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Grab your best mate—you two are heading to Australia to take in the sun, surf and spectacular views of Sydney and Gold Coast. On this weeklong adventure we'll hook you up with a backstage tour of the iconic Sydney Opera House, a half-day wilderness walkabout among the native Aussie animals, a private tour of Byron Bay Lighthouse and the chance to fully explore Lamington National Park. If you want to pack in even more fun, we've got you covered with a $1,000 stipend! Maybe you'll use it for a surf lesson at the famous Bondi Beach. Maybe you'll party it up in Surfers Paradise. No matter how you use it, we're sure it'll be top koala-ty. (Sorry, we had to.) Flights and hotel are on us.
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Great Wolf Lodge 2011
Aaron and I surprised the kids with a trip to The Great Wolf Lodge last week. We threw all of them in the car and told them we were going to Wal-Mart...which we did, to get snacks for the hotel. (There's a Wal-Mart 10 minutes away from the Lodge.) The kids were pleased as punch when we drove into the parking lot.
I hardly saw Arwen. She had a blast skipping from one part of the park to the other. She is finally tall enough to ride all the rides without an adult. Her favorite was the Tornado.
On the 2nd day, Larkin, Noah, and Joshua all crashed at different times. It was pretty cute to see one of them zonked out there in the 84 degree park, taking a nap.
Larkin was just getting done with one of her tonsil episodes and was kind of a pill. We got A LOT of sass from her :)
Joshua was just happy to be there! He was tall enough to ride on the the big rides with Aaron or I. He LOVED it!
Noah loved everything! His favorite part may have been the cable television, though :)
And another of Lu...she did have lots of fun, when she wasn't busy throwing a tantrum!

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Important Information For Patients Needing Dentures in Oyster Bay, NY
Being unfortunate enough to have suffered the loss of numerous teeth can be an embarrassing problem for a dental patient to suffer. Sadly, there are many dental patients that may not be particularly informed about the treatment options that are available for this type of issue. Fortunately, it is possible for patients needing Dentures in Oyster Bay NY to have these prosthetics installed so that any cosmetic issues that the patient may be experiencing are addressed as well as restoring the full functionality of their mouths.
When having dentures made, it is important to note that it may take several weeks for the final set of dentures to be completed. This stems from the fact that the patient will need to have measurements of their mouth taken. Once these measurements are made, the dentist can send them to a special facility that will craft the denture set. While this process may seem somewhat lengthy, it is essential for the measurements of the denture to be exactly the same as the patient's mouth, or they may encounter serious discomfort while wearing the dentures.
After the patient has received their dentures, it is important to understand that this prosthetic will need to be adjusted on a yearly basis. As time progresses, the shape and contour of a patient's gum line will change, which can cause the denture to no longer fit properly. By having them adjusted each year, it is possible to ensure that the dentures stay as secure as possible despite the patient's gum line changing. During this adjustment, the dentist will gently heat the dentures to make them more pliable before adjusting them and having you report on how they fit. This process may take an hour or more, but it can be worth it for ensuring the dentures perfectly fit the patient's mouth.
When a patient suffers the loss of one or more of their teeth, it is critical for them to understand the full range of restorative procedures that can be used. Luckily, those needing to receive Dentures in Oyster Bay NY can work with the professionals from the Locust Valley Dental Group. To learn more about this clinic, please visit the website.


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Educational Technology
How teachers can best use TED Talks in class. What happens when a teacher mixes Madame Bovary and a TED Talk?
Good things, actually. Photo: iStockphoto My high school English class had just finished reading Madame Bovary, and we were all confused. How To Use 'Kahoot!' To Gamify Learning. – EDTECH 4 BEGINNERS. Kahoot!
Is a really fun and motivating app for learning. Games and quizzes which incorporate videos, images and diagrams can be created by the teacher and then students can compete against each other. Pupils can also create games for their peers. And it doesn't have to be played solely in class – pupils can play against other schools anywhere in the world. How to Use Animoto in the Classroom: Create Stunning Student Slideshows. Creating Your First Video Once logged in to the site, you are ready to create your first video slide show.
This is a simple 3-step process: Step 1: Select your pictures and/or video. You can upload images and videos of you own, select from the Animoto stock gallery, or import them from sites like Facebook, Smugmug, Flickr, Picasa, and Photobucket. Njea. VoiceThread is an interactive collaboration and sharing tool that enables users to add images, documents, and videos, and to which other users can add voice, text, audio file, or video comments.
You can post your VoiceThread on your website or save it to an MP3 or DVD. VoiceThread allows those with hearing impairments to collaborate through webcam commenting and sign language. What's VoiceThread quotes Brenda Dyck, moderator of MiddleTalk, a listserv sponsored by the National Middle School Association, who says "teachers and students are using VoiceThread as a storytelling tool, a deep thinking tool, a research tool, an expository communication tool, and even an assessment tool.
" VoiceThread provides an educator's version, which allows for privacy controls. A single educator license is free and class and district memberships are reasonable. How to Use Prezi Tutorial. How To Use Educreations. Screencast in Your Class with Screencast-O-Matic - Work in Progress. Using Pinterest for Education. Pinterest is a social network which allows you to share and comment on visual material, which could be photographs, sketches, videos or web pages.
Like a virtual scrapbook, but very public, you can collate the items that you love. There is no copyright in the world of Pinterest: you can attach images from other people's web pages, or repin content from other people's boards (see this article from JPC Law). In fact sharing content from other people is actively encouraged - this is about the social activity of interaction and sharing and gaining followers, rather than keeping ownership of your work. Knovio in the Classroom: Teaching Entrepreneurship.
Knovio In The Classroom: Teaching Entrepreneurship in High School Over the past year, we've noticed two major groups emerge in the Knovio user-base: entrepreneurs using Knovio to pitch their startup ideas, and teachers and students using Knovio in the classroom.
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Finding Events Near Me in Niagara Falls Ontario
What's a bigger thrill than seeing your favorite musical, band or singer?
Concerts are great ways to enjoy your favorite bands. It's also great for upcoming musicians as it gives them exposure and the chance to interact with their fans in ways they otherwise could not, it's really their way of saying thank you for your support.
That's why we love seeing concerts, and if you live in Niagara Falls then you have the luck to get to see top musical talents play every week in your backyard.
Niagara Falls ON Events in the Next 14 Days
One of the things that many people forget to do is have fun with their loved ones. Taking your wife or husband out to a concert or other event is a wonderful way to say thank you and relax and have a little fun. Plus, you can't put a price on memories that you will make!
Case in point, a member of our staff had the opportunity to have a free day with other people to watch a Frankie Vallie tribute band courtesy of Casino Niagara (something a lot of Niagara Falls Painters don't get to do) and we had a great time just talking to casino staff and enjoying the life of the other side of the velvet ropes where we got to play with the high rollers. But don't think Niagara is just about the casinos – it's of course home to some of the most wonderful natural wonders of the world!
