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4 Steps to Recover From Emotional Breakdowns (Nervous Breakdown)
Oh, emotional breakdowns… what heavenly experience. Have you ever had a nervous breakdown before? I know I have. Multiple times.
Here's my story on my last traumatic (exaggerating) nervous breakdown. It was during my final exam weeks. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who has emotional breakdowns during exam weeks. It's stressful, ok?
I was stressing out and overwhelmed by how much information I had to learn and remember before the exam. I studied between 8 pm - 11 pm every night.
Of course, I had to take breaks in between the 30 minutes of studying. As I was nearer to the exam, it was at that moment I went mental!
I ended up feeling "dead inside" (insert Goofy singing a cover to Evanescence - Bring Me To Life).
So grab your mug of coffee or tea and let's get right into it!
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Exhausted and mentally drained out of my mind. My mind was at its state where I wanted to cut all my hair off as if I'm having an identity crisis. I was easily irritated at friends and family for no reason. Even their existence had me going mad.
One of my best friends didn't know what to do with me because I kept dropping in and out of our conversation. But he stuck with me till the end (you know who you are).
The only thing that helped me steady my mental state was playing League of Legends. Every time I wanted to pull my hair out during study time, I would quit and go play that game.
It was until after the exams that I ended up bursting into tears and binge eating. I didn't know what to do with myself. All that was left was "am I glad it's over?" or "my score is going to be terrible" (spoiler alert: it was bad).
So here are 4 ways on how I dealt with my mental breakdowns and how you could too if you think you're going to shatter into pieces.
Take full deep breaths (x3)
Before you start bursting into a fit of rage and crying on the floor like Trisha Paytas on the kitchen floor, take 3 deep breathes to calm yourself down.
It's a good technic used in meditation, yoga, and exercise. But mostly for letting out stress and anxiety.
Get more in-depth about helpful breathing techniques by checking out Groom and Style's post.
Whenever I get mad, I would take deep breaths and calm myself down. For me, it took more than three deep breaths. Continue as you wish until you finally get back into reality.
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Write in a journal
Jot down everything that is on your mind. And I mean EVERYTHING. Just let everything down on paper and let your mind go to ace.
Even the reason why you're having a mental crisis or the emotions that you're feeling.
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Once you can't write anymore, then stop and take a look at the problem of why you're having a crisis.
What I noticed for me is that I'm less likely to stress when I keep a daily journal that I write in every day. I stopped journaling through my exams and that's why I started to get overwhelmed with my thoughts.
Take a break
You don't have to feel ashamed for stepping out of your work or study sessions. Only when you procrastinate is what you should start being aware of.
Like me, I play LoL as a simple reward, stress management and break time. So does going outside, hanging out with friends or family and even stress shopping (don't stress shop please).
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Yours could be different. You could hang out with classmates or employees. The more you work, the more you're going to get overwhelmed and end up having triple the mental breakdowns.
Talk to someone or a therapist
At the end of the day, talking about your feelings really helped. With my best friend being there for me, it made me release my emotions and feel a little bit better knowing that someone was there for me.
If you go to therapy, then that's more than the help that you need to get through with nervous breakdowns.
If you have no one to talk to, you could always try being anonymous and tweeting out your feelings or use an app called Talk Life (Android | Apple) which works the same way.
What now?
When you start having a mental breakdown, remember these tips and try them out to see which one calms you down. Or better, try them all out!
You can also check out Simple Truths for more books and videos on how to find ways to be productive.
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I'm new at navigating the internet so please be patient I don't have any one to help me learn to use it. Unfortunately I had the same type of problem with my depression as a teen. We didn't talk about feelings or mental illness . I used to sit on my bed and wish I was dead. It took a lot of time and a rough life to finally get me to open up and talk to someone. Please if you are feeling like hurting yourself, someone else or not being able to shake the feelings you are having call someone or call the hot line they really do care. They can get you some help. There is a way to get past this point and you can get better.
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all great tips, mental health is such an important issue! thanks for bringing awareness
Great tips. Talking about these issues are more important then we realize!
Having a mental breakdown is totally not great or funny at all. Some people tend to think it's pretence or something but it does happen. I think taking a break and just backing away is a great idea.
I'm glad to see this. People make lots of jokes about having a breakdown, but it is a legit thing. Mental health doesn't get anywhere near the attention it deserves.
"Take a break" cannot be undervalued!
I had a high school teacher tell us once, "If you ever start to really freak out about something to the point that you are thinking about hurting yourself, just go to bed. After a good night's sleep, no problem is ever as bad as you thought it was"

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President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the United States "was built on Tariffs."
The president's claim, issued via Twitter, prompted a number of challenges from critics. But Trump has history on his side.
Our Country was built on Tariffs, and Tariffs are now leading us to great new Trade Deals – as opposed to the horrible and unfair Trade Deals that I inherited as your President. Other Countries should not be allowed to come in and steal the wealth of our great U.S.A. No longer!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 15, 2018
One of the very first acts of Congress was the passage of the Tariff Act of 1789. President George Washington signed it into law on July 4, 1789, commemortating the young nation's Declaration of Independence.
"A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent of others for essential, particularly military, supplies," Washington said in his first address to Congress six months later.
The United States could not depend on merely importing inventions from other nations, Washington said, but must take measures to produce goods at home.
"But I cannot forbear intimating to you the expediency of giving effectual encouragement, as well to the introduction of new and useful inventions from abroad, as to the exertion of skill and genius in producing them at home," he told Congress.
Washington's Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton a year later wrote in his Report on Manufactures: "The wealth … independence, and security of a Country, appear to be materially connected with the prosperity of manufactures. Every nation … ought to endeavor to possess within itself all the essentials of national supply. These compromise the means of subsistence, habitation, clothing, and defence."
"The great expansion of commerce from 1793 to I807, brought much wealth to this country which enabled the industrial development to be more rapid when it did come than it could have been in 1790," University of Chicago professor William Hill observed in 1893.
Seventeen years later, as tensions with Great Britain mounted, Congress passed and Thomas Jefferson signed the Embargo of 1807, imposing extremely high tariffs on all manufactured goods.
"It was really good for the textile industry," according to Smithsonian curator Peter Liebhold, "really the beginning of the manufacturing system in the United States."
Just as today, there were objections to the tariffs by those who thought they weighed too heavily on their economic interests. Importers of cheap copper, for example, complained that the tariff was raising its cost too much. But America's early leaders chose to put national interest first.
As Pat Buchanan demonstrated in his 1998 book The Great Betrayal, the tradition of tariffs did not die with the founders but went on to inspire generation after generation of American leaders, including Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincon, William McKinley, Teddy Roosevelt, Warren Harding and Calvin Coolidge.
"Economic patriotism put America first, and made America first," Buchanan wrote in a recent column.
Those Boston Tea Party folks are gonna be stunned to learn our country was built on tariffs. https://t.co/N5wCq0SFLt
— Dan Primack (@danprimack) August 15, 2018
One of the main objections to Trump's view of history seems to be rooted in a misunderstanding of the famous Boston Tea Party. But the Boston Tea Party was not a rebellion against a tariff aimed at fostering or protecting domestic industry. It was, instead, a reaction against the Stamp and Townsend Acts, which were imposed taxes intended to extract revenue from the American colonists. They bore no resemblance to the tariffs of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Donald Trump.
If anything, the example of the Boston Tea Party supports Trump's view of history. The colonists believed they were being treated unfairly when it came to the terms of trade imposed by the British and chose to reject the imports by dumping them into the Boston harbor. That act itself was a kind of tariff, albeit one of a populist mob rather than imposed by an elected government.


