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This week, Tina challenge use to pick a place. To be honest, it was not an easy task, since I found that every place is special and has its own character. When I tried to recall back the memories about the places I had visited in the past, Bratislava popped into my mind. Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, where I visited couple of years ago, with my friend, T.
After spending three nights in Budapest, T and I continued our journey to Prague. But, before issuing the train ticket, we realized that we were going to pass Bratislava on our way to Prague. Then, the idea to stop over in Bratislava came into our mind. Instead of issuing ticket to Prague, we changed our destination to Bratislava.
We left Budapest at 10 am after having our last breakfast in Budapest. We hopped on the train, and got one compartment for ourselves. In the middle of our journey, a Slovak girl joined us. She was on her way to London. She was a bit surprised when she found out that we were heading to Bratislava instead of Prague.
"I am so happy to hear you're going to Bratislava. Normally, people just ignore it and go straight to Prague," she said.
The journey took two hours. There were no particular things attracted my eyes, and I did not take so many pictures along the way. Instead, T and I spent our time by chatting with that Slovak girl. At 12.00 pm, we arrived at Bratislava train station. After saying goodbye to our companion, we hopped off the train and entered the station. If the train station in Budapest looked so old, the one in Bratislava looked much older. There were not so many people waiting there.
We left the station and walked towards the tram station located opposite to train station. Our purpose was going to the old town or in Slovak known as Staré Mesto where our last minute booked hotel was located. Unfortunately, T's mobile phone could not operate all of a sudden. So we could not check the bus number or tram to get there. We tried to ask an old man, but again, unfortunately he answered with sorry look, "Sorry. No English."
We tried our luck to ask another person. Nonetheless, we were not so lucky. We found that the old generations were not really familiar with English. We were almost frustrated when a young man came to us and asked if we need some help, of course in English. This young guy was so generous. He told us the type of tram that passed the old town, with some sketch that he draw for us. God bless him.
Finally, we arrived at the Old Town. From here, we followed the instruction that I downloaded from the booking site. It was not easy to reach. In five minutes, we arrived in front of the receptionist. The young reception was waiting for us. After finishing all transaction, he showed us our room which was located at the attic. However, there were many lights coming inside from some windows. We were happy with our room.
Since we just spent one night only in Bratislava, we did not want to loose many time. After putting our luggage, we left the hotel to explore the town. We stopped at one restaurant to get out lunch. I got a big beef burger and T got goulash, a special cuisine from Central Europe.Bratislava was not on our list. But, we were happy that we made decision to pick Bratislava to stopover. Let me tell you why.
Even though it was just became a capital of Slovakia after the end of Communist rule in Czechoslovakia in 1989 during Velvet Revolution, the city had written history for centuries. Influenced by people from different nations and religions, Bratislava once was a coronation site of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1978. The city has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian, and German historical figures. It was always nice feeling to be in a place where once important histories took place.
The old town was lovely. It is charming with many interesting places around. We knew that it was impossible to see everything in one day. Therefore, we did not set specific destination. We just walked following our heart. The weather was nice too. It was the first day I felt warm since I arrived in Europe. With population around 400 thousands people, Bratislava is a smaller capitals in Europe. It was not crowded and we were not worried about getting squeezed in pedestrian or street. Please wear the comfort walking shoes to walk on the cobble stone. When we walked, we found cities direction sign on the street. We were so excited when we saw our capital 'Jakarta' was written there. Many places were only within short walking distance. We did not even use the tram or train to explore. At the right and left sides of streets, there were many cute shops around, that made walking and window shopping were more enjoyable. At one street, we found a shop wit the tittle 'Ethno Sumba'. Sumba is one of the island in Indonesia. Another surprise for us. Indonesia is quite well known here. Even though the old town is easy to navigate, we got lost several times when walking in the narrow alleys, but the locals helped us to find our way. When we got rest at the yard of St. Martin's Cathedral, we found some boxes of meals, with "Free meals to those who need" written on the top. Good people are exist. Bratislava also has its unique architecture. Even though it could not be compared to Prague or Budapest, but it does have its own charm by mixing the baroque, art nouveau, and socialist realist, and modern buildings altogether.
When we walked back to our hotel, many restaurants had opened the tables outside. Customers enjoyed their dinner, entertained by classical musics played by street musicians. The evening at the old town was like the open air opera. Everywhere we went, we were spoiled by the sound of music. T and I realized that Bratislava has a lot to offer. We wish we had more time in Bratislava.