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Toy Camera with Pink Lens
Say cheese! Kukkia's wonderful wooden toy camera is a brilliant way to encourage imaginative play.
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Women's activists in Bali are calling for female representation at the upcoming legislative election to push more women-friendly agendas and policies, such as reproductive health and household economy
Director of Bali Sruti Foundation, Luh Riniti Rahayu, said budget allocations for women's agendas, such as reproductive health and children, were miniscule compared to unpopular budgets such as the procurement of official cars.
"The budget for cervical cancer is only Rp 25 million [US$2,136] per year, although it is the number one killer disease of women," she said.
Riniti plans to compile a list of such gaps to strengthen women's advocacy saying that the provision for vitamins for pregnant mothers was nothing compared to an official car.
The issues were compiled in a discussion forum on the media and agendas of the women's movement held by the foundation and the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) in Denpasar on Friday.
Riniti said more sensitive budget allocations for women's needs had been proposed several times but there had been no significant changes.
"No matter what, women understand better [about their needs] and I expect the media to also pay attention to the issue," she said.
She added that the media was still very patriarchal with most covering women as subordinates.
Meanwhile, Democrat Party politician Pasek Sutikawati said political struggle was still rife with unfair practices making it difficult for women to compete. "We have been indoctrinated to conduct clean politics but the reality is different," she said.
"Those who can become regional councilors are women loaded with money or who have powerful spouses, such as regents or councilors," she said. "Women cannot maintain their idealism." An editor with Radar Bali newspaper, Hari Puspita, asked women to use the 2014 General Election as a momentum to channel their votes to women candidates.
"The presence of women in politics brings significant impact to the advocacy of basic problems, such as education and health," he said.
"But women candidates should compete without denigrating themselves." The women's activists had conducted various activities to gather support for more female participation in politics. Other than cervical cancer, the activists said threats for Balinese women included breast cancer, HIV, as well as domestic violence and low political participation.
Previously, chairman of the Denpasar branch of the Indonesian Obstetrics and Gynecology Association (POGI), Made Suyasa Jaya, estimated that there were 100 to 150 cases of cervical cancer per 100,000 people in Bali. He also estimated that every three days two women died of the disease.
Bali is among the provinces with the lowest female representation in its provincial legislative council with only 30 female councilors, or 7.5 percent, compared to 374 male councilors from the 2009 general elections.
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Thomaston Fireman's Carnival is July 30-Aug. 2
THOMASTON >> The Thomaston Fire Department will hold its annual Fireman's Carnival July 30-Aug. 2.
The department will sell ride wrist bands each night for $22 each,for unlimited rides from the time the carnival open till it closes.
This years raffle will include seven great prizes. 1st Prize Roketa Scooter, 2nd Prize Apple iPad Wi-Fi 16 GB, 3rd Prize Kindle Fire 8 GB, 4th Prize Ladies Dress Watch courtesy of Barberet Jewelers, 5th Prize $250 Gift Certificate redeemable at Barrett Family Oil, 6th Prize Men's Dress Watch courtesy of Barberet Jewelers, 7th Prize $100 Gift Certificate redeemable at Thomaston Oil. Tickets are $2 each. Raffle drawing will be held at 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 2. Winners need not be present.
Fireworks will be held on Thursday, July 30 beginning at 9 p.m. Fireworks can be best seen from the carnival grounds, Sanford Avenue Field. Trophies for the winners of the parade will be announced at 10 a.m. on the carnival grounds.


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The "In My Father's Footsteps" devotions will return in September of 2019. Enjoy this devotion from the archives!
Hell was not made for humans. Hell was intended for Satan and the angels that allied themselves with him in the rebellion of heaven.
It is described as a place of torment, a "lake of fire," a place of everlasting, never-ending death. The Bible also describes it as a place where there is "weeping and gnashing of teeth."
It was only supposed to be occupied by Satan and the demons.
Since the Fall of Man – For Those Who Reject Christ
But since the Fall of Adam and Eve, hell is also the chosen destination of those who reject God.
Satan tempted Adam and Eve to sin. That sin was to reject God and look to themselves as their god.
That original sin is passed on to all the descendants of Adam and Eve – including you and me.
But the good news is that God provided a Savior. He first promised that Savior to Adam and Eve:
I will put enmity between you
and the woman,
and between your offspring and her offspring;
he shall bruise your head,
and you shall bruise his heel." (Genesis 3:15)
So those that go to hell are only those who choose to go to hell by rejecting God and His salvation through the birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ.
As a believer in Jesus Christ, you no longer will be going to hell!
But that doesn't mean that you won't go through hell!
We all feel that way at times – or will. Losing a job, having a relationship end, suffering illness, enduring the death of a loved one, all these can make us feel as if we are "going through hell."
But if you are going through hell like this, my best advice is to not stop! Keep going through to the other side!
Because God is waiting for you. Jesus is walking beside you. The Holy Spirit is guiding you and keeping you in the one, true faith!
Heavenly Father, thank you for being with me, even when I go through hell in this life. But thank you most especially for my Savior Jesus, who went through hell for me so that I could live forever in heaven. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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Essential vertical expertise
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Against a backdrop of the hospitality industry's transformation, marked by changing consumer expectations, widespread digitalization and the growing presence of new forms of competition, more than ever before expert knowledge, combining a number of vertical skills, is needed to generate returns while creating value.
Structured as a management platform, Honotel Développement's team of business experts are able to effectively take on all aspects of hotel operational management for hospitality assets: commercial development, cost optimization, human resources, regulatory compliance, facilities maintenance and corporate social responsibility. Directly in touch with its market, Honotel Développement's team is particularly responsive, which has enabled it to successfully manage nearly 90 hotels in different environments since 2000.
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Commercial strategy further strengthened by Happyculture
In addition to its outstanding expertise across all distribution channels, its sustainable contracts with commercial clients, its specific prospecting actions and its intense yield management policy, Honotel Développement's commercial strategy has been ramped up with the launch of Happyculture, the hospitality concept focused on developing the customer experience. All the hotels managed by Honotel Développement have now adopted the Happyculture Collection label and are presented on the dedicated site happyculture.com.
Alongside this, by capitalizing on the multifunctional capabilities of its hotels' facilities, Honotel Développement is focused on developing Food and Beverage and Seminar activities.
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Management platform at the heart of financial performance optimization
For over 15 years, Honotel Développement's management platform has provided hotel managers with all the support needed to optimize their establishment's financial performance. It also enables them to benefit from economies of scale through group contracts and sets out the management standards to be respected for each hotel in terms of fixed and variable costs.
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While the social, societal and environmental consequences of its activities have always been taken into account in the Group's strategy, Honotel Développement has positioned its ESR policy at the heart of the Happyculture business development project.