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Norwich is about to open up a new front in the war on imbeciles talking on their fun devices while in charge of massive metallic battering rams, with a trial scanner able to detect mobile phone call signals installed to warn drivers to put it down and pay more attention to the road and humans instead of live notifications about sports.
Norfolk county council is installing Westcotec's roadside detector on one of the bits of the A140 it oversees, and claims it can pick up the radio signals emitted when someone's connected to a call; using this to illuminate a warning-not-to sign farther down the road. It doesn't monitor data connections though, so won't actually set the warning signs off if you're simply checking notifications or your phone's using a rare bit of 4G to update 53 apps you never use, and it won't shame drivers by capturing their number plates either -- it only illuminates the no-mobiles roadside sign.
Westcotec also says it can't differentiate between legal calls made by passengers and when it's the driver being a baddie, which is presumably why an advisory road sign is all it offers. Still, it might help, if anyone looks up from the streaming device on their lap to see it. [BBC]


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New Delhi [India], Sep 17 (NewsVoir): Topline Consulting, a China-based strategic communications firm, which recently inaugurated their first international operations in Gurgaon, India was invited to speak at the 'First ever' India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2018 from September 16 to 18.
The ITM is organised by the Tourism Ministry in partnership with the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), a federation where all the national associations representing tourism, travel, transport, restaurants, hotels and convention sectors in India are members.
The main agenda of hosting this 2-day conference is to present India as a preferred tourist destination to countries abroad specially to emerging tourism markets like China, Japan and Latin America.
Representing Topline as one of the invited speakers was Yan Han, Chairperson, International Business who has witnessed the development of the China tourism industry and has been actively involved in the same in her career. Han is adept in understanding both the conformity as well as nuances of the travel and tourism industry.
Han has been experiencing the development of the Indian tourism industry which has immense untapped potential and believes that Indian tourism meets a great marketing potential in China.
"Basis the research done by Toplinewe found that while the number of outbound Chinese tourists had increased from 117 million to 131 million for the period 2015-2017, the total number of Chinese tourists to India was less than 1 per cent of the overall tourists in the past three years and this presents a very strong opportunity for the Indian Tourism sector," said Yan.
Having been a stakeholder in the Chinese tourism industry in her earlier experience as a senior manager with Air China, Yan has been instrumental in bringing about a positive change in the tourism industry in China.
Based on market surveys done by Topline, there are multiple reasons why India tourism is still not popular in China. Some of these are related to security for women, since 60 per cent of Chinese outbound tourists are females. The language barrier also has an impact as very few tourist guides can speak in Mandarin, and finally the travel costs incurred to come to India are some of the factors affecting tourist traffic to India.
"The challenges actually present an opportunity for the Indian tourism sector and with a strategic objective to attract 14 million Chinese tourists in the next 5 years, Topline would devise strategies that would not only attract China outbound tourists, but also give them a sense of belonging in terms of a cultural exchange which would celebrate what we can only describe best with the line- Incredible India," added Yan.
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New Delhi [India], Sep 17 (NewsVoir): Topline Consulting, a China-based strategic communications firm, which recently inaugurated their first international operations in Gurgaon, India was invited to speak at the 'First ever' India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2018 from September 16 to 18.


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If you want to renew your love for Scripture, challenge yourself to grow spiritually, and revel in the awe-inspiring character of God, there's no substitute for studying the Bible. (more…)
Why the Evidence for the Bible's Reliability Is Stronger Than Ever
The Bible repeatedly attests to its own inspiration, authority, and reliability. But in recent decades, skeptical scholars have challenged the assumption that the Bible we read today is the same as it was written thousands of years ago.
The Gospels in particular have come under fire: What if these foundational documents were doctored to push a theological agenda?
In a new feature-length documentary from Faithlife Films, Dr. Craig Evans takes this claim head on, traveling the globe to track down the most ancient New Testament manuscripts.
We've partnered with Fathom Events to bring Fragments of Truth to the big screen for one night only on April 24. I sat down with the film's director, Reuben Evans, to discuss the new movie and how it demonstrates that the evidence for the Bible's reliability is stronger than ever.
Some scholars claim that Christians tampered with New Testament documents to push a theological agenda. What kind of changes do they say were made? [Read more…]
How To Brag on God & Feel Good About It
This guest post by Elizabeth Vince is excerpted from Moment with God: A Devotional on Every Biblical Book.
Childhood lessons about the consequences of bragging have stuck with me. As I learned about humility and modesty, I became afraid of being seen as conceited. When presenting myself at a job interview, I was hesitant to speak of my successes. I was especially careful when I talked about my faith or told people about God. I didn't want to offend their beliefs. I didn't want to come across as a know-it-all Christian.
Merry Christmas from All of Us at Faithlife
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet
The words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
And thought how, as the day had come,
The belfries of all Christendom
Had rolled along
The unbroken song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
Till, ringing, singing on its way,
The world revolved from night to day,
A voice, a chime,
A chant sublime
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
Then from each black, accursed mouth
The cannon thundered in the South,
And with the sound
The carols drowned
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
It was as if an earthquake rent
The hearth-stones of a continent,
And made forlorn
The households born
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
And in despair I bowed my head;
"There is no peace on earth," I said:
"For hate is strong,
And mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!"
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
"God is not dead; nor doth he sleep!
The Wrong shall fail,
The Right prevail,
With peace on earth, good-will to men!"
Introducing the New Faithlife Study Bible App
When you're reading Scripture, sometimes you want a clean, undistracted look at God's Word.
Other times, you need to go a level deeper: glance at a commentary, do a word study, compare biblical passages, or even dig into the Greek or Hebrew.
Now you can do either—or both—right on your phone or tablet.
Introducing the newest version of the Faithlife Study Bible app. It's been completely refreshed to make it simple to go as deep as you want, whenever you want.
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Caffeine, Code & Too-Little Sleep: Faithlife Hackathons Are Intense & Fun
It was 2 p.m. on a Friday, but the Faithlife offices were largely empty. Across the street, hundreds of Faithlife employees settled into the seats of a local theater. Caffeinated interns buzzed around them, putting the finishing touches on their presentations. In just minutes, the interns would ascend the stage one-by-one. There they would pitch a panel of executives and managers on projects they had conceived and developed with a team of Faithlife employees—all within the last 24 hours.
Faithlife Roundup: An Interview with J.I. Packer & Plenty of Freebies
Here's this week's roundup of articles, freebies, videos, deals, and more from Faithlife.
An interview with J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer is easily one of the most influential evangelical theologians of the twentieth-century. In the Faithlife TV original documentary Known by God: An Interview with J.I. Packer, the celebrated author reflects on his life ministry and legacy.
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One of my buddies from Altamont Scandinavia called me up the other day (I wrote this some month ago, after we did the shoot) and asked if I would be interested in shooting a little lookbook for him. I didn't hesitate and said yes right away.
I've been having so many ideas in my head lately, that this just came at a perfect time.
With Altamont (Los Angeles), I could definitely do something different than the other fashion brands I'm used to working with. I started with a little moodboard, that I mailed to Thomas My (the guy from Altamont Scandinavia) and he liked what I had in mind for the shoot :-) Awesome!
My idea was to use the elements around us at the locations and have them be more than just backgrounds. -To let reflections in buildings, puddles and so on play their part. We had all types of weather that day, so it was a perfect day for a little creative spontaneity.
This has by far been the best lookbook I've done for anyone and I had so much fun doing it! I just love when clients give you free hands on a project!
Thanks Thomas!
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From the recording SloFastSlo
Written By: Brandon Aghamalian
It was indeed at the end of the times.
But not exactly what they had in mind.
A plastic bag pulled down over her head.
A lakeside victim, she'd been so mislead.
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He's been to heaven. And hears God's voices.
Prophetic deviant. Her unrequited love.
With thoughts of God commanding him to the lead.
The unbelievers cannot understand his creed.
Their God a lover looking for his bridegroom.
He'd lead them down the path to their certain doom.
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He took her life, oh. Bethany's husband.
He's still free but she's all gone.
He said, "The end times are here."
A theology that says God wanted a lover.
A Sexuality they soon would discover.
A prayer room packed with scores of unsuspecting children.
Absorb the words all based on misguided fiction.
I can still hear her voice.


