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Emilio Lopez
Emilio Lopez
Emilio has worked in almost all aspects of entertainment, from animation, licensing art, Comics, card games, and video games. Some of the more notable properties he has worked on are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Venture Bros, Metalocalyps, Black Dynamite, Static Shock, Blue Beetle and Justice League Beyond. He is currently Illustrating Charismagic: Death Princess for Aspen comics.
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The Amory Wars: Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV
Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez (Translucid) and Chondra Echert team up with best-selling artist Rags Morales (Identity Crisis, Action Comics) for the long-awaited third installment of The New York Times best-selling series, The Amory Wars! The evil Wilhelm Ryan remains in power. All those around Claudio Kilgannon are now convinced he is The Crowing, but is he? Ambellina believes she a
Aspen Splash
Join Aspen as we celebrate ten amazing years of publication by offering this special ASPEN SPLASH 2013 SWIMSUIT SPECTACULAR Anniversary Edition issue featuring a gigantic roster of Aspen's finest artists from past to present! Including many of the most breathtaking and classic pin-ups over our first ten year span -- including founder Michael Turner's most iconic pieces, as well as a host of new go
Batman Beyond 2.0 (2013-2014)
It's a brand new day for Terry McGinnis! Now enrolled at Neo-Gotham University, Terry struggles with his new life as a college student while maintaining Bruce Wayne's legacy as the Batman of the future. But a new school isn't the ONLY change for our hero...
Batman: The Adventures Continue (2020-)
From the visionary producers of Batman: The Animated Series comes all-new stories in this seminal animated world. In this opening chapter, S.T.A.R. Labs in Gotham City is attacked by a giant robot that steals an entire room from the laboratory. Who's controlling the robot? How will Batman stop the mechanized menace? And what does it all have to do with Lex Luthor's sudden appearance in Gotham?
The forces of magic have returned—and this time no magical being is safe! Aspen's magical action-adventure series returns for its epic third volume! Las Vegas magician Hank Medley and his talking cat Sparkles attempt to put the pieces of their life back together, as society has taken a hardline approach to magic and its destructive results. Meanwhile, Sudana uncovers a more sinister plot brewi
Charismagic: The Death Princess
Orlana, spoken of in hush tones as the "Death Princess", rules over all who oppose her reign. Not by force, but through the most dangerous of all magical powers-the ability to control minds! Under the Death Princess' shadow of dominance and fear, the humans of Earth find themselves at risk of their civilization falling completely under her rule forever! Until Kon, a young but powerful wizard finds
Dark Nights: Death Metal (2020-)
Get ready for the earth-shattering encore! The legendary team behind Dark Nights: Metal and Batman: Last Knight on Earth take center stage and reunite for one last tour. When the Earth is enveloped by the Dark Multiverse, the Justice League is at the mercy of the Batman Who Laughs. Humanity struggles to survive in a hellish landscape twisted beyond recognition, while Batman, Wonder Woman, and Su
Detective Comics (2011-2016)
DC's flagship title re-launches for the first time ever, featuring Batman adventures from the acclaimed Tony Daniel (BATMAN R.I.P)! Bruce Wayne is back under the cape and cowl, ready to protect Gotham City from its deadly array of villains--from the Joker to Mr. Freeze to brand new masked murderers!
Spencer Dales was born into a world of magic. His father belongs to the Aegis, a secret society of black magicians ordered by their unseen masters to better the lives of others—those with greater potential—but never themselves. Now it's time for Spencer to follow in his father's footsteps, but all he sees is a broken system in need of someone with the wand and the will to change it. But in thi
Fathom: The Elite Saga
Aspen Matthews is attempting to find solace above the surface by distancing herself from the demons of her past. Kiani is imprisoned within the underwater capitol city of Muria. And Killian is in search of his missing wife Anya, and his newborn child Anika, who fled their home in his absence. Yet, all of their paths will soon collide as the child's true nature could lead to immense power falling i
Justice League Beyond 2.0 (2013-2014)
Brace yourself for the all-new World's Greatest Super Heroes of Tomorrow...Today! Join Batman, Superman and the rest of the ever-expanding lineup as the Justice League fights for Earth's future!
Catalyst Prime has begun! One year after "The Event," missing astronaut David Powell has resurfaced! With dangerous new abilities and no memory of the man he once was. While desperately trying to regain his identity David quickly finds himself a man on the run from shadowy forces as well as his forgotten past.
Planet of the Apes/Green Lantern
BOOM! Studios and DC are proud to bring together two classic properties in an unprecedented crossover event. When the Forbidden Zone is thrown into chaos, Cornelius investigates and discovers an ancient ring, unlike anything the universe has ever seen. As its power echoes through the stars, the Guardians must reveal to their Lanterns a secret they had hoped would remain buried. With the Green Lan
Represent! (2020-)
REPRESENT! Stories of Personal Experiences, Unheard Voices, and Social Revolution New voices present relevant, topical visions of social change and personal histories, some true-to-life while others are semi-fictionalized accounts of real experiences. All have one thing in common—innovative styles and compelling stories which examine how our culture builds understanding, tracing society's a
Robin War (2015-2016)
In part 1 of this new epic, it's Robins vs. cops! Robins vs. Robins! Robins vs. Batman! And Robins vs. the Court of Owls?! *Damian Wayne returns to Gotham City, and he is not happy. There are kids all over the city calling themselves Robin, Bruce Wayne is no longer Batman and the GCPD, led by the new, armored-up Batman, is cracking down on anybody wearing the "R." And things only get worse w
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A Crisis of Imagination
When a mysterious evil emerges in the DC Universe, the Phantom Stranger recruits Maxwell and Lily for an all-new adventure! But what kind of force can threaten an entire world? And how can anyone hope to stop it? It's up to the Scribblenauts gang to join forces with the Justice League and solve this new puzzle together!
"The Day the Magic Died" - Your first glimpse into the world of Soulfire has finally arrived. Countless ages ago, battles raged and wars were lost, but one lone heroine fought on. Struggling to prevent a time of magic and wonder from becoming extinct, her fight would span centuries, leading her to the one person who could help change the future forever. Introducing Grace, the startling and powerfu
The Doberman, one of the world's greatest heroes, has been killed... but by whom? And where has his former sidekick, the Rottweiler, been? Will he avenge his mentor's death?
Tech Jacket
The Geldarians are a race of incredibly intelligent, yet physically weak and fragile beings. To compensate for their frailty they have invented the "Tech Jacket," a vest that every Geldarian is equipped with upon birth. Each jacket grows and matures with its host, specializing in tasks that the host will find most useful. A fully developed Tech Jacket is considered to be one of the most powerful w
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DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE SERIES! The Geldarians are a race of incredibly intelligent, yet physically weak and fragile beings. To compensate for their frailty they have invented the "Tech Jacket," a vest that every Geldarian is equipped with upon birth. Each jacket grows and matures with its host, specializing in tasks that the host will find most useful. A fully developed Tech Jacket is considered to be
We Are Robin (2015-2016)
We Are Robin