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Armed with a Spear….re-engaging with young people22nd February 2013
Many young people come out of the education system unready for work, lacking the skills and attitude to realise their potential. Newspaper reports highlight every day that youth unemployment is nearly at 1 million. Some exclaim that there are no jobs; others flout the unhelpful distinctions between 'shirkers and strivers'. But in many cases, young people simply lack the confidence to fulfil their talents or to overcome the disadvantages they have faced.
One organisation engaging with young people is Spear. It is part of the Resurgo Trust, which 'exists to galvanise neighbourhood transformation in London and beyond'. It is a free, interactive, six-week course seeking to get young people back into the labour market or education. It was established in 2004 and now has the capacity to serve 360 students each year. It offers practical skills like interview training, CV-writing and even a customer service qualification. But it also believes that building confidence, motivation and aspiration are central planks of its work.Spear's Director said that in many cases, there are stories of absent fathers, parental addiction, domestic-violence and depression.
Spear is having great success with those who complete the course, with 75 per cent of its graduates still in employment or training a year later.
A month ago I visited Spear to watch one of the training sessions. I followed this up last night when I attended one of its graduation ceremonies. Unlike your average graduation, students gave presentations on the key lessons they learned, like 'how to walk into a job interview'. It was inspiring to recognise some of the same faces from the previous month and see how they had grown in confidence and maturity.
One girl told the ceremony how just six weeks ago, she could never have presented to such a large audience. Through tears she told us how she had never felt her parents cared about her, which led her simply to not care about herself. Also showing us that statistics hide a multitude of individual stories, one boy told us how he had been doing very well at school, but lost all motivation after his mum was diagnosed with cancer. With the help of Spear, his ambition of becoming a doctor has been reinvigorated.
At the end of the ceremony, the trainers presented each graduate with a certificate – a reminder that for many, this was the first time their progress had been celebrated and praised. As they left, each student was set a challenge – including 'keeping focussed', 'improving time-keeping' and even, 'not getting distracted by video-games'.
Looking around, I saw friends congratulating one-another and proudly taking photos. But I couldn't help notice that whilst more than 30 young people were graduating – a record for a Spear graduation – there were far fewer parents in the audience. It acted as a reminder of the circumstances and deeper issues many have faced. So whilst the labour market is tough, the problems underneath are sometimes tougher. In times of austerity, or indeed of plenty, we need more spears to arm young people to deal with the challenges ahead.


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Aleksis Kivi – The Cornerstone Of Finnish Literature – February 28
February 28, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
The Finnish Studies Program at the University of Toronto
welcomes you to the 12th public lecture in the series
An Evening with Finnish Studies
to celebrate Kalevala Day & the Day of Finnish Culture, February 28th
Aleksis Kivi is the national writer of Finland. His most famous book, Seven Brothers, is well known and appreciated worldwide. It has been translated into more than 30 languages. As a person, Aleksis Kivi is still quite a mystery – we cannot even be sure about how he looked. In her lecture Tilli gives an overview of different representations of Aleksis Kivi, focusing on what makes him so unique and how Kivi's influence appears in the Finnish language and literary world.
Anna Tilli is a visiting graduate student at the Finnish Studies Program at the University of Toronto. She specializes in comparative literature, museology and Finnish language and literature at the University of Helsinki. In her master's thesis, Tilli investigates the representations of Aleksis Kivi and focuses on analyzing the exhibition of the literary house museum Home of Aleksis Kivi situated in Nurmijärvi, Finland.
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Bayelsa poll: 7 PDP govs, chairman, others storm Yenagoa
At least six governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party national chairman, Uche Secondus, and other party leaders on Wednesday stormed Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital and demanded a transparent governorship election in the state.
Secondus said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies to be deployed for the election should be professional enough and not be used to subvert the wish of the people of the state.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Fidelis Soriwei, stated that the PDP leaders spoke while addressing the gubernatorial mega rally of the party in Yenagoa.
Governors at the event were the host governor, Honourable Seriake Dickson, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Emeka Ihedioha, Imo; Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto Seyi Makinde, Oyo while the Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi, was represented by his deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, who is also the chairman of the national campaign council.
The PDP chairman said the federal government should not allow a repeat of what happened in Rivers state during the last general election.
Secondus said: "The security agencies should not allow themselves to be used by APC to ruin this election, the country is suffering because of the damage done to our election. We don't want a repetition of what happened in Rivers. All those in authority should ensure peace prevail.
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"Stop damaging the country, people are in hunger, let's start from Bayelsa to practice free and fair election, one man one vote," he added.
The PDP national chairman took a swipe at the APC which he said had damaged the country and inflicted hardship on the people since it took over political control at the centre since 2015.
Governor of Bayelsa state, Honourable Seriake Dickson, said the PDP was the only platform that has given Bayelsa and the Ijaw nation a voice and brought a lot of fortunes to the people.
The governor, who noted that the restoration government had weathered what he described as political storms from 2015 to date, expressed confidence that the party would celebrate victory once again come November 16.
He, therefore, urged all eligible voters to turn out en masse and vote Diri/Lawrence ticket to ensure continuity of the good works started by his administration.
The PDP governorship candidate, Senator Douye Diri, said he would prioritise the completion of the three senatorial roads, Agge Deep Seaport and Brass National Liquefied Natural Gas project when elected into office, through partnership with multi-national oil companies operating in the state.
Senator Diri ascribed his emergence as PDP candidate to the grace of God, the efforts of Governor Dickson and the good people of against all odds.
The PDP national campaign council described Bayelsa as strategic to the economic wellbeing of the country.
Mohammed urged the people not to allow what he termed as forces of darkness to prevail in the coming election.
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When I heard that Traverse was holding a conference in Italy I snatched up a ticket immediately. Billing itself as an "anti-conference" many of my blogging friends have either attended the conference or worked on campaigns with them and they all raved about the their experiences. Plus, it was an excuse to visit Italy and check out the Trento restaurants. Italy is one of my … [Read more...]
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During my most recent visit to Italy, we briefly stopped in Florence on our way to visit the somewhat disappointing Cinque Terre. I had visited Florence once before many years ago with my best friend, and to be honest, we didn't love it back then. We were on quick trip, just 3 nights in each city, a typical American run through a country. Rome had been exciting- a crazy … [Read more...]
Cinque Terre: A Bucket List Letdown
During a recent visit with a friend, the two of us found out he had some unplanned days off that we could take advantage of together. We tried to decide where and how to best spend them. Athens, Tanzania, Crete -- all my ideas were shot down because he doesn't like to repeat destinations. Finally, I remembered a previous conversation we'd had. Although we've both visited … [Read more...]
Charcuterie Showdown-
"I found this restaurant with a charcuterie plate that will change your life," I told my friend. "I know one that's better," he replied. And so it was on. During our recent visit to Italy, I arrived in Pisa several days ahead of my friend. Neither of us had visited this particular city before, so I decided to wait on him to start sightseeing. Without much else to do, I … [Read more...]


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College wear should be comfortable, practical and have a touch of femininity as well. With the Egyptian fashionista Aya Hegaz we can see lots of inspiring ideas that every college girl can consider for her college style.