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text: IC of GB v IC of Ireland - Saturday 21st July 2018 The IC Ireland team arrived in London Friday night in preparation for a Match against the ICGB. We were met at the Airport by Pater Hannon and he arranged transport for us to our Hotel. Another competitive yet amicable match took place on Saturday 21st July between the ICs of GB and Ireland. Friendships were renewed on a glorious sunny day, with the GB team gaining a hard fought victory 8-6. The last rubber was decided by a championship tie-break. IC Ireland almost managed to get a draw out of the fixture. James Cluskey and Fergus O Connell played some great tennis and won both their singles matches. Deirdre Collins and Joanne Williamson played an epic 1st doubles match and pulled of an incredible win for Ireland against the hotly favoured ICGB pairing of Siobhan Nicholson & Judy Horn . They went on to win their 2nd doubles match as well. Noel Sheridan & Conor McCullough won their 2nd Doubles match and Conor then teamed up with Joanne and went on to win their mixed Doubles match. We were invited to Peter and Jane's House later that evening for a BBQ . It was a beautiful evening and a perfect end to a most enjoyable day. Our thanks go out to The Limpsfield Club in Surrey and all its membership for supporting the fixture by granting us the use of their courts and facilities for the entire day. The ICGB Club Captain, Mark Beim, attended the after match party to receive the Trophy on behalf of the ICGB team. Results GB Captain - Peter Hannon Ireland Captain - Bernard McCormack Ireland James Cluskey v Lewis Barnes (6-3, 6-1) Ireland Fergus O'Connell v David Culshaw ((6-4, 6-2) GB Lewis Barnes & David Culshaw v James Cluskey & Fergus O'Connell (6-4, 3-6 (10-6)) GB Chrissie Runnicles & Anne Clark v Michelle Buckley & Dearbhla Kelly (6-1, 6-2) Ireland Deirdre Collins & Joanne Williamson v Siobhan Nicholson & Judy Horn ((7-6, 7-6) Ireland Deirdre Collins & Joanne Williamson v Chrissie Runnicles & Anne Clark (6-3, 6-4) GB Siobhan Nicholson & Judy Horn v Michelle Buckley & Dearbhla Kelly (5-1 retd) GB Johnny Barr & Martin Cornish v Conor McCullough & Noel Sheridan (6-3, 6-1) GB Mike Dawe & Peter Hannon v Bernard McCormack & Pat Guiry (6-1, 6-1) Ireland Conor McCullough & Noel Sheridan v Mike Dawe & Peter Hannon (w/o) GB Johnny Barr & Martin Cornish v Bernard McCormack & Pat Guiry (6-3, 6-2) GB Johnny Barr & Siobhan Nicholson v Bernard McCormack & Deirdre Collins (6-4, 6-2) GB Martin Cornish & Chrissie Runnicles v Pat Guiry & Dearbhla Kelly (6-4, 4-6 (10-6)) Ireland Conor McCullough & Joanne Williamson v Mike Dawe & Judy Horn (6-2, 6-1) Previous Article Ireland v Argentina Match Report Next Article IC Ireland Prentice Cup Match Report


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I saw these great videos from //build keynote some weeks ago about the Microsoft Cognitive Services and I was really impressed. I know these APIs like face, emotion, speech are designed for other purposes but I was thinking to myself on who to benefit from them for identity management.
So I remembered some time ago when talking about MIM Portal as a user self-service portal for personal data some customers find it is sometimes not a good idea if users can upload their own photos. The arguments where that photos cannot be validated in that way that it really belongs to that person. So people could upload for example funny pictures and avatars or even more bad images.
Sure, you can handle this by organizational policies, but I was thinking of a technical solution. At this point when thinking about Microsoft Cognitive Services the Face API came to my mind.
If you check the Face API it has methods for face detection in images and also face identification or verifying. You can also create person groups and persons with multiple faces saved in Azure if you want.
But for my little demo I only need the face detect and verify methods.
So here is how this demo works:
If people upload new images to MIM Portal, I trigger an authorization workflow and get the current and new photo with an MIMWAL update resource activity and pass that data to a PowerShell script which then calls the Face API.
The PowerShell Script uploads both images to Azure to do a face detection within the image and then returns a faceId for each of the pictures. Images are saved 24 hours Azure.
With the faceId's I call the verify method of the Face API and if the person on both images are identical it returns a JSON object with a Boolean value "isIdentical" and a confidence.
If isIdentical is not True I throw an error to have the workflow getting a denied in MIM service.
The Microsoft Cognitive Services are still preview but I have no issues with verifying photo of mine which are pretty new and some are over 20 years old.
Note: For this demo to work there must already a user photo in place.
So here is what you need to do to set this up in your environment:
Create an account for Microsoft Cognitive Services, you can either go to the Cognitive Services page and sign-up for an account where you can request trial keys to use the services.
If you have an Azure subscription (MSDN, Trial, Paid) you can to the new Azure Portal click "Browse >" on the menu and search for Microsoft Cognitive Services.
Create a Cognitive Service account with Face API and the Free Tier like I did (pretty easy), on the Settings blade you can get the Face API Key you will need to enter in the script later on.
Now it is time for the MIM parts of the solution. We need to create a workflow with 2 activities like following:
Create a workflow "Verify person image with cognitive services"
Activity 1:
Is a MIMWAL update resource activity (You can possibly use the function evaluator here) which passes to values to the workflow dictionary:
- [//Target/Photo] -> [//WorkflowData/OldPhoto]
- [//Request/RequestParameter] -> [//WorkflowData/AllChanges]
Activity 2:
Is a PowerShell workflow activity, you can either use the MIMWAL PowerShell or the one from Codeplex. There are 2 scripts, one that is entered in the activity, and another one in the file system that is called from the first script.
Put the following script directly in the PowerShell activity:
# Get Changes (new photo) and old photo from workflow data $ChangeList = $fimwf.WorkflowDictionary.AllChanges $OldPhoto = $fimwf.WorkflowDictionary.OldPhoto # Get GUID of current request for temp file creation $RequestId = $fimwf.RequestId.Guid # Configuration parameters, modify to your needs $VerifyScriptPath = "C:\Temp\Pictures\VerifyImage.ps1" $TempFolder = "C:\temp\Pictures\" $TempFileOld = $TempFolder + $RequestId + "_old.jpg" $TempFileNew = $TempFolder + $RequestId + "_new.jpg" # Check als changes of current request and save new photo to temp image file Foreach ($Change in $ChangeList) { $ChangeXML = [XML]$Change If ($ChangeXML.RequestParameter.PropertyName -eq "Photo") { $Image = $ChangeXML.RequestParameter.Value.'#text' [System.Convert]::FromBase64String($Image) | Set-Content $TempFileNew -Encoding Byte } } # Save old photo to temp image file $OldPhoto | Set-Content $TempFileOld -Encoding Byte # Call Cognitive Services verification script (Cannot run in PS Version 2) $resultstring = powershell -Version 4.0 -File $VerifyScriptPath -OldPhoto $TempFileOld -NewPhoto $TempFileNew $result=[System.Convert]::ToBoolean($resultstring) # Remove temporary image files Remove-Item $TempFileOld -Force Remove-Item $TempFileNew -Force # Throw an error if person shown in images is not identical to deny the request if (-not $result) { throw "Image verify failed: Picture does not show the user." }
Check the "Configuration parameters" section of the script and modify it to your needs.
Put the following script to the file system, default is C:\Temp\Pictures\VerifyImage.ps1:
# Face API param($OldPhoto,$NewPhoto) # Set FaceAPI Key of your Cognitive Services Subscription $FaceApiKey = 'xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx' # Function for detecting faces in images, returns faceId for use in VerfiyPerson function DetectFace([string]$ImageFilePath) { # Set request header for API call $headers = New-Object "System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary[[String],[String]]" $headers.Add("Content-Type", 'application/octet-stream') $headers.Add("Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key", $FaceApiKey) # Get byte-array from image file [byte[]]$body = Get-Content $ImageFilePath -Encoding Byte -ReadCount 0 # Call Microsoft Cognitive Services Face API $response = Invoke-RestMethod 'https://api.projectoxford.ai/face/v1.0/detect?returnFaceId=true' -Headers $headers -Body $body -Method Post # Return JSON data of faceIds ConvertTo-Json $response } # Function for verifing to faces, returns if 2 faces are from an identical person function VerifyPerson([string]$faceId1,[string]$faceId2) { # Set request header for API call $headers = New-Object "System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary[[String],[String]]" $headers.Add("Content-Type", 'application/json') $headers.Add("Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key", $FaceApiKey) # Create JSON request body for input to API [string]$body=(New-Object PSObject | Add-Member -PassThru NoteProperty faceId1 $faceId1 | Add-Member -PassThru NoteProperty faceId2 $faceId2 ) | ConvertTo-JSON # Call Microsoft Cognitive Services Face API $response = Invoke-RestMethod 'https://api.projectoxford.ai/face/v1.0/verify' -Headers $headers -Body $body -Method Post # Return JSON data of verification request ConvertTo-Json $response } # Detect faces of old and new MIM Portal user images $faceJson1 = DetectFace -ImageFilePath $OldPhoto $faceJson2 = DetectFace -ImageFilePath $NewPhoto # Get faceIds from JSON data $faceId1 = (ConvertFrom-Json $faceJson1).value.faceId $faceId2 = (ConvertFrom-Json $faceJson2).value.faceId # Verify old and new face, returns an true if person is identical $verify = VerifyPerson -faceId1 $faceId1 -faceId2 $faceId2 | ConvertFrom-Json # Pass back result to calling script $verify.IsIdentical
Enter your Face API Key of your subscription into the FaceAPIKey Variable.
Last thing is to create an MPR (Management Policy Rule) to trigger our workflow. As a simple example you can create it like this:
- MPR: Verify person photo on new image upload
- Policy Type: Request based
- Requestor: All People
- Operation: Modify single value attribute
- Target Resource Before/After: All People
- Resource Attribute: Photo
- Authorization Workflow: {The workflow created above}
Done…You can now upload a new photo for a user and it will only be valid if the persons on the new photo is identical with the old one. Depending on the speed of detection/verification you will see a "Pending approval" message when you submit the new photo. Check the request history on completition.
Here is an example of a denied request because I uploaded a photo from my collegue:


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text: We have know my great grandmother to be from the Cherokee tribe. We knew she was born in 1896 in either New York or Philadelphia. Her name was Aleka Runningwater. We recently obtained a birth certificate for my grandmother, Aleka's daughter. It listed my grandmother's mother as Maria Moffa. No family member has ever heard


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How solar cut a Victorian nursery's power costs by one third
A Victorian flower growing business is expecting to slash its yearly power bill by one-third after installing a 60kW solar system at its Dandenong Ranges nursery.
Aker Flowerbulbs sells tulips, lilies, irises, gladioli, hyacinths, daffodils and other bulbs – an energy-intensive business that depends on keeping the imported bulbs at a precise temperature, ranging from 30+°C to -1.5°C degrees, depending on the species.
"We previously spent $60,000 a year on energy," said business manager Matt Blom. Now, since adding solar, Blom says the company is on track to substantially reduce this amount, and is exploring the economics of adding battery storage to the equation.
"We expect to save the capital cost of the system in five years with savings of $13,497 or 32 percent in year one and continuing to a total of $176,010… in year 10," Blom said.
Richard Martin of AEES Group, which designed and installed the PV system said his company started on the design by gathering key data through the business's smart meter.
"We used this to determine the size of the solar system that would be required and the economic justification for the capital cost. The data allowed us to do an accurate cost-benefit analyses," Martin said.
AEES wound up recommending a system of 231 Trina Smart panels coupled with Tigo DC optimisation and remote live time monitoring which allows us to provide timely maintenance and quickly detect any problems.
"We have already had a situation when a string of panels was underperforming through the failure of a $6.50 fuse, which we were quickly able to identify and fix," Martin said.
"The monitoring results are also beamed to the head office of Aker Flowerbulbs in Holland and they have been so impressed that they have moved to install their own solar system based on the Australian experience," he said.
Govind Kant, Trina Solar's Asia Pacific sales manager said that the experience of Aker Flowerbulbs was typical of the feedback he was receiving for this type of system, particularly where there was a consistent energy requirement, rather than sharp peaks and troughs.
"Their experience with Trinasmart panels and real time monitoring not only provides continuous input of the savings benefits of the system, but allows timely maintenance to overcome any problems and maintain optimum performance.
"We are also pleased that the experience in Victoria has led to their head office on the other side of the world moving to install their own system, based on the Australian success.
"After all this type of testimonial is our best form of advertising," Govind said.
The Stats:
- 60kW Grid-Tied Solar PV DC Optmised System – Roof Top Mounted
- Production average – 70,000kWh per month or 207,079kWh annually
- PV Panels – Trina Smart Module Gen 2 Pro
- ABB Trio 27.6kW 3 Phase Inverters
- Secondary Protection – phase balancing and ABB Controller incorporated
- Limited Export Control to 30kW – ZED3 manufactured by GNT and approved by Ausnet Services (Vic)
- Energy Use – Cold Storage and Packing operations for Flower handling and export
- Total Saving – Year 1 – $13,497 (32%). Year-10 $176,010 (31%)
- Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) reduced from 20.5c/kWh to 14c/kWh in Year-1.
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.


