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Being honest, I had never heard of the town of Grantown-on-Spey in Cairngorms National Park, known as the "gateway to the whisky trail", until the tour company, Rabbie's, planned for us to spend two nights there. But by the time we checked out…we had also checked out the local real estate office…there was something magical about this quaint Scottish town.
The comfy and inviting B and B we stayed in was the Garden Park Guest House that I've learned was built in 1863. We had a lovely room for two upstairs, a welcoming host, a menu with traditional UK foods for our breakfasts, and it was a short walking distance past small homes to restaurants, shops, a market and ATM.
When we took our evening walks we also noticed a very grand hotel with a stone front and an expansive dining room that looked even older than our B and B. This may be one to check out in the future: The Grant Arms Hotel.
Even though it was very chilly and windy we walked alongside with many locals not concerned with the weather at all, and we found ourselves quite comfortable. The two dinners we had there were the best I had in Scotland, even after a couple of great dinners in Edinburgh, the food and the charm of Grantown-on-Spey ruled out all others.
When we entered The Wee Puffin, a wee small restaurant by most standards, we didn't have any high hopes. It wasn't very busy, we thought, until we noticed that almost every table had a "Reserved" sign. A large party of local ladies, in to celebrate a retirement, took over the entire back section. I thought we better order before they did and I quickly asked for Bangers and Mash. (This is something I've enjoyed locally at Rose and Crown.)
However, the owner wouldn't let me get off so easily. He chatted with us for a bit, wanted to know where we were from, wanted to talk me into trying haggis (no) and then order a split bottle of single malt whisky (never bought a half bottle at a restaurant before, so that was a definite yes) and then we waited…for about two minutes. He came back with the chilled whisky, a new brand, the local Spey Tenne Single Malt that had been finished in tawny port casks. It was delightful. (We later took the near-empty bottle home to our room to enjoy one last dram before bed.)
When my food came I made swift work of it; lots of yummy flavors in both the potatoes and the sausages. While enjoying my dinner with the whisky, people that were in our tour had come in and chatted with us for a bit, while even more others had to be satisfied with just a look from the outside. It just left me with a very satisfied feeling. When I got back home and went online to "like" their Facebook page I learned that they recently added The Wee Birdie as a business inside the restaurant, for whisky purchases. More reasons to return.
The other people in our tour, and our guide Al, went on and on about some old place in town and their "Pies and Chips" only menu: The Craig Bar. Finally, when one rated their pies a 9.5 put of 10 we thought we'd give it a try. (I was afraid of "pies" as I had one in England decades ago and I was sick immediately afterwards.)
The Craig Bar looked like a hangout for old airplane fighter pilots with lots of military memorabilia, though the non-descript look of the building on the outside gave no hint to the warm and antique-y interior. The owner, I presumed this as she sat on a couch near a fireplace on one side of the two-roomed restaurant, took me behind the bar to select that night's dram. I was smitten with her attentiveness and ease. The menu, all of about eight choices, and I still had difficulty. I chose a vegetarian option with local cheese and vegetables, and it was the most delicious savory pie I had ever had. We lingered, talking to locals, listening to locals, learning from locals…why this was also a place to linger and to want to return to.
Stay tuned for Part 3, the WHISKY, next week right here. Here's your teaser:
From Rabbie's
Speyside Whisky Trail – 3 day tour
~ Dunkeld and the Hermitage
~ Cairngorms National Park
~ The River Spey
~ Elgin
~ Speyside Cooperage
(Wednesday tour only)
~ 4 whisky distilleries
~ Royal Deeside
A warm welcome awaits you in Speyside, home to around half of Scotland's malt whisky distilleries. Your three day adventure allows you to sit back and
let us do the driving whilst you visit some of the finest whisky distilleries in Scotland and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Cairngorms, Speyside and
Royal Deeside.
Stay 2 nights in Grantown-on-Spey in the Cairngorms National Park.
Eve Bushman has a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET), a "certification in first globally-recognized course" as an American Wine Specialist ® from the North American Sommelier Association (NASA), Level 1 Sake Award from WSET, was the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video (over 16k views), authored "Wine Etiquette for Everyone" and has served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru and the Global Wine Awards. You can email email@example.com to ask a question about wine or spirits


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Ray casting is used in many different areas of game development, most commonly for visibility, AI (often for visibility though) and collision detection and resolution. If you are making a game, chances are you need ray casting somewhere. I started this blog post over a year ago, but decided to not write it up fullyRead on »
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Preparation for Indie Speed Run 2015 – Screwdriver, SparklEd, Lighting
In preparation for Indie Speed Run 2015 (which went well and for which I will post our game when the voting period starts) me and a long time programming buddy, Markus, decided to prepare by building a handful of tools that are going to make some things a little easier. We find ourself discarding theRead on »
SudoHack update & Replay system
So I really have to write another blog post. 120 of the 173 total commits for my Git repository have been after the last blog post and I start to feel bad about putting anything new in the game, because I should have documented all the other stuff already. SudoHack update Notably I started puttingRead on »
Tweaking values in SudoHack
It is fairly known that just tweaking values in a game a few percent can make or break awesome gameplay and create the difference between an iconic franchise and the joy of gameplay you often get from games that are made by some 13-year olds and uploaded for testing on a game developement board. NotRead on »
Exam preparation avoidance game jam
Last week Jonas and I knew that we had to start preparing for our upcoming condensed matter physics exam. Instead we jammed a little game, which should initially only take up one single day of our time, but actually took two. It's a blatant copy of this game: Attention, German! Copying games is really interestingRead on »

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This guest post is by John Preston of My Family Finances.
Have you ever tried to explain to someone how to blog successfully? I have yet to find a satisfactory synopsis of the complicated juggling act that fellow bloggers have trained themselves to perform. I do know that somewhere in the nexus of critical roles bloggers navigate, there is networking.
Some bloggers have no trouble contacting others and reaching out. For many others, networking doesn't come easy. It's like a chore that we know must be completed, but we never really feel comfortable performing. Regardless of skill, talent or effort, even the most outgoing bloggers can make mistakes in social networking if they aren't careful.
Successfully leveraging a network actually requires a little strategy and understanding of how others can impact our own success. That's why there are six bloggers that everyone should get to know.
How many blogging friends is too many?
19! No, seriously. That's according to the findings of research on social networks from the Harvard School of Business. The optimal number of contacts in your social web is between 12 and 18. If you have more, you are likely to spend too much time managing friends. If you have a smaller number, you are likely to be missing contacts that play critical roles in an effective network.
Take the study with a grain of salt, of course. Don't de-friend someone because you list 19 people. However, be cognizant that too many contacts is self-defeating, while having too little is an indication that your network could improve.
The quality of our social networks isn't only affected by the size of the group, but by the roles people play within the network. Think about your own network; there are those with whom we are willing to share our secrets, but we'd never want to team up on a project with them. Then there are others we'd never confide in, even though we work well together with them.
Over the last three years I've found six types of bloggers that have positively impacted my social network. Perhaps you can see similarities between these and your own connections.
Development contacts: coaches and disciples
Finding a coach is a key network accomplishment for new bloggers. Coaches know and understand the blogging basics. They'll help you navigate your first few months and direct you to smart decisions that will grow your site much faster than if you were on your own. You feel comfortable acting on their queues and trust their advice. Best of all, you get expert advice for free.
Take care with coaches: Make sure that you are learning from your coaches and not just mimicking them. It's easy to get into a situation where you make yourself a follower instead of a disciple. Embrace the coaches philosophies when they are winners, but look for areas to improve on, and don't box yourself into a rigid formula.
You aren't a master if you lack an apprentice. If you are good enough, bloggers will gravitate to you and want to learn how you achieved what you've achieved. Sure the flattery is motivating, but disciples also play a key role in the development of blogging coaches. Disciples force coaches to reconnect with the basics. They'll have to simplify and prioritize the knowledge they've learned over the years. As a result, coaches find themselves rethinking and refining their own strategies that have become mundane or overused.
Take care with disciples: In general, a disciple is worth the investment, but you can't let them dominate and stagnate your own progress. You are in an unhealthy partnership if your blog-fu lessons impede your own development.
Teamwork contacts: collaborators and confidants
If Forest Gump was your collaborator, you'd be Bubba.
It's lonely in the blogosphere if you don't have a fellow blogger in the trenches with you. You need someone to share your current experiences, and relate with your immediate situation—whether it's newer writers finding the time to write posts, or veterans griping about seasonally slow traffic. Collaborators are your sounding board for your innovative ideas, offering encouragement and constructive criticism. They cover for you when you go on vacation. When they have a project, you're first on the list for help.
Take care with collaborators: You need trustworthy collaborators that won't use your confidences for personal gain. It's also helpful to find a few collaborators, because blog friends can easily fill their schedule and become unavailable.
The best part about confidants? They don't have to be bloggers. They can be your spouse, child, or co-worker. These folks don't always have to know what you are talking about. SEO could be a band name for all they know. However, they are detached and impartial and that's why they are so helpful. You feel like you can be honest with them about the good and the bad that comes with blogging. Overall, they are great sounding boards for your blogging ambitions.
These contacts are people from outside your usual blog network, who anchor you to life or other spheres. They provide you an outlet to unload, but may also inspire you to think out of the box.
Take care with confidants: This is a potentially dangerous category, and you need to be careful that you are finding the right people to fill this role. Focus on finding people who leave you feeling positive. The wrong confidant is someone who engages you in constant gossip and backbiting. The occasional gripe is healthy, but avoid those who are trying to continue their teenage vices.
Inspirational contacts: heroes and fans
They probably don't know that you exist, but your insignificance isn't a requirement for the role. Heroes are low-contact resources, who are masters of blogging. They are everything that you wish you could be, and you read everything they write. One reason is because you enjoy them, but you also are searching for the knack—the formula of success that they have and you want.
Take care with heroes: Trying to match their success often leads us to failure and disappointment. Sometimes our heroes fall from grace and we are left repenting over our past adulation. Heroes have as much capability to discourage you as they do to inspire.
If you've been writing for a long time and have yet to find a fan, this may be an indication that you need to rethink your blog. Fans are the people who follow your writing and comment on every post. Sometimes, you don't know where they came from or why they come back, but the fact that they are there motivates you. They can keep you posting regularly and influence your content, because you know that you don't want to let them down.
Take care with fans: Sometimes you have to change things up, and even though it might be the right move, you may risk losing your fan. Often it is wise to let your readership dictate your writing topics, but writing to please a limited few can leave you stagnating in your development.
You'll find that some people in your network fill multiple roles. You'll also discover that people might trade or jump into new roles. The important thing is that you are diversified and the people who are assigned to these six roles have a positive effect on your writing.
Are these six people part of your life?
I'm fortunate to have people in each of these six categories within my network. But what about you? Does your network represent all six categories, or do you need to diversify?
John Preston runs the My Family Finances blog at http://myfamilyfinances.net/. You can follow his latest writing by subscribing to his blog feed at http://feeds.feedburner.com/myfamilyfinances/rgbo. He is also a weekly contributor for US News & World Reports' My Money blog.