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Skip to 0 minutes and 11 seconds So, my name's Sinead Mullarky. I'm an apprenticeship programme manager at Coventry University. So, my role covers the strategic workforce plan around apprenticeships and looking at how we can make our apprenticeships as fit for purpose for all staff throughout the Coventry University group. So, an apprenticeship is a combination of on and off the job. It encompasses experiential learning and this is what makes them unique. So, apprenticeships… so an apprentice with an organisation is actually recruited. They have the same terms and conditions in terms of employability. So, they are recruited into the organisation and they complete their workplace duties, so they've got a job description.
Skip to 0 minutes and 56 seconds And what happens as part of the programme is they complete training that's all encompassed according to their learning standard. So, as an employer we choose the apprenticeship structure and design that's in accordance with that job role. So, it's about making sure the functions of that job role marry and map with the actual occupational assessment. So, it's all about adopting new skills and substantive new learning. So, what they learn throughout their workplace, they can bring directly back into the workplace and that's what makes apprenticeships unique.
Skip to 1 minute and 43 seconds So, the benefits of employers recruiting apprentices is there's a variety of different benefits. So, we fulfill where we need support, where we need workplace productivity, as an employer, where we've got skills gaps and where we can use apprenticeships to pinpoint those gaps as part of fulfilling job role requirements, fulfilling our organisational capability framework and where we can enable staff to build their own mastery of occupation. So, they can build those desired skillsets within the required standard about how we can get the end-to-end results and overall return on expectation and also return on investment from our apprenticeship programmes.
Skip to 2 minutes and 34 seconds As an apprentice themselves, it's quite a big commitment. Obviously, it's a big investment from us as an employer. But the work-life balance aspect within our apprentice community, it's something that we need to look at and focus. And look at what we need to do in terms of the pinch points involved as part of the progression about how we can support that journey and those expectations about what's required from them, from an on-the-job level, at ground level so that they obviously need to complete the day job. But also manage the expectations of being a learner one program about some of the outputs that are required. So, you know, the assignment submission, still working within deadlines.
Skip to 3 minutes and 16 seconds So, that's something that we need to keep part and parcel of the development of the programme and really recognise and on an ongoing basis consider what we can do to support that. So, hopefully with progress reviews, regular catch-ups, but also the more of the kind of pastoral elements about how we can support those individuals and take that on a case-by-case basis.
Apprenticeships are usually aimed at entry-level training and are often carried out in the following three ways:
- Combination of learning in the workplace and in off-site environments that are geographically removed from the workplace
- Learning at work and through attendance on training courses within the organisation
- Solely learning in the workplace, on the job
Benefits of apprenticeships
Usually, apprenticeships last three to five years, under the guidance of a trainer who monitors the progress of the individual. Apprenticeships are great examples of the application of some of the key psychological principles of learning that we have examined so far in this course, such as imitation, guidance, feedback and reinforcement.
They also tend to include high-quality communication and reporting processes within the training, providing opportunities for apprentices to take part in other activities. Examples include meetings and committees with similar others so that they can share their experiences.
Apprentices are paid throughout the training process. On completion of their apprenticeship, they receive a recognised award which can be used to prove skills when applying for other roles.
Furthermore, while carrying out their apprenticeship, they are learning high-level practical skills as well as theory. Ultimately, they become a member of the work team, with a guaranteed position on completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Limitations of apprenticeships
While there are many advantages, there are also certain disadvantages associated with apprenticeships, some of which are listed below.
The programme may be too long for some learners, and possibly too short for others. For example, if a person has an aptitude for a particular job, they may become frustrated that they cannot progress quicker. For others, they may need more time to come to grips with the tasks.
The trainer (more experienced colleague) may be using out-of-date methods. For example, a small engineering company may not have the financial power necessary to invest in the latest technology, whereas a larger multi-national company is more likely to have access to these resources.
Another disadvantage is that good apprentices may leave once trained. Apprenticeships represent a big investment for organisations, especially in terms of the time given to train the apprentice. This investment may feel like a waste if the apprentice leaves soon after training completion.
Also, apprenticeships rely upon the relationships between the more senior/experienced team members and the apprentice. If the relationship between the trainer and the apprentice is not good, this may not be conducive to quality training and learning opportunities. For example, a trainer may see the trainee as a form of cheap labour and get them to do the jobs that no one else wants.
We have looked at some of the advantages and disadvantages of apprenticeships for the individual. Watch the above video to find out what the benefits are for an organisation.
Your task
Search online for at least three advertisements for apprenticeship programmes in the UK.
- What do you notice about the types of jobs available via apprenticeships?
- How do organisations describe the type of training that apprentices will undertake?

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Resolving the Missile Gap
In the 1950s, our nation faced one of the gravest military threats in its history. The Soviet Union had nuclear weapons and boasted they had the means to deliver them. Was the U.S. truly vulnerable to a first strike? Intelligence analysts had few answers and assertions of "Bomber Gaps" and "Missile "Gaps" abounded. President Eisenhower recognized that aerial reconnaissance of the Soviet Union was the answer. The story of the U-2 and Corona satellites is now history, but the success of those programs and their follow-on versions is the stuff of today's high-tech intelligence and warfare.
Panelists include John Bird (Central Intelligence Agency, Ret.), Richard Immerman (U.S. Army War College), Fred Kaplan (Slate Magazine), Gene Poteat (Central Intelligence Agency, Ret.), and moderator Major General William Burns (U.S. Army, Ret.).
Publication Date
Cold War, Soviet Union, nuclear weapons, missile gap, bomber gap, Eisenhower, U-2, Corona satellite, CIA, central intelligence agency
Defense and Security Studies | Military History | Peace and Conflict Studies | Soviet and Post-Soviet Studies | United States History
Recommended Citation
Bird, John, Richard Immerman, Fred Kaplan, Gene Poteat, and William Burns. "Resolving the Missile Gap." Ensemble video, 01:58:50. April 21, 2014. https://ensemble.dickinson.edu/Watch/Sd57GtLy


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Reformation Sunday is October 28th. On October 31st, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses on the Castle Church door in Wittenberg. In his ninety-five theses Martin Luther brought to the attention of the church and general public the errors that plagued the church 500 years ago.
This date, October 31st, is regarded as the beginning of the Reformation. The Sunday closest to October 31st is observed as Reformation Sunday.
Bethesda will celebrate Reformation Sunday with a dramatic presentation in place of the sermon. Members are asked to wear something red to worship. Red is the liturgical colour of Reformation.
The Reformation is close to the heart of Lutherans. The central role of Luther and the founding of the Lutheran Church are reasons why Lutherans have high regard for the Reformation. The Lutheran heritage and history are rich. Lutheranism has made and continues to make significant contributions to Christianity and indeed the world. Luther's work influenced and shaped lives in the arenas of religion, arts, politics and education.
Bethesda encourages its members to join in marking and celebrating this special day as organized by the church. Members of St. Paul will be joining us for a joint worship service to celebrate the Reformation.


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21 Peloquin Road - Barre, Vermont
Property Types: Vacant Land, Home, Cabin
$34,900 / 1.99 Acres / Sold
Property Summary
Activities & Amenities
Land Details
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Property Description
A wonderful opportunity to own this 1.99 +/- acre building lot with an approved three-bedroom wastewater permit in a charming neighborhood of Barre Town, VT! Setback from a freshly paved town road, the parcel features a mostly level topography with distant westerly mountain views. Enjoy vibrant fall colors from your home every year with hardwoods throughout! The state approved 3-bedroom wastewater design offers proposed locations for a driveway, house site, & well in close proximity to the road. The sellers have installed a culvert, offering awesome drainage, and a driveway that is only in need of a final topcoat. The property is serviced by utility poles located along the road frontage with poles #5/30 & #6/01 nearby. Cable TV & high-speed internet are available in the area. Apple trees are seen on the property, adding to the natural beauty of the land. Country lifestyle buyers will appreciate the abundance of deer and other wildlife signs. The property is located off Peloquin Road, a public, town-maintained and plowed road. Within walking distance to the Rock of Ages, the downtown village of Graniteville, and VT-14 – offering close proximity to amenities and employment opportunities! The property is conveniently located with Montpelier, Norwich University, and the Edward F. Knapp State Airport all under a 20-minute drive away. Additionally, the parcel is surrounded with recreational opportunities, making this location all the more desirable to build your future home.
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Williston, VT 05495
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Weekend Preview: 1/31-2/2
Austin Bechtold, Contributor
January 31, 2020
MOON TOWNSHIP-- As the calendar turns from January to February this upcoming weekend, the final stretch of regular-season games for Robert Morris University winter sports is about to begin. Basketball, ice hockey, and women's track and field will all see action this weekend in addition to the men's l...
Men's lacrosse falls in NCAA tournament against University of Virginia
Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
May 11, 2019
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- The RMU men's lacrosse team (9-8, 4-2 NEC) ended their up-and-down 2019 season after they were dealt a 19-10 loss against the University of Virginia (14-3, 3-1 ACC), effectively eliminating the Robert Morris Colonials from the NCAA Tournament. In the first quarter, Virgin...
Men's lacrosse beats Hobart to earn a spot in the NEC Tournament
Nick Hedderick, Sports Editor
April 27, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- It was a super Saturday for the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (7-7, 4-2 NEC) as they defeated Hobart (10-4, 4-2 NEC) to clinch a spot in the NEC Tournament. The overtime thriller saw the Colonials take down their conference foe in overtime by a score of 16-15. Here is how the actio...
Preview: Men's lacrosse looking to clinch trip to NEC tournament against Hobart
Ryan Giacobbi, Contributor
April 27, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP -- The Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (6-7, 3-2 NEC) concludes their 2019 regular season on Saturday at Joe Walton Stadium in a do-or-die game against the Hobart University Statesmen (10-3, 4-1 NEC) in a final bid to clinch a trip to the Northeast Conference Tournament. Recapping RMU Robert M...
Men's lacrosse looks to continue hot streak against Bryant
Jonathan Hanna, Sports Assistant
April 20, 2019
SMITHFIELD, R.I.-- After winning their last four games, the Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (5-7, 2-2 NEC) is back in action on Saturday as they travel to Rhode Island to take on the Bryant Bulldogs (3-9, 1-4 NEC). This will be the Colonials second to last NEC game, facing Hobart on April 27 at ...
Preview: Colonials look to emerge as victors in battle with Vikings
Adam Melluso, Contributor
April 13, 2019
CLEVELAND, Oh.-- The Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (4-7, 2-2 NEC) will look to gain another non-conference victory when they travel to the Buckeye State on Saturday afternoon for a meeting with the Cleveland State Vikings (6-6). Before these two teams go at it, let's take a look at who is hot fo...
Preview: Colonials look to soar high against Mountain Hawks
April 10, 2019
BETHLEHEM, Pa.--The Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (3-7, 2-2 NEC) will look to get on the right side of the line for the first time this season when they travel to the eastern end of the Keystone State for a non-conference matchup Wednesday night against the #17-ranked Lehigh University Mountain Hawks (...
Men's lacrosse clips Wagner's wings
Luke Yost, Contributor
April 6, 2019
MOON TOWNSHIP-- The Robert Morris men's lacrosse team (3-7, 2-2 NEC) dominated the Wagner Seahawks (2-9, 0-3 NEC) thanks to a strong second half en route to a 17-6 win. Another reason for the win was Corson Kealey scoring six goals in today's game. This is the third game that Kealey has scored at le...