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During the Spartan Sprint earlier this year, I vowed that it would be my first and last obstacle course race (OCR). Then, a couple of months back, I did the Northface Outdoor Challenge. Last weekend, I completed the Viper Challenge in Cyberjaya. Okay, I admit it, I've been infected with the bug. Next year, I'll be doing the Spartan Super and the Viper Challenge in Penang. If I can, I want to earn a Spartan Trifecta. #challengeaccepted
It feels weird. I was not a sporty kid. I used to be the last one that got picked for the team – only because they had to take me. To be canvassing for people to take part in this event on "my" team? That is just unreal. I think I'm scared not of the race but of the responsibility. There is still a small voice inside my head telling me I'm not good enough to do this.
I tell my kids to step out of their comfort zone. I recite Eleanor Roosevelt and tell them that they have to do the thing that scares them. What kind of parent would I be if I didn't live the words I dish out? So here I am, doing the thing that scares me…
Viper Challenge Race Report
The Viper Challenge took place in Cyberjaya on Saturday 8 December. I entered the race with a team of 17 parents and teachers from our school. I never imagined we would get that many people to join the team. They were as supportive a team as I could have hoped for – helping each other and pushing on together in the spirit of our school values.
They say we should be role models for our children. Well, if ever there was an example for the kids to witness, this would be it.
The Obstacles:
Of the three OCRs I did this year, I think Spartan was the hardest, Viper was the second hardest, and Northface was the easiest.
These are the obstacles we had to face (unfortunately, I can only recall 17 of them):
Tyre Squeeze
There were two rows of tyres, one above the other. We had to squeeze between them and exit on the other side.
Difficulty: Easy.
The Multi-rig
This is the obstacle with the rings that you have to swing between – monkey-bar style – to get to the other side.
I made it to the third ring and fell, although, I was a little surprised that I even made it that far. My mistake was alternating my arms. I should always lead with the right hand because the left hand is significantly weaker. If I had done that, would I have made it to the fourth ring? Ah, those annoying questions running around in my mind!
Climb the fence
This obstacle was erected over a chain-linked fence. It wasn't too hard since we could use the fence for toe holds.
The other side was fairly straight forward – descending on horizontal bars like a ladder.
A-wall in Water
In this obstacle, we were standing knee-deep in water. We had to get over an inclined wall and down a cargo net on the other side. There was a cross team system going where the last team would help the first two members of the next team up so they could help the rest of their own team.
Someone offers a leg up at the base of the wall and another person helps to pull you up from the top. It was very do-able with help.
Climb up rope to Monkey Bars
Do they really have to make them so high up? We watched a guy fall from this with a serious injury. Several people had to carry him off. That threw off the mental game for a few of us.
Yes… that's me in the picture above thinking, "My hands are slipping and I am kind of high up." Even with rubber-grip gloves, my hands were sliding on the bars. I think we need to start practicing monkey bars with wet hands.
The goal of this obstacle is to climb up the rope, brachiate across the monkey bars and jump down on the other side. It sounds straightforward except that two of the bars spin and lots of people fall off when they get to it. If you look closely at the photo above, you can see that my team mate has her right hand on the spinning bar.
A girl from another team climbed up and traversed on top of the monkey bar so we tried that, too.
Definitely easier than brachiating, but pretty scary. Manageable if you don't look down.
Skipped Obstacle – Too Dangerous
Viper closed off one of the obstacles because too many people were getting injured on it. It had what looked like a fishing pier and a cargo net. I gather that the idea was to run and jump off the end of the pier, then catch hold of the cargo net.
I guess this was the silver lining from starting late and suffering the heat – the first waves are the guinea pig for any new obstacles.
Ball Carry
In this obstacle, we had to carry a weighted ball around a hill. The women carried 8 kg and the men had the 15 kg ball.
At the risk of sounding arrogant, I must say that this was a lot easier than the sandbag carry from Spartan. The weight was lighter, the distance was shorter, and the terrain was not as steep.
Fisherman Net Crawl
To get to this obstacle, we had to descend a fairly steep, muddy slope. There was a rope on the side that you could hold on to if you needed it. I found that having a good pair of trail shoes made it a lot easier to descend without having to use the rope. Thank you Adidas Galaxy Trail!
The obstacle involved crawling on your hands and knees under a fisherman's net. Not very challenging – just muddy.
Quagmire Crossing
This is hands-down the most disgusting obstacle ever. What looked like a simple wade through water turned out to be a crawl through "quicksand". Most of us went in standing, but we soon discovered that every step took us shin-deep into mud. It was impossible to keep moving without holding onto someone else to help dislodge our legs. We almost lost our shoes in the muck.
In the end, we had to crawl on all fours to get across. I thought we could wash off most off the mud after this obstacle but we ended up with more mud and muck.
Cargo Net Climb
Another easy obstacle involving a climb over the cargo net and down the other side.
10 Foot Wall?
Why the question mark? Because I really have no idea how tall the wall was. Perhaps the people in the photo below might offer some indication of how high it could be. Suffice to say that only the tallest guy in our team could jump up and touch the top.
There was a shorter wall and most of us took that challenge instead.
Tyre Hop
Likes it says… you hop from one tyre to another until you reach the end. As easy as it is straightforward.
Over or Under the Tunnels?
Apparently we were supposed to crawl under these cylindrical tunnels. Well, nobody was there to tell us that so we went over them.
Diamond Slide
The Diamond Slide is a new obstacle on the Viper Challenge. It consists of a rope climb underneath, a zigzag traverse over the top and a slide down into a pool of muddy water at the end.
I skipped the zigzag traverse and slide because it was a 45 minute wait to get on it. Since I'd already done something similar at The Northface Challenge, I didn't feel like I was missing much.
Rope Climb
When I was a kid, we had a rope climb at school and I could do laps on it. Unfortunately, the body has forgotten how to behave the way the mind remembers.
When I did Spartan earlier in the year, I failed the rope climb. I told myself I failed because my arms were tanked after the bucket carry. Secretly, my mind has wondered whether I really could have done it if I was fresh. Now, I can lay this uncertainty to rest. I made it up the rope and I rang that bell, and I did it the way I used to as a child. Of all the obstacles, this was the one I felt the most proud of.
Some people do the step where they run the rope under one foot and around to the top and then trap it with the other foot. That's probably the more efficient way of doing it but I couldn't seem to figure out how to do it. For me, I find it easier to twist the rope around the right leg and then step on it with the other foot to hold it in place.
Rope Ladder
This is harder than it looks because it's loose on one end and, as you climb up, your legs push it out horizontally so it's like hanging on an overhang in rock climbing.
In the Viper Challenge, the goal is to work as a team and help each other, so two people held on to the ends of the ladder while the third climbed to the top. This helps to keep the ladder relatively vertical.
Bouldering on overhangs is definitely a good way to train for this obstacle.
Slack Line
This obstacle consisted of two slack lines crossing at the middle. It wasn't much of a challenge because there were two overhead slack lines to hang onto for balance. It was nothing we hadn't done a dozen times over at SkyTrex.
And that brings me to the end of the race. Viper was better organised than the Northface Challenge, but it was still short of Spartan standard. It was a queuing race – queuing to get our race tags, queuing for the bag drop, queuing to get on the obstacles, queuing to get our bags back, queuing to get into the showers. Spartan wasn't like this – admittedly, I joined the Elite category for that race so I think I might have bypassed a lot of the crowd.
On the whole, though, it was still a great experience. I enjoyed working with the team and I loved how supportive everyone was. There is a real camaraderie in facing difficult challenges that shows how willing people are to help others. More than any other kind of race, this is what I enjoy most about an OCR – people who are willing to help you even when they don't know you.


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Writers' Workshop alum Hallman to read April 22
Writers' Workshop alum Hallman to read April 22
Writers' Workshop alum Hallman to read April 22
J.C. Hallman
J.C. Hallman, alumnus of the Iowa Writers' Workshop, will read from Wm & H'ry: Literature, Love, and the Letters Between William and Henry James, at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.
Readers generally know only one of the two famous James brothers. Literary types know Henry James; psychologists, philosophers, and religion scholars know William James. In reality, the brothers' minds were inseparable, as the more than 800 letters they wrote to each other reveal. In this book, available from the UI Press, Hallman mines the letters for mutual affection and influence, painting a moving portrait of a relationship between two extraordinary men.
Deeply intimate, sometimes antagonistic, rife with wit, and on the cutting edge of art and science, the letters portray the brothers' relationship and measure the manner in which their dialogue helped shape, through the influence of their literary and intellectual output, the philosophy, science, and literature of the century that followed.
William and Henry James served as each other's muse and critic. For instance, the event of the death of Mrs. Sands illustrates what H'ry never stated: even if the "matter" of his fiction was light, the minds behind it lived and died as though it was very heavy indeed. He seemed to best understand this himself only after Wm fully fleshed out his system. "I can't now explain save by the very fact of the spell itself … that [Pragmatism] cast upon me," H'ry wrote in 1907. "All my life I have … unconsciously pragmatised."
Wm was never able to be quite so gracious in return. In 1868, he lashed out at the "every day" elements of two of H'ry's early stories, and then explained: "I have uttered this long rigmarole in a dogmatic manner, as one speaks, to himself, but of course you will use it merely as a mass to react against in your own way, so that it may serve you some good purpose." He believed he was doing H'ry a service as he criticized a growing tendency toward "over-refinement" or "curliness" of style. "I think it ought to be of use to you," he wrote in 1872, "to have any detailed criticism fm even a wrong judge, and you don't get much fm. any one else." For the most part, H'ry agreed. "I hope you will continue to give me, when you can, your free impression of my performance. It is a great thing to have some one write to one of one's things as if one were a 3d person & you are the only individual who will do this."
John J. McDermott, general editor of The Correspondence of William James, comments, "J.C. Hallman's cogent and imaginative musing on this fertile, conflicted, and brilliant literary correspondence…is rich in detail and important for our understanding of both William and Henry James."
The book is available at bookstores or from the UI Press, 800-621-2736 or www.uiowapress.org. Customers in Europe, the Middle East, or Africa may order from Eurospan Group at www.eurospanbookstore.com.
The Iowa Writers' Workshop is a graduate program in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all UI-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, call Jan Weissmiller at Prairie Lights in advance, 319-337-2681.
For a UI arts calendar and details about upcoming events visit the new Arts Iowa website.