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Last week, the Supreme Court in James v. City of Boise unanimously and summarily reversed a decision by the Idaho Supreme Court wherein the state high court asserted that the U.S. Supreme Court lacked the power to limit state court power to award attorney's fees to a prevailing party on a federal claim. At first blush, the U.S. Supreme Court's opinion might seem of little interest and practical importance: The Idaho Supreme Court was plainly wrong, and the point at issue seems narrow. Examination of the state supreme court's opinion highlights that the state court was urging a particular limitation on the U.S. Supreme Court's power to limit the state judiciaries' discretion, especially based upon cases appealed from lower federal courts (and not state courts). Seen in this light, the Supreme Court's decision in James has ramifications for another state judiciary that has asserted that it may not be bound by governing Supreme Court precedent: Alabama Chief Justice Roy MooreRoy Stewart MooreLong-shot Espy campaign sees national boost in weeks before election Ocasio-Cortez slams Tulsi Gabbard for amplifying ballot harvesting video Doug Jones says he will not support Supreme Court nominee before election MORE's administrative order to the Alabama Probate Courts not to issue marriage certificates to same-sex couples, even in the wake of the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges finding a constitutional right to same-sex marriage.
James involved an action by a private citizen, Melene James, against members of the Boise Police Department and the city of Boise, Idaho. James brought suit in state court under a federal civil rights statute — Section 1983 of title 42 of the United States Code — that entitles a person to relief when a state actor violates his or her federal constitutional rights. The Idaho Supreme Court affirmed the state trial court's ruling against the plaintiff, including the award of attorney's fees in favor of the defendants.
The U.S. Supreme Court concerned itself only with the attorney's fees portion of the state supreme court decision. A provision of federal law — Section 1988 of title 42 of the United States Code — authorizes the awarding of attorney's fees to prevailing parties in section 1983 cases. In a 1980 opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court interpreted Section 1988 to allow a defendant to collect attorney's fees only where the plaintiff's case was "frivolous, unreasonable, or without foundation." Nevertheless, the Idaho Supreme Court awarded attorney's fees without finding that the plaintiff's case was frivolous, unreasonable or without foundation. Indeed, the state high court expressly disclaimed the notion that the U.S. Supreme Court's interpretation of Section 1988 was binding on it, or more generally, on the Idaho state courts. The state court first observed that "[t]he statute does not contain any such limitation. It permits the award of attorney fees to the prevailing party in the discretion of the court." The state high court noted that the Supreme Court's interpretation of Section 1988 arose out of "appeals from cases in federal district courts" as opposed to state courts, and then claimed: "Although the Supreme Court may have the authority to limit the discretion of lower federal courts, it does not have the authority to limit the discretion of state courts where such limitation is not contained in the statute." The Idaho Supreme Court thus acknowledged governing Supreme Court precedent, but concluded that it wasn't obligated to follow that precedent.
At a broad level, the Idaho Supreme Court was plainly wrong. The Constitution declares federal law the supreme law of the land. And precedent going back two centuries makes clear that the U.S. Supreme Court is the definitive expositor of that supreme law, and that its interpretations are binding on the courts of the various states.
It is informative, however, to get a handle on exactly what the Idaho Supreme Court purported to hold. As an initial matter, the Idaho Supreme Court certainly did not assert that it was not bound to follow governing federal statutes. The state court applied Section 1983, and purported to apply Section 1988's fee-shifting provision (though under its own interpretation).
Second, one might think that the state court took the position that the U.S. Supreme Court does not issue binding rulings on matters that go beyond the plain language of statutes. But other portions of the Idaho Supreme Court opinion make clear that that is not the case. The Idaho Supreme Court allowed the police officers to invoke "qualified immunity" — that is, to argue that they were immune from the plaintiff's lawsuit because they did not violate any of the plaintiff's constitutional rights that were "clearly established" at the time of the incident in question. But "qualified immunity" is not the product of any congressional statute; it is, rather, a judge-made creation. Yet the Idaho Supreme Court does not hesitate to follow federal precedent — and, in particular, Supreme Court precedent — on qualified immunity.
Third, one might think, more narrowly, that the Idaho Supreme Court meant to challenge the U.S. Supreme Court's power to issue binding rulings on judicial discretion in the context of federal statutory regimes. Here, again, however, other portions of the Idaho Supreme Court opinion belie this understanding. A state officer may lay claim to qualified immunity if either (1) the officer did not in fact violate the plaintiff's constitutional rights, or (2) any such rights that may have been violated were not clearly established at the time of the alleged incent. In a 2009 case, Pearson v. Callahan, the U.S. Supreme Court held that lower courts have discretion to address first either of those two inquiries. Tellingly, the Idaho Supreme Court in James invoked Pearson v. Callahan specifically for the "discretion" to decide the case based upon the second inquiry.
This leaves a reading of the Idaho Supreme Court's opinion that the U.S. Supreme Court did not effectively limit the state courts' discretion to award attorney's fees because the U.S. Supreme Court announced its precedent in cases originating in the lower federal courts, not state courts. The state high court expressed a disagreement with the U.S. Supreme Court over the interpretation of the statute, and concluded that (since the U.S. Supreme Court precedent was not binding) it would adhere to its own interpretation. This argument echoes a point made by Alabama Chief Justice Moore, who asserted that, insofar as the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision arose out of a regional federal circuit, its scope did not necessarily extend beyond the states in that region. But this assertion is incorrect: Supreme Court holdings are binding on all lower courts, state and federal. The Supreme Court need not decide the same issue again and again with respect to each lower court.
The Idaho Supreme Court opinion in James goes farther still, suggesting that the U.S. Supreme Court lacks the power to limit the state courts' discretion to award attorney's fees. This argument seems to be grounded in the notion that state courts enjoy inherent power — not subject to U.S. Supreme Court regulation — to shift fees. Bolstering this view somewhat is some evidence that Congress enacted Section 1988 in response to a 1975 Supreme Court case — Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. v. Wilderness Society — holding that the federal courts lacked inherent authority to shift attorney's fees. The problem here is that Congress enacted section 1988 without limiting its application to the federal courts, and indeed the Idaho Supreme Court acknowledged Section 1988's applicability in the case before it. This fallback on state judicial independence in the face of clearly applicable federal law again sounds akin to the argument advanced by Moore in his administrative order.
The Supreme Court in James repeated the sage point offered by famed Justice Joseph Story 200 years ago: If state courts were permitted to disregard the Court's rulings on federal law, "the laws, the treaties, and the Constitution, of the United States would be different in different states; and might, perhaps, never have precisely the same construction, obligation, or efficacy, in any two states." The Supreme Court is the final expositor of federal law, and the rule of law expects lower courts — state as well as federal — to recognize this, whether the lower court agrees with the Supreme Court's reasoning or not, and whatever the magnitude of the issue.
Nash is professor of law at Emory University School of Law. He specializes in the study of courts and judges, federal courts and federal jurisdiction, legislation and regulation, and environmental law. Follow him on Twitter @JonathanRNash.