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Consolidation: What exactly is it?
The intention of debt consolidation will be to give you an individual loan, encompassing multiple different bad debts, with fair terms for repayment. It is much simpler than attempting to remain well organized when managing several accounts. When you choose a good debt consolidation business, it will also save you a lot of cash. You are able to impede the escalation of financial debt with a lesser interest rate and concentrate on repaying more of the principal beyond the interest.Read More
For some people, companies like the Lending Club are wonderful solutions for taking out personal debt consolidation loans, although you'll need a good credit score. However, most of the people that have bad personal debt do not have a good credit rating. Many people who are handling personal debt should work with a special debt consolidation solution created for individuals with poor credit. Read more for more information about what you can do for debt relief with great credit or below-average credit.
Alleviating Indecision: Knowing Important Phrases
Defining some of the more common terms associated with financial debt and help with debt can help make everything much less complicated. This should help you simplify all the information we are about to offer.
1. Unsecured Personal Loan
An unsecured personal loan is a loan which is given without having to use collateral. A good credit score is required to receive this kind of loan.
2. Origination Fees
If you receive a loan, the financial institution will charge these fees to pay for processing fees. They generally fluctuate from one to five percent of the amount borrowed.
This stands for annual percentage rate. It shows theinterest that is placed on a sum borrowed. This functions as a payment for the financial loan, including fees.
4. Debt Negotiation
Whenever you reach an arrangement with your collector to pay for a lower balance and close the account, they call this arbitration, debt negotiation, or debt settlement. Debt negotiation businesses may help with this, or you could do it without assistance.
Debt Consolidation Options: Are They Your Best Option?
Many people, at this moment, may wonder about the potential risks connected with debt consolidation. It is completely normal to fear what you will be getting into. You are likely concerned that one incorrect move will get you in an even more serious place. Thankfully, as long as you make good choices regarding debt consolidation, you stand to gain much more than you could possibly relinquish. The most unfortunate thing you can do is neglect to take action.
To prevent yourself from making an oversight and to ensure you are victorious with debt consolidation, investigate the possibilities open for you. While you can find questionable debt consolidation companies, the vast majority are effective. You need to simply pick the most suitable choice for your predicament, and steer clear of questionable methods. At all times seek information to avoid costly errors. The following information should supply the foundation for your research, so that you can get started on a good footing. Please read on to find thorough feedback that will help you determine the most effective debt consolidation services in Wittmann, Arizona.
First Option - The Lending Club
Lending Club is the largest peer-to-peer lender in the United States. You can aquire an annual percentage rate of 5.99 to 32.99 percent on a one thousand and forty thousand dollar loan with this agency. There are two main alternatives for terms: 36 or 60 months. The origination fee will be dependent upon your credit, between one to five percent. If your credit score is not 660 or higher, you will need to look at other possibilities.
Lending Club: The Pros
The Lending Club site is sleek and uncomplicated to work with, which happens to be helpful if you're already weighed down striving to manage consumer debt. Lending Club is known for never employing questionable fine print or difficult verbiage to befuddle you. You can expect to emerge from the website with a whole and distinct understanding of the process. This site has a no cost rate-quote tool to save you cash and time.
Lending Club helps people in any state except Iowa.
Should you need a greater personal loan, Lending Club may be the answer. For some people, this really is essential for dealing with mountains of financial debt.
Lending Club is an accredited A+ company with the BBB.
Lending Club: Harmful Details
You are restricted to a choice between a 36 month term loan or a five year loan. You could find answers with further choices than this, but if you do business with Lending Club, you have to choose one or another.
Other choices will not be as rigid about who is eligible for loans as Lending Club is.
If you'd like money promptly, you might not wish to delay up to a week for your Lending Club loan to be approved and funded.
There's a $7 rate for check processing any time you need to make a payment by check. This may be good with you, but if you don't want the extra fee for check payments, you might want to think about your other available choices.
2nd Choice - Prosper - Peer-To-Peer Lending
Prosper is a peer to peer lending company, meaning the financial loan is actually 'crowdfunded' by a number of individual investors. With Prosper, unsecured personal loans are accessible between $2K to $35K. They include 5.99% to 32.99% APR. You have to possess a credit ranking of at least 640 to be eligible. It is not as difficult to be eligible for a Prosper loan, though. There are many more considerations with Prosper than merely the healthiness of your credit rating. You'll also be facing origination fees in between .5 and 4.95 percent with Prosper. If you happen to make a late payment, you will be charged five percent of what you owe or 15 dollars even. You will also deal with comparable charges when you produce a payment that doesn't go through.
Prosper: The Benefits
Lending products from Prosper can be obtained all over the US in forty seven different states.
The choices for bigger personal loans should help those in lots of financial debt.
You will not need to deal with an extra price to process every monthly payment.
In certain instances, you can get a personal loan with below-average credit.
Recognized with the Better Business Bureau with an A+ ranking.
The Concerns of Prosper
You have to choose between 3 and 5 years for the loan term.
There is a one week delay for the majority of financial loans to get accepted and funded.
Method 3: National Debt Relief
Individuals with a low credit score might rely on National Debt Relief for support. This isn't a debt consolidation program such as the other companies on this site. If you don't get loan consolidation alternatives, then this is the company that assists to negotiate the debt instead. If you are struggling with health-related consumer debt, business loans, credit cards, and much more, National Debt Relief can negotiate and minimize these bad debts. This is actually the best choice for the people with a bad credit score who cannot receive personal loans. You can actually pay back debt within 24 - 48 months with this service.
Everyone struggling with consumer debt knows that creditors will stop at absolutely nothing concerning finding you. You probably get threatening calls regularly. This business works to stop debt collectors from annoying you.
National Debt Relief Advantages
This agency isn't going to request any advance costs. If they're able to settle the debt, you'll be paying a fee between 18% to 25% of your overall enrolled debt.
Similar to the other options named here, National Debt Relief maintains an A+ accreditation and status with the Better Business Bureau.
They're accredited with the AFCC & the IAPDA.
Guaranteed satisfaction or your money back.
National Debt Relief has a variety of accolades, including Top 10 Reviews 2016 Gold Award for Best Overall Debt Relief Company, Top Consumer Reviews Five Star Rating for 2016, Top 10 Reviews 2016 Excellence Award, and Top Consumer Reviews Best Overall Debt Relief Company.
The Negatives of National Debt Relief
Business is younger than rivals, launched in '09.
When you have credit ratings of 640+ and you're not having an issue maintaining your monthly bills and want to consolidate to a single reduced payment per month and reduce your cost on interest charges, take a look at Prosper and Lending Club to find out what your interest rate and installment could be. National Debt Relief will be there for you if you don't meet the criteria for those other available options.
Protect Yourself From Harmful Consumer debt Business Tactics
You will need to think of reputation when picking a company to consolidate your consumer debt. There are certainly a number of sketchy agencies around. Many of these businesses look for chances to capitalize on people who are beginning to feel scared and desperate about their finances. You need to bear this in mind and defend yourself from deceitful strategies.
1. Avoid Companies That Contact You First
Be suspicious of debt relief agencies that get in touch with you initially. If the business is respectable, it doesn't need to get in touch with you, since you will look for them if you want their solutions.
2. They Should never Aim to Scare You
You have plenty on your plate. You shouldn't have to work with an agency that attempts to apply scare strategies to win you over. High quality debt relief services realize that you need to look for an appropriate remedy for yourself. Don't let a debt relief business rush you into a choice with fright mongering.
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Respectable debt consolidation companies can have service fees, but they're not going to ask you for money up front. If a company asks for a sign up fee, look somewhere else.
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happy summer babies in basel
The summer of 2018 was a warm one and the Basel Children's Trust (BCT) hosted two very sunny events in those months. Both of them took place in the leavy Schutzenmattpark and the BCT invited me to photograph the events. All participants seemed to be enjoying the shade from the large trees and hanging out together. A few babies even went into a nice long summer nap while I was photographing them, I hope it was my calming presence! I did several ten minute long 'mini shoots' and below you can see some of those results. All pictures are shared with parent's consent.


