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Dining Sets for 'Family Life' – Not Just for Christmas!
We know it's a bit early to mention the C-word, but if you are considering a new table and chairs for Christmas then now is the time to give some thought about the size and style you require, so as to avoid disappointment and a scrabble on Christmas Eve to make space for Grandma, Grandpa and Great-Auntie Mabel!
Our dining sets range offers something for everyone – contemporary, modern yet practical and durable dining tables and chairs to suit many types of kitchen, kitchen-diner and dining room. You can create a whole range of different looks in your dining area depending on the type of dining set you choose. Glass and high gloss dining sets reflect light and give a modern and funky feel, whereas dining sets made from wood are timeless classics. Extending dining sets, offering great style and flexibility, are always popular for occasions like Christmas, and for people who love to entertain. We have plenty of dining sets to choose from in all styles, shapes and sizes – here's just a snippet of our range!
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Geotargeting With Platform-level Keys
Describes the common platform-level key-value pairs you can use to target users with geographic variables across all properties in your Audience Manager account.
Purpose of Platform-level Variables
Platform-level variables let you take data passed in from a particular site and make it available for targeting across all the properties in your Audience Manager account. These variables are formed by key-value pairs with the key prefixed by d_ as shown below.
Adding Values to Platform Level Keys
For some platform-level keys, you can specify the value yourself. With others, the keys are associated with corresponding IP addresses passed in on an event call. In either case, you still need to specify the value when building traits in Trait Builder.
User Defined Platform-Level Keys
You specify the value when building traits with these key-value pairs:
For Targeting
ZIP code (e.g., d_zx=10022 ).
Platform Level Keys Defined by IP Address
We work with Digital Envoy to obtain and update the demographic and geographic data for the keys below. The values for these keys are determined by matching IP addresses to corresponding geographic and demographic data. However, you'll still have to enter the value parameter when creating the key-value pair in Trait Builder.
For Targeting
North America area codes . For example:
Cities and towns. Download the cities list . For example:
Tip : You can use d_city coupled with d_country to be sure you're not targeting two cities with the same name in different countries. You can be even more specific in your targeting by using d_postal_code .
Values correspond to ISO country codes. For a searchable list of codes, see the ISO Online Browsing Platform .
Targeting for the United Kingdom is the only special case that does not obey ISO 3166. You should use "UK" instead of "GB" for targeting in the United Kingdom. To target the Netherlands Antilles, the code "AN" has been deprecated since 2010. The area has been dissolved into five separate territorial units. The implication is that for targeting in the Netherlands Antilles, you should not use "AN," but a combination of the country codes for "CW," "SX," and "BQ." For example:
Trait: d_country=CZ
Trait Name: Czech Republic
Trait: d_country=UK
Trait Name: United Kingdom
Trait: d_country=CW OR d_country=SX OR d_country=BQ
Trait Name: Netherlands Antilles
Metropolitan area DMA codes. Download the DMA region list (.csv format). For example:
Latitude (e.g. d_lat=40.75). Download the latitudes list .
Longitude (e.g. d_long=73.98). Download the longitudes list .
ZIP codes (exclude the extended +4 code). Download the postal codes list . For example:
2-character abbreviation for a US state. Download the states codes list . For example:
d_state contains repeated values for different states in different countries. For example, d_state == "on" matches multiple states: Ontario (in Canada), Ondo (in Nigeria), Oshana (in Namibia). We recommend to couple this signal with others such as d_country for more specific geotargeting.
Regional alphanumeric IDs. Download the region list . Then, you can use this list to match region IDs to region names.
ISP/organization. Download the ISP List .
The list of all location-based signals comprises all the signals above, in the following order: d_country,d_city,d_region,d_state,d_dma_code,d_postal_code,d_area_code,d_lat,d_long

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ExxonMobil Misled Public About Climate Science, Study Finds
An analysis of ExxonMobil's climate change communications shows that the world's largest oil and gas company misled the public about the state of climate science and its implications for nearly forty years, two Harvard University historians argue in a paper published in the journal Environmental Research Letters.
ExxonMobil has called allegations that have emerged in recent years that it misled consumers, shareholders, and the public about the environmental and business risks of climate change — allegations that have led to lawsuits and investigations by two states attorneys general — false and "deliberately cherry-picked," and has invited critics to "read the documents and make up your own mind." Based on an analysis of a hundred and eighty-seven documents generated between 1977 and 2014, the study, Assessing ExxonMobil's Climate Change Communications (1977–2014), found systematic, quantifiable discrepancies between what Exxon Mobil scientists and executives discussed in private and in academic circles, and what it presented to the public.
Postdoctoral fellow Geoffrey Supran and Naomi Oreskes, a professor of the history of science, analyzed the documents — publicly available internal company files that led to the allegations; all peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed publications offered by the company in response; and thirty-six of the company's paid "advertorials" that appeared over a number of years on the op-ed pages of the New York Times — to determine whether they acknowledge or cast doubt on the claim that climate change is "real, human-caused, serious, and solvable." Funded by Harvard University Faculty Development Funds and the Rockefeller Family Fund — which helped fund earlier reporting on the company's position by Inside Climate News and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism — the study found that as early as the 1970s, scientific reports and articles by ExxonMobil employees acknowledged that global warming was a real and serious threat, that it could be addressed by reducing fossil fuel use, and that fossil fuel reserves might one day become "stranded assets." According to the researchers, of the 63 percent of the internal documents that took a position with respect to climate change, 80 percent acknowledged that global warming is real and human-caused.
In contrast, ExxonMobil-sponsored advertorials in the New York Times overwhelmingly emphasized scientific uncertainties about climate change and promoted a narrative that at times included explicit factual misrepresentation and was largely inconsistent with the views of most climate scientists, including ExxonMobil's own. Of the 72 percent of advertorials that took a position, 81 percent expressed doubt about climate change being real, human-caused, serious, or solvable.
"In short, Exxon Mobil contributed quietly to climate science and loudly to raising doubts about it," Supran and Oreskes write in an op-ed in the New York Times. "Even while Exxon Mobil scientists were contributing to climate science and writing reports that explained it to their bosses, the company was paying for advertisements that told a very different tale."