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Conserving Traditional Crop Diversity and Wild Medicinal Plants in Morocco
Abderrahim Ouarghidi, Ph.D.
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The Moroccan proverb "New things have a charm and old ones should be preserved" has wide applicability in current Moroccan agricultural practices and attitudes toward conventional and local crop varieties. The revealing adage is part of the Moroccan identity and way of life. Moroccan people are committed to establishing a distinctive modernity based upon existing cultural traditions of which high value is placed.
For instance, there is great preference for local or "beldi" foods, such as "a'slhur" (pure unfiltered honey), "zit ud" (olive oil), and "shriha skouria" (a local fig variety) that have always been appreciated and valued delicacies. Nearly all Moroccan communities consider "beldi" food items to be healthy, tasty, and nutritious.
Despite this, government agencies responsible for deciding agricultural policy and education in Morocco often focus heavily on commercialization, profit, and production for global markets. The effort to create a continuously thriving agricultural sector has undoubtedly positioned Morocco as a key producer of fruits and vegetables for European and international markets. However, in the process, local knowledge and practices of small-scale farmers have been inadvertently undermined, consequently leading to the loss of agrobiodiversity and traditional crop varieties.
Although such crop varieties are highlighted in Morocco's "Green" strategic plan for agriculture, limited attention has been given to local crops, agricultural practices, and species, which represent a fundamental genetic resource for small farmers and the future of these crops on a global scale. The genetic diversity preserved in crop varieties can provide the raw materials needed to ensure continued production in the face of water scarcity as well as rapid climate and environmental changes.
Promoting local seed diversity results in greater diversity of crops on farms, thereby providing resilience to environmental and market shocks while simultaneously maintaining local practices and values. Growing traditional varieties in addition to those for export would allow farmers to also target local markets and support healthy aspects of customary Moroccan diets and cuisine.
To help return conventional crop varieties to farms in Morocco, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) has been working with the Farmer-to-Farmer program (funded by USAID and administered by Land O' Lakes) to assess the current status of local agrobiodiversity and create a seed bank to preserve local crops, wild relatives, and wild medicinal plants. The mission of this project is to demonstrate the inherent value of these crops and their wild relatives as well as to make sure farmers who reintroduce such varieties to their farms have access to planting material. This work supports HAF's greater mission to achieve sustainable agricultural development and promote sustainable local varieties and practices for both food security and conservation in Morocco.
The extensive assessment we performed in the fall and winter of 2017-18 suggests a tremendous shift has occurred, resulting in the loss of local crop varieties and genotypes in addition to accustomed agricultural practices. We found widespread replacement of diverse, standard varieties with very few high-yielding ones, including apples, almonds, and plums. These newly introduced crops are considered "modern" and genetically enhanced, and are heavily championed by governmental programs encouraging intensive agriculture. Agricultural priorities for export markets promoted through different programs are directly contributing to genetic erosion and, in some cases, lead to unsustainable agriculture.
There is an immediate need for greater attention to the inequality in access to the benefits of current agricultural transitions, especially for small-scale farmers in terms of agricultural inputs and vulnerability to both market and environmental shocks. During our fieldwork, several farmers raised concerns regarding the cost of treatment for infected modern varieties of apples in addition to the amount of labor needed to grow them. According to farmers, crops bred from traditional "beldi" varieties not only minimize costs but also require less intervention.
Another way in which HAF aims to alleviate these issues is by collecting seeds from wild plants with economic value. Some households in parts of rural Morocco gain a substantial portion of their income through the sale of medicinal plants collected from the wild. Collectors and stakeholders of medicinal plants stated that the populations of some plants – including pellitory, wild sage, and thyme – are decreasing, and that they are keen to discuss the possibility of domesticating them.
In addition to creating a Seed Bank system to preserve crop varieties and threatened wild endemic species, it is imperative to implement creative, inclusive, and diverse approaches to improve agriculture and livelihoods. Local communities must be respected for the real value they add to agrobiodiversity and food systems. In this context, HAF is playing an important role working with local farmers to guarantee the use of local crop varieties and species that use water efficiently as well as require less pesticides and insecticides.
Dr. Abderrahim Ouarghidi – a High Atlas Foundation Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer – is an Assistant Research Professor at the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management, Pennsylvania State University.
Photo: Abderrahim Ouarghidi (author) discussing with a farmer about varieties of local crop seeds and medicinal plants in the Ouirgane municipality, Marrakech region, Morocco.
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Blackjack is a card game where a punter tries to defeat the dealer with a blackjack score (21) or a hand that has a better count that the dealer. One of the rarest blackjack games that you can find is Blackjack with Early Payout. It is actually a variation of blackjack which comes with a higher payout percentage. This is because in this game the players have the liberty to quit at any time they want, even when the game is in progress. Thus, players can cash out what they have won. Moreover, more punters join the table which makes the game even more fun with each round lasting a bit longer.
All the above-mentioned positive aspects lead to the popularity of the title among the punters. Thus, they have come up with a basic strategy to play blackjack with early payout. This will enable them to win as much cash as they can. Nevertheless, before you give this title a try, punters should know that the features and rules of the title for increasing their winning odds.
Tips to Play Live Blackjack with Early Payout
● Key Pointers
In a majority of the live dealer casino, Live Blackjack with Early Payout, gamblers will be able to play it instantly through the browser. As a matter of fact, in the multi-hand mode, players will be able to play up to 3 hands in every game. Customers also have the option to place side bets that has good payout rates. They will also be able to chat with the dealer. No doubt, the best aspect is you will be able to quit the game while it is in progress ad cash out the money you have won.
● Rules
The game sessions begin as soon as you join the table and place another initial bet. You will be dealt 2 face-up cards by the dealer while he gets one face down and one face-up card. The hand will be completed by the live casino dealer as per the strategy. You can quit the game at any time and ask for an early payout. This is based on the hand strength of the player and the strength of the face-up card of the dealer.
● Side Bets
Players can make two side bets while playing this blackjack variation. These are rummy and pairs bet. The payout rates vary with the gambling site. Also, the winning combination can be different. For instance, the live casinos powered by ViG offer 11:1 payout when the first 2 cards are a pair, doesn't matter if they are perfect or not. While, the rummy side bet will pay 9:1 when the first 2 cards of the punter and the face-up card of the dealer make 3 of a kind, 3 card flush, or 3 straight.
What Makes the Game Unique?
Like every other blackjack variant, this too has some unique features. There are many things which you cannot find in other games. For instance, one player will be able to join a single table. Moreover, the hands will be played as per the optimal strategy is chosen by the dealer. The player can either choose to go with it or not. However, the most important feature is the ability to ask for an early payout.
Is Early Payout Good or Bad?
Taking all the details into account, it can be said that it is a good thing. When you are dealt a bad hand, you can save your initial bet and demand an early payout and try out your luck in the next game. Since the move is calculated by the dealer, the house edge is pretty low.
Places Offering Blackjack with Early Payout
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It's impossible to fully measure the impact Hillary Clinton's rise to become the first woman major party nominee for President will have on our nation's gender trends. We don't know how many 12-year-old girls will think differently about their futures because of her accomplishment. Supporters and non-supporters alike must acknowledge that a milestone has been reached.
We can hope that other long-elusive goals are served by this historic moment. One is adding more women to corporate boards of directors and top-level executive seats in which women are under-represented. According to a 2015 Forum of Executive Women report, women held only 13 percent of board seats and 13 percent of executive seats at the Philadelphia region's 100 largest companies. Our society misses out by failing to fully engage women leaders.
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Motherhood is nothing less than an R&D job. As each milestone passes, new research, new planning along with implementation come in our way.- Bumpnmum
Starting from 'what to pack in my hospital bag', to 'choosing the best baby bottle' and 'how to introduce solids to the baby', we need to invest ourselves in lots of research. In amongst major milestones, a shift from exclusive breastfeeding or formula feeding to solid food is one of the biggest milestones of a baby's first year.
It's been two years since the little K had started solids. Start early and slowly with healthy food was my only formula while I introduced solids to my little K. For me, it's not important whether or not my baby eat a full plate. But what is not okay with me if my baby eats something unhealthy.
Even the teeny portion is enough if it's healthy. The initial phase of this milestone was not so easy for me.
To fill his small tummy with healthy and important nutrients, was really difficult. A toddler tantrum happens a lot at mealtimes. This also happened to me multiple times a day. In addition to healthy solids, I also want to serve him some healthy variant of milk. Plain milk is not enough for a growing child. Then I remember my childhood days.
My mom used to give us warm milk prepared with dried fruits and nuts. Apart from amazing taste, this milk also contained several health benefits.
Unlike me, my baby refuses to eat anything warm. So I decided to serve him a cool and healthy variant of milk. It's Thandai. Thandai is an exotic mix of Indian spices, nuts and full-fat milk drink mainly prepared during hot summer months. This milk-based drink not only has multiple health benefits but also has a cooling effect on our body. Thandai is a tastiest and healthiest way to add milk in a kid's diet. And the best thing you can skip any ingredients and prepare according to your baby's liking.
Homemade Thandai Recipe for kids
This Thandai recipe is prepared with a combination of dry nuts, rose petal paste, saffron strands, black peppercorns, fennel seeds, and spices.
Thandai is also known as Shardai and often associated with the Mahashivratri or Holi festival. From toddlers to grandparents, this is the perfect dessert for everyone! So, here is the recipe for you.
What goes into making Thandai?
Thandai is made-up of the following ingredients:
- Almonds – ¼ cup
- Poppy seeds/ Khus Khus – ¼ cup
- Watermelon seeds/ Magaz – ¼ cup
- Cashew nuts/ Kaju-¼ cup
- Fennel seeds – 2 table spoon
- Black pepper – 1 table spoon
- Cardamom – 2 table spoon
- Saffron or Yellow Food Color – 1 tea spoon
- Cinnamon – 1 tea spoon
- Rose petals/Rose Water – ¼ cup
- Milk – 3 cup
- Sugar – 1/2 cup
How to Make Thandai Drink for Toddlers?
- For Thandai Masala, in a bowl mix Black peppercorns, Poppy Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Melon Seeds, Cashew nuts.
- Soak all the ingredients in 1/2 Cup water for 2-3 hours.
- After 2-3 hours, peel skin off the Almonds.
- Strain the water and grind the soaked ingredients in a blender to make a smooth paste. Use water if needed. Keep Thandai Masala aside.
- Boil milk in a Pan and add Sugar, Cardamom Powder and Mix well.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes then switch off the flame.
- Add saffron yellow food color or saffron strands (soaked and rubbed in little warm milk) and Rose Essence.
- Add the Thandai Masala paste to the hot milk and mix well.
- When Thandai comes to room temperature refrigerate for at least 4-8 hours or overnight.
- After 8 hours, give Thandai a good mix. Thandai is ready to be served.
- Pour the Thandai in serving glasses.
- You can strain the mixture before serving if you want it smooth, but if you like the coarse mouth-feel of ground almonds and poppy seeds, you can enjoy the drink as it is without straining.
- Garnish it with rose petals and dry fruits.
- Thandai is best served chilled! Refrigerate again until needed.
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Go ahead make and enjoy this cooling and instant energizer beverage, with its magical properties in abundance. Do try out this recipe below and let me know how it turns out!
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Corporation tax has been a hot topic recently, with many big companies landing themselves in hot water over it.
For example, Google paid just £36m in UK corporation tax on its revenue of over a billion pounds, as business is channelled through Ireland, where the tax is only 12.5%.
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October 8, 2020 -- When high school football playoffs begin this weekend, it will take the Bruins at Briggs High School about 30 minutes to get to Teays Valley in Pickaway County. That's a chip shot compared to how long it's been since Briggs has been in playoff contention. Thirty years ago was the last time Briggs made it to the state playoffs.
"This is a great experience," said Head Football Coach Harold Bates. "You have to look at it as a once in a lifetime event because you don't know when your team will make the playoffs again."
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's high school football season is much different. Instead of the usual 10 games, the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) okayed a shorter season and decided every football team in the state is going to the playoffs.
"This is an unusual year, and if changing the playoff rules provides all these football players an incredible opportunity, it's all worth it," said Bates.
Briggs Senior Aaron Whiteside couldn't agree more.
"This is my last chance since I am a senior. To make it to the playoffs is amazing," said the defensive lineman.
At Briggs' last practice before the playoffs, Bates and his coaches walked through plays and delivered a very clear message.
"Stay focused. Tomorrow is too big to lose," said Coach Bates.
Briggs is not the only school to benefit from this playoff pandemic perk. District records from the 1970s show that four high schools haven't made it to the playoffs in 50 years.
They are Columbus Africentric Early College, Linden-McKinley STEM Academy 7-12, South 7-12, and Whetstone High School.
Below is a list of other CCS high schools and the year they last played in a state football playoff game.
See below for a full schedule of District playoff football games this weekend:


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text: Hern the Hunter was a ghost with great horns upon his head who is said to have haunted Windsor Park. When the Merry Wives of Windsor, in Shakespeare's play, wished to punish Sir John Falstaff still further they induced him to dress up as Hern the Hunter and keep an appointment with them at midnight in the park. Instead of coming alone, however, the Merry Wives brought a host of people from Windsor, disguised as fairies, who made rings round the bogus hunter, lynching him and beating him until the fat knight at long last was brought to his senses. The Elizabethans were firm believers in ghosts, and the people of Windsor no more doubted the existence of the real Hern the Hunter than they did the presence of the royal palace in their midst. They imagined him to hunt the stags at midnight, and any strange sound that came from the woods at that time would cause them to whisper to each other with bated breath: " There goes Hern the Hunter." === THE VICAR OF BRAY? The Vicar of Bray was a gentleman whose name you often hear during an election, for candidates are fond of bestowing the title upon those of their opponents whom they charge with altering their opinions to suit their own ends. Simon Alleyn, Vicar of Bray, certainly wore his convictions lightly. In the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI he was Protestant; in Mary's reign he turned Catholic, and when Elizabeth came to the throne he once again became Protestant, resolved, whoever the monarch might be, to die the Vicar of Bray. There was another vicar, one Simon Symonds, who is reputed to have been an Independent during the Protectorate, High Churchman in the reign of Charles II, Papist under James II, and a moderate Protestant under William and Mary. It will be seen from this that the Vicar of Bray is an excellent title to give to a politician who is not consistent in his views, but simply alters them as occasion would dictate.


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|The Nightingale Society
|December 2017
Report from Lynn McDonald, co-founder, 1 December 2017
The BBC – Corrupt Again
A complaint about the portrayal of Mary Seacole during Black History month on the BBC's website finally got an answer. Nothing wrong with it! Audience Services even asserts that it was accurate (not answering the substance of the complaint, giving specific inaccuracies). Worse, it has a new excuse: it was "in line with audience expectations."
So, the BBC can put out misinformation year-after-year and then give, as an excuse for its misinformation, that the audience expects it!
Encouragement in Academe
(This item is also in the email of the Collected Works of Florence Nightingale.) A new book on sociological theory has a full chapter on Nightingale as a social thinker. The authors are professors at the National University of Singapore, Syed Farid Alatas and Vineeta Sinha, the latter the author of the Nightingale article. Their (joint) introduction highlights Eurocentrism and androcentrism in sociological theory, and shows how thinkers like Nightingale produced strong material that was ignored. Congratulations, and let us hope this encourages other authors to pursue women thinkers. (The book also has a chapter on Nightingale's co-worker on numerous issues, Harriet Martineau.)
Nightingale Bicentenary
The bicentenary for 2020 will be the main subject for the meeting of the Nightingale Society scheduled for March 12, 2108, at the Royal Statistical Society.[CORRECTION]
David Green, director of the Florence Nightingale Museum, who is taking a leadership role in coordinating the planning for this, asks for people to contact him with plans. A Calendar is in preparation.
We encourage nursing organizations, everywhere, to plan some kind of activity — some focus on Nightingale at a conference (perhaps one routinely held), publication (a special issue, or a series of articles throughout 2020).
Or — for those in places where Nightingale lived and worked — a walk, visits, tours of hospitals she influenced.
The same goes for organizations on statistics, history, public health and the environment — all concerns on which Nightingale made significant contributions.
Nightingale Society meeting
Plan to attend if possible: March 12, 2018, in London at the Royal Statistical Society.


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"Emancipation of women has made them lose their mystery."
"Women's natural role is to be a pillar of the family."
"Hollywood amuses me. Holier-than-thou for the public and unholier-than-the-devil in reality"
"The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much freedom from it."