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God is awesome! I serve a truly wonderful Lord and Savior. Not only did Jesus save me from an eternity without Him, He blessed me with my wonderful wife Rhonda and two boys, Blake and Cody. If that was not enough, He blessed me with this church, which I have been a member since 2004. I have been the Student Minister since 2014 when I answered God's call on my life. I love to be around and minister to young people. Every member of the body of Christ is different and has a different part to play in God's grand plan. I am thankful that God saw fit to let me help equip young people for their roles.
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Jerry S. Wolinsky, M.D.
Dr. Wolinsky will present the inaugural Kenneth P. Johnson Memorial Lecture during the opening session of the ACTRIMS Forum 2016, Feb. 18.
The lecture honors Dr. Johnson, who was one of the world's leading innovators in multiple sclerosis research and treatment. He was a distinguished neurologist who was a leader in the movement to end multiple sclerosis for more than four decades. In 1996, he spearheaded the foundation of ACTRIMS®.
Dr. Johnson designed and conducted controlled, multi-center clinical trials to test treatments for MS. Hepioneered laboratory efforts to identify an infectious trigger of the disease. He also was noted for his focus on professional education in MS and his dedication to aggressive symptom management and rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of those living with MS.
Dr. Wolinsky holds the Bartels Family and Opal C. Rankin professorships of neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he serves as director of the MS Research Group and the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Analysis Center. Since 1983, he has focused on the design, implementation, conduct and analysis of clinical trials of MS and basic and applied research in quantitative magnetic resonance imaging analysis and MR spectroscopic imaging. More.


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5 Mistakes Most New Home Buyers Make
You're setting out to buy a home and it's likely one of the most exciting, and stressful, times of your life. And while it can be tempting to jump on a home search site that rhymes with pillow and go for it, you can now avoid the common pitfalls of first time homebuyers by naking sure you don't commit any of these 5 mistakes that others have already made for you!
Like we said above, it can be tempting to get online and GO FOR IT! But then, you find it, the house of your dreams! BUT! By the time you find a realtor and try to set up a showing, someone else submitted an offer and it was accepted. But how? How were they so quick? They were Pre-Approved!
Getting Pre-Approved is the first, and arguably most important, step in the home buying process. Getting Pre-Approved is as simple as contacting a Mortgage Lender, filling out a form, and then seeing how much house you can afford based on things like your income, debt, savings, etc.!
Depending on where you are buying your home, your personal background, and various loan options; you could qualify for a first time home buyer program! This could mean a significantly lower down payment than the once standard 20%, lower monthly payments, and other saved costs!
Most new home buyers start their home search by looking at existing homes, and don't ever consider building a new home because they think it's too expensive. This is no longer the case these days! Companies like M/I homes offer SMART Options, meaning a brand new home in a community like Fisher's can be yours for less than you think!
Checking your credit report to make sure it's accurate. Lenders will go over your credit report with a fine tuned comb, so making sure everything on your report is correct is essential in getting the best loan rate and option for you. Pull your report from one of the major 3 companies, or use another credible site. Take it up with one of the 3 major companies if there is something on there you find incorrect.
Before your mortgage is final, do not mess with your credit! This means no applying for a new credit card, no booking that European vacation via credit, or anything else credit related. Applying for or adding new credit has the potential to lower your credit score, and this could in turn have an impact on your loan.


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Protecting information security has been a critical business objective of modern organisations (Crossler et al., 2013). However, this objective is also commonly perceived by the employees as a non-task that is irrelevant to their daily work, thus discourages their security duties and actions (M. Siponen & Vance, 2010; von Solms & von Solms, 2004). Worse still, employees facing with a dilemma of achieving job performance and being required to comply with security policy were even found to engage in security violations in exchange for getting their main job done (Guo, Yuan, Archer, & Connelly, 2011). Therefore, the end-users have remained as a weakest link in the security chain, and organisations are advised to leverage the end-users' security awareness to prevent information security incidents (Bulgurcu, Cavusoglu, & Benbasat, 2010; Safa & Von Solms, 2016; Sommestad, Karlzén, & Hallberg, 2015).
Among a plethora of the factors that contribute to end-users' security compliance, sharing information security advice is an emerging topic that holds important implications (Dang-Pham, Pittayachawan, & Bruno, 2016; Safa & Von Solms, 2016; Tamjidyamcholo, Bin Baba, Shuib, & Rohani, 2014). For instance, Tamjidyamcholo et al. (2014) discussed that sharing security advice between organisations may reduce their expenses in information security. At the individual-level, active sharing security advice in a workplace helps to diffuse security awareness as well as prevent re-inventing the same security practices, so that security managers can better invest their time and budget in more important matters (Dang-Pham et al., 2016; Safa & Von Solms, 2016).
Prior research has investigated sharing security advice in two different approaches. For example, (Tamjidyamcholo et al., 2014) and (Safa & Von Solms, 2016) determined the contributing factors of the sharing act by testing theoretically-based models that focus on the end-user's cognition and behaviour. In contrast, (Dang-Pham et al., 2016) analysed the sharing act in the network form of interactions between individuals. They explored and compared the structural features of sharing security advice network with core organisational networks such as exchange of work advice and trust, and used network regression test to assess the networks' relationships (Dang-Pham et al., 2016).
This study employs exponential random graph modeling method to test theoretically-based hypotheses and predict the occurrence of sharing security advice based on team collaboration among the employees in multiple teams of an international university. We aim to evaluate the effects of the salient team collaborative activities that result in sharing security advice, as well as statistically assess the structural features of the sharing security advice network. Ultimately, we will answer the following research questions:
RQ1: What are the structural features of the sharing security advice network?
RQ2: What workplace relationships that encourage sharing security advice among the employees?


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by Brandy Brimhall, CPC, CMCO, CCCPC, CPCO, CPMA
November 17th, 2014
What is a Gap Analysis?
A Gap Analysis is a process by which a practice conducts a baseline assessment of the company's coding, billing, operations, and business practices. The objective of a Gap Analysis is to ensure that the practice is in full compliance with applicable legal and ethical requirements.
This performance measurement tool is used to determine which actions must be taken in order to bring the entity's practices up to the desired/required level of compliance.
A Gap Analysis is also a tool used for the protection and prevention of unrecognized and uncorrected errors and oversights that are sure to eventually become quite costly to a practice in terms of refunds, fees, fines, legal expenses, local and federal agency penalties and others. By a practice performing their own Gap Analysis on a regular basis, a level of quality control and maintenance is able to be achieved so as to prevent unnecessary, unintentional and potentially costly errors.
It is recommended that every practice perform a Gap Analysis at a minimum of once per year. However, when performing an initial Gap Analysis, in the event there are multiple issues to be addressed and corrected, once a plan is devised and implemented in order to make these improvements, the practice would be well served to perform a follow-up Gap Analysis 3-6 months later to more closely monitor improvements. This process should be followed until the practice is at a comfortable state to where only an annual Gap Analysis may be deemed necessary. At the same time, there are many practices that prefer to conduct Gap Analysis quarterly or semi-annually as an added means of quality control. This determination would be up to the owner and/or management of each practice. So again, at a minimum, a Gap Analysis should be conducted at least once per year.
Steps to conduct a Gap Analysis:
Step 1. Identify applicable legal and ethical standards to be achieved and maintained. This includes:
-Coding requirements for services billed in your practice
-Proper billing practices and fees for claims
-Identify optimum documentation practices
-Review laws, regulations and ethical standards related to compliant business practices within your area
With this information, you will need to assemble a complete list of Policies and Procedures that need to be implemented or improved in these categories
Step 2. Conduct an audit of the entities coding activities, billing practices and business operations
-Do the provider's activities comply with applicable local, state and federal requirements?
-Do the provider's coding and billing practices comply with applicable coding rules and regulations?
-Are services and claims properly documented?
-Are business practices (joint ventures, contracts, etc) compliant with requirements?
-Are business relationships compliant with requirements (such as Stark and the federal Anti-Kickback statute)?
Step 3: Where do the coding, billing, operations and business practices fall short?
-Identify these deficiencies and risk areas to identify the "Gap"
-Outline steps and procedures that need to be implemented in order to bridge this Gap
Maintain notes and records for this process. Schedule a follow-up Gap Analysis at a time that will help assure that all implementations have been addressed and continued oversights are not continued. A Gap Analysis is often a team effort although there may be occasions where one or two employees are conducting the majority of the analysis. The progress and findings of the Gap Analysis should be addressed at scheduled staff meetings so as to engage and inform the entire team.
For additional help performing your Gap Analysis or with questions to aid you in performing your own Gap Analysis, please let us know at ChiroCode and we would be glad to help meet those needs.