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A series of interviews with entrepreneurs and nonprofit organizations serving underprivileged communities: Tiffany Yau, the 22-year-old founder that's making social entrepreneurship education accessible and affordable.
While studying at Penn during her senior year, Tiffany was unsettled by the lack of entrepreneurship education accessible for students in under-resourced neighborhoods. She also realized it's an issue not a lot of organizations are tackling in her home city Philadelphia.
Motivated to bring entrepreneurship education to all students regardless of their socioeconomic background, she set out to launch Fulphil, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching high school students social entrepreneurship. What started as a dorm-room side hustle now has 15 employees and 30+ renowned change-makers serving high schools in Philadelphia, inspiring 500+ startup ideas to impact their local community.
Khai Tran: How did you get the idea for Fulphil?
Tiffany Yau: While searching for job opportunities during my senior year, I noticed most of my peers were applying for jobs in every other city except for Philadelphia. The idea of abandoning the city that paved the way for your education without giving back bothered me. So, I wanted to do something about it.
Philadelphia is recognized as the nation's poorest large city where over 25% of the population are living in poverty. I wanted to begin with students who knew that social entrepreneurship can be a catalyst for enabling economic growth and encouraging a sense of social responsibilities in resilient cities.
In our initial "brain drain", we decided to target college students. However, I realized that the youth closest to the problems will likely be closer to the solutions. We pivoted towards high school students because they're going through a developmental phase and may have more capacity to be involved in our programs.
I was also involved with and inspired by the Hult Prize Foundation's mission to empower social entrepreneurs globally. They began with the idea of exposing students to the concept of social entrepreneurship and that one idea could make a difference. Giving people exposure to know their options is important. I knew that was where I wanted to make my impact.
Tell me a little bit about your company and what it does.
High schools usually put in great efforts to integrate programs in STEM, financial literacy, and performing arts as part of their curriculum. But unfortunately, entrepreneurship often gets left out.
Did you know over 72% of students want to start their own business? In Philly, that number is over 80%. However, over 62% of students don't have access or can't afford entrepreneurship education. This presents an opportunity for teaching social entrepreneurship to instill global citizenship, especially since some of the world's greatest social challenges are actually found in their cities.
Fulphil provides affordable and accessible social entrepreneurship education to high school students. We created an accelerator program called the Fulphil Impact Accelerator. It's a five-week program where we bring 30+ speakers from different backgrounds and industries to work with our students and help them build a framework for solving problems in their community. We also work on-the-ground in schools to bring our programs to those who need access most through a series of workshops facilitated throughout the school year. Additionally, we are now pushing out our curriculum to provide access to schools from coast-to-coast.
The purpose of the program isn't to push students to go and become entrepreneurs afterward. We want to make the education widely available so students can choose for themselves after they graduate. And should they decide to pursue their dreams, they're more equipped.
How do you generate revenue?
For our Impact Accelerator, we charge the families a sliding-scale enrollment fee based on their level of income. This makes our program more accessible to students of all financial backgrounds. In some areas of Philly, we partner with the schools to cover the cost entirely. For school partnerships, the schools pay us to teach their students or train their teachers. To date, we've worked with schools ranging from those in Philadelphia to the East Bay Area in California. However, our primary revenue comes from sponsors, donors, and grants.
What's been your biggest accomplishments?
We won the Greater Philadelphia Social Innovations Award as the youngest recipient ever. We were also nominated for the Sustained PHL impact award. We won these awards based on our program's youth empowerment.
What kind of impact have you made? And how do you measure impact?
We measure our impact and success based on 3 metrics. The first metric is their overall exposure to social entrepreneurship.
The second metric is their increased potential to accomplish change, specifically their understanding that they are capable of making an impact. Social impact doesn't always mean investing huge efforts to uplift third world countries. We instill the idea that change can be created through a small-scale efforts locally.
The third metric is their overall confidence and persistence. We want our students to believe in themselves to create tangible impact with a sense of purpose through their creativity, compassion, and problem-solving capabilities. Our program has reached thousands of students in Philly and the Bay Area. Over 500+ startup ideas have been created as a result of our program.
(See Fulphil's Full 2019 Impact Report here, created in partnership with the Uncommon Individual Foundation)
How many employees did you start out with and what does your staffing look like now?
I started this in college with just myself. In our first year, we had four employees, including me. Today our team is at 15 strong and still growing.
Where you currently headquartered and why did you choose that location?
We're working out of Cambridge Innovation Center. We chose CIC because of its strategic location being accessible to students, being located in the heart of University City next to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University, while also housing many of the city's top startups and organizations. It also has a lot of available resources, a warm environment, and the innovative space that is conducive to our student's growth.
If someone were to replace you one day, what advice would you give them?
I'm personally big on empathy and kindness. The person replacing me should remember why they're doing what they're doing at the end of the day. You have to remember the lives that you touch, and those you've helped along the way. And also be grateful for those who have supported you along the way. It's not just about those who you are set to make an impact on but it's also about the people who you help and have helped you along the way.
Thank you Tiffany.
I cover startups working in underserved/underprivileged communities and the unique challenges they go through. I am the Founder and CEO of Waterfront Ventures, an…
I cover startups working in underserved/underprivileged communities and the unique challenges they go through. I am the Founder and CEO of Waterfront Ventures, an economic development organization that works with local government and institutions to build startup ecosystems in underprivileged cities. I'm also the Co-Founder and CEO of Penji, a startup that offers unlimited graphic design at one flat monthly rate. Before that, I was a Vietnamese immigrant who came to America with my family seeking a better life. Two decades later, I'm running two companies and providing job opportunities in the same city I grew up in. I also speak on topics relating to economic development, community building, and entrepreneurship.


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Label: Pure Noise
Released 2019
Formed in 2011, Seaway has become known for their highly infectious brand of pop punk - one that strikes the perfect balance between the two styles and recalls a time when the genre centered on having fun. Fresh Produce is a new Pure Noise collection of b-sides and alternate versions of fan favorites such as "Lula On The Beach," "Slam," "Something Wonderful," and more. "Fresh Produce is a release that is somewhat years in the making. It is a compilation of new and old, fresh and reworked. It has two brand new singles, a couple re-imagined versions of tracks from Vacation, as well as the re-release of our 2014 EP, All In My Head," shares vocalist Ryan Locke.


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William Lauder and Estee Lauder- Names That Changed the Beauty History of the World
There are a host of businessmen and women that have brought in positive changes to the corporate world. Even in a competitive industry like beauty and cosmetics, these leaders have managed to bring in revolutions. Two names that have changed the beauty and cosmetic industry of the world are William Lauder and Estee Lauder. The Estee Lauder team has been solely responsible for creating a Company that is known for its safe and allergy tested skincare, hair care and make up products. This is the Estee Lauder Company and people not only in the USA but across the whole world rely on it blindly.
Both Estee Lauder and William Lauder played significant role in shaping the company today and William have been an exemplary leader in his own right. Estee is the grandmother of William and she founded The Estee Lauder Company in 1946 along with husband Joseph. Her Company did remarkably well from the very beginning. Estee believed in quality and ensured that all the skincare, make- up and hair care products manufactured by her Company were safe for women who used them.
When the Company expanded products were made for both men and women. Perfumes were introduced for both men and women along with a wide range of grooming products. Evelyn Lauder, William Lauder's mother was behind the creation of Clinique Laboratories along with her mother-in-law Estee Lauder. The duo went on to make this brand of the Estee Lauder Company a huge success. The products were tested by dermatologists and they were allergy free. Moreover, fragrances were not used in their products. The products became a huge success with users and this triggered off more success for the Company.
William Lauder joined the Company to take it a step further. When he was the President of Clinique, two of its products won awards. This was of course a milestone for the Company. William created the Origins brand under The Estee Lauder Company and looked after its international and retail operations. He also managed the online activities of the Company and strengthened the distribution channels to a large extent. This of course helped the Company to expand and enhance its brand portfolio across the globe.
William managed to keep existing customers engaged. This was a major feat and when he introduced the store within a store concept, the goodwill of William Lauder and Estee Lauder Company expanded further. William and Estee Lauder today are remembered for their significant contributions to the cosmetic and beauty industry not only in the USA but across the whole world with respect.


