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The March 5, 2019 Edition of Smackdown Live is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE's Smackdown brand, which took place on March 5, 2019 at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
After remaining silent while his WWE Fastlane match got flipped on its head last week, WWE Champion "The New" Daniel Bryan arrived on SmackDown LIVE with thoughts on his upcoming title defense against Kevin Owens in five nights' time. Bryan said that the WWE Universe relates to Owens because he looks like all of them, and is a nobody, words that KO clearly did not take kindly to. Owens interrupted the WWE Champion, reminding him that he pinned him following the Stunner last week, and let him know that he planned on taking his title at Fastlane.
Bryan's intellectual peer Rowan was not happy with these claims, confronting Owens face-to-face, which resulted in the two mixing it up. KO briefly disposed of the 7-footer, but the numbers game quickly caught up to Owens, with his subsequent scuffle with Bryan leading to Rowan re-emerging and dropping KO with his dreaded claw attack.
With their SmackDown Tag Team Championship rematch at WWE Fastlane only five nights away, The Miz took on Jey Uso on SmackDown LIVE, but not before both teams continued to trade verbal barbs, which led right into a hot start for their one-on-one clash.
As Shane McMahon and Jimmy Uso watched on from ringside, The A-Lister and Jey collided in a hard-hitting contest with pivotal Fastlane momentum on the line. It appeared that Jey was possibly closing in on a victory when he got an assist from Jimmy behind the official's back, but Shane was quick to even the odds, dropping Jimmy and allowing The Miz enough leeway to connect with the Skull-Crushing Finale and secure the major victory right ahead of Fastlane.
After the success of his previous United States Title Open Challenge, R-Truth decided that, despite being exhausted after retaining the championship last week, he would give it another whirl Tuesday night on SmackDown LIVE. At first it appeared that the "Sassy Southern Belle" Lacey Evans was answering the call, but, as she often does, Evans simply was gracing the "nasties" of the WWE Universe with her presence. From there, who actually answered the call was Samoa Joe ... and Rey Mysterio ... and Andrade. Fatal 4-Way Match, anyone?
The action was furious, with all four Superstars showing out in hopes of leaving with the historic United States Championship. In the height of the action, Mysterio was able to break up a Coquina Clutch that Joe had locked on Truth by connecting with a picture-perfect 619 on both Superstars. This led to a melee that saw all four Superstars land on the outside, with Andrade brutally powerbombing Mysterio onto the floor. Then, behind the referee's back, Zelina Vega struck Truth with a hurricanrana from the apron, taking the U.S. Champion out. Carmella would not stand for that, however, dropping Vega with a superkick immediately afterward. With Vega down, it appeared that Mysterio was going to be able to thrive through the chaos, seemingly having Andrade on the ropes, but Joe eliminated Rey from contention by sandwiching him onto Andrade, then sealed the deal by drilling Andrade with a ring-rattling Yurinagi for the first championship victory of his WWE career.
After it was announced earlier in the night that they would compete in a Triple Threat Match for the Raw Tag Team Championship at WWE Fastlane, Ricochet & Aleister Black aimed to head into that bout with some momentum as they took on The Bar on SmackDown LIVE.
Cesaro & Sheamus attempted to use their size and strength advantage to keep the dynamic pairing down, but The One and Only & Dutch Destroyer's versatile offensive attacks could not be kept in check for long, with Aleister delivering Black Mass to Cesaro then taking out Sheamus as well, followed by Ricochet finishing Cesaro off with the astonishing 630 Splash.
However, Black & Ricochet would have no time to celebrate, as they were instantly ambushed from behind by Rusev & Shinsuke Nakamura. That blindside attack would be fleeting, though, as The Hardy Boyz hit the scene to even the odds, helping Black & Ricochet take all four of their foes down in incredible fashion, as matters only continued to intensify in the blue brand's tag team division.
As her SmackDown Women's Championship Match against Asuka at WWE Fastlane drew closer, Mandy Rose looked to firmly prove that she was ready for The Empress of Tomorrow by taking down longtime rival Naomi on the blue brand.
With Naomi still clearly harboring resentment for Mandy's attempts at causing a rift in her marriage, The Glow came out swinging on God's Greatest Creation. However, Rose was able to weather the early storm and, with Sonya Deville running interference at ringside, Mandy was able to deck Naomi and put her down for three.
After the win, Asuka arrived and wasted no time in dropping both Rose and Deville with an emphatic attack on the SmackDown LIVE stage. The message sent? Asuka was undoubtedly ready for WWE Fastlane.
After their scuffle earlier in the evening, Kevin Owens battled Rowan with "The New" Daniel Bryan keeping a close eye on the match.
From his guest commentary seat, Bryan taunted Owens throughout the contest. Finally fed up with the verbal abuse, Owens lunged at Bryan and the two Fastlane opponents got into it at ringside. KO notched the better of the exchange, leaving Bryan floored, but Rowan would then ambush Owens, leading to KO receiving a 2-on-1 beatdown from Rowan and Bryan on the outside. The match was awarded to Owens via disqualification, but the damage he suffered far outweighed any triumph. However, reinforcements would arrive in the way of the returning Mustafa Ali, who surged into the fray and took down both Bryan and Rowan. "The Planet's Champion" was able to briefly capitalize on the odds and respond to Ali, but that would only last so long, as Owens re-entered the skirmish and dropped the WWE Champion with a Stunner.
The WWE Universe soon began to wonder: If Owens hit that same move on Sunday, would he be crowned the new WWE Champion?
After Ronda Rousey's vicious assault on Becky Lynch just 24 hours prior on Raw, Charlotte Flair personally invited Lynch to SmackDown LIVE – ahead of their high-stakes matchup at WWE Fastlane – for what she claimed would be a "friendly discussion."
Lynch, still hurting from Ronda's attack, arrived and made it clear that although she took Rousey's best last night, she was still standing tough. The Man let the WWE Universe know that she was still in Charlotte's head, a claim that angered Charlotte enough to beat the tar out of The Irish Lass Kicker. Charlotte's hubris would get the best of her though, as her persistent taunting allowed Becky to use her crutch as a weapon to take Charlotte down and then lock in the Dis-arm-her before officials rushed out to separate the two Superstars.
However, there will be no separating The Man and The Queen this Sunday at WWE Fastlane, when they meet with major WrestleMania implications on the line.
- Numbers in parentheses indicate the length of the match.
- (c) refers to the champion(s) heading into the match.
- Dark Match: Heavy Machinery (Otis & Tucker) defeated SAnitY (Alexander Wolfe & Killian Dain) (w/ Eric Young)
- The Miz (w/ Shane McMahon) defeated Jey Uso (w/ Jimmy Uso)
- Samoa Joe defeated R-Truth (c) (w/ Carmella) and Andrade (w/ Zelina Vega) and Rey Mysterio in a Fatal Four Way match to win the WWE United States Championship
- Aleister Black & Ricochet defeated The Bar (Cesaro & Sheamus)
- Mandy Rose (w/ Sonya Deville) defeated Naomi
- Kevin Owens defeated Rowan (w/ Daniel Bryan) by DQ
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The Miz vs. Jey Uso
United States Championship Match
Ricochet & Aleister Black vs. The Bar
Mandy Rose vs. Naomi
Kevin Owens vs. Rowan
Sparks fly between Becky Lynch & Charlotte
See also
External links
- WWE Smackdown Live #1020 at CAGEMATCH.net
- WWE Smackdown Live #1020 at WWE.com
- Smackdown #1020 on WWE Network


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We've known for a long time that fluoride strengthens tooth enamel against decay. We've also learned that fluoride consumption early in life pays later dividends with healthier teeth.
But while fluoride has generally proven safe, too much ingested by young children could cause enamel fluorosis. This condition produces a mottled or streaked appearance in teeth ranging from faint white patches to darker, pitted staining. Fluorosis doesn't harm teeth, but it does make them less attractive.
To prevent this, it may be necessary with your dentist's help to monitor your infant's or young child's fluoride intake and keep it in check. That will depend in large part on where you live, as well as your child's hygiene and eating habits.
Like three-quarters of public water systems, your local utility may be adding fluoride to your drinking water. The amount is governed by federal guidelines, which currently recommend fluoride amounts of no more than 0.70 parts per million of water. The fluoride levels in your water could have an impact on your child's total fluoride intake. You can find out for sure how much fluoride is present in your water by contacting your water utility company.
Another major fluoride source is toothpaste and other hygiene products. You can control your child's fluoride exposure by limiting the amount of toothpaste on their brush. Children under two only need a "smear," while those between two and six need only a pea-sized amount.
Processed foods can contain fluoride if fluoridated water was used in their production. In this case, replace as much of the processed food items in your family's diet as you can with fresh fruits, vegetables and other foods.
Along this line, if you have an infant you want to pay particular attention to feeding formula, especially the powdered form you mix with water. If you're concerned about the amount of fluoride in your water consider other infant feeding options. Besides breast-feeding in lieu of formula, you can also use ready-to-feed pre-mixed with water (usually lower in fluoride) or mix powdered formula with bottled water specifically labeled "de-ionized," "purified," "demineralized," or "distilled."
This can be a lot to keep up with but your dentist can advise you. Fluoride is still a potent weapon against tooth decay and a safeguard on your child's current and future dental health.
If you would like more information on the relationship between fluoride and your child's dental health, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Tooth Development and Infant Formula."
Like many other families, you may use formula instead of breast milk as a safe and healthy alternative to feed your infant. But, if you use a powdered form that you mix with water your child may be taking in more fluoride than they require.
Fluoride is a natural chemical that can strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent decay. After decades of study it's also been shown to pose no serious health risks. Because of fluoride's benefits and safety, many water utilities add tiny amounts to their drinking water supply.
But it can have one side effect called enamel fluorosis. If a child ingests too much fluoride during early development it can cause discoloring mottled spots or streaking in permanent teeth. Although it doesn't affect their health, the teeth can be unattractive and require cosmetic attention.
That's why it's best to keep fluoride consumption to a healthy minimum for children. That, however, is often easier said than done, since we can encounter hidden fluoride in a variety of places. Besides hygiene products and fluoridated drinking water, you may find fluoride in prepared juices and other beverages, bottled water or in foods processed with fluoridated water. There are no labeling requirements for fluoride, so you'll have to research to find out if a product contains fluoride.
There are, however, some things you can do to control your child's fluoride intake. First, know as much as you can about known sources your child may encounter like your water supply. You can find out if your utility adds fluoride and by how much by contacting them or visiting My Water's Fluoride online at https://nccd.cdc.gov/DOH_MWF/.
If you use fluoride toothpaste apply only a "smear" on the end of the brush for children under two and a pea-sized amount for older children. If you have fluoridated drinking water, consider breastfeeding your infant, use ready-to-feed formula or mix powdered formula with bottled water labeled "de-ionized," "purified," "demineralized" or "distilled."
And, do feel free to discuss your concerns with us during your child's regular checkup. We'll help you adjust their diet, water intake and hygiene habits to be sure they're receiving the right amount they need for developing strong teeth — and no more.
If you would like more information on appropriate fluoride levels for children, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Tooth Development and Infant Formula."
Fluoride has been proven to strengthen tooth enamel against decay. That's why it's not only added to toothpaste and other dental products, but also to drinking water — in nearly three-quarters of U.S. water systems.
While research has eased most serious health questions about fluoride, there remains one moderate concern. Too much fluoride over time, especially in infants and young children, could lead to "enamel fluorosis," an excess of fluoride in the tooth structure that can cause spotting or streaking in the enamel. While often barely noticeable, some cases of fluorosis can produce dark staining and a pitted appearance. Although not a symptom of disease, fluorosis can create a long-term cosmetic concern for the person.
To minimize its occurrence, children under the age of 9 shouldn't regularly ingest fluoride above of the recommended level of 0.70 ppm (parts per million). In practical terms, you as a parent should monitor two primary sources of fluoride intake: toothpaste and drinking water.
Young children tend to swallow toothpaste rather than spit it out after brushing, which could result in too much fluoride ingestion if the amount is too great. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry therefore recommends a small "smear" of toothpaste for children under two, and a pea-sized amount for children up to age six. Brushing should also be limited to no more than two times a day.
Your child or infant could also take in too much fluoride through fluoridated drinking water, especially if you're using it to mix infant formula. You should first find out the fluoride levels in your local water system by contacting the utility or the health department. If your system is part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) "My Water's Fluoride" program, you may be able to access that information on line at http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/MWF/Index.asp.
If the risk for developing fluorosis in your area is high, you can minimize your infant's intake with a few recommendations: breastfeed rather than use formula; use "ready-to-feed" formula that doesn't need mixing and contains lower fluoride levels; and use bottled water specifically labeled "de-ionized," "purified," "de-mineralized," or "distilled."
Fluoride can be a wonderful adjunct to dental care in reducing risk for tooth decay. Keeping an eye on how much fluoride your child takes in can also minimize the chance of future appearance problems.
If you would like more information on the possible effects of fluoride on young children, please contact us or schedule an appointment for a consultation. You can also learn more about this topic by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Tooth Development and Infant Formula."
Guidelines regarding the concentration of fluoride in water have recently been changed by the US Government's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These agencies recommended a reduction of fluoride in water supplies to 0.7mg/L, modifying the original recommendations provided in 1962 by the US Public Health Service.
What is fluoride, and why add it to water supplies?
Fluoride is a chemical form of fluorine, a naturally occurring element. For decades, scientists have carried out studies on the effects of fluoride in water, and they have proved that fluoride strengthens tooth surfaces and makes them resistant to decay. A fluoride concentration of about one milligram per liter (1 mg/L), or 1 part per million (1ppm), in the water supply is associated with substantially fewer cavities. This concentration of fluoride (equivalent to a grain of salt in a gallon of water) has been found to have no negative health effects.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) says that fluoridated water is one of the ten most effective public health measures of the 20th Century. The optimal amount of fluoride necessary to make teeth resistant to decay turns out to be between 0.7 and 1.20 milligrams per liter (mg/L). A certain amount of fluoride occurs naturally in water supplies, and communities have added fluoride to bring the amount up to the optimal recommendations.
How does fluoride you drink get into your teeth?
The fluoride you drink in your water is deposited in your bones. Bone is an active living substance that is constantly broken down and rebuilt as a normal body process. As this happens the fluoride is released into the blood, from which it can enter the saliva and act on the tooth surface.
What about fluoride from other sources?
Americans now have access to many sources of fluoride in addition to the water they drink. These include foods, beverages and toothpaste. As a result, dentists have begun to notice an increased prevalence of a condition known as Dental Fluorosis.
What is Dental Fluorosis?
Dental Fluorosis can occur when teeth, particularly in children, receive too much fluoride. This condition is a mottling or uneven staining of the tooth surface enamel. There may be small white spots or extensive brownish discolorations. The mottled enamel is still resistant to decay, but it may be unattractive in appearance.
What is the idea behind the new guidelines?
With the new guidelines, fluoride is kept at the lower end of the scale of the optimal concentration for strengthening teeth against decay. At this end, there is room to add consumption of fluoride from other sources such as foods or toothpaste. In short, it is the best of both worlds.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your questions about fluoride. You can learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine articles "Fluoride & Fluoridation in Dentistry" and "New Fluoride Recommendations."
The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) calls fluoridation of drinking water one of the ten most important public health measures of the 20th century, along with such measures as vaccination and motor-vehicle safety.
A fluoride concentration of about one milligram per liter (1 mg/L), or 1 part per million (1ppm), in the water supply is associated with substantially fewer cavities. This concentration of fluoride (equivalent to a grain of salt in a gallon of water) has been found to have no negative health effects.
The connection between fluoride and oral health was confirmed in the first half of the 20th century, and by 1955 the first clinically proven fluoride toothpaste was launched. Fluoride-containing toothpastes are common today, along with other fluoride-containing products.
Protective Effects of Fluoride
Ongoing studies have shown that fluoride has both a systemic (through the body) effect and a local effect at the tooth surfaces. Tooth decay takes place as part of a kind of active war between de-mineralization and re-mineralization, in which acids produced by bacteria in plaque (a biofilm in your mouth) soften and dissolve the minerals (de-mineralization) in the tooth's surface. At the same time, the saliva bathing the tooth acts to re-harden the tooth's surface by adding minerals back (re-mineralization). If fluoride is present in the biofilm and in the saliva, it protects against de-mineralization.
The fluoride you drink in your water is deposited in your bones. Bone is an active living substance that is constantly broken down and rebuilt as a normal body process. As this happens the fluoride is released into the blood, from which it can enter the saliva and act on the tooth surface. The fluoride in toothpastes and products like rinses is delivered directly to the tooth surface. Fluorides can also be eaten in foods with high fluoride content such as teas, dry infant cereals and processed chicken, fish and seafood products.
Problems with Over-use
Eating or swallowing too much fluoride can contribute to a discoloration of teeth called dental fluorosis, which varies in appearance from small white striations to stained pitting and severe brown mottling of the enamel. To avoid this effect, monitor children's tooth brushing to make sure they use only a small amount of fluoride toothpaste and do not swallow it.
Adding fluoride to water has been controversial because some people believe that it may cause other harmful effects. However, most health experts believe that fluoridated water carries no significant health risks and significantly contributes to public health by preventing tooth decay.
Contact us today to schedule an appointment to discuss your questions about fluoride. You can also learn more by reading the Dear Doctor magazine article "Fluoride & Fluoridation in Dentistry."

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What makes the Iona Graduate OT program different from other programs?
While preparing students to work in all areas of occupational therapy (OT) practice and with persons across the lifespan, Iona's OT program has an embedded curricular strand of community engagement which supports students applying their growing OT knowledge base in active, focused, and compelling community service throughout the curriculum.
The program has developed collaborative relationships with a number of organizations that provide services for persons across the lifespan with various life challenges or disabilities. Developing students as potential entrepreneurs and innovators is another embedded curricular strand. Throughout their graduate OT education, students will be participating in lectures, activities and events at Iona's Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
What is the accreditation status of Iona's graduate OT program?
The Iona College Graduate OT Program has been granted candidacy status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449. ACOTE's telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its web address is www.acoteonline.org.
Before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national occupational therapy certification examination which is administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT), the program must have a pre-accreditation review, complete an on-site evaluation, and be granted accreditation status. After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OTR). In addition, all states require licensure in order to practice; however, state licenses are usually based on the results of the NBCOT Certification Examination. Note that a felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the NBCOT certification examination or attain state licensure.
What are the prerequisite courses needed before starting Iona's graduate OT program?
The prerequisite courses are:
Anatomy and Physiology I and II (lab component required)
General Psychology
Lifespan Development
Abnormal Psychology, Sociology or Anthropology
Statistics/Research design in behavioral or health sciences
These course may be taken at any regionally accredited community, public, or private college or university. Online courses at regionally accredited colleges are also acceptable for psychology, sociology, anthropology, or statistics courses. Anatomy and physiology courses must be taken in a classroom setting.
I took some of the prerequisites a long time ago. Are there any time restrictions?
Yes, you must have taken the prerequisite courses within the past seven (7) years and have received a grade of C+ for the prerequisite to be accepted.
What if I have not completed my prerequisites at the time that I apply to the program?
Students applying in fall 2018 for admission to the graduate OT program in fall 2019, may have up to three (3) pre-requisite courses in process at the time that they apply to the program. If a student is accepted into the program while currently enrolled in one to three (1-3) required prerequisite courses, the student will be provisional accepted. The provisional acceptance will be changed to full acceptance once transcripts are received that confirm successful completion of outstanding pre-requisite courses with a grade of C+ or better and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
When is the application deadline?
All application materials are due on or before February 1. This includes your OTCAS application and all required supporting documentation.
We strongly encourage you to submit your application and materials as early as possible so that your OTCAS verification process can occur in a timely fashion. If you have questions related to the OTCAS verification process, please direct these questions to OTCAS.
Does Iona have rolling admissions?
Yes, OTCAS completed applications are reviewed throughout the admissions cycle.
What is the minimum GPA needed for an application to be reviewed?
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered as a potential candidate for admission.
How many OT observation hours do I need?
Students are expected to complete 40 hours of volunteer or observation experience with an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant prior to applying to the graduate OT program. Experiences in community engaged service are also recommended.
How many students will be accepted into Iona's first graduate OT class?
There will be 15 students in Iona's first graduate OT class.
Does Iona accept credits from other OT programs?
Applicants interested in advanced standing credits to be applied to the Occupational Therapy program should apply for admission through the standard entry-level admission process. Once accepted, a request for advanced standing credits may be submitted to the program director for review. Decisions about the transfer for previous graduate-level OT courses will be made at the discretion of the program director and faculty. Previous completed OT courses will not be reviewed prior to acceptance into the program.
An admitted student would then need to meet with an OT adviser and provide course syllabi for courses being considered for advanced standing credit. For a course from another institution to be considered for advanced standing credit, the course must have a similar scope, learning objectives, and skill competencies to a course in the Iona College graduate OT curriculum. Up to nine (9) credits can be considered for advanced standing credits to be applied to the 80 total credits needed for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
If I am having trouble with the OTCAS application process, who should I contact?
Please contact OTCAS. They will be able to address any difficulties that you are having with the OTCAS application process and can be contacted through email or phone.
Phone: (617) 612-2860
Where do I send my transcripts?
Submit your official transcripts for each college or university attended directly to OTCAS for verification.
When will students be notified of acceptance into the graduate OT program?
The program must achieve candidacy status before students can be accepted into the program. If the Program achieves candidacy status in December 2018, qualified students who have completed applications verified by OTCAS will be invited for interviews in January 2019. Admission decisions will begin to be communicated to applicants in February 2019.
Admitted students who wish to confirm their place in the program will be asked to submit a non-refundable deposit. Accepted students have two weeks after receiving a letter of acceptance to send in their deposit and confirmation letter. Deposits will be accepted until the first class is full. Please note that the selection process is competitive; not all eligible candidates will receive an offer of admission.
Do students need to maintain minimum grades and GPA to stay in the program?
Yes, students need to maintain a grade point average of 3.0. Students who earn a grade less than a B in any course will be placed on academic probation. Students who receive a grade of C or below in any course will be required to repeat that course. Students who receive more than one grade of C or below will be dismissed from the program. Any student who fails a Service-Learning/Fieldwork 1 placement will be placed on probation and will be required to repeat the rotation prior to beginning the next semester.
What undergraduate degree is best for admission into the graduate OT program?
Any undergraduate degree is acceptable. Iona will admit students from diverse academic backgrounds, and the College does not have a preference of undergraduate majors for admissions. If you are looking to complete a bachelor's degree in the near future, choose a major that interests you, but be sure to incorporate the prerequisite courses into your academic plan.
What is the approximate cost of the graduate OT program?
The graduate Occupational Therapy program will have the same tuition and fees as the Communication Sciences and Disorders program.
See Iona's tuition and fee schedule
What are the options for financial aid?
See more information on financial aid options
When do classes for the graduate OT program begin?
Classes begin at the end of each August. Accepted students should be prepared to attend orientation in mid-August.
Does Iona offer part-time or online options for graduate OT classes?
No, the graduate program is a full- time, face-to-face program.
Is it possible to work while enrolled in the graduate OT program?
Yes, but remember that the program is full-time. If you decide to work while enrolled, we suggest that you seek a flexible part-time job that demands no more than 15 hours per week. It is possible to work on most weekends, but it may be difficult to work during the week.
In addition to academic classes, you will also have service-learning and fieldwork 1 experiences that will require an additional day of your time. Classes are typically held during the day with some classes in the evening. Schedules vary by semester and by year. In fall and spring academic semesters, students take five to six (5-6) courses that will be spread over four to five (4-5) days depending on the semester. In summer academic sessions, students take four (4) courses from May through July. Following the academic portion of the curriculum, students complete six (6) months of full-time fieldwork experiences.
Does Iona provide housing for graduate students?
Yes, Iona has graduate housing options. The College also offers assistance in providing housing in the local area.
See more information about graduate housing
Does Iona offer services for commuting students?
See more information for off-campus and commuter students
What about my health, wellness and safety as an Iona College student?
Iona College takes students health, wellness and safety very seriously and offers a range of supports and services.
See more information on health, wellness and safety at Iona College
What is the outlook for employment and salaries in the field of occupational therapy?
The employment and salary outlook for occupational therapists is excellent. Please review the
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One of the many reasons that spy films have remained so popular is, that in the hands of a competent director, a considerable amount of tension and excitement can be built up with an against the clock finale. It's a fine old chestnut, that is dragged out time and time again. There have been good one's like The Manchurian Candidate and clunky ones like The Chairman – starring Gregory Peck, who stars as an undercover agent with a time bomb in his head.
Usually the hands of a clock, or a digital display counts down the seconds to that critical moment when the hero must act. The hero can be racing against a deadline, the threat being that once the time is up, an armada of bombs – usually nuclear – is sent on their way to destroy an unjustly accused enemy target. I think the last time it was used really well, was Phil Alden Robinson's The Sum of All Fears. Or it can be an event, like an assassination, where at a particular time, a target, in whose hands lies the fate of the free world, is to be killed.
In Bond films, since Goldfinger, when the timer on a 'particularly dirty' nuclear device was stopped with 007 seconds to go, 'beating the clock' has been an enduring part of the Bond formula, recurring in the bulk of the movies in the series – You Only Live Twice, Diamonds Are Forever, The Spy Who Me, Moonraker, A View to a Kill, The Living Daylights, Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough (in the pipeline), Die Another Day, and Casino Royale (at the airport).
But it has been used in more than the Bond films. In the 1940's Humphrey Bogart battled the Japanese in Across the Pacific. The ending has Bogie stopping a Japanese Fighter plane from taking off from a top secret base and dropping it's bomb on Panama. A few more seconds and he would have been too late. Recent hit films that have had beat the clock endings with varying degrees of success are The Sum of All Fears, The Peacemaker and xXx. The Sum of All Fears had a nail biting finish as Ben Affleck tried to stop world War III, with both the Americans and Russians preparing to fire their nuclear arsenals. The Peacemaker had George Clooney and Nicole Kidman rush around New York attempting to stop a nuclear bomb detonating in a church. xXx took a more action orientated approach and had Vin Diesel riding on the top of a miniature submarine that is preparing to send a payload of chemical laden missiles off into the atmosphere.
And I have only scratched the surface of one of the spy film genre's most common plot devices. And the clock is ticking…


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The id210 is the first photon counter for telecom wavelengths that works at frequencies up to 100MHz, can also operate in free running mode, and does not require cryogenic cooling.
This paper introduces and demonstrates the technique of 'superframing'. The technique of superframing consists of varying the exposure, or integration time of a thermal imaging camera from frame to frame in a cyclic manner and combining the resulting subframes into single superframes with greatly extended temperature ranges, thereby allowing the user to visualize scenes featuring wide temperature differences.
The measurement of luminaires has traditionally been performed with a photometer placed in the far-field, which measures the illuminance from the light source one angle at a time. A near-field goniophotometer exploits the latest advances in imaging photometry and represents a more affordable and flexible option compared with a far-field instrument.
Thermal cameras are today being used in many different ways as more and more people realise the potential of this powerful imaging technology. Thermal cameras made by FLIR play pivotal roles in a wide range of industrial, commercial and government activities in more than 60 countries worldwide.


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Wednesday, 4th March 2009
Esoteric Activities and the Secrets of Mi
It's been a while since I've written anything because I've been busy creating my artificial world (and writing my thesis of course), which I really ought to write about some time. But since that seems to big a topic to write about now, I'll write about something different.
I had an idea for a photography for a while back, which was based on the Flickr 365 Days project, where one takes a self portrait every day for a year. The idea is it forces you to take more photos and to experiment with different styles and techniques. Someone else has had an idea to make something (something cool no less) everyday, which is much harder (http://www.flickr.com/photos/laserbread/sets/72157612019716787/). My idea was to take a photo every day for a year (not of yourself unless you really wanted a challenge) based on the word of the day at www.dictionary.com. For example, today's word was 'esoteric', so I should have taken a photo of something esoteric (or taken a photo that was itself esoteric or conjured up the idea of esoterier). I took a photo of some Morris dancers who could be argued to be esoteric (I certainly don't understand what it's all about), though I think I should have tried harder.
The Secrets of Mi
I thought today that maybe I could shift the idea to another of my interests: Chinese. The idea now would be to learn the Word of the Day (or a related word if it was a completely useless word, like yesterday's 'inanition') in Chinese. So today it would be 秘传的, mìchuánde – something that is transmitted in secret. 'Mi' seems to be a scretive sound in Chinese. The word for secret is 秘密 - mìmì, two 'mi's in a row. Interestingly, 秘书 means a secretary - I hadn't realised until now that the word 'secretary' starts with the word 'secret'. Intriguing. And if that weren't enough, there are the second tone 'mi's: 迷 meaning to confuse, bewilder, or be lost; and 谜 meaning a riddle.
The second tone 'mi's clearly get their pronunciation from the rice character 米. The forth tone 'mi's seem to get their pronunciation from 必, bì, meaning certainly or must. When 必 is under a roof, as in 密, then it becomes mì, meaning still or silent. Incidently, I first came across 密 in the word 茂密, màomì (not be confused with 猫咪, māomī, meaning kitty), which means dense, lush or verdant for describing greenery, in a story about a lake monsters that lives in a 茂密的森林. It seems that 密 can mean secret and confidential, but drifts in to close, thick and dense.
So there's some hanzi for me to learn. I've been inspired by reading about the biochemist and sinophile Joseph Needham in Simon Wincester's excellent book, Bomb, Book and Compass.


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FYB-SG Review
A trading cryptocurrency guide must provide reviews of all of the top crypto exchanges out there, so that you can find the best cryptocurrency exchange site for you. This review of FYB-SG consists of four parts: general information, fees, deposit methods and security.
UPDATE 26 FEBRUARY 2019: This exchange has closed down its operations. The message on the website is the following:
General Information
FYB-SG is a cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore. FYB-SG does not list US-investors as prohibited from trading, but US-investors should do their own independent assessment of any problems arising from their residency or citizenship. In a worst-case scenario, they may not be able to trade at one or several exchanges that could be the best cryptocurrency exchange site for them (maybe including this one).
This exchange only offers trading in Bitcoin. If you would prefer a coin exchange with a more extensive selection of trading pairs, we recommend you to check out Changelly or KuCoin.
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FYB-SG Trading fees
FYB-SG's trading fees for takers are 0.60%. This fee is almost three times higher than the industry average. The industry average is arguably around 0.25%. One should consider whether this exchange has a strong offering to investors in other respects that outweighs the disadvantage of this somewhat higher trading fee.
The exchange does offer a discount on the trading fees for makers. For makers, the trading fees are halved, i.e. 0.30%. Even then, however, the trading fee is above industry average…
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This exchange charges a withdrawal fee amounting to 0.0005 BTC when you withdraw BTC. This fee is below the industry average. However, considering how high the trading fees are, when looking at the fees altogether, this exchange is still not competitive to the investors in our opinion.
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This exchange offers wire transfer as a deposit method, but you can't deposit via credit card.
FYB-SG Security
FYB-SG's security score is D, when performing the test at Observatory by Mozilla (https://observatory.mozilla.org/). This is below industry average when it comes to top crypto exchanges.
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Creative Professionals in Louisville
When software entrepreneur Jeff Fedor and his business partner, Terry Goertz, went in search of the perfect place to grow their young business, they knew they wanted a community that offered investors, software developers, digital marketing expertise and something else – something hard to define, but easy to find in Louisville.
"We looked at the general climate of the community and were impressed with the way people pay attention to arts and design, to creativity," says Fedor, who moved from Ontario to Louisville, now headquarters to his and Goertz's ParkVu Inc. software company. "We got caught up in the way this area was changing, that so many things were happening. It was the kind of area we wanted to be involved in. And it has been just great for us."
Once in Louisville, in October 2011 ParkVu launched its first major success, Music WithMe, a smart phone app that allows Android users to wirelessly download their iTunes playlists to their device. The product is now in 100 countries, and the company recently launched its second innovative product, Monstro, a music/social media interactive program.
Family-Friendly Place to Live
If the professional climate is nurturing, Fedor has also found Louisville a boon for his family, with plenty to do for his two children, from art lessons to the city's numerous parks.
The city's family-friendliness is also high on the list of what biomedical innovator Cedric Francois loves about Louisville, where he earned his doctorate and has lived for 12 years. His 9- and 11-year-old children are students at Sacred Heart Model School, which he describes as "fantastic," and enjoy the city's museums, the zoo, boat-watching on the river and visiting Churchill Downs.
Plenty to do After Work
"I love all the wide-open spaces, horses, the river, great nightlife," says Francois, chief executive of Apellis Pharmaceuticals, which is developing a promising drug to treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and asthma. "You have a lot of things happening here. A lot of out-of-the-box things go on in this community that you might never expect to find here."
For Francois, Louisville offers the chance for precious work/life balance with its blend of diversity and calm.
"If there's too much distraction, it's hard to make up your mind about anything," he says. "Louisville is very diverse, but here you have the quietness to actually focus on things you'd like to implement."
Creative Cooperation
For stage director Les Waters, who moved from Berkeley, Calif., to assume the reins of the famed Actors Theatre of Louisville in early 2012, the city's friendliness and its atmosphere of cooperative creativity are attractive.
"There are lots of connections to be made in town between individuals and organizations. I welcome getting into that, finding out how we can partner and support one another," he says.
"The music, which I love, is wonderful here, the city has a strong visual arts scene, the food is terrific. It feels like a town that wants to talk to me. There's something about Louisville that feels like home."
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Undeniable: How Biology Confirms Our Intuition That Life Is Designed
The host of the Cross Examined radio show Dr. Frank Turek talks with Stephen C. Meyer and Doug Axe about a recent conference of Royal Society scientists discussing the problems with the theory of macro-evolution.
- about the Royal Society conference
- the main topic was whether naturalistic mechanisms can produce new body plans and new organ types
- no one disputes micro-evolution: beaks changing size, antibiotic resistance
- many of the naturalistic scientists admitted the problems with current naturalistic theories, but they don't want to embrace the need for a designer
- none of the proposals that were debated solved the real problems with macro-evolution
- Problem #1: the sudden origin of body plans in the fossil record
- Problem #2: the origin of information (e.g. – in protein molecule)
- Problem #3: need for favorable early mutations (for body plans)
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Ok, so Cinco de Mayo was earlier this week, but since it is Friday I wanted to share some recipes that are perfect for a Mexico themed Guys Weekend!
The following ideas were sent in by our friends at PAMA.
What is PAMA? It is a delicious pomegranate flavored liquor that is surprisingly versatile and very tasty.
Ready for the party? Try these recipes ....
2 1/2 oz. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
1 oz. Super Premium Tequila
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
Splash of lime juice
Splash of simple syrup
Method: Shake all ingredients together. Strain over ice, garnish with a lime wheel.
Strawberry Avocado Salsa
Prep time: 15 minutes
Makes 3-1/2 cups
1 package (16 ounces) Driscoll's Strawberries
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits or chunks
1 small avocado, pitted and diced
1/2 to 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon onion salt
Rinse and hull strawberries. Cut into 3/4-inch cubes.
Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
Combine pineapple, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, strawberries, avocado, jalapeño to taste, balsamic vinegar and onion salt. Let stand 10 minutes for flavors to blend.
Serving suggestion: Combine remaining pineapple juice with 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Use to marinate halibut steaks or chicken breasts for 20-30 minutes. Grill or broil until done. Serve with Strawberry Avocado Salsa.
Nutrition Per Serving (2 tablespoons): 18 calories, .81g total fat, .10g saturated fat, .24g protein, 2.73g carbohydrate, 0mg cholesterol, .73g fiber, 31mg sodium
Healthy Tip: Strawberries and avocado make a versatile salsa that's great with chips, fish or chicken. Serve the same day it's made for the best color and flavor. After working with jalapeño peppers, always wash your hands well with soap and water, being careful not to touch or rub your eyes; the pepper oils can burn!
Interesting Facts about Tortilla Chips:
- The corn chip recipe was brought to the U.S. from Mexico by Texas businessman Elmer Doolin.
- Tortilla Chips were first popularized and mass produced in southwestern Los Angeles in the late 1940s by Rebecca Webb Carranza, who, with her husband, owned a Mexican deli and tortilla factory.
- Misshapen tortillas were rejected from the tortilla manufacturing machine, and she turned them into chips—cutting them into triangles, frying them and selling them in snack-size bags.
- Tortilla chips can be colored blue, red, or the traditional yellow, each color representing the type of corn it is made from
- Tortilla chips are the second most consumed salty snack in America, second only to the potato chip
- In 2007, the combined U.S. sales of Doritos and Tostitos varieties exceeded $1.4 billion, this is a volume of about 1.5 billion pounds


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Cool adult male costumes
In the western nations, Halloween is a popular occasion that happens each year. This is even more of passion to the youngsters as the celebration is noted by the circulation of sugary foods and also using numerous type of outfits, primarily those portray ghosts and also beasts.
This short article is not concerning these kinds of outfits, rather, below you will certainly obtain a glance at some of the creative suggestions that have actually been placed in while making unique last minute costumes. All the photos that have actually been showcased below are not your traditional last minute costumes yet you could not neglect the smart concepts that have actually been used.
Have a look at photos offered below to see the quick last minute costumes with your personal eyes. These will definitely produce a great laugh otherwise anything else. via : www.buzzfeed.com
Take a Sharpie to a plain white tee and you get a 404 Error
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Ping-Pong balls and a baggy sweater can instantly transform your child into a hideous* monster
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Add a fanny pack to literally any outfit you already have and you're instantly a tourist
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All it takes to be bouncers are black suits, sunglasses, and a rope running between you
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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is supported mainly by its volunteer members' constant work with the poorest of the poor and by its donors' generosity, which enables the Society to undertake more concrete action via emergency aid for disaster victims and development projects.
Becoming a member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul means committing yourself to a team (Conference) and reaching out to the poor, lonely, fragile and marginalized. "The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is open to all those who seek to live their faith by loving their neighbour in need." Anyone who shares this desire can therefore be a member of the SSVP. Volunteers work near where they live – in their neighbourhoods and communities – giving their time to help their neighbours. This help can be material (rendering small services, carrying out soup runs, helping the elderly) or simply take the form of listening and being attentive to people who are lonely.
How to become a volunteer: contact the National/Superior Council in your country of residence to find out your nearest Conference's contact details.
See here for the SSVP's contact details in your country of residence.
If the SSVP is not present in your country, contact the International head office. > Contact
Whatever amount you give, donations to the SSVP are all invested in the Society's in-the-field projects. Donations are allocated to our solidarity fund, which finances international development projects, or to emergency aid in the event of catastrophes. As a donor, you can state that your donation is to be earmarked for a specific purpose; we will always respect your wishes.
How to make a donation: contact the National/Superior Council in your country of residence, which will forward it to the appropriate authorities.
See here for the SSVP's contact details in your country of residence.
If the SSVP is not present in your country, Send your donation to the international head office >
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I talked with two clients recently who were hired to dream jobs. In both cases, the client hesitated before applying for the position. Steve wanted a position in Europe. However, his heart dropped when he saw the requirements: MBA and second language. Steve had a BA and only spoke English. Then he read the position again and felt that no one could be more qualified based on his experience and achievements. He took a chance and was rewarded with his dream job. Mary works in human services as a counselor. She's performed managerial duties, but never held the title of manager. We wrote her resume to emphasize her roles that required leadership and decision making. Again, Mary didn't think she'd get the job. She applied, went through four interviews, and received an offer. If you think you capable of doing a job, don't be afraid to apply. The trick to getting the job is to show how you are qualified. You need to do this in your resume and during interviews. Employers will look beyond their requirements if you show them why you're the right person. Don't be afraid to the chance. That's the only way to find your dream job.
"What can you do for me?"
That's what employers really want to know when they are hiring a new employee. Too often job seekers worry so much about what they've done – and haven't done – in the past that they don't answer the employer's big question. In writing your resume and presenting yourself at an interview, stay focused on what the employer needs. How do you know what the employer needs? Look carefully at the job post, and adapt your resume to the requirements and qualifications. Before going on an interview, look at the job post again. Ask yourself: Why will I be an asset to the company? Show how your strengths will make you the best candidate. No employer will hire you just because of what you did in the past. They will hire you because of what you can do for them. Answer the question:
"What can you do for me?"
In recent months several clients have asked me what they should do when an interviewer asks to be "walked" through a resume. There are two ways to address this request. The worst strategy is to start with your current job and go backward. This takes you away from recent experience or education that qualifies you for the position you are seeking. It is better to move from least recent to most recent experiences. The strongest type of response would not end with your current job or most recent degree. Instead, you would show how you are prepared to do the job you are interviewing for. Walk the interviewer into a place where she will want to offer you a job.
A client came to see me just before Christmas. He was a college sophomore looking for an internship. I asked where he wanted to be an intern. Without hesitating, he rattle off the three top companies in the field where he wants to work. He called me today to say that he'll begin an internship with one of those companies this May. How did he do it? He studied the market and demonstrated that he had what the company was looking for. More importantly, he had enough faith in himself to try. Yes, college students and recent grads are in a tough job market. However, those who are smart in how they look for work can still be very successful. The first step is to look in the mirror and tell yourself: I can do it.
I agree with most career experts that networking is the best way to look for a job. Networking can open doors to jobs that are not advertised. On the other hand, for every job attained by networking 1.5-2 jobs are found by applying to jobs posted online. There is a myth that such jobs aren't real. If that were true, companies like Indeed, Monster, and CareerBuilder would not exist. The key to a good job search is to have multiple ways of looking for work. Start with network and applying to jobs online. I also recommend targeting specific companies that fit your goals and skills. If you're a high income/high skill worker, it might be prudent to add recruiters to your list. Whatever methods you use, keep your job search forward and moving forward. Nothing beats persistence.
Writing in Daily Kos, Laura Clawson examines the plight of temporary workers. In many cases, especially if the worker is employed in a factory, a temp job will pay less, be more dangerous, and not be temporary. Temp workers are performing the same tasks as full-time employees with few being on hired to full-time status. Some of these jobs pay as little as $10 per hour. As the U.S. came out of previous recessions, the rise of contract work preceded increased hiring. Now,employer leverage temp workers as a way to hold down labor costs while getting the same level of productivity. Workers have low pay, few benefits, and no security. If this is the way manufacturing will come back to America, it might be better if this type of job stay overseas.
I often warn clients that they will see fewer and fewer jobs during the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. That's the bad news. The good news is that your competition, other job seekers, are less likely to be looking for work. When you see a job that interests you over the next few weeks, apply for it as quickly as possible. Some employers need new workers now, and they will hire as soon as possible. Expect to see fewer job posts over the next four to six weeks, but keep looking and applying. You might find a new job under your Christmas tree.
I met a pleasant young man at a neighborhood business. I asked him about the owner whom I had not seen in a while. The young man said, "He's still here. I really like him because he gave me this job." Since the young man was pleasant, I didn't want to confront him, but his thinking is not clear: No business owner "gives" a job. No job is a gift.
A business hires because it needs people to work. The goal is to hire the best employee at the lowest wage. As we've seen so often over the last 30 years, companies cut employees whose work is not needed. Offshoring and automation have killed millions of American jobs. It's no more fair to say those jobs were "stolen" than that they were "given."
Too often we personalize relationships in a way that confuses them. I have clients who talk about "my" job in a way that increases the pain of job loss and hinders the ability to move forward. Treat a job as what it is, a relationship in which you are trading your skill, time, and effort for a wage. It's fine to appreciate personal relationships with co-workers, including supervisors. But it's career-deadly to think about your job in the wrong perspective. Know that every employee is a cost to an employer. If that cost can be lessened or eliminated, any smart business owner will do so. It's not personal. It's not about loyalty. Workers need to take the same attitude and keep looking for the best career opportunity.
Clients will frequently tell me they want a job with stability. I caution that this goal might not be realistic or good for their careers. In a time of random layoffs and cost cutting, a job can end at any time. I've had clients whose bosses convinced them that the operation was stable only to have a company or division shut down six months later. There is no reason to expect any position to be stable.
Nor should you want it to be. Generally speaking, people who stay in the same job five years or more start to go flat or negative in salary. During a time when raises are low or non-existent, the best way to get ahead is look for new opportunity. Why should you stay at a job a year, if another employer will give you a better deal? Loyalty? Few employers have shown any loyalty over the last three decades. When workers can be cut, they are let go without any mercy. Employees need to take the same attitude. For most people, the only way to get a decent raise is to find a new employer.
I often cite Seth Godin, who's one of my favorite writers and thinkers. In his book, The Dip¸ Godin explores how winners know how to quit the things that hold them back from moving forward. The New Yorker has published a short essay by Adrian Cardenas, who last played in the Chicago Cubs organization. He played in 45 games for the Cubs in 2012. Cardenas is eloquent in explaining why he left the big leagues to focus on being a student.
I was especially impressed by his confession that money took away from the joy of the game. That's a hard confession to make. Most of us would kill to make the minimum big league salary. Baseball as a business was not what Cardenas, a student at New York University, wanted. Leaving the sport is his first step to a new life. May he find happiness.
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I am by no means a fashion guru. One glance through my random-cartoon-tees-and-high-low-skirt-filled closet would make you think I have multiple personality disorder. Or, at least make you think I'm confused about what style I'm trying to go for. Fashion has eluded me, and it was because I always thought you had to have the cha-ching to look like bling-bling. But you can look good for less!
With $20 and determination in my pocket, I ventured out to find an outfit at one of the most hit-or-miss places in Gainesville: Goodwill.
Shopping at Goodwill takes a stroke of luck. Shirts, skirts and pants are usually $4, but you'll have to kiss a lot of frogs before you get the royal treatment. If you're feeling wary about sorting through a hodgepodge of racks, Goodwill does have an online listing, and there is a store called $5Fashions dedicated to this sort of thing.
But if you don't mind digging for a treasure, maybe you'll find a few statement pieces for $ 5 or less things, like I did. (Excuse my iPhone-quality photos.)
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linky parties
And the Oscar goes to. . .
Tonight's the night! The red carpet will roll out, and the beautiful dresses & austere tuxedos will grace Hollywood. The glamour & glitz will sparkle into the evening, and the winners will run over their allotted time. Billy Crystal should be great, too!
Now, the idea for these cookies wasn't mine at all. Sweet Bakerella made them first, and I've been dying to recreate them. Two years ago, I was just starting cookies & knew something like this was waaaaaaay out of my league. I'm very proud to show you the finished cookies now, a dream completed.


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I had a really bizarre dream last night. It was about 2000 years ago and had just come out of a Starbucks in Judea when I noticed a screaming mob down the street. So I went to see what was what.
It was Jesus and His disciples, and they were stoning some woman who was cowering in the middle of the street. So I turned to Jesus and said, "My lord, what hath this poor wretch done to deserve this? Is she a prostitute?"
"No," said our savior. "Much worse."
"Is she a thief?" I asked.
"No," said the son of God. "Much, much worse."
"Was she caught using birth control?"
"No," said the lord. "Even worse. She's an illegal alien who has come here looking for a better life her family."
Horrified, I picked up the biggest rock I could find and bashed her skull in.
So Jesus patted me on the back and bought me a beer.
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by Jim Brown
Owen Equipment is proud to introduce a new concept in equipment leasing. "Turnkey Lease" programs are now available for the purchase of your new Vactor and Elgin products! Owen's Turnkey Lease programs allow for flexibility in financing coupled with available maintenance packages that offer worry free operation. With three different levels of maintenance packages to choose from, maintenance can be provided for all services including scheduled maintenance to providing service to major components only. Here are some of the benefits:
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Now you can get today's technology to save fuel, water and labor without having to fund your investment up front.
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George O'Dowd was on Who Do You Think You Are? last night.
George O'Dowd, who chained a man to a radiator and beat him.
How is there still any such television personality as "Boy George"?
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What is Bitcoin? Is it the next world currency? Is it something used only by Dark Web criminals or is it becoming a universal currency accepted the world over? Whether you know nothing about Bitcoin, are thinking about getting involved as an investor, want to buy things with anonymity, or you have a horde of Bitcoins already in your portfolio, you will want to read on. Bitcoin is exploding onto the financial seen and isn't going away anytime soon. In this episode of Working the Web to Win, we will delve into the ins and outs of Bitcoin. We will explore in depth, what it is, where it's going, who's using it, what to look out for and the most important things you need to know because Bitcoin is going to be part of our lives. So, get ready to learn, be surprised and amazed as we delve into the world of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Item 1) What is Bitcoin really? Bitcoin is a decentralized digital cryptocurrency (i.e., virtual money) and worldwide payment system that was designed to be used between individual parties without the need for a central bank or government control. The so-called unknown creator's name is Satoshi Nakamoto. The reason I say unknown is there are a lot of unanswered questions as to who actually wrote the code that is the foundation of the database that houses the bitcoin ledgers (aka blockchain). Wikipedia states that "Satoshi Nakamoto is the name used by the unknown person or people who designed bitcoin and created its original reference implementation.[1]" WOW, did he or didn't he write it?
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Bitcoin is an encrypted currency that is stored on the internet on a peer to peer network of computers. These stored files are called a blockchain. A blockchain is an encrypted special accounting ledger that stores every Bitcoin transaction in use. In essence, blockchains are a group of synchronized accounting databases stored in a decentralized computer peer to peer network. The peer to peer network provides a public view of every bitcoin transaction so you can always see if someone "actually" has the currency they say they have. When a person buys something with a bitcoin (or part thereof) every ledger in the world is updated via an encrypted process where the value of that Bitcoin is transferred from one party's ledger account to another party's ledger account.
A Bitcoin's value is based on its demand like any other commodity, except
it's digital. Its price is based on
the amount a person or group is willing to pay for it (just like currency). So,
why is Bitcoin important? It's important because it is the first decentralized currency
that cannot be controlled by any one nation. It is also an anonymous currency that
cannot be traced like dollars. The transaction
is between you and the other party, with no bank or government involved. Also, blockchain
transactions are not going away. In fact, many large corporations are now adopting
this technology to verify other non-monetary transactions. Blockchains could be
used to verify the authenticity of drugs, music copyrights, and written documents. Also, since these transactions are not controlled by any nation or
bank, the transactions are more secretive and cannot be traced like other currencies.
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Here are a series of videos and articles that might explain it in a way that is easier to understand.
Videos about Bitcoin - What is Bitcoin? With Austin Evans, How Does Bitcoin Work? From BrainStuff and What is Bitcoin and How does it Work? From Mashable Explains
Articles about Bitcoin - Bitcoin - A Long Way From an Everyday Currency: Expert Blog, Bitcoin: What is it, where can you use it and is it worth investing?, What is a Blockchain, What is a Distributed Ledger? And How does Bitcoin work?
What is Bitcoin?
Item 2) Can it be Hacked? The question of whether Bitcoin can be hacked or not is a tricky question. Any digital device can be hacked if another party is given access to that computing device. Recently, a North Korean hacker group was blamed for a breach of an alternative cryptocurrency called "Monero" from a South Korean company. I haven't found any articles that state that bitcoin can or has been forged in any way, but if someone hacks your computer or smartphone where you control the access to your digital Bitcoin wallet, they can then use that wallet to buy things or transfer your Bitcoin/s to other accounts. This is not different than someone using your credit card number or bank account information because they have seized access by hacking your
digital smart device
(computer, tablet or smartphone). Another article I read talks about how Bitcoin
value dropped significantly because a rival cryptocurrency Exchange (Tether) was
hacked and robbed for $31 million! And still another article talks about
how North Korea is actively raising funds by
using hackers to hijack computers to fund their nuclear ambitions. The
truth is any currency that is stored on a computer can be hacked and stolen.
Any computer can be hacked and hijacked to take control of your financial assets
unless you protect them as if your life depends
on it – because it does!
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Item 3) Is it only Used on The Dark Web - A lot of discussions have been made about the fact that Bitcoin's anonymity is used extensively on the Dark Web to buy illicit things. This is a fact. However, it is this anonymity that makes Bitcoin attractive to many, including banks, governments, and many companies. Yes, the Dark Web is a place that harbors many types of hacker groups, criminals, and other nefarious enterprises. However, what you may not know is that the Dark Web was actually created by the US Navy as a way to help US spies conduct
anonymous communications
with other spies and the US government. It is also used by whistleblowers and anarchist groups to expose corruption of various kinds. I am not advocating
that you should start using the Dark Web in any way. In fact, my advice is to stay
away from the Dark Web. However, our government (and others) are actively going
after cybercriminals using the Dark Web to
transact their illegal business. In an article called "US Government to Sell Bitcoin Seized from Dark
Web Dealer," a federal judge in
Utah approved the sale of 513 Bitcoins seized from an investigation involving Aaron
Michael Shamo, a dark web dealer. Like I said earlier, if someone or group can gain
control of your digital assets, they can use those assets to their benefit.
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Item 4) Is Bitcoin Volatile - All commodities are volatile in value. The value of all things is based on the demand for that item. Demand is in itself a volatile thing. Demand changes with need, scarcity, usefulness, trustworthiness, fashion, taboo and lots of other influences. Lately, the price of Bitcoin has been skyrocketing, (surpassing $14,500 per Bitcoin) even though it once had a value of around 10 cents each! Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices have been showing many wild swings lately.
This is because
a lot of people, businesses and other entities have finally discovered Bitcoin spurring
a buying frenzy increasing demand. Because of the earlier mentioned North Korean
hacks of alternative cryptocurrencies a major selloff occurred, due to a loss of
trust, decreasing demand. A recent article in NDTV talked about how Bitcoin prices
have fallen below $14,500 and how an alternative cryptocurrency fell below $2.
And another article talks about how cryptocurrencies values
are rising slowly after their recent slumps. If you buy stocks, bonds,
oil futures, penny stocks or engage in any kind of
investing, you risk taking a loss. Bitcoin is no different.
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Item 5) Is Bitcoin a Good Investment? - The answer you get If you ask someone, whether Bitcoin is a good investment or not is determined by how savvy or lucky that person is as an investor. There are lots of people and businesses making and losing money on Bitcoin. Even governments like North Korea are counting on Bitcoin as a way to fund some of their needs. Many financial pundits are in favor of blockchain technology and
are still investing in these new cryptocurrencies. In
2018, the New York Stock Exchange and other countries'
exchanges have permitted the filing and sale of Bitcoin-related ETF's
(exchange-traded funds). On top of that, a headline in the CRYPTONEWS touted that "Exponential Growth: Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Are Adding 100,000+ Users Per Day". That's a lot of people jumping on
the Bitcoin bandwagon. This exponential growth
is fueling the rapid rise in Bitcoin values, but it also is causing some issues
with how quickly transactions take place. This
means that purchases are taking longer to complete.
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Item 6) Are there other Cryptocurrencies? - There are many new cryptocurrencies available to buy and use now. According to Wikipedia, as of January 7th, 2018, there are 1384 cryptocurrencies in existence and more are on the way. An article in, Investopedia, entitled "The 6 Most Important Cryptocurrencies Other Than Bitcoin", states that their top six
picks include these cryptocurrencies;
1) Litecoin (LTC), 2) Ethereum (ETH), 3) Zcash (ZEC), 4) Dash, 5) Ripple (XRP) and 6) Monero (XMR). Also, Wikipedia has a good article that
lists other cryptocurrencies as well. If
you're interested in cryptocurrencies, I suggest clicking on the above links to
learn more about them. In my opinion, the development of more and faster cryptocurrencies
and blockchain technologies will continue at a very rapid pace. Blockchain tech
is a game-changing technology like the Internet
is. The world will never be the same after it is fully fledged and adopted.
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Item 7) Do you Have to Pay Taxes on Bitcoin? – The question about taxes is an interesting one. Not long ago, the US Government's Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2014-21, that states that Bitcoin and other alternative cryptocurrencies are subject to federal income and payroll taxes. In fact, if you go to Cointelegraph.com website and look under IRS News you will find dozens of articles that discuss how to deal
with profits from Bitcoin and other
cryptocurrencies. These articles cover everything
from Record Keeping to Tax Tips and Tax Amnesty. My suggestion is to read
these articles and then to consult with your Tax Preparer. Discuss your situation
and make sure your Tax Preparer is up on the
whole cryptocurrency tax issue. If they are not, and not willing to do the necessary
research needed to help you, find a new Tax Preparer that is.
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The bottom line is this. Cryptocurrencies are not going away. In fact, they are just ramping up. I recently read in the INDEPENDENT, a UK online magazine, that Facebook is looking into implementing Bitcoin technology. Anyone who is into more freedom will love bitcoin's added anonymity. Banks, companies and government like it for the same reasons. The blockchain technology can be used to authenticate and protect a wide variety of intellectual, patented and proprietary technologies. If you aren't currently using Bitcoin or one of the alternative cryptocurrencies, you soon will be. If not, you will be using blockchain
technology without even knowing it. I recommend reading
every story linked to this article and the associated articles listed on the notes page for the Jan 16th, 2018 show on this
blog. Blockchain and cryptocurrencies
are a game changer, and the genie can't be put back in the bottle. I hope that you open your eyes and mind to the
tremendous changes that this new technology will usher into our lives. I wish you
all good fortune and the best of luck if you're investing in Bitcoin (or any cryptocurrency).
May the blockchain be with you.
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That's my opinion; I look forward to reading yours.
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After Modi's comment on Ram Temple, RSS says Govt expected to fulfil promise
New Delhi, Jan 2: The RSS was quick to react to the Prime Minister's comments on the ordinance route and Ram Temple. PM Narendra Modi had said in an interview that an ordinance on the Ram Temple can be brought in only after a Supreme Court ruling.
The RSS while reacting to the statement reminded the PM that he was voted in because the BJP had promised to explore all avenues available in the Constitution to build the Ram Temple.
"The people expect that this government will fulfil its promise of building the Ram temple within its tenure," said Dattatreya Hosabale, Sangh Joint Secretary.
Pending in SC, can government take ordinance route on Ram Temple?
In an interview with ANI, Modi had said had said that ordinance on triple talaq was brought after the SC verdict. We have said in our BJP manifesto that a solution would be found to this (Ayodhya) issue under Constitution."
The people of Bharat have reposed complete confidence and gave BJP the full mandate. The people of Bharat expect this government to fulfil the same promise during this tenure.— RSS (@RSSorg) January 1, 2019
- Dattatreya Hosabale, Sah Sarkaryvah (RSS)
The statement came at a time when the RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat had said that the government should pass a law to authorise the construction of a Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The temple must come up rather than testing the patience of the people, Bhagwat had also said.
Takeaways from PM Modi's first interview in 2019
The RSS in a tweet said, "The people of Bharat have reposed complete confidence and gave BJP the full mandate. The people of Bharat expect this government to fulfil the same promise during this tenure- Dattatreya Hosabale, Sah Sarkaryvah (RSS),"


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As winter continues, I look back at the many-icicle strewn hikes I've taken through evergreen rhododendrons in the Great Smoky Mountains. Icicles are a glorious part of winter in the Smokies. Ice is rare here in Tennessee, but that makes its formations, in places where water drips over rocks, more special.
Here is my story on Cucumber Gap Loop in the Elkmont Area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, nearly three years ago, in 2017. As usual, the News Sentinel can only scratch the surface of the pictures I took for the story. Here are some more views of the area.
First, we started out in Elkmont, which was at the time full of old abandoned vacation homes, no longer open, but one of the places where people first contemplated the park that would surround them. I have not returned since 2017 and don't know how many are still standing, but here they are, abandoned. It's not the most popular set of cabins for photos, but indeed an out of towner "discovering" the town made headlines at Huffington Post to which a Knoxville TV station responded "We didn't know it was missing." To be fair, the word "discover" has multiple meanings. I continue to discover new things here in Tennessee and the Smokies.
Beyond Elkmont is the natural charm of the Cucumber Gap Loop, with small, but beautiful waterfalls and the "sights and sound" of streams. Be warned you'll have to cross one of them, but if you're careful, even in the winter, everything should be all right. Overall, it was a quiet place to spend a winter day in the Smokies. Here's a slideshow of some highlights, but you should go out and enjoy the route for yourself.


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WWMT Channel 3 News has released a new story about the comments Allen Balog made on his Face Book page. on July 17th. You can read the whole thing here. Also you can see the video that is being commented on here (actually I couldn't find the original video when I went looking for it so if you find the link please post in the comments
Update #1 A reader sent me a link to the original video so I edited this post to include it.
The post can be seen in this screen cap below.
Unfortunately Cody Sharpe's posts don't seem to have a permalink included with each post so I will include his full comment below.
Commissioner Balog's remarks advocating bodily harm to protesters is shocking and reprehensible. The Cody Sharpe Campaign lends their full support to public officers and civil servants in the line of duty, and we strongly discourage illegal activity in the course of protest, including the blocking of public roadways and interstate highways. However, Commissioner Balog's words threatening the safety of human life cannot be tolerated or overlooked by his constituents. We highly recommend exercising common sense while we stand in support with public officers and with peaceably assembled protesters for the Black Lives Matter campaign. We urge all involved to remain sensible and safe while engaging their first amendment right to protest.
You can view his post on his site but you will have to scroll down the page to find the comments if new posts have been added since this one went up. The original text can be found on the Cody Sharpe for St. Joseph County Commission District 1 Face Book page.
Update #2 MLive has a pretty good write up about the controversy along with more comments from Allen and some of what is being said on Social Media about the controversy. I would recommend that anyone that has an opinion on this (either side) should read the whole article. You can check it out here.


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Jackie's New Year's Resolutions
I never make resolutions. I don't even attempt to better myself each year with promises because typically I don't follow through.
Well, this year I am doing it. I am making some resolutions, my friendS!
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No More Bottle Blonde Dye Jobs!
Every year I decide it's a brilliant idea to bleach the sh*t out of my hair and go platinum blonde... every year it kills my hair, and wrecks the little hair growth I have gotten through out the year. This year I will stay dark! Say no to blonde Jackie!
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No Selfies Where I Don't Smile!
Alright the "duck lip" craze was cool but it's over... I know a smile is more attractive, and if I am having an extra good hair day, or I just love my makeup, I'll make sure my selfies reflect that in a smiling manor... no more duck lips in 2014!
- 3
Learn How To Play Bass
I've always had an interest in bass guitar, my husband got super excited when I mentioned this in passing (since he played bass in a band for 10 years) and went out and bought me an awesome Daisy Rock bass... with picks, a strap, a case... the whole shabang. Do you think I can play? NOPE. 2014 I will learn how to at least play 2 songs successfully (keepin the bar low here maybe I'll learn 3 who knows!)
- 4
No More Excessive Drinking Games
Don't get me wrong, I'll still be going out for beers and having a rockin good time... but I think games like "Edward 40 Hands" can officially be retired...
- 5
No More Flipping Off The Camera At Formal Events
It's just not classy....
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Learn To Ride A Motorcycle (Buy a motorcycle!)
My dad rides, my husband rides, and I really want to also! So in 2014 I want to take a class or whatever I need to do, then I plan to buy a motorcycle! That's my big goal for 2014, I really want to do this one.
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Get My Concealed Weapons License
This one is exciting! I want to be a bad ass, out shooting guns. No really I do! The day after my wedding our best man took us to a gun range and I shot a gun for the first time and really liked it... so yeah that's now something I want to do.


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Tfisa, Or----?
The Performance Art Institute
Friday, January 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM (PST)
Event Details
"Tfisa, or—-?", a contemporary dance performance, was developed at The Performance Art Institute and is directed, choreographed and performed by Yuriy Pestov, the artistic director of Cloud Dancing Enterprise. It is based on cantorial and other Jewish music. Beautiful cantorial singing with raspy, ululating, sad and smiling voice creates high drama of existentiality with laughter through tears amid it.
A peculiar guttural, visceral and bodily quality reminds one of the humble position we humans occupy in our daily earthly life as the poor replicas of the Almighty. You can hear crying, laughing, and rasping of metal in this beautiful singing. Having in it this great drama and texture both lures a choreographer and suggests an abundance of movement material. In addition this material together with the addition of Jewish klezmer and other melodies, like nigguns, has a rich possibility for ornate and playful dancing. The merry klezmer dancing inserts roaring laughter into the high drama of the majority of the performance. Laughter through tears..
Choreography of this work is both very abstract and general, and gestural and gravitated. It is mostly very dramatic, sometimes playful, with a lot of torque.
Yuriy Pestov performed at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater, ODC Theater, CounterPulse, The Garage, Shotwell Studios, Union Square, UN Plaza in San Francisco, Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley, Mountain View Dance Festival, Mountain View, California, sjDANCEco 4th Annual Dancin' Downtown Festival, San Jose, California and other venues. He presented his own choreography and structured improvisation at the Garage, Project Artaud, UN Plaza, and other venues including Russia and Finland. His work was commissioned by Independent Arts and Media.
When & Where
The Performance Art Institute
75 Boardman Pl
San Francisco,
Friday, January 11, 2013 at 8:00 PM (PST)
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The Performance Art Institute (PAI) is a new and exciting multifaceted art space dedicated to performance art and issues that matter in our society and culture. At the core of our program is our artist-in-residence program, which is one of the first and only of its kind. Housing and showcasing new genre artists connected to performance, film, video, sound and avant-garde music, our artist-in-residence program focuses on the development and presentation of new work created in the freethinking and accessible atmosphere of PAI and San Francisco. Through creative alliances with local museums and nine bay area schools, artists from around the world are presented with the opportunity to meld their residency into the maximum creative environment to ideate, compose, perform and document fresh work.