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It is claimed that annually about 131.4 million children are birthed throughout the globe. If you are not one of the moms and dads holding among those babies as well as you feel that you need to be, you have choices. There are specialists that have the ability to assist with the most common the inability to conceive problems recognized. They can help you. Even if your only redemption is science as well as in-vitro fertilizing of your fully grown eggs. Nonetheless, it is essential that when you pick an IVF specialist Singapore, you select just the most effective.
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IVF was initial recognized as an effective way to have kids on July 25, 1978, when the initial child lady was born after IVF. This innovation birth took place in England. Since then, greater than 8 million children have actually been born after an effective in-vitro fertilization treatment. The numbers verify that the only individuals that are not holding a baby in their arms are the ones that might not really want to have youngsters. It additionally proves that if you feel a case of empty arms and also you desire an infant to hold, you can have it.
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As soon as whatever that can be handled has actually been managed, your medical professional will begin prepping you for the fertilization. This could likewise consist of hormonal agents and also completely recognizing your regular monthly cycle, as it pertains to egg maturation and also ovulation.
The very first point that will certainly take place when you claim that you intend to attempt IVF is that your medical professional will certainly intend to completely examine you to uncover why you may not have the ability to develop normally. They will consider your eggs, your partner's sperm, the form of your reproductive system, and more. If there is an issue, your physician might intend to carry out procedures or supply you with hormonal agents to see if it can enhance your opportunities of effective fertilization.
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On the day of your treatment, your eggs will certainly be extracted as well as incorporated with your partner's sperm. Fed eggs will then be placed back within you where they can ideally implant. Your physician may provide you recommendations on how to raise your possibilities. In about 2 weeks, your physician will want to do a pregnancy test. There is a threat that it will be unfavorable on the initial attempt, however there is an also better possibility that it will certainly be positive. If it is positive, after that very soon, you will be holding your little bundle of joy and your life will be perfect due to the fact that you chose the right IVF specialist Singapore.


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It is possible to take a mortgage on a second home or holiday home, assuming that your income will be adequate to cover the new mortgage plus existing credit commitments. Lenders will typically require a larger deposit on a second home.
However, be aware that some lenders will look on this as commercial development finance and may not be happy to lend for that purpose.
Another potential problem can be the condition of the property. If the mortgage valuation flags up major problems or indicates the property is not habitable, the lender may refuse to lend or retain part or all of the mortgage until the necessary works are completed.
If you are raising the mortgage against the new property, then you will ideally need a deal without an early repayment charge so that there is no cost when you sell the property and pay off the mortgage.
An alternative is to release equity from your current property in order to purchase the new property outright. Again, it will require that there is enough equity and income to support the new mortgage but, as it is against your own home, it will avoid the issues with valuation on the new property.
Short-term funding options from bridging lenders would be another option, although the rates will be higher than standard mortgages.
Finally, it is worth bearing in mind that lenders will often want a property to have been owned for at least six months prior to it being sold on.


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Let's say you arrive in your private plane and are ready to start your Vail or Beaver Creek adventure. You'll want to store your plane out of the elements, to "cover your tail," in Vail HangAIR parlance. The company has several hangars under construction.


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Acabo de colocar o OpenID a funcionar no site. Espero que esteja assim mais acessível todos
OpenID is a decentralized single sign-on system. Using OpenID-enabled sites, web users do not need to remember traditional authentication tokens such as username and password. Instead, they only need to be previously registered on a website with an OpenID "identity provider" (IdP). Since OpenID is decentralized, any website can employ OpenID software as a way for users to sign in; OpenID solves the problem without relying on any centralized website to confirm digital identity.
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District Board Changes
The Western District Board regretfully announces that Dongho Chang has resigned from his Western District Vice President position. Over the past year, his work commitments have grown considerably, and he has decided to take this step to ensure that the District's members and initiatives are afforded the attention they deserve. His duties have been reassigned to the rest of the Board members for the remainder of his term. We appreciate Dongho's consideration the District's interests in making this difficult decision.
As you can imagine this has left the Board with important decisions regarding our on-going elections process. Due to the proximity of the upcoming elections and considering the necessary experience and District knowledge that a Presidential candidate should have, the Board has asked Mark Spencer to run for a second presidential term. Cathy Leong will remain as Past President, and Neelam Dorman will be the candidate for Vice President.
Concurrently, the Board has been discussing a revision to the District's elections procedures to reduce the time after which the immediate Past President must wait before running for International Director. Currently, there is a gap of approximately one year between the end of the Past President's term and the start of the International Director term. The change would allow the Past President to campaign for International Director while serving in office thus reducing the amount of time that a potential International Director candidate is actively engaged in current Board issues or actions. Recent changes on the Board present an opportunity to enact the revisions while minimizing the impact of the Vice President's resignation on the on-going elections process.
We thank you in advance for your support of the Western District and pledge to continue to work in the best interests of the District and all of our members. If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Rodriguez, International Director.