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Kayvan Khalatbari joins us and shares how Denver progressed in leading cannabis legalization: "we knew that we had a lot of misconceptions and stigmas to overcome and it behooved us before the city and the state were regulating us very strictly, to self regulate, and to put on a good face for the industry. We knew that there were certainly a lot of folks that perpetuated those stigmas and stereotypes we had to overcome, but there also a lot of great operators that maybe weren't willing to step out in front of camera, step out in front of communities and be a face for the industry."
Seth Adler: Kayvan Khalatbari returns. Welcome to Cannabis Economy. I'm your host Seth Adler. Download episodes on canneconomy.com. That's two Ns and the word economy. We've got a ton of direct insight on canneconomy.com these days including from Kayvan. This is an audio version of the com he's doing. He'll also be joining us on the digital workshop that we're doing featuring business, science, and policy folks talking what is and what should be happening now in legal cannabis. First a word for Medmen, and then Kayvan Khalatbari.
Seth Adler: Medmen continues to expand its footprint on the cannabis landscape, opening new stores in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and the iconic Fifth avenue in Manhattan. They've also opened a 45,000 foot high tech cannabis cultivation and manufacturing facility in Nevada. The company has reached a one billion dollar valuation making it the country's first cannabis unicorn, and it's just the beginning. Learn how Medmen is building the future of cannabis today at Medmen.com.
Seth Adler: So, it's community with Kayvan Khalatbari. Kayvan it is always good to see you.
Kayvan K.: Seth, it is always great to see you as well, and thank you for having me.
Seth Adler: Absolutely.
Seth Adler: So this whole thing is about community, and the various ways that can be improved. You've got a rich history in cannabis and just because this is the first one, let's just do the quickest biography for anybody that doesn't know your name.
Kayvan K.: Yeah my name's Kayvan Khalatbari. Co-founder of Denver Relief Consulting. I've been in cannabis policy reform since 2005 here in Denver: that's expanded into work at the state level, and then across the country both as and advocate and a business owner. Founder of companies across the country: Cresco Labs being one, which went public in Canada last Fall, and now we're working with a team out of Ohio.
Kayvan K.: But really now trying to set aside a lot of my business interests and focus on advocacy and what I want the cannabis industry to be, which is a better industry, not just another one. And really trying to focus on diversity inclusion, re-investing in communities that have been harmed by the war on drugs, environmental stewardship efforts, community impact and academic and research progress.
Seth Adler: Wonderful. That's a wonderful baseline. The first organization you mentioned Denver Relief Consulting, really began as Denver Relief, which was... What would you call it? A dispensary? A compassionate distribution center?
Kayvan K.: [crosstalk 00:02:27] vertically integrated cannabis business. One of the first in Colorado, which we sold in 2016 to Willie Nelson's group.
Seth Adler: You are well known, or that organization was well known because of the community involvement that you stewarded. Just take us through to that point before we get to our main subject today.
Kayvan K.: I think one of the things that we did, knowing that we were the first state, and Denver was really one of the first cities in the country to regulate medical cannabis back in the day, we knew that we had a lot misperceptions and stigmas to overcome and it behooved us before the city and the state were regulating us very strictly, to self regulate, and to put on a good face for the industry.
Kayvan K.: We knew that there were certainly a lot of folks that perpetuated those stigmas and stereotypes we had to overcome, but there also a lot of great operators that maybe weren't willing to step out in front of camera, step out in front of communities and be a face for the industry. We did that at Denver Relief, particularly through our Green Team, which was a volunteer service organization that we used to coalesce businesses, in and outside of the cannabis industry and folks, primary consumers in the industry, to engage in community initiatives: started as cleaning trash at 420 Festivals that ultimately led to college scholarships for underserved youth and feeding homeless and then working on the topic of homelessness and further drug policy reform as well.
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Germany works to reduce Turkish influence on Islam
The German government is working with Ankara and the country's largest Islamic group, also run by Turkey's government, in a growing effort to curb foreign influence on its Islamic communities, Islam-focused news outlet Qantara reported.
Among Germany's nearly 4.5 million Muslims, around 3 million are of Turkish origin. Nearly 90 percent of imams in Germany are educated outside the country, with most coming from Turkey.
The Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB) is a former arm of Turkey's religious affairs directorate (Diyanet) that is still overseen by Ankara. It is Germany's largest Islamic organisation, overseeing some 900 mosques, and its imams are educated, financed and sent from Turkey.
"In recent years, spying allegations, the glorification of Turkey's military assault on the Syrian Kurdish city of Afrin inside DITIB mosques and the participation of Muslim Brotherhood members in a DITIB event in January has pushed the German government to intensify efforts to separate DITIB from the Turkish government," said Qantara, which is overseen by Deutsche Welle.
"We are no longer dealing with a religious organisation but with a foreign state that is sending imams," said German parliamentarian Christoph de Vries, a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union party.
Criticism of DITIB's involvement in domestic political affairs has spurred Merkel's government to adopt a more hard-line approach and begin taking concrete steps to reduce Turkey's influence on mosques in Germany, according to Qantara.
"We gradually want imams to be educated here and religious authorities to no longer be sent from Turkey," said Deputy Interior Minister Markus Kerber, adding that negotiations were underway with Turkey's Diyanet.
Last month the government announced plans to amend Germany's residency law to require German language knowledge for foreign religious leaders.
The German Defence Ministry said this week that Islamic spiritual counsellors working for the military would need to be fluent in German and be graduates of a state-recognised university teaching Islamic theology.
Only five German universities offer Islamic theology programs, with a sixth to be added later this year in Berlin, according to Qantara. Rauf Ceylan, professor at Osnabruck University's Institute for Islamic Theology, said graduates of these institutes needed further training to qualify as imams.
"Reading of the Quran, how to perform a prayer, how to wash the deceased — our students undergo academic training, we are unable to teach these practical aspects," Ceylan told Qantara.
Osnabruck University's imam development project, which had 150 attendees, was terminated in 2018 after eight years when funding ended, according to Qantara.
The biggest challenge, according to German Green party lawmaker Filiz Polat, is how DITIB mosques would finance their own imams once Turkish funding is cut.
In December, German officials said they were considering the introduction of a "mosque tax" for German Muslims, similar to the church taxes paid by Christians. Until that happens, German Muslims will need to find their own financing for imams.
Polat pointed to the Muslim Ahmadiyya Community, with around 40,000 members and more than 50 mosques in Germany, as a good model, Qantara said.
"All communities contribute to a common pot and then this is equally distributed so that the small communities can also afford an imam," she said. "Considering the number of Muslims with Turkish heritage, this is definitely doable. The question is, do Muslims want to be independent from their country of origin and do they want an imam education in Germany?"
Abdurrahman Atasoy, DITIB general secretary, said the organisation would soon launch a project to educate and hire imams in Germany, but first needed to find the funding.
"We also want to find a system appropriate for German standards and we are working on this," Atasoy said. "Building these mechanisms takes time."
Kerber, who is in charge of relations between the government and the country's Muslims, said the government did not want to impose a policy, but said it was an advantage for imams to have some experience of German life and education.
Imam Murat Gül agreed. The forty-three-year-old president of the Islamic Federation of Berlin, who was born in Germany and studied the Quran in Turkey, believes that in order to understand and address the needs of the Muslim community, imams in Germany should know the language and the culture, according to Qantara.


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Candy Crush Saga Level 2925 Goals
- 14 Moves
- Clear 56 Single Jellies & 16 Double Jellies
- Bring down 3 Cherries Ingredients to the bottom
- Target: 1 star = 38,000 points, 2 star = 48,000 points and 3 star = 58,000 points
- Level Type: Medium
|Element Spawn Notes
|If there are fewer than 8 candy bombs on screen, then the board spawns up to 8 when possible
Candy Crush Saga 2925 Tips And Cheats
First break icing blockers, marmalade and jellies as many as you can. Then make special candies and combine special candies to break remaining icing blockers and more jellies. Then play near ingredients to bring down from right to left of the board through teleporter. Then break remaining jellies to complete the level. Also take care of 8 moves time bomb candies.
Candy Crush Saga 2925 Walkthrough Video


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The WaterfallClaymont, Delaware
The Waterfall is one of the most elegant facilities for Weddings, Social and Corporate Events, having established itself as a premiere destination for superb cuisine, service and ambience.
Located in Claymont, Delaware, The Waterfall is an effortless drive from all areas of the Delaware Valley.
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Contact Person Event Coordinator
Phone (302) 792-2600
Website The Waterfall
Address 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, 19703
Is your facility handicapped accessible Yes
Is kosher catering available Yes
Does your facility have guest rooms Yes
Is the facility indoor only, outdoor only, or both? Indoor and Outdoor
Does your facility have air conditioning Yes
Maximum capacity with dancing 500
Maximum capacity without dancing 500
Facility restrictions Preferred Vendors List Available
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RTPI to Host "Illuminating the Dark Side of Nature" Book Club
Program Theme: Illuminating the Dark Side of Nature It's easy to find beauty in the natural world. Literature is filled with descriptions of breathtaking landscapes, magnificent creatures, and meaningful experiences in the great outdoors. Yet, nature also has its dark places – filled with curiosities that we often fear. Participants in this new Reading and Discussion series will explore some of the strange and mysterious corners of the natural world – as they venture through contemporary pieces of literature- into places they may otherwise be reluctant to probe. Program...Read More
Citizen Science Opportunity: Protect Our Hemlock Trees
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid is an aphid-like insect, originating from Asia that feeds off of the food storage cells below the needles of an Eastern Hemlock tree and hides itself under white woolly masses for protection. Within only a matter of 4-10 years an individual tree can succumb to an HWA infestation if left unnoticed. This deadly bug has been progressively moving closer to our area as it has spread throughout much of the eastern United States, leaving massive stands of hemlocks dead in their wake. Early detection of this particular pest is crucial as the spread of HWA can be managed....Read More
120th Annual Christmas Bird Count is December 14th-15th!
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the longest-running citizen science project in the world. In its 120th year now, the National Audubon Society is starting this year's CBC season, organizing counts in hundreds of locations. Data gathered by volunteers has historically been critical to our understanding of how bird populations change over time. In this day and age, with bird populations declining sometimes precipitously, it is critically important that many people participate and help us count the birds that are present on a CBC count day. This is an early-winter bird census that shows what...Read More
Vigilant volunteers on Connecticut beaches result in successful nesting season for threatened shorebirds.
Season recap reveals new details about where American Oystercatchers migrate, and historically low numbers for Least Terns. November 19, 2019– Thanks to the efforts of almost 100 volunteers on Connecticut's beaches, two of the state's most vulnerable shorebirds had highly successful breeding seasons in 2019, reflecting a generally safer shoreline locally for federally and state-threatened birds. The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds announced that the 57 pairs of Piping Plovers that nested in the state fledged 1.72 chicks per pair, higher than the regional goal of 1.5 fledglings...Read More
RTPI to Host Holiday Open House December 7th
RTPI will hold their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00AM – 5:00PM. Visitors will enjoy free admission into our galleries, light refreshments, and a chance to win a gift bag filled with unique items from our museum store. This event is part of Swedish Market Day in Jamestown – Julmarknad, organized by the Scandinavian Studies Program at Jamestown Community College. RTPI's is currently featuring the artwork of Guy Coheleach in their galleries. Guy Coheleach: Wildlife in Art includes over 40 original paintings by the artist. Original artwork, artifacts and...Read More