In this educational stage we all know that there are some changes on how we used to wear at school and what we should wear at college.
In school our clothing style takes a little bit of the funky look but as long as we grow up our clothing style became more mature and has different kinds of vitality, elegance and classiness. Aya Hegaz present how every college girl could wear when going to her college with a touch of a girly style and in lovely bright colors as well.
Maxi cardigans with simple blouse paring with jeans is the most popular outfit for this season, most of the girls love this casual chic outfit and they consider it as a basic wear in their wardrobes. As well pairing your maxi skirt with white shirt is very comfy and feminine and can suit your college days as well.
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Redwood City, Calif., July 31, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Informatica Corporation (Nasdaq:INFA), the world's number one independent provider of data integration software, today announced that Gartner, Inc., a leading IT research and advisory firm, has positioned Informatica as a Leader in its 2015 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools report, published July 29, 2015, based on ability to execute and completeness of vision.
The complete report, including the quadrant graphic, is available at http://www.informatica.com/us/data-integration-magic-quadrant.
According to the Gartner report, "Data integration is central to enterprises' information infrastructure. Enterprises pursuing frictionless sharing of data are increasingly favoring tools that are flexible in regard to time-to-value demands, integration patterns, optimization for cost and delivery models, and synergies with information and application infrastructures."
The report projects that "growth rate is above the average for the enterprise software market as a whole, as data integration capability continues to be considered of critical importance for addressing the diversity of problems and emerging requirements. A projected five-year compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.7% will bring the total to more than $3.4 billion by 2019 (see "Forecast: Enterprise Software Markets, Worldwide, 2012-2019, 2Q15 Update").
The report's authors note that "Leaders in the data integration tool market are front-runners in the convergence of single-purpose tools into an offering that supports a full range of data delivery styles. They exhibit a clear understanding and vision of where the market is headed, and are strong in establishing data integration infrastructure as an enterprise standard and as a critical component of modern information infrastructure. They support both traditional and new data integration patterns to capitalize on market demand. Leaders have significant mind share in the market, and resources skilled in their tools are readily available. These vendors establish market trends (to a large degree) by providing new functional capabilities in their products, and by identifying new types of business problem to which data integration tools can bring significant value. Examples of deployments that span multiple projects and types of use case are common among Leaders' customers. Leaders have an established market presence, significant size and a multinational presence."
"We believe to be recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools report for the tenth consecutive year speaks to Informatica's dedicated focus on data integration, synergistic product portfolio, and ability to align technical innovation with business needs," said Amit Walia, senior vice president and general manager, Data Integration and Security, Informatica. "It is our belief that great data powers great businesses. Organizations that 'think data first' are best equipped to place first amongst the competition, especially in this new world of big data and hybrid IT. Informatica's goal is to help customers put great data at the heart of everything they do."
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Sweatember – Cancer Research has launched this month and I am jumping in on the action. The focus is on getting more exercise. It is good for me, it is good for others, and it is good for you, and making a pledge to yourself is a great place to start.
Why do we stop doing what is good for us?
I am not the most dedicated to exercise, although at one time I was and felt very good because of it, so why do we self-sabotage and stop doing what is good for us? Complacency is the best word. Just think about when you learnt how to do something – how to tie a shoelace, tie a tie or even drive a car. Think about how much care you took, and how you concentrated on getting it right. Once you had nailed it, did you take it for granted and become slapdash in your approach?
What we do to ourselves is really inexcusable, but we do it anyway. Stress, anxiety and depression are often exacerbated by elevated expectations of daily achievements… we often set ourselves up to fail and then, when we do, our self-worth and self-esteem erode and plummet.
We start with good intentions…
How many times do you get up saying "Today is the day that I will… (fill in the blank – exercise, diet, drink more water, find a hobby, give up/reduce alcohol, and there are many others)"? Then the first test of our resolve comes along, and we often rise to the challenge, but by lunchtime or a few hours later, we crumble and then feel useless, guilty and worthless. The cycle then perpetuates. The more times we break a promise to yourself, the easier it becomes till sometimes people give up, as they believe there is no point, as they will break it anyway.
Exercise is something we all know about and logically comprehend the benefits of, but who feels enthusiastic about going to the gym after a long day at work? Or all that hassle to go to the local pool, undressing, getting dried and dressed, and getting cold when leaving? I have used all of these excuses, just like you, on many occasions. The truth is they are excuses and not reasons.
Don't let pain rule your life……..
No matter what, us humans will only change for one of two reasons, pleasure or pain; moving away from pain or towards pleasure. How many people get themselves into shape for a wedding, holiday or major event, and when it is over, slip back to how they were before? Most people plan carefully for these big events, but they do not plan their lives; setting sail and drifting off into the sunset may be a romantic notion, but with the winds, tides, rocks and pirates, it is more likely to be dangerous than dynamic.
Plan to live long and stay as healthy as you can, psychologically, physically and emotionally. If I have had the pleasure of meeting you, or you have seen me live or on video, you will have noticed I am not really built to be a personal physical trainer, or run a marathon, but I do know a lot from experience and long spells flat out with my back problems; I suffered with sciatica for 16 years before I really understood the power and the effects of exercise. I had gained 32 kilos through my burnout, not caring about myself, inside or out. I hit rock bottom when my daughter took a photo of me by our pool and put it on Facebook (not maliciously), but I was so angry with her, still. I had not taken responsibility for what I had done to myself.
I started with a personal trainer and thought he was going to kill me, but I persevered and grew in strength, stamina and confidence while diminishing my weight and waist. I looked better and felt better than I had for a very long time, and within a year all excess fat was gone and had been replaced with toned muscle. It was not easy, but I enjoyed it and loved challenging myself.
Working away in the Middle East does not make exercise easy, but this where I learnt to dance Ceroc, Ballroom and Latin moves, and where I got to enjoy many wonderful walks in the magnificent deserts. When you look for it, you can find it. Coming back to the UK, to an area I did not know, I let the excuses take over and inactivity reigned (even though I was a member of a gym). My back progressively got worse again and I felt I had aged years in 6 months, taking time off work and popping Ibrufen like Smarties, until I saw the Cancer Research Sweatember. I knew I had to get the mojo back into my life and get myself back in shape.
Benefits and Expectations for You …..
The official voice of the NHS and Government Health Bodies state that 250 mins a week is the guideline for exercise per week, not all in one go; it can be broken up even into 5-minute slots. It is also not about learning to run a marathon, or climb Everest, it is all about improving your life and health.
I was blown away when I attended a McMillan training for survivors of Breast Cancer and one of the statements that astounded me was that 250 mins exercise a week, reduces your likelihood of contracting cancer by 40% – that is massive. I am not into betting and odds, but 40% is resoundingly high, just for moving more, reducing body fat and maintaining joints. That was certainly a tipping point for me.
