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SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Craig Newmark and CrowdRise have launched the third annual Veterans Charity Challenge to raise funds for nonprofit organizations benefiting veterans, military families, police and firefighters. Veterans Charity Challenge 3 is a follow-up campaign to two previous campaigns run between the Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday periods. Together, the two previous campaigns raised more than $790,000 for participating nonprofits.
Veterans Charity Challenge 3 runs from May 21 through July 2nd at 1:59:59 pm ET.
Using the CrowdRise online platform, fundraising teams participating in the Veterans Charity Challenge 3 will compete to raise the most money for their charity and win additional cash prizes for their causes. This year's grand prizes are $10,000 (1st place), $5,000 (2nd place), and $3,000 (3rd place). There are also bonus prizes available throughout the fundraising period.
Newmark is personally donating $25,000 in cash prizes to encourage Americans to fundraise on behalf of and donate to their favorite "American Hero" nonprofits.
"I think if someone's willing to serve and even risk his or her life for me, I should give back," said Newmark." And it's not only those who serve, it's also family members who give up a lot for all of us." Newmark's involvement is part of his personal craigconnects initiative to raise funds and awareness for worthy nonprofit organizations.
"We're so excited to be working with Craig and his squad on the third Veterans Charity Challenge," said CrowdRise cofounder and CEO Robert Wolfe. "The stories from our past campaigns have been awesome and overwhelming in the best way ever. The notion that we're able to help veterans, their families, police and fireman in a campaign that's meaningful and fun is just so great. Challenges like this are exactly what CrowdRising is all about."
For further information, to signup to participate, or to donate, visit the Veterans Charity Challenge 3.
About craigconnects
Launched in March 2011, craigconnects is Craig Newmark's personal, Web-based initiative to support philanthropy and public service. The initiative spotlights individuals, organizations, and agencies working for veterans and military families, open government, public diplomacy, back-to-basics journalism, consumer protection, and technology for the common good. craigconnects is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives.
About CrowdRise
CrowdRise is the world's largest and fastest growing online platform dedicated exclusively to charitable fundraising. CrowdRise is used by millions of individuals, tens of thousands of charities, hundreds of companies and many of the most famous artists and athletes in the world to creatively leverage their resources and networks to unlock the power of crowds and raise hundreds of millions of dollars to support positive social missions. CrowdRise's unique functionalities as a platform for individual activists engaging in peer-to-peer fundraising and its strategic innovations as a high level partner for companies, foundations and major events…alongside its widely publicized success at making giving back fun, cool and aspirational…has unlocked huge pools of previously untapped support for charitable efforts, delivered with revolutionary cost-efficiency.
Founded by actor Edward Norton, film producer Shauna Robertson and Robert and Jeffrey Wolfe, CrowdRise has conceived, implemented and powered campaigns that have raised over $250 million to date and is on track to raise $200 million in 2015 alone.
CrowdRise's major partners include the New York City Marathon, the Boston Marathon, Red Cross, UNICEF, Ironman, United Airlines, Huffington Post, Eventbrite, Square, the Skoll Foundation, the Clinton Foundation, CAA, UTA, as well as artists like John Legend, Sean Penn, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Ian Somerhalder, Sophia Bush, Paul Rudd, Olivia Wilde and many more.
The CrowdRise community was named a "Top 25 Best Global Philanthropist" by Barron's.
Media Contact:
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June 29, 2018
TGIF, friends! So excited for the weekend. We are celebrating the 4th of July early and headed to Michael's family for the weekend. I love when we get to spend time with our families. The kids always have so much fun!
In today's post, Michael is making an appearance and sharing some of his favorite grooming products. You may have noticed he sometimes has a short beard or shaved face. He is always changing it up depending on his work schedule and our schedule. To be honest, I like when he has a 5' o clock shadow.
His favorite product for shaving is Harry's razor and shave gel from Walmart. The shave gel lathers into a foam and is super soothing for his skin! It smells so good, I love using it too! Sutton loves to help dad shave. She thinks It is so funny to put the foam on his face.
Michael is really picky about his razor and we finally found one that he loves. It's nice that the entire Harry's line is available at Walmart – so convenient and affordable!
If your guy is looking to try and new razor and grooming products, check out Harry's available at Walmart!
Happy weekend, friends! As always, thanks for reading!
In partnership with Walmart. All opinions are my own!


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Yuk Yuk's On Tour Featuring Brittany Lyseng
February 20, 2019 @ 9:00 pm
Yuk Yuk's On Tour Featuring Brittany Lyseng on Wednesday, February 20/19 in the Starlight Lounge. Starting at 9:00pm. No Cover Charge.
Yuk Yuk's On Tour is proudly Canadian, featuring and promoting mainly Canadian comedians since 1976. Yuk Yuk's Stand up Comedy Cabaret (formerly Yuk Yuk's Standup Komedy Kabaret) tours from coast to coast, and is the world's largest chain of standup comedy clubs and the birthplace of Canadian Standup comedy. If you're looking for fun night of entertainment, look for Yuk Yuk's on Tour. Second to none, the absolute best laughs in Canada.
Brittany Lyseng is a stand-up comic born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Her one-of-a-kind look at the world has successfully delivered her to CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud and Canada's Next Top Comic on Sirius XM. As well, in recent years she has been making inroads into the nation's large comedy gatherings including several appearances at her hometown Comedy Festival, and most recently at the JFL Northwest Showcase in Vancouver. While her stand-up travels have taken her further and further afield from her home base, her appearance at Montreal's Just For Laughs 2017 marks a new personal best.


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Nouveautûˋs parutions
GLOWACKI Michal, LAUK Epp, BALCYTIENE Aukse, (dir.)
Journalism that Matters. Views from Central and Eastern Europe
Peter Lang Publishing, 2014, 37 euros.
This collective effort of Central and Eastern European (CEE) scholars investigates and compares journalism cultures in a selection of CEE countries. Simultaneously with dramatic societal and political changes, CEE journalisms undergo a technological revolution and the global repercussions of the economic crisis. According to the authors of this volume, the national cultural factors and traditions play an important role in professionalization and democratization of journalism cultures. The book critically examines some of the identified developments, such as shifting roles and functions of the media and journalists or interpretations of occupational self-regulation as genuine phenomena of CEE journalisms rather than deviations from the Western professional ideology of journalism.En savoir plus : http://www.peterlang.com/index.cfm?event=cmp.ccc.seitenstruktur.detailseiten&seitentyp=produkt&pk=81266&cid=448&concordeid=265421