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This iconic New York Jewish deli has been the promised land of pastrami since Abe "Sarge" Katz, a retired NYPD cop, opened its doors in 1964. Step inside and you get a true New York deli experience—complete with signed celebrity photos hanging on the walls, Tiffany lamps and the scent of smoky pastrami wafting past the classic diner booths. Sarge's famous pastrami comes from an old family recipe and is cured in house—one of the last NY delis to do so. The city that never sleeps needs a deli that never sleeps either. And that place is Sarge's—open 24/7 since the very first day.
You can sleep when you're dead. Or, god forbid, out of pastrami.


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The company and the challenges
Coffee Island is a Greek company that, since 1999, has offered coffee lovers the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of new blends, as well as a plethora of useful items for making a delicious, high-quality coffee. Today, the response of the public is translated into numbers, as the company now has 392 stores in Greece and abroad, offering its know-how and its products in many parts of the world!
The rapid growth of the company over the last few years and its expansion beyond the Greek borders has highlighted the challenge of managing such a large network of suppliers, shops and customers. The company's training facilities, the manufacturing workshop and the company's coffee-processing, combined with the optimism, cheerfulness and passion of the executives, visible on their faces, are indispensable factors to support our distinct character, compared to other shops offering Coffee on-the-go services. We were invited to manage this challenge using the latest Risk Management methodology and tools. However, this need could not be adequately covered by a simple training program in Risk Management.
The methodology for addressing the challenges
In co-operation with Human Asset Training and Consulting Company, we designed a comprehensive Training and Development Program for our executives, combining Workshops, On-the-Job Assignments, Asynchronous & Synchronous e-Learning and Counseling Guidance.
The purpose of the program was for our executives to acquire knowledge and risk management skills, as well as to fully adopt the Risk Management philosophy in terms of good practices and international standards.
The international Project Management Institute (PMI)® standard for Risk Management offers internationally recognized good practices, a set of tools, techniques, terminology, and a comprehensive methodology, so that we are able to respond effectively to the question "How?" in each step and every situation we face, when we assume the responsibility of managing a project, but, above all, it enables us to address the real question, "Why?".
The objectives of the program were the acquisition of knowledge and the development of risk management skills in the current globalized market environment where Coffee Island operates, so that questions such as the following can be answered directly and in an organized manner:
- Has the project been properly assigned?
- Which are the parties involved that I should consider before designing?
- What are the risks I should consider while designing?
- How will I recognize opportunities and risks in my work?
- What are the tools for analyzing opportunities and risks?
- How should I choose the right strategy to exploit opportunities and tackle risks?
- How will I effectively monitor the progress of my project?
The Implementation of the Program and the Results
After setting up the Risk Team of Coffee Island, we went on to co-operate with all the departments and staff in order to conduct 5 workshops over a 6-month period. During the workshops, opportunities and threats for the company were identified, analyzed and then registered in the corresponding Risk Register.
Then, we selected the appropriate strategies for the company that would enable us to exploit opportunities and tackle risks. We also had to implement and monitor all of the above in the daily life of the company, through processes, such as Risk Reassessment and Risk Audit for the Company's Projects. In addition, through extensive discussion, the necessary foundation was set for the implementation of Reserve Analysis, the choice of the necessary Workarounds and the continuous renewal / completion of the corresponding Risk Register of the company.
During the Workshops, when the theoretical background was developed, the executives – under the guidance of both the trainer Mr. Athanasios Fourtounas and the Risk Team of the company – determined the ways in which the company will put into practice all the processes of the Risk Management Plan, based on the particularities of Coffee Island. The collaboration with Human Asset continued through the remote monitoring of the implementation of the Risk Management Plan at all stages of the company's operations. All of the above-mentioned were carried out in a pleasant and creative environment, with the enthusiastic participation of all the eligible members of Coffee Island.
As a result, we believe that we have now acquired the Risk Management philosophy, and we are ready to integrate it into every plan and project that we have!
"Risk Management Workshops created a great 'revolution' in the company! Those who take part in projects are particularly optimistic, they feel much more useful and involved in the company's strategy and plan. The risk team is growing and new colleagues from other departments are being added. In the corridors or during meetings we hear of concepts like "shareholders", "opportunity", "risk", so we are on track to fully integrate Risk Management into the company culture and make everyone think about it. There is no doubt that our organization has made a huge and substantial leap in the decision making process, but also that this investment has a positive impact on the company. The role of Human Asset throughout the process was catalytic and that's why we are grateful ".
Constantinos Constantinopoulos, CEO Coffee Island
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Hotel general managers oversee establishments who depend highly on customer satisfaction. Entry-level jobs are often the front lines of creating a comfortable and refreshing guest experience for tourists, vacationers and business travelers. They also mark the starting line of the track to becoming a hotel general manager. By filling entry-level positions, aspiring general managers learn the various facets of hotel operations and may become cross-trained for different tasks. Candidates are introduced to hotel operations often through hotel-management training or college degree programs in hotel administration.
The Front Desk
At the front desk, you have abundant interaction with guests and learn the many facets of running a hotel and the importance of customer service. Front desk clerks and hosts book rooms, field phone calls from prospective guests about prices, vacancies and room features, and check out the guests when they leave. When you take payments, you must verify the identity of those presenting credit cards and protect privacy when you run or handle them. Guests will call you to replace missing linens, malfunctioning room cards and keys, broken bulbs and non-working remotes and for wake-up calls. You might have to call maintenance workers to address problems in guest rooms or the laundry room or with ice or vending machines. Courtesy, accuracy, prompt responses and a professional appearance are a must for working at the front desk.
The Bellhops
The role of a bellhop doesn't stop at the new guest's room. In addition to taking luggage to rooms, the bellhop tells guests how to run the television, heating or air conditioning and how to work the locks. They may be called to inspect elevators, restrooms and other public areas of the hotel, and often get the first look at newly prepared rooms and the reactions from guests.
Clean Rooms
As a housekeeper, you can create a lasting impression of your hotel by vacuuming floors, cleaning counters, removing trash and used linens and making beds with fresh sheets and blankets. This entry-level job also involves polishing furniture, cleaning mirrors and windows and keeping hallways clean. Housekeeping can prove physically demanding, as bending, scrubbing, using vacuum cleaners and pushing carts are regular and daily facets of the jobs. If you're on track to become a general manager, housekeeping will teach you about the staffing, equipment and supply decisions and the potential hazards of housekeeping.