It is a simple challenge: move more than you have been doing before. So, all this month I will be posting on what I will be doing, and I would love you to join me in any way you can. Let's also share our stories and help each other. I am not doing this specifically to lose weight, although I am hoping that might be a happy side effect. My main intention is to get moving and stop the pain. Hopefully, I will be moving towards pleasure in the next 30 days.
If you are joining me, please check with your GP or clinician before making any major changes. Small steps, making small changes, will still make a great difference in just 30 days.
Sweatember here I come, and I'm looking forward to the journey. If you want to join me and support Cancer Research you can find out more at https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/find-an-event/charity-challenges/sweatember
Share your stories and let's help each other, be healthier and happier for September.
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US President Donald Trump has invited Vladimir Putin to America according to the latest news making the rounds in the mainstream media.
A Putin @WhiteHouse meeting is a slam dunk for …. Putin pic.twitter.com/4bYEGMXurp
— Sam Vinograd (@sam_vinograd) June 2, 2018
The visit was offered by telephone last month; the official said when Trump called to congratulate Putin on his re-election.
While "Trump proposed holding a meeting at the White House in Washington," Putin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov told reporters in Moscow that some issues need to be resolved.
The White House is in early talks for a potential Trump-Putin summit with focus on Syria, Ukraine and nuclear-arms control https://t.co/MDRvey5boe
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) June 2, 2018
According to a press statement released on Monday, Mr Ushakov said he expects "serious and constructive dialogue" between the two countries. White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders confirmed that Trump called Mr. Putin and extended an invitation to America.
President Trump suggested inviting Vladimir Putin to the White House during a phone call to congratulate him on his recent re-election win https://t.co/pGAlH4wgpu pic.twitter.com/ql42H4j387
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) April 2, 2018
The United States and its allies have officially condemned the poisoning to death of Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter; Russia on its part has rejected the allegations and plans to begin the process for the deportation of US diplomats from their country, a move that has been sanctioned by the Trump led administration
Kremlin says Trump invited Putin to the White Househttps://t.co/EZ8J3zR8s0
— Scott Rose (@rprose) April 2, 2018
The case of the Russian interference and the role it played in the 2016 US Presidential Election especially in favor of the Trump campaign is still in the front burner in the United States. In all sincerity, it seems the long standing alliance between the two gentlemen have no end in sight
Trump said in recent weeks that he wants to meet with Putin to discuss current issues, including the campaign to pressure North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons program.
Some Republican Party politicians, have criticized him for congratulating Putin's on his re-election. Senator John McCain then said, "The US president is not leading the free world by congratulating dictators for winning the elections." Then, with Vladimir Putin, President Trump insulted all Russian citizens who were denied the right to vote in free and fair elections. "
Although Senate Sen. Mitch McConnell said that Putin's appeal "would not be a priority on my list." Mr. Trump defended his decision on Twitter, noting that President Barack Obama did it in 2012. He wrote on Twitter: "The Fake News Media is crazed because they wanted me to excoriate him. They are wrong! Getting along with Russia (and others) is a good thing, not a bad thing."
The White House Is Planning a Trump-Putin Summit https://t.co/OA4dv0inai pic.twitter.com/3PTWnj5Ia1
— Russia Insider (@RussiaInsider) June 4, 2018
The man in the eye of the storm seems to be on a "no retreat no surrender" mission in mending the age long broken walls between these two eternal rivals. Let me leave you with this as I sign off, "when was the last time a Russian leader visited the US"?


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Security and high costs
Apr 29th, 2012 by Jesper Kråkhede
Many of us have seen and implemented different kind of security solutions. Some very cheap and others…more costly. One thing I teach all my colleagues, using Security Analysis Framework, is how to calculate the most economically viable solution for our client. It may seem to be rather easily using Return Of Security Investment (ROSI), but it is interesting to see how business understanding affects the cost. During one assignment I showed the methods for the QSA. They did the calculations and ended up with a cost of €12M. The report was sound and good but didn´t take into account the possibility for structural changes at the client. So I took another approach and ended up with a project cost of €4M mostly because I started to question if a new system would be a better approach and in the same time outsource a function within marketing.
So security and compliance is not only about understanding the standard, it is about putting it into the context of the client and find the best fit. Something a security expert seldom can do but something a security architect with large business acumen could. 🙂


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- By Liza Torborg
Tuesday Q and A: Hormone replacement therapy may protect against health risks
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 42 years old and have a BRCA1 gene mutation. I'll have a prophylactic oophorectomy later this year. I have had a prophylactic mastectomy as well, and am considering hormone replacement therapy. How soon after surgery would I need to start taking hormones? What are the risks if I decide against hormone replacement?
ANSWER: For a woman carrying a BRCA mutation without a personal history of cancer, hormone replacement therapy, or HT, is usually recommended from the time your ovaries are removed until you turn 50. Beyond that age, the risks of continuing HT for a BRCA mutation carrier are not fully known. So HT is usually stopped around age 50. Going without any hormone therapy after prophylactic oophorectomy may increase the likelihood of some significant health risks, including problems that could affect your bones, heart and brain.
A mutation in the BRCA1 gene significantly raises your risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Surgery done in an effort to prevent cancer by removing the breasts, called prophylactic mastectomy, and removing the ovaries, called prophylactic oophorectomy, often can dramatically lower those cancer risks.
The surgeries, however, pose their own health risks. Because your ovaries make most of your body's estrogen — one of the hormones that regulates your menstrual cycles — removing your ovaries triggers menopause. That means after your surgery, you are likely to have menopause symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal dryness.
When menopause happens before age 50, which is considered the average age for it, research suggests the risk goes up for bone thinning, heart disease, parkinsonism, anxiety, depression and dementia. After your ovaries are removed, HT during your 40s may provide some protection against these health risks.
Hormone replacement therapy involves taking medications containing female hormones to replace the ones your body no longer makes after menopause. Estrogen typically is prescribed along with the hormone progesterone or a medication similar to progesterone called progestin. This is because estrogen alone, when not balanced by progesterone, can stimulate growth of the uterine lining, increasing the risk of uterine cancer. If you have your uterus removed, you won't need progesterone.
To get the best protective effect, you will likely need systemic HT. That means the hormones are delivered to your entire body. Along with reducing your risk for heart, bone and brain problems, systemic HT often effectively decreases hot flashes, night sweats and vaginal symptoms of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy comes in a variety of forms, including pills, skin patches, gels, creams, sprays and a vaginal ring. Talk to your doctor about which is best for you.
It is important to note that if you have already had breast cancer, HT is not appropriate for you at any age. That's because HT can increase the risk that certain kinds of breast cancer could come back.
Research is currently underway to see if surgically removing only the fallopian tubes, a procedure called salpingectomy, could be a viable alternative to prophylactic oophorectomy for women who have a BRCA gene mutation. Studies have found that a relatively high percentage of ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes. Removing the fallopian tubes before cancer begins may be an effective way to prevent ovarian cancer while avoiding the side effects of ovary removal. This is still under investigation and is not standard care at this time. However, talk to your surgeon about your options before you have surgery.