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Sino-Russian joint venture CRAIC is displaying a full-size mock-up of the CR929 widebody jet at Airshow China in Zhuhai.
It is the first time that the two aircraft manufacturers, Russia's United Aircraft and China's Comac, have shown a physical mock-up of their planned twin-aisle project.
CRAIC firmed up the external shape and dimensions of the baseline CR929-600 in June.
In a standard three-class configuration, the -600 will accommodate 280 passengers and has a 12,000km (6,490nm) range. CRAIC has also signalled plans to launch a shortened -500 variant, with capacity for 250 passengers and a range of 14,000km, as well as a stretched -700 with capacity for 320 passengers and a range of 10,000km.
The aircraft is scheduled for service in the late 2020s.
Get all the coverage from Airshow China here
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On Wednesday seven members of the quilting group here at the resort headed to Phoenix to attend a quilting trunk show presented by Jenny Doan. I was lucky enough to be part of the group.
Just a little information for those of you who are not quilters about just exactly what we were doing. First of all, Jenny Doan is a celebrity in the quilting world. She and her family own the Missouri Quilt Star Company in Hamilton, Missouri. She has hundreds of online tutorial videos on quilt making. Her story was fascinating. She spent most of her married life raising a family of seven children with her husband Ron. In 2007 when the economy tanked, they lost a large part of their retirement portfolio. They were empty nesters so she went to work doing the quilting on quilt tops others in her community had made. Her son encouraged her to post some videos on quilting topics, and a dynasty was born. They now own 17 storefronts in the downtown area of Hamilton. As with many small towns, most of the buildings were vacant. They've only been in business ten years, but now employ 400 people and have brought Hamilton back to life. Many quilters flock to their shops every year to meet Jenny, shop for everything quilt related, and attend workshops. This is Jenny.
A trunk show is where a quilter shows lots of sample quilts they have made. Jenny spent about an hour and a half showing some of her quilts and telling us how easy they are to make. She was a great speaker with lots of humor and personal stories thrown into her presentation. Her husband travels with her and helped hold up the quilts. Here are just a few of the patterns she showed us how to make. My head was spinning with ideas.
Each of the quilts was beautiful. Even though they may look complicated, Jenny has perfected techniques to make them quite easy to assemble. At the end of her presentation, she answered every single question asked from the audience of about 400 people. They she stayed and took pictures. Her husband did the picture taking with anyone who gave him a camera. Here's our group.
We left Yuma at 6 am that morning. We shopped at two nice quilt shops in Chandler and Mesa, suburbs of Phoenix. Then we attended the show at one of the sister RV resorts to ours in Mesa. It was a beautiful place, larger than our park. They're quilt room is to die for. We took lots of pictures, and will be encouraging the management at our park to make some improvements.
I had a really good time on the excursion with some new friends I've made in the quilting group. We got back home about 9 pm. A long, but thoroughly enjoyable day.
On Monday we joined the hiking group on a hike around Pilot Knob mountain. It's about 25 miles west of Yuma in California. In the early days when supplies were sent mostly by boat down the Colorado River, Pilot Knob was a well known reference point in their navigation. We didn't hike up it, but around it.
Here's our group. Kevin is in the middle at the back wearing a royal blue cap, behind the shorter lady in black with the teal cap. (You can always click on any of the pictures to enlarge them for a better look.)
On the back side of the mountain, we had very good views into Los Algodones, Mexico. It's the border town that many snowbirds visit every winter for dental work, cheap prescription drugs, liquor and eyeglasses, along with some good restaurants, lots of margaritas and all the souvenirs your heart desires. We've been there several times over the years.
It's a small town, but I read there are somewhere between 500 and 600 dentists, the largest per capita amount of dentists in the world. Teeth cleaning is about $25 and a crown about $200. Many of the dentists were trained at colleges in the US. Some of them even live in the US, and cross the border each day to their clinic. The prices are so much cheaper because costs are much lower and the malpractice insurance is much cheaper. We've not had dental work done there, but many people we know have. I've never heard a bad word about any of the dentists there.
The parking lot on the US side is on Indian reservation land. They charge $6 a day to park, and then you just walk across the border. A nice income maker for the Native Americans. As you can see, there were many cars parked there. Lots of American and Canadian tourists flock to Algodones.
There is a long border wall that runs across much of Arizona and California along the Mexican border. Here's just a small part of it. It makes me sad to see it. I know it is a dream, but wouldn't it be wonderful if it wasn't needed or desired.
We're still working on the change I mentioned in the last post. It's coming together, and I should have definitive news in about a week. The cliff hanger continues.
The weather this winter has been phenomenal. Sunny with highs mostly in the mid 70s. Next week we will even see the low 80s. We sure are enjoying ourselves this winter.
Don't wish upon a star – Reach for one!
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Working through the myriad of issues in your life is a large part of what defines you as a person. The reactions, both good and bad, at the point that the issue becomes real is a moment of truth and our experiences in life move us down a path that is often sloped and strewn with obstacles. Then it is just a matter of keeping our balance or stumbling on the impediments in our way.
My problems are my own and I sometimes spill them on the canvas of this blog. Sympathy is not needed and though empathy fits, it doesn't bring a solution in most cases.
It started on Thursday morning last week. It was a typical day at work except for closed door meetings with employees on an individual basis. And being a small company, work got out fast that one of the customer service people was getting let go. Them it was a production employee followed by some job responsibilities being moved around. It looked like everyone was meeting with the bosses and everyone was on edge.
I went into the office with the General Manager and the President like I have a million times before. The conversation started with what had happened to this point and what some of the changes meant to me. Then they let me know I was going to be moved to part time starting the next Monday…two days ago.
I took it about as well as I could. I don't really understand how I can be a manager and be part time but whatever. It wasn't a total surprise that things were happening but it was a surprise that it hit me. They gave me the rest of the day off to think about the offer, ironic considering they are trying to save money, and I left a little while later to think about my options.
I basically got fucked. I lost my insurance and 40% of my pay. I am expected to do everything I did before and I might have made more money on unemployment when you look at the gas savings. I write this today as two other employees fly to a customers place for a meeting which pisses me off even more.
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Hindi Name: मिश्री
Crystallised sugar lumps, these confectionary items originated in Persia and are known as rock sugar around the world. Its most common use in India is as a sacred offering to god but these crystals are used in a wide array of dishes too. Mishri-mawa is the most famous confectionery item and is often taken with aniseed at the end of a meal.
Mishri is made by pouring sugar solution of a consistent thickness into drums with threads where it fries around the thread.
Many many benefits hidden in the crystals
Mishri, the tiny rock, has a list of virutes. It fights off symptoms of stress, chronic fatigue and weakened immune system. it also helps improve the digestion system and can help soothe an aching throat during coughs.


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Come, Holy Spirit, come,
Let thy bright beams arise,
Dispel the darkness from our minds,
And open all our eyes.
Convince of our sins,
Then lead to Jesus' blood
And to our wondering view reveal
The secret love of God.
Show us that loving Man
That rules the courts of bliss,
The Lord of Hosts, the Mighty God,
The eternal Prince of Peace.
'Tis thine to cleanse the heart,
To sanctify the soul,
To pour fresh life in every part
And new create the whole.
Dwell, therefore, in our hearts,
Our minds from bondage free;
Then we shall know, and praise and love,
The Father, Son and thee.
(Charles Haddon Spurgeon)


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Hey there.
I know we're all interrested in improving our day-to-day tasks to make them faster, or easier to do.
We all do different things to improve our workflow, and most of the time, it feels pretty good to see it working.
I create this thread so we can share any snippet, trick or solution we find to improve our workflow. I'll start with a script of mine I use a lot:
At work, I'm forced to use a window machine. Not a big deal as I'm allowed to run a VM on it (archlinux, for convenience). But from time to time, I need to send logfiles, memory dumps and similar to people, and this is a tedious task, as I need to copy the files from the VM to a shared folder with the host, then put it on people's desktop using the windows explorer (I'm a system admin, so that's why I have these access).
I then created a script call "winput" which uses smbclient to send search netbios names on the network, and put files on the desktop of these people.
Computers here are named after the login name, with 1,2 or 3 appended to it (or not):
Example of it running:
$ winput username ~/.profile
And I can now si the .profile file on my desktop! Magic :D
Your turn now!
I recently finished reading Practical Vim and because I spend most of my time programming it boosted my workflow.
I also got myself to use more and more background processes (ctrl-z) and specific zsh tricks with directories (using pushd).
(17-08-2015, 11:50 AM)z3bra Wrote:Quote:specific zsh tricks with directories (using pushd).Any example about these? I'm curious as to how popd/pushd can be used for interactive use.
I press TAB after the '-'.
~ > pushd BUILDING <
Like that you can move wherever you want in the stack in an interactive way.
Well, I'm working on a small script to help me if I forget where open windows are/ multihead nicety[WIP]: https://sr.ht/6lif.webm
Still messing around with dzen2 a bit, it's fun.
The plan is to make it so that left click is focus and move cursor to window, and right click is bring to current workspace as biggest window.
Just some pretty minor stuff for me. Small bash function for git for quicker and less typing.
Also cleaning up and centralizing by organizing directories, with more on my /data partition, with symlinks in my $HOME. Gits, media, walls, colors, bin, tools
function gitpush() {
work hard, complain less
(17-08-2015, 10:56 PM)dkeg Wrote: Just some pretty minor stuff for me. Small bash function for git for quicker and less typing.
I've started using this with git, it's nice https://github.com/qw3rtman/gg
Git can sure be a pain to deal with (as in, many commands to type...) I should start making it easier to use, at least for my dotfiles where I don't care about the history, I just want them to be in sync everywhere. Something like a script that would run every time I update a file, that would pull/commit/push the changes.
Mmmmmh... I might be onto something!
Thanks swathe, looks interesting, but way over the top for my needs.
z3bra, sounds good! I'd be very interested to see what you come up with. I tend to think I may like manual pushes better, for me though, a bit more control.
Actually, I believe there is something a bit similar over at the linuxbbq forums similar .... found it ... http://linuxbbq.org/bbs/viewtopic.php?f=...pper#p9498 ...
work hard, complain less
(17-08-2015, 07:21 PM)neeasade Wrote: Well, I'm working on a small script to help me if I forget where open windows are/ multihead nicety[WIP]: https://sr.ht/6lif.webm
Nice! I've been thinking of doing something similar with wmutils, get a list of open windows and then select using hjkl; actually should be fairly easy to implement, just need to find ( or write ) a menu select system.