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ING Art Center, Brussel
"Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Urban Projects" is the first retrospective museum exhibition since the 1990s of the urban projects created by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.
The exhibition seeks through a careful selection of around eighty original works – models, drawings and collages – to evoke a number of urban projects by Christo and Jeanne-Claude, whether or not these were ever carried out, ranging from Wall of Oil Barrels, Rue Visconti, Paris, 1961-62 up to the important urban project The Gates that Christo and Jeanne-Claude realized for the city of New York in 2005. The exhibition also seeks to show, in its display, the major significance of the drawings for the genesis, evolution and aesthetic crystallisation of every project. The drawing is, for Christo, "a path toward the real" to which he devotes himself daily with passion.
Since the early 1960s, Christo and Jeanne-Claude have been developing temporary projects around the world based on a unique model. They occupy a central and unique place in the history of contemporary art.
Culminating in an often lengthy process, their projects created within the city – Wall of Oil Barrels, Rue Visconti, Paris, 1961-62; The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris, 1975-85; Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1971-95; Wrapped Trees, Fondation Beyeler and Berower Park, Riehen, Switzerland, 1997-98; The Gates, Central Park, New York, 1979-2005 – entailed the temporary appropriation of buildings, monuments or public spaces with a high symbolic value. Wrapping and alignment were the two methods used alternately to change radically the visual perception and physical experience of museums, bridges, official or private buildings, parks, etc. "borrowed" by Christo and Jeanne-Claude for a specific period of time.
Their projects, which were self-financed through the direct sale of original works by Christo guaranteed their artistic freedom. It also allowed them to give the public free access to each of their projects and to share their ephemeral beauty with them.
Special status will be given to three projects that marked a milestone: The Pont Neuf Wrapped, Paris, 1975-85; Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1971-95; The Gates, Central Park, New York, 1979-2005 with a series of emblematic works, from preparatory drawings – usually in small format – to the final designs, complex collages, often on a large scale, where colour, the effects of the material used and the volume accentuate their visionary nature and, as such, are very close to the reality of the projects in situ.
The history of the projects and their reception by the public will also be highlighted through a selection of photographs by Wolfgang Volz presented on large LED screens.
Christo will give a lecture at Flagey (Studio 4) October 23th at 7 pm, a unique opportunity for a large audience to meet the artist.
A catalogue with texts written by Matthias Koddenberg and Laure Martin, published in three editions – French, Dutch and English – will accompany the exhibition. All the urban projects of Christo and Jeanne-Claude will be commented and illustrated.
An exhibition of ING Art Management
Joint curators : Patricia De Peuter and Laure Martin-Poulet
ING Art Center, Place Royale 6 1000 Brussels
Free ticket for disabled people and jobseekers, as well as teachers on Wednesdays
GROUPS : Booking required via Online Ticket / Guided visits : Booking required via Online Ticket
Catalogue (Biographical booklet and timeline included): 30€ - Interactive Audioguides for adults and children: 3€
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As part of its Black History Month Celebration, the Museum presents a conversation with actress-turned-filmmaker Karyn Parsons (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), whose production company Sweet Blackberry produces little-known inspiring stories, animated for children. Her talk will include a preview screening of Flying Free: The Bessie Coleman Story, a short animated film about the story of the first African American female aviator. View trailer.
From February 16–24, the Museum will present a daily screenings of three Sweet Blackberry shorts, as part of Family Programs during Midwinter Recess. Find out more. Tickets: $15 ($11 seniors and students / $7 youth (ages 3–17) / free for children under 3 and Museum members at the Film Lover and Kids Premium levels and above). Order tickets online. (Members may contact [email protected] with questions regarding online reservations.) Ticket purchase includes same-day admission to the Museum (see gallery hours). View the Museum's ticketing policy here. For more information on membership and to join online, visit our membership page.
Karyn Parsons is best known for her role as Will Smith's ditsy cousin Hilary Banks on NBC's The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. After leaving acting behind, Karynhas gone on to found and produce Sweet Blackberry, an award-winning series of children's animated films, to share stories about unsung black heroes in history, featuring narration from stars such as Alfre Woodard, Queen Latifah, Chris Rock, and Laurence Fishburne. The films have screened on HBO and Netflix, and are enjoyed by schools and libraries across the country. Karyn's debut novel, How High The Moon, hits bookshelves in March 2019. Share


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Holiday Cabaret
November 24, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
| $21 – $25
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This holiday season, join us for our Holiday Cabaret! Using music as a medium of storytelling, these performers will connect with you through a variety of your favorite holiday tunes. Get in the spirit of the season with Holiday Cabaret in our Grandon Studio!
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- 1 NIOS Recruitment 2019
- 1.1 NIOS Deputy Director Job Notification 2019 – Overview
- 1.2 Vacancy Details of National Institute of Open School Career 2019
- 1.3 NIOS Academic Audit Officer Notification 2019 – Eligibility Criteria
- 1.4 Pay Scale for NIOS Deputy Director Jobs 2019
- 1.5 National Institute of Open School DD Recruitment 2019 Selection Process
- 1.6 Important Dates for NIOS AAO Job Openings 2019
- 1.7 Application Fee for NIOS Junior Assistant Recruitment 2019
- 1.8 Steps to Apply for NIOS AO Job Vacancy 2019
- 1.9 Important Links – NIOS Recruitment 2019
NIOS Recruitment 2019
National Institute of Open School officials released a notification for Deputy Director, Assistant Audit Officer, EDP Supervisor and other on this week of April 2019. Interested candidates may apply for the NIOS Recruitment 2019 from 16th April 2019. NIOS is recruiting candidates from Indian citizens who are in search of Central Government Jobs for the year 2019-2020. Make of this NIOS Recruitment 2019 to get employment in one of the reputed organization. Applicants should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria. Aspirants must download the official notification and the check details before applying for the NIOS Career Vacancy 2019. The application will be accepted only through the online mode.
If you are waiting for the State Govt Jobs, Central Govt Jobs in India then utilize this career option given by the NIOS. The authority has the power of selecting the candidates. If the applicant failed to meet the eligibility criteria, then the application will be rejected at the initial stage itself. Eligible canddiates can submit the application form on or before 17th May 2019. By this Latest Government Jobs of NIOS Recruitment 2019, many unemployed candidates will get jobs, so aspirants make proper use of this recruitment process.
NIOS Deputy Director Job Notification 2019 – Overview
|National Institute of Open School
|Post Name
|Deputy Director, Assistant Audit Officer, Academic Officer and Other
|Number of Vacancies
|Job Type
|Central GovernmentJob
|Job Location
|All Over India
|Starting Date of Application
|Last Date of Application
|Application Mode
Vacancy Details of National Institute of Open School Career 2019
In recent times, NIOS officials have given the new job alert notification for 90 various vacancies. Post wise vacancies have mentioned below. Candidates who are interested to appear for the NIOS Recruitment 2019 must check the vacancy details.
|Sl no
|Name of the post
|Number of Vacancies
|Director (Evaluation)
|Deputy Director (Academic)
|Deputy Director (Accounts)
|Academic Officer
|Assistant Audit Officer
|EDP Supervisor
|Junior Assistant
NIOS Academic Audit Officer Notification 2019 – Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification for National Institute of Open School Recruitment 2019
Candidates should possess the educational qualification given by the board which will be mentioned in the NIOS Recruitment 2019. Educational Qualification for various posts is as follows.
|Post Name
|Educational Qualification
|Director (Evaluation)
|PG with 55% aggregate.
Organization of Seminars/Conferences and OrientationProgrammes.
Good knowledge of Hindi/English.
|Deputy Director (Academic)
Officers from Central or State Government, Institutes/semi-government, and bodies are holding a similar post regularly
|Deputy Director (Accounts)
Deputation from IA & AS or Several central Government Accounts Services holding analogous positions
Excellent knowledge of Hindi/English and Computers.
|Academic Officer
Post Graduation Degree in Defence Studies from a recognized University in India/Abroad
Maximum knowledge of Computer Operation
|Assistant Audit Officer
Post Graduation Degree or equivalent in relevant subject from recognized Indian Institute with at least (B+) or its equivalent grade
Maximum understanding of computer operations. Speaking knowledge of English and Hindi
|EDP Supervisor
PG in Fine Arts from a recognized Institute in India/abroad with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade.
|Junior Assistant
Degree in Masters Linguistics from a recognized Institute in India/Abroad with at least 55% marks
Good knowledge of Computer Operations.
Age Limit for NIOS EDP Supervisor Recruitment 2019
In addition to educational qualification considering applicants age factor also by the NIOS Authority. So aspirants must have a look at age limit before applying for the NIOS Recruitment 2019.
|Name of the Post
|Age Limit
|Academic Officer
|37 years
|Deputy Director (Academic)
|EDP Supervisor
|37 years
|Director (Evaluation)
|52 years
|Assistant Audit Officer
|37 years
|Junior Assistant
|27 years
|Deputy Director (Accounts)
|56 years
Age Relaxation
- OBC – 03 years
- SC/ST – 05 years.
Pay Scale for NIOS Deputy Director Jobs 2019
National Institute of Open School pays the salary as per the pay commission rules only. The salary offered for the selected candidates under NIOS Recruitment 2019 is as follows.
|Name of the Post
|Pay Scale
|Junior Assistant
|19900 – 63200
|Assistant Audit Officer
|44900 – 142400
|Deputy Director (Accounts)
|78800 – 209200
|Academic Officer
|56100 -177500
|Deputy Director (Academic)
|78800 – 209200
|EDP Supervisor
|35400 – 112400
|Director (Evaluation)
|123100 – 215900
National Institute of Open School DD Recruitment 2019 Selection Process
NIOS Job Notification 2019 may follow the following process while selecting the candidates. For accurate information go through www.govrecruitment.com
- Interview.
- Document Verification.
Important Dates for NIOS AAO Job Openings 2019
- Starting Date of Application – 16.04.2019
- Last Date of Application – 17.05.2019.
Application Fee for NIOS Junior Assistant Recruitment 2019
Application fee for various categories given by the NIOS is as follows. Payment has to be done successfully by all the applicants via online mode.
For General/OBC Candidates
|Post Name
|Application Fee
|Academic Officer
|Deputy Director (Accounts)
|Assistant Audit Officer
|Director (Evaluation)
|Junior Assistant
|EDP Supervisor
|Deputy Director (Academic)
For SC/ST Candidates
- All Posts Application fee will be Rs 250.
Steps to Apply for NIOS AO Job Vacancy 2019
- Interested candidates apply for the NIOS Recruitment 2019 by visiting the official website www.nios.ac.in.
- Read the eligibility carefully before applying.
- Click on the Apply icon.
- Fill correct details in the application form given by the NIOS Job Notification 2019.
- Upload the softcopy of the documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Recheck the details you have entered in the application form.
- Take the hardcopy of the applied application form.
Important Links – NIOS Recruitment 2019
National Institute of Open School EDP Supervisor Notification 2019