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The Lovell Bulldogs wrestling team opened up the new season with a successful showing at the Powell Invitational Friday and Saturday. The team had two second-place grapplers, two third-place finishers, one fifth-place grappler and a sixth-place finisher.
Powell won the meet with 226.5 points, followed by Natrona County with 189 points, Thermopolis with 100 points and Campbell County with 77. Lovell placed fifth overall and second among the smaller schools with 71.5 points, 3.5 points ahead of Cody.
"It's a really tough tournament," assistant coach Skye Mickelson said. "To take 10 with us and place six is really good."
Junior Quinton Hecker placed second at 126 pounds. Hecker went 3-0 in pool wrestling Friday and
pinned Kaden Tescher of Wright in the quarterfinals Saturday in 1:06. Hecker then defeated Michael Maddox 5-2 in the semifinals before falling to Kyler Henderson of Natrona County 2-1 in overtime.
Sophomore Cardon Mickelson placed second at 106 pounds. Mickelson also went 3-0 in pool action Friday and received a bye in the quarterfinals Saturday. Mickelson defeated Kael Johnson of Natrona County 14-6 in the semifinals before falling to Colt Welsh of Campbell County in the championship match in 2:54.
Senior Alex Nicholson placed third at 120 pounds. Nicholson went 4-0 in pool play Friday and stuck Dalton Leach of Riverton in the quarterfinals Saturday. Nicholson then fell to Brady Stingley of Riverton in the semifinals in 4:48 but bounced back to pin Trevor Feller of Powell in 57 seconds in the third-place match.
Sophomore Asher Nicholson placed third at 132 pounds. He also went 4-0 in Friday's pool play and defeated Aden Rogge of Livingston, Mont., 8-5 in Saturday's quarterfinals. Nicholson then fell to Brady Deming of Cody 8-1 in the semifinals but then bounced back and crushed Riley Bennett of Powell 17-2 in the third-place match.
"I think Cardon, Quinton, Alex and Asher showed very well at their first tournament," coach Nick DeWitt said. "They were energized and ready to go on the mat. They showed a lot of perseverance throughout their matches and were always wrestling to the end."
Senior Kelly Powell placed fifth at 182 pounds. Powell went 2-2 in Friday's pool action and fell to Nate Hunt of Cody 7-3 in the quarterfinals Saturday. Powell then beat Aidin Barabos of Thunder Basin 5-3 in the consolation semifinals and Riley Shaffer of Thermopolis 8-5 in the fifth-place match.
Senior Kerry Powell placed sixth at 195 pounds. Powell fell to Tate Clutter of Greybull/Riverside 15-11 Saturday in the quarterfinals. After receiving a bye in the consolation semifinals, Powell fell to Chance Watt of Thermopolis 13-2 in the fifth-place match.
"It was good to see them finish in the top six," DeWitt said. "At times they showed what they are capable of and I look forward to seeing that higher caliber of wrestling come out of them as we continue our season."
DeWitt was pleased with the performance of his JV wrestlers in Powell. Bulldog grapplers that wrestled JV were freshman Aden Nicholson at 145 pounds, sophomore Myzek McArthur at 160 pounds and freshman Moises Leal at 285 pounds.
"It was good to see our three JV wrestlers all get a win," DeWitt said. "Myzek stood out on the first day, winning four of his five matches. You could see a true competitor on the mat. With a little more technique he will fit very nicely in our varsity lineup."
Overall, DeWitt was very proud with his team's performance in the first tournament of the season.
"I'm very pleased with the outcomes of our first tournament," the coach said. "We still have a long way to go as far as fine tuning our technique and getting into better conditioning. I take the blame for a few of the losses knowing that I could've helped prepare them better by making sure we were better conditioned. Fortunately, that is an easy fix with a group that is determined and dedicated as these young men are."
The Bulldogs will now travel to Worland to compete in the Battle of the Big Horns that begins Friday at 12:30 p.m. and continues at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
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Bridport Zip Code - Vermont
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The Bridport Zip Code is 05734.
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September 7, 2016
VAN BUREN, Mo – In an emergency, a blocked exit can be the difference between life and death for employees and customer alike. Yet, Dollar General – one of the nation's largest discount retailers – continues to ignore federal workplace safety inspectors who have found repeated instances where the company allows stacked merchandise to block exit routes.
Responding to a complaint, U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors again found blocked exits and other hazards, this time on Aug. 4, 2016, at the company's store in Van Buren. As a result, the agency issued one repeated, one serious citation and one other-than-serious safety citation on Sept. 1, 2016. The Van Buren store now faces proposed total penalties of $97,988.
Since 2010, OSHA has found more than 100 safety and health violations at Dollar General stores nationwide. Headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, the company operates more than 12,000 stores in 43 states and employs about 100,000 workers. In fiscal 2015, the retailer recorded sales of $20.4 billion.
"In an emergency, every second matters. Neither workers nor customers should have to fight through way through piles of merchandise to exit a building safely," said Bill McDonald, OSHA's area director in St. Louis. "As an organization, Dollar General must take responsibility to review its safety and health programs and fix these hazards at all of its stores nationwide now before tragedy strikes."
View current citations here.
The company has 15 business days from receipt of its citations to comply, request an informal conference with OSHA's area director, or contest the citations and proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
To ask questions, obtain compliance assistance, file a complaint, or report workplace hospitalizations, fatalities or situations posing imminent danger to workers, the public should call OSHA's toll-free hotline at 800-321-OSHA (6742) or the agency's St. Louis Area Office at 314-425-4249.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their employees. OSHA's role is to ensure these conditions for America's working men and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education and assistance. For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov.


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The Gunpowder river is flowing at a brisk 126 Cfs, is 57F and clear throughout much of the catch and release section. As a relative measure most wading anglers that have been experiencing ankle to shin deep water over the past month and will find that the river is knee to hip deep for the weekend! if you're an early riser, Tricos in #22-24 range have made for great dry fly fishing. Big fish are on the feed! We have great conditions on the Gunpowder for fishing large terrestrials and streamers and a sink-tip line could be a lot of fun in the boulder pools. One can always swing a caddis through the riffles and find a fish or two.
Thanks to Aaron Holmes for the great pictures and report from July 22:
Hey guys,
I did ok with the terrestrials yesterday caught a nice rainbow with a foam ant… Bout 12 inches or so.
The pic is of a little rainbow, both were feisty though. I never seem to have the camera out when I hook the bigger ones.
Also got a pic of the beaver too.
Thanks for everything.
Aaron Holmes aka. The other Aaron.
and to John Bilotta for his report:
Thursday 7-16 we had a very nice late afternoon on the upper section. Caught five browns – two on # 14 stimulator, one on a #16 tan caddis, one on your small brown hopper, and one a green midge pupa. The best part of the day was from 7:30 p.m till dark, lots of fish feeding. The water was pretty low, slow and clear in most sections. Really needed to be quiet in your wading and presentation, and we kept our 6x leader generally about 12 feet. We wet-waded, which was nice given the air temperature felt about 90.
As usual, thanks again for your advice.
John Bilotta