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A bizarre tale of a woman who almost died after forgetting about a tampon she inserted has gone viral.
Emily Pankhurst, a student in England, spent three days in intensive care and is still struggling to walk now, about a month after leaving her tampon in for 9 days. 9 DAYS!
[Sidebar: Tampon and 9 days shouldn't even be in the same sentence…. but I digress!]
Pankhurst, 20, said she wants to share her story as a warning to others who may not be paying attention to their body during stress… or better yet, she wishes to be an extreme example of what can happen when you forget to take care of your va-jay-jay!
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At first she thought she was just bloated, but days she was in the hospital fighting for her life.
?I was going through an extremely stressful time, trying to complete deadlines for essays and everything on top of me,? she told Kent Online. ?I started complaining of fatigue, high temperature and constant headaches, which I believed were stress-related. However, down below I noticed abnormal discharge appear straight after my regular period.?
Despite seeing a doctor, she was not given an internal exam and was told to take a swap herself at home, the news site reported. Her mother insisted she shower and examine herself to see if she might have forgotten about a tampon.
?I went ahead and showered and to my shock, she was right. I found a nasty, smelly, foul tampon that had gotten so far up I couldn?t feel a thing,? Parkhurst told Kent Online.
After removing the tampon, which was completely black, Parkhurst felt cold, confused and had a pounding headache. She was rushed to the hospital while her blood pressure plummeted, and doctors determined her symptoms were a sign of sepsis, the news site reported.
?The doctors and nurses rushed to my bedside. I was sent straight to X-ray to determine whether the infection had spread to my vital organs. Luckily it hadn?t,? she told Kent Online.
?I had an internal examination, which I hadn?t received before, and they found major infection. My body had experienced toxic shock syndrome through battling sepsis.?
Parkhurst credits her mother with recognizing the abnormal symptoms and potentially saving her life. She now uses crutches to strengthen her legs and struggles with basic tasks.
?Girls my age are not aware of the dangers of using tampons,? Parkhurst told Kent Online. ?It is so important to keep an eye on your health, especially during stressful life experiences. I hope my story can help others like myself to take care of their health and not take their life for granted, because you never know what might be around the corner.?
Needless to say, many women feel 'somekindaway' about Parkhurst's story and have been roasting the poor girl online…
What do YOU think about this bizarre tampon tale?


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Quality must come first in a professor's decision to adopt a textbook, but there are many high-quality, low-cost texts as yet undiscovered by faculty.
Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) March 14, 2013
For the first time ever, 1,500 U.S. colleges and universities have been rated by the affordability of their textbooks. Akademos, Inc., a leading provider of integrated online bookstores and marketplaces for educational institutions, has created a Textbook Affordability Index that ranks institutions according to the affordability of their course materials by subject matter and among peer schools.
The Textbook AI by college is a new feature of the Akademos Textbook Adoption Tool released last year that provides faculty key metrics to compare the quality and cost of textbooks across 3,600 subject areas. The Textbook AI not only features an overall ranking of colleges and universities according to the affordability of their textbooks, it also compares peer schools such as Ivy Leagues, popular NCAA conferences, and business, medical, nursing and law schools. Institutions that graduate students with the most debt were also ranked in comparison to one another.
"We know quality must come first in a professor's decision to adopt a textbook," said John Squires, Akademos CEO, "but there are many high-quality, low-cost texts as yet undiscovered by faculty. We hope these college rankings will bring greater attention to the textbook selection process. And with resources like the Akademos Textbook Adoption Tool, it's easier for instructors to discover and evaluate new textbooks that meet their instructional standards at a lower cost to students."
The best-ranked school among 1,500 colleges measured was Essex County College, a two-year public institution with an enrollment of approximately 12,500 students in Newark, NJ.
When compared among popular peers, the following schools received top ranking for the affordability of their course materials:
- Largest Colleges - The University of Florida
- Largest Community Colleges - Pasadena City College
- Ivy Leagues - Dartmouth College
- Little Ivies - Vassar College
- Nursing Schools - Yale University
- Medical Schools, Primary Care - University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Law Schools - University of Chicago
- Historically Black Colleges & Universities - Morehouse College
- Christian Colleges - Calvin College
"Our textbook affordability rankings complement the U.S. Department of Education's College Affordability and Transparency initiative highlighted in the President's most recent State of the Union address," said Ingrid Ramos Nakamura, vice president of marketing for Akademos. "Several stakeholders including students, parents, colleges and organizations serving them agree there is a critical need to bring clarity to measuring college affordability. Schools and their faculty want resources that can help them make better decisions about the textbooks they adopt so that they can deliver on the value of higher education."
The Textbook Affordability Index by college is a feature within the Akademos Textbook Adoption Tool that ranks schools by the affordability of their course materials. Institutions with enough data on their courses and corresponding textbooks were ranked according to a propriety algorithm that weighs affordability on a scale of 0 to 5, with 5 representing the most affordable materials. Scores take into account median prices and purchase patterns of new, used, rental and digital course materials, and the scores are used to rank schools in order of the affordability of their adopted texts. It is the only adoption tool that includes texts from commercial publishers and well as Open Educational Resource providers. Faculty can search, discover, compare and adopt textbooks and ancillary materials, as well as sort by affordability, number of adoptions, and instructor ratings. The tool also collects instructor reviews and helps schools maintain HEOA compliance.
To see the complete list of best-rated institutions for textbook affordability, including peer group comparisons, visit the Textbook AI by college page of the Akademos Textbook Adoption Tool.
Akademos believes every student should have access to high quality, low-cost textbooks. To learn more about our online bookstore service offerings for educational institutions, visit the Akademos website or sign up for the Akademos newsletter.
About Akademos
Akademos offers virtual bookstore services, eLearning solutions, and an innovative textbook marketplace to schools. Its comprehensive supply-chain solution and commitment to responsive personal service make Akademos a leader in providing affordable textbooks and digital learning tools for schools. Students can choose from new, used, rental, and eBook options while schools can reduce costs and increase operating efficiency. Faculty can search, discover and adopt new texts using the Akademos Textbook Adoption Tool at http://www.adoption.akademos.com. Akademos delivers the right course materials, at affordable prices, on time. Learn more about Akademos' direct-to-students ecommerce platform at http://www.textbookx.com and its offerings to partner schools at http://www.akademos.com.