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Saturday, March 29, 2008
For various reasons I had serious problems sleeping last night, woke up with a mucusy nose and aching eyes, and by 8:00 PM this evening I felt like every molecule in my body had been beaten by a tiny leprechaun with a shilleighie.
So, yeah, I skipped the treadmill and went to bed. Four hours later I woke up, still tired but slightly more compos mentis, and discovered that the Crimson Tide had arrived. Which explains so much, really.
I'll try and do two sessions tomorrow. If not, oh freaking well.


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Published by: Image Comics
Written by: Skottie Young
Illustrated by: Jorge Corona, Mike Huddleston
Ages: 16+
"The wind is so violent here.
I hate it.
Sometimes I feel like it hates me.
Like it might just pick me up and blow me away."
Farmington is a small town, just like any other small town. It's pretty predictable, and everyday seems like the next.
On the day the story opens, however, Farmington is about to have an off day speared on by a father and son's argument about responsibility. Abel has slept through his morning paper route. As a result, his dad receives a few unhappy calls from Abel's customers.
Scarred by a wife and mother who have left him a single parent to a young Abel, Abel's dad (Dale) gets pretty upset about his son's lack of responsibility on this particular day. In fact, when they argue something supernatural starts to occur within Dale. Scared of his father's anger, Abel begins his Saturday with his father's thoughts in mind: Finish the paper route and return home.
Along the way, strong, gusty winds blow all of Abel's newspapers off into the distance, and he can't finish his paper route. Knowing his dad will not be happy about this, Abel ends up staying away from home and hanging out with his friends. Not a trouble-making kid on most days, Abel and his friends get caught stealing from Randall's Liquor store and his dad comes to pick him up.
When they get home, Dale is so furious with Abel that his supernatural powers take over again, and he becomes the biggest storm that Farmington has ever seen.
During the argument Dale strikes Abel through the chest and Abel starts glowing as well. With his chest glowing from an unknown feeling he needs time to identify, Abel runs away with his friend the fox and ends up traversing the land trying to understand why he is glowing, and who can help him figure it all out.
Elements of Story
Plot: Abel has slept through his morning paper route in Farmington and his dad is not too happy about it. After a day spent without delivering newspapers and hanging out with his friends, Abel gets caught stealing and his father's anger blows up into a ferocious storm that levels their town. Deciding his dad is too angry to be reasonable with him, Abel sets off alone with his fox friend to discover who he is inside and why his dad is so angry.
Major Characters: Abel, Abel's Dad Dale, Mr. Greene, Mrs. Kael, the Simmonses, the fox, Courtney, Randall, Josh, Caw, Jeb/Jebediah, crow, Magdalena, Kori, Sheriff, Troll, Bobby, Kyle, Wrench, John, Jeanie, Sue, Maggie
Major Settings: the Middlewest, Abel's house, Randall's Liquor, Kinzer's house, trailer park, train, Strawn County, Farmington, Jeb's home, Gibson City, Sparland, hospital, covered bridge, Hurst Family Amazing Amusements, Leewood, Overland
Themes: Responsibility, Traveling, Anger, Quests, Wind and Weather, Fathers & Sons
Lesson Plan Recommendation Using the
Common Core Standards (CCS) for Young Adults
Key Ideas and Details:
Analyze the impact of the author's choices regarding how to develop and relate elements of a story or drama (e.g., where a story is set, how the action is ordered, how the characters are introduced and developed).
* The number(s) referenced above corresponds to the number used by the Common Core Standards (www.commoncore.org)
Lesson Plan Directions:
In order to analyze the impact of the story's dramatic emphasis, students can read with Post-it Notes in hand. Anytime students find important information about the story's settings, action sequences, and character development they should place a Post-it Note on the page and label it as follows: "SS" for story settings, "AS" for action sequence', and "CD" for character development. After labeling their Post-it Notes with one of the three choices, students can then add more specific and contextual information underneath the label.
Since the story will be a series, ask students to reread through all of their Post-it Notes. Once they get to the end of their Post-it Notes, and with those contextual notes in mind, ask students to write / draw what they think will be the beginning of the next book in the series.


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Jockey dies after freak fall
FORMER Toowoomba jockey Corey Gilby once survived being struck by lightning, but he was unable to live through injuries sustained in a freak race fall.
The talented hoop, 25, died in the Townsville Hospital late Sunday night after sustaining injuries in a trial gallop in Julia Creek on Saturday.
Witnesses to the accident said it appeared the bandages on the horse's legs came loose as it passed the finish line, causing the horse to trip and fall on Mr Gilby.
An investigation into what caused the accident is yet to be launched, but deputy chief steward for Racing Queensland Daniel Aurisch said a full inquiry would occur.
Mr Gilby started his apprenticeship in Brisbane with trainer Pat Duff before moving to Toowoomba to ride for Lindsay Hatch.
His long-time friend Warren Morris said a lot of what the jockey had learned was through Mr Hatch.
"A lot of his riding came from Lindsay; he taught him how to ride trackwork," Mr Morris said.
While in Toowoomba, Mr Gilby also linked with trainer Darryl Gollan, riding for Mr Gollan as an apprentice in 2007.
"I couldn't speak more highly of the kid," Mr Gollan said.
"When I first heard on Saturday morning I felt sick in the gut. I'd love to have him riding here for me now."
Mr Gilby left Clifford Park in 2008 after completing a successful apprenticeship to try his luck at tracks in Cairns, Darwin and South Australia.
But he was never far away from the action in Toowoomba, riding winners at the track in 2008 for Steele Ryan and 2010 for Mr Gollan.
Mr Morris, who owns Mocca's Feed at Hodgson Vale, flew up to Townsville to be with Mr Gilby's family when the decision was made to turn off his life support on Sunday.
"He was just a fighter mate," he said.
"Even after we turned off his life support off at 9 o'clock the doctors said he wouldn't last a dozen breaths.
"But we just watched the monitor until his heart gave out.
"He was never supposed to live past 12 years old. He was only born with 10 per cent of his stomach.
"He was struck by lightning in 2005 and also survived that.
"He was just tough, he didn't feel pain.
"He was a kid who wasn't given the opportunities for his talent. He led a bit of a loner lifestyle and had a wonderful record."
Mr Morris is now trying to sort out Mr Gilby's estate, as the jockey left behind no will.
"He'd never had a race fall before, this one was in a trial," he said.
"(Having a will) is something they should put in place for jockeys in Queensland cause you never know when your day is up."


