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Phil Foden brimming with confidence after seizing his chance once again
Phil Foden admits his confidence is soaring after once again grasping his chance to shine for Manchester City.
The 20-year-old hit City's winner as they climbed to third in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Brighton at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
The midfielder's superb strike from the edge of the area just before half-time was his eighth goal of the campaign, making him City's top scorer so far this season.
We keep going!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/DMNDNWPIpK— Phil Foden (@PhilFoden) January 13, 2021
It came in his fourth successive start in all competitions with manager Pep Guardiola admitting the youngster, after being carefully managed over the past four years, was now starting to demand regular inclusion.
Foden, who has also scored two goals for England this term, said: "I have never enjoyed my football as much as I am now. When you are scoring goals your confidence is so high.
"I just want to keep helping the team as best as I can. I always like to score goals and be there in the box. I want to keep scoring goals."
Foden's effort made the difference for City on a night when they had to work hard for their three points.
Raheem Sterling missed a penalty and Bernardo Silva hit the woodwork but, with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez making several good saves, the visitors proved stubborn opposition.
The Seagulls, however, lacked a cutting edge and, despite remaining in the game until the end, never really threatened to snatch an equaliser.
City's win was their fourth in succession in the Premier League and extended their unbeaten run to 14 games in all competitions.
"We dug deep to get the win," Foden said. "They made it really difficult for us to break them down.
"Overall I'm very proud of the team how we kept going until the final whistle and it is a great result.
"We just want to keep going with this form but we just have to think about the next opponent and not too far ahead.
"Hopefully at the end of the year you are challenging to win the league."
Brighton were left to look for positives after another frustrating result. Graham Potter's side have now gone nine games without a win and remain 17th in the table having played two more games than the side immediately below them, Fulham.
⏰ A narrow defeat away from home.— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) January 13, 2021
Forward Leandro Trossard said: "We had some half-chances, not really big chances, but I think overall we played a good game and we can learn from it.
"Against the top teams like Man City you don't get a lot of chances and if you get chances you need to finish them, but I think we put a lot of effort in and it was only 1-0, so I think we did a great job.
"I think it is a bit like last year. I think we need to believe in ourselves. We play good football and just if we can get that win I think a lot of them can come.
"We just need to keep believing in it and we will try on Saturday to get the three points at Leeds."
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Forming a Vision for your Next Career Move
Did you know that the average person will change careers 7 times in a lifetime? So it's natural for people to be considering what they want to do next. The key is to find one that you really love and enjoy. There are a thousand career options open to you today, so there is a great chance that you can find a line of work that you can excel in and which also gives you sustained gratification.
The following exercise will help you to determine your likes and dislikes as well as your career aspirations.
Please take your time in answering the questions, and as you answer, you will start to formulate some conclusions as to what is "right" and what is "wrong" in a career for you.
Identify the key characteristics of your ideal lifestyle – what would they be? Challenge yourself to think of at least 10. (i.e. 2 hours quality time with the kids every night, earn $60,000 a year, 30 minute travel time to work, 2 holidays per year, work in a team, etc.)
Does/will your current career allow you to achieve your ideal lifestyle?
What are your likes and dislikes at work? Make 2 lists below.
What activities do you enjoy?
Which activities would you rather avoid?
Does your current job have more likes or dislikes?
What are your key strengths and weaknesses? (Consider the following: experience, qualifications, training, ability, attitude and knowledge).
Does your current career fit with your personality type? Are you an introvert or an extrovert?
Do you like to learn by doing or by thinking and reflecting?
Do you like variety and changes to the work that you complete or do you like routine and certainty?
Describe in as much detail your ideal day at work – what sort of things would you be doing?
Write a sentence or two which includes all of the above ideas, then based on all that you have written so far, determine the ideal career for you.
Research has shown that when you identify a goal and tell another person about it, you're more likely to carry it out.
To hold you accountable for moving forward, I'd like you to set a goal from this new learning, and post it in the comments: , and then when you've achieved it, I'd like you to post that too.
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After the Toronto stock market closed on February 26, investors were happy to hear the outcome was more positive than expected. According to the Lethbridge Herald, the Bank of Montreal fell from $1.05 billion or $1.53 per share from $1.12 billion or $1.63 per share a year earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial jumped 115.96 to 13,900.13 and the Nasdaq index advanced 13.4 points to 3,129.65 and the S&P 500 index climbed 9.09 points to 1,496.94.
For those looking to store extra documents in a secure space, renting a Toronto document storage space is an excellent idea.
According to Reuters, the majority of the stock increase was due to a rise in gold shares, which came after Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke defended the U.S. central bank's stimulus. Oil prices fell to a one month low.
Jiffy offers businesses plenty of options for Toronto storage, whether one needs to store filing cabinets or office supplies. What's more, the company is currently holding a contest for a new iPad 3, which is a device that just about every business person could use to help improve productivity.