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United States warns its citizens not to go to Venezuela
The United States asked this week to avoid traveling to Venezuela, raising the risk to its citizens in terms of security after the elections in the South American country in which the President Nicolás Maduro was re-elected, reported El Nuevo Herald. Find out next all the details on the matter.
"Reconsider trips to Venezuela due to crimes, civil unrest, poor health infrastructure and arbitrary arrests and detentions of US citizens", the State Department said in an update dated May 29 to its travel advice for that country.
Venezuela happened to be at level three on a scale of four, prior to the current request of not to travel. Also at level three are Cuba, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Turkey and Lebanon, as well as many African countries.
The State Department directly recommended "not traveling" on roads outside of Caracas at nightfall, in particular from Simón Bolívar International Airport to the capital, as well as visiting some Caracas neighborhoods, such as the popular neighborhoods of Petare and 23 de Enero, as well as border zones with Colombia.
"Violent crimes, such as homicides, armed robberies, kidnappings of people and vehicles, are common", it warned. The State Department also said that political demonstrations take place "often on short notice" and the "strong response" of the security forces includes the use of tear gas and pepper and rubber bullets against the participants. These protests may end in looting and vandalism.
Regarding the border area with Colombia, was recommended not approaching 80 km from the border due to the presence of armed groups in the Venezuelan states of Zulia, Táchira and Apure. "Cross-border violence, kidnapping, drug trafficking and smuggling occur frequently in these areas. Some victims of kidnapping are released after paying the ransom, while others are killed," was declared.
On May 15, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States raised the sanitary risk in Venezuela to three, calling on Americans to "avoid non-essential trips" to that country, given the lack of medicines and supplies. After the elections of May 20, in which Maduro won a second term until 2025, experts predict a worsening of the social and economic crisis in the oil country, reflected in the shortage of food and medicine, hyperinflation, severe recession and the fall of the production of crude.