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Anxiety / Stress
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Anxiety Care http://www.anxietycare.org.uk/
International Stress Management Association http://www.isma.org.uk/
Social Anxiety UK http://www.social-anxiety.org.uk/
The Stress Management Society http://www.stress.org.uk/
Support for Learning: Managing Stress as a Student https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/student-stress/
Anxiety Social Net – A social network for people struggling with anxiety disorders and other mental health issues. They offer free information, Q&A, Blogs and functionality, similar to social networking sites such as Facebook. Their network has over 20.000 users and has been featured in numerous media outlets including ADAA (Anxiety and depression association of America) and GoodTheraphy.org "Best of 2012: GoodTherapy.org's Top 10 Websites for Anxiety".
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Vidyasaarathi MPCL Scholarship Renewal For Engineering, Nursing, ITI & B.Ed Students 2019-20
Organisation : Vidyasaarathi, MPCL
Scholarship Name : MPCL Scholarship Renewal 2019-20
Applicable For : Engineering, Nursing, ITI and B.Ed Students
Application Last Date : 20/01/2020 (Date is Extended)
Website : https://www.vidyasaarathi.co.in/Vidyasaarathi/scholarship#
|You can ask questions or answer questions about this scholarship.
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Vidyasaarathi MPCL Scholarship Scheme
Malana Power Company Limited invites renewal of scholarship applications from Engineering, Nursing, ITI and B.Ed Students for the year 2019-20.
Related / Similar Post : vidyasaarathi.co.in Scholarship 2020
Who Can Apply?
Nursing :
** Students studying full time 4 year course in Nursing from any recognized institute located in India.
** Qualification criteria – Minimum 50% in HSC,
** Course Name – B.Sc.(Nursing)-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)
** Students pursuing any ITI course like Electrician, Turner, Fitter etc. i.e.(10th+1, 10th+2). Institute should be affiliated by National Accreditation Board for Education and Training (NABET).
** Qualification criteria – Minimum 35% in SSC,
** Course Name – Any
B.Ed :
** Students studying full time 2 year course in B.Ed from any institute located in India, Institute should be have valid NAAC Accreditation and NCTE Approval.
** Qualification criteria – Minimum 50% in Graduation,
** Course Name – B.Ed.-Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Engineering :
** Students studying full time 4 year course in Engineering from any institute located in India
** Minimum 50% in Class 10, Minimum 50% in Class 12, Minimum 50% in Diploma
Note :
** Preference would be given to students from the state of Himachal Pradesh.
** Scheme is available to only student whose family income is between 0.00 – 500000.00
** This scheme is not applicable to MPCL employees and their children.
Important Dates
** Starting date to apply for the scholarship is 09/10/2019
** Last date to complete the application form is 20/01/2020
How to Apply?
Just follow the below steps to apply for the MPCL Renewal Scholarship Scheme 2019.
There are 3 easy steps to Apply for Scholarship
1. Sign Up : Register in Vidyasaarathi Portal
2. Complete Profile : Complete the profile information with all necessary details
3. Search & Apply : Search for relevant schemes in which you are eligible and apply for scholarship
Sign Up
1. Visit the Vidyasaarathi official website through the URL https://www.vidyasaarathi.co.in/Vidyasaarathi/index
2. Then Click the Sign Up link in the right top corner of the home page.
Complete Profile
3. Fill the below details to complete your Registration,
Step 1 : Select your Title [Mr/Miss/Mrs]
Step 2 : Enter Your First Name [Ram]
Step 3 : Enter Your Last Name [Kumar]
Step 4 : Enter Your Mobile Number [9876543210]
Step 5 : Enter Your Email Id [firstname.lastname@example.com]
Step 6 : Enter Your Password
Step 7 : Retype Your Password
Step 8 : Enter the Captcha code
Step 9 : Accept the Terms & Conditions and Click Submit button
** Once student click on 'Submit'* button, system will send account activation link on registered Email ID.
** Students have to click on the link to validate the E-mail ID within 24 hours of successful registration.
** Then student can use the activated Login ID and password to enter into the Vidyasaarathi portal. (Fields marked with (*) asterisk sign are mandatory fields for registration in Vidyasaarathi portal).
Search & Apply
Search for relevant 'MPCL Renewal Scholarship Scheme' schemes in which you are eligible and apply for scholarship.
Documents Required
1. Domicile Certificate
2. Proof of Identity
3. Student Active Bank Passbook
4. Admission Confirmation letter
5. 10th and 12th or Diploma Mark sheet 1st year passing mark sheet (for 2nd year students) 2nd year passing mark sheet (for 3rd year students) 3rd year passing mark sheet (for 4th year students)
6. Bonafide Certificate
7. College Fees Receipts
8. Latest Income Certificate
9. Optional document PAN No/Voter id card/Passport All documents uploaded shall be clear and must be in .jpeg or .png file only
Scholarship Amount
** Nursing Students can receive financial aid upto 30000/- maximum.
** ITI Students can receive financial aid upto 20000/- maximum.
** B.Ed Students can receive financial aid upto 30000/- maximum.
** Engineering Students can receive financial aid upto 20000/- maximum.
1. Can I edit the information already saved and up-to what time?
All the information can be edited till the closure of application form. After final submission, your application will be forwarded to the next level and application hereby cannot be edited.
2. What if I forget password of my Login ID?
You can click on "Forgot password" option provided on the Login page of Vidyasaarathi Portal and you will be asked to provide your registered e-mail address. Vidyasaarathi Portal will send a system generated password on your registered email address.
3. I have not received the activation link on my registered email address?
Please check your Spam Mail / Junk folder, the mail sometimes fall in this section of your mailbox. If the mail is not found there, you can contact us on grievance [AT] Vidyasaarathi.co.in or call our customer care number 022-40904484.
4. What will be the Maximum Scholarship Reward available?
The maximum amount of scholarship that can be rewarded, will be less than or equal to the educational course fees as stated in the admission certificate or fee receipt. Also the Scholarship amount is subject to differ from scheme to scheme, Institute to Institute and from course to course.
5. What is Scholarship Reimbursement?
Instances where the student has already paid the educational fees for the current academic year, in those cases the amount of scholarship will be disbursed to the student bank account against the paid fee receipt duly acknowledged by the educational institution.
Instances where the student has already paid the educational fees for the current academic year, in those cases the amount of scholarship will be disbursed to the student bank account against the paid fee receipt duly acknowledged by the educational institution.
Student's Helpdesk
Vidyasaarathi Helpdesk
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Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel,
Mumbai – 400 013.
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Roster Management Practice Questioned
The mention of Title IX results in different reactions from different people. I've always found myself at somewhat of a cross roads with Title IX. I have been active in the wrestling community most of my life and have seen opportunities eliminated in that sport. I am also a female who greatly benefited from Title IX. Along comes the Quinnipiac injunction, and Title IX has become a national issue once again.
On May 22, 2009 a federal judge issued an injunction preventing Quinnipiac from dropping its women's volleyball program or any other female opportunities. The ACLU of Connecticut has taken on the case for the women's volleyball student-athletes and coaches. Expect this case to get more and more interesting as it unfolds and moves forward in the judicial process. During the hearing last week, it came to light that Quinnipiac set roster minimums (floors) for its women's sports and roster maximums (ceilings) for its men's sports. This has become common practice nationally in order to ensure compliance with the proportionality prong of Title IX. However, what makes the Quinnipiac case interesting is that beyond these roster management numbers they were allowing men's sports to cut student-athletes prior to the first competition and then add them back after that competition, and on the women's side, coaches were carrying their minimums through the first competition without equipment or uniforms and then most of the women who were not allowed to travel or have uniforms and equipment would quit. Continue reading
Collegiate Athletics Not Escaping Economic Concerns
The current state of the economy has people buzzing not only in Washington, but around college campuses all over the country as well. As institutions are coping with decreasing state aid and dwindling endowments, tough decisions are being made on every campus and athletics has not been immune. To date, six Division I institutions have officially dropped a total of 10 sports for the 2009-10 academic year. Unfortunately, the dropping of sports will only increase as institutions process the realities of their FY10 budgets.
If you look at the Division I institutions that have officially announced the dropping of sport programs for FY10 [Portland State, Wagner, Pepperdine, Northern Iowa, Vermont, Iona], none of these schools are considered Division I powerhouses. Couple the fact that they all have limited budgets and resources with an economic downturn, and you create a recipe for needing to make tough and radical decisions. Having been involved in the wrestling community most of my life, I am certainly not an advocate for dropping sport programs.


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Guests, Golf and Grub
The Guest List
You may have recently become engaged. You are filled with excitement and sharing the news with family and friends. Once the initial excitement wears off, the reality of planning your wedding hits you and your partner. One of the first things on the to do list is creating a guest list. For many, this can become a daunting task because depending on your budget you may need to eliminate friends or family from the list.
Langdon Farms Golf Club offers wedding ceremonies and reception packages at an affordable cost that can accommodate 300 guests or more during the summer months as additional guests can be seated on the surrounding lawn. The Red Shed is located on the lawn and has a rustic, open-air design.
The Golf Course
If you choose to have your wedding ceremony at Langdon Farms Golf Club, you will have the option of saying your vows on The Red Shed Lawn. Overlooking the 18th green, The Red Shed Lawn is the most popular spot for wedding ceremonies. You and your guests will be surrounded by coral bark maple, cherry and dogwood trees, as well as vibrant flower beds, which makes a perfect outdoor wedding venue.
Did we forget to mention Langdon Farms has a premiere golf course. The golf course is a perfect option for the golf lovers on your guest list. It also allows the groom and his groomsmen time to unwind and relax before the big day by taking in 18 holes of golf.
The Grub
An exclusive on-site catering service offers a wide variety of menus that will fit your desire and budget. Food and bar packages are based on a per person price, so it is easy to pencil out an estimate of the cost. An event staff is included and full ceremony and reception set-up and breakdown is provided.
Langdon Farms Golf Club offers a wide selection when it comes to the catering menus. A list of Hors d'oeuvres (chilled and warm) ranging from bruschetta, caprese skewers, pinwheels and warm Hor d'oeuvres such as seafood cakes, crab wontons and coconut shrimp… To view the full list click HERE.
Choose from your choice of a traditional buffet, themed buffets or plated entrees. Brunch options are also available. To view the full list of options click HERE. For your convenience, bar and beverage service is available at package pricing that is set per person, per hour of service. Bar set-up and one bartender is included and can accommodate up to 175 guests. Parties of 175 or more will require an additional bartender at an additional cost. To view the full list of options click HERE.
Let Langdon Farms Golf Club make the planning process as smooth as possible. Schedule a tour today or contact one of our on-site wedding coordinators for more information by clicking HERE.