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Outdoor Families Magazine Poised to Increase Evolution of the Outdoor Family Adventure Market
Los Angeles, CA; 13, January 2015: MommyHiker.com publisher Jennifer Fontaine announces the launch of Outdoor Families Magazine a free digital magazine for families interested in getting outside. The magazine, available at http://www.outdoorfamiliesonline.com strives to enrich the lives of multi-generational families worldwide by providing unparalleled outdoor and adventure related content meant to inspire a connection to, participation in ,and stewardship of the natural world.
The magazine's advisory board is comprised of more than 30 business and thought leaders in the outdoor family and adventure market, including its editor, Erin Kirkland, author of Alaska on the Go: Exploring the 49th state with children. In charge of finding compelling stories and personal perspectives that fit with Outdoor Families' core values and mission to encourage and inspire a love of outside spaces, Kirkland will also eventually produce a monthly podcast for the magazine, as an additional means for adults and kids to connect with a diverse range of cultures, people, and places around the world.
Outdoor Families Magazine will be the go-to resource hub, cultivating a robust, engaged community that connects with people who are interested in obtaining information related to family outdoor sports, activities and play, environmental stewardship, volunteering, adventure travel, mind and body nourishment and green living resources, ideas and tips. "There is a lack of relatable content available to families who simply want motivation and inspiration to get outdoors with their kids," said Jennifer Fontaine founder of Outdoor Families Magazine. "This magazine will fill a void in the rapidly-growing market of outdoor family adventure and we intend to thoughtfully lead the movement." Fontaine will oversee the overall design, aesthetic and content direction of the magazine.
To add value and authority to the magazine's brand, operations manager Traci Lehman is leading a team of research and development experts. This team is dedicated to conducting research and obtaining documentation to support the magazine's mission regarding a burgeoning outdoor family adventure market, the benefits of outdoor time, and the barriers families face with regards to getting outside. Outdoor Families Magazine is committed to reshaping the way the Outdoor Industry as a whole relates to and addresses families by providing in-depth analysis of outdoor family spending trends, travel planning behaviors, and the scope of this niche demographic.
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College Football Betting : NCAA Football Odds and Lines
Our college football betting lines and odds expert, Vincent Tapoglia III, will write
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week and they will all be featured right here. If you are looking for some insider information
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College Football Betting News
College Football Betting Preview: Tests Loom For Top-Ranked Teams
October 11, 2013
The college football season is now in full swing and some of the top teams in the land are entering a week where pivotal match-ups could make or break their season...
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BCS Championship Betting Odds: Irish Number One, Tide Favored
January 7, 2013
Notre Dame may be the number one team in the country, but it is Alabama that is the betting favorite in the BCS National Championship game later today in Miami...
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As New Year's Approaches, College Football Bowl Betting Heats Up
December 28, 2012
The end of 2012 is right around the corner, and that means that college football is heading towards peak bowl season, with gamblers revving up their bets as New Year's Eve approaches...
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Notre Dame And Alabama Looking Like Record-Setting Betting Game
December 12, 2012
The national championship game this season is a sports books dream, with storied programs Notre Dame and Alabama driving up ticket prices and wagering patterns...
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College Football Betting Preview: K-State On Upset Alert
November 17, 2012
The college football season only has a few weeks of the regular season left, and today some of the top teams in the country take the field with much more to lose than to gain...
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Gators And Volunteers Set For Showdown In Knoxville
September 15, 2012
The Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers will play their first meaningful game in five years as the two undefeated teams look to take control of the SEC...
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College Football Betting Begins With Alabama And Michigan
September 1, 2012
The Alabama Crimson Tide and Michigan Wolverines will be the featured game on college football's opening weekend, and that means all bettors will have their eyes glued to the premiere match up...
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BCS Championship Betting Preview: LSU Small Favorites Over Alabama
January 10, 2012
The LSU Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide will meet for the second time tonight, but unlike the previous meeting, this one will determine who will be named the BCS champion for this season...
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College Football Betting Odds Suggest A Close LSU, Alabama Game
December 6, 2011
The Las Vegas sports books have released their odds for the college football BCS title game, and with the LSU Tigers favored by only two points, odds makers are expecting a close game...
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College Football Betting Odds: Alabama And LSU Set For Showdown
November 2, 2011
The SEC will again be on center stage in the college football world Saturday night when the top ranked LSU Tigers travel; to face the second ranked Alabama Crimson Tide...
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College Football Betting Preview: ACC Up For Grabs This Week
October 21, 2011
The ACC has long belonged to the Virginia Tech Hokies. This weekend, the betting world will focus in on a race with several teams playing key games in the Coastal division race...
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College Football Betting Preview: Trap Games For Many Top Teams
October 14, 2011
The past few weeks have seen some top match-ups in college football, but this week, top teams will try to avoid the problematic trap games on the schedule...
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College Football Rankings Released: No Change In The Top Five
September 11, 2011
The latest college football polls have been released, and nothing has changed in the top five. Oklahoma still tops the two major polls, but they will face a stiff test this week in Tallahassee...
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First Saturday Shows Bettors That SEC Could Again Win Title
September 4, 2011
It was a day of hope for the rest of the college football world, but by the time it was done, it was apparent that once again the SEC has several teams that could make a run at another national title for the conference...
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The Wait Is Over For College Football Gamblers
September 2, 2011
The long wait of an entire off season has come to an end for college football bettors, and when a majority of teams kick off their season tomorrow, millions of dollars will be at stake in Las Vegas sports books...
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Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds Improving After Suspensions
August 31, 2011
It is not often that a college football team has players suspended by the NCAA and improves their betting odds in the process, but that is the case of the Miami Hurricanes, who dodged a major bullet Tuesday...
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LSU National Title Betting Odds Take A Hit With Jefferson Out
August 27, 2011
LSU is heading into the new college football season as the number four team in the country. After quarterback Jordan Jefferson was arrested on Friday, however, the Tigers national championship betting odds took a hit...
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Miami Hurricanes Betting Odds Hinge On NCAA Decision
August 26, 2011
The future of the Miami Hurricanes football program is in the hands of the NCAA, and their immediate betting odds will be determined after the NCAA rules on the eligibility of twelve implicated players...
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BCS National Championship Betting Futures: Oklahoma Favored
August 22, 2011
Oklahoma was named the pre-season number one team in the nation this past week, and it is the Sooners who are also the betting favorites to win the 2011-12 BCS National Championship...
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Miami Hurricanes Scandal Changing ACC Betting Odds
August 19, 2011
Former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro has spilled the beans on his favorite childhood team, and the ramifications of his allegations could have a big impact on ACC betting odds for the upcoming season. ..
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Just a short post to let all of you know that:
- I am alive, and
- I am still eating at food trucks very occasionally, when I get a chance, and have a backlog of reviews to publish.
Unfortunately, the crush of work, a significant injury, and some minor illnesses have conspired to take all of my available time and then some for the last few months. However, I am back upright, I am able to get out of the house occasionally (even by bicycle, even though Jon and I have not restarted our Wednesday rides) and I have the highest hopes of continuing this blog in a more concerted manner.
I'm looking for suggestions of new trucks to try – I went out to get a Tikka Byte the other day and saw Porky's SJ across the street. Please let me know what I should be trying out there – leave me a comment!