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International strategies of business incubation: the USA, Germany and Russia
In this paper we examine strategies of business incubation in the following countries: the USA, Germany and Russia using both a comparative theoretical analysis of different performance criteria of business incubators and interviewing experts who work directly with startup companies. We find that there are more differences than similarities between the strategies of business incubation in these countries. The USA prove to be far ahead of Germany and especially Russia in supporting start-ups. The study might impact a business practice in the way of clarifying the most significant characteristics and general trends of business incubation strategies in the countries mentioned to take them into account in the process of launching and developing startup companies in one or another country.
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Update to The Medicines Company Investor & Analyst Day on November 5
As previously announced, The Medicines Company (NASDAQ:MDCO) will host an Investor & Analyst Day on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The Investor and Analyst Day presentations will start at 8:25 am and go to 12:30 pm Eastern Time. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 am to 8:25 am. MDCO business and science leaders, with invited experts, will provide a comprehensive overview of the Company's business and strategies for growth at what promises to be a highly informative event.
The session will also be webcast with a link available at The Medicines Company's website http://www.themedicinescompany.com.
About The Medicines Company
The Medicines Company's purpose is to save lives, alleviate suffering and contribute to the economics of healthcare by focusing on 3000 leading acute/intensive care hospitals worldwide. Its vision is to be a leading provider of solutions in three areas: serious infectious disease care, acute cardiovascular care and surgery and perioperative care. The company operates in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions with global centers today in Parsippany, NJ, USA and Zurich, Switzerland.
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The 6 Best USB Fingerprint Scanners for PCs and Laptops
As operating systems and websites begin to support fingerprint biometric scans, you'll find modern-day laptops typically come preinstalled with a fingerprint reader. If you're running on older hardware, however, don't think about throwing it away just yet; you can still add this functionality by grabbing a USB reader instead.
Here's our selection of the best USB fingerprint readers on the market today.
1. PQI Mini USB Fingerprint Reader
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PQI's Mini USB Fingerprint Reader is a fantastic choice for bringing your old hardware up to speed. It's designed to be compatible with Windows 10's new Windows Hello feature, but it is also suitable for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users too.
One of the best features of this reader is its 360-degree scanning capability. You don't have to worry about how the USB device is oriented; just plug it in where it's most convenient. When it's time to scan your finger, the reader will take your orientation into account when comparing it to the record it has on file.
It has enough room to store up to 10 different fingerprint profiles. This is great for shared use, as well as having backup finger in case one gets dirty or injured. PQI's reader is available at a very affordable price, which makes this a good choice for someone starting out with fingerprint scanners. An added benefit is its petite size so that it's easy to carry around with you.
2. Verifi P2000 Fingerprint Reader
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If you have a desktop setup where you can't easily reach the USB ports, it's best to use a scanner that you place on the table beside you. The Verifi P2000 Fingerprint Reader is one of the best examples of this kind of scanner, and is definitely worth considering if you're looking for a reader that will sit neatly on your desk.
The scanner is made of a rugged metal that will withstand a lot of use. Despite its robust design, it has a good fingerprint detection ratio, so you're not constantly swiping your finger over it to get a match. In most cases, just a single swipe will be enough.
Verifi was about to design the P2000 with a robust and durable screen without affecting the scan results. As such, while this reader is lightweight and easy to carry, you'll find that it'll withstand a lot more usage than other models.
3. Kensington VeriMark
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For the ultimate small fingerprint reader that does it all, try the Kensington VeriMark. It has 360-degree fingerprint scanning and is small enough to be portable. What makes this scanner worthy of your money, however, is the additional features that come with it.
It keeps all of its stored data secure. Once it scans a fingerprint image and encrypts it, you aren't able to reverse the process to unencypt the images. This makes it resilient against hackers who target the hardware to extract sensitive biometric data.
It also uses a bespoke fingerprint template that only Kensington knows how to use. This makes it more secure and keeps your biometric details safe as a result.
It can also be used in older USB-A ports, regardless of the version type. If you use USB-C, you can plug it into a USB-C to USB-A adapter to get it working. This makes it a great choice for pairing up with older hardware that doesn't include newer USB ports.
4. Benns Fingerprint Reader Analyzer
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Benns' Fingerprint Reader Analyzer takes some of the hassle out of fingerprint scanning. Normally, a scanner would take a single snapshot and compare all future scans to that one image. This means that if something's a little off with the initial image, you may find your future scans have a lower success rate.
This scanner, however, features an algorithm that builds a profile of you as you use it. The more you use it, the smarter it gets, and the higher the success rate on scans. This learning algorithm also makes it efficient at preventing forged fingerprints. With knowledge of all your previous scans in its database, it makes it more efficient at catching out any phony prints that hackers can use to subvert the system.
In fact, the data shows it's very effective at catching hacking attempts. Its False Acceptance Rate (FAR) is less than 0.002%, meaning hackers will have a hard time cracking into this device. At the same time, it doesn't come down hard on legitimate users, with a False Recognition Rate of just three percent.
5. IDEM BioScan Compact
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If you'd like some customization options with your fingerprint scanner, try the IDEM BioScan Compact.
You can download optional software from their website that enables some additional functionality. This includes encrypting files and folders with a fingerprint scan, as well as saving your username and passwords for websites in its password manager. This then allows you to logon to any site with just the swipe of your finger.
Away from the additional software features, the BioScan Compact is still a solid fingerprint scanner. It can store up to 10 fingerprints, has a small physical size, and includes anti-forgery technology.
6. Blucoil SecuGen Hamster Pro 20
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The Blucoil SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 is the ideal USB fingerprint scanner for professional settings. However, its advanced security does come at a cost; it is almost double the price of the other scanners on this list.
It is also one of the very few scanners on the market that has official Linux support. So, whether you're a Linux or Windows user, this fingerprint scanner should be more than suitable for your needs.
The SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 is resistant to dust, water, scratches, shocks, and impact damage. It is even able to detect, and reject, traces of fingerprints left over from previous scans. It conserves energy too, shutting off when not in use.
Adding Extra Security With Fingerprint Scanners
From phones to operating systems, we see greater compatibility with fingerprint scanners as the years go on. If your machine doesn't support fingerprint scans, there's no need to despair; there's plenty of great options for you to choose from!
Now that you've got yourself a scanner, how about using it to log into Windows 10 with your finger scan How to Log Into Windows 10 With Finger Scans & Facial Recognition Instead of using a password or PIN, you might be better off using fingerprint scans or facial recognition! But there are a few risks associated with them. Here's what you need to know. Read More ?
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GAELIC Life columnist Kevin Cassidy has praised the manner in which Fermanagh manager Rory Gallagher dealt with the Seamus Quigley issue.
Analysing Sunday's famous win over Monaghan, Cassidy said that Gallagher showed both authority and know-how when dropping the Roslea attacker for a disciplinary breach.
"He could just have easily ruled with the Iron fist and sure who would question him after what he has pulled off to date? He is smarter than that though and he knows that Quigley might just be needed down the line."
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Parking is to be in Lot K extension. See the map here.
Location and Directions
Seahawk Softball/ Boseman Field
601 S College Road
Wilmington NC 28403
After turning onto Hurst Drive from S College Road, take Hurst to the Lot K extension parking lot and walk towards the entrance of the stadium which can be seen across the street from the tennis courts and this parking lot.
Check In
Check in begins 30 minutes before camp starts. The building next to the front entrance of our stadium is where you will check in for camp unless your camp confirmation emails notes otherwise.
Team Camps & Group Clinics those interested in group or team clinics please contact Kama tucker and my email at email@example.com for more info!!