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The New Year is the perfect time to take a moment to analyze what's going right in your life! Health and Fitness Expert Stephanie Mansour dropped by Fox 32 to share how getting mentally prepared before setting resolutions sets you up for success all year long.
As a Weight Loss Coach, I know that a confidence boost is the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether your goal is weight loss or toned arms, it all starts with a commitment to yourself—so make sure YOU know what YOU really want!
Here are five steps that help you get clear on what you want in 2018.
Step 1: Take Advantage of More Time on Your Hands
During a holiday break from work, we have more space to reflect on ourselves. Take a personal inventory of how you've been feeling lately.
Tune into those feelings. Pay attention and listen. What is your inner dialogue and self-talk? Is it "I feel disgusting. None of my clothes fit."? Well maybe a weight loss resolution is right for you!
Once you know how you feel know, you can determine how you'd rather feel in the future! Use that as your true north when writing resolutions.
Step 2: Assess Your Daily Routine
How do you feel when you pick out clothes in the morning or do your makeup? Does it excite you or does it make you feel worse about yourself?
Consider the areas of life you beat yourself up about and write them down on a piece of paper.
Step 3: What Do You See?
Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? If there is something you don't like, then slow down and write it on that piece of paper we talked about above! Get specific.
Many clients in my weight loss programs for women share that they don't like their "flabby arms, spare tire, muffin top, or double chin."
Step 4: Re-imagine Whatever You Don't Like
Use all the things you don't like as motivation for your New Year's resolutions! Imagine if everything was different! What would that look like to you? Write down the words that come to mind.
Turn "muffin top" into "tight tummy" for example! It's important to name something positive that you can hold in your mind rather than continuing to think only of the negative.
Step 5: Act Like You've Already Achieved Your Goal
Write down a new, beautiful, and confident vision for yourself. Write down how you're going to feel when you look in the mirror and what you're going to look like even if it's six months down the road.
Then, act like it's true NOW. This is going to help you stick to your vision and your resolutions. Ready to silence the negative self-talk and take back control of your life? Try my 30 Day Confidence Workbook!
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Artificial intelligence promises to rapidly solve puzzles that would stump the most agile human brains, so the U.S. government is funding a project that will put AI's potential to the test. Today, the Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) announced that it has received U.S. Department of Defense funding to test a city-scale AI system that will enable multiple companies to share the same 5G cellular spectrum — a complex puzzle with pieces that change every millisecond.
Described as the "mother's milk" of wireless technology, cellular radio spectrum is either licensed in blocks to specific companies for narrow geographies or shared between multiple companies subject to stringent restrictions. Just like FM radio, where WNYC-FM has exclusive all-day broadcasting rights across New York City on 93.9 FM, cellular licensees such as AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile hold exclusive rights to multiple radio frequencies for phone broadcasts across most U.S. cities. But PAWR's project could let two companies share the same 180kHz block of spectrum, using AI to determine the optimal use of that spectrum each millisecond.
The spectrum optimization AI technology is called the Zylinium Spectrum Exchange, developed within an emulation environment by Zylinium Research for DARPA's Spectrum Collaboration Challenge, an initiative designed to maximize the use of finite wireless spectrum using real-time computer processing. With assistance from PAWR and the University of Utah, Zylinium will move the AI to a city-scale 5G wireless testbed site in Salt Lake City, first using DoD funding to develop a 5G software profile for the Spectrum Exchange, then onboarding the AI engine to the testbed later this year.
Once deployed, the project will help manage Salt Lake City's Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) 3.5GHz 5G spectrum, but work in tandem with existing spectrum access systems rather than replace them. Since CBRS offers different levels of prioritization to incumbent users, priority access users, and general access users, the Zylinium Spectrum Exchange will be used to improve spectrum sharing within each tier. For instance, AI might enable measurement of 3.5GHz spectrum usage by common Verizon and AT&T phones within parts of the city, dynamically distributing spectrum each millisecond to each carrier's devices as needed. Over time, the Spectrum Exchange could expand to other cities, and PAWR expects that other researchers will be able to use Zylinium's 5G software profile to access the Salt Lake City testbed.
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Today's announcement is especially interesting given that only a month has passed since Northeastern University researchers published research on how deep learning could be used for 5G spectrum optimization — a concept that seemed theoretical at the time. Yet PAWR is led by Northeastern University and smart city nonprofit US Ignite, with backing from the National Science Foundation and over 30 industry partners, so real-world deployments could be much closer to happening than initially expected. The group plans to deploy at least four advanced wireless testbeds, including POWDER in Salt Lake City, COSMOS in New York City, and AERPAW in the airspace above North Carolina's Research Triangle, each designed to accelerate research and commercialization of wireless technologies.
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text: Here's What You Can Do To Foster That Appreciation and Satisfaction Once again Though sometimes you hate to admit it, your users have a love/hate with Salesforce. Your vocal users have told you why they feel Salesforce is challenging. Your articulate users have also told you why they feel Salesforce is a challenge. Now you've addressed their issues and won them over, let's do more of that! In this three-part blog series, we'll discuss a few simple tricks to help you increase the adoption and satisfaction of your users. Depending on the size and structure of your organization, implementing these ideas may seem complicated, but we'll address that as well. Stay tuned for Part II in this series to learn about Lightning Pages. Begin With the End In Mind We wish we could take credit for that, but you know we can't. Stephen Covey's Second Habit in his 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a hidden gem for Salesforce adoption. The principle speaks to having purpose and direction–knowing where you're going before you step out the door. (As an aside, also check out his Third Habit, "Put First Things First" to help manage the flood of requests.) For the sake of this conversation, our purpose is to increase Salesforce user adoption by understanding needs. This purpose will allow more thoughtful, less-frantic building that will achieve the desired outcome. When you meet with your end users, truly seek to understand their needs. Use active listening and communicate their needs back to them to ensure complete understanding. Gaps in understanding mean gaps in the build. Disclaimer: It's not uncommon to have stringent approval and deployment processes, especially in large or complex organizations. Before you begin, talk to your manager about these processes to understand what's coming. Follow that process exactly. Let's get hypothetical Brian is on the sales team. He follows up on leads that come in through the company's website, and manages a pipeline of deals. Brian finds it challenging to use Salesforce, and everyone in the company is aware. "It slows me down. I get paid to sell." "I don't need to put anything in Salesforce. I keep it all in my head. Go ahead. Test me." You meet with Brian to understand his concerns and complaints. He explains his workflows. "Don't even get me started on opportunities. I keep all my deals in a spreadsheet. It's straightforward, understandable, easy. Then I just send it to my manager every Friday." "Anytime I try to create a lead in Salesforce, it's too slow. I have to click on 'leads', then 'New Lead'. Then I have to enter in WAY too much information." You start to realize this is probably more perception than an actual issue with Salesforce, but Brian's busy and you don't want to get in his way. Here's how you can help Brian: Idea 1: Simplify your Lightning Apps; If your users can't find it, they can't use it Organize Tabs based on Workflow, Left to Right Now that you understand Brian's workflows, this will be easy. Out of the box, Salesforce provides the following: In meeting with Brian, you find he doesn't even need half of this information. His primary workflow only entails Leads, Accounts, Contacts, and Opportunities. After a few simple clicks, you transform the Sales Lightning App, making it more usable: Hide Unneeded Tabs Following the Tabs Brian will need, you notice Salesforce has wonderfully provided MANY MORE. Let's simplify. Much better. If we can get Brian to use Salesforce rather than his spreadsheet to track his deals, we can build exactly the report he needs to present to his manager every Friday. Then, we'll schedule it so Brian doesn't have to do anything with it. (But that's a different conversation for a different day.) More time for selling! Multiple, Complex Workflows = Multiple Apps Brian came back with a new requirement. Because of his interactions with customers, he is part of a committee that handles Product Management. The committee meets every other Friday to talk through customer requests and prioritize them for the development teams. He'd like you to build out that workflow as well. Rather than cramming these additional Tabs into his existing Sales app, we can easily build out a second app for Product Management and assign it to Brian through a Permission Set (since the whole Sales team won't need it). Here's what we end up with: Now Brian can easily toggle back-and-forth between his apps to stay focused on his work. It's that easy? Yes. These are just a few simple changes that can be made to your Lightning Apps to streamline your org for end users. With so many configuration options, it's easy to over-engineer Salesforce. Keep it simple! This is only scratching the surface of simplifying your Lightning Apps. There are several features I didn't cover. Go exploring! Don't forget to check back when we discuss parts II and III of this three-part blog series; we'll take a deep dive into Lightning Record Pages, so stay tuned! We can make it super easy! Give us a jingle! At Bitwise Technology Consulting, we use a consultative approach to help you determine the best strategy to identify your challenges, implement appropriate solutions and enhance your systems. Come clicks or code, we have your Salesforce back. Worried about your Lightning transition? Check out this 5-minute read. For a free consultation, email [email protected] or call 559 550 3300 today. If you're interested in uncovering the tech possibilities available to your organization or want to find more ways to increase your ROI with technology, click this link to schedule some time with one of our experts. Did you love this blog? Subscribe here for new Bitwise blog notifications. Please fill out the required fields above!


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When you've moved into a new home, it seems only right to host a housewarming once you have officially settled. This gives your friends and family a chance to check out your new dwelling and allows you to show off all the hard work you've put into the home. However, if this is your first opportunity to host a gathering or event it can be a tad overwhelming even for the most experienced host. So, to make the process a little easier we have gathered 4 ways to ensure you host a great housewarming party below:
- Ensure Guests Comfort: The number one key to any party is ensuring that all guests are comfortable within your home. From lighting the Valor Fireplace to ensure warmth – to hosting with snacks and a well-stocked bar, it's important to make sure every guest is having a great time. It's also important to make sure you have enough space within the home for guests to be seated if they choose to, so they don't have to feel like they need to be on their feet for the whole evening.
- Prepare The Whole House: This is an extra important tip when it comes to hosting a housewarming as guests will most likely want to see the home in all of its glory. So, make sure to go through every room and prepare it accordingly so that it's ready to show off to any guest wanting to see it! This includes bathrooms, bedrooms and common spaces as you'll most likely be giving a tour and ideally don't want to have to skip any rooms due to them not being ready!
- Accept Help: Are your guests offering to bring food or drinks to the party? This is a great time to accept the help and say Yes! Not only will this help take some of the pressure off of you as the host, you'll also get a great mix of food that will cater to everyone. Guests may also choose to bring their drinks of choice which is a great idea as they may desire something outside of the normal party bar menu!
- Enjoy The Social Aspect: Last but not least, it's important to remember that as the host you need to enjoy the party as well. So, take the time to mingle with your guests and enjoy the company of everyone in attendance. Not only does this make you look like a great host, it allows you to enjoy all the hard work you've put into the party and enjoy the evening.