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Meeks Bay Campground – Lake Tahoe
Heading to the Lake Tahoe area and are planning on camping? Then consider Meeks Bay Campground, which has its own beach and an area where dogs can go in the lake.
The Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs can be considered one of New Mexico's best hot springs. Without a doubt, most people were spot on with that thought. A whisper only resort awaits you with a variety of relaxing mineral pools that are surrounded by Precambrian rocky hills.
Deciding on what type of hot springs you wish to visit can be a challenge for some with all the different factors to incorporate. If you are looking to hike to a natural hot springs where cloths are optional, then this isn't the place for you.
The Ojo Caliente New Mexico Springs lacks the feel of being a resort. Instead, it gives you a tranquil environment to relax in with resort type amenities. Personally, I think If you are traveling through New Mexico, then you need to make sure to stop in and check out this unique destination.
Over 100,000 gallons per day go through the 12 different hot spring pools that the facility offers. Their claim is that they are the only hot springs in the world, which has 4 different types of minerals in their waters.
For instance, expect to see sulfur-free pools with the minerals of iron, lithia, arsenic and soda. Each one having its own supposed healing properties. In addition to the healing waters that range in temperatures from 80 to 106 degrees, they offer a mud pool that you can take advantage of. Probably not the best idea though when it is winter time.
You can enjoy 7 of the 12 pools with the entry fee, while the other 5 can be reserved for a small fee. For example, if you wish to forgo the cloths and go all natural, then you need to rent a private pool, which will start at $45 for a 50 minute dip for 2 people. Extra people or use of the Kiva fireplace will cost more. Daytime views are gorgeous, but the sunset and nighttime is where the magical landscape comes alive with a breathtaking environment to recharge in, so make sure to stay till sunset at least.
The Ojo Caliente area was a site for the ancient Pueblo people to enjoy the benefits from the hot springs. The springs were considered sacred and because of it, the Native American Tewa Tribes built their prehistoric pueblos in this area.
These sites were abandoned by the tribes in the 1500's due to many factors. In addition, it was during this time when the Spaniards discovered these springs and thus named them Ojo Caliente. Other tribes like the Comanches and Ute would cause the Spanish settlers to retreat back to the safety of Santa Fe for many years. The settlers and tribes continued this back and forth throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.
It wasn't until 1868, when the historic bathhouse was built, which has also been restored and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Along with this building is the Historic Hotel that was built in 1917 and the Adobe Round Barn that is from 1924. They have updated the resort, yet have managed to keep with the same older style.
Heading to the Lake Tahoe area and are planning on camping? Then consider Meeks Bay Campground, which has its own beach and an area where dogs can go in the lake.
Surprisedly, the most popular time to visit is during the summer months, which can see temperatures around 85°F. For some, this season might bring a little to much heat to really enjoy the hot springs.
The fall months will be a little cooler, with averages around 65°F. This is a great time to go visit the Ojo Caliente New Mexico mineral springs. Crowds will start to get smaller, with less tourists or people traveling and the hot springs are perfect for the cooler nights.
Spring is another season you can look into. Expect colder temps in the low 50°F range. Additionally, like the fall, you will see less crowds.
If you really want to enjoy the mineral springs without loads of people, then go brave the winter months. The average temperature you will find is 12°F. Yep, that's pretty cold for someone that grew up in Los Angeles, California!
You guessed correctly if you thought we visited this gorgeous place in the winter months. Luckily for us, is was at the beginning of December, so it was only in the low 30's. If you can brave the cold as you jump to the different hot springs at the resort, then do it. As for us, I think it was worth braving the colder temperatures to have the place almost to ourselves.
The Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs and Spa offer a few different options for lodgings. If you stay overnight, then the hot springs are included with a bathrobe and locker. The first option is the historical hotel on the premise.
Rooms have been updated a bit, but they still keep with the traditional layout with no telephones, TV's, or full bathrooms in each room. Expect a night to cost in the range of $170 to $210. Showers in the locker rooms can be used. Do not forget that with accommodations comes free use of the springs, so you are saving on that cost, when you stay overnight.
Another option is the suits, cottages, and private homes they offer. Depending on the time of year and day, the rates will be from $200 to $550 per night. The benefit from these lodgings is that some offer kitchens, tv's or more.
Additionally, they have RV and tent spots for $40 per night for a group of 4. Each additional person is $5 and it will not include entry into the springs. Don't have an RV but want to stay in a vintage trailer, then check out the glamping trailers they have, which will start at $190 per night.
Looking for a relaxing massage or wanting to rent a private tube, then check out what their spa has to offer. Located next to the sauna, it makes it easy to relax in the springs until it's time to head to your appointment.
Private outdoor mineral pools can be rented for as cheap as $12 for 25 minuets. The deep tissue massage was wonderful and started at $129 for 50 minuets. If you enjoy the services that a spa can offer, then make sure to check out what they have. Whether you want to detox or enjoy the Native American blue corn and prickly pear salt scrub, they have something for everyone.
Have you visited Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs in New Mexico? Did you enjoy yourself and is there anything you would recommend? Have any other activities or places we should see, let us know in the comments section. From Phoenix? Hi neighbor! Thanks for taking a look at our site and don't forget to subscribe for future articles and tips.
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Here are my thoughts on the show:
Recommendation: I would recommend getting the VOD if you did not order the iPPV. I thought the best match of the night was the main event, but the opening match between Konley and Dorado was also very strong. There was a good brawl between the Young Bucks and Bravados as well.
Condition of Stream: With the exception of two brief moments during the introductions for the Nick Jackson/Lance Bravado match, the stream was flawless. The picture quality was excellent. I do not know how the lighting in the building was, but if it was like the Ybor or Orlando venues, the buildings are dark so I don't know if it translates well on the iPPV stream. The upgrades that were announced earlier in the week were a definite positive and if this is a pattern for the future of the WWN iPPV feeds, then it is something to consider ordering for the live broadcasts because you will get a good video presentation and will not have to worry about buffering or lost signals.
The building has an interesting design since it is a bar, but it is not set up the same way as the Orpheum in Ybor City. The 'dance floor' in the building provides a great set up for the ring and with the stage, you have an easy set up for seating.
Lenny Leonard and Ron Niemi did commentary
The promo from Caleb Konley to start off the show was a good change of pace because you normally don't see people like Caleb Konley being able to cut promos in most companies. I also like that they are giving the people a rematch from their match on Saturday because it was a very good match.
The opening match was Caleb Konley versus Lince Dorado.
Since Lince has a cat gimmick, the fans threw yarn into the ring and he started to paw at the string and he played with some of the balls that were thrown into the ring. Lenny and Ron had a good time commenting on the yarn.
Konley showed a lot of aggression that makes sense considering he lost on Saturday. Once things slowed down a bit, Dorado was able to match Konley shot for shot. Konley was able to avoid and counter some of Dorado's offense because this was the second straight night they wrestled. Konley hit a great counter of the reverse hurricanrana on Dorado.
Dorado was able to hit the reverse hurricanrana the second time while hitting a series of kicks. Konley and Dorado had a good sequence of kicks that ended with both men going down after round kicks. Konley was able to escape the rollup that Dorado used on Saturday and Konley got the victory with a rollup of his own.
This was a solid opener. They got a good amount of time and they set a good base for the rest of the show. The commentary during the match was good from Niemi and Leonard.
Maxwell Chicago and Jonny Vandal was a strange tag team since they have feuded in the past. It fell a little flat even though the purpose was probably to get the strobe light in the building turned off.
The next match was Jonny Vandal and Maxwell Chicago versus Dos Ben Dejos.
Maxwell showed a lot of the humor that you expect from him and he added a new thing with his standing moonsault, even though Cruz had moved out of the way. The Ben Dejos definitely showed a lot more continuity as a team because of their history of working together but Vandal and Maxwell worked well together.
The match was okay, but I think it would have been better if it was a few minutes shorter because it felt like they were stretching things a bit too much. It was also weird to see Dos Ben Dejos so early in a show since they are usually in the main events on FIP shows.
The participants in the opening two matches were supposed to be part of a six man Freestyle Match.
The third match was Jon Davis versus Rich Swann.
The Jacksonville crowd was behind their local star, Jon Davis. Swann did his best to go blow for blow with Davis at the start but then he realized that it might be better to go with the high impact moves and let Davis stay with the power moves. Davis fought back with a forearm when Swann went for a suicide dive. After Swann showed his athleticism, Davis power bombed Swann all over the building and threw him against the wall.
It seems like the pattern for the weekend was wrestlers returning into the ring at the count of 19 to avoid the count out loss. I liked that Swann was able to counter the attempt by Davis to pick up Swann by the ears for an overhead belly-to-belly suplex with a kick. Davis did a good job to utilize the venue during the match. He tossed Swann into the wall.
In order to avoid the try a move a third time and fail concept, after sending Swann twice into the turnbuckles from the apron, Davis gave Swann a clothesline. You cannot say that Jon does not care about the fans because they wanted him to use a chair and Jon obliged. Jon did fall victim when he tried for a third turnbuckle shot later.
Jon tried to pick up Swann twice but Swann's body collapsed. Jon appeared to show no remorse so he picked him up on the third attempt but Swann was able to counter with a DDT. Despite wearing down Swann for a majority of the match, Davis has been unable to finish off Swann and Davis is starting to show some frustration.
Swann hits a nice counter to Davis' attempt at Tequila Sunrise from the turnbuckles but Davis hit a power bomb followed by a German suplex but Swann fired back with an enzugiri and a super kick. Davis was able to kick out of the Swann Dive because Swann had been worked over for a majority of the match. Swann hit a double jump Charm City Destroyer to get a surprise win.
This was a good match that I thought told a good story and built to the finish with some good sequences in the second half of the match. The pacing was similar to the two Chris Hero matches on Friday and Saturday night.
The next match was Nick Jackson versus Lance Bravado in the first of the Young Bucks versus Bravado Brothers series on the show. I like the idea of doing the singles matches involving tag teams because it adds to the rivalry and gives us something different than the usual tag matches.
The rivalry between the two teams was evident in the early portions of the match. Harlem, who might have thought that he was supposed to be out there due to his introduction instead of Lance, did his best to help his brother. However, Nick fought back.
With the interference by Harlem, it made sense to go with a disqualification. I was not a fan of the disqualification, but at least the Bucks made the referee suffer for it.
While the match was short, the brawl between the four men after the match was good. Matt hit a nice spear on Lance to help Nick. They also did a good job of using the entire facility for the bar. Harlem was a little too cocky and he slide down the railing but he was met with a super kick from Nick.
The Bucks fought back and hit stereo suicide dives onto the Bravados. Nick hit Harlem with a chair in the midsection. Harlem was able to give Nick a drop toe hold onto the chair. Then they dropped Matt's throat on the stage. Nick hit a nice dive out of nowhere while Matt was skinning the cat on the railing. They set up 7 or 8 chairs on the floor and Harlem tried to send Nick onto the chairs with a Death Valley Driver, but Nick sent Harlem over the railing but Harlem held on until Nick super kicked Harlem onto the chairs. Lance hit a nice power bomb against the ropes from the floor followed by a clothesline. The Jacksons took care of Lance with a spike tombstone from the railing.
The vicious beating by both teams shows how much hatred they have for each other and it should lead to something in their next match for the Open the United Gate Titles.
I would assume that they are not going to have the Matt Jackson versus Harlem Bravado match.
I thought the first half of the show was good. I think the best match so far was the Caleb Konley versus Lince Dorado Match followed by the Jon Davis versus Rich Swann match. The tag match lost something because of the promo before it to get the strobe lights off and the Lance Bravado versus Nick Jackson match was too short with the disqualification to be considered. The brawl was well done and while it might have gone a bit too long, it served its purpose and showed how much these two teams do not like each other.
It appeared that the intermission was called early due to the injury suffered by Lance Bravado. Gabe Sapolsky tweeted that he lost feeling in his left side and that it was probably a stinger.
It was weird to see Frankie Gastineau refereeing the first match after intermission since he ate a double super kick from the Bucks before the brawl started.
The first match out of the intermission is Chris Hero versus Chuck Taylor in the final of the three Chris Hero Runs the Gauntlet Matches. Lenny mentioned that this was the first time these two men have met in a one-on-one match.
The crowd was split for this match. The pacing of the match started off the same as Hero's matches on Friday and Saturday. Neither man was able to gain an advantage in the first few minutes but each was able to have moments of control.
Apparently a fan had some comments for Hero so Chris decided to advise the fan that he was paying to see Hero wrestle and his money was in Chris' pocket but not the other way around. He then got the crowd to tell him to 'suck it'.
Then they got back into the swing of things in the match. Taylor was able to take over in the middle of the match as he started to work on the leg to hurt Hero's offense. Hero was able to recover and then he connected with a series of strikes. This match has seen a lot of counters and reversals.
I liked the combination of a cravate suplex when Hero caught Taylor on a moonsault followed by the discus boot and cravate submission.
I thought all three matches from Hero this weekend were good and while they had similar pacing, they all had something different. He went two for three this weekend.
After the match, AR Fox came out and told Hero that he has to give him a title shot. Fox says that he wants Hero to be fresh. He tells Hero he can have the match on February 23rd in Brooklyn.
Trent Baretta comes out and he comments on how Hero gets another freebie. Trent calls Fox an idiot. Trent says that since he beat Fox, the title should be his.
Baretta has officially joined Anthony Nese in the Premier Athlete Brand. I wonder if this means that Baretta is a heel in FIP as well.
This leads into the Nese and Baretta versus Fox and Ricochet.
Nese hit a one arm power bomb to Fox onto Baretta and Ricochet on the floor. I don't know why wrestlers will hit moves on the floor onto their own partners. Trent and Nese showed some good teamwork and follows up on Trent's promo where he mentioned that him and Tony have known each other for a decade.
Nese and Baretta did a good job working over Fox and isolating him from Ricochet. When it looked like Fox would finally get to tag in Ricochet, Baretta was close to Ricochet and he pulled him off the apron. Ricochet did a good job after making the tag to work over Trent and Nese.
Fox then came back in and hit a series of dives to the floor. I like Baretta's block of a kick into a double stomp in the corner. Nese and Baretta hit a nice combination with a slingshot into an enzuigiri followed by a quebrada while Ricochet was on Trent's knees.
The referee appeared to have lost control at some point in the match because he did not do too much to get people out of the ring. There was a sequence where Fox hit a Matrix move and then Nese came back with a matrix move of his own. There was a nice sequence with Fox hitting a Swanton followed by a Shooting Star Press from Ricochet.
Nese hit a pump handle power bomb followed by a Dudebuster for a near fall that was broken up by Fox. Nese countered Lo Mein Pain with a nice uranage from the turnbuckles. Baretta hit a nice German Superplex followed by a flying knee and 450 splash by Nese for the victory.
This was a good match, but the referee losing control to make it seem like a Texas Tornado match instead of a normal tag match did take something away from it. It became more hitting spots than telling a story at the end.
Chris Hero makes a challenge to Trent Baretta to meet in New Orleans.
I don't know if it was intentional, but I like the slower speed for Johnny Gargano's entrance music.
With his hair parted the way it is, he looks like he could play Kelly Leak in a remake of The Bad News Bears.
It is a shame that Johnny did not have a special moment with a young fan in the crowd like he did on Friday and Saturday night. Just remember that he is doing this for the children.
Uhaa used his power early and Gargano showed his fear of Uhaa. Gargano did a great job reacting to Uhaa showing no effect on the kick to the head. Gargano then tries for a punch and chop series and once he realizes it is not working, he slows down and backs away. Uhaa gives Gargano a taste of his own medicine with a lawn dart into the stage.
Uhaa decides to go for the crazy move of the night trying to suplex Gargano over the railing to the ring but Gargano is able to counter and he power bombs Uhaa onto the apron. Gargano, being the benevolent man that he is, he tells the referee to count faster so Uhaa can be counted out faster and have medical attention provided. However, Uhaa does what so many have done over the last three days and returns to the ring at 19.
Gargano hit a nice spear from the apron to stop Uhaa, but Gargano was not able to take advantage of things because if you are going to spear someone the size of Uhaa, you are going to feel it too. Gargano was able to find a child in the crowd to dedicate a military press slam at some point in the match.
If have any doubts about the athleticism of Uhaa Nation, he hits a frog splash on Gargano from ¾ of the way across the ring. Gargano and Uhaa hit a nice sequence of moves with super kicks, German suplexes, a Death Valley Driver, and standing moonsault. Gargano might not want to spit in Uhaa's face again.
Uhaa hit a great power bomb sequence after catching Gargano on a spear from the apron. Uhaa hit a deadlift Doctor Bomb followed by a regular power bomb, a Buckle Bomb, and a sit out power bomb for a near fall. Gargano did a good job of rolling through when Uhaa tried to escape the Gargano Escape. Gargano goes for a cross body and Uhaa catches him on the apron and turns it into a Death Valley Driver on the apron.
I didn't like the need for the ref bump in the main event after having the referee get knocked out in the Bucks/Bravados brawl.
I liked that Gargano turned overly evil after the ref went down by going for the bad knee. Uhaa did a good job of selling the knee on the drop kick and tombstone piledriver because of the impact to the knee. Gargano did a good job countering the press slam attempt into the Gargano Escape. Then when Uhaa wouldn't tap, Gargano added the STF to the Gargano Escape to get the victory.
I liked the main event, but I think I would have liked it even more without the ref bump, regardless of how short it was.
Johnny Gargano cut a good promo at the end of the show. I loved how he joined in on the bandwagon of picking on a certain group of fans. Then he vows to beat them up if they confront him after the match and he dedicated it to a young fan in the crowd.
The ending of the show with Ricochet trying to get his title match against the winner of the Gargano/Strong match was good. Gargano should be the one who dictates things because he is the champion.
Johnny was great signaling to someone in the back to help him when Rich Swann came out to help Ricochet. Then it turns out to be Jon Davis. Maybe Gargano forgot about what happened in Orlando. Jon explains that he was helping out Johnny in the past, but it is over.
Since he has no one to help him, Gargano decides to do the right thing and sign the contract for Ricochet's title match. Johnny tries to attack Ricochet with the pen and Swann hits Gargano with a super kick.
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How many of you do Selfies ? Some describe this behaviour as dangerous, if only because many people make them in places at the limit of safety. But we are sure it is not your case. Selfie experts, so … but do you know that all the front cameras are not the same in mobile phones?
There are those more "suitable" to do the Selfies and those less suitable that do not produce a picture up to your expectations. Let's see in this article the best Android phones to make shots that live up to your expectations.
Many tests are always done on the main camera, the back, a few times we think instead of the one perhaps most loved by some fans. So let's try to solve this problem: what are the best phones suitable for a selfie?
Google Pixel 3
Little to say here: a double 8Mpx camera that is kept under close observation by the integrated processing software made right from the house. Each photo is adjusted intelligently and under a double Wide / Ultrawide lens to get the most out of every selfie. We must not forget the presence of Auto-HDR and – if we really want to make it – the possibility to make videos in Full HD at 30Fps.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3
Certainly an interesting choice: a dual camera 24 and 2Mpx, both coming out from the phone snap. The power of these cameras is very high, so it can produce really satisfying selfies.
The less powerful lens detects the depth of the photo, giving just that touch of realism to the whole thing. The HDR is included, even if you need to insert it separately, and there is a small LED flash for darker situations. It can record in Full HD at 30Fps.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
Even if it turns out to be a year now (which means it will soon be replaced) the Galaxy S9 Plus has a great camera for selfies. Although it is single, the lens is well composed and full of features to take pictures in harder environments.
And 'also equipped with Auto-HDR, so as to optimise the photos on the fly, and for those who like to make videos will find a nice surprise: you can film in 1440p, a higher average of other phones, even if always at 30Fps.