In the sales office, you focus on group bookings of sets of rooms and meeting spaces. The clients may include sports teams, associations holding conventions in your town or at your hotel, or families or large groups gathered for a reunion or wedding. Your duties include taking possible clients to rooms, meeting halls and hotel amenities and highlighting nearby attractions and restaurants. While much of your work takes place at the hotel, you will also visit area businesses and organizations to tout your hotel's strengths.
- Sunburst Hospitality Corporation: General Manager Job Description
- Cornell University School of Hotel Administration: Leadership in Action -- Hotel Leadership Development Program Launches Careers
- Tallman Hotel: Job Description: Guest Services -- Host
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners -- How to Become One
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Maids and Housekeeing Cleaners -- What They Do
- Island Hospitality: Hotel Job Descriptions
- Hotel Operations Management: Chapter 10 -- Sales and Marketing
- Arkansas Job Link: Harrah's Tunica -- Bellman -- Veranda Hotel
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lodging Managers -- How to Become One
- Insight Center for Community Economic Development: Napa Valley Hotel Sector Project
- Hotel Operations Management: Chapter 2 -- The Hotel General Manager
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook: Lodging Managers -- What Lodging Managers Do
- Hopsitality Sales and Marketing Association International: HSMAI Insights Interview: D.C. Becker, Senior Vice-President, Global Sales & Marketing, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
- American Hotel and Lodging Institute: Certified Hotel Administrator
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| 11.5°C Belfast
Our reporter Rachel Dean checks out the style at Victoria Square, Belfast and finds plenty of trendy people out and about.
Leah Crozier (18), student, Armagh
Wore what? Top, £20, Topshop; gilet, £70, boots, £40, bag, £45, all River Island; jeans, £40, boutique in Portadown.
Why? My style is casual but I make sure that I follow fashion trends and stay up-to-date with the latest styles.
Who? Ariana Grande's style is gorgeous. Her outfits can be basic but still look amazing.
Monthly spend £80
Hayley Carmont (19), student, Lisburn
Wore what? Top, £22, River Island; skirt, £24, New Look; jacket, £40, H&M; boots, £48, Topshop; bag, gift, Michael Kors.
Why? My style could be described as girly. I love wearing bright, bold colours and skirts.
Who? I love Taylor Swift's look because it is the definition of girly fashion. Her outfits are fun and different.
Monthly spend £100
Nicola Gillchist (21), student, Jordanstown
Wore what? Top, £28, boots, £60, both Topshop; skirt, £130, coat, £230, both Jigsaw; purse, £200, Mulberry.
Why? My style is quite basic, but I love to experiment with different colours. I like mixing expensive items with less expensive items.
Who? The blogger Rosie The Londoner has a great sense of fashion. Her style is simple but sophisticated.
Monthly spend £120
Jane McIntyre (19), student, Belfast
Wore what? Jumper, £8, boots, £25, both H&M; skirt, £26, coat, £65, both Topshop; bag, £20, River Island.
Why? Though my outfits are casual, I try to dress them up a bit by wearing a skirt, for example. I don't really follow trends, I just do my own thing.
Who? Selena Gomez is my style icon. She suits everything that she wears and always looks great. Her style is sophisticated and modern.
Monthly spend £120
Rebecca McCormick (21), retail assistant, Belfast
Wore what? Top, £8, skirt, £15, both H&M; gilet, £30, Matalan; shoes, £10, Primark; bag, £100, Michael Kors.
Why? I would say my style is quirky and I dress for the occasion. I work in retail, so I am able to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and styles.
Who? Rihanna's fashion sense is just perfect. It's on trend but she still manages to stand out from the crowd.
Monthly spend £250
Rebekah Kane (19), student, Belfast
Wore what? Jumper, £45, Topshop; skirt, £10, jacket, £30, both New Look; scarf, £25, Miss Selfridge; boots, £11, Primark; bag, £135, Kate Spade.
Why? My dress sense could be described as individualistic. I can be quite casual but I still make an effort with my outfits.
Who? Lily Collins' look is simple but pretty. My style is quite like hers, as we both usually wear jumpers with skirts.
Monthly spend £150-200
Laura Kernaghan (19), student, Ballydoyle
Wore what? Jumper, £15, skirt, £30, both Topshop; gilet, £20, scarf, £15, boots, £30, all New Look; bag, £45, River Island.
Why? I like dressing up a bit more on a daily basis - I wear skirts more often than trousers or jeans. I would put a lot of effort into my outfits every day.
Who? My style icon would have to be Pixie Lott. She looks great both when casual and dressed for events.
Monthly spend £150
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"Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1" Live weigh-ins on FightBookMMA.com
"Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1" weigh-ins (5:00 pm PST) on Friday AND the preliminary bouts on FightBookMMA.com at (3:30 pm PST) that will air before the main card (6 pm PST) this Saturday on Spike.
LIVE Weigh-In Stream:
"Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1" – Saturday, September 19 – SAP Center, San Jose, Calif.
Main Card:
Bellator Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Tito Ortiz (18-11) vs. © Liam McGeary (10-0)
Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Final: TBD vs. TBD
Glory Vacant Light Heavyweight Title Fight: Saulo Cavalari (31-2) vs. Zack Mwekassa (13-2)
Bellator Lightweight Feature Fight: Josh Thomson (20-8) vs. Mike Bronzoulis (18-8-1)
Glory Welterweight Feature Fight: Paul Daley (37-13-2 MMA/20-3 Kickboxing) vs. Fernando Gonzalez (24-13/1-2 Kickboxing)
Glory Bantamweight Feature Fight: Keri Anne Taylor-Melendez (2-1) vs. Hadley Griffith (Debut)
Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Fight: Phil Davis (13-3) vs. Emanuel Newton (25-8-1)
Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Fight: Linton Vassell (15-4-1) vs. Muhammed Lawal (15-4, 1 NC)
Preliminary Card:
Bellator Lightweight Feature Fight: Israel Delgado (0-1) vs. JJ Okanovich (0-1)
Bellator Welterweight Feature Fight: James Terry (15-8) vs. Carlos Rocha (9-3)
Bellator Flyweight Feature Fight: Matt Ramirez (1-1) vs. Josh Paiva (5-1)
Glory Featherweight Feature Fight: Serhiy Adamchuck (29-5) vs. Anvar Boynazarov (29-20-2)
Bellator Bantamweight Feature Fight: Gabe Carrasco (5-0) vs. Joe Neal (5-0)
Bellator Lightweight Feature Fight: Adam Piccolotti (5-0) vs. Marlen Magee (3-3)
Bellator Featherweight Feature Fight: Thomas Diagne (5-4) vs. Mike Malott (4-1)
Bellator Light Heavyweight Tournament Alternate Bout: Francis Carmont (23-10) vs. Roy Boughton (12-5)
Bellator Lightweight Feature Fight: Nick Pica (4-0) vs. Mauricio Alonso (10-5)
Bellator Featherweight Feature Fight: Victor Jones (Debut) vs. David Blanco (1-0) *
Bellator Flyweight Amateur Fight: Gloria Telles (Debut) vs. Alysia Cortez (Debut) *
Glory Lightweight Feature Fight: Jose Palacios (7-7) vs. TJ Arcengal (4-1) *
Bellator Middleweight Feature Fight: Brandon Hester (1-0) vs. DeMarco Villalona (1-0) *
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Unify, the Atos brand for communications software and services, has been positioned by Aragon Research, Inc. in the Leader section of the Globe for Unified Communications and Collaboration, 20181. This report examines 15 major providers in the market focused on voice, video, messaging, and collaboration.
The Globe is segmented into four sectors: leaders, contenders, innovators or specialists. For the second consecutive year, Unify is positioned in the Leader section, recognizing vendors that have comprehensive strategies that align with industry direction and market demand, and effectively perform against those strategies.
"We believe Unify's position in the leaders section reflects the strength of our UCC offering, in particular our complete capabilities with OpenScape Cloud for enterprise communications, combined with Circuit's highly scalable and secure team collaboration platform," said Paul Cunningham, CMO for Unify. "Built on our strong history of innovation in the UCC space, OpenScape Cloud and Circuit are key components of the Atos Digital Workplace, which delivers the solutions and expertise to support businesses as they transition to a digital workplace."
"With Circuit and OpenScape Cloud, Unify has a complete portfolio of UCC capabilities, plus cloud, on-premise, and hybrid cloud deployment options," said report author and lead analyst Jim Lundy. "These capabilities position Unify well going forward, particularly given the shift to more messaging-based collaboration, and are the reason Unify is positioned in the Leader section of this year's Globe for Unified Communications and Collaboration."
[1] Aragon Research, "The Aragon Research Globe for Unified Communications and Collaboration, 2018" by Jim Lundy, April 5th, 2018.