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Over 50 youths from Lusaka on December 21, 2017, attended a discussion dialogue in commemoration of the Human Rights Day held at the United Nations Information Center (UNIC) Lusaka.
The event which was aimed at discussing various issues concerning people's rights attracted students from various learning institutions such as the University of Zambia (UNZA), Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICAS) as well as Zambia Center for Professional Training and Consultancy (ZCTC) among others.
Gilbert Kasulwe, a Student at UNZA expressed concern at the levels at which elderly people's rights are being abused as most of them get accused of practicing witchcraft because of their age.
"Most elderly people's rights are being abused because the society thinks everyone who has grown very old and has grey hair is a wizard, and it is high time that these people's rights are protected because not every old human being is practicing witchcraft," Said Kasulwe
Meanwhile, in a message on the Human Rights Day from the United Nations (UN) Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres, he stated that everyone has the right to speak freely and to participate in decision making that affect the people's rights.
"All of us have the right to speak freely and participate in decisions that affect our lives. We all have a right to live free from all forms of discrimination and we all have a right to education, health care, economic opportunities and a descent standard of living," said Mr. Guterres.
He further stated that since the proclamation of the Universal Declaration in 1948, human rights have been one of the three pillars of the UN along with peace and development.


text: The Commonwealth's Attorney General has some advice for Virginians who plan to do lots of holiday shopping—especially over the Internet and with a credit or debit card. He says scammers love this time of year–and therefore, it's up to you to be extra vigilant. Virginia Public Radio's Tommie McNeil explains how.


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If you were unable to make it to the Nutrition Challenge Kick-off but still plan to join, please email Scott about setting up a time to do the initial pictures and measurements at the gym this week. Thanks!
Also, reminder for Nutrition Challengers – Mitchell from Complete Nutrition will be at the gym starting at 4PM on Tuesday (Apr 12) to do the InBody Body Composition Test. If you aren't participating in the challenge, you are still welcome to use the scale when you come in!
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*work hollow/arch holds and rocks, beat swings, etc.
**If you have kipping pull-ups, spend some time working on muscle up progressions.
Level 1
- Run x 600m
- Ring Row x 15
- Box Push-up x 20
- Air Squat x 30
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- Run x 800m
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- Downtown Chili Showdown – Join us for a simply amazing day to support the kids and families of the Ronald McDonald House Charity Charlottesville! See the FB Event to RSVP and get more information.
- Gymnastics Class is back this week, Friday at 5:45PM! Class will be held every other Friday until the end of May. See our online scheduler for our up-to-date class schedule.
- Our friends at CrossFit SAW in Fishersville are hosting a fundraising event to support the Semper Fi Fund to honor the memory of a local marine, Sean Webster – Please read about the event on their Facebook page here. Let's get a big crew to show our support at this event! Email Scott if you have any questions.


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BOUNTIFUL, Utah - Thursday's gun incident in Bountiful marks the third time in the past six weeks a Utah student has brought a deadly weapon onto a school campus, and it has parents wondering whether it's time to start thinking about installing metal detectors.
"If a metal detector helps our children stay safe, then yes, let's pay the tax dollars to do that," parent Susi Mabey said.
Sarah Lee, another parent, agreed.
"I'd rather them be alive and feel like they are in prison than be dead," she said.
According to a Fox 13 online poll of more than 1,600 people, 60 percent of them are in favor of metal detectors in our schools. However, the State Board of Education isn't so sure.
"I don't know that there is a pro for a metal detector in a school," said Verne Larsen of the state's Student Advocacy Services.
Larsen said installing metal detectors, like you see at the airport, would be an irresponsible knee-jerk reaction.
"Having to walk through a metal detector, I think that's more harmful than good for that student, and how they feel safe about their environment," Larsen said.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 10 percent of schools nationwide have metal detectors. Utah doesn't have any in their schools. Just one of them can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Larsen said they'd rather spend that money elsewhere.
"We need to focus on prevention, what can we do so kids don't feel the need to do this," Larsen said.
School districts have their own power to bring in metal detectors. Lawmakers could also propose a bill making them mandatory state wide. So far neither of those things have happened.
Fox 13 viewers have mixed reactions.
Sherry Davies Bleazard wrote, "I understand the hesitation of school officials to put up metal detectors because of the prison-like atmosphere. But with today's society, I would much rather be safe than sorry."
While Steve Reece wrote, "They'd be a total waste of money. If a kid wants to get a gun past a metal detector, he's gonna do it."
And James Stefani wrote, "I suppose you'll be taking out scissors, pencils and any other sharp objects out of school as well?"