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Diamond Platinumz´s mother recently posted a photo of her grandchildren (from Zari) and captioned it.
However, a fan struck back reminding the granny that her grandchildren are now currently under another man´s roof.
A fan soon after had this comment for the singer´s mother:
Watoto wana Baba mwingine sasa msilete gundu jamani tulieni na magoli ya mpira.
Kwa waganda watoto wana wenyewe sasa?sheri_jones
Diamond Platinumz´ mother shot back at the fan seemingly telling her that since she knows so much about bringing up kids, she could as well be their aunt.
We can tell from the fan´s post that she must be Ugandan, and this comes after Diamond Platinumz ashamed the entire Uganda Republic.
The Bongo flava artist publicly tore apart the Ugandans on his post through Zari, asking her to tag all Ugandans.
This was sparked off by a game that saw Tanzania win 3-1 against Uganda over the weekend and couldn´t help but ashame his ex-lover´s origin.
The fan on Mama Dangote´s page might have been a wounded lioness that could not hold, but to strike back at the slightest opportunity she got.
Zari alisema kaachana na mond kama mpenzi lakinimsio kama baba na alisisitiza kuwa ugomvi wake na mond bibi tiffa ausiki so bibi ataendelea kuwa bibi tu aijalishi mond kadate wangapijacklineclaverymc
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Endeles tu kuwapenda maana ni damu ya mwanao.keziahsanyu
So youhave remembered to post them today?eunicekudai
Bibiwa mtoto wa Hamisa na Zari ila mtoto wa Hamisa yeye hapostiwi na bibi yake.salehsamir
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Advanced Composites Market to Grow 10.89% CAGR by 2022
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PUNE, India, October 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
The advanced composites market will reach $38.41 billion by 2022 from $22.91 by 2017 at a CAGR of 10.89% between 2017 and 2022 driven by increasing use of advanced composites in the aerospace & defense, transportation, sporting goods, wind energy, and civil engineering end-use industries; while North America is the largest consumer of advanced composites in the world followed by Europe according to RnRMarketResearch.
Browse 85 Market Data Tables and 48 Figures spread through 180 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Advanced Composites Market - Global Forecast to 2022" http://www.rnrmarketresearch.com/advanced-composites-market-by-type-carbon-s-glass-aramid-by-manufacturing-process-by-resin-type-thermoplastics-and-thermosetting-by-application-aerospace-defense-automotive-wind-sporting-goods-pipe-tanks-construction-marine-a-market-report.html .
The aerospace & defense industry is projected to lead the advanced composites market during the forecast period in terms of both, volume and value. The growth of this industry segment of the advanced composites market can be attributed to increased use of advanced composites in aircraft structures. Advanced composites are used in various aircraft structures such as wings, fuselage, and aircraft interiors, among others as these can survive extreme operating conditions such as high stress, shocks, and impact loads. Thus, there is an increase in the demand for advanced composites for the manufacture of new generation aircraft such as Airbus A350 XWB and A320neo, and the Boeing 787 and 737 MAX.
The key players profiled in the advanced composites market are Solvay, Koninklijke Ten Cate bv, Huntsman Corporation LLC, Toray Industries Inc., Teijin Limited, Owens Corning, Hexcel Corporation, SGL Group, Weyerhaeuser, Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation and Jushi Group.
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The Europe advanced composites market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR in terms of both, value and volume between 2017 and 2022. North America is the largest consumer of advanced composites in the world, followed by Europe. Both, Europe and North America are expected to be the most promising markets for advanced composites during the next five years. Mass production in the transportation and aerospace & defense industries with the use of advanced composites is a major factor that is expected to lead to the growth of the Europe and North America advanced composites markets. The US is the largest market in North America due to a high demand for advanced composites from the transportation and aerospace & defense industries.
The advanced composites are being used in various other applications such as medical, oil & gas, and energy & power, among others. These are being used to manufacture reactors, and healthcare equipment, among others. Among fiber types, the carbon fiber composites segment is projected to lead the advanced composites market during the forecast period in terms of both volume and value. Carbon fibers account for over 70% of the reinforcements used for the manufacture of advanced composites across the globe.
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In the process of determining and verifying the advanced composites market sizes gathered through secondary research for the composites market, its segments and subsegments, extensive primary interviews have been conducted. The breakdown of these primary interviews has been given as follows:-
- By Company Type: Tier 1 - 10%, Tier 2 - 25%, and Tier 3 - 65%.
- By Designation: C-level - 10%, Director Level - 30%,and Others - 60%
- By Region: North America - 20%, Europe - 15%, Asia-Pacific - 45%, South America - 11% and the Middle East & Africa - 9%
This report covers the global advanced composites market and forecasts the market size till 2022. The report includes market segmentation on the basis of fiber type, resin type, end-use industry, manufacturing process, and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa). The Porter's Five Force analysis, along with drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities of the market have been discussed in the report. The report also provides company profiles and competitive benchmarking adopted by the major players of the global advanced composites market.
Another research titled Epoxy Composite Market Global Forecast to 2021 says, the epoxy composite market is projected to reach $33.06 billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.34% between 2016 and 2021. Wind energy is expected to be the fastest-growing end-user industry segment of the epoxy composite market, in terms of value and volume. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing market for epoxy composite. Companies such as Cytec Solvay Group (Belgium), Royal TenCate N.V. (Netherlands), Teijin Limited (Japan), Toray Industries, INC. (Japan), Hexcel Corporation (U.S.), SGL Group (Germany), Gurit Holdings AG (Switzerland), Park Electrochemical Corporation (U.S.), Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd. (Japan), Axiom Materials (California, U.S.), Kemrock Industries and Exports Limited (India), Sumitomo Bakelite Co. Ltd. (Japan), Myko Engineering (Israel), Rotec Composite Group B.V. (Netherlands), Barrday (Canada), Gordon Composites, Inc. (U.S.), Hindoostan Composite Solutions (India), ATL Composites (Australia), IDI Composites (U.S.), Isosport (Germany) have been profiled in this 164 pages research report available athttp://www.rnrmarketresearch.com/epoxy-composite-market-by-fiber-type-glass-carbon-manufacturing-process-lay-up-compression-molding-resin-injection-resin-transfer-molding-filament-winding-and-pultrusion-end-use-industry-and-region-gl-st-to-2021-market-report.html .
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When the heat is on, most of us tend to reach out for a sweet, fizzy drink to keep cool. The ongoing war against sugar suggests that soft drinks and energy drinks are a major contributor to childhood obesity epidemic. There are spoonfuls of processed sugar hiding in those chilled cans which health experts claim 'are nothing but empty calories'. Moreover, these drinks may also contain caffeine, artificial flavouring and preservatives which should be avoided wherever possible.
A new study, published online in the journal JAMA Pediatrics, adds to this growing concern. It indicates that a woman who drinks sugary drinks may transfer the risk of being obese to her newborn. Consumption of soft drinks by pregnant women lead to an increased risk of high body mass index (BMI) leading to being overweight in infants.
The findings show that daily consumption of artificially sweetened beverages, compared with no consumption of such beverages, was associated with an increase in infant BMI and a two-fold increased risk of an infant being overweight at age one. "The results provide the first human evidence that artificial sweetener consumption during pregnancy may increase the risk of early childhood overweight," said Meghan B Azad from the University of Manitoba in Canada.


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Whether you are planning a banquet, a dinner, or a reception, a special event at The Culinary Institute of Canada combines a panoramic view of Charlottetown Harbour with exquisite epicurean delights—a feast for the body and soul!
As a culinary school, our banqueting operation provides practical training for our students. Our students look forward to providing you with an amazing dining experience. Under the guidance of our world-class chef instructors, they will use produce from our Island farmers and fishers to prepare a menu tailor-made just for you. The result is a memorable event for you—and an invaluable learning opportunity for them!
Food orders are required to book functions at The Culinary Institute of Canada, with minimum limits determined by party size and function type.
We operate the banqueting department only during the culinary school year, from mid-October until the end of April.
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text: Mists of Pandaria has brought us a bit of a roller coaster when it comes to our valor points and how we acquire and speed them. In Cataclysm, there were very few changes (just the move from 1 dungeon per day awarding valor to 7 per week) and we essentially just did a few heroic dungeons, killed a few raid bosses, and spent our points when we had enough. In MoP, however, the valor gear was gated behind reputation which was gated behind dailies. Valor being unspendable before doing enough dailies has been much lamented by the player base. Of course, since launch, each patch has brought a new curve ball in terms of valor. Continue to see the different valor changes so far, the problems with those changes, and what's coming up in patch 5.3!


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Use Less Electricity while Still Working from Home All Day
So, you've made the decision to work from home. Or maybe you do lots of work for your day job at your house at night. Either way, the typical home office is loaded with items that use lots electricity: computers, printers, chargers, fax machines, and more. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can save energy with these devices to reduce your electric bill.
- Choose an energy-efficient model – or switch to a laptop.
- Laptops are less power-hungry than desktops. A laptop typically uses less than 80% of the energy than an average desktop.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR® rating for more energy-efficient computers, monitors, and printers. The energy label lists the maximum power a computer will use. Most computer usage won't require the maximum amount.
- Put your computer to sleep or turn it off when not in use. This is the best way to save energy with any computer.
- Sleep mode uses 6 watts or less and will save you time over booting after short intervals of inactivity. An easy trick is to set the power settings on your computer to automatically go to sleep after 15 minutes of inactivity.
- Don't be fooled by screensavers with animated screen or images – they don't save any electricity. Only putting the computer in sleep mode will reduce your usage.
Other Electronics
- Plug your computer and all accessories into a power strip. This allows you to turn them all off at once using the switch on the power strip to avoid "phantom load." Phantom load is the small amount of power used by most electrical appliances when they are turned off but still plugged in.
- Use rechargeable batteries whenever possible. Rechargeable batteries cost a little more up front, but will save you money in the long run and keep discarded batteries out of the landfills.
Make your electricity bill work for you with these energy savings tips for the home office.


text: I'm in my final three weeks of my student-teaching placement. My mentor was absent today, and I was in full control. I have to say that I find the days where I'm solo have to be some of the best days. I think I truly find my own style when my mentor wasn't there. He's been such a great mentor, but being solo is nice. I always second-guess myself whenever my mentor watches me. Did anyone else feel that the days during student teaching when your mentor wasn't there were very beneficial?