If a player is unable to attend camp, there will be a $50 fee for single day and $100 for multi day camp. We can only provide a partial refund if we receive written (or email) documentation 1 week prior to the beginning of camp. After that time no refunds can be given. The application processing fee and any credit card fees are nonrefundable.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch, but they cannot be inside at any time our camp moves indoors. Parents are also prohibited from our covered shelter as overthrown pitching balls, batted balls, etc are a greater risk and we have had too many issues with parents being in a dangerous zone during camp. There is over 600 seats for you to choose from to sit in. If it rains, we do not have a place for you to watch and stay dry if we are still working at camp. We are doing this for liability purposes and appreciate you staying out of our covered facility for all Seahawk Softball camps.
Returned Check Policy
If a check that was used to pay a camper's registration fee is returned, the involved sport's camp administrator shall attempt to contact the account holder to collect payment. If the full cost of attendance has not been received within 60 days of the check being returned, the camp administrator will turn over the delinquent account to a collection agency or the District Attorney's Office.
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Gina Matkin
ALEC 866 - Leadership and Diversity
ALEC 102 - Interpersonal Skills for Leadership
Other Courses/Course Development
ALEC 801 - Theoretical Foundations of Leadership
ALEC 410/810 - Environmental Leadership
ALEC 466/866 - Leadership & Diversity (Developed and Taught)
ALEC 802 - Developing Leadership Capacity in Organizations & Communities
The overall purpose of Dr. Matkin's research is to develop globally and environmentally responsible leaders, and leadership capacity for organizations and communities. This work is addressed in two specific ways:
- Understanding and promoting developmental models of teaching, learning and leading in order to prepare leaders for an increasingly-complex and global workplace,
- Exploring what creates culturally competent leaders and the outcomes of those leaders in helping to create vibrant and sustainable businesses, organizations, and communities.
Dr. Matkin's research has provided evidence of positive outcomes of culturally competent leaders and leadership in a variety of contexts (see publications below). Data collected both quantitatively and qualitatively have helped better inform the study of leadership and organizational/community development about the importance of culturally competent leaders. Research being conducted in collaboration with doctoral students further explores leadership and cultural competence in contexts such as: study abroad programs, agricultural education, the military, and college of agriculture/natural resources classrooms.
A recently approved ARD/HATCH project (Accession Number: 1011704) extends this work in a collaborative venture with Dr. Karen Cannon in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Communication. The project "Social and digital media and the role of cultural competence in development of students' communication competencies about agriculture and natural resources issues," explores the relationship of cultural competence and communication competencies using social and digital media to both train and aid in assessing students' competencies in both of these areas.
Dr. Gina Matkin is a Professor in Leadership Studies. She also serves in an administrative appointment with the William H. Thompson Scholars Learning Community as Faculty Coordinator. She advises students the undergraduate Agricultural Education – Leadership Option program as well as the Master's in Leadership Education and the Doctoral program in Human Sciences with a Specialization in Leadership Studies.
Dr. Matkin earned a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in Human Sciences with a Leadership Studies Specialization, a Masters Degree from Iowa State University in Adult Education, Sociology, and Women's Studies, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and General Science Education from Southeast Missouri State University. As a former high school and middle school science/biology teach and a training and development professional for many years, she has first hand experience in the professional needs of students and organizations in both education and industry.
Dr. Matkin has a passion for advising graduate student research and furthering research in the field by inspiring future researchers. Her publication record clearly shows a focus on collaboration in research and grant-writing activities She is known for her expertise in high quality, rigorous qualitative research and currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies. She has also been a reviewer for Psychological Reports, Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, Journal of Leadership Studies, Journal of Agricultural Education, Group and Organizational Studies, and the Institute of Behavioral and Applied Management Journal, as well as many conferences. She served as the Global Issues and Diversity Track Chair for the Midwest Academy of Management from 2010 - 2013.
Dr. Matkin has been a Co-PI on two successful USDA Higher Education Challenge Grants (totaling $300,000) related to teaching and advising students in agricultural sciences and natural resources. These have led to multiple research publications and conference presentations. She recently collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to land a successful USDA-NIFA Grant, "Fostering the Next Generation of Agricultural and Natural Resources Professionals through Experiential Learning in Research, Education, and Extension ($281,475).
Selected Publications and Conference Presentations:
Gabel, K. & Matkin, G. S. (2016). Sustainability leaders' psychological capital: A call for research. Sustainability: The Journal of Record, 9(5), 255-260.
McCain, K. R., & Matkin, G. S. (2016, November). A Narrative Approach to Leadership Development: Applications for Leadership Educators. Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, Atlanta, GA. November 2 – 5, 2016.
McElravy, L. J., Matkin, G. S., & Hastings, L. J. (2016, July). How Can Service-Learning Prepare Students for the Workforce? Exploring the Potential of Positive Psychological Capital. Paper presented at the Association of Leadership Educators Conference, Sacramento, CA, July 10 – 13.
McElravy, L. J., Matkin, G. S., & Hastings, L. J. (2015, October). Measuring the impact of service-learning: Exploring PsyCap and core self-evaluations. Paper presented at the 17th Annual International Leadership Association Global Conference, Barcelona, Spain, October 14 – 17, 2015.
Phipps, K. & Matkin G. (2014). Same direction, different paths: A phenomenological study of employees who are religious yet open to religious pluralism. Employee Responsibilities & Rights Journal, 26(4), 279-295.
Ramthun, A., & Matkin, G. (2014). Leading dangerously: A case study of military teams and shared leadership in dangerous environments. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies. 21(3), 244-256. DOI: 10.1177/1548051814529827.
Flores, K., & Matkin, G. (2014). Take your own path: Minority leaders encountering and overcoming barriers in cultural community centers. Journal of Cultural Diversity, 21(1).
Fagan, H. & Matkin G. (2014). Developing intercultural sensitivity in a healthcare college: A mixed methods study. Paper presented at the International Leadership Association Conference, October 30 – November 2, 2014, San Diego, CA.
Matkin, G., & Barbuto, J. (2012). Demographic similarity/difference, intercultural sensitivity, and leader-member exchange: A multilevel analysis. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, 19(3), 292-300. DOI: 10.1177/1548051812442748.
Stentz, J. E., Plano Clark, V. L., & Matkin, G. S. (2012). Applying mixed methods to leadership research: A review of current practices. Leadership Quarterly, 23, 1173-1183.
Burbach, M., Matkin, G., Quinn, C., & Searle, T. (2012). The impact of preparing agriculture faculty to influence student critical thinking disposition. Journal of Agricultural Education 53(2).
Ramthun, A., & Matkin, G. (2012). Multicultural shared leadership: A conceptual model of shared leadership in culturally diverse teams. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, 19(3), 301-312. DOI: 10.1177/1548051812444129.
Flores, K. L., Matkin, G. S., Burbach, M. E., Quinn, C. E., & Harding, H. (2012). Deficient critical thinking skills among college graduates: Implications for leadership. Educational Philosophy and Theory, 44(2).
Harding, H., & Matkin, G. (2012). Educators' experiences teaching leadership. Academic Exchange Quarterly (Editors' Choice Issue), 16(3).
Quinn, C., Harding, H. E., & Matkin, G. S. (2011). Team-based learning for agriculturalethics. NACTA Journal, 55(4), 91-96.
Gambrell, K., Matkin, G. S, & Burbach, M. E. (2011). Cultivating leadership: The need for renovating models to higher epistemic cognition. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, 18(3), 308-317.
Zafft, C. R., Adams, S. G., & Matkin, G. S. (2011). Measuring leadership in self-managed teams using the Competing Values Framework. Engineering Management Review (IEEE), 39(1), 46-58.
Quinn, C. & Matkin G. (2011). Teaching sustainability leadership, In Teaching Sustainability/Teaching Sustainably. Eds. K. Bartels and K. Parker. Stylus Publishing. (Book Chapter)
Burbach, M. E., Matkin, G. S., Gambrell, K. M., & Harding, H. E. (2010). The impact of preparing faculty in the effective use of student teams. College Student Journal, 44(3), 752-761.
Quinn, C. E., Burbach, M. E . Matkin, G. S., & Flores, K. L. (2009). Critical thinking for natural resource, agricultural, and environmental ethics education. Journal of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Education, 38, 221-227.
Barbuto, J. E., Fritz, S. M., Matkin, G. S., and Marx, D. (2007.) Are leaders made or born: Gender, education and age, and leaders' use of influence tactics and full-range leader behaviors. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 56, 71 - 83.
Burbach, M. E., Matkin, G. S., and Fritz, S. M. (2004). Teaching critical thinking in an introductory leadership course utilizing active learning strategies: A confirmatory study. College Student Journal, 38(3), 482-493.
Barbuto, J. E., Bugenhagen, M., Braband, J., and Matkin, G. S. (2003). Encouraging creativity and intellectual stimulation: An exercise that forces students to think outside of the box. Journal of Behavioral and Applied Management, 4, 219-229.
Barbuto, J. E., Fritz, S. M., & Matkin, G. S. (2001). Leaders' bases of social power and anticipation of targets' resistance as predictors of transactional and transformational leadership. Psych Reports, 89, 663-666.