Hormone replacement therapy can be a complicated topic. It is important that you fully understand the risks and benefits in your situation before you move forward. Talk with your doctor about his or her recommendations based on your medical history, as well as your individual circumstances. Ask questions and get the information you need to feel comfortable making a well-informed decision. — Myra Wick, M.D., Ph.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Mary Marnach, M.D., Women's Health Clinic, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
This is great. I'm so happy to hear that Mayo Rochester is stepping up. This is along time coming great Work LeTesha. You are going to find you have happy employees & a happy employee always works better 🙂 What great service we are giving to our patients. I love to hear the split shift idea & Sally gets 70 minutes of her time back. Such a win win for all….
I think this is a great opportunity for employees & Mayo Clinic!! The six points on deciding if telework is right for your unit are great, but I have heard of departments telling employees that working from home is a privilege and if they want to work from home they need to buy/supply their own equipment (monitors, docking stations, etc.). That does not seem right.
I know how it saves on space, but how does it save on paper or toner–or equipment maintenance costs? The PAC still has to print the same things–and if they don't need to print them, then neither do the PACs working on campus, so that seems like the real issue. Telecommuting is a great option for many, but I still think that some of that cost savings ought to go back to the employee who's making it possible, to offset the costs of working from home (space dedicated, increased heat/electricity used, possibly investments in furniture to make the workspace suitable, possibly upgraded internet access). If Mayo saves $32k/yr, they could definitely apportion out $10k of that to the involved teleworkers as a small bonus, and still come out ahead. And then it wouldn't be just because of shifting costs to the employee.
This is a great step forward as this concept has been in use by major companies for 10+ years now and has been proven to increase employee satisfaction and retention along with the lower costs and green initiative savings by not physically commuting. Kudos! I'm certain there are other non-patient care areas that could benefit from this way of working smarter.
I have been teleworking, at least part time, for 7 years now due to health issues. Back when I first started this, it was percieved negatively, so it is good to see this coming into vogue. I no longer have a Mayo Office at all, and I use the same computer systems at home that I used to have in my office in Rochester. I gladly pay for heat, electricity, and internet and still feel I am saving time and money over gas and vehicle maintenance if I were still able to work onsite. I love the idea of mentoring others and have passed that on to my Supervisors. Thank you Mayo!
Lori – to protect PHI the telework equipment is designed not to store any information locally on that equipment. Also teleworkers must work in a room that isn't a main through traffic area, such as a room with a door that can be closed during work hours or use a room divider if they don't have a room with a door. In addition all employees must follow the institutional policy for confidentiality. To date we have had no PHI concerns or violations.
I have been teleworking for 11 months and it is the best career move I have made! The savings alone for me and my family per month is around $300.00. I have seen my production increase as well with being home. I am very thankful to Mayo and my Department for allowing me this position!


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Do you remember Sandy Hook? That was the elementary school in Connecticut where on 14 December 2012 20 year-old Adam Lanza took his guns and shot dead 20 schoolchildren aged six and seven, six adult staff members of the same school. He'd already shot dead his mother.
President Obama shed a tear before cameras and said: "We're going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies like this, regardless of the politics."
The only meaningful action as a direct consequence of that massacre seems to have been that sales of guns in the US rose by three million, according to a piece of research published in Science.
There's more. The researchers say: "We find that an additional 60 deaths overall, including 20 children, resulted from unintentional shootings in the immediate aftermath of Sandy Hook."
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Hyperclean, TempraKON, and silk comforters are still other options which the Allergy Prospective purchasers Membership suggests. As you'll have the ability to see, even people who experience from allergies can delight in the soft, gentle heat of your down comforter or possibly a close selection to one.
The first night together as a wedded couple is one of the most memorable nights, an occasion that alters everything. Amongst the many aspects that marital relationship refurbishes, without giving much modification duration, is the bedding used by the happily married partners. It is for that reason essential to have their bedding options right the very first time. Fortunately, ornamental beddings are available in a substantial choice and the selections many.
What You Should Have Asked Your Mommy About Sheets
On the face of it, this isnt a completely simple job as they do have quite a few functions in typical. Both silk and down are incredibly luxurious silk sheets set fillings and eventually should be treated with a degree of care. Down is a three dimensional cluster found on the tummy of geese and ducks and is what shields them from the aspects. These clusters have hundreds of small fibers, but do not consist of quills, so they're literally packages of fluff. It is this fluff which traps big pockets of air making down a very efficient insulator, yet light and lofty. Down duvets are offered in a range of weights, qualities and sizes for either a cool sleep or one that will keep you warm and comfortable on the chilliest of winter nights.
There are a couple other alternatives that duvets are made from. Bamboo is among the fabrics used typically in duvets. Bamboo duvets are extremely soft and made with eco friendly products. These duvets will typically be on the more expensive side. Silk is someone else option, but is extremely expensive. Silk will offer the best and softest feel. Polyester is likewise used frequently. Polyester duvets are frequently the most affordable. There is a big range in polyester duvets to select from.
Common Examples Of Great Silk Sheets Set
Given that it can normally fight off dust and mold, silk does not require a rigorous cleaning routine. The very first 2 or three times that you do clean silk sheets, nevertheless, hand washing in a sink is recommended. Constantly utilize a moderate cleaning agent and cool water to wash the material. After a couple of washes by hand, you can utilize the washing equipment without harming the silk. Make sure to let the bedding air dry, which will not take long due to the slimness of the silk bedding. Silk comforters will only be washed as needed, such as a spill or other stain. It can normally keep itself clean otherwise.
One of the main reasons why people choose bedding sets is because they do not wish to invest too much on the bedroom project. Although, there are customers that do choose bedroom refurbishing every number of years but those who can not manage can still choose purchasing bedding sets that can bring out some good changes in the bedroom. Bedding sets are not too costly and therefore even middle course people can afford it and utilize it when they wish to renovate their house. There are many web sites that do offer bedding sets at budget friendly rates and therefore purchasers can look for it online.
There are numerous design and styles of comforters made to fit your every need and requirements. If you want the geometric, clean lines that will enhance and highlight a minimalistic room, you could want to get the comforter that has a solid color on one side and a complementary color on the other side. These kinds of comforters usually have the contrasting color in piping on the stitching to offer you a chance to add fascinating pillows to the bedding.
Demystify Sheets And Transform Your Bedroom Decor
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When it pertains to bedroom design, then there are variety of choices available in the silk sheets set stores. Each bedding set has its own specialties. While the down alternative comforters are in the lime light for providing severe convenience, the bed linen sets are popular due to the fact that they shield the comforters without changing their convenience level. Likewise, the quilt bedding sets are also in demand due to the fact that they are comfortable along with they have terrific looks. They are wonderful add to the convenience and style of your bed and bedroom. These sets can be used for various domestic purpose. You can purchase the quilt bedding sets of beautiful designs from the bedding stores.