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Good news for tech hoarders and lovers of early Noughties culture everywhere - some old-school iPods are going for quite a pretty penny online.
If you've still got a 2001 model, or some VHS tapes, rejoice. Yahoo! Finance reckons they could be worth thousands of dollars. In fact, there are some even listed for $20,000 (about £13,682). Hello, that's like university tuition for a couple of years!
What's interesting is that iPods aren't even that old and they're already fetching crazy sums. Now, it's worth noting that just because something is listed for that price, doesn't mean it will actually sell at that price, but still, they've accrued a LOT of value quickly.
Side note - who is buying them? Who has an ardent passion for early 00's technology? No judgement, but please get in touch.
Of course, the condition has a lot to do with it. Items that are still factory-sealed are worth a lot more, so if yours is looking a little worse for wear, you might need to adjust your expectations slightly.
Having said that, back in 2014, a limited edition iPod sold for an eye-watering $90,000 (about £61,750) so there are some serious spoils to be had.
In fact, just an iPod user information brochure circa 2011—without the device or any kit whatsoever—now has an asking price of $49.99 (about £34). Madness, we tell you.
Anyway, we're off to have a look in our attic and see if we can offload our student debt. Yippee!
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Zerodha provides different trading platforms to suit different requirements from clients. Zerodha provides a software-based trading platform which is name d as Pi. Pi is a complete trading software equipped with user-friendly commands and highly technical visual charts. All kinds of trading can be done through this software. Zerodha also provides a web-based trading platform known as Kite. Kite is a dual version trading platform that has an Android version for trading through Android-based smartphones. Today we are going to compare Zerodha Kite vs Pi and find differences between the two.
Zerodha Pi –
Zerodha Pi is a very strong desktop software providing clients with all kinds of facilities. Pi is equipped with strong charting software helping traders and investors with visual buy-sell signals for intraday, daily, weekly, monthly or for longer-term trades. Pi is equipped with stocks scanners for screening stocks to suit traders requirements. There is a tab named Artificial Intelligence to help the clients as per the requirements sought by them. Also, there is a tab Alerts to create scripted alerts and also to look back at generated alerts. There is also a News Reader tab so that the clients can get to know all the latest information from national and international fronts related to business & economy that may affect the market. Besides, there are all regular tabs and tabs for the user setting. Regular tabs include Orders, Position, Funds, Marketwatch, Help. One can use fund tab for online payments in and payout instantly. Pi also gets updated regularly and with every update, the software becomes a more user-friendly and the latest thing from markets are added to it.
Zerodha Kite –
As we have already mentioned, Zerodha Kite is a web-based dual version trading platform. Kite performs well on the web as well as in Android-enabled smartphones. Like Pi it is also equipped with very good and latest technical charts, applications for executing trades, funds pay in and payout, applications for viewing client's position of orders in current market, profit and loss of existing portfolios (very good graphical representations), MarketWatch, very good web-based instant back office support, ledger view and many more such facilities.
Zerodha Kite vs Pi
In our discussion of Zerodha Kite vs Pi, it is very hard to differentiate the advantages provided by these two different trading platforms. But in our opinion, in Zerodha Kite vs Pi comparison, Kite is more fluid, offer more facility for Algo trading through Python or R, almost spotless performer compared to Pi. Both of Kite versions have similar performance. But Pi scanner, Artificial Intelligence, very easy programming for Algo through Trade script – are some of the advantages inherent to the desktop platform Zerodha Pi. We, therefore, in our discussion on Zerodha Kite vs Pi, keep our opinion open and leave it for the clients who use Kite and Pi.