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Since it began in 1998, Sula Vineyards has gone from strength to strength and is now one of India's leading wine producers and brand. In a nod to their wine-expert status, Sula Vineyards has just launched the country's first heritage winery resort, The Source At Sula.
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The Source At Sula has been designed with a Tuscan theme and is housed in the building of Sula Vineyards' first winery.
It will offer its guests facilities like a swimming pool, tennis court,,spa and restaurant as well as collection of wine tourism activities including winery tours and tasting sessions with Sula's local wine experts.
Commenting on the launch, Monit Dhavale, the Head of Sula's Hospitality Operations said "People from all over the world want to come stay at our vineyards which are now world famous. Our other properties Beyond by Sula with also Sky Villa are very popular and have their own charm but we could not think of a better place and experience to offer than one at the building of our very first winery."
Similarly, Cecilia Oldne, the VP of Marketing and Sula Vineyards' Global Brand Ambassador said "We have retained much of the Rahul Mehrotra designed winery's original structure and added a Tuscan twist to it! You really feel a part of history spending time at The Source at Sula. It's truly a stunning property and a must visit!"
For more information, head to The Source at Sula's website.


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Famous Authors: Marcel Proust (2003)
Directed by Malcolm HossickGenres - History, Language & Literature | Sub-Genres - Biography, Literary Studies | Run Time - 30 min. | Countries - United States |
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Synopsis by Nathan Southern
Many literary scholars and academicians regard late 19th and early 20th century French belletrist Marcel Proust as the most profound and gifted writer to emerge in the wake of the Bard himself. With such seminal works as Cities of the Plain, The Fugitive, and particularly the seven-part, posthumously-issued Rememberance of Things Past, Proust indelibly changed the way in which the western world conceives of literature. The biographical documentary Famous Authors: Proust caters to those unfamiliar with the Gallic author's life by providing a concise, 30-minute overview of the author's life and literary accomplishments.
bourgeois, fiction, life, novel, Parisian, past, writer, writing


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Review: Mercedes-Benz X-Class
While the growing popularity of SUVs has been the talk of the automotive town, the humble pick-up truck's rise from farmer's favourite to family 4×4 has been less well documented. The British pick-up market grew by more than half in 2016, and many of these new trucks are destined to spend their lives not as workhorses, but as lifestyle off-roaders.
Against such a backdrop, it was only a matter of time before one of the premium brands stepped in to take its place at the pinnacle of the market, and Mercedes, it seems, has been first to muscle its way in.
Developed on the same chassis as the Nissan Navara, the X-Class enters the pick-up fray with some seriously heavy armament. It uses Nissan's tried-and-tested 2.3-litre diesel engine, as well as a re-tuned version of the Navara's market-leading rear suspension, but it adds some premium sparkle to the mix with some classy external styling and a plush Mercedes cabin.
All that means that though it may be based on a Navara, you'd struggle to notice. The dashboard is trademark Mercedes, with a wide, pill-shaped expanse of aluminium-effect trim complementing the iPad-style infotainment screen and some snazzy air vents designed to look like jet engines.
Of course, it isn't perfect. The infotainment system is confusing and controlled by a fiddly rotary knob and touchpad arrangement, for example, but the quality sets a new standard for the segment. Soft-touch materials are almost unheard of in this market, yet the X-Class has come in to bat with plastics that wouldn't feel out of place in an A-Class.
If the cabin is more car-like than anything else out there, though, it isn't a patch on the driving experience. Somehow, the X-Class has managed to retain the off-road and load-carrying ability expected from a pick-up while still offering the comfiest ride of any truck on sale.
It feels more stable than its competitors, too, and more refined. The inherited engine is a bit gruff under load, but Mercedes' soundproofing efforts have paid dividends when it settles into the cruise.
That 2.3-litre powerplant isn't without its shortcomings, however. In the more powerful X 250d model we tested, its 188bhp might is just about powerful enough to ensure progress isn't too glacial, but when you put your foot down, the automatic gearbox hunts through its seven forward ratios before choosing the one it needs.
If this sounds a bit too much of a chore and you're prepared to wait for a few months, though, you can get a 3.0-litre V6 diesel with 255bhp. It's essentially the same engine you'll find in an E-Class 350d, and it promises to be smoother than its smaller stablemates, as well as more powerful.
It's likely to cost a lot, too. Even basic 161bhp X 220d models, with manual gearboxes and steel wheels, cost £32,772 (including VAT), while the most expensive 250d comes with a massive £40,920 price point. Enlarging the engine, then, is only going to cause that number to swell.
But even if the X-Class is pricey, you do get a lot for your money. Top-of-the-range Power models are likely to be among the best sellers, and they come with leather upholstery, big alloy wheels and satellite navigation, as well as Bluetooth, cruise control and heated seats.
All things considered, then, the X-Class has to take its place at the peak of the pick-up truck market. It may not be the cheapest, but it manages to be the most refined, most luxurious and most civilised, without losing any of the ruggedness or capability we need and expect.