Can You Purchase Sheets That Are Not Economical?
Duvets cover alternatives include solid colors, prints, or reversible alternatives. Designer silk sheets set provides a wide range of options that you could wish to pick from. Duvets cover are offered as designer bedding or as typical brand names that are offered in a lot of retailers today.
First of all, if you're confused about what a down comforter is, let me describe. The "down" filling out a down comforter is the feathers from geese or ducks. Down is an excellent insulator and is light in weight so it is best for thisUnfortunately, a great deal of individuals have allergies to down and if you are one of these, you may look for a down alternative comforter. Try to find a comforter that has down that has actually been cleansed, preferably cleansed numerous times. The filtration procedure eliminates the dust and dirt from the down which is what generally troubles most allergy sufferers. However, if that still does not work for you, you can find options that look like the genuine thing.
There is absolutely nothing quite like the ideal lie in on a Sunday morning. After a long, hard week at work it is a Sunday morning relaxing with the national paper and morning meal in bed that we all look forward to. To make your stay in bed even more comfortable, a knowledgeable merchant enables you to acquire the most soft and luxurious down duvets in an array of various sizes.
In case the freezing winds of winter season show up, many individuals flip to lavish bed comforters to continue to be warm. As a result of their elegant feel and unequalled warmth, along comforters actually are a typical favorite. On the other hand, along comforters are manufactured in the reduction of ducks or geese, to which lots of people are allergic. Thankfully, you'll discover down alternative comforters.
How Not To Lose Money When Choosing Sheets
Silk is natural fabric made from the cocoons of silkworms When it is crafted from these natural processes, it is doinged this in a vulnerable means that enables the silk to retain a natural substance called sericin. This protein fends off allergen and mold, keeping the silk bedding sets spick-and-span. Those suffering from asthma and allergies will not have an issue with their bed sheets if they sleep with silk during the night.
What temperature level is your bedroom at throughout the night? Are you curious about buying a comforter that you can use throughout the year, or do you require a seasonal comforter? When you better understand your body's requirements you'll have the ability to make a much better choice worrying your bedding.
Despite the bedspread design, the first step is to determine the bed. Start with the top of the mattress. You will need to understand both the length and width. Next, determine the height of the bed from the top of the mattress to the floor. Unless a bed skirt is utilized, a bedspread should virtually touch the floor.
Unique Ways You Can Transform Your Silk Sheets Set
The fabric of the duvet is yet someone else main consideration that you may remember before you zero in on any particular one. Though there many fabrics, it's cotton that works the greatest. It is cool in summertimes and does not trigger sweating like other artificial fibers. Nevertheless, cotton fabric tends to get mucky soon so ensure that you've duvet covers helpful. In addition, ensure that you inspect the thread matter of the fabric before you zero in on any particular one.
We will for that reason recognize just how much our bed is a fantastic possession. In this case we will make the best decor that will hinder convenience in us about the bedroom. We can attain this by blending different colors on different parts to acquire that appealing look.
As you wake up in the morning, your body and mind needs to be totally stimulated, so that you can work actively throughout the day. And, for that you have to have an excellent sound sleep. Having a cozy and unique dream, while you snuggle in your bed linens is the foremost thing that you will delight in while resting.
If You Desire To Be A Success, Change Your Sheets Now!
In addition there are a number of multi-colored designs that one might pick from. In order to actually feel warmth and luxury, you can choose cotton, wool or cotton. For visitor rooms, you might want to pick satin, polyester and silk. If you want enjoyment to the style of your bedroom, a person can blend things up with the aid of duvet sets. The very best element of picking duvet sets is the reality it might be cared for quickly. Because they are piece of equipment washable, you'll be able to throw them to the washer and they're going to smell like brand new. Various home owners appreciate the idea that it is not troublesome.
Down comforters are likewise examined by their weight. Normally, they are available in either light, medium or high-weight variations. Winter season comforters are normally those that are high in weight. Normally speaking, a great down comforter that includes a fill power of 700 or more would work exceptionally well in a bedroom that's just heated up to around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Remember, likewise, that great comforters can cost several hundred dollars, a minimum of.
On the other hand, a comforter can be cleaned with ease and along with the other bed linen. Like duvets, comforters too have sham covers that are sold in sets to match with pillows. Being the main bedspread, individuals who like changing the look of their bedding can find several appealing comforter and pillow cover sets in various patterns and colors. The covers can be cleaned without any unique care.
Lot of people delight in relaxing after a long day in the comfort of their home. Typically we concentrate on decorating the most visible rooms in our home; after all, these are the locations that get the most visitors. We ought to not forget decorating the rooms with soft cotton bedspreads and fluffy pillows for each member of the family, producing a comfy location to rest. Doing just a little tricky decorating in the rooms of your home can turn them from worn to classy in a very brief time!
It is no surprise if you occur to come across an online sales house design website that has a collection of elite and advanced bedspreads, a collection that is tantalizing to the senses. You get a competitive advantage of purchasing here your choicest of other house design, house usage, and various way of life items at discount rates as much as 70 percent. Make sure that it provides free shipment on many items besides helping with both online payment and cash on delivery. Prior to you get signed up at such an online sales website, checked out the personal privacy policy and terms so that you remain fully informed about exchanges, returns, and associated stuff.
Could You Restore Sheets Or No?
Drying might be the most vital facet of cleaning down comforters so pay attention. Dry on a medium to high cycle and expect to do it a couple times. Comforters take forever to dry. Be sure and include some tennis balls into the mix. Two tennis balls in 3 socks will do the trick. Once again, do this at the laundry mat and utilize a huge size dryer for an uniformly dispersed drying out process.
Many individuals do not in fact have an allergy to the down but rather have allergies to particles associated with dust. Dust and allergen are discovered in the down. There is a new option for those allergy sufferers in which the fill of the comforter is made up of goose down and milkweed. This mix traps the dust keeping the individual from breathing in the dust. This is a fantastic choice for those with dust allergies and still want the benefits of down.


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Swimming at the Sea is the 57th chapter of Akira Amano's Katekyo Hitman Reborn!.
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It's summer time and Tsuna and his friends goes to the beach to relax. In their bathing suits, Kyoko and Haru are attracting the men's attention. Tsuna watches them, feeling proud about the girls and thankful to Ryohei for inviting them. Kyoko explains to the group that Ryohei is there to assist the older lifeguards, causing Tsuna to think about the time when he was saved by a lifeguard after getting washed out to sea as a boy.
Ryohei then greets them and introduces his colleagues, including Reborn in his his Master Pao Pao costume and the three corrupted lifeguards. The lifeguards then pulls Kyoko and Haru with them, telling the guys to watch the beach. Gokudera and Yamamoto stop them, asking them why do they have to work for them. Ryohei also protests but stops immediately when the lifeguards told him that they wanted to teach Tsuna and the others the glory of being a lifeguard. When the girls also protest, the lifeguards challenge the group to a swimming competition, with the losing side being the winner's slaves. The group tries to protest, but Reborn immediately silents them and accepts the challenge for them. The lifeguards tells them about the rules and Yamamoto decides to go first, followed by Gokudera and Tsuna. Tsuna is afraid of drowning in the ocean but accepts when Kyoko and Haru tell him that they will cheer for him.