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Your website goals include 1) increased traffic, 2) higher rankings in the most popular search engines, and 3) higher conversions. So what's the best way to go about achieving them? The two main routes to increased traffic and higher rankings are search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertizing. As they say, all roads lead to Rome, but which road is the best choice for your business? This article aims to explain both choices in order to make your decision informed and easy to make.
SEO and PPC – how are these methods alike?
Imagine two well- dressed people sharing an umbrella. The umbrella is Search Engine Marketing (SEM), and the dapper individuals underneath are Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay Per Click (PPC) advertisements. These two are the primary tools for anyone seeking to market in the search engine realm. The purpose of both is to drive traffic to your website through usage of search engines. However, these individuals are dressed differently- they go about their purpose in distinctive ways. In a nutshell, SEO is often considered as organic and PPC is thought of as advertising. The remainder of this article will describe the differences.
Search engine optimization uses the content of your website to work with a search engine's parameters. Use of highly searchable terms within your website's content will result in a higher ranking on the search engine's results page (SERPs). With SEO, instead of paying the search engine, you hire an SEO consultant to maximize your site. There are 3 popular ways to go about maximizing your site for search engines: 1) On-page optimization, 2) Back links, and 3) social media and blogs.
- On-page optimization recreates your webpage to appear relevant and clean for search engines.
- Back links connect your site to other sites, thus using their authority to boost yours.
- Social Media and blogs increase your web presence and searchability by keeping content fresh and your website active.
When you perform a search, you likely notice the advertisements appearing on the top or side of the results page. These adverts are a marketing strategy called pay-per-click, named so because each time a user clicks on the ad, the web owner then owes a bit of money to the search engine. This cost is determined by three factors: 1) auction style bid, 2) quality score, and 3) keyword seasonality.
- The auction bid is based on how much the competition is paying. The more popular the keyword, the more costly it will be.
- The quality score of your website is determined by each search engine. The more authority you have, the less you pay.
- Some keywords are popular by season or holiday. Christmas toys or Valentines gift will cost more near their date of popularity.
Which to choose?
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Would you ever think that someone as gorgeous Gabrielle Union would have insecurities when she looks in the mirror?
The actress says that in spite of her success in an industry that puts a premium on good looks- she still has days in which she doubts her worth and beauty.
The actress recently posted the following on her official online blog "Things You Generally Don't Share":
If you ask my parents they would say I was a perfect child, a model child, because I did everything that was asked of me. I got great grades, I was a great athlete, I was a student leader, the police were never called, there were never any major scandals on our cul-de-sac…but what was going on inside, and what I was dealing with individually and as a group of girls, was absolute turmoil. Emotionally, physically, spiritually, we were forced to deal with a lot of adult issues and situations as a collective, and often times we wouldn't turn to each other, we would internalize everything, we didn't have an outlet. So, I was going through MAJOR low self esteem. I was a black girl in an all white school in an all white community, never feeling good enough, but always being encouraged by my parents to be bigger, badder and better. And perfect is the standard. That's an immense amount of pressure to put on a child. Then I'm starting to like guys. And in my own town, with me being THE black girl, the white guys weren't really checking for me in that way. When I got to go to basketball camp and I got be around black boys, I was like cool…until I got dumped…for a light skinned girl. And then that whole thing started. My hair isn't straight enough. My nose isn't pointy enough. My lips are too big. My boobs aren't big enough. And you start going through all of that. And I realize as I've gotten older a lot of issues that I was dealing with at 15, I am still dealing with today.
My niece is a teenager and is dealing with her skin, she's dealing with her hair, she's dealing with what clothes to wear, the music she listens to…I would love to say a lot has changed, but I certainly believe that there is a lot more work to do be done.
In the business that I am in now, it is incredibly tough, and to be honest, sometimes it is is hard to keep my head above the water, sometimes I feel like I'm drowning. I'm just really fortunate to have people, friends I can call on at any hour. You don't get a job, and you immediately want to blame it on, if my hair was different, or maybe if my nose…or they just want to go with light-skin girls, and you start to doubt yourself, and the self-doubts and the low self-esteem starts to creep in. When that happens I know that I can call on a good friend. One day, he made me do this exercise, which I thought was ridiculous at first, standing in the mirror and finding things about my face that I loved, whether it be the freckles or my eyebrows, and just concentrating on all of the positive things…and I thought it was a load…and then, I found myself doing it one day and I found myself feeling a little bit better. So I texted him and I was like, "it worked." But what I found is that it's great that I have a group of girlfriends that I can rely on, but it can't just be this one-way street of women validating women.
There's something about a platonic, non-sexual male voice in your life, ideally your parent, your father, relative or brother, which should be a steady, consistent source of nothing but positivity. And having this friend inspired me to reach out to my own dad and tell him that he's got to tell my niece everyday that she is a beautiful princess. I can tell her that she has a lovely jump shot, or she does well in school, but what she's gonna start looking out for from other people, from other men, is to tell her how beautiful she is, and she's gonna find validation in all the wrong ways. So, it is important to be that mentor, to be that guiding figure in her life, so she doesn't accept validation from the wrong places.
We don't generally share these stories. These are things that you generally take to the grave with you. You don't want people to know that I hate my nose. You don't want people to know that I have this fear a light-skinned woman walking into the room, ya' know, you don't want people to know that, so you take that your grave. So, I write this to let you all know that I'm still in it, but it's getting better and there is light at the end of the tunnel. And when a young person has a mentor, it only makes the light seem that much more real.
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The Congressional Institute: Great Online Resource (April 2014)
Fifth Report of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress (May 2013)
THOMAS to be replaced by Congress.gov
Ray Smock, Important New Report on Congress
Frank Mackaman, Use of Our Historical Materials (May 24, 2010)
Landmark Resolution on Congressional Papers Approved
The Congressional Institute: Great Online Resource (April 2014)
Founded in 1987, the Congressional Institute is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to helping Members of Congress better serve their constituents and helping their constituents better understand the operations of the national legislature. The Institute sponsors major conferences for the benefit of Members of the U.S. Congress as well as a number of smaller gatherings, all devoted to an examination of important policy issues and strategic planning. The Institute also conducts important research projects consistent with its mission, develops resources such as a House Floor Procedures Manual and sponsors Oxford-style bipartisan Congressional debates.
Fifth Report of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress (May 2013)
The Fifth Report of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress, dated December 31, 2012, highlights the new greater emphasis on the Center for Legislative Archives within the National Archives and Records Administration, development of the Congressional Instance of the Electronic Records Archive at NARA, innovations in outreach to both members and committees to encourage preservation of their records, and enhanced collaborations among the Advisory Committee, the ACSC, and the Congressional Papers Roundtable of the Society of American Archivists. The report provides an essential summary of the preservation status and current issues affecting the records of Congress.
THOMAS to be replaced by Congress.gov
From the Library of Congress Magazine, March/April 2013 issue, courtesy of Dana Gabbard, Gov Docs Dept, Southwestern Law School, Los Angeles:
The Law Library and CRS, working with the Library's web services experts, maintain THOMAS, the Internet-accessible database that makes legislative information-bills, resolutions, treaties and the Congressional Record-available to Congress and the public. Congress.gov, a beta website operated jointly by the Library of Congress, the House, the Senate and the other legislative branch sources, provides the same information through mobile devices and eventually will replace THOMAS. The Law Library responds to all queries related to THOMAS and the Congress.gov beta site. "Since the launch of the public legislative information system known as THOMAS in 1995, Congress has relied on the Library to make the work of Congress available to the public in a coherent, comprehensive way," said Rep. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) at the September 2012 launch of the Congress.gov beta site. "The Library staff has a strong working relationship with the House, Senate and the Government Printing Office, which will enable the Library to successfully develop the next generation legislative information website."
Link to the beta site is at http://beta.congress.gov.
Ray Smock, Important New Report on Congress (December 2012)
Ray Smock, Director of the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies, calls attention to an important new report, "Getting Back to Legislating," written by Don Wolfensberger for the Democracy Project, the Bipartisan Policy Center, and the Woodrow Wilson Center. Ray has posted his thoughts on the report and provides links to the full report and the executive summary at: http://www.byrdcenter.org/index.php/2012/11/28/a-new-report-on-congress-tells-it-like-it-is/
Landmark Resolution on Congressional Papers: H. Con Res. 307 (2008)The article that follows, written by Senate Archivist Karen Paul, places the passage of H. Con. Res. 307 in its historical perspective. (See text below.) This resolution stands as a major landmark for all of us who use, collect, and preserve congressional collections. This article was written for the Congressional Papers Roundtable Newsletter and is reproduced with the author's permission.
H. Con. Res. 307, 110th Congress, Passes