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The media will almost certainly not use your name without your consent. Consider how many times you've read news articles about sex abusers – those articles rarely, if ever, mention the abused person's name. When they do, this is usually because the abused person has given their consent for the use of their name.
In criminal and civil cases, the defendant is entitled to know who is making the allegations. In criminal cases, your real name will be used before the Grand Jury and with regard to any indictment or trial.
In civil cases, initials or "Jane Doe" may be used in formal filings with the Court. Again, media will not report your name without your consent. Over the years, we have represented dozens and dozens of women, and none of them has had their identity revealed to the public without their permission. Some women have chosen to go public because of the particular circumstances of their case. Interestingly, the women who did go public felt empowered and did not regret doing so.
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Montana AG asks court to uphold gay marriage ban
HELENA – Montana's attorney general asked a federal court Thursday to uphold the state's constitutional same-sex marriage ban in response to a lawsuit that seeks to overturn it.
Republican Attorney General Tim Fox said in documents filed in federal court in Great Falls that the people of Montana spoke when they passed the ban in 2004. The ban says marriage is between a man and woman.
In May, four gay couples filed a federal lawsuit challenging the ban. They allege it denies same-sex couples freedoms and dignity afforded to other Montanans and that it denies them legal protections and benefits that come with marriage.
The plaintiffs, several of whom were married in other states, are Shauna and Nicole Goubeaux; Angie and Tonya Rolando; Ben Milano and Chase Weinhandl; and Sue Hawthorne and Adel Johnson.
Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock has expressed his support for the couples who filed the lawsuit.
State marriage bans have been falling around the country since the U.S. Supreme Court last year struck down part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
Same-sex marriage currently is legal in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Bans that have been overturned in some other states continue to make their way through the courts.
Jim Taylor, legal director of Montana's American Civil Liberties Union, has said the Montana case could take up to a year to resolve — barring any higher court action striking down gay marriage bans.


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U.S. warplane blasts Syrian drone from sky
WASHINGTON — A U.S. warplane on Tuesday shot down an armed drone linked to Syrian regime forces, the latest in a series of clashes between U.S.-backed forces and the regime of Bashar Assad that risks drawing American forces deeper into the conflict.
The drone, an Iranian-built Shaheed-129, was shot down by an F-15E Strike Eagle after it "displayed hostile intent and advanced on coalition forces," the U.S. military said in a statement.
The incident occurred in the same vicinity as previous conflicts with pro-regime forces, near the combat outpost in At-Tanf, where a contingent of U.S. and coalition advisers are supporting a force to fight the Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
The area around At-Tanf has become a flashpoint between U.S. forces and militias, some of them backed by Iran, loyal to Assad.
The U.S. military said it is not at war with the Assad regime, but is taking defensive actions to protect the U.S.-backed Syrian Defense Force (SDF). The SDF has been armed and trained to fight ISIS.
"The coalition does not seek to fight Syrian regime, Russian, or pro-regime forces partnered with them, but will not hesitate to defend coalition or partner forces from any threat," the U.S. military said in a statement. "The coalition calls on all parties to focus their efforts on the defeat of ISIS, which is our common enemy and the greatest threat to regional and worldwide peace and security."
The U.S. action comes two days after a U.S. warplane shot down a Syrian plane that was attacking U.S.-backed forces near Raqqa, the Islamic State's de facto capital.
On Sunday, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 warplane shot down a Syrian Air Force Su-22 that had dropped bombs near Syrian opposition forces.
That took place near the Syrian city of Taqba, which has been the focus of fighting as U.S.-sponsored ground forces advance Raqqa.
Contributing: Tom Vanden Brook
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A cell phone went off in the middle of the Salem and Bradley Indian Missions (West Michigan Conference) church conference that I was leading a number of years ago. Normally, we would just smile and move on, but retired pastor Joe Sprague was inspired to tell a story about a time before cell phones, the Internet, and even landlines. He said that many years ago the Bradley church itself used to be the telephone.
When there was important information to share, someone would ring the church bell at Bradley Indian Mission. Hearing the bell, people dropped whatever they were doing and began a journey from all directions — from Shelbyville, Gun Lake, Bradley, and Hopkins. Because there were few roads, they would make their way to the church, creating paths through woods, fields, and meadows. Even after the fields had been plowed, new paths would continually appear as the people of God walked. After reaching the church, they not only heard the information but were fed with spiritual food as well. It was that food that nourished them to return by the same paths to spread both the news they heard and the Good News of Jesus Christ.
As people of faith, we have a bell to ring and important information to share this week as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because gratefulness lies at the very core of my being. Perhaps it's because I was born on Thanksgiving Day, and gratefulness is literally in my DNA.
Over the past few weeks, I have been pondering the difference between thanksgiving and gratefulness. On Thanksgiving Day our family has a tradition of going around the table before we eat and sharing those things for which we are thankful. Every year we give thanks for specific blessings such as family, good health, a job, leads on jobs, COBRA health insurance, a car that still runs, supportive friends, a wonderful church family, and opportunities to serve.
Gratefulness, on the other hand, is a state of being that springs from deep in the heart. I am grateful. Gratefulness is a disposition to express gratitude by giving thanks. What is gratefulness? I am standing outside in the driveway at 5:30 a.m., about to go for a run. It's pitch black except for a sky dotted with bright, glittering stars. I can't tear my eyes away from the wonder of the universe. Or, I am taking an evening walk and am mesmerized by the swirl of intricate cloud patterns, an Iowa sunset palette of red, orange, and yellow, and the jet streams of two planes forming a perfect cross in the sky. Or, I am scrambling up a steep mountain trail and am awestruck by the breathtaking beauty of the view on the other side. Or, a cardinal sits quietly in the backyard and stares at me as I work at the kitchen table. I am grateful.
"If my Ode to Gratitude is always on my lips, I will enjoy new graces,
for God loves and blesses grateful hearts."
– St. Mary Euphrasia
Gratefulness is the bell calling us to a deeper awareness of God's presence in our heart. Just as a bell summons us and then sends us back home transformed, so the heart gives life by taking in and then pumping out blood. In the silence of our hearts, we breathe in the gift of life: gratefulness. Then we breathe out hope for our world: thankfulness. Whereas gratefulness has to do with being fully alive and attentive, thankfulness has to do with cultivating gratitude in a social context.
Gratefulness without thanksgiving is incomplete and empty. Conversely, thanksgiving without gratefulness is disconnected from the Giver. Because I am grateful, I can be thankful. How ironic. At the very time when our nation is called to gratefulness by expressing thankfulness to God and others, we are poised to respond the very next day to the bell of Black Friday. The insidious message that gratefulness is best expressed through the rituals of purchasing and giving things often crowds out the rituals of spiritual practices, family time, and the cultivating of relationships.
What is it that inhibits gratefulness?
- We have too much stuff and too few life-giving friendships.
- We have too many distractions and too little silence.
- We are over-committed (too much doing) and under-rested (not enough being).
- We believe that we can only be grateful when we are happy.
- We'd rather ask God for what we want than thank God for what we have.
- We obsess over the small stuff rather than look to the stars.
- We overeat at the Thanksgiving feast while starving ourselves of the Bread of Life.
Joanna Macy has written, "Gratitude for the gift of life is the primary wellspring of all religions, the hallmark of the mystic, the source of all true art…It is a privilege to be alive in this time when we can choose to take part in the self-healing of our world." I encourage you to participate in the self-healing of our world, which is nothing more than doing our part to bring in God's reign on this earth.
Consider these grateful possibilities:
- Nurture mystic gratefulness in the depths of your heart.
- Believe in, support, walk with, show grace to, forgive, and invest your energy in others.
- Give tender care to the world and its creatures by changing some of your habits.
- Right-size Christmas this year by giving gifts to those who least expect and most need them.
- Shuffle through a pile of leaves, make a pot of turkey noodle soup, and read a book to your grandchild.
- Breathe in the goodness of God, breathe out light and love, and be open to the possibility of transformation.
- Share a word of comfort and courage with someone living in despair or fear.
- Ring the bell – walk the path – share the good news.
The bell is ringing. Can you hear it? If Thanksgiving is, indeed, in our DNA, then walk, skip, hop, and run to the bell! Become one with the steady pumping of God's grace into your heart and the rhythmic pumping out of acts of justice and mercy. We cannot be too grateful.
"A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most complete prayer."
Gotthold Ephraim Lessing