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I will be extending WEEK 3 until Saturday, Nov. 23rd. I've been so busy, juggling other business such as getting ready for my art show in Lee's Summit, Missouri, prepping artwork to ship out before the holiday schedule gets too hectic AND taking commissions for new projects! WHEW! Just typing all of that got me a little exhausted..just kidding!
Because I've been getting in my studio later and later in the day, it's prevented me from showing you the illustrations during a timely manner. I've only been able to work on them in short bursts of time (10 minutes, max) before I head off to do another task.
PLEASE, don't panic! I'll be uploading the missing illustrations from DAYS 17, 18, 20 and 22 tomorrow!
Today's illustration was inspired by the beautiful, ornate decorations of the Oriental style. I've always loved this style and many people who have seen my work, often tell me how much of an Asian influence is present. It's not something I set out to do when I'm creating, yet, it somehow, transcends through it! I really don't mind that at all because I believe that it's a spirit of oneness with who I am and one who seeks peace and healing through meditation.
So, I felt the need to create something that evoked that same concept.
Here are a couple of progress pics:
I often apply the "Wabi-Sabi" philosophy, which loosely interprets as embracing imperfections and celebrating happy accidents.
The photos below are detail shots of the finished card. You can see through the cut-out areas and there are two separate layers that are raised, away from the background.
|detail of plant grid, behind bonsai tree
Here's the finished card!
Peace and love,
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We all know him. Even if some of us have yet to dedicate themselves specifically to his works, at some point in their literary incursions the name of the Irishman must have stricken them, or some sentence of his. Dubbed the best writer of the 20th century by some, anathematized by others, considered a genius, classified as illegible sometimes, the truth is that James Joyce has enjoyed a tremendous, nearly menstruous notoriety, and, above all, he produced a work that was to shape many following works that ensued after other, very talented too writers read him.
So, the question is, which authors are close to Joyce's style, for that's what is mainly at stake in any of his books, the style, that supreme interest... The early Beckett? Saul Bellow? Thomas Pynchon? Faulkner? Anthony Burgess?
Who writes like Joyce? Who massacres the language seeking to make it ''speak''? Who pores endlessly over language, who gives style such attention that it becomes the main aspect of his book? Who is known to write in an arcane, indecipherable idiom? Whose books requires the same level of concentration and sustained effort? Who is an avant-garde master, or a veritable perpetuator, for that matter.
Some excerpts to compare with Joyce's would be great!!


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And speaking of the People's Seat ...
California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon ought to pay a visit to his own district.
Cudahy, South Gate, Lynwood.
These cities rank near the bottom on quality of life issues.
In Cudahy, residents are raising hell over the corruption, waste, and malfeasance.
Assemblyman David Hadley (R-Torrance, AD-63) took the time to admonish the Torrance City Council over the corruption eating away at the leadership there.
Perhaps Speaker Rendon would like to explain to the vast majority of young Hispanics in his district why he pushed a forced wage hike to drive more workers into unemployment and out of business.
He also ought to explain why he wants to play up the Big Green and the Big Labor agenda at the expense of the rest of the state of California.
How about real education reform, which will allow poor minority families a better chance at success later in life?
When will Speaker Rendon speak up for the needs of his constituents?
Do we really want a man who represents a district with the worst uality of life ... to represent the entire state as Speaker of the Assembly?
I think that Californians can do better--we certainly need better representing us in Sacramento!