June 20, 2008 was a milestone in the long term efforts to improve preservation of the papers of members of Congress. What began over thirty years earlier with the establishment of a Historical Office in the Senate in 1975 culminated when the House passed H. Con. Res. on March 5, 2008 and the Senate in turn passed it by unanimous consent on June 20th. This resolution puts in place the final piece of a puzzle whose design element is the documentation of Congress, specifically the preservation of the papers of its members. With this concurrent resolution, the Congress finally has expressed in writing its "policy" regarding the preservation of these materials.
The discussion began years ago when the Public Documents Commission recommended that members' papers become public records. [National Study Commission on Records and Documents of Federal Officials. Final Report, March 31, 1977 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1977), 19-22]. At the time, there were many objections and perceived problems, mainly centering on separation of powers and cost issues. The result was that nothing was done. Both House and Senate went on to produce records management guidance for members and gradually an acceptable modus operandi developed.
The Congressional Papers Roundtable had been exploring various issues related to congressional documentation since 1984. At a forum held in 2001, the Roundtable emphasized the value of concentrating these collections at institutions that specialize in congressional documentation. The economies of doing so were noted as well as the fact that it would be an incredible boon for researchers to have sources concentrated in several large research centers rather that scattered about the nation in numerous isolated institutions.
The Association of Centers for the Study of Congress (established 2003) also reviewed the present state of preservation and access to congressional collections. As a result, the John H. Brademas Center for the Study of Congress at New York University hosted a symposium on October 25, 2005 on the history of the 1974 Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act, its role today, and current policy options and obstacles in archiving the papers of government officials. Representative John Brademas (D-IN, 1959-1981) was responsible for the legislation that resulted in the Presidential Records Act of 1978. In opening remarks at the symposium, he commented that the time has come "to fashion a more rational, orderly public policy for dealing with the papers of senators and congressmen."
The final panel of the day was on the topic of "Can We Create a Policy for the Papers of Public Officials?" In his report of the symposium, Bruce Craig ("Symposium Raises Concerns Over Disposition of Congressional Papers," American Historical Association Perspectives, January 2006, 23) recounted that John Constance, then director of congressional affairs at the National Archives expressed his doubts that Congress would ever embrace legislation that would turn congressional records (now viewed as personal property) into public property. He stated that members would not allow a law to standardize access, the cost of preserving the collections is prohibitive, and all collections are not equally good. Craig then went on to report that Karen Paul's "upbeat" presentation suggested that the problems relating to creating a public policy were not as overwhelming as they seemed in the past. Paul pointed out that to an extent we already have a policy for the papers of public officials in place. Both houses had devised records disposition guidelines for their members. Retiring members generally do select a repository for their papers, and access to these collections is spelled out in deeds of gift and deposit agreements that tend to parallel the access rules for the official committee records of each body. The Congressional Papers Roundtable has helped to further standardize the appraisal and processing of congressional collections. She said that the one item lacking was a written policy.
The symposium report called for a congressional discussion of the issues and recommended that the presidential library system, characterized by its ease of use and centralization of resources and funding opportunities, be used as a model for congressional papers, in terms of how to define them and how to provide access to them. The report emphasized that access to these records is just as important as access to presidential papers. (Preserving and Expanding Public Access to Public Papers, The John Brademas Center, www.nyu.edu/ofp/brademascenter/events.html, 27 March 2006).
The Brademas conference provided the inspiration for a congressional resolution regarding preservation of papers. By September 2006, a draft resolution for the Senate was created but conditions were not conducive to moving it in the 109th Congress, there simply was not enough time. With the substantial changes brought by the 110th Congress, it was not until January 2008, that it was raised again with the Secretary of the Senate in preparation for a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress. The resolution was thoroughly discussed at the January 28th committee meeting and unanimously endorsed.
The Clerk of the House, Lorraine Miller, "embraced" the resolution and immediately proposed it to the Committee on House Administration whose staff also liked the idea. By February 6 a discussion draft was produced. Over two days at the end of February, Farar Elliott , Chief of the House Office of History and Preservation, attended at least one three-hour meeting, and Senate Historian Richard Baker and I (via e-mail) discussed finer points of wording in the resolution with the House Legislative Counsel. Finally the language was shaped to their satisfaction. The phrase "official papers of members of Congress" was changed to "Members' Congressional papers" having been through several iterations including at one point "historically significant congressional office papers." Also in the preamble, the phrase "must be properly maintained" was changed to "should be properly maintained." Representatives Robert Brady (D-PA) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI) introduced the measure and spoke eloquently in its favor. (See below)
On March 6, Roll Call reported that "The House passed a concurrent resolution by voice vote on Wednesday (the 5th) reminding Members that their Congressional papers must be properly maintained and encouraging them to "take all necessary measures to manage and preserve these papers." (So much for fine tuning of the wording as reported by the press.)
As Richard Baker said in his keynote address to the Association of Centers for the Study of Congress later in May, "Karen Paul and I have never danced before…" That same day, March 6th, it was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. On March 28th it was referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security so that the subcommittee could exercise its jurisdiction. With committee archivist Elizabeth Butler's timely assistance to the Staff Director, and "talking points prepared by Richard Baker and myself, the committee ordered it to be reported favorably on April 10th. On the twenty second, Senator Lieberman reported it and it was placed on the Legislative Calendar.
On June 19 at 14:40:22, the Republican Cloakroom "Hotlined" the resolution with the notation, "Call up and pass." And it did on the next day, June 20th at 12:47 P.M.
H. Con. Res. 307 expresses the sense of Congress regarding the importance of preserving members' collections. While it does not define the contents- that is left to archivists- it does state the members' common belief in their value and in the importance of preserving them. Over time, it will grow in stature as it is used over and over again in remarks, in written guidance, and as a constant reminder. This written "policy" provides congressional archivists inside and outside the Congress with a persuasive and useful tool for demonstrating the documentary importance of the materials that result from the members' service. Service in Congress is a high public trust and the records of that service are invaluable. It now is up to all of us to use this new found tool to the best of our abilities.
The enrolled text follows:
Agreed to June 20, 2008
One Hundred Tenth Congress
the third day of January, two thousand and eight
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas Members' Congressional papers (including papers of Delegates and Resident Commissioners to the Congress) serve as indispensable sources for the study of American representative democracy;
Whereas these papers document vital national, regional, and local public policy issues;
Whereas these papers are crucial to the public's understanding of the role of Congress in making the Nation's laws and responding to the needs of its citizens;
Whereas because these papers serve as essential primary sources for the history of Congress, the study of these papers will illuminate the careers of individual Members;
Whereas by custom, these papers are considered the personal property of the Member who receives and creates them, and it is therefore the Member who is responsible to decide on their ultimate disposition; and
Whereas resources are available through the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to assist Members with the professional and cost-effective management and preservation of these papers: Now, therefore, be it
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Secretary of the Senate.
Below is the Congressional Record and introductory remarks from Representatives Robert Brady (D-PA) and Vernon Ehlers (R-MI)
Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 307) expressing the sense of Congress that Members' Congressional papers should be properly maintained and encouraging Members to take all necessary measures to manage and preserve these papers.
The Clerk read the title of the concurrent resolution.
The text of the concurrent resolution is as follows:
H. Con. Res. 307
Whereas Members' Congressional papers (including papers of Delegates and Resident Commissioners to the Congress) serve as indispensable sources for the study of American representative democracy;
Whereas these papers document vital national, regional, and local public policy issues;
Whereas these papers are crucial to the public's understanding of the role of Congress in making the Nation's laws and responding to the needs of its citizens;
Whereas because these papers serve as essential primary sources for the history of Congress, the study of these papers will illuminate the careers of individual Members;
Whereas by custom, these papers are considered the personal property of the Member who receives and creates them, and it is therefore the Member who is responsible to decide on their ultimate disposition; and
Whereas resources are available through the Office of the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to assist Members with the professional and cost-effective management and preservation of these papers: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that--
(1) Members' Congressional papers (including papers of Delegates and Resident Commissioners to the Congress) should be properly maintained;
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brady) and the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Ehlers) each will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania.
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rules and agree to the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. 307.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the concurrent resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.