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A study of the teaching and learning of expository and persuasive writing in English in Norwegian upper secondary level elective English classes.
Master thesis
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- Master's theses (HF-IKS) [289]
This qualitative case study investigates the teaching and learning of writing in English in Norwegian upper secondary level elective English classes, namely International English, Social Studies English and English Literature and Culture, with a focus on expository and persuasive writing. According to a report by Lødding and Aamodt (2015), university students in Norway struggle to write academic texts. The aim was to find out to what extent and how expository and persuasive writing was taught in the elective English subjects in the light of poor writing skills reported amongst first year university students. It was also to find out how the students experienced the teaching of writing and expository and persuasive writing. The case study comprised five upper secondary schools in Rogaland county. The subjects were five English teachers and a sample of their students. Including both the teachers' and the students' perspectives increased the validity of the study. The study used two different methods, namely semi-structured interviews with the teachers and focus-group interviews with the students. The data included information about how the students were instructed in writing expository and persuasive texts, their strategies when writing, the feedback they received, and how they were assessed. The teacher interviews revealed that only one of the five teachers explicitly taught expository and persuasive writing. The other teachers taught the essay or the five-paragraph essay, which supports the findings of Horverak (2015). Most of the interviewed teachers taught the essay instead of expository and persuasive writing in order to make writing easier for their students. Other findings were that the teachers seemed to focus on the structure of the text when teaching writing and the majority of the students deployed writing strategies that were related to this. Furthermore, the norm was for the teachers to give written post-product feedback. None of the students had participated in process writing thus far in the course, thus supporting the studies of Bø (2014) and Vik (2013), who found that process writing was seldom practised in English at the upper secondary level. In terms of feedback, there was a discrepancy between the teachers, on the one hand, who claimed that they gave extensive feedback, and many students, on the other hand, who felt that the feedback lacked specificity and depth. All the teachers used example texts when instructing writing, which was deemed beneficial and valuable by the students. This thesis has added to the research on English writing at the upper secondary level in Norway, with its focus on expository and persuasive writing in the elective English classes. It has provided insight into how writing is instructed at this level of English in the sample schools, from the perspectives of both the teachers and students, and this contributes to understanding how writing is taught in the elective English classes.
Master's thesis in Literacy


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Hibbing, MNHome Menu
This information applies only to those Level 3 offenders who are living in the community.
- Thomas Kenneth Galatz : Level 3 Sex Offender as of 10/27/2016
- Billy Mike Peterson: Level 3 Sex Offender as of 02/03/2019
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- Level 1 - Lowest level. Chance of reoffense are very low. Information is only shared in law enforcement.
- Level 2 - Higher possibility of reoffense. Information is shared between law enforcement and care centers and schools.
- Level 3* - Higher chance of reoffense. Release requires complete community notification, shared through a public meeting.
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LeBron James, Mario Chalmers and the Heat celebrate as they win Game 4 vs the Thunder
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This is my 100th blog entry since I returned to blogging last April so let's get it on with today's edition of the 2012 NBA Finals Blog.
The Miami Heat are now one win away from the NBA Championship as they win Game 4 of the 2012 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the American Airlines Arena 104-98. The Heat rallied from a 17 point first half deficit and now lead the series 3-1. The Heat shot 39% from 3 point range compared to the Thunder who only shot 19%. Game 5 will be back in Miami on June 22 as the Heat will have the opportunity to win the title in front of their home crowd, while the Thunder would look to extend the series by forcing a Game 6 back in Oklahoma City with a win in Game 5.
LeBron James led the Heat with a near triple-double 26 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists with 2 steals on 10-20 FG shooting, 1-4 3PT shooting and 5-8 FT shooting. Dwayne Wade and Mario Chalmers each scored 25 points. Wade also added 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks on 8-19 FG shooting, 2-3 3PT shooting and 7-9 FT shooting. Chalmers added 3 assists and 2 steals on 9-15 FG shooting, 3-9 3PT shooting and 4-5 FT shooting. Chris Bosh added 13 points and 9 rebounds on 6-12 FG shooting.
Russell Westbrook led the Thunder with 43 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists on 20-32 FG shooting and 3-3 FT shooting. Kevin Durant added 28 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals on 9-19 FG shooting, 1-5 3PT shooting and 9-9 FT shooting. James Harden off the bench pulled down 10 rebounds with 8 points on 2-10 FG shooting, 1-5 3PT shooting and 3-4 FT shooting.
2012 NBA Finals Board
On Friday, my PRIDE is on the line. Hoping for the best.


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Dr. William Whelan was the third Chief of the US Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
Whelan was born September 1808, in Philadelphia. Upon his graduation from the University of Pennsylvania in 1828, Dr. Whelan was commissioned a surgeon's mate in the U.S. Navy. His service included duty in the West Indian Squadron, Naval Hospital, Pensacola, FL, where he was on duty during the prevalence there of smallpox and yellow fever, at Naval Hospital Chelsea, MA, and the Navy Yard, Philadelphia. He was promoted passed assistant surgeon in 1834 and was commissioned surgeon on 9 February 1837. From 1837 to 1840, he served in the Pacific aboard USS Falmouth. From 1843 to 1845 he served as fleet surgeon in the Mediterranean Squadron and again from 1849 to 1852. He was appointed Chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery 23 September 1853, by the President Franklin Pierce and confirmed by Congress 23 January 1854. He held this office until his death 11 June 1865. He was thus Chief of Bureau during the American Civil War and the troubled period that preceded that conflict.


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Here is the latest banana bread recipe I tried. I made some for a weekend trip back home, and this bread ended up accompanying us through a blizzard in which we got stranded and slept in a church overnight until the roads cleared.
This recipe (adapted from sugarandspice-celeste.blogspot.com) makes 2 loaves. I doubled it and froze the extras.
Cream Cheese Banana Nut Bread AKA Blizzard Bread
3/4 c. butter, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. sugar
2 large eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 mashed bananas
1 cup roughly chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat just until blended. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt then gradually add to butter mixture beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in bananas, pecans, and vanillla. Spoon batter into 2 greased and floured 8×4″ loafpans.
Bake at 350F for 1 hour or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean and sides pull away from pan, shielding with aluminum foil last 15 minutes to prevent browning. Cool bread in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and cool 30 minutes on wire racks before slicing.
To freeze: after bread is completely cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap OR foil then seal in a ziplock bag. Mark the date with a Sharpie (keeps for up to 3 months).
***As a sidenote, I saved the peels and put them in the freezer until spring/summer, so I can blend them up and bury them next to our rose bushes as a fertilizer.


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I.Leaf - Suspension OLED Light (BB 80.10)
by Blackbody
Totally customizable product. Please do not add to cart but contact the store for more information.
The I.Leaf is a new evolution of the I.Rain, with pixels in a leafy shape, which enhances the feeling of lightness and fluctuation as well as adding further creative possibilities.
The latest OLED suspension designed by Thierry Gaugain for Blackbody. This composition can be adapted in size, height and number of OLED in order to fit to your projects. The I.Rain product family is composed of a range of product having any requested number of pixels, in addition to all the flexibility of custom made suspensions adapted to stair tubes, showrooms or corridors.
OLEDs organic light-emitting diodes form 2 mm thin luminous surfaces. They belong to the family of semi-conductor lighting sources just like LEDs, which are commonly used for outdoor lighting and automobiles. However, OLEDs rely on organic substances such as carbon and hydrogen to emit light. OLED lighting solutions give rise to a new use for light. Long-lasting (50,000 hour life), ultra flat, glare-free, and heat-free, these luminous panes are reinventing home lighting.
Light becomes a fully functional material, which adopts an endless variety of forms or colours, enabling architects as well as designers to explore innovative and personalized approaches. As such, it allows lamp designers to associate lighting with visual and tactile senses, bringing life to their creations.
Blackbody is the global leader in applying cutting-edge OLED (organic light emitting diodes) technology to lighting design.They have collaborated with leading designers such as Thierry Gaugain to create ceiling, table, floor and wall lights which are unlike anything else in the market. Many of these designs can be customised, enabling architects and designers to realise solutions to suit particular requirements for both private and commercial spaces.
- Designed by Thierry Gaugin
- OLED (organic light emitting diodes) technology
- Pixel light lifespan: over than 50,000 hours
- I.Leaf Custom Per pixel - minimum Euro 90.00 + VAT
- Delivery: approximately 10 weeks
Please contact us using the form below or by email for your quotation.