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With the government, the media, and just about every social media outlet censoring even the most obscure things, this nation can easily get the wrong idea. Well, Jimmy Kimmel caught on to that really fast and in his latest installment of "Week In Unnecessary Censorship," he left noone safe.
From President Obama's presentation of award to his Vice President, to President-elect Trump's news conference, and even "The Bachelor," Kimmel showed just how hilarious, and real, censorship can be for the viewing community.
It is amazing how different of a connotation a simple interview or press conference can have when you strategically censor out certain words. A simple press event for an athlete can become the political or racial statement of the year.
Either way it's pretty f*%$ing hilarious…
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Sony Xperia Z5 Compact Available In Stores All Over Europe And For Pre-Order In Singapore And Hongkong
Sony has revealed its Xperia Z5 range during the IFA 2015 earlier this month and announced its schedule of release next month. However, the giant tech company has decided to launch the Xperia Z5 Compact earlier and to the rejoice of mini-flagship aficionados as the new phone will now be available in a few countries in Europe and available pre-orders for Hongkong and Singapore. Caesarea Spa ordered from the United Kingdom, where people can now buy the new handset at Carphone Warehouse, which has listed the smartphone at £450 (about AU$980) SIM free and unlocked . The retailer is the… Read


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Many businesses will, during the life span of their enterprise, realize that have to hire financial assistance. This is sometimes right at the beginning of establishing in business due to the requirement to have a strong budget, or farther down the line as a result of the rise of the business or unanticipated financial issues.
Luckily, there are a massive number of alternatives available in the marketplace nowadays for any business that finds itself at some of the above-mentioned scenarios. These may vary from incorporating full-time employees to their enterprise or hiring a consultant, to looking for free information from local governments or investing in solutions from big financial advisory companies. You can hire a financial consultant at https://winfinancial.com.sg/.
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But, there are numerous points to take into account throughout the hiring process to be certain a business receives the results they desire.
Every one of these credentials is especially suited to various kinds and sizes of company, thus a business must perform their study on which certification is most appropriate for their particular requirements. In the same way, anybody wanted to employ a consultant specializing in financial advisory should inform themselves regarding the particular services provided.
In addition to learning precisely what services that a consultant can provide, it's very important to understand what they can't supply for their client businesses. A company that understands its demands in detail before trying to find a financial advisory adviser is consequently more inclined to come across the perfect candidate and support much faster.


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Pokemon GO Wiki Guide – Battling, Catching, Tips & Tricks, and More
Everything you can think of in one place.
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Pokemon GO is the long-awaited smartphone game that combines the iconic creatures with the technology of augmented reality. Just as is the ultimate goal in any game in the series, in Pokemon GO you gotta go catch 'em all. To do this, you'll have to go out and explore the real-world for a change using your smartphone. This wiki guide has just about every FAQ and guide you can think of to help you get started in Pokemon GO and help you become the best there ever was.
- Release Date: July 6, 2016
- Developer: Niantic
- Publisher: Niantic
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Genre: Augmented Reality (AR)
- How to Move and Walk
- How to Turn Off Music and Sound Effects
- How to Name Your Pokemon
- How to Turn on Battery Saver Mode
- How to Trade
- How to Take Photos with the Camera
- What Transferring a Pokemon Does
- What XS and XL Mean
- How to Sign Out and Switch Accounts
- How to Get Pikachu as Your Pokemon GO Starter
- Where to Find Pokemon
- What the Rustling Leaves Mean
- All the Pokemon You Can Get in Pokemon GO Right Now
- How to Track Pokemon and See How Far They Are
- How to Catch Pokemon
- How to Throw a Curveball
- What the Colored Rings Mean and How to Get a Good Catch
- Yes, All Pokemon GO Players See the Same Pokemon
- Where to Find Rare Pokemon
- You Can Catch the Other Starter Pokemon in the Wild
- What CP Is and How to Improve It
- CP Cap and That Semicircle Behind Your Pokemon
- How to Get High CP Pokemon
- How to Catch Multiple Pokemon Without Leaving Home
- What the Footprints Mean
- How to Evolve Pokemon
- Should You Evolve or Raise CP First?
- How to Pick Your Eevee Evolution
- How to Power Up Your Pokemon
- Where and How to Get Candy
- How to Get Stardust
- What to Do with Your Extra Pokemon
- How to Level Up Quickly
- Every Way to Get XP and How Much They Give
- How to Get PokeCoins
- How to Heal and Revive Pokemon
- How to Get Poke Balls, Great Balls, and Ultra Balls
- What Level You Get Great and Ultra Balls
- How to Get Eggs
- How to Hatch Eggs
- How to Hatch Eggs Fast
- What Pokemon You Can Get From Each Egg Distance
- How to Get Lucky Eggs
- No, Closing Pokemon GO and Walking Doesn't Count For Your Eggs
- How to Use Lure Modules
- How Long Lure Modules Last
- How to Get Incense
- What Incense Is and How to Use It
- Where to Find PokeStops and How to Use Them
- What PokeStops With Pink Flower Petals Are
- What Pokestop Modules are and How to Get Them
- Everything PokeStops Can Give You
- How Often You Can Use PokeStops
- How to Battle
- How to Use Special Attacks in Battle
- How to Dodge Effectively in Battle
- What Prestige Is
- How to Challenge and Take Over Gyms
- How to Leave Pokemon at the Gym
- How to Become a Gym Leader
- How to Collect Your Gym Rewards
- Why Some Gyms Make You Battle With One Pokemon
- How to Battle Your Own Pokemon at the Gym (to Train Them… Not for Evil)
- How to Make/Join a Team
- Every Team and Which You Should Join
- Abra Runs Away If You Miss Your First Throw
- Magikarp Needs Way Too Much Candy To Evolve
- New Features Coming to Pokemon GO, Leaderboards and Possibly HoloLens Compatibility
- Pokemon GO Suffers From a Really Annoying Gym Glitch
- In-Game Medals Suggest More Pokemon Generations Are on the Way
- Pokemon GO's Permissions Let it Read and Send Emails From Your Gmail Account


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Pamela Valentine – Leading Innovation & Change at the MS Society
The board of directors of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
of Canada is pleased to announce that Dr. Pamela (Pam) Valentine
has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Pam
will be joining the MS Society January 1, 2018.
Canada has the highest rate of MS in the world and Pam comes to the MS Society with the drive and passion to lead the team of volunteers and staff in their work to accelerate research for better treatments and ultimately a cure for Canadians living with MS.
A trained research scientist, Pam comes to the MS Society from Alberta Innovates where she spent over a decade and a half leading innovation and change. Her leadership at Alberta Innovates included significantly growing the health research portfolio and strengthening integration of research and health systems to maximize impact for patients and providers. She also led the establishment of a new Alberta Innovates organization that consolidated four corporations across the health, energy, agriculture, and forestry sectors. Pam started her career as a faculty member at the University of Calgary at Hotchkiss Brain Institute and then moved to Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research where she held a number of leadership roles.
We are very excited to have Pam lead the MS Society during this era of innovation and change. She believes strongly in collaboration and building robust relationships -- and has had a career of working with various stakeholders including from government, private sector, and clinical networks. Collaborating with the board, she will lead a new strategic undertaking that will ensure the MS Society remains a strong national, bilingual organization that delivers exceptional community-based programs focused on enhancing the quality of life of Canadians living with MS.
Hailing from Edmonton, Alberta, Pam is a published researcher and has been awarded the Canadian Psychological Association of Excellence and the Neuroscience Canada Foundation Award. Pam believes in achieving impact in the health domain, a passion she developed as a basic scientist with a strong desire to facilitate the linkage between basic research and clinical care. Pam is motivated and excited by the ability to touch people affected by MS and their families in a more tangible way.
Pam is a strong advocate with an appetite for community involvement; currently she is the chair of the CIHR Institute Advisory Board for Health Innovation, as well as a board member of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Canada, and Wellspring Edmonton. She is exceptionally proud of her son Josh – a musician and business owner, and her twins, Max and Liz who will be moving to Toronto with her to attend school. If Pam is not seen tending her garden, she can be found cooking up a storm to feed a full table of friends and family.
Under Pam's leadership, the MS Society will continue to provide strong, community-based support and programs to Canadians affected by MS. At the same time, we will continue to fund the best research in the drive to find better treatment options for people living with MS -- and ultimately a cure.