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The city dresses up itself with glamor and dimmed lights when sunlight turns to the other side of the world. Faro gets mystical and beautiful by night!€75.00
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Owera says the situation is worse at night when the power goes off and vendors litter human waste on the floor. This paves way for hygiene related diseases like cholera to spread.
KAMPALA - When John Katende, a vendor at St. Balikudembe Market in downtown developed a stomach upset last week and delayed in the bathroom stall, he caused congestion outside.
Market vendors piled up as they waited for Katende to walk out. Katende noted that due to poor hygiene in the lavatories at the market, he usually suffers from stomach upsets.
Similarly, Night Nalyatte another vendor told New Vision that due to inadequate toilet facilities, the lavatories are always congested.
"That is why whenever someone delays in the bathroom, people lose patience and knock the doors impatiently," she says.
Vincent Owera (a trader) also said he has been treating endless Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) for the last 10 years resulting from dirty toilets at the St. Balikudembe Market.
With an estimated 50,000 vendors working at St. Balikudembe Market every day, the toilet facilities are too few to contain the pressure from users.
Owera says the situation is worse at night when the power goes off and vendors litter human waste on the floor. This paves way for hygiene-related diseases like cholera to spread.
Kampala with a population of 4.5 million people according to the 2014 National Population and Housing Census 2014 has a toilet shortage amounting to 4,144 toilets.
Carol Nakiganda, a nurse at the Family Clinic at St. Balikudembe revealed that UTIs and typhoid are common in the market and linked them to dirty toilets.
"Most of our patients from the market complain of a headache but when we diagnose them, you find out that they have UTIs and Typhoid," Nakiganda said.
Godfrey Kayongo Nkajja, the Executive Director of St. Balikudembe agrees that the public toilets at the market are not enough for the population.
"The problem is compounded with people who use the toilets and leave them dirty even after the water is provided for them," Kayongo said. "Sometimes, women dump used sanitary towels inside which end up blocking the drainage system."
The 2018 report by Knight Frank cites a shortage of toilets in Kampala, noting that the few available facilities are run by private individuals, who charge between sh500 and sh200 for both long and short calls, depending on the location of the facility.
However, for many city dwellers spending sh1000 on toilets every day is a big loss. The situation is almost the same in most of the parts in Kampala including in public places.
Nakasero Market
The doors at the toilets of Nakasero Market are in bad shape without a locker that in case someone comes to use the facility, you have to shield yourself for privacy.
Inside the toilet are open buckets where used tissues and pads are thrown. The low sides of the toilet walls have algae.
The director Nakasero Market, Fred Ochieng said the market with 800 people has 26 toilet stalls which are not enough.
Toilets at Gapco fuel station
The smell of the toilets welcomes you to the mall and leads you direction upstairs to the facilities. The smell is rancid yet a person must pay sh300 before accessing them. The toilet stalls don't flash and inside are dustbins at the corner probably for waste and are full to capacity.
At the entrance, one is handed a tiny toilet tissue that would only be enough for a small child. Occasionally, the women's section is intruded by men.
As some women get hold of their dresses not to touch the water on the floor as they squat, they hear male voices right behind them.
"Imagine! Sharing toilets with people of the opposite sex? I could literally see the men doing their things in the urinals," said one of the women.
Sunset Arcade
At Sunset Arcade, the toilets are accessed after paying sh300. But there are only two toilet stalls for men and women and are busy almost all the time.
There is a sink outside the toilets but no soap to use for washing hands.
The first toilets are labelled "women" and as the men pass by to reach their end, they see what women are doing. One pays sh200 to enter the toilets for whatever reason.
Lugogo shopping mall
The toilets at Lugogo shopping mall have a damp smell, most likely as a result of the total lack of ventilation. The lights are continually kept on, and certainly cannot be used during a power blackout at day time.
Also, because the entries to the ladies and gents bathrooms are not clearly marked, female users easily continue up to the gents section before realising that the ladies are inside one of the unmarked doors.
City abattoir
The toilet facilities at the City abattoirs are sparkly clean with white tiles. There are squatting pan toilets. A user pays sh200 and is handed a 15-inch piece of white tissue. There is a clean white sink with running water as well. The toilet has no air freshener but smells fresh as a result of partly having an open roof. Obviously, there is an effort to keep the toilets clean.
Park View Arcade
The most annoying thing to the traders at this arcade is that their rent doesn't include using washrooms so they have to pay sh200 each time.
Traders complain that at the end of the day, one uses a minimum of sh1000 on toilet facilities. Whereas the toilets are cleaned regularly to maintain hygiene, the biggest challenge is that both men and women use the same facilities.
Lavatories in Universities would be the last resort for Ugandans who want clean facilities. Unfortunately, Makerere, Kyambogo and Nakawa universities are not any better. Whereas at Kyambogo lavatories are filthy and shaky, those at Makerere University regularly run without water.
Addressing the problem
The 2014 national population and housing census figures released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) indicated that 2.7 million Ugandan households live without toilet facilities.
In Kampala, the state minister Benny Namugwanya revealed recently that City Hall is set to construct 300 public toilets to address the shortage. This followed an outbreak of cholera in Kabowa a city suburb. Namugwanya noted that the city had received $4 million dollars from the Bill and Melinda Foundation to build toilet facilities in the city.


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Plan to restore extensive credit union service to Laois village which has lost its Post Office
Ballinakill Post Office closed with retirement of Post Master Aidan Kennedy
In a year when it lost its post office a plan is underway in Laois for an extensive reopening of a credit union office in Ballinakill near the border with Kilkenny.
People First Credit Union is to hold a meeting in the Old School Community Hall to discuss an extensive reopening the Ballinakill Credit Union office.
People First is proposing that services offered if required include: shares saving accounts, current account access for receipt of wages, pensions or social welfare payments, pay zone machine for payment of household bills, loan application forms, online banking application forms.
Credit Union information brochures, credit union 3rd-year bursary application forms, sponsorship application forms and coming in 2019 multipurpose current account with debit card will also be offered from a reopened branch.
In September 2015, Portlaoise Credit Union and Abbeyleix Credit Union joined forces and merged to form People First Credit Union. Abbeyleix incorporated Ballinakill which has limited services to the public.
People First Credit Union merged with Athy Credit Union in 2017 and now has almost 39,000 members.
Ballinakill lost its only public financial service since the middle of 2018 when the village post office shut.
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Amber Rose has started an awkward social media trend after sharing a NSFW shot of her unshaven crotch over the weekend. Although the shocking photo was taken down by Instagram citing rules against nudity, fans of the American model have successfully turned it into a viral trend using hilarious props to recreate the "bush".
The enthusiastic reaction from social media users came after the 33-year-old defiantly urged her fans to share their version of her unshaven crotch photo in support of feminism and body positivity.
"Amber Rose challenge anyone?" Rose announced on Instagram. "[P]ost your version of my picture and hashtag #AmberRoseChallenge behalf of feminism, body positivity and not conforming to society norms of how we should live, what we should wear and where we should shave."
And like always, social media delivered beyond imagination. Both men and women recreated Rose's almost nude photo with props such as pineapple, wigs and even furry pets strategically placed to look like pubic hair.
From hilarious to super creative, the viral challenge provoked people to flout Instagram's no-nude rule in unimaginable ways. Some even resorted to the model's favourite emojis – an ice cream sundae and a black cat – to show off their crotch without actually going nude.
Speaking of props, one fan seems to have taken the challenge literally as he posed exactly like Rose in dark shades and a make-shift bikini with a giant wig covering his private parts.
The social media debate began after Rose broke the internet with a picture of herself lying down without her underwear on Friday (9 June). Though the image was immediately removed for violation of policy, the model didn't give up and shared another video firing back at Instagram.
"When IG deletes your fire ass feminist post but you really don't give a f*** because everyone picked it up already," she wrote.
A source claims the model wanted to promote "alternative body image" with her NSFW image.
"Amber is very proud of her body and loves to show it off," Hollywood Life reported. "She loves to push people's buttons and cause controversy, what better way to do that than with a naked pic? Instagram took the photo down because of it's nude policy, which Amber is pissed about but there's nothing she can do."