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CEOs: The Three Most Important Questions To Ask Your Marketing Team
Marketers often talk about the three 'M's of marketing: market, media and message — however, a fourth 'M' often comes to mind: mission. As CEOs, you often need to remind marketers why they're marketing a product or service in the first place. Without a higher purpose they will never hit the appropriate target — or rather, the appropriate customer.
Authored by Target Data CEO Ross Shelleman, this whitepaper offers a unique approach that enables any CEO to:
- Challenge your marketers' assumptions
- Achieve alignment between your company's marketing and mission
- Encourage marketing to focus on long-term returns instead of short-term metrics


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Inspired by the grilled pineapple she'd had at Rodizio Grill, a Brazilian restaurant in Salt Lake City, TJ Marsh created this winning salad for one of our reader challenges. Pre-slicing steak is a great way to get long-marinated flavor in a short amount of time.
How to Make It
Heat grill to medium (350° to 450°). In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, 2 tbsp. soy sauce, the garlic, and ginger. Add steak and toss to coat. Grill pineapple and peppers with lid down until beginning to char, turning once, 3 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate, core pineapple, and cut pineapple and peppers into chunks.
Whisk together lime juice, orange zest and juice, remaining 3 tbsp. soy sauce, the vinegar, chili garlic sauce, and oil in a small bowl; set dressing aside. Oil cooking grate, using tongs and a wad of oiled paper towels. Grill steak with lid down until meat is sizzling and mostly browned, turning once, 2 to 4 minutes total, being careful slices don't fall through grate.
Toss together spinach, pineapple, bell pepper, steak, and dressing in a large bowl until evenly coated.


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Welcome to the Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center
Welcome to the Premiere Cirque and Dance Center of the Southeast.
The Charlotte Cirque and Dance Center will move you to new heights not only in your physical training but in everyday life. Our programs will support your aspirations whether they be professional or an adventurous hobbyist. Specializing in Aerial Silks, Contemporary Dance, Lyra, Trapeze, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip-hop, Spanish Web, Hand Balancing, Ballet and more for all ages!


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How to Make Your Business Successful in 2 Years
By | Alice Porter
At some point in their life, everybody has thought about becoming a business owner. There's nothing more interesting than the thought of becoming your "own boss", working when you want, taking holidays when you want, but in reality the grind of being a business owner is extremely tough. Now more than ever, people are taking the next step and starting their own company, as the economic climate begins to stabilise, there has never been a more lucrative time. It has been revealed that 80% of businesses fail within the first two years, here are a few simple pointers to give your company the best chance for success…
Always remember that the people make the company – if they succeed then your company will succeed, and if they fail, then your company will fail to. It's important to welcome people through the door who will share the same goals and dreams as you do. There's no point in hiring somebody who is going to put in the bare minimum efforts and fail to motivate the rest of your team. This being said, the hiring process is crucial and needs to be executed perfectly. Be sure to include some form of psychometric testing into your interview process, this way, you will be able to guage a sense of their strengths, weaknesses, goals and aspirations.
Be sure to start a business in a market that you are passionate about and have a great knowledge of. Don't choose a business based on the potential financial gain, do something that you love and the money will follow. There is nothing more concerning than a business owner who isn't a master in their craft, this will be a really off-putting sign for potential clients and customers. If your head, heart and soul is in your business, then you will have a much better chance of succeeding.
Always work within your means, whether you're just starting out or have been established for years. There is no point getting your company into unnecessary debt, so be sure to pick your location wisely. For some industries location can be everything, it is a reflection of stature for potential clients, customers and investors. Although this may be the case, it's even more important to make sure that your business and vision comes before location. Never take the "fur coat and no knickers" approach when it comes to finding the best office space – your wallet is your company's life blood, so don't make the mistake of picking a prime location and bankrupting yourself in the process.
As a business owner in the UK, you are also obliged to pay business rates, which are calculated based on your property valuation. If you believe that you are being charged too much in business rates, it is within your best interest to consult with an expert and see if you are eligible for a business rates appeal as this could save your company a substantial amount of money.
It's important to seek advice from property management experts to ensure that you're getting the best space, in the best location for the resources that are at your fingertips. Once you have established yourself as a successful business, then seek to have the best office space, flashiest car and fast expense accounts.
As a business owner, it's standard procedure that you can no longer live the 9-5 lifestyle, but it's also important to separate work from play. Make time for yourself and make sure that you are not married to your business. Burning the candle at both ends can lead to you resenting your craft and becoming withdrawn from life. Remember why you have started a business in the first place.
No business venture will be the same, but if you want to be in the top 20% of business owners who are successful, then it's important to be receptive and open to change. Versatility is the key to business success, be open to every challenge that's thrown your way and don't marry yourself to your business plan.