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Beginning oral care early promotes wonderful brushing and flossing habits and can serve to help keep teeth in good shape for life.
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Filling cavities is an useful, uncomplicated procedure done to restore teeth harmed by decay so it may go back to its regular shape and purpose.
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By identifying problems early and addressing them sooner, we serve to help defend against serious health problems in people of all ages.
From babies to our elderly and everyone in between, we here at Dental Care Melbourne desire to make sure you can smile for a very long time to come.
It has been the general agreement for many years now that individuals really should get a check-up every six months. That will change though depending upon the physical health of your teeth. Some individuals with superb brushing and flossing practices may not have to come in as commonly, and others may have to come in a lot more regularly.
Because of dental x-ray innovation we can see the overall health of your teeth and gums internally. These types of x-rays allow us to view the inside of your teeth which allows us examine specifically what style of dental treatment you require. That being said, young children usually need more frequent x-rays as their teeth are smaller and it is easier to get cavities in between their tiny teeth, but it is valuable for all ages.
This is typically done by a dental hygienist prior to seeing the dentist and is the method of scaling, debriding and also polishing your teeth. Many different tools are used throughout a professional cleaning to loosen up and get rid of plaque build-up and make it possible for the hygienist to get to and clear places you are not able to accomplish at home. It is not an unpleasant process at all and will leave your mouth feeling great.
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How Does Teeth Whitening Work?
Teeth Bleaching works by altering the natural colour of the tooth. A whitening gel is applied to the surface of the tooth and the active ingredient of hydrogen peroxide permeates the tooth's enamel. This causes a chain reaction that breaks down the staining substances and neutralises discolouration by lightening the surrounding enamel and internal dentin.
Cosmetic Advantages of Teeth Whitening
Teeth Lightening is the most reliable cosmetic dental treatment to counter tooth discolouration triggered by aging and staining. Individuals who are unhappy with the colour of their teeth often discover how to smile without showing their teeth, or cover their mouth when they smile. Teeth bleaching offers a practical and affordable service.
We know that younger teeth are naturally whiter, so by whitening teeth in Windsor you develop an uniform brightness across the breadth of the smile that brings back a more youthful appearance.
Individuals with grey coloured or badly discoloured teeth may benefit from other cosmetic treatments, such as porcelain veneers that stick to the existing tooth to develop a new evenly shaped and coloured tooth surface area. We advise that you book a cosmetic consultation appointment with our Dentist to learn more.
How Long Will the Results Last?
The outcomes of teeth whitening are long-term. Nevertheless, way of life choices will impact upon the whiteness of your teeth following your Zoom treatment. Specific food and drinks can stain and discolour the tooth's enamel in time, and this will happen at a faster rate if you indulge regularly. Coffee, tea, red wine, coloured sports' beverages and cigarette smoking are the greatest causes of discolouration. We understand you might not want to quit these indulgences so we provide in-chair whitening top-ups for clients who notice a decrease in brightness after a couple of years. To keep your whitened teeth looking their brightest we advise brushing and flossing two times a day and having a regular professional check-up and clean.
Benefits of In-Chair Teeth Whitening
The in-chair lightening system delivers a variety of benefits over home lightening products. The greater percentage of hydrogen peroxide utilized and Zoom light boosts the number of shades the bleaching system can deliver. You just need a single treatment and the outcomes are instant, more visible and long-term. You are also likely to experience less sensitivity with in-chair lightening compared with at-home lightening products.
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Tooth sensitivity from bleaching can vary between the producT and treatment system, in addition to the specific patient. There are occasional instances where teeth lightened in-chair can end up being momentarily delicate. Level of sensitivity can seem like a mild tingling or can come as a brief, sharp flash. The good news is that if you do experience any sensitivity from lightening, or if you have delicate teeth typically, this can be easily handled with Philips' Relief Gel. The gel consists of amorphous calcium phosphate that counteracts level of sensitivity, remineralises the tooth's enamel and restores enamel lustre. Every patient is supplied with Philip's Relief Gel post-whitening in their Quality Dental After Lightening Care Pack.
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At-home whitening sets are a fantastic cost-effective option if you cannot find time for a visit. While the outcomes are steady, you can still attain an intense and stunning smile in the comfort of your very own house (or workplace!). The lightening gel consists of a lower portion of hydrogen peroxide so you might need to repeat the application to accomplish the shade of white you desire. The sets usefully consist of a variety of bleaching applications so you can top up at your benefit. At Quality Dental we stock the take home Philips' Zoom DayWhite Whitening Package (ACP & 14% hydrogen peroxide). This consists of a professional grade tooth lightening gel that is just available from oral practices. Philips Zoom Take Home Teeth Whitening Kit The DayWhite formula is typically used and used for 15-30 minutes twice throughout the day, utilizing clear plastic retainers. The ACP (Amorphous Calcium Phosphate) formula is special to Philips and has actually been clinically proven to reduce tooth level of sensitivity by 30%. The ACP naturally bonds with the tooth surface to fill tiny spaces though remineralisation, restoring the tooth's enamel and restoring the tooth's shiny surface. The set also boasts an ingenious dual-barrel syringe that keeps the ingredients separate up until they mix at the tip during application. This trademarked technology permits the components to keep their maximum strength for much longer, reduce wastage and increase effectiveness.
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Missing out on or lost teeth can impact the function of your existing teeth and the appearance of your smile. Quality Dental can attend to these issues utilizing extremely reliable and long lasting oral implants. By replacing missing teeth we develop a healthy, natural looking and total smile.
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A dental implant changes the missing tooth's root, which is used to protect the brand-new tooth into position. The implant is made from titanium and is integrated into the jaw-bone below the surface of the gum. A porcelain crown is then attached to the top of the implant to mimic the profile of your natural teeth. We utilize handmade porcelain crowns to guarantee the new tooth perfectly matches the size, shape and colour of the surrounding teeth.
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Dental implants are made from titanium and have a useable life well over Thirty Years if well preserved. We utilize the highest-grade Straumann-brand titanium implants that are clinically proven to integrate incredibly well with natural bone.
The implant will be put inside the jaw-bone changing the damage or missing tooth root. Once implanted the bone will naturally and securely grow around the surface area of the titanium implant to develop an irreversible anchor for the brand-new tooth.
Titanium implants offer greater flexibility than other implant systems as they utilize a two-part system: the implant under the gum line and the post attached to the top of the implant that holds the new tooth.


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Yvette Shapiro was recently on a family vacation in Virginia, discussing with her husband how comfortable their mattress was. Soon after, ads for mattresses appeared on her Facebook feed.
"I said to my husband, 'our phone is listening to us," Shapiro said. "I find that a little invasive, a bit creepy and certainly unwelcome."
Plenty of similar claims appear online, with many consumers asking if social media companies like Facebook and Instagram are spying on them. Another user question: Where is the line?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg shot down the suggestion when he testified before Congress last year.
To find out who's right, London security company Wandera put our phones to the test. The firm conducted a three-day experiment, playing pet food commercials for 30 minutes with a smartphone in the room and leaving another cellphone in a silent room next door.
"We weren't able to discern any kind of noticeable difference in terms of the adverts that were being received by that phone versus the other adverts from the phone that was in the silent room," Wandera CEO Eldar Tuvey said.
Instead, Tuvey believes our online activity reveals more to tech giants than we realize: "The advertising algorithms can figure out exactly through the searches that we do what we're interested in and then they target those adverts to us."
But people like Shapiro are still not convinced.
"I don't see why they wouldn't be doing this because it's such an obvious money maker," she said.
Whether suspicion or fact, it's unlikely to keep most people off their smartphones.
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The personal blog of Sven Seebeck
The Story Of Charlie Parker's 'Ko Ko'
The fabulous thing about 'Ko Ko' and Parker's music is that the second time you listen to it — and the third and the fourth and the fifth — the more you listen to it, as you really get to know it, you realize that it isn't just a bunch of noise… It isn't just a bunch of incredibly fast notes. It's all melody.
Very inspiring look behind-the-scenes of Charlie Parker's recording of Ko Ko. (via Zite.app)