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The general aim of the SPSA international relations section is to offer a forum for international relations scholars in Switzerland. In particular, it aims to facilitate a stronger sense of community among international relations scholars in Switzerland, increase the visibility of Swiss international relations research both nationally and internationally, and support junior scholars in the Swiss international relations community.


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Distillery celebrates most successful year to date at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirit Competition
15th April 2019 – Tomatin has swept the board at the 2019 San Francisco World Spirit Competition, with seven Double Gold wins and four Gold awards. The latest victories cement a decade of success, with nearly 60 prestigious accolades across the board for the globally recognised whisky brand.
Founded in 2000, the San Francisco World Spirit Competition recognises exceptional products in the spirits industry, with a judging panel made up of 40 industry experts who 'blind' taste-test all products to prevent brand reputation or bottling style from impacting on the final award given. Entries that receive the coveted 'Double Gold' award have been rated as 'Gold' by every judge on the panel.
Scooping 11 awards of Gold or higher, Tomatin's core range excelled with 4 Double Gold awards and 3 Gold awards, a new record for the core range. Tomatin's exclusive Travel Retail range also came out on top, with 2 Double Gold wins and a Gold. Lastly, Tomatin's 21 Year Old American Exclusive single malt, which was released last year, also scooped a Double Gold win.
Graham Nicolson, Sales Director of Tomatin said: "This has been an amazing year for Tomatin. The fact that we've received a gold or double award for every whisky we entered is a fantastic achievement. I'm proud to say the Tomatin range excels at all levels."
This year, Tomatin has received no less than seven Double Golds, with success reigning supreme for the distillery's Core Range. Tomatin's core range starts at entry level Tomatin Legacy (£30) and extends to the exquisite Tomatin 36 Year Old (£600); all products in the Core Range have been awarded Gold or Double Gold at this year's awards. Over the past decade Tomatin have received 17 Double Gold, 24 Gold, 16 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.
Graham Eunson, Distillery Manager at Tomatin, said: "Over 3,000 spirits were judged at this year's awards, and to triumph across the board is a big accomplishment for the Distillery team. Our wood policy is second to none; we produce a high-quality spirit which develops into exceptional whisky through maturation in the right casks, these awards prove that we're amongst the best in the world."
Tomatin's 30 Year Old, the latest addition to the core range, was also awarded with 'World's Best Design' at the World Whisky Awards held in London, this is Tomatin's first dedicated 'Design' win at this prestigious ceremony.
Tomatin's continued winning streak follows the distillery's time spent rediscovering their brand identity. After undergoing a complete rebrand in 2016, the product design is truly representative of the people, place and of the quality spirit Tomatin produce.


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The Siberian is blessed with a thick coat for living in the weather conditions in northern Russia. Some grooming is required. Its face is more round than wedge-shaped, and it has long hair on the sides of its face. Has an overall appearance of great strength.
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Energy consumption - in particular the consumption of fossil fuels - is a major policy concern as it is closely linked to emissions of greenhouse gases and the security of energy supply. In the ACs, the share of energy consumed by transport in total final energy consumption is 19 %. In the EU this share is much larger, 34 % in 1999. Transport energy consumption per capita in the EU is around three to four times higher than in the ACs (depending on the selection of transport modes).
In both regions, the transport sector is the fastest-growing energy consumer, with an increase of around 22 % between 1992 and 1999 in the AC-13 and 17 % in the EU. In the EU as well as in ACs, road transport consumes most energy. In ACs, road transport is also the fastest growing energy consumer (20 % increase between 1994 and 1999), followed by aviation (6 %). In the EU, aviation is the fastest growing transport energy consumer (34 %), followed by maritime shipping (24 % increase between 1994 and 1999). Energy consumption by maritime bunkers for ACs is not available.
In the ACs, energy consumption by rail fell by 19 % between 1994 and 1999, following a dramatic decrease in rail transport volumes. The (limited) statistics available on energy consumption by aviation (domestic and international) show an increase over the same period in most ACs, most strikingly for Malta (115 %), a popular holiday destination.
The European climate change programme focuses on improving the energy efficiency of cars, changing driver behaviour, promoting modal shift and introducing transport pricing and economic instruments for aviation (European Commission, 2000). The slight improvement in energy efficiency of passenger and freight road transport that can be observed in some EU countries has proved, however, insufficient to slow down the growth rate of transport energy consumption. This emphasises the need to tackle transport volume growth in addition to the above-mentioned measures.
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I'm tired of being treated like a mouse.
Expected to squeak and scurry from the shadow of the cat.
I'm tired of the cravings and fears and emotions and other traps that try to pin me down by the neck.
I'm tired of being told what I should think and say and do.
Don't tell me not to be angry. Anger is an emotion; and I have every right to feel it. It's what I do with it that matters. If I write a bad word, it lets it out; and then it's gone.
If I run up the side of a mountain or lift heavy, I can sweat it out; and the anger disappears, so I can be myself.
My real self.
I might look like a mouse.
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The Complexities of Christmas
Last Sunday, in my disciple-making training, we did a little excursion from our normal schedule to think about Christmas. As disciples of Jesus, we should seek to leverage every opportunity to make much of Him, including (or especially) the season of Advent. However, not everything is as "wonderful" this time of the year as we think. For many, it is the most stressful, demanding, and overwhelming time of the year, with challenges awaiting from all facets of life.
On a cultural front, we are constantly hearing news about the culture war, in particular how the tide of our culture is washing away any remnants of Christianity. Whether it be nativity scenes in the square, "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas," or the marginalization of Christmas carols that have anything to do with Jesus, each Christmas is another incoming tide of secularism in our country.
On a financial front, we are faced with the onslaught of consumerism. Covetousness is the fuel, and our credit cards are the engine. Materialism is king. The season begins with "Black Friday" and ends with bank statements of higher levels of debt. In the end, Christmas, especially for little children, is a season about me . . . and all the stuff that I think I deserve.
On a relational front, we are faced with potentially volatile situations when we gather in close proximity with relatives we usually don't see throughout the year. Some have differences in traditions and particular ways Christmas is celebrated (or not). For others, debates and arguments may arise over things like politics or other preferences they are passionate about. Or, it could just be the awkwardness of the moments when you know you should be closer to one another than you really are, and you kinda just go through the motions, doubling down on your pretending, and anxiously await the absence of such awkwardness.
On a personal front, we are often faced with frustration and stress. We are busy with more shopping to do, more parties to attend, more food to cook, more people to entertain, more of just about everything. The intensity of the season leaves little room for margin to think about anything else than the next thing you have to do. For others, the personal complexities are filled with grief, sadness, and loneliness. For all the years together and traditions made with the ones you love, they have died, and each little moment brings back the memories once shared together and now seems like a constant stream of tears.
If I could sum up the complexities of Christmas then, Christians are faced with idolatry from within (covetousness) with regular, intensive temptations to identity themselves as a consumer of material goods rather than an adopted child of God. Christians are also faced with the going, going, going of a fast-paced schedule rather than the slow, pregnant anticipation of the coming of the Lord. Christians are today living in a time where cultural Christianity is losing and secularism is winning, and the modern-day Herods are attempting to drive Christianity into the wilderness of obscurity.
If we are not guarding our hearts and lives, we could find ourselves with a disposition of being culturally and politically angry at secularism, financially indebted compounded with stress and guilt (for either buying too much stuff or wishing they could buy more but lacking the means to do it due to reduced income), relationally distant and closed off for fear of conflict, and personally pretending to be happy when there is sorrow or grief in your heart.
When I think of these complexities, I cannot help but think of the role of disciple-making and gospel community in addressing these challenges. For instance, if you are discipling another believer and seeking to model an example for them to follow, then should not the way you spend money be on the table for discussion or examination? If you are making a big deal about whether the department store greeter says "Happy Holidays" or "Merry Christmas" as opposed to seizing opportunities to engage the hurting and grieving with the hope of salvation, then should that not be addressed? If you, who has been reconciled with God and are seeking to live in reconciled relationships with others, are intentionally avoiding redemptive moments of humble interaction with estranged family members, is that not something we should be concerned about? All too often we go into default mode, justify our anti-gospel behavior with "that's just the way I am" phrases, and fail to embrace this season where Christ comes alive in our hearts with life-giving grace.
Instead of simply going through the motions or allowing ourselves to be tossed back and forth by the waves of culture, I believe we should focus on slowing down than speeding up. We should meditate on the Incarnation of Christ, and having consequently seek to embrace and model the humanity of Christ (humble service, unhurried presence, gracious acceptance, etc). We should guard our hearts from idolatry and covetousness and unleash our affections on the hurting, needy, broken, and grieving. We should remember that the real battle is not found in the cultural war but the spiritual war. At a time when many family members and friends are held captive by the enemy, we will perhaps have unprecedented opportunity to shine the light of Christ to unbelieving hearts and see captives set free.
In all the complexities of Christmas, may we remember the simplicity of Christ's life, who came down from heaven to earth to save sinners and satisfy us with Himself as the greatest gift of all.