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At times producers locate themselves in a quandary that can only be solved by replacing a cast member or retooling a pilot prior to a complete series order from a Television network. Numerous Tool Time viewers assume that the accidents on the show are done on objective, to demonstrate the consequences of employing tools improperly. Tim and Al are caricatures of the two principal cast members of This Old Residence, host Bob Vila and master carpenter Norm Abram. Primarily based on the stand-up comedy of Tim Allen, Home Improvement was a single of the highest-rated sitcoms for nearly the complete decade. The casting department auditioned Richard Karn , for what would be his 1st major look on a Television sitcom the character of Al Borland was produced from there. From more than the fence Wilson would dish out wisdom and tips to every single of the family members.
It's challenging to believe it's been 15 years since the show that place Tim Allen and a certain teen heartthrob that all the girls known as JTT" on the map ended. Tim Allen hated the idea and did not want to do a Property Improvement film so the concept was ditched. When the second phase of the pilot was produced, with all the actors that made the final reduce into the series (including Patricia Richardson ), Tim Taylor's Hammer Time became Tool Time. Pamela Anderson filled in at the final moment and stayed on the show for two years.
Despite the fact that revealed to be an excellent salesman and Tv personality, Tim is spectacularly accident prone as a handyman, usually causing huge disasters on and off the set, to the consternation of his co-workers and loved ones. Bob Vila appeared as a guest star on a number of episodes of House Improvement, while Tim Allen and Pamela Anderson both appeared on Bob Vila's show Residence Once more. Richard Karn, now 56, graduated from the University of Washington with a drama degree and got his function on Property Improvement via a stroke of luck. Hillary Clinton: The potential future Presidential candidate was urged by her handlers to appear on Residence Improvement in the 1990s.
Hindman had fewer roles following Property Improvement ended, with a couple of guest roles on Law & Order and a part in the 2001 movie Final. Then: Before being cast as the wife on 'Home Improvement,' Patricia Richardson made appearances on a number of Tv applications, notably ' Quantum Leap ' and 'The Cosby Show,' as effectively as the film 'C.H.U.D.'. Make property improvements by remodeling a area or just painting a wall with HGTV's house improvement suggestions, pictures, and videos.
Consequently, the show was re-named Property Improvement" simply because the creators decided against naming the show soon after the show-inside the show, to steer clear of confusing viewers. Dan Aykroyd makes a guest appearance as a blues-loving minister, the character he was presently playing at the time in the series Soul Man , a series that was also developed by the creators of House Improvement.


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During Book Expo America 2011 we managed to get a brief look at the new Jetbook K12 and K12 Color from Ectaco. The Jetbook K12 is billed as an educational e-reader with tons more functionality than previous models released by Ectaco. They were also showing off the massively interesting K12 Color. Sadly, right now it is only available in Russia and the Ukraine.
The Jetbook K12 is a total student device aimed at the highschool crowd. It comes with all sorts of SAT and ACT prep course material, crossword puzzles, math and science reference books, and an interactive course in US history and facts. It also has built-in books from 50 State Reading Lists.
Ectaco also briefly introduced the K12 Color e-reader, which looks much akin to the Hanvon 9.7 inch color e-reader we saw at CES. This one is a student's device on crack! It logs you in and out of the school as you are in the specific geo-location. It will have notes and dictionary functions, and is being billed as a more advanced device. Unfortunately, it is only available in Russia.
Michael Kozlowski is the Editor in Chief of Good e-Reader. He has been writing about audiobooks and e-readers for the past ten years. His articles have been picked up by major and local news sources and websites such as the CBC, CNET, Engadget, Huffington Post and the New York Times.


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I hope that you all managed to have a peaceful and enjoyable time over Christmas and the New Year, so that you are able to face 2018 with joy and enthusiasm. T4K, thanks to your amazing support, is in a good place. It is also in a place of transition. There is about £1800 a month coming into the account. That comes from about 380 donors. There are also over 500 supporters of the project.
The reason that we are in a good place is that we are in place of transition. You are now housing, 3 families and 3 single men across 5 homes. There are also numerous others receiving advice and support as they try to navigate the shifting shallows of the UK immigration system. Some of those people are in need of housing. The original vision was to find housing for just 2 people who were in dire need two and a half years ago. It is an amazing journey.
We need to expand the organisation. We are creating and refining new working processes to deal with what is a huge caseload for a small charity. We also need more volunteers and more affordable accommodation.
To take those in reverse order, do you have, or do you know of anybody, who has rooms or houses that can be let at, or below, the housing benefit rate? Do you know of anybody who has a spare room that they would be happy for someone trapped in immigration limbo to use for free? If so, please do be in touch.
There is an awful lot to be done and we are all volunteers. As the project has expanded bits and pieces fall between the cracks. We have come up with a long list of tasks that we think should not take more than a few hours a month (on average), but that need some people to commit to so that those cracks are beautifully cemented. You can find the list here. They cover all areas from admin through publicity and fundraising to face-to-face support with individuals. If you are lucky enough to have a bit of spare time, please have a read and get in touch.
I am very aware that people have offered to help out in the past and have not always had their offer of support taken up. I'm very sorry about that. It should not happen this time. As you can see from the list, each activity has a named lead to make sure that the expansion goes smoothly. In addition to all of that, we always need more money. So if anybody wants to arrange a jumble sale, a party, cake bake or sponsored immersion in baked beans and brussel sprouts, go right ahead (other ideas are welcomed too).
Before I get onto the story, I want to share the details of our upcoming event. We are having a small fundraiser to celebrate love at the Rosehill, on 14 February. It's called "Refugee Valentine". You can find details about the event here. There will be shared music and shared food and a whole lot of love. Hopefully see you there.
Now, If anyone is still reading, the long awaited good news. Abdul (not his real name) finally received his Biometric Residence Permit. He had his appeal allowed by the First Tier Tribunal at the end of August and the Home Office decided not to appeal. This was a good move by Amber Rudd as she did not have a leg to stand on. It is an extraordinary relief and, as you will see if you follow the link, there is no way that Abdul could have made it without you. Thank you so much.


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Expected Publication: August 28, 2012
Publisher: Kensington
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Gabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally.
Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can't
Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he's not doing it.
And no one seems to believe him. Except a shy sophomore named Layne, a brainiac who dresses in turtlenecks and jeans and keeps him totally off balance. Layne understands family problems, and she understands secrets. She has a few of her own.
Gabriel can't let her guess about his brothers, about his abilities, about the danger that's right at his heels. But there are some risks he can't help taking.
The fuse is lit…
My Thoughts:
First, let me say that I love reading about the Merrick brothers, and in Spark we get to follow Gabriel and if you thought you loved him in the first book, just wait until you read this one.
Spark starts off a few days after Storm leaves off, only this time it's not the guides that the Merrick brothers have to worry about…it's an arsonist that's getting fire happy all over town and since Gabriel can control fire…all of the signs point to him.
We learn a lot about Gabriel in this book. He's not just the fun, carefree, trouble making brother that I thought he was, he's a whole lot deeper than that and in this installment we get to go inside his head and get a better understanding of why he is the way he is. Another one of my favorite characters in this book is Layne; she is exactly what Gabriel needs. She's the unpopular shy, smart girl but she's also tough and not afraid to put Gabriel in his place. I love the growth of Gabriel and Layne's relationship. It's not the instantaneous love at first sight that we find in a lot of books and that makes this relationship so much more amazing. Layne seems to understand him even when no one does. Both Gabriel and Layne have deep emotional issues and they both have secrets and insecurities, but they get one another.
I could keep going but I don't want to give anything away so let me just say that Brigid Kemmerer just keeps getting better. Spark grabbed me from the first page and didn't let me go; this is an incredibly emotional book and I will be counting down the days until I can read Spirit!
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Samsung's Unpacked event is over and that means consumers have finally seen the end results of Samsung's hard work over these past months. The fruits of the labor? Two new devices with which consumers are going to soon be capable of purchasing for new activations and upgrades. After months of speculation the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 as well as the Galaxy S6 Edge+ are both official, and subscribers are likely wondering when they'll be able to pick a device up of their very own. You can be sure that every carriers is going to be picking up the Galaxy Note 5 it's just a matter of when it will launch.
When it comes to AT&T, they have officially announced they too will be carrying the device with a launch date set for August 21st officially, while pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 5 begin today promptly at 3PM EDT/ or 12PM PST for those of us here on the west coast. Prices for the Galaxy Note 5 will be set at $249 and $349 for two-year contracts for the 32GB and 64GB models respectively, but customers will also have the option of paying for the phone outright at full cost if they wish. Those prices will be $739.99 or $839.99 at full cost without a contract. There will also be an option to break the phone up over AT&T's NEXT payment plan which splits the phone payment costs up over the subscriber's phone bill every month until it's paid off. Those prices start at $24.67 on the NEXT 24 plan, $30.84 on the NEXT 18 plan, and $37 on the NEXT 12 plan for the32GB model. For the 64GB model, prices on NEXT start at $28 for NEXT 24, $35 for NEXT 18, and $42 for NEXT 12.
AT&T is also offering a few different promotions in conjunction with those who purchase the Galaxy Note 5. If you're a subscriber of AT&T's U-Verse or of DIRECTV services, AT&T will offer a $300 bill credit to those who purchase the Galaxy Note 5 if they sign up for wireless service and bundle it to their TV service on each line they switch. There is also a promotion that AT&T is running called their Buyback offer. This offers a $200 trade-in value on old phones for customers who buy or upgrade to the Galaxy Note 5 on AT&T's NEXT plans. Smartphones and prices vary depending on eligibility. Lastly, AT&T has a "switcher" promotion available that gives customers who switch from another carrier to AT&T, a $100 bill credit as well as a $200 buyback credit when and if they trade in a smartphone.
The Galaxy Note 5 will be powered by Samsung's Eyxnos 7420 octa-core processor accompanied by 4GB of RAM, and paired with the all new and improved S Pen this should continue to remain a stellar device for people who need something to multitask and really perform while doing it. It's also equipped with a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display with 518 ppi. Past Note devices have lived up to this challenge for most people, so the Galaxy Note 5 should have no trouble doing the same if not even better. Those who love their photography will likely appreciate Samsung's use of the same 16MP OIS camera found in the Galaxy S6 here in the Galaxy Note 5, and as for the secondary camera up front, it's been upped to 5MP from the prior 3.7MP camera found on last year's Galaxy Note 4. If you want the full specs you can check them out at the specs post here.


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About the Campaign
The Latse Scholarship Program helps to put access to higher learning within reach of
Tibetans living on the Tibetan plateau. Students push the limits of what they can achieve
when they are given the opportunity to participate in a learning environment that will
challenge them and equip them with the skills and knowledge to make a difference back
in their community.
The transmission of this knowledge to others in their own communities is at the very core
of Latse's vision.
Latse's Scholarship Program is based in part on established relationships with some colleges and universities in collaborative partnership. Currently we have two established scholarships with partners:
Masters in Education (M.Ed.) in Environmental Education, Center for
Environmental Policy, Bard College
Because of rapid changes on the Tibetan plateau, environmental research and
studies are critical. The Center for Environmental Policy at Bard College is
committed to working with Latse in offering a scholarship in Environmental
Studies, and cost-sharing tuition and related costs.
Scholarship for Women's Empowerment / Masters in Sustainable
International Development, Heller School for Social Policy and Management,
Brandeis University
The Scholarship for Women's Empowerment in conjunction with Brandeis
University enables Tibetan women to gain the skills and knowledge to become
leaders and to enact meaningful social change in their communities.
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I recently got accepted to Berklee School of Music for voice, and I am awaiting to see if I got the scholarship ! I have been in Austin, Texas for 8 years, and will be sad to leave. But I welcome change, and opportunity wherever it may come.
I will also be doing a showcase for a wonderful management company here in Austin, Texas, at the end of March. I have been working on my project for a year, and it is completely different than that first demo you hear, but I like what I have grown into. It is mellow, electronica, jazz. Some pop-y, funk-y radio tunes, and a lot of abstract sound scapes with soaring vocals. The bassoon and sax have a lot to do with my live sound. And the stage is very calm
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Getting Your Next Job (Postdocs in Physical Sciences & Engineering)
Information and Booking
Tutor: Richard Carruthers – Imperial College London
Cost: Internal no charge.
External not available
Duration: 0.5 day (13:00-17:00)
What have past participants found most useful?
- Exercises allowing you to reflect on your current set of skills/CV and providing practical tips on how to improve them (NHLI postdoc)
- By logically and accessibly approaching everything it has made job searching/applying a much less daunting task. Lots of good CV tips, too (Postdoc, Chemistry)
Who should attend
Are you unsure where your career is heading? Perhaps you are trying to plan the next step in your career but don't know where to start? If so, this is the course for you! The team from the Careers Service will assist you in preparing and planning your future career options whether you are heading in an academic or non-academic direction. This course is tailored for those in the first few years of their postdoc with research interests in Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Key areas
- Understand what is involved in developing a career plan
- Identify the skills you have developed to date and the added value of your postdoc experience
- Understand UK employer requirements
- Gain knowledge on advertised and unadvertised opportunities open to you inside and outside academia
- Market yourself more effectively on your CV & application forms
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How do we know that God understands us?
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- RajaLv 71 month ago
God's intervention in human affairs is very rare. God doesn't watch each and every human being at the same time and cannot live with each and everyone to guide them. These works are done by the spirits. God had created different kinds of spirits for various purposes. He had made the spirits to watch, guide and determine the destiny of the human beings from their daily activities, talks and thoughts too. Your past determines your present and your present determines your future. God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings. According to this, all human beings have all right to live a life as they wish. But if it happens to be bad and hurts someone, they have to face the consequences. These consequences are created by spirits. It's a natural system. After death no one lives in any form. Heaven and hell are only for spirits, not for human beings. God is a mystery even to the spirits. Spirits are not eternal beings but their lifetime is long. Spirits are separate elements. A human being during his/her lifetime is living with many spirits which have joined one by one since birth. They are knowledge, skills, feelings, emotions, interests and everything. These spirits are your consciousnesses and memories. Even thoughts are not your own. For example, when you want to take a decision on a subject, one after another the spirits think and you just listen, choose or reject the ideas which they transmit to your mind through your brain in the form of thoughts. Brain is just a media to connect the spirits to your mind. A mind is just a computer's mind. A mind is you. After the destruction of a computer completely you will not get it's mind. The same is the case with the human beings. A human being doesn't have a spiritual body. Soul is nothing but an energy needed for the functionality of a body. It is not a spirit or anything else. A body's functionality is based on the auto mechanism. After death all spirits which accompanied a person quit and go to different places searching new bodies. No one lives after death in any form. All human beings are just robots made of flesh and bones and toys of the spirits for their games.
- CarymLv 61 month ago
Only the Creator knows His creation. As David has stated, God knows every part of us; inside and out. He knows our very thoughts [Proverbs 20:27]. Hence God's provision(s) for man's redemption. God knows it all. Nothing takes Him by surprise.
[Jeremiah 1:5]; [Ecclesiastes 3:11]?" As God's creations, we are uniquely formed and created with a desire and a need to be loved individually! >>This is why intimacy with God is available to us.
- Annsan_In_HimLv 71 month ago
Does a loving parent understand their little toddler when it throws a hissy-fit? Or when it becomes a teenager and wants to sleep and never to tidy their room? Yes. Even though the loving parent understands but still disciplines the child, causing the child to yell, "You don't understand me!" the parent knows the child far better than it does. Or, when a husband has an extra-marital affair and says, "My wife doesn't understand me", we all know that is a classic case of using a complaint to excuse inexcusable behavior. The wife understands her unfaithful husband better than he understands himself.
We know our Creator understands us because He made us - in His image and likeness. He is as a Father to those who love Him, which includes disciplining us when we are disobedient, and those who draw near to God experience His steadfast love. He answers the prayers of those who wait on Him, in faith. I've had 40+ years of experiencing the depths of God's understanding of me, and dealing lovingly with me (including disciplining me, for "The Lord disciplines those he loves", His written record tells me.) God communicates with those who turn to Him. That's how we know. Those who despise or dismiss the idea that God understands us are those who either don't believe any God exists, or who have turned their backs on their Maker.
- Anonymous1 month ago
He left heaven to come to earth to be one of us for 33 years. And his own people despised and rejected him.
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- PubliusLv 71 month ago
Because he had to go through what we do to become who and what he is.
- JorgeLv 61 month ago
Our prime duty is to understand God not He understands us.
- PaulLv 71 month ago
Because God fully understands everything. He is omniscient, means "all-knowing". There is nothing that exists, that is not fully understood by God, including all the things scientists are trying to understand, and all the things they have not even discovered.
- Anonymous1 month ago
How do we know that a manufacturer of a product know its limitations ?
- Anonymous1 month ago
Hey Trilobite. I know you're always a little late getting to the party, but... I hate to break it to you here:
NDE's were disproven a little over a decade ago.
- EntropyLv 71 month ago
It's a fictional character we created. If we say he understand us, then he does for the purposes of the story.


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SAN DIEGO (AP)Tyler Barnes of the Milwaukee Brewers won the Robert O. Fishel Award for public relations excellence in the major leagues, announced Monday on the first day of the winter meetings.
Barnes has been Milwaukee's senior vice president of communications and affiliate operations since 2017 and has spent 14 seasons with the Brewers. He previously was with Detroit for six years and Houston for five, and he was chief marketing officer of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Barnes is on the board of Africa On Deck, which promotes children's baseball participation in Johannesburg, and is a supporter of Open Arms Home for Children in South Africa.
The award was named for the longtime executive with the Indians, St. Louis Browns, the Yankees and the American League. Fishel won the first award in 1981, and the voting is conducted annually among active past winners and Major League Baseball staff.
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Cimorelli are getting ready for the release of their brand new album "Sad Girls Club", and if there brand new song "If It Isn't You" is anything to go by, we are all in for a real treat!
With the album "Sad Girls Club" set to be released very soon, the build up has got many fans (including myself) really excited, and with the audio for "If It Isn't You" being released, I am jumping with excitment (Who's with me?)!
The song has such an emotional meaning behind it, and really draws you in with the very touching story. I believe in some way, we can all connect with it, in are own way.
The melody is so touching, and let's the emotional lyrics shine, along with the magical harmony of Cimorelli's vocals. This song is just stunning!
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Silence is Golden
The old song by Simon and Garfunkel was so right: silence really is golden, but maybe in more ways than we realize. In our urban, busy world we don't get enough outer silence. There's always the sound of traffic, TVs, other people in their apartments and the general buzz of the city as we go about our daily business. These days we have to hunt out the quiet spaces, but they are there as I discovered just the other day.
I'm selling my apartment, so we have the bi-weekly ritual of having to go out with the dog for 45 minutes during house viewing and find somewhere to be. As my dog is a bit old and grumpy (he's 85 in human years), we try to seek out places that avoid other dogs and small children, which is hard in a café-obsessed beachside suburb of Sydney. As we took a walk up the road we discovered a small nature reserve that had been recently restored. Pristine bush tucked away in the city, green, tranquil and no sound, that's bliss.
But most times nowadays we have to either travel out of town or wake up early to catch the stillness we all need. I enjoy getting up and meditating at 5 a.m. before the streets around me get busy. But whatever you do, try finding some "outer" silence. Increasingly, scientists are showing that noise pollution can slowly erode quality of life and actually be harmful to our health, with some studies suggesting a link between noise and heart health. Medical evidence is increasingly suggesting that there are significant benefits of being in silence, including that silence:
- boosts your immune system.
- lowers blood pressure.
- reduces stress hormones such as cortisol.
- helps hormone regulation.
- keeps your brain healthy.
But there is another silence we can access if we cultivate it. Inner silence comes when we meditate. It's a deep, quiet, calm space that resides in each of us.
If we take the time through meditation we can engage with it, use it to help ground us and release our stress. In the inner silence we can just be in the present moment, accepting everything just as it is and connect more deeply with ourselves. It's a time when we can experience that we are greater than our ego and put aside our overactive monkey mind. This makes this time an opportunity for rejuvenation, self-compassion, and connection. The sense of connection brings more compassion toward others.
So in your busy, noisy day try to carve out some time for silence, both outer and inner. This will help you to reconnect, refresh and renew your sense of well-being. See if you can hunt down those quiet, secret spaces in your local neighborhood and spend some time there. And for your inner silence try vispassana meditation or some qigong practice. Whatever form of silence you choose, know that it truly is golden for your well-being.
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Hughes, C. (2018). Silence is Golden. Psych Central. Retrieved on October 30, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/blog/silence-is-golden/
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Chagas disease (CD), with associated conduction abnormalities, is a common indication for pacemaker implantation in Latin America. The prevalence of CD in Latin American immigrants with pacemakers residing in the United States has never been studied. This single-center cross-sectional study included pacemaker patients who were aged 18 years or more with a previous residence in Latin America for at least 6 months. Patients with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, cardiac resynchronization therapy, or iatrogenic and/or congenital heart block were excluded. Serological testing for Trypanosoma cruzi was performed at enrollment. A total of 80 patients were enrolled, and CD was diagnosed in six patients (7.5%). Patients with CD were more likely to be from El Salvador (P = 0.001). Other clinical, therapeutic, electrocardiographic, and echocardiographic variables were similar between the CD and non-CD groups. There is a high prevalence of CD among Latin American immigrants with pacemakers in Los Angeles.
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How do students experience Blackboard at Wentworth?
Much of the conversation around Blackboard use at Wentworth has focused on how faculty use (or do not use) Blackboard. As we begin an LMS review later this term, we are looking at Blackboard use from the student perspective starting with data we have in Blackboard. Throughout the month of October, we will be collecting preliminary input from students on what they like/dislike about Blackboard, how they perceive Blackboard is being used, and what instructor practices they find most useful regarding Blackboard (and by extension another LMS).
Some interesting information:
On average 72% of the courses students graduating in 2016, 2017 and 2018 completed, used Blackboard to, at a minimum, post content.
If one defines Blackboard use as more than posting content, the average percentage of the classes these students experienced using Blackboard drops to 53%.
Traditional undergraduates logged into Blackboard during the spring semester on average 5.8 times per week. Students in the College of Professional and Continuing Education login slightly less frequently at an average of 5.5 times per week.
In contrast, while Students from the College of Professional and Continuing Education login slightly less frequently than traditional students, they are much more active in Blackboard. During the spring 2018 term, students in the College of Professional and Continuing Education averaged 63.8 interactions per course per week while traditional undergraduates averaged 15.3 interactions per course per week.
Students prefer mobile.
Wentworth students prefer mobile devices, 44% of all student logins are using a mobile device while only 2.6% of faculty logins are from mobile devices. Students use an average of 2.4 device/browser combinations. While students use mobile devices to access iOS users are more likely to use the Blackboard app (66%) than Android users (40.1%).
These are a few of the insights we are gleaning from our analysis of the data in Blackboard. As mentioned earlier, LIT will be conducting student polls in Blackboard (two poll questions per week). Based on work with students in Kelly Parrish's MGMT 3560 class this summer we will be asking students the following:
- Have you used Blackboard before arriving at Wentworth?
- Do your instructors use Blackboard (this term)?
- Do you think Wentworth should provide student training in Blackboard use?
- When/What kind of training should students receive in using Blackboard?
- Have you used the Blackboard support button?
- Do you want your instructors to use Blackboard?
- What could your instructors do on Blackboard to create a better learning experience?
- What Blackboard tool is the most important for your success as a student?
- What Blackboard tool is the hardest for students to use? What are your pain points using Blackboard?
We will also offer two face-to-face focus groups during the month of October for students to share their likes/dislikes/rants/raves about Blackboard with us. We will also provide some virtual sessions to extend the opportunity to CPCE students who may not be able to attend on campus sessions.