposes students to classroom activities that encourage collaboration, creativity, innovation and communication, all of which feature as part of the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP).
In the Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) programme, students are offered a selection of modules to choose from that include types of music, world music, music in the community, music of Ireland, music and the media and the music industry.
In each of these modules and assessments, students use skills that they develop through junior cycle, namely appraising, developing ideas, making contextual references, and reflection and evaluation. | https://larkincommunitycollege.ie/curriculum1/leaving-cert/subject/music | 1,656,376,726 | null |
Starting an online gaming company can be much easier when the services of GTG Advocates are retained to smooth the legal pathway to starting a gaming company.
Starting an online gaming company
Remote gambling business operations, i-gaming and online betting businesses need to be set up carefully and laws can be complex for anybody wanting to set up their own entrepreneurial business. Malta is a unique start up base for companies moving into gaming company operations, which need to be regulated and licensed.Anybody starting an online gaming company needs to consider the best ways to protect players and the technology utilized. This is the reason the expertise gained in Malta has helped ensure it is the best place to base gaming start ups. Entrepreneurs providing casino games, interactive gaming, betting platforms or lotteries will discover that the Remote Gaming Operations regulations can be met far more easily within the framework of the experience and professionalism provided by Malta practitioners.Once the legal framework of the new gaming company has been finalised and licensed the new business can be legally incorporated and setting up the business will then just be the case of following your own business planning instincts.
Start ups
Entrepreneurs need to have a valid business plan and the funding that’s essential to maintain the gaming company in the initial stages. Online gaming operations need a high degree of technical expertise, although GTG Advocates do also provide technical setup assistance by way of their technical partnership.If official business premises are required it will be necessary to purchase or lease a suitable office site to use as a company base and legal representation will also be needed to ensure this goes through smoothly. | http://free-blackjack-games-online.net/how-to-start-your-own-gaming-company/ | 1,656,218,188 | 1,643,739,797 |
We LOVE seeing photos of your caravans when they've been delivered and sited and even during delivery and we know how exciting it is for you, so from March 2021 we will be running a competition where you can win a £50 voucher of your choice - all you have to do is post a pic of your caravan and tag our Facebook page and you'll be entered in to our prize draw! We'll pick a winner every 3 months! | https://www.coasttocoastcaravans.com/news/posts/tag-your-delivery-for-the-chance-to-win-50/ | 1,656,928,464 | null |
never heard of this app and also couldn’t find it on f-droid. Could you provide a link to the app’s page on f-droid?
MeiRos June 23, 2018, 7:05pm #3
The app is in Play Store too.
Andy June 23, 2018, 8:29pm #4
Thanks for the link @MeiRos
Like I said, I wasn’t aware of this app and yet it basically covers a (very small) subset of the “main Nc Android client” but I welcome the choice if gives to the users while I personally would recommend going with the standard app since the feature set is much larger and I also couldn’t find any information if the app is OSS or not.
MeiRos June 24, 2018, 12:14pm #5
I think it’s mainly for customers who use the company’s(who build the app) cloud service. Haven’t installed it either. | https://help.nextcloud.com/t/nextcloud-bridge-app-question/33290 | 1,656,607,264 | 1,529,860,392 |
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