Round one begins and Yamamoto's opponent initially gets the lead, saying that they've undergone different training compared to Tsuna's team. Yamamoto merely smiles and overtakes him as the others cheer him on. However, the other lifeguards seem to be confident that they will win. Yamamoto manages to be the first to approach the island and begins to loop around. However, a group of the lifeguard's lackeys are there waiting for him. Tsuna and his friends see that Yamamoto vanished as his opponent loops around the island. The other lifeguards tell the group that they Yamamoto's leg seemed to have seized up and he decided to rest on the island. Yamamoto's opponent then returns to the beach, winning the match.
Round two then begins. As Gokudera and his opponent swims neck to neck. His opponent asks Gokudera where Yamamoto was but Gokudera tells him that he knows that Yamamoto would not let a leg cramp stop him from returning and thinks that he was probably ambushed by the lifeguards' friends. As they round the island, Gokudera is ready and looks at the it, ready to face the lifeguards' friends. However, no one is on the island and Gokudera's opponent tells him that there are a lot of their lackeys underwater who pulls down Gokudera with them. Gokudera's opponent then begins to go back to the beach while his friend tells Tsuna and his group that Gokudera probably had leg cramps too. Tsuna sees that there is something suspicious going on and starts to panic. The lifeguard then tells him that even though Tsuna's team already lost two out of the three rounds, he will allow them to win if Tsuna wins against him. Ryohei tries to go check on Yamamoto and Gokudera but is stopped by the lifeguards who tells him that the two are only communing with nature and to not disturb them.
Round three then begins. Tsuna is worried about drowning but his determination to not let Kyoko fall to the lifeguard's hands allows him to continue swimming. Just then, a woman in the beach points to her child and asks anyone to help her. Tsuna sees the kid being washed out to the ocean. Tsuna tries to get the lifeguard to stop and save her but he refuses, saying that he only became a lifeguard to pick up chicks not to swim to dangerous zones. Tsuna sees the girl scared and decides to go help her instead, surprising the people in the beach. The lifeguard tells him that the sea isn't kind and forgiving and Reborn swims behind Tsuna, agreeing with the lifeguard and tells Tsuna that he will not shoot the Dying Will Bullet. Tsuna ignores him, determined to save the child, knowing what it was like to be like her. Tsuna reaches the girl but begins to sink himself. Reborn thinks that it's very Vongola-like and shoots him with the bullet, causing him to recover and bring the child back. The other lifeguards are surprised to see this, but think that their lackeys will stop Tsuna from going back. However, Yamamoto and Gokudera arrive, bringing with them the beaten up lackeys.
Tsuna's opponent tries to stop Tsuna from taking all the glory and tries to snatch the girl away from him only to be punched in the face by Tsuna. Tsuna manages to save the girl but, without the dying will flame, no one believes him.
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- This chapter takes place on July 28th, which is also Ken Joshima's birthday.[1]
Characters[edit | edit source]
Note: Bold + Italicized = First Appearance
- Takeshi Yamamoto
- Hayato Gokudera
- Tsunayoshi Sawada
- Kyoko Sasagawa
- Haru Miura
- Ryohei Sasagawa
- Reborn
- Eiji Kuroda
- Yukio Kisanuki
- Takuya Ookura


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The FBI launched a domestic terrorism investigation into the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting, officials announced Tuesday.
John Bennett, special agent in charge of the FBI's San Francisco division, told reporters at a Gilroy press conference that the investigation of Santino William Legan's digital devices uncovered a list of organizations that may have been targeted for similar violent acts. Those organizations included religious institutions, federal buildings, courthouses, political institutions from both major parties, and the Garlic Festival, Bennett said.
Legan shot and killed himself after a shootout with Gilroy police July 28, minutes after he sprayed the festival crowd with a semi-automatic rifle, killing three people and wounding 13.
Bennett declined to name the organizations on the list, citing concerns about an ongoing investigation, but said the FBI is reaching out to them. However, the organizations on the list were "nationwide," not specifically Santa Clara County, he added.
The motive for the Garlic Festival shooting is still being explored, he said. It appeared Legan, a 19-year-old Gilroy native, was "interested in several violent ideologies," but it is unknown which one he settled on, according to Bennett.
Bennett said the FBI will now look into whether Legan was in contact with other individuals or organizations.
"The case is ongoing and we cannot provide any detailed information," he said. "It's important that we do this the right way."
In order to initiate a federal terrorism investigation, authorities must have reason to believe that a suspect's act of violence was "motivated by their ideology," Bennett said. He declined to offer specific evidence leading investigators to this determination.
Opening a domestic terrorism investigation adds the Garlic Festival case to the FBI's "portfolio," allowing agents to take out subpoenas and search warrants for further investigation.
"We can start cutting leads across the country to further investigate this," Bennett said.
In response to a question from a reporter, Bennett declined to discuss any potential relationship between the Garlic Festival shooting and at least two mass shootings that left nearly 30 people dead since then, in Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas. Federal authorities are investigating the El Paso shooting as a domestic terrorism case.
Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee added at the Aug. 6 press conference that Legan fired about 39 rounds from an AK-47-style rifle that he brought to the Garlic Festival for the purpose of enacting violence. Legan had a 75-round-capacity drum magazine—with 71 rounds remaining—attached to the rifle when he died.
Police also found on Legan's person two more 40-round magazines, two 40-round clips on the ground near him and another 40-round magazine "on or near him," Smithee added. Also found, in a bag that Legan left near a creek adjacent to the Garlic Festival boundary, two more 40-round magazines for the rifle, a scope, flashlight and shovel. In the bag were also loose rounds for the rifle and a shotgun, which police found while searching Legan's car on Laurel Drive shortly after the shooting.
The shotgun was identified as a Remington 870. Police have previously said Legan purchased both firearms legally in Nevada in early July.
The chief also revealed that officers Cryar, Del Moral and Basuino fired a total of 18 rounds at the suspect before he died. None of the murdered victims were hit by "friendly fire" from the officers, Smithee confirmed.
"The suspect was hit by the police officers' gunfire multiple times. I do not yet have a definitive finding from the coroner where those rounds hit him, or how many," Smithee said. "We have been able to determine that none of the people who died were struck by friendly fire; they were killed by the suspect."
In response to a question, Smithee added that "there is no indication" that any of the 13 wounded survivors were hit by police fire.
Even though the shooting scene is back under local police jurisdiction, Smithee said Christmas Hill Park remains closed to the public as vendors and festival patrons continue to retrieve their personal belongings from the crime scene.
Michael Moore contributed to this article.