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MILTON — In January, John Wiley asked the Press Gazette when the Interstate 10 widening project from the Pensacola Bay Bridge to the Avalon Exit, No 22, would be complete.
That month, Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson Tanya Branton said standard liquidated damages would be applied around April 1 and the project would be completed this spring.
However, the project is still far from complete and Wiley would like an update.
"I have seen very little progress since [the last] article was published and they are not remotely close to a completion date. Please update us on the current status and efforts to expedite the completion of this project, which presents a safety hazard to thousands of drivers on a daily basis." – John Wiley, Milton
According to Jack Harrison, the construction project manager with FDOT, progress has been made on the project since January.
"I think you will start to see the contractor take an aggressive stance on the remaining work to be done," Harrison said. "Time has been granted to the contractor for weather impacts, holidays and time associated with storms Irma and Nate extending contract time.
When contract time expires, liquidated damages will be imposed as determined by FDOT, Harrison said. The department now expects project completion to be in late summer to early fall.
"I think you will start to see more progress," Harrison said. "All four ramps are under construction. The overpass is complete. You will begin to see paving operations begin this month."
Prince Contracting was awarded the project and construction began in June 2015. The widening spans 4.1 miles at a cost of $38.573 million.
The completion date has been pushed multiple times due to severe weather and holidays, according to FDOT. There are no incentives in the contract between FDOT and Prince Contracting for the contractor to finish early.
The completion date for the Interstate 10 widening project has been extended until summer or fall of this year.
FDOT has a website and a Facebook page explaining the project and detailing updates on progress. Residents can visit it at nwflroads.com/projects/413062-3 and facebook.com/WidenI10NWFL/


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Listening music is of great importance to your mental health as well as way of learning. Today there is less and less people just listening music. There is always sometnig with it- usualy video content.
We can listen to music in an active or pasive way.
Pasive way represents example of background music going on parallel with our activities. Nice way is to use music as a tool for relaxing. Pick some playlist with easy going classical music and listen to it before you sleep.
It is not easy to find proper one at once. Maybe you will have to research. I recomend Eric Satie and like to quote him :
'When I was young, people used to say to me: Wait until you're 50, you'll see. I am 50. I haven't seen anything.'
– Satie (1920)
Don't play too loud – just inough that you can hear clearly if you want.
If you use it during your day activities it can give you another dimension to everything you do.
For active listening – depends what you need it for. Usualy musicians don'h have time to enjoy and listen to the stuff they like. There is always sometnihg to do – getting new tunes, checking old material… playing
Get more time to simply enjoy the music you like.
There is music for all kinds of occasions. Every moment of your life could be filled with apopriate music.
In africa they didn't have music as an independent form of art. It was always part of some happening. It was part of their life. Did you know that certain african bush tribe could walk 30 km for a day in the search for food in the heat by playing the rhythm and walking? Incredible strength we could find there.
Find new music for the beguining. We bound our emotional life for it. Everybody remembers the song when they fell in love first time etc…Someone remembers music from the funeral…
Bound your beautifull feelings with the new composition you are goin to enjoy. So next time you listen to it – it can save your day, especialy if you had a bad time.


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Almost Magical Elixir: Here's How to Get Clear, Glowing, Spotless Skin by Using Aloe Vera Gel
You must have already heard about the health benefits and virtues of aloe vera. Aloe vera has been known for many centuries for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that not only nourish the skin but also prevent premature aging of the skin.
In the rest of this article you will discover how you can use aloe vera gel to have a healthy glowing skin.
You can perfectly replace your usual beauty products with aloe vera gel because it can be an excellent tonic, exfoliating, cleansing as well as hydrating product.
Here are the ingredients you need to make homemade facial care based on aloe vera:
4 pieces of aloe vera leaf, from which you cut the sharp edges
½ tablespoon rice flour or brown sugar
2 tablespoons rose water
2 tablespoons mineral water
1 tablespoon organic honey
To use the aloe vera gel to clean the skin, you just have to extract the gel contained in the leaves. You can add a little honey to this solution and wash your face with a little warm water.
If you want to use it as an exfoliator you can mix the aloe vera gel with a little sugar which will not only unclog the pores but it will also promote good blood circulation. Your face will be radiant. You can repeat this two to three times a week.
To hydrate your skin you can simply apply aloe vera on your face by doing a 15 day cure. You will find after two weeks that your face will be toned, and bursting with health.
To tone your skin you can mix 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel with 2 tablespoons of rose water. Add a little mineral water and rinse your face with this mixture.
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The App provides tide table for several spots in Zeeland (Netherlands) and Belgium.
It computes High/Low water time as well as NAP water level and Moon phases for the selected location. It also provide an overview calendar of the neap/spring tides and useful contacts for marine activities (weather, rescue,...)
This full version includes 30 spots in Zeeland and Belgium.
The Apps works off-line (except map) and includes 3 languages: EN, FR, NL
About free versionThe App is also available as a free package. The differences between the free and full package are defined as follow:
Limited to 4 spots
Includes ads in the main page
Tides are computed by the Hydro Meteo Centrum Zeeland for two reference locations: Cadzand (north zea) and Zierikzee (Oosterschelde). The application will uses predefined adjustement timetable to compute the tide time for the other locations. The application shows these adjusted tide times for the selected spot.
Date and Times
It is possible that for some (rare) cases the computed corrected tide time is just before or after midnight. These exceptions are noted with parentheses. Example, 12 Dec (00:12). This means that, for the tide on Decembre 12th, the maximum of the tide will occure just after midnight.
Next dataset
Version 7.0.2020
The version number of the application ends with a year. It indicates the last year dataset included in this version. Note that dataset for previous year is always included. You will automatically received the data for the next year as soon as they are computed and validated by de Hydro Meteo Centrum Zeeland. Later in the year, a new version will be released including the dataset for the next year. Standard update of the app will bring you the tides for the next year.