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Campaign features a video about a mother's right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere
Videos are showing in three movie theaters in the neighborhoods with the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the city
September 15, 2017 – The Health Department's Center for Health Equity launched a new campaign "Breastfeeding Friendly Communities" to raise awareness about a mother's right to breastfeed in public whenever and wherever she chooses. The campaign features a 30 second video about a mother in the Bronx who shares the challenges she had breastfeeding in public but encourages new mothers to persevere. The campaign is currently running on Facebook and Instagram and in three movie theaters in Central Harlem (MJ Harlem 9), Co-op City in the Bronx (AMC Bay Plaza 13), and downtown Brooklyn (Court Street Stadium 12). The campaign was created with support from the New York City Creating Breastfeeding Friendly Communities (CBFC) grant funded by the New York State Department of Health.
The "Breastfeeding Friendly Communities" campaign is part of ongoing City efforts to promote and support breastfeeding in communities with the lowest rates of breastfeeding in the city. In early August, the Health Department announced the opening of five "lactation pods" around the city, one in each borough, in locations that serve parents and families. The lactation pods are now available to the public at NYC Health + Hospitals' Queens Hospital Center and Harlem Hospital Center; the Bronx Zoo; the Staten Island Children's Museum; and the Brooklyn Children's Museum.
"I know firsthand what it's like to be met with disapproval for breastfeeding in front of others, even within the confines of the home," said First Lady Chirlane McCray, Honorary Chairwoman of the Commission on Gender Equity. "Breastfeeding Friendly Communities is a bold campaign that reaffirms women's rights to breastfeed throughout New York City and educates individuals about the natural, normal human function that has many proven health benefits. No woman should be inconvenienced or shamed for providing nourishment to their child."
"We are proud to release a campaign that encourages a breastfeeding-friendly culture," said Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett. "Moms like Laura should feel supported in their choice to breastfeed whenever and wherever they need. Supporting families to make the best choices to raise healthy babies requires everyone's participation. These videos are an invitation to New Yorkers to join in making moms feel comfortable when they choose to breastfeed in public."
"The New York State Department of Health is funding these efforts in New York City to make breastfeeding a natural part of community life and help women feel comfortable breastfeeding in public," said Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker. "This campaign builds upon New York State's extensive efforts to promote and protect a woman's right to breastfeed in any location she chooses. Women should feel supported by all segments of society in their decision to breastfeed, which is linked to better infant and maternal health."
"Sadly, mothers continue to be denied the right to breastfeed in many public places, and are shamed for fulfilling the basic need of feeding their hungry babies," said Deputy Commissioner Dr. Aletha Maybank. "In order to normalize breastfeeding, we must go beyond educating mothers. Most expectant mothers know the benefits but they need everyone's support in being able to exercise their legal right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere."
"No mother should ever feel embarrassed to do what is best for her baby," said Theresa Landau, Chairperson, NYC Breastfeeding Leadership Council, Inc. "Every major health organization in the world recognizes the importance of breastfeeding. It is a public health imperative – breastfeeding saves lives. It is up to us as a society to support mothers and families in their breastfeeding journey. We, in partnership with the Health Department and other community based organizations, are working together to create a culture that is comfortable with breastfeeding. New York City is providing many opportunities for moms to reach their breastfeeding goals, from prenatal care, to maternity hospital practices, to community support. The NYC Breastfeeding Leadership Council, Inc. (NYCBLC) has worked tirelessly to educate the community about breastfeeding and to raise awareness that mothers and babies have the right to breastfeed wherever they are legally allowed to be, whether it is in the park, the supermarket, the library or even in the NYC subway. The Annual NYCBLC Subway Caravan is a perfect example of a grassroots activity to support breastfeeding anywhere, any time."
"Brooklyn Borough Hall could not be prouder to be at the forefront of advancing breastfeeding-friendly communities," said Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams. "The Community Lactation Room Law that we helped to author has cemented New York City's position as a leader in breastfeeding empowerment, which has been furthered by our Brooklyn Breastfeeding Empowerment Zone in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Brownsville. This new campaign, led by Health Commissioner Bassett, will help to advance these strides to support our borough in raising healthy children and families."
"Breastfeeding is one of the most important and beautiful experiences a mother can share with her newborn. As a father of six children, I watched my wife – who is an executive – experience angst around breastfeeding after she returned to work, having to express milk in broom closets and unsanitary bathrooms across the city of New York in some very high-powered offices," said Council Member Robert E. Cornegy. "Passing the Community Lactation Room Law was a vital step in promoting and supporting the practice of breastfeeding. This campaign is the next important step in that process and I commend the Center for Health Equity for their efforts in continuing to encourage mothers to breastfeed their children."
"Breastfeeding is a head start for babies - providing critical nutrition to support cognitive development and boost his or her immune system during the first six to twelve months of life. Education is the first step to building healthier communities. As chair of the Women's Issues Committee and co-Chair of the Women's Caucus, I want to thank the de Blasio Administration, Commissioner Bassett, and the Department of Health for bringing the resources that will normalize breastfeeding and encourage every community to support local moms with raising the future of our city," said Council Member Laurie A. Cumbo.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and continued breastfeeding with complementary foods until at least one year of age. Health Department data on breastfeeding trends in New York City show that babies born to women of color and from high-poverty neighborhoods are less likely to exclusively breastfeed during the first five days after giving birth. In 2015, Latina mothers had the lowest rates of exclusive breastfeeding in the hospital compared to other racial and ethnic groups, at 29.4 percent. Black mothers had the second lowest rate at 30.9 percent, followed by Asian/Pacific Islander women at 32.1 percent. In contrast, 47.5 percent of White mothers exclusively breastfed while in the hospital.
Other Health Department initiatives include:
The Health Department also facilitates the New York City Breastfeeding Hospital Collaborative. The goal of this Collaborative is to increase the number of Baby-Friendly Designated facilities in New York City. Through this initiative the agency is working with 30 maternity facilities. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to encourage and recognize hospitals and birthing centers that offer an optimal level of care for lactation based on the WHO/UNICEF Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding for Hospitals. Currently, there are 15 Baby-Friendly Hospitals in New York City.
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Miranda is a six-year-old girl in first grade who was once babysat by Ellen Wright. She also enjoys ragging on Nate Wright.
Nate once substituted Miranda's book buddy and on multiple occasions, he found Spitsy stealing Miranda's dolls because he wanted to.
She occasionally works with Peter.
Personality and Traits
Miranda is very aggressive and is never afraid to threaten a sixth-grader, as she watches a lot of martial arts and eats too much sugar. She has brown hair and eyes and is missing her two top front teeth.
Miranda also tends to raise her voice a lot, and she was featured in Nate's movie as an extra, wanting to hit someone.
Behind the Scenes
She makes an appearance in "Big Nate: Welcome To My World", "Big Nate: Thunka Thunka Thunka", "Big Nate: A Good Old Fashioned Wedgie," and in "Big Nate: Blow The Roof Off".


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Limerick champions St Senans face Kilmihil in Munster semi final
St Senans' Ian Ryan in action against Kiladangan in the Munster quarter final
ST Senans bid to reach the Munster club IFC final this Sunday.
The estuary men play Clare champions Kilmihil in Newcastle West at 2.00 with a provincial final spot up for grabs.
Both St Senans and Kilmihil have previously appeared in the Munster club IFC final – St Senans back in 2003 and Kilmihil in 2008 when they beat Ballysteen enroute to the final.
The Foynes-Shanagolden men beat Tipperary's Kiladangan in the Munster quarter final last weekend in Toomevara.
On Sunday the Limerick champions meet a Kilmihil side that had lost three of the last five Clare IFC finals before ending their promotion wait last month with a victory of Kilrush.
Kilmihil are coached by former Clare defender Dermot Coughlan. Kilmihil are captained by centre back Stan Lineen, who last March played in the All Ireland club SHC final in Croke Park with Ballyea.
Others from that hurling side in the green and gold of the west Clare side on Sunday will be Jack Browne, Padjoe Connolly and Martin O'Leary.
Also in their ranks is Declan Downes, a selector with the Clare senior footballers who knocked Limerick out of the Munster SFC this season.
James Naughton was centre forward in that Limerick team defeated by Clare and will be a key figure for St Senans on Sunday.
Others filling key roles for the Limerick men in blue and gold will be Ian Ryan, James Bridgeman, Seamus McSweeney and Richard Hayes.
Experience comes in the shape of Conor Mullane, Maurice Fitzgerald, Ger Hanlon and Darren Kavanagh for the St Senans side that is managed by Damien Fitzgibbon and coached by Newcastle West's Shane Kelly.
This Munster semi final will be their ninth championship game of the season and the prize for remaining unbeaten is a November 26 final against Mallow (Cork) or An Ghaeltacht (Kerry).
Adare reached the final of this championship last season, while along with St Senans, Pallasgreen have also been previous finalists.
Prediction: St Senans