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NHAN DAN (May 9th) – The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) quoted a BBC News journalist as saying that the Vietnamese Party and State have placed a top concern on the people, while publicising, sharing and updating pandemic-related information and data, as well as taking drastic and urgent measures to curb the disease and support affected subjects.
Washington-based The Diplomat ran an article highlighting the guidelines and measures undertaken by the Vietnamese Party and State in fighting COVID-19, emphasising that a strategy to mobilise resources of the whole society has helped Vietnam in successfully controlling the pandemic. The article stated that through effective efforts to curb the disease and support the people, the Vietnamese Party has affirmed its leadership role.
Japan's Nikkei Asian Review also published an article highlighting that Vietnam has won worldwide praise thanks to its successful control of infection cases and prompt restarting of the economy. The speed in flattening the COVID-19 transmission "curve" displays Vietnam's skills and acumen, and is a "story of success" as there have been no deaths reported in the country, according to the article.
On May 8, the State Committee on Overseas Vietnamese (OVs) Affairs organised the reception of medical supplies, including 43,000 masks and treatment medicines, donated by Flamingo Holding Group to support the OVs communities in Russia, the UK and France. Deputy Chairman of the Committee Luong Thanh Nghi emphasised that the timely and practical support for the OVs has demonstrated solidarity and affirmed that OVs are an inseparable part of the nation.
Earlier, during an online meeting on May 6, the Veterans For Peace (VFP) New York chapter congratulated Vietnam on its achievements in the fight against COVID-19. Chapter President Susan Schall emphasised that Vietnam's strength and determination helped the country to record such major successes in containing the disease.
Vietnam quickly assessed the risk from the pandemic and mobilised all possible resources to protect its citizens and prevent an epidemic crisis, she said.


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Why I read aloud with my teens
A few weeks ago, my son and I finished reading Stephen King's "11/22/63: A Novel." The unusual part is the fact my son will be 18 years old in less than a month.
I also read with his sister, who is 14.
I didn't plan to read aloud with my kids for this long. It just happened. As a former adjunct English professor who tutors students with dyslexia, I am an ardent lover of literature. Our home is packed with magazines and novels for all interests and ages.
But these days, having a parent who loves and promotes books is not always enough. Reading competes with busy sports schedules, homework, and the ever-powerful screens that dominate our kids' lives.
My kids have trouble saying no to the incessant flow of Netflix entertainment that draws them away from books. While they love a good story, they are not bookworms the way I was as a kid. Consequently, I discovered early that reading together encouraged an activity that my kids may have skipped altogether.
It's well known that reading aloud benefits infants, toddlers and emerging readers. Aside from introducing children to a love of literature and storytelling, reading exposes them to written language, which differs from the spoken word. Writing contains more description and typically adheres to more formal grammatical structures than speech. When you choose books that exceed your child's independent reading level, you promote language acquisition, increase vocabulary, and improve comprehension. These benefits foster literacy in young people, but the pluses don't diminish just because the kids grow up.
Of course, once our kids become readers themselves, they can reap the intellectual rewards of reading independently. But there's more to it than academics. Before the days of radio, television and the Xbox, families often gathered to listen as someone read aloud for entertainment. This communal activity prompted discussion, speculation, and debate.
In our modern day, reading together can generate common ground for parents and teens who might otherwise find their interests diverging. Reading with my kids has spurred lively discussions about war, pride, racism, greed, capitalism, and addiction. Of course, we also spend plenty of time soaking in the suspense of what will happen next.
For my kids, it's pure entertainment. For me, it's rare quiet time spent together and the opportunity to connect. Whatever our motivations, this pleasure and bonding has kept us reading together for years.
But let's be practical. Who has time to read with their kids during high school? Homework, plus soccer and swim schedules have made it increasingly difficult to keep it up, so I try to be realistic. That means what I maintained as a nightly ritual during elementary school has dwindled to occasional evenings now.
On some nights, we read during chores – where one of us washes dishes while the other reads out loud. Other times, we read on vacation. When my husband, the kids, and I drove to Florida this past Christmas, we listened to "The Help" on CD for 18 hours, bringing our family together around one story in the car.
Still, it's easy for a week or two to slip away without touching our latest book. Even when that happens, however, we know the story is out there, waiting for us to pick it up again.
The novel my son and I just finished is one of many Stephen King books we have read together. When I gave it to him for his birthday last June, I knew the 842-page tome might be the last we'd have time to read together. It took us almost a year to get through it, but at least that gave us months to talk about the book.
We speculated all winter about whether the time-traveling protagonist could save President Kennedy, and if he did, what sinister repercussions Stephen King might have in store this time.
When we finally turned the last page, I was sad for the end of an era. My son will graduate this June and leave for college in August. But I'm so grateful for the stacks of books and memories we've made over the years. From "Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?" to the Magic Treehouse series, to classics like "Huckleberry Finn," to fantasy series like Harry Potter, to dramas like "Ordinary People," and of course, to Stephen King, we've shared a lot.
Many parents already understand it's never too early to start reading with their kids. But it's also never too late – and it can never go on too long. Reading aloud isn't only about teaching literacy, it's about sharing stories, and we can do that at any age. So if you've already got a good reading ritual going, don't stop. And if not, consider plowing through some of that summer reading list out loud. You never know what you might discover together.
Deb Werrlein is a former adjunct professor of English and current freelance writer and editor. She blogs about writing and her post-academic life at Professor Never.


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a historical first. In fact, the average U.S. household has declined in size from 4.6
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We will discuss: Learning spatiotemporal signals using a recurrent spiking network that discretizes time, Amadeus Maes, Mauricio Barahona, Claudia Clopath, PLOS Computational Biology, 16(1), 2020, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1007606
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Did you watch the Square Enix E3 press conference this morning? Here are a few thoughts on the games they showed.
Just Cause 3
Just Cause 2 was one of the most fun games I've ever played. It's open-world destruction at its finest. This new game takes the destruction to bigger extremes. There's really no reason to even to do the missions. Just destroy enemy bases. You can use helicopters, tanks, unlimited C4, grapple lines, and more. It's way over the top, but amazing.
Nier (New Project)
Nier was an under-appreciated game, but it was really good. We're still a long way from seeing this one
Rise of the Tomb Raider
We saw this yesterday at Microsoft, so today was mostly just interviews with the developers about the level of detail in the game. Looks fantastic.
Lara Croft GO
A new mobile game with a cel-shaded style and turn-based action. It might seem easy to write this one off, but Hitman GO was actually really good. Here's hoping this is equally smart and challenging.
Final Fantasy VII
This game was revealed at the Sony conference yesterday, so this was just a reminder that Final Fantasy VII is being remade for consoles and will release first for Playstation 4. The cinematics, as expected, are gorgeous, but we haven't seen gameplay. The PC port of FF 7 will still come later this winter and an iOS version will hit later this summer. It'll be awhile before we see the remake, though.
Kingdom Hearts: Unchained Key
A phone game with a cartoony art style in the Kingdom Hearts universe. The events in the phone game will tie into the story of Kingdom Hearts 3.
Kingdom Hearts 3
Yes! This game is looking great. We got to see a Tangled inspired level and it looks really fun. The levels are way more vertical now, so there's platforming all over the place and it also seemed to be pretty open. The previous games were generally confined to very closed off areas that were connected by loading screens. That doesn't appear to be the case here. The action looks fast, boss fights are really dynamic and shake up the gameplay, and the Keyblade can be dual-wielded and turn into guns. Also, the summons appear to be inspired by Disnelyand with trains and tea cups. Awesome stuff!
World of Final Fantasy
A strange FF entry with chibi-style characters. It looks like its made for a new audience, not the people waiting for FF XV. Final Fantasy for the whole family! Or something like that…
The game releases digitally this December and new locations and jobs will open over time. It has an interesting premise where the world is kind of working together to complete these contracts and sharing ideas. An unconventional, but potentially great, take on the Hitman franchise. It could give this game some long legs.
Star Ocean
Still very much in development, a new Star Ocean in the traditional JRPG style is coming. This is a beloved franchise by many, myself included, so it's good to see this coming to Playstation 4. There haven't been enough JRPGs in recent years.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
The last game was great and really let you decide how to play. Personally, I played very stealthy. Its a good mix of first-person action and RPG, and the new game is set in a world where there has basically been a machine apartheid put in place. Augmented people are seen as monsters. Boss battles were kind of a sticking point with people in the last game, and it sounds like their problems have been remedied. The style in this game is really great and creates a strong atmosphere.
Project Setsuna
We only got a few concept images, but the news worth reporting is that Square Enix has opened a new studio called Tokyo RPG Factory. This game, and others in the future, will continue the tradition of Japanese RPGs. Bring them on.