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We deliver excellence with passion. Each Horizon employee aims high, and working closely together, we soar. As a committed partner to Alaska Airlines, we connect the cities, people and promise of the West. Going the extra mile for guests and each other. Taking on each day knowing we're part of something remarkable.
Baggage and cargo handling
Aircraft marshaling
Aircraft deicing
Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions while remaining focused on safely performing duties
Other duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum age of 18
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Previous customer service experience preferred
Friendly, knowledgeable and polite in all situations
Strong diplomacy and teamwork skills
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate using a two-way hand held radio required
Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds required
Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and at times stressful environment
Ability to perform basic mathematics required
Ability to work flexible schedules to include weekends and holidays required
Regular and predictable attendance required
If selected, ability to attend five days of training in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR required
Depending upon your work location, you may be required to obtain USPS Mail Handling Certification
$13.71 per hour
Medical benefits
100% 401k match
Monthly operational performance bonus (max $450/quarter)
Annual performance bonus target 5% annual earnings
Generous paid time off
Flight perks on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air
Submit your application by 10/25/2020 11:59pm (Pacific Time). We'll be happy to see it.
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Location Portland, OR
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It's no secret that keeping restaurant hours makes it difficult to spend time with friends and family. When most people are relaxing with their families after a day at work, or sharing a drink or a meal with friends, I am the most busy at work. When my fellow cooks and I are finally leaving the restaurant and looking for a place to unwind with a burger and a beer, my friends and family are all in their pajamas brushing their teeth. This week, my parents are leaving for a 10-day vacation to Italy and they have been hounding me to have lunch with them before they leave, so I decided to spend my day off cooking with my Mom.
Neither of my parents are ethnically Burmese, but they were both born and raised in the capital city of Rangoon, Burma (now renamed by the current governing power as Yangon, Myanmar). They immigrated to the U.S. in the late 1960's and sponsored the arrival of my grandparents, aunts and uncles. My earliest childhood memories are of a house full of extended family. The women of the house would sit around the dining room table all morning, gossiping and prepping ingredients for the family's meals. Later the kitchen would be bubbling and sizzling with home cooked Burmese cuisine, and the pungent aromas of ginger, garlic and chiles permeated every room. My aunts would argue over each other's recipes for mohingha, a fish and rice noodle stew, unofficially recognized as the national dish of Burma, let thouk, a salad of fermented tea leaves, shredded vegetables and wheat noodles, eaten by hand, or ohn noh kauk swe, a dish of curried chicken and wheat noodles similar to the Malaysian dish, laksa.
Growing up, I was usually more excited about lasagne night or Chinese take-out than the weird stinky food of my parents' homeland. Only after I moved out of state did I suddenly long for a pungent bowl of mohingha or the chewy noodles and creamy turmeric scented broth of ohn noh kauk swe. Problem was, I had no idea how to make these recipes. Cookbooks on Italian, French, Chinese, Mexican, Thai and Indian cuisine could be found in any bookstore, but there were no books on Burmese cuisine, and there was little on the internet either. So today I asked my mother to show me how to make mohingha. She was only too thrilled that I was finally taking an interest in the food of her homeland.
I arrived at my parents' house with a bag of onions, four heads of garlic, a bunch of scallions, and a bunch of cilantro. My mother had already cooked the rice vermicelli, and poached the fish. She removed the fish from the pot and pulled the fish from the bones, explaining that typically catfish is used, but that any firm fleshed white fish is suitable. I watched as she retrieved the pieces of ginger she had used to infuse the cooking liquid, saving both to use in the final stew. In a separate pot, she began to saute diced onions with minced garlic and ginger. To this, she added the fish and seasoned the mixture with fish sauce, a little chili powder, and some paprika. After a few minutes of cooking, she checked the flavor – salty, sweet, and briny – and added the mixture to the fish broth. Next she added freshly cut onion wedges to the pot. "The diced onions disappear," she explained, lifting a spoonful of the stew to show me. She also had a bowl of cornmeal mixed with water to form a loose paste. She added the paste by spoonfuls until the stew began to thicken, explaining that traditionally roasted rice powder was used to thicken the stew, but that she found corn meal added the same texture and was more widely available.
We left the mohingha to simmer as my mother pulled out her blender and pureed more fresh ginger and garlic. She would add this just as the stew finished cooking. "You don't want to cook it too long after adding the puree," she said, explaining that the aroma would be lost. Meanwhile we prepared the remaining garnishes. I washed and chopped scallions, picked cilantro, and squeezed lemon juice while Mom prepared hard boiled eggs and thinly sliced another raw onion. "Some people like to add the raw onion, some people don't," she said. "But I like it."
When the stew was just about ready, Mom added the ginger and garlic paste, and slices of cooked fish cake. Tasting the stew again, Mom scrunched up her nose, saying "Not enough garlic. Your Dad always likes more garlic." After about minute she announced, "Now it's ready. Let's eat." My Dad may be hard of hearing, but appeared immediately from the next room, bowl already in hand. I barely had a chance to take a photo of the table before he started piling garnishes onto his bowl of mohingha and devouring it. He was already nearing the bottom of his bowl when Mom exclaimed "Oh, I almost forgot!" and pulled out a jar of fried, minced garlic in oil. "Hmm, I didn't even miss it," Dad said, helping himself to seconds, with the fried garlic.
I helped myself to a bundle of noodles and ladled the mohingha over it so that puddled around them. I added a couple spoonfuls of lemon juice, raw onions, chopped scallions, cilantro leaves and a hard boiled egg. With each familiar bite I could taste how each step was essential to building the flavors of the mohingha. Diced onions caramelized in the first step added sweetness and body. The wedges of onion added to the boiling liquid had separated into soft mild petals and absorbed all the flavor of the broth. Raw thinly sliced onions were fresh, crunchy and acrid. The cold fresh garnishes added contrast to the hot steaming fish flavor, and the ginger-garlic paste and lemon juice not only brightened up the flavors, but gave the dish it's signature pungent aroma. This tasted exactly like I remembered, like home.
Mom's Mohingha
Here is a version of my Mom's recipe for mohingha, with a few modifications:
INGREDIENTS about 6-8 servings:
3 large catfish fillets, approx. 1-1/2 lbs.
1 6″ piece of ginger, peeled and cut into chunks
4 heads of garlic, peeled
2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
1 medium onion cut into wedges
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
thai fish sauce
chili powder
corn meal mixed with water
1 bunch scallions, washed and sliced
1 bunch cilantro, picked and roughly chopped
4 hard boiled eggs
1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
rice vermicelli
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil, add salt and cook rice vermicelli as directed on the package. Drain, and toss with some vegetable oil to keep from sticking. Set aside.
Bring 4 quarts of water and half of the ginger to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add the catfish fillets. Lightly poach the fillets until they are just cooked. Remove the fish and the ginger from the poaching liquid. Reserve all three separately.
Using a fork, break up the cooked fillets. Mince 6 cloves of garlic. Combine the remaining garlic, the poached ginger, and the remaining raw ginger in a blender. Blend into a paste, adding water as needed to loosen the mixture.
In a large dutch oven, saute the diced onions and minced garlic until the onions are transparent. Add the fish meat and season the mixture with fish sauce, chili powder, and paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes until all the flavors have blended. Add the poaching liquid, and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the onion wedges. Lower to a simmer, and stir in the corn meal paste. Season with finely ground black pepper and salt. Simmer gently until the corn meal has thickened and the fish fillets have broken up. Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for one minute.
Serve over rice noodles, garnished with scallions, cilantro, onions, hard boiled eggs, and lemon juice.
More on Burmese cuisine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_of_Myanmar