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Tourist like to take good pics, sight seeing for soothing eyes and mind, play sports on beaches/parks, join cultural celebrations etc. Best photo taking spots should be marked along with some vista points from where you have good sight. Along the coastal highway, there should be state parks with fees which have parks, toilets and water along with some sports activities. There should also be some camping areas for domestic tourists with state fees providing revenues with fruit trees on the way.
- Chandigarh UT
- रचनात्मक क्रियास्थल
- Dadra Nagar Haveli UT
- Daman and Diu U.T.
- Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Commerce
- Department of Consumer Affairs
- Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)
- Department of Science and Technology
- Department of Telecom
- डिजिटल भारत
- Economic Affairs
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
- ऊर्जा संरक्षण
- व्यय प्रबंधन आयोग
- खाद्य सुरक्षा
- Gandhi@150
- बालिका शिक्षा
- Government Advertisements
- हरित भारत
- स्वस्थ भारत
- अतुल्य भारत!
- India Textiles
- भारतीय रेल
- रोज़गार निर्माण
- मन की बात
- मैला ढ़ोने की प्रथा से मुक्त भारत
- Ministry for Development of North Eastern Region
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
- Ministry of Civil Aviation
- Ministry of Coal
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs
- Ministry of Culture
- Ministry of Defence
- Ministry of Earth Sciences
- Ministry of External Affairs
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD)
- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Ministry of Law and Justice
- Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)
- Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
- Ministry of Power
- Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
- Ministry of Steel
- Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
- Ministry of Women and Child Development
- MyGov Move - Volunteer
- नई शिक्षा नीति
- New India Championship
- NITI Aayog
- NRIs for India's Growth
- ओपन फोरम
- Revenue and GST
- Rural Development
- सांसद आदर्श ग्राम योजना
- सक्रिय पंचायत
- कौशल विकास
- Smart Cities
- भारत में खेलकूद
- स्वच्छ भारत
- जनजातीय विकास
- जलागम प्रबंधन
- राष्ट्र निर्माण में युवाओं की भागीदारी
प्रवासी भारतीय और पर्यटन को बढ़ावा
क्या प्रवासी भारतीय, भारत में पर्यटकों के आगमन में वृद्धि में सक्रिय ...
क्या प्रवासी भारतीय, भारत में पर्यटकों के आगमन में वृद्धि में सक्रिय भूमिका निभा सकते हैं? इस प्रयास को अधिक संस्थागत कैसे बनाया जा सकता है?
I still do not see a clear roadmap about tourism in the e-book. I as a tourist , give prime importance to the following- 1. Ease/Convenience of tourism 2. Outcome in terms of happiness/entertainment/learning. 3. Better utilization of financial resources. When I start to explore, I should have options infront of me where can all I visit. Then How do I book them with ease in one shot including hotels etc. I would like to see the good list of restaurants around to eat.
First of all, these press conferences, talkathon and e-books are really good steps to seek 360 degree feedback from the people. I like the way Dr Mahesh has depicted his vision, mission & goals in the e-book. I hope other ministries can follow the same. However we also need to fix targets/goals for the next year in this e-book and how we plan to achieve, track, monitor and deliver them actually on the ground. Actual delivery and implementation on the ground had been a big setback for ages in IN
1) NRI quota for in short notice for Railway reservation, (many holidaying NRIs would love to travel by train but due to demand from Resident Indians, we cannot compete.
2) Panoramic coaches to see and feel the Diversity of India (like Swiss Rail). Scallable ques, proportionate to loads in immigration counters.
3) services fees must be standardized and published (tariffs for guides, rides etc.)
4) Ban plastic in retail at production esp before entering for retail and consumption markets.
To enable NRIs to come to India without hassle first and foremost thing to do is make visa and other procedures like OCI etc much more streamlined and easy......meaning less cumbersome. Today our Consulates and Embassies take 8 weeks to process the applications which should not take more than 2 to 3 weeks. Very inefficient operation plus we get very little help and cooperation from the responsible staff there. What can you do to improve the efficiency at these govt offices immediately? Thanks.
All national highways should have access to clean, well equipped , touch less rest areas, along with small motel/hotel accommodation. This is a prerequisite for a good tourism. People who are driving to several places will admire these kind of infrastructure.
Tourists should be given special laws to protect them from over exploitation, cheating, stealing from locals if there are any people who have record of such things. Hotels must be made safer and reasonable prices, and bills must be given for transactions. Tourists must be encouraged to form groups for additional safety.
India needs to develop Spiritual tourism. But in a careful way. Buddhist records show the journey of Buddha from place to place in north India accurately. Such places must be marked, and integrated for spiritual journey in circuit. All sermons, doctrines, teachings of Buddha must be depicted and shown in a understandable way to tourists. All such locations where Buddha taught must be located, and has to be presented in lively manner through a open theater, detailed and correctly drawn pictures
Hi Everyone,
Govt took the decision in JAN 2015 that PIO will be no longer valid all NRI need to apply for OCI. All the PIO created on or before 9 Jan 2015 can apply OCI in lieu of PIO card. But if PIO is created after 9th Jan 2015 need to surrender the PIO card with extra fee of $20 and apply new PIO with fee of $295
Is this a correct way because initially creating PIO took $205 and then $320 again with 4 month long process. There should be a better way
Army may need electric outlet to charge the batteries, will need on the spot patrol & internet. Also whenever someone visit from other side of the border,he/she should get a glimpse of advanced world class India.There should be some fun spots to entertain tourists along the road.We should encourage ppl to live at the border and not leave the border by giving them extra facilities as they deserve more then ppl who live inside the hinterland. We should build high speed tracks for trains there.


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Like clockwork, VNR has paid out it's $0.2075/share distribution late on Friday. Considering this is my biggest stock holding, I get a nice warm fuzzy every month this arrives. I've already scheduled the entire distribution to be sent as payment on my HELOC.
I also enjoy that my children's custodial accounts have picked up some more shares of VNR thanks to reinvested dividends. I'm building wealth for myself, and for my children as well.
As a side note, I may have to revisit my spreadsheet used to track cost basis. For my other stocks, it's no big deal. You only need to track the purchase price of each lot you own. But with VNR and it's MLP nature, every dividend payment causes a reduction in cost basis for each lot. This means I have to track about five bits of information each month. It can get complex, but this is something I can't depend on my broker maintaining


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Living with mesothelioma on a daily basis is extremely tiring. Anything that helps to conserve your much-needed energy is a valuable service.
Being able to use a handicap permit or disability placard and park close to entrances can make trips to the doctor, the store, or anywhere else a little more manageable.
But how do you get one of these placards? Read on to find out.
The Process: Step-by-Step
Applying for a handicap permit varies from state to state, but the steps involved are basically the same.
- Get an Application: Your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has applications for disability parking permits. You can go in person to the DMV or find it online in some states.
- Complete with Your Doctor's Help: After you complete your part of the application, ask your doctor to fill out the designated area to confirm that you have a disability.
- Submit Your Application: Submit your completed application to the local DMV. Your placard should arrive 2-4 weeks later.
Types of Disability Parking Permits
There are 3 types of handicap or disability parking permits. Although these designations may vary from state to state, the criteria involved will follow a similar format.
- Temporary Placard: Issued to people with disabilities expected to last 2-12 months. The length of time the temporary placard is valid can be adjusted or extended, if necessary, by a doctor's recommendation.
- Long-Term Disability Placard: Issued to people with disabilities expected to last 1-3 years. This information is based on recommendations from your physician.
- Permanent Disability Placard: Issued to people with disabilities expected to last longer than 3 years. Please note, in most states, this type of permit will expire when your license does. You will need to reapply to have the permit reinstated.
For mesothelioma patients, these various permits are helpful because the permit type can be changed as your treatment and your physical needs change.
Display and Use of the Placard
Your placard needs to be displayed from the rear-view mirror of the car while parked.
Some states have laws that don't allow the placard to hang from the mirror while driving. As always, please refer to your local DMV for the rules and regulations.
The placard allows you to park in any parking space designated for a person with disabilities. It is important to note that these permits are issued to a specific person, and not to a vehicle. Therefore, the placard can be used only if you are in the vehicle.
When traveling, it's a good idea to check with the local DMV to find out if they recognize disability placards from other states.
If you have any questions, contact your state's Department of Motor Vehicles for assistance.


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School Sustainability Festival
The School Sustainability Festival is now fully booked! We look forward to seeing you there.
The School Sustainability Festival is now in its 14th year and open to all schools! The theme of the 2019 School Sustainability Festival is Port Phillip Bay.
In previous years students crafted sustainability songs, sung and danced with Boon Wurrung Foundation educators, scooped for aquatic mini-beasts at the pond, harvested from the EcoCentre's productive garden and discovered amazing plants in the St Kilda Botanic Gardens.
Awards and prizes were given to all the amazing sustainable schools who attended.
We can help you with ideas for your students to run a student-led workshop.
Did you know that it's a great day of professional learning for you too? You will be inspired by schools, meet other teachers, and be recognised for the sustainability champion that you are.
Free for Green Teams or one class.
|St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle Street
|Welcome to Country, Mayor's Welcome, Housekeeping
|Student-led workshops
|Sustainable Schools Awards
|Walk to EcoCentre
|Port Phillip EcoCentre, St Kilda Botanic Gardens
|Harvest, Boon Wurrung Smoke Ceremony, Songwriting, Bush Walk
|Concert & Feast
The School Sustainability Festival is now fully booked! We look forward to seeing you there.
The festival is proudly sponsored by the City of Port Phillip and Bayside City Council.
This project was funded with support of the Victorian Government through the Port Phillip Bay Fund.
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If you don't know about lentils, you are missing out on something really amazing! Not only are they delicious, cheap, and a great ground beef substitute, they are incredibly good for you! They are great for your gut health, as they are high in fiber. Just one cup of lentils is more than half of your recommended daily value! They are also full of protein, folate, magnesium, iron, and calcium… plus some! You really can't lose with lentils! That's why they were perfect option for this Lentil Lasagna Recipe!Continue reading
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Simple Vegan Ramen
Ramen, for anyone who lives under a rock, is a noodle soup that is a very popular around the world, but most known as a Chinese or Japanese dish. It is so delicious, and although they sell 20 cent prepackaged packs of them at most grocery stores, those don't even come close to the real thing! My Simple Vegan Ramen recipe is so easy, but also full of flavor and yummy vegetables that you may never be satisfied with the prepackaged ones any longer!Continue reading
Vegan Pad Thai Recipe
I knew I needed to make a Vegan Pad Thai Recipe after we ordered some take out and got the Vegetarian Pad Thai without much thought and the next morning, we swore we had gotten food poisoning from it. Come to find out, it's made with fish sauce. I know, I know, rookie mistake, but also why do they call it vegetarian if it is made with fish sauce? Then, all the recipes I found online used a vegan fish sauce that I just couldn't find anywhere around here… so here we are! Honestly, the fish sauce, vegan or not, isn't necessary what so ever and I am here to prove it!Continue reading
Perfect Vegan Chili
This chili really is the Perfect Vegan Chili! It's full of flavor, but not too spicy that the kids won't eat it. I used baked tofu crumbles, black beans, and kidney beans to keep it traditional and filling, but also vegan. This recipe is the quintessential chili for this chilly weather that I know we are just holding our breath for!Continue reading
Vegan Cabbage Rolls
It took me several tries to get these cabbage rolls just right, so you're in luck! I'm saving you all that hassle I dealt with and giving you this Vegan Cabbage Rolls recipe with my tip and tricks, and of course, the delicious recipe itself.Continue reading
Jackfruit Pot Roast
Jackfruit is another food that not only had I never tried in my pre-vegan days, but I had also never even heard of it! Boy, was I missing out! It's definitely one of my top 3 favorite meat substitutes. It's great on a bun, in tacos, on a pizza… and as Jackfruit Pot Roast, of course!Continue reading
Easy Strawberry Jam! – No Pectin
If you follow me on IG or Facebook you have already gotten a quick version of this Easy Strawberry Jam recipe. Sometimes I post super simple recipes like this on my IG story and occasionally in a post as well, so if you don't already, follow me on there so you don't miss any!Continue reading
Savory Chickpea Curry – Vegan
Curry is something I had seen so much and always said I wanted to try, but somehow never actually tried it until recently. I learned that there are many different ways you can make it. You can have it red or yellow, spicy or rich in flavor, with so many vegetables and bean/legume varieties it's unreal. I would be lying if I didn't say that it intimidated me when I first tried my hand at making it.Continue reading
Potato Bacon
The most annoying comment I get about veganism is by far "BUT BACON". As if the taste of fried pig carcass should be more important than a sentient beings life, especially to a vegan. *major eye roll* The good news is that, just like I have stated a billion times before, there is a cruelty free option to everything, even bacon! I've tried a lot of them, but this potato bacon is definitely the closest in resemblance; and it's so easy! It is flavorful, crispy, and chewy, just like the bacon you grew up eating, but without the cholesterol, torture, and slaughter!Continue reading
The BEST Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup
I have to give credit where it is due and this recipe is inspired by Oh She Glows Vegan Broccoli and Cheese Soup. I made hers a million times and it's always been amazing! Just within those million times, I have changed and adjusted things and now when people ask for the recipe when I make it for them, I am sending hers, but with a ton of extra messages with all my adjustments. To save the confusion, I knew it was time to post The BEST Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe! So, here you go! I promise you won't be disappointed!Continue reading


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Long lasting lipstick. For years companies have claimed to have the one that works, but I haven't seen the results. Who has the time (or remembers) to constantly touch up lipstick, let alone have a pocket mirror to do hourly lipstick checks. Enter Kylie Jenner whose social media network is getting her close to being the youngest self made billionaire based on her cosmetics line. For long lasting lipsticks, she has her Posie K and Candie K lines. Another contender is the more popularly priced hot brand out of California, ColourPop. I decided to do a test of both, a review of long lasting lipstick. My criteria– no stains, smudges, and that it be long lasting.
I ordered the two most popular liquid lipstick lines (matte finish) from Kylie Cosmetics, the Posie K and Candie K to test this out. What I liked about these is that the applicator was smooth, the smell very cake or butterscotch like, and the liquid very light but at the same time creamy. The matte variety was not very drying, yet at the same time almost felt like I had nothing on my lips. There were no stains on my coffee mug, a telltale sign. Though I did see a slight dullness in the color after lunch, the stain stayed on the lips all day. The lip kit with the lip liner normally costs about $29 plus shipping, but I lucked out and got a special first time customer deal of 2 lipsticks for $25. It's best to order on kylie s website itself –www.kyliecosmetics.com and the colorpop too on www.colourpop.com because Amazon did not show me the same deals. Both have promotional deals for first time users.
At the same time, ColourPop also had its equivalent colours very close in shade to that of Kylie Cosmetics such as ColourPop Dopey and Colourpop Beeper .What I liked about the applicator in this case was that it was thinner which worked well in lining the lips in cases where you don't always use a lip liner. There was no smell to the lipstick which was fine, and the consistency was light, feeling the same as that of Kylie. More importantly I realized that ColourPop was made from the same laboratories as that of Kylie with the same ingredient list and hence the same light feel of the liquid. In terms being long lasting, it was the same as that of Kylie Cosmetics.The attractive point here was the price point of about $6 and in my case, even less with my national lipstick day special for $3.90. Shipping was also relatively cheaper.
Though I enjoyed the smell and colors of Kylie a lot more, I would not hesitate in ordering more variety with ColourPop given the lower price for similar quality. However, doesn't discount Kylie products. The social media queen relies on feedback of her millions of fans, and her products are ever evolving.
Note from Karen: ColourPop lipsticks are sold on Amazon, but not the full line.They're also sold at Ulta Beauty Shops. I tried ColourPop and sure enough, the color (though understandably lightening up as the day wore on), was still there at the end of the day. It's also a good idea to combine it with another lipstick you like, blending the color. I'm hooked.


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"The statement said it supported U.S. President George W. Bush in his reelection campaign, and would prefer him to win in November rather than the Democratic candidate John Kerry, as it was not possible to find a leader 'more foolish than you (Bush), who deals with matters by force rather than with wisdom.'And the Guardian.
In comments addressed to Bush, the group said:
'Kerry will kill our nation while it sleeps because he and the Democrats have the cunning to embellish blasphemy and present it to the Arab and Muslim nation as civilisation.'"
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If you like beautiful yachts of the "classic" or "mega" variety – then starting NOW – you can feast your eyes on an impressive collection of both, between Newport and Bristol's harbor fronts. In Bristol, at the always breathtaking Herreshoff Marine Museum, you can not only see the spectacle that is the 3 masted Herreshoff Schooner, Eleonora, but on Sunday (TODAY!) at 11am and 3pm you can step aboard and have a look for yourself. Eleonora is an exact replica of the famous Herreshoff schooner Windward, now featured on the RI state quarter.
Just down the bay in Newport Harbor is a collection of mega yachts that must have come north to Rhody from Bermuda and the America's Cup event. The harbor, marinas and especially Newport Shipyard are packed with massive yachts – both power and sail. The J Class Yachts are already in town for their own event scheduled for 21 – 26 August 2017. The inaugural J Class World Championship is sure to impress with several new boats on the line, like Svea, Topaz and Lionheart. It will be an event NOT to miss.
The inaugural J Class World Championship, which will be organized by the New York Yacht Club in association with the International Maxi Association and the J Class Association, will feature a mix of coastal races and windward leeward racing off Newport August 21-26, 2017.
The race headquarters and media center will be based at Newport Shipyard and expected entrants are: JK7 Velsheda, J5 Ranger, JK6 Hanuman, JH1 Lionheart, J8 Topaz and JS1 Svea. For more information, visit: www.jclassyachts.com


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On distant shores 'cross beckoning seas
Where lies all youthful dreams,
Travelers set their vision's course
But nothing's what it seems.
While seeking exploration's prize,
Possessed with driven zeal
Excited for desired things,
They boldly set the keel.
But distant shores seemed in retreat,
Though gentle breezes blew,
Unchartered worlds of greater things
Just never came in view.
And finally, they came to rest
Upon an unmapped shore
And life reduced to mundane tasks,
Alas and nothing more.
Utopian dreams of endless bliss
In some far distant land
Will never prove far better than
What is found at hand.
Seek treasure where you find yourself,
In family and in friends
Invest yourself in who you are,
In life's small dividends.
The time will come when every life
Like talents from the Lord
Will learn it's worth in how we lived
According to His Word.
Why endless searches far and wide?
Why must we always roam?
While treasures of a worthy life
Are only found "at home."


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It's pretty useful to give you the go to start another mass task. Overlapping tasks can reduce performance.


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In January 2018, the MiFID II EU legislation took effect, significantly extending regulatory requirements within the UK.
Mobile Voice Recording is therefore a priority for anyone involved in the advice chain for an intended trade must now record and retain their landline and mobile voice recording communications for five years.
The age of mobile voice recording;
While current FCA regulations are specific to those directly involved in financial trading, MiFID II will more broadly apply to all organisations providing financial advice that may lead to a trade or investment.
Who is impacted?
- IFAs, wealth managers and others currently exempt from regulation will now fall under MiFID II and therefore the requirement to record, store and periodically monitor phone calls.
- The MiFID II regulation will see the number of recorded users increase from 30,000 traders in the City of London to well over 300,000 across the UK.
- What changes does MiFID II mandate?
- Current regulations stipulate that only conversations involving individuals directly involved in a trade need to be recorded. MiFID II builds on this, requiring that mobile voice recording and landlines be recorded for anyone involved in the 'advice chain' that could lead to a trade.
- The retention period for call recordings is significantly increased. Currently, organisations need to retain their call recording data for just six months but under MiFID II this will extend to a minimum term of five years.
- Organisations can currently meet regulations by simply recording and storing calls for the required duration. Under MiFID II, compliance officers will be required to periodically review calls and be able to demonstrate to the regulator that they have done so.
- Compliance officers must be able to prove to the regulator that they have documented and implemented policies and procedures to oversee their call recording requirement.
Going beyond the regulations
Many organisations are naturally concerned with the call recording requirements under MiFID II. Typically, this will be the first time they have had to record mobile phone calls, and even those who already do will be considering the impact of workloads for compliance teams, the costs and technicalities of storage and the enforcement of new procedures to meet the enhanced regulation. For those that fall under the regulation, MiFID II is very much a forced investment rather than one of choice. However, for financial organisations and their compliance personnel, there is a comfort to be had from leveraging the regulation to tighten trading practices and ultimately defend reputation.
The Recording landscape
Mobile voice recording solutions have been available to the market for several years. Competing technologies have naturally evolved, culminating in two approaches network layer and application layer call recording, Vital-Telcom cover your business for both, so your compliance team have peace of mind and you may concentrate on reunions your business. See our advanced hosted call recording for a range of solutions.


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7 Things To Consider Before Flying Your First Drone
Are you ready for your first flight?. Drones have made it possible for anyone to discover a whole new world of exploration and fun. While flying is a thrilling experience, here are some import tips to consider before taking to the sky.
- Start small
Buying your first drone can be confusing, especially if you are a first-time flyer. It is wise to start small to gain confidence and improve your skills. If you get your first drone purchase wrong, it may dishearten you for further flights. It is better to invest less, limit the height and try a few flights to get familiar with the functions and controls of complex drones.
Many drones allow you to start with 'beginner mode' function on the drone.
- Search for wide, open spaces
Although that sounds obvious, it is important to have plenty of space to avoid collisions with obstacles. Fewer hurdles allow you to get more accustomed to the drone controls before taking a leap in tighter spaces.
- Read the manual thoroughly
The excitement of taking your first drone flight can be very tempting and the last thing on your list would be to read the instruction manual. Drones are very complex and understanding its use and features is of utmost importance. Nobody wants to crash on their first flight, right?
Special features such as 'Return to home' (RTH) are important as they help you in emergency landing. However, users must understand the specifications and conditions required prior to using the function.
- Learn to use the simulator and understand the drone app
Drone apps are wonderful as they give you complete control over the drone and camera functions. They often also have a simulator that allows you practice flying your drone in. A simulator is a great tool to practice your flying skills.
The app also lets you check the technical status of the drone before attempting a flight. You get to know the compass calibration status, battery data, gimbal status, camera status and other critical information related to the functionality of the drone.
- Inspect the drone
This step is just to make sure that the drone is in good physical state. Before every flight inspect your drone for any visible imperfections like cracks and damaged rotors etc..
- Respect the weather
Drones hate rain. They also dislikes heavy winds and will have a difficult time flying. If you wish to keep your drone sensitive electronics & sensors working in good conditions, it's important to monitor the weather and fly responsibly.
- Keep your firmware updated to the latest version
Having the latest firmware helps in getting a smooth flight as you might automatically fix certain issues. With this, you will get to know the latest legal limitations and 'no-fly zones' and be sure you do not violate the local laws.
Drone flights are enjoyable and provide amazing fun-filled experiences. With a little preparation, you will be soaring the skies in no time. Visit Bump Products and take you drone flying experience to the next level with bump drones and have more fun flying with our intuitive control and easy to fly drones!


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—Donal Mahoney, St. Louis, MO
When my wife is in her garden,
she becomes a ballerina
moving with the morning breeze
through hollyhocks and roses,
peonies and phlox.
There is music only she can hear.
It's been that way for 30 years.
I never interrupt her dance
not even when the house caught fire
early in the morning. I didn't holler out
the way another husband might
if he had never had a gardener for a wife.
Instead I called the firemen,
and while they were on their way,
I poured water from the sink
on the growing conflagration.
My efforts proved to be in vain.
The firemen arrived too late and so
the house is now a shell of smoke.
The garden still looks beautiful
yet I have no idea what I'll say
when my wife comes back inside.
But if she's toting roses to arrange
she may not notice any change.
—Donal Mahoney
Things reach a certain age,
an age at which
things don't work
the way they once did.
The battery in your car,
the battery in your phone,
the battery in your laptop die
but these can be replaced.
Not so the battery in you.
But today your battery's en fuego
so you tell the wife tonight's the night.
Dinner and a movie first, of course.
—Donal Mahoney
He's getting older
but has a life,
checks his emails,
loves his wife,
likes to know
what she's wearing
Might be pink,
might be white.
Nothing wrong
with either.
But if it's red
or if it's black,
he knows
he better
take a nap.
He'll be up
late tonight.
—Donal Mahoney
We're going dancing, my wife and I,
to a Charity Ball high in the sky where
Glenn Miller's band has been playing
since 1944, the year his plane got lost
over the English Channel.
No wreckage was ever found,
not a single body.
Glenn Miller was going to France
to play for American troops
during World War II.
Government records say
he's still "missing in action."
Maybe so, but I hate to go dancing,
even with music by Glenn Miller.
So I told my wife I'll go if she
can find a dress as red
as the one she wore in 1956
when Father Hennessy said,
"This is a prom. Not burlesque."
A slip of a girl back then,
she made things worse
with black seamed nylons.
All the rage back then, the nylons
disturbed the padre.
But if my wife can find a bright red dress
and a pair of black seamed nylons,
I'll wear the old seersucker suit
I bought at Macy's for the prom.
It goes real well with the "duck tie"
I found "on sale" for 50 cents
at the Army Surplus store.
Father Hennessy loved that tie.
Even now I can hear him bellow,
"That tie's so wide the ducks
will fly for 50 years to cross it."
How prescient the padre was.
—Donal Mahoney
Waterbugs scurry
when the light snaps on
at midnight in the bathroom
the way this woman's eyes
dart when I see her
dancing with a nice man
but not the right man.
He's shorter than I am,
has a neat goatee.
She always knew
my interest would last
once I had gamboled
in the garden of roses
she had been planting
one rose at a time
for a devil like me.
—Donal Mahoney
It's hot in our bedroom this midnight in June.
The air conditioner died but my wife sleeps on.
She spent the day weeding the garden.
I finally decide to open a window
and pray for a breeze.
No breeze but I hear roses and lilies
arguing about which is the prettier,
which of them deserves more space
in the garden to unfurl their beauty,
petal by petal, like Gypsy Rose Lee.
The peonies mock the roses and lilies,
claiming peonies are the prettiest of all.
The petunias along the borders yell
not to ignore them because they're not tall.
Suddenly there's a ruckus among the hibiscus.
They, too, claim they're the most beautiful.
They want more space, as do the hydrangeas.
The roses decide to offer a compromise.
Tomorrow they promise to count
which flower in the garden attracts
the most butterflies and honeybees.
The flower that attracts the most
will be named the most beautiful
and be given more space in the garden
and won't lose a bloom to bouquets.
The other flowers discuss in a whisper
the compromise offered by the roses.
They take a vote and agree to comply.
Finally, silence returns to the garden.
I tell my wife in the morning to hide out
in the yard with a clipboard to confirm
which flower attracts the most
butterflies and honeybees.
We can't trust the roses, I tell her.
They'll cheat on the final results.
I ask her to keep an eye on the sunflowers
since they didn't join the furor at midnight
over which flower's the most beautiful.
I tell her more butterflies and bees
will visit the sunflowers tomorrow
than any of the others because
sunflowers at noon leap in the air
and kiss every cloud in the sky.
Today's LittleNip:
—Donal Mahoney
After all these years
my wife at the ironing board,
perfect in panties.


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Featuring a unique taupe paint finish with cherry and pine wood undertones, the Wakefield Collection will be at home in all sophisticated casual lifestyles, ranging from loft to studio apartment and from coastal to country to cottage.
Featuring an elegant look which will fit into any lifestyle whether it be causal or more formal. The collection has a unique taupe paint. It is a beautifully crafted piece of furniture that will fit perfectly in most homes. Perfect for sitting with a family during breakfast, lunch, or dinner.


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Ride to one of Seattle's quirkiest neighborhoods with other UW students! We will begin our trip to Fremont, aka the "center of the universe" from Campus Parkway, in front of Schmitz Hall. It's easy to explore Seattle by bike, so grab your bike and helmet and ride with us! Don't have a bike? Try out Lime or JUMP bike share bikes. PS we will have a limited supply of helmets if you need one! You are welcome to ride back to campus from Fremont at your leisure.
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Denominación de Origen Calificada:
Garnacha 100%
Region and Vineyards:
Vineyards located in Cenicero (heart of Rioja Alta). These old vineyards are between 95 an 111 years old. The care of these vineyards is a highly integrated ecological agricultural process. They have been fertilized with manure for 25 years. Cacareous clayey soil. The production of these vineyards is manual and it is inferior to 1 Kilo per strain (2800 kilos per hecare or 20 hl per hectare).
This wine has been kept in brand new French oak barrels of 500 litres for 12 months.
Tasting Notes:
Colour: Beautiful cherry colour with outstanding blue ruby rim.
Nose: very fruity (cherry, strawberry, fruits of the forest), fresh and expressive.
Mouth: Very fruity, sweet, structured, fresh and well balanced.
Analytical Data:
Alcohol Content(%)vol. 15%
Residual sugars (g/L): 1,2 g/L
total Acidity (g/L): 5,1 g/L
Wine pairing:
White meats, cooked food and cheese.
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Universal Dork's – Best Costumes of Comic-Con 2009
Well, Universal Dork has yet another special treat for the loyal followers. Having access to the 2009 San Diego Comic-con allows for a wide variety of things, exclusive movie trailers and previews, TV pilots, Celeb/Creator panels, comics, art, video games, toys…and on and on. But one of the most heralded and timeless aspects of the Comic-con are the attendee's costumes.
Well, this was my first year attending the Comic-con but the level of participation in donning of costumes met my expectations. So it is with great please that Universal Dork brings you the Best Dressed of San Diego Comic-con 2009. Loyal readers, please keep in mind that approximately 150,000 people were expected at this year's Comic-con over the course of 4 days, so this is Universal Dorks snippet of the samplings.
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Space Marine
Wow, I am not sure how this costume was fabricated, but being a Warhammer 40K fan this Space Marine was tits! Devoted blog watchers, please note this was Thursday (day 1), I saw this gentleman in costume for the next couple days. Weaving his way through thousands of people and moving at a hare faster than a turtles pace. That is what I call dedication!
Ghost Buster
Many Halloweens have I witness attempts, but I believe she has really nailed this Ghost Buster ensemble; check out that back pack…nice!
These Cylons were on the scene and very shiny, I would guess a buffing prior to the show for sure. They even made the sound!
This one is just creative genius!
Frank the Donnie Darko Bunny
One of the most original and creep, Frank the Bunny from Donnie Darko. I emphasize creepy! When a young boy approached and asked why are you where a rabbit suit, the rabbit replied, "Why are you wearing a kid suit." As drool dripped out of the mask…yeah, creepy.
Princess Leia
I saw a lot of great Leia costumes, but every male dork out there agrees this is the best of Leia in the movies. (Pardon the blurry photo, iPhones are not designed for photo superiority and I was excited).
Imperial Stormtrooper
Staying on the Star Wars kick, this Imperial Stormtrooper was a definite winner due to the shear quality of the costume. Perhaps someone can enlighten me as to what type of Trooper is pictured??
Cobra Commander
I am huge GI Joe fan, this Commander was the bomb. And he comes with fries!
Flyer Guy
Realize this one is hard to make out, but this gentleman created his costume on the spot. Slowly over the three days we were on site, he took each and every paper flyer handout and stapled/taped it too himself and made rounds on the exhibition floor.
The Plumber
By far the most original costumer of the entire show and one that represents the working man…the
plumber. Crack anyone?


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Substances in cooling appliances must be handled responsibly to curb impacts on the climate.
Our Cool It! campaign works to eliminate HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), greenhouse gases with thousands of times more warming potential than CO2 that are used in our air conditioners and refrigerators.
These gases are emitted into the atmosphere through leaks and improper disposal of appliances. Beyond HFCs, appliances have hazardous components that can pose threats to the environment and communities if leached out.
Fortunately, there are best practices to reclaim or destroy refrigerants at their end of life.
Here's how to get started:
Cool It in Your Home
When your cooling appliance stops working, first check with your electric utility to see if they sponsor a turn-in program which would pay you for your old appliance.
Check EPA's Responsible Appliance Disposal Program to find retailers and utility companies you can use when purchasing a new appliance or disposing of an old one. These partners send appliances to certified technicians to responsibly remove the substances.
When hiring an HVAC company for leak repairs or refrigerant removal, make sure it is certified under Section 608 from the Clean Air Act. If you have any reason to suspect that a company is venting out these gases instead of responsibly containing them, you can report it on the EPA's tip line.
If you're a renter, urge your landlord to follow these practices and ask your landlord if they have a schedule for monitoring leaks on your property. Repairing leaks cuts emissions and could save money.
But do not attempt to cut any refrigerant line or remove items like the compressor, this will result in venting out the gases.
Cooling Your Business
If you own a commercial space that uses cooling appliances, commit to monitoring leaks on a quarterly or annual basis. Develop a plan to make a quick repair if you detect a refrigerant leak, and make sure to contract with technicians who are Section 608 certified under the Clean Air Act.
Find more ways that businesses can improve refrigerant management practices on our Cool It Solutions page.
Use your voice as a business-owner and submit a letter to the Trump Administration to ratify the Kigali Amendment. You would be joining many states, major industry refrigerant suppliers, and elected officials from both sides of the aisle in urging to ratify the Amendment.
Tips for Your Car
For car owners, it may be tempting to go the DIY route to repair any problems with your air conditioning, but specific recovery equipment is required to prevent gases from venting out.
Make sure to have your car's AC serviced by a technician certified under section 609 of the Clean Air Act to prevent these harmful emissions from entering the atmosphere.
Companies Should Do Their Part
You're working to cut HFCs - tell companies to do their part. Supermarkets are a major source of HFCs and need to be held accountable for their refrigerant emissions – join Green America in urging Walmart, one of the world's largest retailers, to cut HFCs!


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Posted April 26, 2016 in Press Releases
(Lenox, MA) – Shakespeare & Company is pleased to announce casting for its upcoming Summer Performance Season, under the direction of Artistic leaders Ariel Bock and Jonathan Croy. 2016 will include a roster of audience favorites, critics' top picks and a multitude of newcomers joining the Company's 39th season, which is also part of this year's worldwide Shakespeare 400 celebration marking the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death.
The season includes three Shakespeare plays: The Merchant of Venice, The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Twelfth Night, plus Regional Premieres by three women playwrights: Or, by Liz Duffy Adams; The Taming by Lauren Gunderson and Ugly Lies the Bone by Lindsey Ferrentino, a bracing drama fresh from an acclaimed Off-Broadway production. Additional titles include Sotto Voce by Pulitzer Prize-winner Nilo Cruz, and the return of Stephan Wolfert in Cry "Havoc!", and a new adaption of Aphra Behn's Emperor of the Moon by Jenna Ware.
The free and popular Fourth of July Community Event featuring the reading of the Declaration of Independence returns to the schedule. Programming will continue into the fall and winter and includes a remount of the Company's popular holiday show, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play directed by Jenna Ware.
Ticket prices range from $10 to $80, with discounts from 10-50% off regular ticket prices for Groups, Students, Seniors, Teachers and the Military. Our very popular 40% Off Berkshire County Residents' Discount will again be available. The Playhouse and Bernstein theatres are air-conditioned, wheelchair accessible and hearing-aid assisted. To learn more about the season, discount availability, to order tickets or request a season brochure, visit www.shakespeare.org.
A complete rundown of play titles, cast lists, press openings and performance dates for each production is as follows:
The Merchant of Venice
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Tina Packer
Cast: Kate Abbruzzese, Peter Andersen, Jason Asprey, Erick Avari, Thomas Brazzle, Jonathan Epstein, Michael Fuchs, Deaon Griffin-Pressley, John Hadden, Tamara Hickey, Cloteal L. Horne, Shahar Isaac, Bella Merlin, Dylan Wittrock
July 01 – August 21, 2016
Press Opening: Sunday, July 10, 4pm
by Liz Duffy Adams
Directed by Alice Reagan
Cast: Nehassaiu deGannes, Josh Aaron McCabe, Tod Randolph
July 23 – September 04, 2016
Press Opening: Friday, July 29, 7:30pm
The Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jonathan Croy
Cast: Kate Abbruzzese, Peter Andersen, Jason Asprey, Erick Avari, Thomas Brazzle, Michael Fuchs, Deaon Griffin-Pressley, John Hadden, Tamara Hickey, Cloteal L. Horne, Shahar Isaac, Bella Merlin, Ryan Winkles, Dylan Wittrock
August 04 – September 04, 2016
Press Opening: Friday, August 12, 7:30pm
The Taming
by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Nicole Ricciardi
Cast: Maddie Jo Landers, Tangela Large, Lucy Lavely
May 27 – July 30, 2016
Press Opening: Saturday, June 4, 7:30pm
Ugly Lies the Bone
by Lindsey Ferrentino
Directed by Daniela Varon
Cast: Hamish Allan-Headley, Ariel Bock, Dylan Chalfy, Rory Hammond, Christianna Nelson
June 16 – August 28, 2016
Press Opening: Friday, June 24, 7:30pm
Cry "Havoc!"
by Stephan Wolfert
Directed by Eric Tucker
Cast: Stephan Wolfert
August 03 – August 13, 2016
Press Opening: Wednesday, August 3, 8:30pm
Sotto Voce
by Nilo Cruz
Directed by Daniel Gidron
Cast: Keren Lugo, Annette Miller
August 18 – September 11, 2016
Press Opening: Friday, August 26, 8:30pm
It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play
Adapted by Joe Landry
Directed by Jenna Ware
Cast: Jonathan Croy, Jennie M. Jadow, David Joseph, Sarah Jeanette Taylor, Ryan Winkles
December 15 – 18
Press Opening: Thursday, December 15, 7pm
Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Jonathan Croy
Cast: Gregory Boover, Colin Gold, Kaileela Hobby, Marcus Kearns, Zoe Laiz, Conor Seamus Moroney
July 14 – August 20, 2016
Press Opening: Thursday, July 14, 6pm
*The Dell-Outdoors at the Mount
The Emperor of the Moon by Aphra Behn
Directed by Jenna Ware
Cast: Gregory Boover, Caroline Calkins, Lori Evans, Hannah Gellman, Colin Gold, Kaileela Hobby, Marcus Kearns, Caitlin Kraft, Zoe Laiz, Conor Seamus Moroney, Concetta Russo, Lauren Russo, Keondra Walker, Kate Washington
July 15 – August 20, 2016
Press Opening: Friday, July 15, 5:30pm
*Rose Footprint Theatre
About Shakespeare & Company Located in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts,Shakespeare & Company is one of the largest Shakespeare Festivals in the country. Founded in 1978 by Tina Packer, the organization attracts tens of thousands of patrons annually. The Company is also home to a renowned Center for Actor Training, as well as an award-winning Education Program. More information is available atwww.shakespeare.org.
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Did You Know?
Career opportunities in the Travel and Tourism sector include:
- Air Crew (Cabin Crew & Flight Crew)
- Airport Operations & Ground Handling
- Airport Security
- Conference and Banqueting Assistant
- Cruise ship staff
- Holiday Representative
- Hotel Receptionist
- Overseas Resort Representative
- Passport Control/UK Border Agent
- Tour Guide
- Tourist Information
- Tour Operations
- Travel Agent (Retail or Business).
Course Overview
Travel and Tourism is now one of the largest sectors in the world in terms of generating jobs and income. It is a dynamic and vibrant sector which makes a major contribution to the UK economy with many different industries forming part of it. Currently there are more than two million people employed in tourism in the UK, so there are lots of opportunities for you to find a rewarding career in the industry, either at home or overseas.
This one year course has been designed to meet the needs of those who want to work in the travel and tourism industry, for example: holiday centres, tour operator companies, travel agencies, cruise line companies or conference events organisations.
The course will allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the travel and tourism sector.
Many of the course Units will be delivered together with all students; however you will have the flexibility to choose your own study route for part of the course to help your progression in either the retail or business travel sector.
Course Structure
Units studied include:
- Interpersonal Skills for the Travel Workplace
- Principles of Customer Service in Hospitality, Leisure and Travel & Tourism
- Worldwide Travel and Tourism Destinations
- Customer Service & Selling Skills for Travel & Tourism
- Retail Travel Services
- Visitor Attractions
- Resort Representatives
- Travel Planning.
A work placement in Travel & Tourism will form part of your programme.
City & Guilds qualifications are designed as a vocational route into employment and these do not provide UCAS points, unlike BTEC qualifications which are required if you wish to follow the academic route into university.
Bradford College offers a Higher Education programme and if you achieve at Merit or higher on a Level 3 City & Guilds course, you will be eligible to apply.
Entry Requirements
You must be keen and interested in the travel industry and have successfully completed a Level 1 travel related course or have or GCSE English and mathematics at a minimum of Grade D/3.
English and/or Mathematics will be included in your timetable if you have not achieved a GCSE at grade 4 or above in these subjects when you start your course.
How Will I Learn?
The course will comprise 80% classroom-based study and 20% practical activities.
Our experienced staff will deliver a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops and presentations alongside independent student research. You will develop skills using the latest travel industry directories and manuals.
Trips will form part of your course of study and will include day trips and overnight UK and overseas trips. Financial help towards the cost of trips may be available.
Skills in Mathematics and English at the level above your qualification and up to GCSE Grade C will support your full-time course. This will assist in areas such as assignment writing, research, job applications, presentations, managing your finances and interpretation of data. These skills will also help you in the future as most employers look for evidence of ability in these areas.
Expect Also To
Skills in Mathematics and English at the level above your qualification and up to GCSE Grade C will support your full-time courses. This will assist in areas such as assignment writing, research, job applications, presentations, managing your finances and interpretation of data. These skills will also help you in the future as most employers look for evidence of ability in these areas.
How You Will Be Assessed
Your coursework will be internally assessed and there will be some online tests.
Things You May Need
You will be required to purchase and wear a uniform and the course will include compulsory trips that you will have to pay for.
Information, Advice and Support
Careers Guidance
Help with choosing the right course and with thinking about where this might take you in the future.
Email: [email protected]
Student Finance
Money matters - you may be entitled to financial support whilst you study.
Tel: 01274 088349.
Email: [email protected]
Learning Support
Support for applicants with a learning difficulty, disability, illness or other learning need.
Tel: 01274 088344
Email: [email protected]
For all other queries call 01274 088088
Tuition Fees
Email: [email protected].


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Hello, I'm Esther…
If this is your first time to my site, 'Welcome'. If you're an old friend returning, 'Welcome back'.
I know, things look a little bare around here. That's because I'm having a do-over in almost every area of my life, including my writing and my work.
Here's some background information while I re-write my 'About' page and create new blog content and courses:
In the summer of 2013 I quit my so-called 'successful' 20-year corporate career in communications to do what many people dream about; I launched my own business. As a personal stylist. A business I never truly loved.
Finally, three years and a period of depression later, I quit my personal styling business at the end of 2016. A decision I made far more difficult than it needed to be – you can read my story in 'Be Brave Enough to Quit'.
I hold a post-graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology from Birkbeck, University of London, and I'd been coaching on and off in the 10 years since I completed my initial accreditation as a Life and Personal Performance Coach with The Coaching Academy. Throughout 2017 I focused on my work as a coach, helping women re-write their stories when it came to the relationship they have with their bodies and food, drawing on my personal experience from designing my own self-directed recovery from disordered eating, and my studies.
However, once again, I realised this wasn't the direction I really wanted to be taking with my life.
So, in May of 2018 I left almost everything that felt comfortable, familiar and safe in London and took an incredible journey, cycling – with my husband, David – from Turkey to Thailand (with the occasional plane, train and automobile ride thrown in) and without an iota of cycle touring experience between us. It was the best thing we've ever done.
Since May of 2019 I've been back in London, a city I was hoping I wouldn't return to, at least not to live. However, I'm here so I'm treating my return as an opportunity to have a do-over, to live the London life I didn't get around to living my first 17 years here, after making the move from my native Australia. I'm looking at my life, my writing and my work and figuring out exactly what a do-over looks like; I'm stripping back, I'm simplifying and I'm repeating, "Let it be easy" about 100 times a day. I'm writing my first book, a memoir, whilst paying the bills working part-time as a consultant and creating a gorgeous vision for the next iteration of my business. As a result, I'm going to be re-vamping and re-launching this site in the next few months, to reflect who I've become as a result of everything I've learnt these past few years.
If you'd like to keep in touch as I take this journey, please sign up for my new essay series 'Truth & Clues' below, or you can say hello here.
With love,
Esther xo


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When John Smith and Devin Hardy get together, just know that it's about to get real. *Birdman handrub* The Cali duo known as TastyTreat has been busy running around shows/festivals (Look out for them at Lightening in a Bottle this May) and, of course, rolling out the jams.
Today, we have a very special tune from Tastytreat x BLACK MONDAY: An official remix of Cathedrals' "Want My Love," released via the incredibly well-known Neon Gold Records (same label that released Ellie Goulding, Passion Pit, and Noah Breakfast). BLACK MONDAY's harmonic tendencies draw out a softer side than Tastytreat's usual, and, together, the team revives the indie slow jam with dreamy adornments and surges of wobbly synths.
TastyTreat and BLACK MONDAY are diligently working on a collaborative project. Sit tight, baes and bros.
- TastyTreat on Soundcloud
- TastyTreat on Facebook
- TastyTreat on Twitter
- BLACK MONDAY on Soundcloud
- BLACK MONDAY on Twitter


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Kathy Fung has over ten years of professional experience in public and private accounting and business support in the United States, Hong Kong, and China markets. She specializes in accounting services, payroll, business filings, accounting software implementation and training for various industries as a certified public accountant. She is also a certified fraud examiner possessing unique expertise in preventing and detecting fraud. In Asia, as an accounting and administration manager of a Belgium-based pharmaceutical multi-national corporation, she was responsible for the group's Hong Kong and Shanghai global trading and finance units.
Education and Professional Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant, California
- Certified Fraud Examiner
- Certified QuickBooks® ProAdvisor
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, California State University of Los Angeles
Professional Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- California Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Practice Areas:
- Accounting services
- Business filings (payroll, sales, property taxes, 1099, etc.)
- Accounting software implementation and training
- Forensic accounting
- Audit, review, compilation
- Tax compliance
Industries Served:
- Medical and dental groups
- Professional services corporations
- Technology
- Real estate
- Manufacturing
- Educational institutions
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese)


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Waking Up to Abrupt Climate Change _on Ecoshock
ECOSHOCK —Waking Up to Abrupt Climate Change
not what we've been told — Alex opens with signs that climate has entered abrupt shift, and why we don't see it. Includes 15 minutes from Dr. James Hansen's video abstract of new science. Special report on smoke pollution from Indonesian peat fires by correspondent Yew Jin Lee, with 3 experts. Sample from "Unwelcome Guests" #726 "The Flight from Death".
Speakers: James Hansen, Helena Varkkey, Alan Tan, Rachel Carmenta, Ernest Becker, Robin Upton, Alex Smith. James Hansen audio from 15 minute "Ice Melt, Sea Level Rise and Superstorms Video Abstract" on You tube. Yew Jin Lee interviews for Radio Ecoshock: Dr. Helena Varkkey, senior lecturer at the University of Malaya; Alan Tan, professor of the National University of Singapore Law School; and Dr. Rachel Carmenta, Post-Doctoral Fellow at CIFOR " the centre for international forestry research in Indonesia. Closes with segment from "Unwelcome Guests" #726 "The Flight From Death" produced by Robin Upton at unwelcomeguests.net .
Show blog published Wednesday at http://www.ecoshock.info with all the links.
Visit Radio Ecoshock here.
This show was broadcast on April 22, 2016.


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UNILAG Admission List 2019/2020 is Out | How to Check University of Lagos Admission List Online
UNILAG Admission List 2019/2020 | How to Check University of Lagos Admission List Online
UNILAG Admission List 2019/2020 PDF – The University of Lagos Admission List for the 2019/2020 academic session is out. Check UNILAG Admission List here.
The University of Lagos has published the list of candidates admitted into the Undergraduate Programme for the 2019/2020 academic session.
UNILAG First Batch Admission List is out for candidates who participated in the University of Lagos Post UTME Screening exercise. See how to check your name in UNILAG 2019/2020 admission list.
UNILAG Provisional Admission List contains the names of candidates admitted into University of Lagos for 2019/2020 academic session.
All the candidates who participated in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) 2019/2020 admission Screening Exercise can now check their admission status through the steps outlined below.
Is UNILAG Admission List Out?
Currently, the University of Lagos Admission List is not yet out for the 2019/2020 academic session. Once it is out, this page will be updated
How to Check UNILAG Admission List 2019/2020
The first step to check your name on UNILAG 2019/2020 1st Batch admission list is to visit UNILAG admission list portal www.unilag.edu.ng.
UNILAG Merit List will be uploaded via the portal. After visiting the portal, select Admission Status Link.
The next step is to Enter you JAMB Registration Number and then click on Check Status button.
The Website will tell you whether you have been admitted or not.
What to do After Checking UNILAG Admission List 2019/2020
After checking your Admission Status on UNILAG Admission status, you have to pay your acceptance fee.
The procedure for making your acceptance fee payment has been published on the website.
UNILAG Admission List is not out as at the time of writing this article, once the list is out, you will be duly notified.
If you wish to be updated once UNILAG Admission List 2019/2020 is out, kindly drop a comment below and we will inform you when UNILAG has release the admission list for 2019.


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Well, I reach day 5 in my look at the OpenInsight 9.3 beta readme file and still there are a good number of sections to pick some highlights from. To finish off this week, I thought that I'd choose another of the modules that people have shown interest in. Today it is the new Banded Report Writer.
This is an entirely new Banded Report Writer that has been created using an industry standard user interface. Mike gave me a quick sneak peak at the BRW back in May and it is a wonderful looking tool that (in my opinion) could see you replacing your old reporting tools with this one single tool. This is a tool that you really need to take a look at in the beta software as there is too much for me to cover in this blog posting. However, the readme includes four bullets of information to note and I'll include all of those here:
- RTI_BRW_FILTER provided so that system administrators and developers can customize which tables and fields are available for the BRW.
- RTI_GenerateBRWReport(reportFile, reportName, outputName, reportType, bUseGUI) stored procedure provided to generate BRW output.
- O4W_BRWReport routine provided to generate BRW output from O4W.
- OIPI.Net call "LOADREPORT" added to allow for inclusion of BRW output in OIPI (note: only available via SET_PRINTER2 or with VSPRINTER2 specified in configuration file).
The 9.3 beta readme includes more details about the above items and the remaining items that I have not noted above. In addition, it also includes many of the new features, enhancements and fixes throughout the 9.x releases. Please drop
me a line if you would like to receive a copy of the full 9.3 beta readme file.


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Note: This is one in a series of blogs about Fingerprint on Card technology.
These days, when you're issued a new payment card equipped with an electronic circuit to secure the transaction, the card is essentially ready to go as soon as you get it. Your bank may assign a PIN code to use with the card but, beyond that, once you've notified the bank that you've received the card, you can usually start using it right away to make purchases.
With cards that use Fingerprint on Card technology, it's a little different. Your new card is issued as a blank of sorts, with nothing stored on it for use with biometric authentication. Before you can use it to make purchases that are authorized using your fingerprint, you need to configure the card so it knows what your fingerprint looks like. This configuration step, which essentially teaches the card who you are so it can recognize you during a payment, is called enrollment.
How Enrollment Works
During the enrollment process, you store (or enroll) a copy of your fingerprint on the card, so the card has biometric data to refer to when authorizing a payment. The biometric data associated with your print is called a reference template and is stored on the card´s secure element.
To make sure the card has enough biometric data to perform a reliable match, the enrollment process usually saves more than one version of your print by having you move your finger up and down on the sensor with slightly different placement each time. Doing this repeatedly creates a fuller description of your print, so the card does a better job of verifying your identity during a transaction. That translates into greater convenience because there are fewer hiccups or retries at the point of sale.
High-Touch Enrollment Improves Performance at the Payment Terminal
There are two main reasons why the card needs to store multiple views of your print. First, the sensor on the card isn't big enough to capture your entire print. The sensor is only large enough to read portions of your print and needs to have those various portions described and stored as reference templates that reside in the secure element. Second, you're unlikely to hold the card in exactly the same way each time you make a payment, so having multiple views of your print helps the card work with whatever way you happen to be holding the card while you're at the payment terminal.
Deciding just how many touches are required for enrollment involves making a tradeoff in convenience. For example, having to enroll too many views of your print can be seen as a nuisance. On the other hand, the upfront time spent enrolling views can save time (and thereby increase convenience) when the card is put to use, since the card will do a better job of matching your print if the card has more reference templates to work with.
A high-touch enrollment process may be more time-consuming to complete but it makes the card better at recognizing the authorized user, resulting in greater convenience because there are fewer hiccups or retries at the point of sale. Another way to say this is that a full enrollment process, involving many views of your print, improves a primary aspect of performance, called the FRR (false rejection rate). With a higher FRR, the card does a better job of knowing that you, the authorized user, are requesting the payment. The enrollment process doesn't, however, change the other primary aspect of performance, called the FAR (false acceptance rate). That's because the card will refuse to make a payment if there's no match, regardless of the number of reference template stored.
Direct On-card Enrollment on the Card Is Safest
It's important to note that we're describing an enrollment process that takes place directly on the card. When you press your finger onto the card, the onboard sensor takes the image and transfers data associated with the print to the card's onboard microcontroller. The microcontroller then extracts the fingerprint data to be stored as a reference template in the card's secure element. Aside from a power supply, there's nothing else needed for direct on-card enrollment.
On-card enrollment is possible because all the necessary security and intelligence features needed to perform enrollment are already built into the card. There's no need for an external enrollment device, such as a standalone fingerprint sensor, to read your print. Your print data goes directly from your finger to the card. This essentially eliminates the risk of someone stealing your biometric data, since your print isn't stored on a third-party device and hackers can't copy, manipulate or steal your print before it reaches the card.
How Banks are Approaching Enrollment
Since enrollment is a new concept for consumers, banks are discussing how they'll manage the process so their customers become comfortable with the idea and get the best possible experience with their cards. There are a few different approaches being considered.
For example, some banks are considering having in-branch enrollment. The bank retains control over the process and can ensure the highest levels of security, but forcing you to make a special trip to the bank isn't particularly convenient. There may not be a branch nearby and since so many banks now operate as online-only businesses, it may be difficult to find a physical location where you can do in-person enrollment. A standalone kiosk or ATM machine can serve a similar purpose, having you interact with a bank-owned machine to do enrollment, but there still has to be a location nearby and you still have to make a special trip to configure the card before you can use it.
The more convenient approach is to let you do enrollment yourself, at home. The bank might, for example, supply you with a smartphone app, so you don't have to find a branch office or ATM machine and you can complete enrollment on your own terms, whenever it's best for your schedule. The drawback of an app, however, is that the smartphone needs to be equipped with near field communication (NFC), so the phone can deliver power to the card the same way a payment terminal does. While a growing number of today's smartphones support NFC, banks can't assume that everyone will have it.
As an alternative to an app, banks can send you a special device, called an enrollment sleeve, along with your card. The sleeve can power the card and guide you through enrollment. NXP´s developers are working on reference designs for various enrollment sleeve formats, so card issuers can configure the enrollment process during the initial pilot phase. Our standalone enrollment devices, called Enrollment Kits, use an integrated battery to deliver power to the card, are inexpensive to produce and quickly take you through enrollment using optical indicators for feedback and guidance.
The card's biometric authentication process can be configured so it doesn't activate until the first time you use your PIN code at a payment terminal. That way, even if you lose your card or it's stolen before you complete enrollment, nobody else can configure the card and use it while pretending to be you.
NXP´s Secure Processing Module Supports Every Enrollment Option
These are early days for biometric payments and only time will tell which enrollment method will emerge as the preferred option. The outcome will depend strongly on consumer preferences, which means it's likely approaches will vary across geographic regions and banks.
It's likely that several different approaches will be in use worldwide. As a result, it's important that Fingerprint on Card solutions be flexible enough to handle these variations, so individual deployments can satisfy consumer expectations.
The NXP Secure Processing Module is designed to support any type of enrollment setup and NXP offers whatever support is needed to configure enrollment in the setup phase.
Next Up: Infrastructure
Our next blog, on the payment infrastructure, will gauge how prepared today's large-scale payment network operators (PNOs) are to support biometrics and how close we are to seeing fingerprints replace PINs as the main authentication mechanism for payments.
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text: The lab will provide students the opportunity to reinforce academic concepts physically. Research has show that movement improves cognition, strengthens memory, boosts brain function, regulates behavior, and prepares the brain to learn. Students at Ridgemont will attend the Action Based Learning lab at least once a week to reinforce classroom concepts while moving and being physically active.