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in a 2016 funding round, Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem became the
only unicorn in the region with a valuation of about US$1 billion, catapulting
it into the league of the most bankable tech startups in the Middle East.
On 26 March 2019, Uber announced its acquisition of Careem in a historic US$3.1 billion deal. The move aligns with Dubai's ambition to surpass milestone after milestone in its pursuit of excellence and is a testament to the emirate's thriving technology ecosystem that presents opportunities for companies and investors beyond real estate.
Careem's latest achievement follows the full acquisition of classifieds site Dubizzle by South African internet and media group Naspers for US$400 million in January 2019, and e-commerce giant Amazon's 2017 takeover of Souq.com for US$650 million. Such deals have positioned Dubai on the global map as an increasingly lucrative business and investment destination for those in the tech sphere.
two decades, Dubai Internet City (DIC) has been home to some of the biggest regional
tech businesses - including Careem, Souq.com, Dubizzle, Property Finder and
Anghami - and has been at the heart of the UAE's rapidly maturing digital
landscape. Over the last few years, we have witnessed an increasing number of
multi-million- and multi-billion-dirham deals emerging from our technology hub
with a greater frequency than ever before.
This is clear proof of Dubai's conducive business infrastructure and enabling environment for local, regional and global companies to evolve and scale up, supported by a visionary leadership and business-friendly policies and initiatives.
firmly believe that success breeds success. With its sheer magnitude, the
Careem deal is sure to inspire young innovators across the region and translate
into impressive numbers. This story will resonate for years, and highlight the growth
potential of Dubai's startups and entrepreneurs to global investors.
Locally and regionally, we should see a surge in interest when it comes to investing in venture capital firms and startups, as is already evident today with opportunities available to anyone keen to leverage them. As a related benefit, the heightened demand from global investment firms will supply the ecosystem with necessary capital.
from a talent and people perspective, Dubai shows a lot of promise for the
foreseeable future. Easier visa regulations - encouraging skilled professionals,
entrepreneurs and graduates to make their mark here and establish startups - in
addition to relaxed foreign company ownership laws, will be important catalysts
for attracting the best and brightest talent to the region.
From now, fostering this ecosystem and developing an innovative, knowledge-based economy mandates nurturing a locally grown workforce equipped with the skills necessary to succeed regionally and globally.
One of the key commitments of the Fifty-Year Charter, announced in January 2019 with the aim of improving life in Dubai, is to encourage student entrepreneurship at the university level. These efforts have a strong potential to initiate a snowball effect on the entire ecosystem that will see a rising number of students opting to become entrepreneurs and launch startups early on as the economy continues to diversify and capital flows in.
At DIC - the key driver of the UAE National Innovation Strategy, we eagerly anticipate the degree of ingenuity and innovation the following years will bring to the city. As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said, DIC has transformed the desert into a regional technology hub, and we look forward to the next phase of growth that Careem's acquisition and similar deals herald.
Congratulations to Careem's founders - Mudassir Sheikha, Magnus Olsson and Abdulla Elyas, to Careem's staff and investors, and to Uber for this extraordinary watershed in the history of regional technology startups.

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Lies In Disguise—An Experimental Study On Cheating
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Gene Drives and Other Controversies
Aedes and Anopheles control; three-parent babies; the PhD glut
Mary Beth Aberlin
Dec 31, 2016
ANDRZEJ KRAUZEAt the end of October 2015, alarm bells began ringing: hundreds of pregnant women in northeastern Brazil were giving birth to babies with unusually small heads and an unusual pattern of very severe neurological damage. Epidemiologists observed an association of the condition with the mothers' infection by a mosquito-borne virus called Zika early in pregnancy, and researchers raced to demonstrate a causal relationship. The virus generated such buzz (and fear) that reports were omnipresent throughout 2016, both in the popular media and in the scientific literature. At one point, officials considered canceling the 2016 Olympic Games, which were eventually held in Rio de Janeiro in August with no cases of infection reported.
Last February, as infections continued to mount across Latin America and the Caribbean, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Zika a "public health emergency of international concern." After visitors to countries in those regions returned home with infections, researchers confirmed that the virus could be transmitted sexually and was associated with an increased incidence of peripheral nerve damage manifested as muscle weakness and paralysis (Guillain-Barré syndrome). Then, in July, Zika-harboring mosquitoes appeared in the continental United States, with 184 locally acquired cases reported in Florida (at press time. As of 12/28 the number has risen to 210). Vigilant monitoring and heavy insecticide spraying seems to have halted active transmission there, but at the end of November, Texas became the second state to report a locally acquired case of Zika (6 as of 12/28). A week earlier, on November 18, as infections had begun to wane both in the Southern Hemisphere and in the U.S., WHO changed Zika's classification from international emergency to one of "significant enduring public health challenge." Despite this status change, however, Zika—both the virus and the illness—still harbors many baffling mysteries and research continues at a furious pace.
As the epidemic evolved, life scientists reached across disciplines to immediately and openly share results that could shed light on why the virus can be so damaging and how its spread might be controlled. To search for clues on how to rein in the virus, the Zika genome was sequenced in short order, and mosquito researchers formed the Aedes Genome Working Group, which rushed to assemble a more-complete map of the DNA sequence of A. aegypti, a mosquito that transmits not only the Zika virus but also dengue and chikungunya.
While Zika hogged the headlines in 2016, a mosquito of another genus, Anopheles, continues to play its ages-old role as carrier of the parasite responsible for a scourge suffered by millions upon millions—malaria. Because no vaccine exists yet, researchers are investigating improved methods to manage the parasite's spread by tinkering with the mosquito itself. In this issue's cover story, Tony Nolan and Andrea Crisanti write about how knowledge of the mosquito genes responsible for key behaviors can inform the design of gene drives—the insertion of genetic elements into the insect's DNA that are selectively inherited and could result in a radical diminution of mosquito populations. But while gene drives "are species-specific, self-sustaining, and have the potential to be long-term and cost-effective," the authors write, "the decision to deploy a gene drive technology does not, and should not, lie with the scientists who design it."
Even though the value of a gene drive that wipes out the insect carrier of a disease that affects millions is obvious, implementation of such methods remains highly controversial, and a careful appraisal of the approach's ethical and ecological implications is imperative.
Other articles about controversial issues can be found in "Ethical Considerations of Three-Parent Babies," which lays out the ethical issues surrounding mitochondrial replacement therapy, and suggestions about how to deal with the glut of life science PhDs ("Addressing Biomedical Science's PhD Problem").
Scientific research is no stranger to controversy. And when we dig it up, you can be sure we will share it with you.
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The University of Florida provides a wealth of cultural opportunities to allow student to expand their understanding of different cultures, engage with their own identities and find a home away from home.
Hundreds of events and programs are held annually by student organizations as part of cultural month celebrations. Cultural months include: Black History Month, Women's History Month, Pride Awareness Month, Jewish Awareness Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, Islam Appreciation Month, VISA International Month, and Asian Kaleidoscope Month.
Multicultural & Diversity Affairs educates, empowers, and mobilizes students, campus and community partners, and creates cutting edge programs and opportunities in the areas of multicultural education, self-awareness, advocacy, intercultural understanding, and social justice with a commitment toward creating an inclusive, affirming and just campus community.
四虎影在线在永久观看Florida Greek Community fosters the development of well-rounded individuals who embody the values of positive leadership, service, scholarship, and community while maintaining respect for the values, traditions and rituals of the member chapters. UF has traditionally diverse Greek council, the Multicultural Greek Council, as well as three other councils, the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the Panhellenic Council, all of which promote diversity from their membership and educational programming.
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Student Activities & Involvement serves as a hub for all student organizations. There are opportunities to get involved with more than 1,000 student organizations, including 190 that celebrate international culture and heritage.


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Acro Dance at Brio
We are proud to present the Acrobatique Acro Dance Syllabus at Brio, under the instruction of Master Trainer, Cassiah Pryor. What is Acro Dance? It is a genre of dance that seamlessly fuses elements of lyrical gymnastics tricks, balancing, tumbling, and jazz. Students learn Acrobatic tricks such as handstands, cartwheels, chest stands, elbow stands, walkovers, side and front aerials, and tumbling lines.
Movements are usually executed slowly to emphasize gracefulness, body lines and picturesque extension. Acro Dance offers more depth and variety to a student's ability to express themselves through dance, and ultimately creates a much more versatile dancer. To master an Acro Dance trick, students must develop a good foundation of strength and flexibility, thus emphasis is placed on extensive conditioning through stretch and strength training. When students are learning new tricks, the instructor employs professional spotting techniques; which is necessary to ensure safety and build confidence.
We offer our acro syllabus when kids are 4, in our primary combo classes. Once a solid foundation is achieved, it is surprising to see how quickly students master their Acro Dance tricks. With a steady and patient approach, students will reach their Acro Dance goals safely and effectively. This is a fun, artistic and rewarding fusion of complete athleticism and graceful movement!


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Risk mitigation actions reduce the chance that a risk will be realized and/or reduce the seriousness of a risk that is realized. The costs of these actions should be identified as part of the EVALUATION activities. There are two broad types of risk mitigation or treatment activities:
- Preventative – planned actions to reduce the LIKELIHOOD a risk will occur and the SERIOUSNESS if it does occur. In other words, what can be done now? For example, if a risk were identified that the project's major clients will not have the technical expertise to utilize adequately the technology the project is implementing, an appropriate preventative action would be to provide technical training. Preventative actions for Grades A and B risks should be implemented before the project progresses very far into the MANAGE Phase.
- Contingency – planned actions to reduce the SERIOUSNESS of the risk if it does occur. In other words, what should be done if? For example, a possible action in response to the previous risk might be that ongoing technical support and advice is provided to the client organization once the technology is implemented.
Risk mitigation actions should be cost efficient and effective in that they help reduce the risk exposure of the project. Conscious decisions need to be made regarding the wearing or transferring of certain risks as opposed to the costs of mitigation.
For serious risks, an extremely effective risk mitigation strategy can be justified more easily in terms of its cost. Mitigation strategies to reduce the likelihood and seriousness of risks should be built into the budget and activities of the project. Mitigation strategies should be measured, comparing cost and benefits.
RECOVERY actions are those subsequent actions that allow you to move on after a risk has occurred. They include management of residual risks. Hopefully, the seriousness of a risk's impact on the project will have been reduced due to the planned contingencies being implemented. These recovery actions should be built into the work breakdown structure for the project. In other words – what should be done and when.
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Life Science Leader, July 2014
Lately, much of the enthusiasm in drug development is centered around large molecule API / biologics. However, the vast majority of drugs on the market, and in development, have a chemical-based, small molecule active ingredient. Considering the dominance of this type of medicine on the market, it is not surprising that one-third of the CMOs included in Nice Insight offer commercial scale small molecule API and advanced intermediates manufacturing, as compared to 20 percent that offer biologic API manufacturing.
Respondents to Nice Insight's annual survey, who will outsource commercial scale manufacturing (25 percent), reported small molecule API manufacturing at a lower frequency than large molecule API or finished dosage forms (28 percent vs. 37 percent, respectively). However, this likely speaks to the many existing outsourcing relationships that are based on small molecule API manufacturing, as the survey inquires about new projects that will be outsourced in the next twelve to eighteen months.
To gain greater understanding of outsourcing small molecule API and advanced intermediates, Nice Insight reviewed the buying behavior and outsourcing preferences among Big Pharma, specialty / midsized pharma and emerging pharma companies. When looking at the buying market for outsourced small molecule API, it is not surprising to see Big Pharma comprises the majority, at 58 percent. However, when putting that figure into context, only 35 percent of Big Pharma companies that will outsource commercial scale manufacturing projects will be engaging a CMO for a new small molecule API project, which amounts to 8 percent of all Big Pharma respondents to the survey. Emerging pharma will account for roughly one-quarter of the new small molecule API projects, and specialty pharma accounts for 18 percent of the buying market.
Companies that are looking to engage a new supplier for small molecule API are markedly more likely to consider to emerging market CMOs than the overall average (86 percent vs. 66 percent). Yet when it comes to actually offshoring API production, there is much less of a divergence. In fact, more projects are currently allocated to suppliers in Western Europe (21 percent vs. 12 percent) when compared to offshored projects overall. The percentage of small molecule API projects allocated to US & Canadian suppliers is on par with the overall average (27 vs. 26 percent).
Small Molecule API Outsourcers Allocate More Work to Strategic Partners
Whether the CMO is local or overseas, buyers of outsourced small molecule API manufacturing services tend to outsource fewer projects to tactical service providers (27 percent vs. 31 percent) and a greater number to strategic partners than the average (36 percent vs. 32 percent). These buyers also tend to show greater interest in forming strategic partnerships with CMOs when it comes to new outsourcing relationships (59 percent vs. 48 percent). In fact, only one-in-ten respondents indicated their company was not interested in forming new strategic partnerships. The key attributes that influence strategic partner selection among this group are not the traditionally clichéd qualities. In reality, flexible payment terms and discounted pricing arrangements ranked last, while operating procedures established collaboratively, a dedicated project manager and long-term commitment were prioritized in the top three positions.
Only one-in-ten respondents indicated their company was not interested in forming new strategic partnerships.
If your business is planning to engage a new supplier for small molecule API, identifying the right CMO make take a different approach than in the past. Four out of five respondents indicated that the first place they turn to identify suppliers is industry research, followed by referrals from colleagues (71 percent) and consultants (65 percent). And, a company's affordability or a discounted pricing arrangement is no longer top of mind when establishing a shortlist. Rather, quality and reliability — secured through collaboratively established operating procedures — lend more towards a mutually beneficial relationship between the buyer and contract manufacturer.


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Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday Minx - Joanne
1. Where were you 5 years ago?
- I was living in the same house I have now, having just 7 weeks earlier given birth (at home!) to my 3rd child
- I was on maternity leave from my rather demanding job as a legal assistant in the Family Department of a city centre Solicitors firm
- I had a rather strange on/off relationship with my husband (now the ex). My feelings were more on, his were more off!!
- I read rather a lot of crime fiction, if someone died in a book I wanted to read it! Rather fitted my mindset at the time I think
- Writing-wise I thought about it a lot, but hadn't done any writing for around 10 years and that had been non-fiction
2. What is/was on your to-do list today?
- I really need to clean out the cupboard under the stairs, you know, that space where stuff gets dumped until it's incredibly difficult to actually shut the door
- The usual cooking, cleaning, ironing and running around after the 5 kids
- Having a picnic outside in the garden (so long as the notoriously bad English weather holds out)
- Doing some writing tonight, for the first time in a fair few weeks. I want to feel WIP love again!
- Get some crits done for poor ladies who have been waiting tooooo long for me to get myself into gear (sorry!)
3. What 5 snacks do you enjoy?
- Revels! I love the different sweets you get all in the same packet, all covered in chocolate. What's not to love?!
- Fresh bread. Ok, not technically a snack, but there's no greater taste (or smell).
- Apples. Don't shoot me, people, these usually come after the chocolate--it's a delicate balancing act!!
- Dry roasted peanuts. Love those things, right up until my sister told me how bad they are for you. Actually, I still love them, but don't eat them quite as much as I used to now
- Slices of Gouda cheese, oh the joy and love of good cheese eaten by itself straight from the fridge
4. What places have you lived in?
- Munster, this is the place of my birth. Some will say it is very apt as I look a little like a Herman Munster type monster first thing in a morning. Actually, my kids will tell you I look like that a lot of the time ...
- Borden, an Army camp in, I think, Hampshire but I was too young to remember this
- Osnabruck, Bielefeld, Dortmund and possible other places in Germany I've forgotten (my dad didn't get any of the glam postings of Hong Kong or Gibraltar or other places with sun!)
- Bovington Camp in Dorset, absolutely loved living there. Went to the most marvellous school and did every sport they offered. Some of my happiest times were spent there.
- For the past 23 years I've lived in Hull, East Yorkshire in several different houses but always to the west of the City. Living in the east side is not what you do when you support the best Rugby League team in the City!!
5. What 5 things would you do if you were a millionaire?
- Build a children's home. Hmm, actually I'd like to build one in every city that needs one in the world. Think I might need to be a trillionaire for that. It's alright building them, but as I know, it's pretty expensive feeding and clothing kids!
- Go live somewhere really warm, I was never meant to suffer through English summers with my love for the sun!
- Pay someone to work out how to stop places from flooding and route the water to places that are too dry and don't get enough rain. In this day and age, that surely can't be too hard ...
- Pay off the mortgages of my close family members
- Hire a maid! Yes, on seeing my house, I may need a millionaire to encourage someone to come clean for me!!
And to finish off, I'm going to give you 5 things you may not know about me. You may not ever need to know them, either, but here we go:-
- I love to knit and sew ... but these leisure time hobbies have bit the dust now I have the writing bug
- I am a foster parent, have 3 natural children and currently 2 foster children
- I have a deep love for Elvis Presley. Perhaps because my mum took over my 4th birthday playing his records over and over again because that is the day he died ... but his music stuck with me
- I love Rugby League and it's not just the thighs, although they are rather marvellous, I love the game :-)
- I like to talk, I'm sure none of you have realised that yet ... but it's true. Just ask the Minxes, we've been having weekly brainstorming sessions on Skype ... we don't know when to stop, it's fab and I'm so grateful for all of my lovely crit partners.
11 comments:
- Rachael Johns said...
So lovely to learn more about you Joanne! I relate to loving knitting and sewing - although I was more craft and sewing - and not having time as all the spare stuff goes on writing now :)
- May 31, 2010 at 1:15 PM
- Maya Blake said...
Excellent post, Minx Jo. I too, have a deep love for Elvis Presley - to-die-for voice, dreamy eyes - what's not to love? Well aside from some of those hideous sequins, but still... :)
Our brainstorming sessions are super, aren't they? Especially since we get to work AND play! Off to try and put some of that work into actual writing now!
- May 31, 2010 at 1:20 PM
- Sally Clements said...
Great post, Jo! I love Elvis too, must be a minxy thing. Love the things you'll do when you're a millionaire, will print it out to remind you when you are!
- May 31, 2010 at 3:30 PM
- Sandra Sookoo said...
Nice to get to know you :-) Hope the rest of your day or day is fabulous!
- May 31, 2010 at 6:09 PM
- Lorraine said...
Great post Jo, I hope you find that WIP love again soon.
P.S. I love that you love to talk - skyping has been great fun and productive too!
- May 31, 2010 at 8:04 PM
- Jackie Ashenden said...
Hey Jo, cool post! You should be in NZ with your love of rugby league...
- May 31, 2010 at 9:08 PM
- Suzanne Ross Jones said...
Great post, Jo. Have to admit I also love Elvis.
- May 31, 2010 at 10:06 PM
- Kerrin said...
skype is awesome, we use it for the kids to talk to the grandparents :)
- May 31, 2010 at 11:14 PM
- Lacey Devlin said...
Great post Joanne!
- June 1, 2010 at 4:29 AM
- Maisey said...
Jo, I think you're quite possibly the sweetest woman in the world. ;-)
- June 2, 2010 at 2:58 PM
- Tara Pammi said...
Great post, Jo.
And Maisey, you're right. Jo is really a sweet person.
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Print literacy interventions and their contribution to literacy development: A complex and multifaceted relationship.
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This mixed methods study explores print literacy interventions, and the outcomes they elicit, in primary education settings in Victoria. It draws from both sociocultural and cognitive understandings of literacy acquisition. Data on literacy interventions was gathered at State, school, and individual student levels, using quantitative and qualitative methods. Interventions were commonly offered, and were found to work in tandem with a range of other factors to produce more and less successful literacy outcomes. Intervention participation supported students to improve in literacy, but did not necessarily enable them to catch up to year level expectations.


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27 Provost Street
Refurbishment of an office building.
Refurbishment works of an Islington office building creating characterful space.
Client – Private client
Value – £0.5 Million
The works were carried out whilst the top floors remained residential apartments included a new electrical installation and air conditioning to the office spaces, new lighting, new tiled W.C.s, new timber flooring throughout the office spaces, a tiled floor to the entrance lobby and the refurbishment of the common parts.


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The Group of Varna artists openes a "Small format" exhibition in Hall 5 of Dobrich Art Gallery on 11 July 2019. They are presenting painting, graphics and drawings created during the last years.
The Group of Varna artists is established in 1923 and amongst its members are names like Kiril Shivarov, Mario Zhekov and Georgi Velchev.In 1943 is established the Society of Varna artists chaired by Stefan Gadularov. On March 16, 1947 takes place a constituent assembly and is formed a group as a part of the Union of Varna artists. The chairman then is Yanko Marinov, recently returned from Russia. Meanwhile is opened Varna Art Gallery. The member of the Group Konstantin Shtarkelov makes the first financial donation for the gallery establishment.
In 1980s the Group is enlarged with well renowned artists, obtained academic education. During that period chairperson is Stoimen Stoilov and some of the members are Vanko Urumov, Milko Bozhkov and Petyo Marinov. The Group initiates the International biennial of graphic arts participated by some of the most world famous graphic artists.
Presently the group counts over 150 members and a big part of them are young artists.


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Bug of the week, perhaps?
The banishment appears to be a consequence of Facebook's desire to vet photos of Marketplace sellers.
Facebook leaves content verification to its community because, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg insists: "Only a very small amount is fake news and hoaxes." Also, editorial oversight is expensive. The ad biz is perhaps more sensitive to the risk of Marketplace fraud.
In a Reddit post, an individual who claims to have been affected by the issue recounted receiving a Facebook auto-invitation to sell a bike through Marketplace after posting the item for sale in a Facebook group.
"I said 'Yes' and was almost immediately kicked off the website and asked for a personal picture of myself to help identify who I was," the individual said. "[Facebook] says it is a security protocol and that within 72 hours they will let me know if the picture I sent in is acceptable to gain access back to [Facebook]."
Downtime monitoring service Downdetector.com is presently full of complaints about Facebook lockouts – some lasting more than 72 hours – and about lost sales.
On Twitter, a search for the hashtag #facebook72hours returns dozens of people claiming that they've been exiled from Zuckerberg's share-happy social utopia.
Facebook launched the current iteration of Marketplace last October, after its previous incarnation that was introduced in 2007 was shut down in 2014. Sooner or later, Facebook will have a viable Craigslist competitor.
In an email to The Register, a Facebook spokesperson said the problem has been dealt with. "We resolved an issue in our fraud detection system that prevented some people using Marketplace from logging into Facebook," the spokesperson said. "We have restored access to the small percentage of people who were impacted."
Coincidentally, users of Facebook's Instagram have the opposite problem. Instead of taking a forced 72-hour hiatus, they're unable to take a break, owing to being unable to temporarily disable their accounts.
Like Facebook proper, Instagram offers a way to step away from the service temporarily by deactivating but not deleting one's account. However, Instagram's mechanism for doing this hasn't been functioning properly, or so people have been claiming for several months. ®


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Recalling the moment in an interview, the VH1 personality says that her baby died shortly after birth as doctors told her that she had no chance of surviving outside the womb at 20 weeks.
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Rah Ali has confirmed reports which stated that her newborn daughter, whom she named Sanaa, passed away shortly after being born prematurely. Speaking to PEOPLE, the "Love & Hip Hop: New York" star recalled the time when she was forced to give birth at just five months pregnant.
Revealing that the incident happened on May 26, Rah told the publication that she started having stomach cramps in the morning. She didn't think too much about it at first, assuming that it was merely pregnancy side effect. But when the pain didn't go away, she called her husband and was immediately taken to the hospital. "That's when they told me that my cervix was completely open and that my water had broken," the VH1 star said.
"When you're pregnant with your first child, it's a whole mental thing just knowing that you're going to deliver," Rah added. "Every day you count down and see [your due date] getting closer and closer. At five months, I hadn't even come to the realization that it was going to happen. It was the worst experience of my life."
Continuing her story, Rah said that her baby died shortly after birth as doctors told Rah that she had no chance of surviving outside the womb at 20 weeks. "I held her … and she slept in the room with us until the morning when they took her away. I felt like I lost my soul," she recalled.
Fortunately, Rah has the support of both friends and family. Her best friend, Nicki Minaj, allegedly was doing everything she could to be supportive, including checking on Rah and trying to lift up her spirit. As for Rah's former friend Remy Ma, she said that she had not received any messages from her.
"I actually haven't heard from her but I don't have any expectations, nor do I think she is in any way expected to reach out to me during this time," Rah said of the "All the Way Up" rapper. "It would be ridiculous to even think that. That's a buried relationship. I truly mean that respectfully."


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A party-loving state trooper was fired yesterday for promoting wild soirees with prostitutes — and two more troopers were suspended in the scandal.
Titus Taggart, an 18-year veteran of the force, was brought up on departmental charges earlier this year and suspended without pay for moonlighting as the host of off-duty hooker bashes.
The investigation of Taggart, 41, began last December when State Police looked into suspicions that troopers were involved in a prostitution ring that imported hookers from Canada for parties in the Buffalo area, officials said.
A disciplinary hearing held last week resulted in a recommendation that he be kicked off the force, and yesterday State Police Superintendent Joseph D'Amico officially fired him. He could still face criminal charges.
Taggart, who had been assigned to Troop T in Buffalo, posted several photos on his Facebook page of himself dressed in gangster-style suits and posing with booze bottles and suggestively clad women.
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Weekly meetings can be a great way to track company metrics and keep everyone accountable, solve problems by drawing from the collective intelligence of the team, and review customer feedback and issues that can help your organization improve performance. But they can also be a boring, non-informative, mandatory gathering that everyone in your office dreads.
Of course, you want your weekly meetings to be more like the former, and less like the latter. These tips will help you conduct more effective and engaging meetings that keep your team informed, productive, and looking forward to the next session.
1. Start with the executive team
In mid-sized or large companies, there may not be a need for every department to have a weekly meeting — but regular sessions with the executive team are a must. Smaller companies can condense weekly meetings into a single, company-wide event, while those with more staff can cascade up or down as needed from the executive meeting.
2. Know your priorities
One of the most important keys to effective weekly meetings is to know what you'll be discussing ahead of time. For best results, determine your top three to five company priorities at the start of each quarter, and for each priority:
- Assign accountability for various goals and results
- Establish metrics and success criteria
You can then structure your meetings around these priorities, and leave each week with measurable results and detailed action plans.
3. Keep a log
Have some way to record the meeting or take notes, so you can refer back and review to look for issues or problem areas that will help to streamline future meetings. Make sure the meeting log includes who said they would do what, and when, to help continually track accountability and stay on point throughout the week.
4. Structure meetings intelligently
For best results, weekly meetings should be relatively short and follow a preset schedule. By planning ahead of time, you can hold effective weekly meetings in 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the group.
Business coaching firm Positioning Systems suggests a strategic and highly effective weekly agenda that includes:
- Good news: (5 minutes) Open the meeting by having everyone share two positive stories — one business, and one personal.
- Numbers: (5 to 10 minutes) Review individual or team weekly productivity metrics, without conversation or comment.
- Customer/employee data: (10 minutes) Discuss recurring issues or problems facing either teams or their customers, and assign at least one issue to a person or group to investigate in the coming week.
- Review accountability: (10 minutes) Review the accountability notes from the previous meeting, reschedule or reassign tasks as needed, and discuss commitments for accountability for the next meeting.
- Collective intelligence: (10 to 30 minutes) Choose a top priority and ask for everyone's input on the matter. You can also use this section of the meeting for a presentation on one of the company priorities, led by the person who's accountable for it.
5. End on an informative note
At the close of the meeting, ask everyone in the group to offer a word or phrase that describes how they felt about the meeting. This gives you the opportunity to gather feedback that can be used to adjust future meetings, and ensure that things go smoothly for everyone. Try to end with positive encouragement, so everyone looks forward to next week.


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Proverbs 17:24 (GNB)"An intelligent person aims at wise actions, but a fool starts off in many directions."
1. Accept responsibility for my life.
Galatians 6:5 (NCV) Each person must be responsible for himself.
We need to understand that there are three kinds of people in life.
There are accusers. There are excusers. There are choosers.
B – Believe I can change
Phil 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
C – Clarify what I really want
May I suggest three things that need to be at the top of your list?
1. Your relationship with God.
2. Your relationship with your family.
3.Your relationship with your church and church family.
D – Don't wait to begin.
Ecclesiastes 11:4 (NLT) Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.


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Review - Hypnotized by Karen Wiesner
Title : HYPNOTIZED, Book 10 of the Incognito Series
Author : Karen Wiesner
Publisher : Whiskey Creek Press
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Reviewed by: Brynna Curry
Rating: You Gotta Read
Dr. Sherry Mansfield is a talented hypnotist who possesses the ability to use the power of suggestion in an eerie, supernatural way. When she sends the Network a message through a suicide bomber that she wants to escape her abusive husband—the leader of a small terrorist group—they offer her a deal: They'll rescue her from her husband if she'll use her special skill for them in the pursuit of justice. The Network also fears that a rival terrorist faction will target Dr. Mansfield, wanting to use her unusual gift for evil the same way her husband's group does. Network operatives—and former secret lovers—Noah Harlow and Rhiannon Murray must rescue Dr. Mansfield to keep the world at large from falling into jeopardy.
After being captured, tortured and finally rescued four years ago, Rhiannon Murray decided she wanted more out of life and love than what her team leader Noah Harlow could give. Trying to break clean from her former lover, she requests transfer to another unit in the network. Noah sees to it all her requests are denied. As team leader, he's determined to make sure she's safe, but is there more than lust lying under his cool exterior? Can he truly give Rhiannon his heart?
Dr. Sherry Mansfield amazing mental ability is being miused by her husband, the leader of a terrorist cell and coveted by an even more dangerous group, but when she used a young suicide bomber to deliver a plea for help, the Network send Rhiannon and Noah undercover into the heart of danger as married counselors for a troubled teen ranch. How long will they be able to fight their close quarters and their hearts?
Having read a few of the Incognito series by Mrs. Wiesner, I applaud her ability to keep up the suspense all the way through book ten. Noah and Rhiannon's story doesn't dissapoint with non stop tension, steamy love scenes and subplots that make you say, "What? No way!". An absolute pleasure to read, I hope Hypnotized won't be the last of this series.
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You've probably heard that to get a home security system right, you need to pay a professional installer. Salespeople who work for installers are convinced it's the only way to go.
They're only concerned with your well-being, of course!
Self-install is easy
Take their pitches with a grain of salt. If you're comfortable setting up simple computer equipment, you can install your own wireless system and save money. An extra benefit is that you understand the system. Once you've installed it yourself, you can change it when you need to.
The New York Times praised the advantages of do-it-yourself installation back in 2010. Since then, it's only gotten easier. You know your home better than any installer does. With the money you save, you can get a few extra components. You win all around.
The first step: RTFM. (Read the friendly manual.) Go through the instructions in the manual, CD, website, or whatever, and make sure you know how it works. (If there aren't any instructions, or they look like machine-translated Chinese, send the whole thing back and look for a better system.) Take an inventory of the components. Generally the installation procedure will go like this:
Set up the base and console. They should be in a place that's convenient for you, but where burglars won't find it right away. If required, connect it to your Internet router or phone line. Get familiar with its operation.
Set a good PIN or password. It's easy to remember "1234," but a smart burglar will deactivate your system on the first try. Use a password that means something special to you and no one else.
Check that the components work before taking the trouble of mounting them.
Install the sensors. You should have one at each outside door, at least. You can put additional sensors on windows and closets. Many sensors have stick-on bases, so you don't even need to drill holes.
Install cameras and other components. Position your cameras so they cover as much area as possible, especially entrances. Cameras generally need external power, so consider where you can plug them in. Keep everything out of the reach of pets and small children.
Test everything. Check that all components are within the base's range. Be sure everyone in your household knows how to activate and deactivate the system. Treat it as if it's live, so you develop habits that won't turn in false alarms.
Go live. After you've gotten familiar with the system and worked out any issues, you can activate the monitoring service. (Your system has a monitoring service, right?)
Set a schedule for replacing batteries. Let your computer or phone remind you when it's time.
Safety and peace of mind
A monitored home security system pays for itself. As Consumers Advocate puts it:
The simple presence of a home security system has been demonstrated to reduce the risk of burglary by up to 60%. The resultant peace-of-mind, additionally, can be of incalculable benefit.
Want to find out more about monitored security for your home? Get in touch with Protect America today for a free quote.


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Canadian Solar Inc. has signed one of the largest, multi-year bifacial solar module supply agreements on record with EDF Renewables North America. The deal will deliver 1,800 MW of high efficiency poly solar modules for projects in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Utilizing unique multi-year contractual terms, Canadian Solar will supply its bifacial enhanced wafer BiHiKu (CS3W-PB) and enhanced wafer HiKu (CS3W-P) modules to EDF Renewables' multiple solar projects.
This module supply agreement is the largest single module supply agreement signed in Canadian Solar's 18-year history, and is an anchor of the company's 3+ GW of forward-committed contracts in the North American market through 2023.
"EDF Renewables North America is pleased to announce this substantial module supply agreement with Canadian Solar Inc. The agreement demonstrates our confidence in the bifacial module technology to support our robust pipeline of contracted projects over the next 5 years," said Tristan Grimbert, President and CEO of EDF Renewables North America.Don't miss our Solar + Storage issue in July — subscribe to Solar Builder magazine (print or digital) for FREE today
"We are excited to partner with EDF Renewables to help them bring a stable supply of clean, reliable solar energy to the North American market," said Dr. Shawn Qu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Solar. "As the US market recovers from the uncertainties brought by Section 201 tariffs and rushes to meet the step-down of the Investment Tax Credit deadline, we are seeing a significant rebound of demand in the US solar market which impacts module supply across the entire region. This contract continues to strengthen the global partnership between EDF Renewables and Canadian Solar."


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The original Honda Insight landed in the United States in December 1999. The tiny aerodynamic hatchback didn't light the electrified vehicle world on fire like the far more popular Toyota Prius. But it did show that the automaker was serious about hybrids even while the technology was still in its infancy. Nearly 20 years later and Insight is bigger, more powerful and while it's latest MPG falls short of the original's 70 miles-per-gallon, you can actually haul groceries and the family in it.
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- Rated at over 50 miles per gallon
- Honda updated its infotainment system
- Driver's assistance system with lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise control as standard
- Civic-like design looks great
- Gas engine is annoyingly loud
- Lane keep assist still needs work to be on par with competitors
A solid update to the Insight with a hybrid rating of over 50 miles per gallon. Its quick acceleration, updated infotainment system and standard driver's assistance features should make it a must see for anyone looking for a high mileage car under $25,000.
The new Honda Insight (starting at $22,830) sits in a weird spot in the automaker's lineup. It's only a bit over $2,000 cheaper than the Accord Hybrid, but offers better gas mileage (55 mpg city vs. 47 mpg city). There's also the Clarity line, but the PHEV is about $10,000 more and the other two vehicles are available by lease only.
So who is the Insight for? Well, it's actually for folks eyeing a fuel-efficient vehicle in the increasingly crowded under $25,000 hybrid market. Turns out the Prius has a lot of competitors and people want something that doesn't blend into Toyota's hybrid parade in California's HOV (High-Occupancy Vehicle) lanes.
If you give the Insight a quick glance you wouldn't be blamed if you thought you were looking at a new Civic. The vehicle's updated looks borrows heavily from the sedan's design. That's a good thing and this is the best looking Insight ever. Yes, even better than the CRX inspired first-generation that, while sort of cool, upon further glance was a pale imitation to Honda's legendary "sport" compact hatchback.
The interior, on the other hand, feels more akin to the Clarity or Accord than the Civic. Also a good thing. But more importantly, Honda has updated its infotainment system to something that's actually worth using. The automaker has removed the rectangular tabs and replaced them with square buttons a bit like a smartphone. Yes, it's a boring design that resembles a tablet, but if you ever used the old system, you'll be happy about this update.
It's quicker, easier to use, and it supports CarPlay and Android Auto. Best of all, there's an actual knob to adjust the volume instead of that weird strip found in recent Hondas. You would slide your finger up and down a spot next to the display to modify the volume. It was weird.
What's nice for an entry-level hybrid is that all trim levels of the Insight get Honda Sensing as standard. The automaker's suite of driver assistance features has matured but it's not quite up there with offerings from Nissan, Tesla, and the luxury brands. Yet at this price point, the combination of lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control is a nice bonus to an already tidy package of features.
When you're done pushing all the buttons and tapping the center console, driving the Insight is surprisingly remarkable. Most of that has to do with the car's electric motor which it uses for propulsion. The gas engine is used as a generator and that results in smooth, torque-tastic acceleration. The combined horsepower is 151 and 197 foot-pounds of torque. That power can be adjusted via the three driving modes: Econ, EV and Sport. The car defaults to Econ but if you can keep your lead foot off the accelerator, you can cruise around town in EV mode.
As for that 55 miles per gallon rating. Honda dropped off the Touring trim line (starting at $28,090) which is rated at 51 miles per gallon. I got mid-40s during my tests in Econ and EV mode. When I started cruising around on the freeway and began testing Sport mode, the miles dropped to the lows 40s.
Sport mode was surprisingly fun for quick take offs, but get ready for noise. Lots of noise. When you push the engine or deplete the battery, the gas engine turns on and it's like a rambunctious child with a tin drum set down the hall. It's not horrible, but it's striking how much it interrupts the usually calm cabin of the Insight.
Loud gas engine aside, the Insight is a solid competitor to the Prius and other hybrids on the market. The driver's assistance features, update infotainment system and new design are great selling points. The hybrid powertrain makes for smooth, snappy acceleration but when that gas power plant is needed, it can break the car's spell.
Correction: An earlier version of this article indicated that the Clarity line was available by lease only. The PHEV is available for purchase starting at $33,400.


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The goal of the Building Performance Knowledge Community (BPKC) is to promote architects as leaders in the application of technical design for building performance; in the use of high-performance design criteria, codes, and standards; and in programming, designing and managing building performance. To advance, disseminate, and advocate—to the architecture profession, AIA members, building owners, the construction industry, the academy, and the public—design practices that create buildings that are healthy, energy efficient, and durable.
AIA Codes Network: Challenges of Proposed Requirements for Mitigating Thermal Bridges in ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1
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An ancient four-storey tower has been transformed into a modern family home in Finland.
The historic tower, located at Munkkiniemi – a neighbourhood in Helsinki – is light and airy with some glorious details including wood, parquet and tiled flooring, an iron staircase and heated towel rails.
Other than exposed brickwork juxtaposed with plain white walls, antique furniture adorning the corners of each room, and elegant oval windows, there's a real opportunity for the right buyer to put their stamp on the property.
Tiled flooring and the most exquisite antique gold-framed mirror graces the bathroom, while the third floor bedroom has a walk-in closet.
And, to top of the idea of luxury living, the tower also comes with a swimming pool and roof terrace.
But the best bit? Access to the rooftop terrace boasts stunning open sea views.
The tower is on sale for €2,290,000 (£2.02 million) via Tranio.
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Remodeled home on a premiere street near the gates of Mesa Verde Country Club! Highly desirable tri-level floor plan is rarely available this close to the golf course and almost never one that boasts such a high degree of craftsmanship and finishes. You immediately notice the outstanding curb appeal boosted by the new smooth plaster exterior, front yard enclosed with linear wood fencing and new driveway with custom stone accents. The interior of the home features 5 beds/3 Baths with 2,746 sq ft of interior living space. Main level has vaulted ceilings to create an open feel and consists of the main living room, formal dining room, and a dream Entertainer's kitchen. Lower level of the home has a 2nd living room along with a downstairs master bedroom with adjacent full bathroom. Upstairs master suite with walk-in-closet and an oversized master bathroom, huge shower and separate soaking tub. The backyard features a raised concrete patio overlooking grassy yard area and has great privacy. Other amenities: recessed lighting, all new windows and sliders, quartz-adorned waterfall kitchen island and countertops, tile on bathroom floors and in showers, hardwood flooring throughout main areas and bedrooms, stainless appliances, new shaker cabinets, breakfast nook with built-in seating, new vanities with high end hardware, and so much more! Experience the lifestyle that this Mesa Verde location has to offer and enjoy the luxury that this one of a kind home exudes.
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Here you can read the 6th part of our series, especially about the work of MOBA project management.
MOBA AG's project management considers itself as multi project management. In multi project management, several individual projects are organized simultaneously, with their interactions, shared resources, and so on. With the PM software all projects are recorded, managed and presented.
Before the project management gets to start, the executive board manages the project portfolio and decides on each project request according to the MOBA strategy. In sum, all approved projects form MOBA AG's project portfolio. In a process upstream to the portfolio management every MOBA staff member can request new projects with the form "Development request" in the Intranet.
The projects to be managed by the project management team are product developments in the business areas construction, agriculture and waste & logistics. Projects like IT acquisitions, reconstruction of buildings or product transfers between the different subsidiaries, however, are managed by different people within the MOBA group. In the ideal case, for developments not made in Limburg, there is a project manager closely located to the core of development who can help to support and control the product generation process directly on site. The physical proximity allows a steady flow of information and a shorter reaction time.
A project has been successful when the planned result could be realized
- with the planned functionality
- in the planned quality
- in the planned time
- in the scope of expected risks.
Since a project manager is fully responsible for his project and its success, he has to make sure that all success criteria mentioned above have been fulfilled.
From the beginning, a successful project requires clear project organization and transparent process-oriented organization. The process-oriented organization defines the rules (roles, competences, responsibilities, decision-making, etc.) and the communication structure. The project manager (project controlling) supervises the consequent observation of the project organization and the process-oriented organization.
As soon as the project manager has handled all issues mentioned above, he/she officially starts the project with a kick-off meeting preferably attended by all members of the project organization team including the executive board. He/she commits all participants to the project order, the project plan, the project rules etc. and makes sure to keep everybody on a uniform level of information.
The bigger and the more complex a project is, the bigger the PM competence or PM performance the project manager has to provide and the smaller the required technical competence or performance. Unfortunately, in practice, many project managers almost exclusively concentrate or have to concentrate on technical contents, because the processes are not clearly defined in the companies.
By generating a requirement specification template for the different product types, a not insignificant part of the specific technical work, so far previously provided by the project managers, can be carried out by the customer in cooperation with MOBA AG's sales department.
You will find all previous parts here:
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Part 3
Part 4
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This competition will take place during our regular meeting on August 23rd, 2018 which will exceptionally meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Macdonell-Williamson House in Pointe Fortune.
Judging by Members
There is a maximum of one entry per class by each participant.
Class 1 Fresh Flowers - Express yourself - name your creation
No minimum or maximum number of flowers, no specific container, accessories allowed.
Class 2 Fruits, Vegetables, or Combination - Edible Centrepiece
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Get a sneak peak into ArcGIS 10.3 from Sud Menon, Director of Software Development and Engineering, Esri who talks about the new Esri ArcGIS platform that comes with some interesting features.
This seems to be a major release that focuses on enterprises and organisations that are interested in geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping. The release comes with ArcGIS Pro, a new application that is part of the ArcGIS desktop suite. The release provides users a single application to work on 2D and 3D datasets, which makes this feature a key part of ArcGIS 10.3.
The ArcGIS server product now comes with a portal, that helps users to expand the functionality and usability of the product. This makes the on premises servers also to take advantage of the portal interface.
Another key feature is inclusion of 3D across the platform, not just in the desktop version of it. This means, you can use 3D maps and web scenes in browsers, which would also be rolled-out in to the apps during 2015.


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Back in September, reports surfaced that LucasFilm may be undergoing secret reshoots on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which came just a few months after production had wrapped. While those reports were never confirmed, it's common practice for any big-budget movie to undergo reshoots, with additional photography often worked into the schedule. Today, we have word that reshoots may actually be happening next month. LucasFilm is reportedly casting for extras in Scotland and Ireland.
Project Casting reports that LucasFilm is searching for extras for shoots starting next month in Edinburgh, Scotland and unspecified parts of Ireland. The casting call is seeking "ordinary people" for these extra roles, with male or female actors between 16 and a half to 90 years of age. No specific details were given about the scenes that were being filmed, but this report states that filming will begin in March and "continue into the following months."
This casting call doesn't indicate which main cast members will be present during these reshoots, but there have already been rumors that the scenes featuring late actress Carrie Fisher may be cut from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. That report from January revealed that Leia has two very important scenes in both Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars Episode IX, which Colin Trevorrow is writing and directing, with Leia reuniting with Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Leia confronting her son Kylo Ren, who killed his father Han Solo (Harrison Ford) in The Force Awakens. That report didn't indicate if either of those scenes take place in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but it's possible that they both take place in Star Wars IX.
It's possible that these reshoots could be replacing scenes that previously featured Carrie Fisher's Leia Organa, but that hasn't been confirmed. LucasFilm did issue a rare statement last month, though, denying rumors that the studio was contemplating using a digital recreation of the actress in Star Wars: Episode IX. With that being said, it's possible that her major scenes in both Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars 9 are being either cut or reworked. It was rumored that the Luke and Leia reunion was set to happen at the very end of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but that hasn't been confirmed either. Though, Oscar Isaac did share a photo of Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill on set together, indicating that they had shot at least one scene with each other for Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
We reported earlier this month that the first Star Wars 8 trailer won't premiere until Star Wars Celebration, which takes place between April 13-16 in Orlando, Florida. Even that report hasn't been confirmed yet, with other rumors claiming the trailer would drop sometime in the first quarter of this year, with some speculating it could be attached to Beauty and the Beast. While we'll unlikely get much confirmation on the reshoots, hopefully we'll find out more about Star Wars: The Last Jedi soon, as we continue the countdown towards the December 15, 2017 release date.


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Halloween is over, but the NYC Compost Project is still looking for jack-o-lanterns…and providing a constructive outlet to relieve frustrations.
The annual Pumpkin Smash will take place at Lou Lodati Park in Sunnyside on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The public can drop off unwanted (and rotting) pumpkins, and NYC Compost will turn them into fertilizer to be distributed to flower beds and tree squares in parks and public green spaces around the five boroughs.
Attendance is free, of course, and participants can crush, slam, and stomp their discarded pumpkins themselves. And back by popular demand, the Queens Botanical Garden, which is hosting the event, has promised to bring a catapult for "punkin-chunkin."
Oh, the goopy, smelly squishy mess!
Don't worry, pumpkin donors can also let NYC Compost employees do the demolition.
Lou Lodati Park's entrance is at 41-15 Skillman Ave. It's near Sunnyside Greenmarket, an outdoor farmers market that will be operating during Pumpkin Smash.
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Benfica – AEK Athens FC : Preview & Prediction
Benfica will play this last meeting of the Champions League without pressure because the Portuguese club will automatically be donated to the Europa League. The Portuguese will finish in front of the Greeks despite this last day. So this is a good opportunity for Benfica to sign a first success at the stadium Luz after 1 failure in front of Bayern Munich (0-2) and 1 draw against Ajax Amsterdam (1-1). By receiving the red lantern which displays 5 defeats in as many days,Benficahas every chance to win. Victorious in Greece (3-2), the club Lisbon displays excellent form with 2 wins in Liga Sagrès against Feirense (4-0) and the field of Vitoria Setubal (1-0) and 1 victory in the League Cup against Paços de Ferreira (2-0) over his last 3 matches. AEK Athens, which remains in 3 games without a win away, has recently won Lamia (2-0) in the home league. But the 4th of AEK Athens FCwill have all the trouble of the world to exist in Portuguese soil.
Benfica had won 3 goals to 2 in Greece in the first leg.
Benfica has recorded 5 victories in its last 6 outings, in all competitions.
AEK Athens is on a losing streak of 5 Champions League losses!
AEK Athens suffered the law of Ajax Amsterdam (3-0) and Bayern Munich (2-0) away.
Benfica plans to offer a first home win to its supporters.
AEK Athens is likely to finish its European campaign with a pointed zero and the beanie! Benfica will not want to miss the opportunity to leave the C1 on a success in front of his supporters.
Benfica – AEK Athens FC : Betting Tips
Benfica – Win Odds: 1.35
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70


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Abandoned dog Snoop recovering at Shropshire kennels - with video
Snoop the dog, who was filmed being abandoned on the side of a road, is now recovering from his ordeal in Shropshire.
Last month CCTV footage of the Staffordshire bull terrier chasing his owners car after he was abandoned in Stoke-on-Trent went viral.
He has since been named Snoop and is now safe at an RSPCA centre in Shropshire.
The charity said hundreds of people have offered homes and messages of support - including the rapper Snoop Dogg himself.
An RSPCA spokeswoman said: "We are so grateful to all the millions of people who have shared Snoop's story across the world.
"Snoop is such a loveable character and enjoys being around people and gets on well with other dogs. He just loves getting close to people, sitting between their legs and having cuddles, and is certainly enjoying lots of love and affection from our staff.
"We have been overwhelmed by the hundreds of supportive messages for Snoop and all the people who have offered to give him a home, including some well-known faces.
The moment Snoop was dumped:
Comedian Sue Perkins and journalist Andrew Neil have also offered Snoop a space on their sofas.
But the RSPCA said he isn't quite ready for rehoming just yet.
The spokeswoman added: "Snoop isn't available for rehoming just yet but he is due to move to one of our rehoming centres this week, where our staff can properly assess him to make sure they know exactly what they will need to look for to find Snoop's forever home.
"They will then start taking applications for him, so anyone interested in adopting him can keep an eye on the RSPCA's Find a Pet database, where they will also find lots of other dogs - including 70 Staffies like Snoop - looking for new homes."
The RSPCA investigation into who dumped Snoop is still ongoing and anyone with information should call 0300 123 8018.
Five steps to getting your rescue pet:
- Step 1 - Find each other online here: www.rspca.org.uk/findapet
- Step 2 - Complete an application form
- Step 3 - Visit your local RSPCA animal centre
- Step 4 - Meet one of the RSPCA adoption support volunteers
- Step 5 - Take your new family member home
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Earnhardt wins rain-delayed Daytona before Dillon wreck
Austin Dillon, the grandson of legendary team owner Richard Childress and a driver for Welcome's RCR Enterprises, won the Xfinity Series race Saturday night. On the race's final lap, just as Dale Earnhardt Jr. crossed the finish line, chaos erupted behind the pack leader. I was there in the media infield center when race victor Dale Earnhardt Jr., and teammate Jimmie Johnson came into address the media sometime around 3 a.m. EDT because of the prolonged rain-delay (another controversy but not almost as important today).
In the meantime, Dillon said he can't wait to get back behind the wheel. The project will include replacing the entire catch fence.
Dillon's No. 3 auto went airborne and into the fence, tearing part of it down, flipped and landed on its roof.
Many crew members ran from their pit stalls to Dillon's aide.
Shockingly, Austin walked away from the crash.
"Coming to the checkered there…and after that it was just insane". Like everyone else, his mind was not so much on winning but the insane carnage that ensued behind him. Thirteen fans who were in proximity to crash debris from the catchfence were also checked for injuries at the scene. Eight declined treatment, four were treated on site, and one was taken to the hospital in stable condition, he said.
Dillon is recovering, but said on a teleconference Tuesday morning, the fence is a lifesaver. I … hope everybody in the stands is all right. "I'm more thankful that everybody is OK than to be standing here in Victory Lane, that is for sure". "It is great to have the focus of NASCAR on the tracks…to make the cars safe". It got my tailbone pretty good and my arm. He went on to thank everybody for their concern on Twiiter, just a few hours after the life-threatening crash.
Dillon then invoked an old racing saying.
"It's not really acceptable I don't think. We can work at that, and then figure out a way to keep the cars on the ground", Dillon said.
"That scared the hell out of me, I will be honest with you", Earnhardt said. That's the next thing. I think if you're at Talladega, this wreck might not happen because it's a little bit wider. Dillon called for change from NASCAR to these restrictor plate races, saying the speeds were too high, making airborne cars more likely, and it was an unacceptable situation. "I didn't care about anything other than figuring out who was OK". "It's a recipe for disaster because drivers are put into a box".
"No matter how safe we can make the sport, when you are going that amount of speed, things happen". It's nearly as guaranteed as the sun rising each day. It's hurled into the air over several cars and into catch cables feet away from spectators.
According to a report from Bob Pockrass of ESPN, Matt Morgan a high-powered attorney in Florida has confirmed that he has taken on the cases of two Daytona fans who were injured at the track. Earnhardt was the last driver killed on the track in a Sprint Cup race.
Ben White is a motorsports columnist for The Dispatch.


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) - U.S. stocks were mixed Wednesday as investors weighed favorable economic data and strong earnings reports against the temptation to take profits in the wake of October's impressive performance. See full story.
Economic Report: U.S. retail sales soften after upward August revision
WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- After three months of robust sales, U.S. seasonally adjusted retail sales fell 0.2 percent in September, the first decline since April, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. See full story.
Currencies: U.S. dollar gains amid earnings, economic data
CHICAGO (CBS.MW) - The dollar improved against the euro and the yen Wednesday amid mostly upbeat U.S. economic numbers and some brighter news on the earnings front. See full story.
Finance arm boosts General Motors' Q3 profit
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- General Motors exceeded its third-quarter profit target Wednesday, again relying on strength in its financing business while earnings at auto operations tumbled on North American weakness. See full story.
Investors drive Intel shares higher
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) - Intel shares jumped to a 19-month high Wednesday as investors reacted positively to the chip giant's third-quarter results and projected fourth-quarter growth. See full story.
Thom Calandra's StockWatch: All about Marc Faber: Dr. Doom, we presume?
ZURICH (CBS.MW) -- Marc Faber is the global economist and fund manager with a doctorate in connections. See full story.
Shades of Green: Congress gambling with Americans' pension funds
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- The resurgent stock market is failing to alleviate a $350 billion deficit in traditional U.S. pension plans, yet Congress is betting the farm that it eventually will. See full story.


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Zach Rose
Language Arts 3-4 H
October 14, 2013
Social Culture Then and Now: Regency Era and Modern Times
Like the leaves in the fall etiquette is an ever changing aspect of society. In Jane
Austen's time proper manners, fancy dress and formal speech were the utmost responsibility of everyone. All areas of life were exceedingly formal. To modern eyes it may have seemed too strict, but it was expected. People in the Regency Era behaved highly discreet. They almost always whispered when talking to friends in public. The dress and apparel in the Regency Era was typically extravagant, and often painful. A woman was not to appear before a man unless she looked perfectly dainty and delightful. This required much time and energy of the women and her servants. In
Austen's time, one was required to speak to their superiors with absolute respect and reverence. This was strictly enforced. Although many people today are well behaved, formality has dramatically decreased in dance, dress and conversation.
The dance of the Regency Era a was most commonly English country dances, a
swarm of melodic steps, were bouncy and lively. They involved partners holding hands
and turning in circles. Only men could ask women to dance, and it was standard for men to dance with as many women possible as to not leave any women out.
Conversation with your dancing partner was mandatory while dancing. It was also acceptable for women to dance with each other. (Time Period and Culture) Today it is rare to find organized social dances outside of ballroom dance competitions and performances. Most dancing now days, especially at parties is much different. For example "Twerking" (the new dance craze where one places there hands on there knees and forcefully thrusts there backside back and forth) would never have been acceptable at a dance back then because of its extreme crudeness and improper manners. Formal dress in the Regency Era displayed class, modesty, and social standing. An excellent example of formal dress in Pride and Prejudice is shown by this quote. Mr
Collins says to Elizabeth Bennet "Do not make yourself uneasy, my dear cousin, about your apparel. Lady Catherine is far from requiring that elegance of dress in us which becomes herself and her daughter. I could advise you merely to put on whatever of your clothes is superior to the rest—there is no occasion for anything more.
Lady Catherine will not think the worse of you for being simply dressed. She likes to have the distinction of rank preserved." ( Austen 29) In other words, Collins is saying that to support Lady Catherine's vanity, Elizabeth should dress formally, but not so elegantly to outrank the apparel of Lady Catherine. This shows that class and vanity had a great deal to do with how nicely one would dress. Also, the desire to look superior would affect one's dress. In Austen's Era, clothing was extremely expensive. Everything
was made by hand. (The Renaissance Tailor. )The manner of dress clearly demonstrated one's social standing. In contrast, clothing today is mass produced. And although there are people that dress in higher priced, brand named clothing, it is more difficult to distinguish rich from poor by dress alone as both wealthy and poor wear similar styles ( "Jane Austen's World"). Essentially dress now days is less about status and more about style, comfort and practicality. Also todays clothing is mass produced, for the most part unlike each custom made piece in the Regency era.
Not only dress was more formal but also conversation. This quote from Pride and
Prejudice shows how slightly straying from the strict rules of public conversation can make the


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Hoian Eco Green Full-day Tour take you 12 hours to discover colorful lantern of Hoian Ancient Town. Furthermore, you are strongly recommend ride only seven-kilometers to discover Cam Thanh Village, which has been developed to be an ecotourism center with its motto being an environmentally friendly destination.
Our Driver will normally pick up you from your address at 09:00. However, departure time can be change depend on traveller's requests.
It takes about 40 minutes from Danang to Cam Thanh. Upon arrival, you will transfer to the motorboat and travelling to Cam Thanh water coconut village.
10:00AM Transferring from the main boat to the bamboo basket boat and slowly rowing to the village. Having an opportunity to learn how to row this unique bamboo basket boat then participating in a bamboo basket boat race. Together with local fishermen, throwing fish nets, catching fishes, mud-crabs, coconut mussels (an indigenous specie that can only be found here) and turning coconut leaves into fun items.
11:30AM Arriving at the village and receiving welcome drinks. Then enjoying local lunch:
13:00PM Boarding the bus and travelling back to Hoi An.
14:00PM Upon arrival, tourguide will take you go to explore ancient town by foot. During the trip, our tourguide will recommend for you some ideal restaurants for dinner.
This Hoi An City Tour includes a visit to the Hoi An Museum which shows some of the towns unique history and culture. You will then be taken to see some of the town's renowned Historical Houses which display outstanding original structure. Afterwards, you will go to the Assembly Halls of Chinese Influence. Then you will continue onto a handicraft workshop where you can appreciate a true eye-for-detail and finally, on your Hoi An City Tour you will visit the coveted and most noteworthy Japanese Covered Bridge – the 18th century wooden bridge featuring elaborate carvings and a pedestrian walkway. An additional optional stop is at the personal home of Diep Dong Nguyen(subject to availability). Here you can view an enchanting collection of pottery, seals and old Hoi An pictures.
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Via its laws, Oregon protects the client-psychotherapist relationship, and the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists specifies how confidentiality is treated in our relationship. I will not release clinical information about you, including whether or not you are in therapy, to anyone unless given express written permission to do so by you (called Informed Consent), or if one of the conditions applies in the next paragraph. In any of the situations below, I will make every effort to discuss these things with you below.
There are a few situations that allow or require the release of confidential information:
1) The therapist or counselor must act appropriately when there is danger to the patient or to another person at the patient's hands. This may involve others when necessary to protect the patient if the patient is suicidal, intends to harm another person, or is unable to provide self-care at a level necessary for basic survival. State law also requires the report of abuse or neglect of a child, elder, or vulnerable adult when there is reasonable belief that it has occurred or is likely to occur in the future.
2) In response to a court order, a counselor must testify or release records. A counselor does not release records or testify in response to a subpoena unless the patient or patient's guardian has given written authorization to do so.
3) As professionals, we do consult with one another from time to time to improve our quality of service to you. Case material is sometimes used in training, consultation, and writing. This is always without identifying information and with great care and respect for your privacy.