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The Bernerhof is a chalet-style hotel offering simple, comfortable accommodation in the heart of the resort. Conveniently located for the skiing, just one minute's walk from the Männlichen cable-car, the Bernerhof provides a good value base from which to explore the Jungfrau region's ski area.
Family friendly facilities: • Cots and linen
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•Part of the Jungfrau ski area •Quintessential mountain village •Lauberhorn World Cup piste
Wengen lies on a sunny shelf beneath some of the most recognisable mountains in the Alps - the north face of the Eiger, the Jungfrau and the Schilthorn. The fantastic skiing isn't the only reason this picturesque resort has seen returning visitors (James Bond included) for centuries: excellent restaurants, exciting excursions, abundant activities and fascinating history are also massive draws.
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The winter holidays passed without much celebration in Kyiv. The usually boisterous Ukrainians didn't even set off New Year's fireworks, leaving Ukraine's capital unusually dark and quiet, while a German-style holiday market on the square opposite the St. Sofiya cathedral was a pleasant exception. The government decided against putting up Christmas lights, and many private citizens followed suit. Amid a surge of unity and patriotism, many Ukrainians felt they had no right to celebrate during wartime. An intense foreboding about the future means that many were genuinely not looking forward to 2015. Although there seems to be no remaining capacity or desire for a "third Maidan," nationwide polls capture the disaffection and radicalization of the population. One third of Ukrainians see capital punishment as the proper answer to corruption.
Recent economic data help explain popular frustration. Ukraine's foreign currency reserves are plummeting, and currently stand at only $7.5 billion. According to Standard Bank's Timothy Ash, the reserves are equivalent to only five weeks of imports. (The IMF's rule of thumb is that a country should maintain at least three months of import cover.) Inflation has hit 24.9 percent, and this year's budget shortfall is expected to exceed 36 billion hryvnia, or about 8.2 percent of GDP. Having imposed capital controls, the authorities are struggling to control a growing currency black market. Kyiv faces the additional pressure of having to pay off Russian and other creditors, and the IMF has projected that this creates a $15 billion financing shortfall in 2015, which someone will have to fill. In a nutshell, Ukraine has little room to maneuver—or to misstep.
The West seems unenthusiastic about the prospect of having to bail out Ukraine once again. Default has never looked so real. The new $15 billion package the IMF says is needed to prevent default, however, is coming together rather slowly. The United States recently guaranteed Kyiv $2 billion in additional loan guarantees (contingent on reforms), the EU has pledged $2.1 billion (contingent on approval from EU governments), and Germany has offered $500 million (to be delivered only after planned expenditures are approved by Berlin).
The loudest advocate for an even bigger bailout is George Soros, who suggested that as much as $50 billion might be necessary to "save" Ukraine. He called for using untapped EU resources that had been earmarked for CEE member states during the 2008/2009 crisis. Regardless of the merits of individual elements of Soros's suggestion, the enormity of this figure betrays the fact that Ukraine's economy is spiraling out of control faster than expected. According to the governor of the Central Bank, economic output could already have fallen by as much as 10 percent, and the Financial Times estimates that Ukraine's debt-to-GDP ratio could approach 90 percent in 2015. This is more than double the 2013 ratio, and is likely unsustainable. At a minimum, some form of debt re-structuring will be necessary.
Soros's argument would be much stronger if the Ukrainian government had implemented a stellar reform program. Instead, Kyiv to date has mostly only muddled through. More of the same half-measures is beginning to look like the most realistic scenario for the future. Though further IMF support might help stave off bankruptcy, it will also represent another illustration of moral hazard. If the West prevents Ukraine from enduring the shock of serious reform, how confident can we be that the country will actually pursue a fresh start? Muddling through certainly will not be enough to raise confidence in the government or create the political impetus for serious structural reforms. If anything, it may only prolong the political and social agony.
The current Western approach to the crisis is in step with Kyiv's reform dance: one step forward, one step back. Ukraine's new budget, adopted after an 18-hour marathon session in parliament at the end of December, is a case in point. It was rubber-stamped through parliament in order to put Kyiv back in the good graces of the IMF. Yet as a fresh scandal has revealed, someone secretly added a billion hryvnia to the budget at the last minute. Although the budget includes various positive elements, it unfortunately further increases the role of the state. Once again, it is clear that the political elite wants to maintain their monopoly on money and power, while expecting ordinary people (and foreigners!) to pick up the tab. All this comes at a time when poor households are reportedly unaware of how to apply for new social benefits aimed at providing cushioning from the impact of various reforms. There is a reason why we now see the government devoting more energy to public relations than actual reforms: the former is easier under the current conditions.
It should come as no surprise that the most significant inhibitor of reforms is the development of "monopolies" of power, which investigative journalist-turned-lawmaker Serhiy Leshchenko has described in great detail. President Poroshenko, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk, and Dnipropetrovsk Governor Ihor Kolomoiskiy (the biggest oligarch beneficiary of the Maidan) are emerging as a powerful triumvirate, though their personal animosity and feuding may ultimately derail policymaking. There is already a tactical alliance forming between Yatsenuk and Kolomoiskiy against President Poroshenko, who has managed to increase his grip on power beyond the gates of the presidential administration building. The newly created Anti-Corruption Bureau is likely to include a foreigner, which should further strengthen Poroshenko's leverage vis-a-vis the two other centers of power.
The question is how long the current status quo—teetering on the edge of default while receiving delayed infusions of Western support—can continue. The lack of social cohesion may worsen as will the threat of low-level terrorism or conflicts among competing oligarchic clans and security officials.
If no bail out is forecoming, the risk of a resumption of (limited) war in Donbas is greater. The People's Republic of Donetsk (DNR)—whose population keeps dropping—is fighting for its own survival and needs a bailout from Moscow just as much as Kyiv needs one from the West. The renewed fighting at the Donetsk airport is likely another manifestation of Russia's pressure campaign against Ukraine, although it is hard (by Western logic) to imagine what Moscow hopes to gain ahead of the debate on whether to extend EU sanctions due to expire on March 31. By most accounts, the EU is divided over Russia. But Moscow seems as committed to a long conflict as the West is focused on quick fixes. One of the answers may lie with local factors: there are simply too many weapons and too little central control in Donbas. The Donetsk airport has become a symbol of Ukrainian heroism and could prove to be a test of President Poroshenko's capabilities as a commander in chief. Throw in Russia's deepening economic problems and growing nationalism, and the recent announcement of new rounds of mobilization in Ukraine, and it is clear that we are witnessing developments likely to fuel the creation of a new black hole in Europe.
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The Central Connecticut football team won it's school-record 10th game of the season, topping Robert Morris 49-28 in New Britain on Saturday afternoon. The win, along with a Duquesne loss at Bryant, gives the Blue Devils the 2019 Northeast Conference Championship. Central is now 10-1 overall on the season and 6-0 in NEC play. The finish the regular season at Duquesne next Saturday at 12 noon.
POSTGAME COMMENTS (and a new trophy!)
Senior quarterback Aaron Winchester rushed for four touchdowns and threw for another as the Blue Devils won their seventh straight game and reached 10 wins for the first time in school history. The previous record of nine wins had been accomplished in 1973 and 2009.
The Blue Devils rushed for 389 yards in the game led by 185 yards from junior Danley Exilhomme. Winchester added 91 yards on the ground to go with his four touchdowns. The Blue Devil defense forced four more turnovers, including three interceptions, to give them 18 interceptions on the season. Junior Dexter Lawson, Jr., had two to up his team-lead to six on the season.
The Blue Devils will complete the regular season on the road at Duquesne next Saturday at 12 p.m.
Score: Central Connecticut 49, Robert Morris 28
Records: Central Connecticut (10-1, 6-0 NEC), RMU (6-5, 5-1 NEC)
Location: Arute Field | New Britain, CT
- With the game tied 14-14 at the half, the Blue Devils scored 28 unanswered points to build a 42-14 lead with 10:55 left in the fourth quarter.
- The fifth defensive touchdown of the season for the Blue Devils came at the end of the third quarter when Jahlil Brown recovered a RMU fumble and took it 25-yards for the touchdown.
- Winchester scored on touchdown runs of 2, 10, 2 and 1 yard in the game. He also threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to junior Tyshaun James in the third quarter.
- The Blue Devil offense, which racked up 500 yards of total offense, held the ball for 41 of a possible 60 minutes in the win.
- Brown's interception in the third quarter helped change the tide in the game, leading to a CCSU touchdown on the following drive and a lead they would not relinquish for the remainder of the afternoon.
10 - Central set a program record with 10 wins in a single season.
- The 10th win is a new school-record for the Blue Devils, topping the previous record of nine wins established in 1973 and 2009.
- The trip to the NCAA FCS Playoffs is the second in the last three seasons for the Blue Devils. They also qualified in 2017.
- The four defensive turnovers give the Blue Devils 26 take-aways on the season. They are in the top-5 in the country in defensive turnovers and in turnover margin.
- Central had 29 first downs and their defense held RMU to nine first downs.
- The Blue Devil offense converted on 9-of-14 third downs, good for 64%.
- Central is now 16-2 in its last 18 NEC games.
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Sigfox Connect 2019
At the end of November, Mark and Gracey headed over to Singapore for the 2019 Sigfox Connect trade show. With 1400 attendees and 104 exhibitors, the Marina Bay Sands was buzzing with innovation.
A range of solution providers in tracking, monitoring, sustainability and security gathered to share their expertise with industry leaders and the Singapore public. The international conference was held over 2 days, showcasing new technologies and presenting new ideas on the innovation showcase stage.
We had a great time talking with other exhibitors and potential international customers. It has been very interesting for us to explore the possibilities of selling our products overseas and learning more about demand in foerign markets.
Thanks to everyone who came along, from the Tussock Innovation and Waterwatch team.


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Evening of May 22 a deputy was in Utica on a traffic stop and saw a pickup without license plates owned and usually driven by an individual known to have a revoked driver's license. The driver of that vehicle then sped off after seeing the deputy.
The deputy attempted to stop the pickup but the driver accelerated and was able to stop at a residence and flee. The vehicle door was left open and keys in the ignition. K-9 Zaki was called to the scene but this time the suspect was not found. The vehicle was towed and drug paraphernalia was seized from the vehicle.
Investigation continues and arrest(s) may be pending.
Afternoon of May 23 the LCSO assisted the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) on a 1 vehicle traffic crash investigation. The female driver was allegedly westbound on the outer road on the north side of U.S. 36 just west of the City of Chillicothe. For unknown reason the driver crossed both the west and east bound lanes of traffic on U.S. 36 and struck a large sign and finally coming to rest of the south side of the roadway.
The driver allegedly fled on foot from the damaged vehicle into the brushy area south of the crash. An immediate search of the area took place but the driver was not immediately found. With continued investigation on May 24 the MSHP located the driver at a residence in Chillicothe.
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Special Event
Stories of Strength:
An Evening of Stories from Maryland's Foster and Disconnected Youth
Thursday, October 10, 2019
6:00 pm
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An evening of stories to raise funds for Pressley Ridge, a nonprofit that helps rebuild communities and families by providing innovative and diverse services for children, adults and families. Proceeds benefit the youth of Pressley Ridge Maryland, including the New Pathways programs for workforce development and independent living, as well as behavioral health and foster care.


text: Jamaican national robbed at gunpoint in Tobago Loop News Created : 25 September 2019 Caribbean News Police are investigating a report in which a Jamaican national was robbed at gunpoint in Carnbee, Tobago. The incident took place around 8:00 pm on Monday, along Auchenskeoch Road, Carnbee. Police officers were told that the victim was at the Carnbee Service Station when he was accosted by two masked men. One of the men was armed with a firearm and placed the weapon against the victim's back as he announced a hold-up. The two men then proceeded to take the victim's cash, cellular phone, and other valuables, in addition to the proceeds from the station – an estimated $9,783. The gunmen then escaped in a waiting white Mitsubishi Lancer motor vehicle which didn't have any registration plates. The police were notified, and a team of officers led by Sgt Wilson and W-Cpl Williams visited the scene. CCTV footage was reviewed, and crime scene investigators found workable prints. Sgt Wilson is continuing inquiries. More on this as it becomes available. Get the latest local and international news straight to your mobile phone for free: