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Dr. Arun Bhardwaj's Engineering Happiness Tour of Africa and his "Inspiring One Million Smiles in Africa" campaign was recognised and awarded by the Pan African Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development Centre with their coveted "Friend of Africa Award for Social Impact", given to those who have contributed to Africa's socio-economic development.
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In "The Book of Refections For Engineering Happiness in Life", Dr. Arun Bhardwaj is sharing with you some of his favourite stories that he has been utilising in his workshops to touch and transform thousands of lives worldwide.
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After a successful Tour of Netherlands, Namibia & Nigeria; Engineering Happiness program was delivered at Abu Dhabi during Pan African Humanitarian Conference (Hilton Grand, Abu Dhabi Nov 20-22, 2019)
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Engineering Happiness Tour of Namibia
The President Dr. Geingob & The First Lady in the Audience
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Driving Change is difficult. The transformation programs mostly fail because the teams resist Change Initiatives rather than welcoming them. Now experience an innovative Inside-Out Transformation (IOT) Paradigm of Inspiring Change.
Our innovative IOT process blends principles, inspiring stories and interactive activities from business-world, neurosciences, Dr. Arun's research and ancient wisdom to mentor intended individual or organisational transformation. We facilitate solutions that are in harmony with for your organisation's abilities and culture.
The 5i's of the IOT framework are:
#1 INTROSPECT: Defining Culture - Creating Transformation Blueprint
Introspective Leadership Workshop to define organisational culture, identify challenges, explore opportunities and create transformation plan
#2 INTERCONNECT: Creating Harmony – Invoking Peak Performance Mindset
Interconnecting individuals into a harmonious team, and making them experience their peak-performance Zone
#3 INSPIRE: Nurturing [8D] Happiness – Igniting Purpose and Will to Excel
Inspiring participants to realise their full creative potential by nurturing 8-Dimensions of life necessary for operating in the peak performance zone
#4 INVOLVE: Engineering Innovation – Innovating Solutions
Involving the teams to identify creative solutions to transformation challenges using systematic innovation process
#5 IMPACT: Engineering Excellence – Creating Value
Mentoring transformation plan execution and adaptive refinements to ensure intended outcome
Engineering Peak Performance Mindset
These days, when our mobile or laptop shows low battery, we rush towards the power socket as if our life depended on them. We understand how their Operating System (OS) works; and keep upgrading the OS to get the best performance. But we don't offer the same respect to ourselves. Unfortunately, most of us don't even understand functioning of our Inner Operating System (IOS).
This interactive program first gives an experience of important IOS features and then provides a few critical IOS Upgrades to inspire a life of success, significance and joy. You will also learn to secure your inner world against failures and negativity attacks.
Mental Conditioning Program "Winning the Invisible Game"
We are always engaged in two games - One played outside in the physical environment, and the other within our mind with our own-selves. The quality of this invisible game influences outcome of the outer game. "Winning the Invisible Game" is an interactive program focused on developing and sustaining peak performance mindset. The program was well received by the Indian Jr. Hockey Team, Pro-Kabaddi Team and Indian Army.
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In the fast changing world, like all other professions academia is also going through an important transition. The curriculum taught in the schools today might not be relevant for the jobs of the future. The Challenge before us is – How to prepare students for the jobs that do not exist yet?
"Engineering Academic Excellence" is a blend of principles from neurosciences, modern research, ancient wisdom and experiential learning. This program offers the tools necessary to become an academic leader and the transformer of lives.
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For the second year running UN Women National Committee Australia names Good2Give as official workplace giving partner
For the second year running UN Women National Committee Australia names Good2Give as official workplace giving partner for International Women's Day.
Building on the successful partnership in 2018, Good2Give is delighted to be the continued official workplace giving partner for UN Women National Committee Australia's International Women's Day Campaign.
This year's theme is "More Powerful Together". The theme represents and recognises that it takes all of us — women, men, non-binary, and gender diverse people across faith, politics, race and ethnicity – as a united front against stereotypes, pay inequality, discrimination and much much more.
In 2018, we saw the rise of women's movements tackling injustice in politics, the workplace, on sports fields, in faith communities and at home, and it sparked something in us all. Now, in 2019, is the right time to unite, collaborate and be More Powerful Together.
According to the UN Women National Committee Australia, women make up just 23.8% of parliaments across the world and more than half a billion women in the world today live in unacceptable conditions of poverty. This is the time for major change in every way of life.
UN Women National Committee Australia is again coordinating their preeminent International Women's Day event series across Australia from Tuesday 5 March to Friday 8 March 2019. Each event features diverse guest speakers addressing topics such as women's political participation, building a more sustainable and diverse future and how workplaces can implement positive change.
We would love your support of the More Powerful Together campaign. To create change this International Women's Day, you can donate to UN Women National Committee Australia on 8 March, or establish a regular donation, straight from your pay with Good2Give.
If you would like to join us for an International Women's Day event, please find your nearest location here and book your tickets today – they're selling fast and will close on Friday 22 February. We will be live tweeting from the Sydney event.
Good2Give is looking forward to working and collaborating with UN Women National Committee Australia to support and create change around the world by being #MorePowerfulTogether through workplace giving.

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The Cult House is launching the third Edition of IT'S The Cult House is launching the third Edition of IT'S ART CALL in collaboration with After Nyne Gallery,
It's Art Call is an open call/competition where a group of selected artists will have the opportunity to display their artwork in group exhibition and one winning artist will have his solo show at the new After Nyne Gallery in Holland Park on November 2018.
We will select 10 to 12 artists for a collective show and will give the amazing opportunity for a winning artist to have his solo exhibition at the gallery. We intend to show the best of Modern Art from all around the world.
20 November to 26 November
Best Artist
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31 October to 9 November
Collective Exhibition
10 to 12 selected artists.ART CALL in collaboration with After Nyne Gallery,
To join us on this opportunity you must:
- Submit 3-5 artworks (any media is acceptable) with title, size (small files, jpegs), media and final prices (with VAT and our commission included) with a short bio, CV and links to: email@example.com
- Join prove of a £35 application fee (non refundable). Payments must be done via PayPal to email@example.com (please make sure you send the full amount after any PayPal taxes) or if you prefer contact us for Bank account details.
- For digital and performative art please send us as much as possible about the proposed work, a short teaser, a written statement explaining concept and specifics.
Deadline: 10th of September
We will inform all the selected artists as per the solo winner from: 30th of September 2018.
You can see the full campaign at our website and on our social media channels as per also our partners.


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10 outdoor toys your toddler needs this summer
We've already had some nice days this year, so nice that we've even had a little picnic in the playground.
The sun and the nice weather made me think of ways to keep my toddler entertained throughout the summer. Of course we're going out and we'll be visiting the playground a lot, but I also want to be able to work in my garden while my daughter is playing and discovering the world. Or have her play with her friends in the garden, while we parents relax.
We don't have a lot of outdoor toys, only a swing and a slide which require me to stay within arms reach. So we need to buy some toys for her.
When buying toys, I always think about how we can use it, I like toys we can use in more than one way. That way the toy will be interesting for longer and we don't have to buy a lot of toys.
I've made a list of the toys your toddler needs to have so the both of you will have a fun summer.
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Balls in different sizes are great, from a tennis ball to a skippy ball, all are fun to discover and use in games. Your toddler can easily play alone with balls, but she can also play with her siblings or friends.
Some ideas of you can use the balls in games for your toddler are;
-throwing or rolling the ball over
-play in the pool
A pool doesn't need to be big for your toddler to have fun with it. A pool is great to let your toddler cool down on the hot summer days, but you can do more with it.
The pool can also be filled with moon sand or balls, Or put pillows in your pool to create a nice reading nook in the shadow.
We have this pool, the hood of the mushroom creates a bit of shade for the little one. The bottom also has air in it so your toddler has a soft place to sit.
You can use a playing tent or an old tent that you're not using anymore and set it up for your toddler.
You can put pillows in there to create a reading nook, or fill it with sand and use it as your sandpit. Your toddler is out of the sun and save, you can also close it at night to keep the animals from going in there.
Beach toys
You can't miss a set of beach toys, a little bucket, some shapes, and a shovel are a must. Your toddler can use it in the sandpit, when she plays with water or is helping you in the garden.
Water toys and a sprinkler
If you have a garden, you probably also have a sprinkler. Let your toddler play in the sprinkler when it's hot, it burns her energy and cools them down. You can also buy a sprinkler that's made to play with, this one is on my wish list.
Grab your sponges and a bucket of water, your toddler can have a lot of fun pouring water in cups using a sponge. Or you can draw some targets on your path and see if she can hit the middle.
Let them bring some color in the garden with chalk. Draw a path on your driveway for them to bike on, draw a maze or make a track for the toy cars. I bet you can think of even more things to do using chalk.
You can also make a large drawing yourself, for them to color in, they will love making a super sized coloring page.
Mud kitchen
Let your toddler play with mud in her own mud kitchen. She can make mud cakes or look for some objects you've hidden in the mud. It's not only fun for them, but they will also learn from it.
You can buy one on Amazon, but if that's not in your budget you can also make one yourself. Take a look on Pinterest for some nice mud kitchens you can make yourself.
A little bike to ride for when you go for a walk, your toddler will love it. Take one with a handle on the back so you still have the control over your little speed devil.
I also wanted a new stroller, as the one we had was too big and not nice to walk with. When looking on Amazon I saw this buggy/trike and had to buy it. We didn't walk a lot with it because the weather is bad, but so far I love it. It's small when folded and we can turn it into a little bike for our girl.
Bubble blowing solution
You can already find it in almost every store around here, and it only costs a few cents. Blow some bubbles and have your toddler try to catch them.
You can also use an old fishing net or some rope on sticks to make your bubbles. Or get creative and make your own shapes with pipe cleaners.
It doesn't matter if you take a big or a small slide, your toddler will be happy with it. Having a small slide is great because your toddler doesn't have to climb very high and you don't need a big garden for it.
With these 10 toys, both you and your toddler will have a great summer. Your toddler will have toys to play alone and to play together with her friends or siblings.
Mix the toys for even more fun this summer, put the slide in the pool or under the sprinkle, or use the chalk to draw a pathway for the bike.
Which toys do you already have and which one is on your wish list? Let me know in the comments.


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Let G be a graph and let mij(G), i, j ≥ 1, represents the number of edge of G, where i and j are the degrees of vertices u and v respectively. In this article, we will compute different polynomials of flower graph f(n×m), namely M polynomial and Forgotten polynomial. These polynomials will help us to find many degree based topological indices, included different Zagreb indices, harmonic indices and forgotten index.
Topological indices helps us to collect information about algebraic graphs and gives us mathematical approach to understand the properties of chemical structures. In this paper, we aim to compute multiplicative degree-based topological indices of Silicon-Carbon Si 2 C 3 −III[p,q] and SiC 3 −III[p,q] .


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Welcome to St. Peter's Parish Church!
Welcome in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We are an historic Episcopal church in the Diocese of Virginia. Founded in 1679 and steeped in history, we continue to thrive and look to the future. Ours is an active and joyful community with parishioners of all ages. We invite you to worship with us. Due to the public health emergency and COVID-19 pandemic, our buildings are currently closed to the public. We are joining together for worship online on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. If you would like to join us, please sign up for our weekly e-mail newsletter, The E-Pistle, which contains all our service information.
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A Cambridge Clarion edition represents an unusual and attractive combination of features – a very readable text in a paragraph style, with a single-column layout – all within a personal size reference Bible format. Here, the NKJV text is presented in a single column with the cross-references in the outer margin, giving the page a very well laid out appearance. The font size is a little under 9 point with generous line spacing. It is typeset in Lexicon No.1, a modern digital font which has many of the characteristics usually associated with traditional Bible typefaces – in particular, a degree of readability more usually associated with much larger type. The Bible has 15 new colour maps and a concordance. There are two ribbons to keep the place in different parts of the Bible. This is a Bible of the very highest quality, printed on India paper with art-gilt edges, Smyth-sewn for flexibility and endurance, and bound in brown calfskin leather.
Against All Odds
A Chosen Few
Ahora que has Obedecido al Evangelio
Forty Years on the Second Pew
Now That You Have Obeyed the Gospel
Pigma Micron Bible Marking Kit
Traces of the Kingdom
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Another church history treasure from Keith Sisman
In this book, he takes a closer look at the people who descended from Seth and Noah and explains how nations sprung up from them with the peculiar religion systems that came to characterize them. The Babylonians, the Egyptians, the Assyrians, Canaanites and others are traceable all the way back to Noah. What happened to these people after the flood?


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A growing body of work has examined the act of evaluating the quality of a musical performance. This article considers the domain of training evaluative skills in musicians, presenting assessment as a form of performance to be taught and demonstrating a gap in opportunities for trainees to develop evaluative skills within the heightened environments of live assessment scenarios. To address these needs, the concepts of Immersive Virtual Environments (IVEs) and distributed simulation are described, highlighting their use in training and research in other performance domains. Taking this model as a starting point, we present the Evaluation Simulator as a new tool to study and train performance evaluation. Potential applications of this prototype technology in pedagogical and research settings are then discussed.


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Year-Round News & Updates on the Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves will continue to play without two of their best players as Nikola Pekovic and Alexey Shved will miss the next two games. The Wolves play on Friday in Washington vs. the Wizards and Saturday in Charlotte vs. the Bobcats.
Both players suffered injuries on Jan. 17th vs. the Los Angeles Clippers. Pek was diagnosed with a thigh contusion and was slated to miss 7-10 days. 10 days will be this Sunday (Jan. 27th). Alexey sprained his ankle in that game and has been listed as 'day-to-day' ever since. He's been practicing, but he hasn't been able to do any pain-free cutting on that ankle, which is why he continues to sit.
The Wolves have definitely missed these two. Minnesota has been getting dominated in the paint as of late without Pek down low and without Shved they are playing a three-man guard rotation and are currently without a shooting guard.
After these weekend games, Minnesota's next game will be Wednesday night, at the Target Center vs. the...Clippers! There's a good chance they could both be back for that game, but Alexey for sure.
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We now have a few ways to search for products registered for GEMS.
On the 'Retailers & Tradies' page and the 'Suppliers' page there is a box about how to 'Compare models'. This provides options to Search the Registration database, use the new Online Calculator and provides links to download the Mobile App.
1. Registration Database
Selecting Search the Registration database opens the compare appliances feature that was available on the old website. It allows you to compare models from all product types.
There is also a link to the Registration Database on the Suppliers panel at the bottom of the homepage.
2. Energy Rating Calculator
The new Online Calculator, called the Energy Rating Calculator, allows you to search for a particular model number and compare it to other models.
This tool only includes products that are required to display an Energy Rating Label, such as washing machines, dryers, dishwashers.
It is most useful if you have already undertaken some research and have a few models in mind and want to compare the overall cost of the products, taking into consideration the purchase price and ongoing running costs.
We'll be adding features to this Calculator over the next few months.
3. Energy Rating App
The mobile Energy Rating App also has a video showing you its features. The App is useful when you are researching products on the go or in store and want to compare several models.


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ARCO provided design and construction services for QPSI's 342,720 square foot packaging, distribution, and office facility in Florence Township, NJ.
The ARCO Team was challenged to design and construct a facility that was compliant, met the customers unique flexibility requirement, and met an aggressive budget.
ARCO was provided with an HVAC design that did not meet the project's budget. Through a creative design strategy using packaged roof top units and HVLS fans, ARCO achieved the budget goals. Additionally, in the packaging center, the ceiling system was designed to accommodate a unique wire tray system that provided the customer with flexibility to change configuration of the packaging lines on an as needed basis. ARCO was able to generate a warehouse and packaging center that both performed, as well as met budget.
The facility features 96,040 square feet of controlled condition packaging areas, 20,812 square feet of cGMP packaging areas, 105,560 square feet of compliant distribution space, and 37,320 square feet of office space.


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Do you need inspiration for your baby's title? The title topped the preferred lists in every state except WA, the place Isla ranked number one. Different basic German names that have been fashionable at various periods through the 1900s are nonetheless related for in the present day, proven under. Deciding on a child name that feels truly distinctive in 2017 isn't any straightforward feat.
As BabyCenter members inform us what identify they picked for their baby, we share the recognition rankings with you. There were 2,063 boys named Oliver and 1,687 ladies named Charlotte In Australia final yr. For worldwide names, some German boys' names are much like English names, equivalent to Benjamin, David, Dennis and Daniel (although pronunciation generally differ).
Charles saved up its streak, too, at as the No. 5 for boys (along with Robert, James, and John.) Mary, Betty, and newcomer Barbara have been the highest three names for women. Here are the highest 10 baby names for boys in 2017. The ever-growing reputation of sci-fi motion pictures and fantasy books has made a powerful influence on the Gen-ex parents.
Discover a list of the highest German boys' and ladies' names. Names which are well-liked all over the world, however seem distinctive and new within the U.S. — Hindi names, African names, Sanskrit names, Italian names, Spanish names. The organization also features a useful chart that shows the recognition of the individual names since 2002.


text: Everything You Need to Know About Air Filters Posted October 5, 2016 One of the most important parts of correct HVAC maintenance is replacing your air filters. Your air filter keeps your system running efficiently and is also a huge part of boosting and maintaining your indoor air quality. The EPA has shown that the air inside your home can be 2-5 times more polluted than the air in highly industrialized cities. We spend a lot of our times indoors, so your air filter is on the front line for improving indoor air quality. So what else do we need to understand when it comes to air filters? Filter Replacement The most basic way to tell you out how often to swap your filter would be, whenever it's dirty. Of course, we don't want you to have to check your filter's cleanliness every day, so a common rule is every 1-2 months for the highest results. The frequency you have to replace your filter is decided by a number of factors. If you have pets in your house or a lot of guests and occupants, you'll need to replace your filter more regularly. Follow your filter provider's advice on how often to change your filter as the suggestion depends on a host of factors in your home. A filthy filter may also cause your system to run harder, longer. This will cause your utility bills to increase and it can negatively impact the life of your system. Built up dust and system neglect are two of the leading causes of system failure. This system damage is totally avoidable with routine maintenance, including regularly changing your air filters. Regularly replacing your air filter is a basic thing to do and also an easy thing to forget about. If it's been a while since you've checked the status of your filter, consider this post your cue. We are always here to help you breathe healthier and easier. If you have any questions about boosting your indoor air quality give the pros at North Mechanical Heating and Cooling a call at 928-263-8570. Back To Blog


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While there are dozens of reasons people purchase a firearm, home defense often tops the list. In a home defense scenario, it's important to understand two related, but very different concepts: cover and concealment.
When buying a firearm for defense, either at home or on the go, it's important to get professional training because defense isn't just about shooting. One of the topics that a good defensive instructor will cover is that of cover and concealment. The average home has numerous examples of both, and you need to know how to use each along with their respective advantages and disadvantages. Knowing in advance which items in your work constitute cover or concealment just might make all the difference one day.


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Want to hear the latest news out of SF City Hall and what's on the agenda for 2015? Then join the Chamber this Wednesday as we host Supervisor Mark Farrell at Supes for Lunch!
There is no fee to attend and we want to say a special thanks to our partners San Francisco Soup Company and Halo Fine Confections for providing a light lunch for everyone.
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The prosecution rested their case against James Alex Fields Jr. after submitting several pieces of evidence, including text and phone conversations between Fields and his mother, two images Field shared on Instagram and police videos of Fields' apprehension, interview and indictment.
of driving his car into a group of counter protesters at the white supremacist rally in August 2017, killing one individual — Heather Heyer — and injuring dozens. The attack yielded the indictments of one count of first degree murder, five counts of aggravated malicious wounding, one count of hit and run and three counts of malicious wounding.
The Commonwealth submitted to evidence a text message conversation between Fields and his mother. Following his mother's plea to be cautious at the rally, Fields said, "We are not the one who need to be careful." Attached to that statement was an image of Adolf Hitler.
The defense objected to the admission of the image to the evidence on the grounds that it would make the jury prejudiced towards Fields. However, Judge Richard E. Moore denied the defense's motion to exclude the image.
"Probative value in this case outweighs any prejudicial effect," Moore said.
Video from Charlottesville Police Department Detective Steven Young, the lead investigator of the case, showed the apprehension of Fields following the event. On the video, Fields repeatedly said, "I am really sorry."
Fields went on to justify his actions.
"I didn't want to hurt people, but I thought they were attacking me," Fields said.
Young said he observed blood on the front of the vehicle.
A video of Fields' interview was also submitted to evidence. On the video, Fields inquires about the wellbeing of the victims. Fields is told that one person is dead and others are injured. Following this news, Fields hyperventilated and cried for several minutes.
In an excerpted call from Fields to his mother from Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail on Dec. 7, 2017, submitted to evidence, Fields expressed resentment toward Heather Heyer's mother for speaking out against him.
Fields refers to Heyer's mother as an "anti-white liberal" and a "communist." His mother expresses that Heyer's mother just lost her daughter. In response, Fields said, "It doesn't f—ing matter, she's a communist. It's not up for question, she is."
On March 21, 2018, Fields expresses distaste for anti-fascist activists and claims that they support Islamist terror organization ISIS in an excerpted call to his mother from jail played for the jury. Additionally, Fields said, "I get mobbed by a violent group of terrorists, and, for defending my person, I get placed in jail."
With the jury out of the room, when the prosecution rested its case, the defense moved to strike all indictments except the hit and run on the grounds that the Commonwealth had not adequately proven intent. The Commonwealth countered that, by precedent, in such situations a car may be regarded as a lethal weapon, and they must only prove intent to kill a human being, not a specific person, which they claimed they had adequately done.
Moore decided that the indictments should not be dismissed and the verdict should be left to the jury.
"I don't know what intent he could've had other than to kill people," Moore said.


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- For the similar ability used by Armored Hound, Tunnel Beast and Shunny, see Vicious Strike (Enemy Skill).
Vicious Strike is an active ability in Sonny 2.
In-Game DescriptionEdit
Attack the enemy for X% of your Strength and Speed, with a X% chance of recovering your own Health.
Deals damage to a target and has a chance to place a buff on the caster that heals them for 3 turns. Critical chance of attack increased by 3.1.
Cannibal Blood: This unit is being healed for 3% of its maximum Health each turn. This effect has a 10% chance to resist being dispelled.
- Tier 1: Damages target with 110% of caster's Strength and Speed and 13% chance of placing a buff on caster
- Tier 2: Damages target with 120% of caster's Strength and Speed and 25% chance of placing a buff on caster
- Tier 3: Damages target with 130% of caster's Strength and Speed and 50% chance of placing a buff on caster
- Tier 4: Damages target with 140% of caster's Strength and Speed and 100% chance of placing a buff on caster
Vicious Strike will eventually prove to be a powerful attack as the game progresses. One of the distinctive characteristic about this ability is its healing capability. If mastered fully, Vicious Strike will be able to heal the user to the amount that will be able to resist the damage-over-time buffs for some time. Because this attack is scaled with Speed, if used along with Shadow Blend, Vicious Strike will deal substantial amount of damage.
Other characters who use this abilityEdit
- Beast - Tier 4
- Brutal Convict - Tier 4
- The A.I. exclusive version of Vicious Strike is almost completely identical, except that it uses a standard melee animation, rather than the jumping one used here.
- This ability looks identical to Wreck and Planned Assault.


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Mysterious Vendor: Be my guest.
Look at items for sale.
Elixirs 100 credits
Negative Elixirs 50 credits
Health Boost 20 credits
Negative Health Boost 50 credits
Posion Boost 100 credits
Negative Posion 200 Credits
Reversal Bomb 1000 credits
Hoopla Noop 10000 Credits
Complain to the Vendor about the strange items
+ You obtain 1 Vial of Negative Poison.
+ You lose 200 credits
Mysterious Vendor: You will need a few more of those. Two is not enough.
+ If You brought 2, 4, 6 ect Potions
Mysterious Vendor: That will improve your odds a bit. But you need more than 3
Mysterious Vendor: Now you have Four. These only work for ONE ENEMY at a time.
Mysterious Vendor: Looking much better but you need more if you are trapped in a group.
Mysterious Vendor: Looking Good, nearly half of my stock is gone now.
Mysterious Vendor: Well I only have half my stock left now. You have 20 now.
Mysterious Vendor: Excuse me. But you need plenty of these potions if they are to
to be effective because you can't always get them in their mouths. Some of them have fangs you know that act like a barricade. So you have to aim and hop it just pops in at the right time.
Mysterious Vendor: That should be enough I've only got 5 left now.
Mysterious Vendor: These potions do not respawn, so once my stock is gone that's it.
Mysterious Vendor: If you're in the midst of any poison enemies and they are scratching or biting you just give them this and it will weaken their poisonous bites. I usually recommend taking two at a time to completely neutralize their poison. Then once they are neutralized, their poison stays weak for a short period of time before they return back to normal biting mode again. Just be aware that sometimes they will break the vial before you can get it into their mouth. if that happens the potion will be wasted and fall off them to the ground. But with luck if it gets into their mouth and then it will take effect.
Mysterious Vendor: You won't know what it does to your enemies unless you try it out. I assure you it will be well worth the price you pay for it. This is the last one in stock. So you might as well take it while its still avaliable before someone else beats you to it. You don't come across a Hoopla Noopla very often.
Commanders: Yikes, I see, ok we will take that also into consideration.
Buy the item (script below)
Forget it
+ You obtain the Hoopla Noop Item
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Gorgeous home located on a 2+acre lot in a country side area. This home has a spacious open floor plan with three bedrooms and three tiled baths. One whole side of the house is your enormous Master Suite. There is enough room for a king bed and sitting area. There are separated his and her closets located in the hallway between the Master Suite and the large Master Bath. The master walk-through shower is one that is typically found in homes at twice the price point of this home. This home has a true split floor plan, having the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms located on the other side of the house. This split offers space for kids or guests and gives them privacy away from the main living area. The bonus room can be used as an office or a den. Three cars parking garage is a wonderful thing to have. The large back porch over looking a pond with a wooden bridge connected can be used as a wedding theme. This property is a chance to get away from the city fast pace and noises and still about 10 minutes from the beach!!!
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Supt. Sings Praises of Those Who Go Above & Beyond
In her weekly message to employees, Superintendent Raquel Reedy congratulates National Board Certified Teachers and others like them who put in extra hours to better serve students.
NBCTs Jacki Terrell of La Cueva and Shannon McCrady of Polk.
I'd like to introduce you to Jacki Terrell and Shannon McCrady, two of 32 new National Board Certified Teachers who join the more than 500 in APS who have earned this distinguished honor.
Jacki is a math and statistics teacher at La Cueva High School. Shannon teaches art and social studies at Polk Middle School. Both care very much about public education, professional development and, of course, their students.
"Throughout my teaching career, I have felt like I am constantly looking for inspiration - something new, something different, how can I improve? How can I be better than I was yesterday?" Jacki said when asked why she chooses to go above and beyond what's expected of her as an educator.
"I have been to countless workshops, seminars, conferences, heard some of the best speakers, worked with some of the latest technology. But looking back on all of my experiences, the inspiration that I seek comes from something I see every school day - my students. I hope they understand that their enthusiasm, creativity, curiosity, humor, just their presence inspires me to be the best that I can be."
Sound familiar? I know for a fact that many of you feel the same way. So many of our teachers, administrators and staff are inspired by their students and want to be all they can be for them.
Shannon put it this way: "I want to give my students the most opportunities to learn and experience new projects as possible."
This wonderfully creative teacher - like so many in APS - knows that providing opportunities for students often means working long after the school bell rings. Like putting together a holiday craft fair where students sell artwork they created out of toilet paper rolls and other recycled materials. Not only did Polk's fair earn money for art classes, but it sparked enthusiasm and showcased student innovation. Shannon said Channel 4 weatherman Steve Stucker purchased a few pieces, featuring them on the morning news the next morning!
Even If your class, your school, hasn't been featured on the morning news, or you haven't earned national honors, accolades or awards, I know so many of you surpass expectations each and every day. You come in early, stay late, work at home. You coach, support and cheer on your students. You connect with their families. You collaborate with peers. You continue to learn and improve.
I notice and appreciate what you do. It's all worth it when our students succeed, wouldn't you agree?


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Rigging is the process of lifting and moving heavy loads with ropes, chains, and mechanical devices, while a sling is a loop of material that connects the load to the lifting device. Slings can be made of chain, wire, metal mesh, natural, and synthetic materials. DMC's training program is intended to provide the knowledge necessary to reduce the risk of accidents, which result from the lack of knowledge and compliance with standard safe practices, policies and procedures when performing tasks that require rigging and slinging.
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What's been going on with me? (A list.)Mike Allen / Monday, November 14th, 2011 / No Comments »
There's a lot of stuff going on in my writing career right now, a lot of "let's do this and see where it goes" sort of things.
So here's some ketchup:
I've sent out the first batch of agent queries for my new novel, Silver City, Shadow Beast. Wonderful, knowledgeable people have been coaching me as to how one goes about this. Wish me luck!
I am going to be publishing Kindle and e-book editions of all three Clockwork Phoenix anthologies. I have Norilana's blessing and reprint permissions from all the writers, and am now in the midst of making the e-version of the first volume.
I'm also planning a Kindle collection of my best horror stories to date, The Button Bin and Other Horrors. More on this as details coagulate.
Mythic Delirium 25 is about 80% ready to go. At this point I'm still waiting on the covers, which will be printed on special paper in celebration of, well, us having a 25th issue!
Anita is still seeking participants in her collaboration with Erzebet YellowBoy Carr of Papaveria Press on the special handmade limited edition of The Quiltmaker, sequel to my Nebula-nominated "Button Bin." Click here for details.
Tony Smith of StarShipSofa has asked me to join his crew as a monthly columnist, gabbing about horror, in anticipation of a new feature called "Blood on the Couch" (Ouch!) Though there's a lot I can talk about, suggestions and tips most welcome. (Click here to listen to me narrating my horror story "Her Acres of Pastoral Playground" for the SSS.)
Speaking of podcasts, my dulcet tones can be heard at Clarkesworld this month, where I've recorded a narration of David Klecha and Tobias S. Buckell's thoughtful and suspenseful addition to the military sf canon, "A Militant Piece." Click here to listen.
Last for the moment, but hardly least: Issue 4 of Fantastique Unfettered is due to appear next month, that features three new poems by me and a reprint of an sf novelette, and now, a round robin interview conducted by Alexandra Seidel with myself and novelist Hal Duncan. I won't comment on my own answers to the role life has in art and vice versa, but Hal's shouldn't be missed.


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Monthly Archives: July 2009
Happy Birthday To Us !!!
Tonight we are celebrating the one year anniversary of the Burlington Slam Project.
No doubt there have been growing pains. Just like a new baby we are still finding our feet. Bumps and bruises won't keep us down though. We are determined to bring amazing poetry to the people of the Golden Horseshoe.
To celebrate our first birthday with our we have a 3 for 1 feature: The Dream Chasers. They are Tomy Bewick, Dwayne Morgan and Leviathan Grant. Catch them the night before they launch the "I Hate Poetry" show at the Hamilton Fringe Festival until next Sunday. Through satire, humour, and the tackling of tough subject matter, "I Hate Poetry" breaks away from the poetry we hated as students, and offers a glimpse into the world of spoken word, offering something for everyone, no matter how they feel about poetry!
Individually these poets are a force to be reckoned with in the world of spoken word. Combined they are dynamite. So come out tonight for an evening of explosive and mind blowing entertainment. You can even be part of the show! Bring something to share on the open mic or sign up to win a cash prize in the poetry slam. On or off the stage you will have a blast.
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400 Brant Street, Burlington, ON L7R 2G2
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Will Biden steal part of Edwards' 2004 acceptance speech?
Is Barack Obama completely out of his mind?
Obama's choice of an idiot like Joe Biden shows terrible judgement. The one thing that did the most damage to Clinton's campaign was her 2002 vote to authorized a genocidal war of aggression against Iraq. Biden voted the same way as Ms. Clinton (and John McCain).
The war against Iraq was both a war of aggression and an act of genocide, resulting in well over 1.2 million Iraqi deaths. Under international law, every Senator who voted for the law is subject to prosecution for crimes against humanity in every country on the planet, with the possible exception of the US (the courts would have to decide whether congressional immunity or international treaty obligations take precedence).
Can Obama really expect liberals and progressives to campaign, much less vote, for a war criminal like Biden?
Biden offers very little that is positive. His behavior on most foreign policy issues has been ignorant, arrogant, and foolish. Biden made an idiot of himself in 2006 when he offered a de facto partition plan on Iraq even though that is none of his business nor any of our business. The only people who should be weighing in on the issue are Iraqi.
Why would Biden do such an arrogant and inappropriate thing? Why would he do something so counterproductive? It's the same reason he voted for the illegal and unAmerican war in Iraq.
Biden is bought and paid for by Big Oil companies that want the Middle East carved up into ever smaller and less viable states that can be controlled from Texas.
Also, Biden has made an ass of himself on the conflict between Russia and Georgia. He spewed McCain-style tough rhetoric on the issue, neglecting to mention that the Iraq War has left our country close to powerless militarily, something the Russians are keenly aware of. From politicsusa.com:
"The war that began in Georgia is no longer about that country alone. It has become a question of whether and how the West will stand up for the rights of free people throughout the region. The outcome there will determine whether we realize the grand ambition of a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace."
He also called for the Russian troops to get out, and international peace keepers to come in, "Russia must make good on President Medvedev's commitment to immediately withdraw Russian troops to their positions before the current fighting began. We also need a truly independent and international peacekeeping force in Georgia's conflict regions. And we must help the people of Georgia to rebuild their country and preserve its democratic institutions."
The only thing bigger than Biden's mouth is his ego. I just hope that man's open trap doesn't get us into a nuclear war with Russia.
Biden is a notorious racist too. During his presidential campaign, he made a horribly racist comment about previous black presidential candidates. Jack and Jill politics has a detailed summary of Biden's long racist history. The last thing the Obama campaign needs is to have to devote time and energy to spinning a racist comment from Biden's loose lips.
Then, there is the other thing Biden is famous for: being a serial plagiarist.
It's not like anyone is going to vote for Obama because he put Joementum II on his ticket. Deleware isn't exactly a swing state, and Biden fails to appeal to swing voters in the center, while he alienates swing voters on the left.
Biden as Obama's VP pick is truly disturbing.


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Thursday, December 23, 2010
Bright Lights
World famous, I say, based on the large number of Asian tourists who also made the trek.
Some helped Elmo find his way home.
It's mostly lights, but some traditional manger scenes too.
Some lit up, Santa free mangers.
Some in the center of lots of lights.
But it's mostly lights.
Or giant statues.
Or a combination of both.
These folks really like Christmas.
Deer were a common theme.
A few houses did it up with inflatables.
Sometimes it was the details in the design.
I like when they get out of focus.
Or just designy.
But the best are simply clever.
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- Elliot Cowan said...
In Tasmania they have a thing called "Lights On The Coast" (in Tasmania there's north, south the east coast and "the coast").
Everyone decks out their homes in similar style as you've posted here.
One year a girlfriends mother insisted that we drive up to see them.
It was a hideous experience until we came across a fellow who had no lights strung up around his house.
He was sitting in a fold out chair in the middle of his lawn.
He was very fat and was wearing shorts and a singlet.
By his side was a cooler (we call it an esky) full of beer.
Around his vast form was wrapped a single string of lights.
He dranks his beers and smiled at all the passers by.
- December 23, 2010 at 8:44 AM
- Linda Beck said...
I feel like I've just toured the suburbs from my living room. Nicely done.
And, sidenote, another EXCELLENT holiday card this year.
- December 23, 2010 at 5:24 PM


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An earlier version of this story had an incorrect figure for the asking net rent at downtown office properties during the fourth quarter of 2018. The story has been updated.
A spike in companies relocating from suburbia to the city centre and burgeoning growth in Kanata's tech sector continued to shrink the amount of available office space in both parts of Ottawa in the first quarter of 2019, a new report says.
Real estate services firm Colliers International says the availability rate of office space in the downtown core – the amount that's on the leasing market, even if it's currently occupied by existing tenants – fell from seven per cent in the last quarter of 2018 to just 4.8 per cent in the first three months of this year.
Colliers attributes the space crunch to the rising number of firms that are competing for skilled younger workers – many of whom don't own cars – and moving to the core to be closer to where their employees live.
"Firms have demonstrated a willingness to pay a premium for downtown space, as this quarter saw several firms relocate from suburban to downtown locations," the report says.
Asking net rent for downtown properties, meanwhile, rose slightly to $18.04 a square foot, up from $17.71 in the previous quarter.
"This trend is projected to increase with the opening of the (Confederation LRT line) later this year," the report notes, adding rising demand has created a shortage of "large, contiguous spaces" in the central business district.
The picture is similar in the city's second-largest office space submarket of Kanata, Colliers said.
Driven by rising tech employment, the availability rate in the far western part of Ottawa has dropped from 10.6 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2018 to 6.9 per cent so far this year – although average asking net rents have actually fallen slightly from $13.58 to $13.10.
The largest office transaction of the quarter also occurred downtown, where a consortium of life insurance providers under the Canada Life banner purchased 190,000 square feet of space at 219 Laurier Ave. W. from Whiterock REIT for $51.2 million.
Coming in at No. 2 was True North Commercial REIT's $24.5-million deal to buy the Narono building at 360 Laurier Ave. W. from Dream Office REIT.


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Best tobacco alternatives for rolling spliffs
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Spliffs and joints are similar ways to consume cannabis, but differ in the fact that spliffs contain tobacco. This concept might seem bizarre to some, but it's a very common practice in some European countries, including the United Kingdom. The idea of placing tobacco in a joint is sacrilegious to cannabis purists, though some users much prefer this method as the nicotine adds a certain stimulation that can complement the high. Rolling tobacco into a spliff also means users don't have to roll up so much weed at once. Furthermore, the additive makes spliffs burn slower and a lot more evenly.
Despite some of these benefits, we all know that smoking tobacco poses a significant health risk. The smoke from this substance is high in carcinogens and other nefarious compounds that contribute to many forms of cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and more. It's simply not worth loading each and every spliff you smoke with a substance that is so dangerous long-term.
However, this doesn't mean you should stop smoking spliffs altogether. You can simply change what substance you decide to mix in with your weed! There are tons of other herbs and plants out there that can be used in your smoking mix, and many of them provide much more beneficial and interesting effects than tobacco.
Below is a list of 11 different herbs and plants that can be rolled into spliffs.
Damiana, otherwise known as Turnera diffusa, is a plant species native to southern Texas, Central America, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean. A member of the Passifloraceae family, Damiana has long been used by native cultures in its regions of origin. The Maya were known to use the herb to treat dizziness, and indigenous Mexicans are reported to have created a drink that produced "love-enhancing" properties.
Other the last 100 years, damiana has primarily been used for its apparent aphrodisiac effects. Many people elect to consume the herb in teas and tinctures to ramp up sex drive and sexual performance. If you like to smoke with you partner, it's definitely worth adding some dried damiana to your spliffs to make things more interesting.
Damiana is also reported to induce a mildly euphoric high. Additionally, the herb produces an anti-anxiety effect that is thought to be due to the constituent apigenin. Moreover, damiana may assist with weight loss. The herb is believed to exert a thermogenic effect—increasing metabolism—and it appears to suppress appetite and reduce the time it takes for a person to feel full. As such, this plant species may be a good way to help offset the potential weight gain that comes along with the munchies.
Also known as wild dagga, Leonotis leonurus is a member of the mint family native to South Africa and regions of southern Africa. The herb boasts alleged medicinal and psychoactive effects, with the flowers, seeds, leaves, and stems traditionally used to treat conditions including high blood pressure, jaundice, and diarrhea. Modern studies have also displayed pain-killing, anti-inflammatory, and hypoglycaemic properties.
When smoked, wild dagga appears to have similar effects to cannabis, which is known as "dagga" in the same regions where wild dagga is found. The herb is reported to induce a mild euphoria along with some slight visual alterations. Sprinkle some wild dagga into your spliffs for a mild psychedelic touch. These effects are thought to be associated with a molecule called leonurine, although this compound has never been found via chemical analysis.
Hops are the flowers of the climbing perennial plant Humulus lupulus. These flowers are native to the United Kingdom, and are part of the Cannabaceae family along with cannabis and stinging nettle. Used commercially for their flavor in the brewing of beer, hops contain a similar terpene profile to many cannabis strains.
These aromatic molecules not only provide intense tastes, but have their own medicinal properties. Hops are particularly high in the terpene myrcene, a very common cannabis constituent, which produces a relaxing and sedating effect. Add dried hops to your spliffs in the evenings when looking to kick back, relax, and bring your body high to the next level.
Mullein, given the Latin binomial Verbascum thapsus, is a species native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. The plant has since been introduced to the Americas and Australia. Mullein is a great tobacco alternative in more ways than one. In addition to its mild flavor, mullein burns slowly and produces only a little bit of smoke.
The herb has been used in traditional medicine for 2,000 years, and was recommended for lung diseases by Greek physician and botanist Dioscorides. As well as clearly being more beneficial for the lungs than tobacco, the slow-burning nature of this herb makes smoking spliffs highly relaxing and enjoyable.
Raspberry leaves have long been used by women to combat pain and heavy bleeding during menstruation. They have also been used traditionally to treat respiratory system disorders, flu, and vitamin deficiencies. These leaves are loaded with vitamins and minerals like magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E.
Add dried raspberry leaves to your spliffs for a healthier and slow-burning nicotine substitute. Why not pour a cup of raspberry leaf tea on the side for a nutritional hit?
Rosemary is a tasty and aromatic culinary herb found in almost every kitchen. It complements many dishes and has a unique and easily recognizable flavor. The herb is packed full of essential oils that are believed to help boost short-term memory. Add a few pinches of dried rosemary leaves into your spliffs during busy work days or before tasks that require enhanced concentration.
Nepeta is a genus of flowering plants in the Lamiaceae family native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. There are over 250 species within the genus, including catnip, the herb made famous for exerting psychoactive effects on felines.
Catmint is reported to induce a sedating and calming effect in humans that can reduce anxiety. Although it does not produce the same euphoria in people as it does in cats, it can still help support a smooth, calming spliff-smoking experience. Use this as a tobacco substitute when stress is starting to creep in.
Kratom is a member of the coffee family native to Southeast Asia. The tree produces leaves that contain the constituent mitragynine, a molecule that binds to opioid receptors in the brain. The chemical produces a stimulating effect at low doses, and is thus a popular means of increasing energy and motivation. Higher doses produce a sedating effect.
Add a small dose of kratom to a sativa spliff if you want to gain some serious energy. If you instead feel like blazing an indica, add a larger dose of kratom to enhance the relaxing qualities. Conduct further research on kratom before taking it, as it can interact negatively with certain health conditions and medications.
Sage, otherwise known as Salvia officinalis, is another common garden plant and culinary herb. The plant is often used in savory dishes to provide a fresh, herbaceous taste. Sage essential oil contains the molecules thujone, camphor, and cineole, which have been shown to possess antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Research has also shown that sage might improve brain function, but the results are yet inconclusive.
There are multiple different types of sage, and some aren't so consumer friendly. Salvia apiana (white sage) and Salvia officinalis are two species to aim for. White sage in particular is associated with relaxing and euphoric effects. Both species are also easy to locate, which makes it an easy plant to load up spliffs with.
Eyebright, or Euphrasia officinalis, is a flowering herb belonging to the Orobanchaceae family. This plant was first used to treat poor memory and vertigo, and was believed to strengthen the brain. Further traditional use included combating allergies, eyelid swelling, coughs, colds, headaches, and earaches.
Modern research has found that molecules within the plant might kill certain types of bacteria. Furthermore, eyebright is thought to help support skin health and protect the liver. Adding eyebright to your spliffs might take the edge off a cold or blocked nose.
Kanna, Sceletium tortuosum, is a succulent plant commonly found in South Africa. The word kanna means "something to chew", which refers to the traditional use of the plant. The plant was dried and then chewed by hunter-gatherers for its mood-altering effects. It was also used to relieve hunger, and combat stress and depression.
Today, kanna is usually smoked or consumed in the form of gel caps, teas, and tinctures. The plant contains alkaloids mesembrine, mesembrenone, mesembrenol, and tortuosamine, all of which produce psychoactive effects. Smoking kanna boosts the mood and decreases anxiety, stress, and tension. Add some to your spliffs to reap these benefits.


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If one of your favorite activities as a child on Easter was tearing around the yard searching for colorful eggs, you're in luck.
The Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC's Bourbon Steak restaurant will host a very special Easter hunt this year… for adults.
After enjoying brunch on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017, guests 21 and over are invited to take part in a hunt. Rather than an Easter EGG hunt, it will be a Easter BOTTLE hunt, and the courtyard will have cleverly hidden pastel-hued goodies for you to find. Courtesy of BOURBON STEAK restaurant, the ribbon-wrapped treats will be bottles of rare WhistlePig Whiskey.
The hunt kicks off at 3pm, and is free if you attend the brunch.
The brunch runs from 11:30am-2:30pm, and the hotel restaurant's three-course, prix-fixe brunch menu includes almond & apricot Dutch baby pancakes with bourbon barrel-aged syrup topped with vanilla chantilly, tater tot poutine with foie gras, and warm cheese curds butter gelato. Here's a link to the full brunch menu.
Brunch Tip: An eggshell filled with a savory infused custard is only available by request and is not on the menu.
From 12:30pm-1pm, your kiddos can enjoy a traditional candy-filled egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will also hop in to make an appearance.
Here's a link to the dining page for the Four Seasons hotel Washington, DC website, where you can also make reservations.
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The Value of PR
This is a new, trust-based economy. As advertising effectiveness decreases, the value of articles and other quality content increases. Fresh and on-message PR helps your company gain visibility as well as credibility among investors, customers, and industry peers.
High quality, relevant press releases offer:
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Despite these benefits, Novatek and PLS Launch Solutions found that many of the medical device and tech companies we work with don't often (or ever) write press releases. Many of these companies simply don't realize that what they're doing is newsworthy. They're innovating, inventing, and growing, but they're not sure what activities to share or how to share them. It's our job to help clients recognize newsworthy stories and tell them in a way that's informative and compelling.
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Various activities can merit a press release, from a new website to a new hire. For a new product launch, there are many newsworthy topics and angles besides the launch itself. For example:
- Initial testing or work being done with a prototype
- Quality certification or approval
- Awards or recognition
- New or updated product documentation, website or other content
- Customer case study
- Political visits or tours
- Emerging applications for your technology
- Key new hires (if they are an entry into new markets or offer customer value)
- Training programs or other educational initiatives
- Expansion or investment
- Milestone units sold (1K, 1M, etc.)
While you likely won't be writing all of these press releases every time you launch a new product, the list should give you a better idea of the different types of stories you can tell. Click here to see a SlideShare presentation for example press release headlines and timing.
Capitalize on Current Events
Another way to make your news stories more compelling is to tie them in to current events. Some timely topics for the medical device industry include:
- Soldier safety, returning veterans
- Flu season
- Healthcare reform, reducing healthcare costs
- Obesity crisis
- Mobile tools for disease management (for example, diabetes)
- Disaster relief, improving point of care in developing countries
Press releases are a great medium through which to answer: How is your company or product helping to address pressing industry concerns or changes? Just make sure that your "newsjacking" is tactful; don't mention a topic or event unless it truly applies to your story — even if it is a trending topic on social media.
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Turkey's new prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu is expected to unveil his cabinet line-up on Friday.
The former foreign minister has taken up the top job after Recep Tayyip Erdogan was sworn in as the country's president.
No Western leader was at Erdogan's inauguration, with relations having soured during the last years of his premiership.
Opponents fear his presidency will mean more authoritarian rule.
Turkey's main opposition leader also boycotted the swearing-in ceremony. And when an MP was refused a debate, a rule book was thrown at the speaker.


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If the last financial year was not as successful as you wanted it to be, you might need to think outside of the box to improve your earning potential and your lifestyle. In case you have been putting off that long awaited home improvement or car purchase for a long time, it might be time for a career boost and securing a higher salary. Find some tips on how to get started below.
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The best way of securing a better financial future is to go back to college or university, maybe study new skills online. Try free online courses that are relevant to your current job, or your dream position. You can get a masters in public safety in just a few years online, and get a secure and well paid job in a large organization, or get paid while you are getting trained for the job. Don't be afraid of change if it leads you to a better and more rewarding career.
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You might want to ask your boss if they need help with new projects or coordinating change at your workplace. This will give you a chance to prove your leadership skills, and put yourself out there. You will have a chance to get noticed by your supervisors, and increase your potential to get a promotion. You sometimes have to stand out by giving more than others in your organisation.
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You will need to become more active in your workplace. Whether it is about making suggestions to improve productivity or safety, or organizing charity events, you need to prove that you are capable, motivated, hard-working, and should be considered for a promotion and pay rise. You can offer help, or introduce your ideas to the management, and show your value to your company. Create reports to point out development areas, and you will be recognized for your efforts.
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If you have little or no chance to get a promotion at your current workplace, you might want to think outside the box and set up your own business. Creating a blog can be one of the best financial decisions you can make, and it can have a huge impact on your future. You can try blogging, promoting affiliate links, or even selling cosmetics or your own crafts on the internet. Whatever your passion is, you can turn it into a profitable business if you have the skills and willingness to learn.
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To make sure you are not stuck in the same dead-end job for a few more decades, you might want to talk to your boss about career progression. Think about what you would like to achieve, and how it fits in with the goals and mission of your company. If you never ask, you will never get it. Ask for help with finding your next career path within the company, and if you don't find a suitable opportunity, try to look for positions with other employers.
If you want to earn more this year, make sure you think your options through carefully and work on a long term career progression plan.
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In April, fifteen year 12 students attended an open day at Pembroke College, Cambridge University. The students were able to get first hand advice on how to apply for Cambridge University from the undergraduate admissions tutor and students.
There were also talks from subject specialists and a chance to explore the beautiful grounds and building.
Accompanied by Dr Pye, a former student of Pembroke College himself, he was able to show them behind the scenes including the Library, his former accommodation and the Junior Common Room. Afterwards, they visited the magnificent building of King's College Chapel and the grounds of Clare College.
It was an inspiring day. Our students were really inspired by the people they spoke to because they were so passionate about their studies and studying at Cambridge. They realised just how hard they would need to work in order to be offered a place but also the opportunities and experiences studying there would bring.
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Singapore's first and thus far only Zika patient has made a full recovery, and was discharged from the Communicable Diseases Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital yesterday.
Blood tests confirmed the 48-year-old man to be negative for the Zika virus, which means he will not transmit it even if he is bitten by an Aedes mosquito, according to a joint statement by the Health Ministry and National Environment Agency.
The Singapore permanent resident, who lives in Watten Estate, was confirmed as having the virus last Friday after contracting it during a business trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil, between March 27 and May 7.


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Volvo and a handful of other companies are testing a system known as SARTRE (Safe Road Trains For The Environment) which would allow commuters to line up behind a lead vehicle and create an autonomous train, well autonomous for everyone but the lead vehicle. The benefits are said to be environmental, in safety, and in productivity / time savings as the riders in the trailing cars can leave the driving in the hands of the lead vehicle's operator and focus on other tasks.
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- Gilmore et al. (2005), an interesting dataset about the dispersion of diamonds worldwide. The authors distinguish between primary and secondary diamonds, their date of discovery, and more
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Electronic Dance Music, or EDM, is the fastest-growing genre in music. It's grown into a $6 billion global industry. Been to Las Vegas lately? Almost every major hotel there has a club dedicated to EDM.
At this year's Coachella Music Festival, more than a third of all the acts are EDM DJs or producers. But a look at Coachella's EDM lineup shows a lack of diversity that's representative of the genre as a whole.
Despite electronic music's hugely diverse audience, the artists tend to be a fairly homogeneous group. Namely, they're mostly straight, white males.
The gender problem is apparent across the dance music industry — from DJs to producers to record company executives. But the problem is not just in the makeup of the talent, but also in how women are depicted in videos.
Zel McCarthy is the Editor-in-Chief of Thump, the electronic music and culture channel from Vice Media. He spoke with The Frame's John Horn about EDM's diversity problem.
Interview Highlights
On the lack of diversity in Electronic Dance Music:
It has been going on for a long time. And, I should also point out that it's not just women who are in the minority, it's also people of color and queer people, and the irony of that is that dance music, house music in particular, was started by a black, gay man in Chicago. And his business partner started the first club of house music, called 'The Warehouse.'
I was in Chicago for the anniversary of this man's death, Frankie Knuckles. He passed away a year ago on March 31st. The room was filled with people who had been there in the early days of Chicago house music, the thing that started this all. And it's a much different group of people than who you see today as the leaders and the celebrities of EDM.
On the sexualization of women on EDM album covers and in music videos:
Calvin [Harris] is a fantastic producer and he's really been a leader in the last few years, because he has changed what the role of the DJ has been. He has had pop hits for himself, he produced hits for Rihanna and he's made people like Ellie Goulding stars.
I'm hesitant to say that Calvin Harris is the problem, but I think that his videos represent a point of view that is dominated exclusively by the straight, white guy.
On the lack of female DJs:
There aren't a lot of people encouraging for there to be more women DJs. It's very difficult.
And I don't think this is an intentional effort on the part of the men who are running dance music. I think it's kind of a bias that is just ingrained in all facets of society. You know, we are very aware of sexism as it appears in the kind of violent and ugly ways.
I think we are less conscious of it when it's just a matter of guys who happened to be running a management company, who happened to be representing their friend, who happens to be a lot like them.
On the trolling female EDM artists experience on social media:
Krewella has been around for about five or six years. They were a three-piece, two sisters, Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf, and Kris Trindl. Kris fell out with the rest of the group and the management team. And in that process, the girls who are still in the group, Yasmine and Jahan, have become targets by Internet haters, being accused of not actually producing, not actually doing the work of the group.
And there's absolutely no evidence of that. I've covered this group for a couple years now, I know them well. I know that the sisters are producers, DJs, songwriters and singers.
[Krewella's 'Somewhere to Run'] is really innovative, and it's catchy, and it has the ability to do something for dance music that no other artist does at this point. And they're being attacked when no other male artist at the same level has been.
On the lack of female EDM acts on Coachella's lineup:
Coachella's done a terrible job of representing female artists in all genres. And I'm not the first to say it. There's been plenty of coverage about how it has consistently been. And Coachella is not alone.
We did a study last year that showed, just in dance music, how bad gender diversity is on these lineups. And we're talking less than 10 percent on these lineups have women artists. I think Coachella's percentage this year is something like 15 or 16 percent for women.
There are some really great artists playing at Coachella this weekend and next. Alison Wonderland is a new artist from Australia. She's a producer and a DJ. She's also a classically trained cellist and a she's a singer. She's really a phenomenal talent and it's great that she's on that stage.
There's no reason why there shouldn't be 10 more people like her. They're out there. They're just not given the opportunities they need to succeed. And Coachella, it's a big festival, but it's also incredibly influential. And it means a lot to play on it.
Alison Wonderland: I Want U video
You can livestream Coachella right here, and read more about the schedule here.


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- 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, fat trimmed, diced into cubes just under 1-inch
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbsp)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- Green onions or sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Place steak pieces in a gallon size resealable bag.
- In a mixing bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey and garlic. Pour over steak, seal bag while pressing out excess air then rub marinade over steak.
- Transfer to refrigerator and let marinate 1 - 2 hours.
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The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber, is a truly fantastic novel about a man of God who takes the opportunity to be a missionary on a planet called Oasis, and leaves his wife and former life behind. Yes, a minister taking the Bible to an alien race, and leaving his wife on earth, you read correctly. This novel is very different from what Faber has ever written, or anyone for that matter.
Peter is not your average pastor (or maybe he is, I've met a few). A former drug addict and alcoholic reformed preacher is eager to begin his work spreading the good news to the Oasis inhabitants. Surprisingly, many of these natives are already converted and hungry for the Word. Peter is having the time of his life, restoring his own faith while saving all of these people. However, Bea is stranded on earth where natural disasters and food shortages are happening around her and her (rather neglectful) husband is a billion miles away. Now the big question is, who does Peter choose to save?


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Popeye loved spinach because it made him strong, but what else is spinach good for? Scientists have discovered a cell in spinach that can use sunlight to produce electricity and hydrogen.
Researchers from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed a bio-photo-electro-chemical (BPEC) cell that produces electricity and hydrogen from water using sunlight. They were able to do this by using a simple membrane extract from spinach leaves. Water is the raw material of the device. It produces electric current, hydrogen and oxygen. These findings were published in the August 23 online issue of Nature Communications.
This unique combination of a man-made BPEC cell and plant membranes that are able to absorb sunlight and convert it into a flow of electrons highly efficiently, paves the way for the development of new technologies for the creation of clean fuels from renewable sources: water and solar energy.
Researchers based the BPEC cell on the naturally occurring process of photosynthesis in plants. In this process, light drives electrons that produce storable chemical energetic molecules that are the fuel of all cells in the animal and plant world.
The researchers added an iron-based compound to the solution in order to harness an electric current from photosynthesis. This compound mediates the transfer of electrons from the biological membranes to the electrical circuit. This enables the creation of an electric current in the cell.
This electrical current can even be channeled to form hydrogen gas through the addition of electric power from a small photovoltaic cell that absorbs the excess light. Because of this, solar energy can be converted into chemical energy that is stored as hydrogen gas formed inside the BPEC cell. By burning the hydrogen, this energy can be converted into electricity and heat.
This is much like hydrocarbon fuels, without harmful emissions. Because this product produces hydrogen combustion, it creates a closed cycle that is sustainable. Hydrogen combustion creates clean water, therefore the cycle begins with water and ends with water. This allows the conversion and storage of solar energy in hydrogen gas, which could be a clean and sustainable substitute for hydrocarbon fuel.
The study was conducted by doctoral students Roy I. Pinhassi, Dan Kallmann and Gadiel Saoer, under the guidence of Prof. Noam Adir of the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry, Prof. Gadi Schuster of the Faculty of Biology and Prof. Avner Rothschild of the Faculty of Material Science and Engineering.
Ariana Marisol is a contributing staff writer for REALfarmacy.com. She is an avid nature enthusiast, gardener, photographer, writer, hiker, dreamer, and lover of all things sustainable, wild, and free. Ariana strives to bring people closer to their true source, Mother Nature. She graduated The Evergreen State College with an undergraduate degree focusing on Sustainable Design and Environmental Science. Follow her adventures on Instagram.
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