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- The first two seasons of Cobra Kai are now streaming on Netflix.
- The series not only follows the events of The Karate Kid movies, but keeps with their spirit musically—the soundtrack is full of '80s jams that Johnny Lawrence would definitely love.
- Check out every song featured in the series below.
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It's hard to think of music from The Karate Kid without thinking of the classic theme song from the original, "You're The Best" by Joe Esposito. But, damn it, Cobra Kai is here, and through two seasons has managed to have a badass soundtrack full of '80s bangers, and somehow hasn't played that old theme song even once.
That doesn't mean the spirit isn't still there, though. Cobra Kai might find Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) 34 years after their Karate Kid days living in the 2020 (ok, 2018 and 2019) present. But the show's music is still completely in-tune with the vibes of the original films. That means Foreigner. That means Poison. That means Queen. If you think of it with regard to the '80s, well, it's probably here.
Season 1
Episode 1
"Head Games" - Foreigner
"Nothin' But A Good Time" - Poison
"Sirius" - The Alan Parsons Project
"Stupid In Your Area" - Nation Ruckus
Episode 2
"Ain't That a Kick In The Head" - Dean Martin
"Shake It Up" - Disable Danger
Episode 3
"Black" - Kari Kimmel
"I Want You To Know" - jAQC
"Kiss It" - Dorothy
"Lay It Down" - Ratt
"Live It Up (Aaron Wayne Remix)" - Ali Pierre
"Round and Round" - Ratt
"Stronger" - Donovan Jarvis
Episode 4
"Perm" - Bruno Mars + B57
"Say You Don't Want Me" - Le Bon
Episode 5
"Safe Word" - Alexander Rose
Episode 6
"Bring The Funk Back" - Big Gigantic
"Don't Look Back" - Boston
Episode 7
"Young Hearts" - Commuter
Episode 8
"We're Not Gonna Take It" - Twisted Sister
Episode 9
"Disheveled (With Vocals)" - Joseph Stevens
"The Food Stamp Stomp" - Backdrifter
"For The Night" - Hai Hai Doll
"On Yucca" - DJ Tiq Taq
"Sushi" - Hoodie Allen
"The Swamp" - Backdrifter
"Take It On The Run" - REO Speedwagon
Episode 10
"I Want It All" - Queen
Season 2
Epsiode 1
"Gold Cup" - Al Hazan
"Sweet As A Golden Apple" - KC Booker
Episode 2
"Back In Black" - AC/DC
Episode 3
"Back In The Game" - Airborne
"Tin Pan Boy" - Yungblud
Episode 4
"I'm Gonna Be The One" - Fergus Hambleton
"Island Joint" - Honest Lee
"No Pare" - Dicky Ranking
Episode 5
"Listen To Your Heart" - Roxette
"No Shelter" - Broken Edge
Episode 6
"Fight Song" - Sister Sin
Episode 7
"Believe In Yourself" - Remmi
"Pioneer" - Tom Aspaul
Episode 8
"Burning Fever" - Kristine
"Dance Hall Days" - Wang Chung
"Here I Go Again" - Whitesnake
"If You Leave" - Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
"Scallywag" - Sonic Graffiti
"St. Anthony" - Sonic Graffiti
"White Tape" - Amazing Police
"You're The Inspiration" - Chicago
Episode 9
"Bigger (Featuring Akon)" - Stephen Cooper
"Blue Blood" - Raphaella
"Fangs Out" - Bat Fangs
"Hold Steady" - Justin Forest
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Review by Derrick Carter
Running Time: 2 hours 41 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for Scary Moments, some Creature Violence and mild Language
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Written by: Steve Kloves
(based on the novel HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS by J.K. Rowling)
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, John Cleese, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, Richard Griffiths, Richard Harris, Jason Isaacs, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith & Tom Felton
Warner Brothers was confident that HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE would be a hit. How confident were they? Well, they believed in the film enough to begin production on a sequel three days after the first movie hit theaters. This sequel brought back director Chris Columbus, who opted for different filmmaking techniques this time around that greatly benefitted the film, and is a faithful-to-a-fault adaptation of the second novel in the HARRY POTTER book series. CHAMBER OF SECRETS is one of those rare sequels that not only lives up to its predecessor, but easily surpasses it.
Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) is spending a rather depressing summer at his abusive uncle's home, but things liven up in a bad way when masochistic house elf Dobby gives Harry a messy warning not to return to school. The second year at Hogwarts is off to a rocky start as it seems someone has it out for Harry (sabotaging the Hogwarts Express gateway, tampering with a Quidditch equipment), but those are the least of his problems. Something ancient and deadly has been unleashed in Hogwarts. It's literally petrifying victims who see it and may kill someone very soon. Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) must get to the bottom of another mystery before Hogwarts is forced to close its doors for good.
Though it still has a child-friendly attitude and is significantly more light-hearted than later entries in the series, CHAMBER OF SECRETS is darker than SORCERER'S STONE. There's still a fantasy-mystery at the center of this film, but the stakes are higher in that people are actually being petrified and there's a strange beast stalking the students. There a few scenes that are bound to give little kids nightmares yet again (especially those who are afraid of spiders or snakes).
With only a year's worth of extra experience, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson all improved greatly in natural line delivery and believable emotions. Seeing the reunion of Harry (a hero worth rooting for), Ron (great comic relief and a solid sidekick) and Hermione (bringing smarts and exposition) is akin to watching real-life friends meet up. Tom Felton also gets a lot more to do this time around as cocky rival Draco Malfoy. The returning adult cast receives noticeably less screen time, though Alan Rickman is still phenomenal as Snape, Richard Harris is perfect as Dumbledore, and Robbie Coltrane steals his scenes as the lovable Hagrid.
New characters and fresh faces include: aforementioned CGI monstrosity Dobby, cocky incompetent professor Gilderoy Lockhart (Kenneth Branagh), weeping ghost Moaning Myrtle (Shirley Henderson), and menacing Lucius Malfoy (Jason Isaacs). Much more time is also spent with the charming Weasley family. The best new addition is easily Kenneth Branagh's headstrong Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, who provides a lot of comic relief and frustrating plot developments in equal measure. Moaning Myrtle gets a couple of grim laughs, while Jason Isaacs is great as Draco's threatening father.
The worst character is easily Dobby. I know he might be a fan favorite in certain circles and he certainly plays a significant role in this film's plot (and in later films), but I see Dobby as HARRY POTTER's Jar-Jar Binks. He's annoying, his humor mostly falls flat and I found myself taken out of the film every time he popped up. His final scene also contains a big plot hole pertaining to a certain curse that another character is trying to cast. It opens up a big gap in the series' logic that makes no sense when you eventually find out about that specific spell in the fourth film.
CHAMBER's pacing moves quickly and the script pretty much captures every major scene from the novel. It's faithful to a fault in that exposition is somewhat too fast and convenient, but that's the result of filmmakers trying to cram 341 heavily detailed pages into less than three hours. I feel they succeeded, but some of the plot details are a bit heavy-handed. One element that is welcomed is the prejudice between "pure blood" wizards and "mud-bloods" (Muggle-born wizards and witches). This is a remarkably mature element in a PG-rated fantasy.
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS is bigger, funnier, darker, faster, and all around better than the first film. It's slightly grim shift in tone signaled the maturity that later films in the series would follow. Though it's not without a couple of complaints (which could be considered to be minor gripes), CHAMBER OF SECRETS is an exciting fantasy-adventure that outdoes its predecessor in every conceivable way.


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Mueller Pushes Back at Russian Firm's Bid to Wriggle Out of Charges
WASHINGTON (CN) – Special Counsel Robert Mueller pushed back against the Russian company in his crosshairs over alleged interference in the 2016 election on Tuesday, telling a federal judge in Washington that the conspiracy charges he filed against the firm aren't dependent on prosecutors proving its election interference was a crime.
Mueller's four-page filing in the federal court in Washington on Tuesday came in response to Concord Management' request that U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich toss the charges against it.
Friedrich ordered prosecutors to address Concord attorney Eric Dubelier's claim that his client's failure to register as a foreign agent or catalog campaign expenditures did not rise to the level of a crime and as such, a dismissal was in order.
On Tuesday, the special counsel's attorneys responded arguing that the allegations against Concord, a company owned by Yevgeny Prigoshin,a Russian oligarch known as "Putin's chef," are, in fact, sufficient to support the conspiracy charge.
"The indictment alleges that a purpose of these manifold acts of deception was to frustrate the lawful government functions of the United States," the filing states. "Those allegations are sufficient to support the charge of conspiracy to defraud the United States regardless of whether the defendants agreed to engage in conduct that violated [the Federal Election Campaign Act] or [the Foreign Agent Registration Act]."
Prigozhin –along with 13 additional Russian nationals – was charged in February with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. through targeted social media campaigns prosecutors claim helped then Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump.


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