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A Japanese toy maker named Takara Tomy created a life size snow sculpture of Optimus Prime from the Transformers. It will be on display at the 53rd annual Asahikawa Winter Festival in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan from February 8 to 12. If anyone is going to head over to check it out, let me know. We'll chip in $5 for your plane ticket if you take a bunch of pictures for us.
Artists are sculpting the giant robot from a 53-foot mound of snow, which will be piled over top of steel trusses. Hopefully, those steel trusses are flexible enough for when he transforms! (Yeah, that was a bad joke.)
The toy company tweeted an image of the structure, and we have a couple different views. Check them out below, and click on them for a full-size version.
Oh, and here's a related Transformers video we did for our Roommates series in case you missed it before, check it out...it's one of our favorites:


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Joe Lauzon's Little Brother, Dan, Links Up with World Series of Fighting
Dan Lauzon, the younger brother of UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon, has signed a multi-fight deal with the World Series of Fighting. Joe Cavallaro, the manager for Lauzon, confirmed the signing with MMAWeekly.com Thursday.
Lauzon is expected to debut in 2013 for the WSOF. He is also a lightweight and is riding a four-fight win streak.
Back in 2010, Lauzon (16-4) went 0-2 with the UFC, falling to Cole Miller and Efrain Escudero. He has rebounded to earn four stoppage victories since, but has not fought since last December.
Lauzon also fought for the UFC in 2006, falling to Spencer Fisher via TKO.
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I met a good friend of mine who complaint that the company he works with never appreciate his effort. He remains as a general worker for the pass 25 years. Due to his long service record with the same company, he knows A to Z of the operations in his department. In fact, with his talent and experience, he can take over the leadership task any time without question. One day, his supervisor tender for his early retirement. My friend was given a chance to take over the task and he able to do everything. He operate the computer and generate report, handling customer complaints , solving problems etc. I thought he could be happy with the new challenges. But to my surprise, he tender for his resignation two months later.
When I explore the reason behind his resignation, I found that he could not take the STRESSFUL job with no salary increment. Even though his immediate boss did promise to rank him as a new designation after three months, my good friend just cannot take the three month challenge. He always thinks back the pass moment in life with "no stress". He feels the new burden on him is not fair to him.
Personally, I feel that success is not so much of "chances" but how you react to the chances. When we still carry on our "old mindset" and unable to take the challenge of a new environment, we will tend to hold back our advancement in life. The second reason is due to the mental limitation. He just can't stretch his mind and embrace a tougher and difficult challenge.
Overall, many people who fail to march towards his life advancement is the victim of his life pattern and mindset. When you are able to release yourself from the old habit, you will surely be able to embrace your success happily.
Success principles
When you have an opportunity, go all out and do your best. Sacrifice your time, money and effort before you deserve to get the best from the opportunity, or else, the best opportunity also with slip away from you. Let go the negative mindset that resist the challenges in your life.


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8Bit Killer
8-bit action in a first person perspective
Mankind walks on the edge of self-extinction after a great nuclear war. And now, a new army is launching an attack to the few cities that are still on, following the plan of the Master Brain. A small group of soldiers have formed an alliance to defend the last cities and defeat the evil creature. 8Bit Killer tells the story of their final mission.
8Bit Killer is first person shooter with the visual style of an 8-bit game. With 32x32 pixels textures, NES colors and 1 bit sounds, this anachronistic game feels like a run and gun in a 3D view. The soundtrack is part of the work composed by the great RushJet1.
- Look and feel of a NES game with a 3D view.
- 5 levels divided into 8 sub-levels with 5 boss fights.
- Hidden objects and weapons.
- Around 60 minutes of game length (once fully mastered).
Post-apocalyptic films like Mad Max or 2013: Rescue in LA, mangas like Grey, Alita or Fist of the North Star, 8-bit games like Contra, Megaman, Bionic Commando, Metroid and ray casting games like Catacomb 3D or Wolfenstein 3D.
The project started as a little experiment with 3D views, but it grew up to become the first full game of my actual collection. It had great reviews back in the young days of the indie game scene. Partly because it featured the pixel art on 3D blocks aesthetic before the Minecraft era. The pixel skull that is now my logo was first seen on a wall in this game.
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Contrast is looking for a senior application developer to join our growing engineering team, based in River House on High Street, Belfast.
Our development stack includes a wide range of technologies, including Java, React, Node, Python and all things AWS. While the role has visibility and influence across a number of core technologies within the platform, this person will focus on an auto scaling cloud infrastructure component, capturing security data and passing it to the dashboard for display and action by our customers. Knowledge of Kubernetes and container management is essential.
Working in Contrast means pursuing a life changing experience in the field of application security and continuous delivery. We are an exciting, young team - growing leaps and bounds each month. We write a lot of GraphQL to interact with our REST layer to improve performance and data interaction. You would get the opportunity to work on challenging and leading edge areas of the product. We write, test and deploy our code on a continuous basis - true DevOps. We spread knowledge, help mentor younger engineers and reduce operational risk through Pull Requests - you'll do the same, and quickly learn about all of the code in your product area as a result.
Our engineering team has a strong spirit of entrepreneurship. Every member has joined us over our 5 year history because he/she wants to be part of a high-performing team and go through the scale up experience. We look for candidates that share similar goals and beliefs about the work and the team they want to be a part of.
You can apply directly by following the link to our website or you can also email email@example.com to find out more!


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South Bend woman sentenced for conspiracy to deal meth
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. -- A South Bend woman was sentenced to over 17 years in prison for conspiracy to deal methamphetamine in a Marshall County court.
Shannon Leake, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of level 2 conspiracy to commit dealing methamphetamine and one count of dealing methamphetamine, a level 4 felony.
She was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison with 2 and a half years of probation.
The new good time credit statute requires her to serve at least 85-percent of the 17 and a half years.
In court, Leake admitted she and her codefendants sold 46.5 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in September 2017. She also admitted to selling a gram of meth to a confidential informant in February 2017.
"Methamphetamine is a drug that destroys families, neighborhoods, let alone the individual user. The prosecution of methamphetamine dealing in Marshall County is a priority in my office and will remain so until it is clear to dealers that it will simply not be tolerated in our community and they need to go elsewhere," said Prosecuting Attorney Nelson Chipman.