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APEC 2017: Stop by Booth #811 to Meet Stephen, Jason, Pierre and John!
This year, Wurth Electronics is excited that we will have over 50 employees traveling to Tampa, FL to attend APEC 2017! With so many employees attending the conference we thought we would give you a chance to meet a handful of them.
You can stop by booth #811 to meet some of them, others you might find attending (or presenting!) technical seminars.
Q&A With Our Staff At Wurth Electronics
Stephen Schlarman, Product Definition Engineer
Plano, Texas
Q: What type of design interests you most?
A: Any DC/DC design interests me, especially if dealing with solar power, IoT or any multi-phase design.
Q: What do you want people to know about your product specialty?
A: I want them to know that I am not only knowledgeable in all of our product series, but can also provide application support.
Q: What classes or tech sessions are you most looking forward to attending while at APEC?
A: I am interested in PMBus sessions. Also, there are a couple of other sessions regarding Wireless Power Transmission that I am interested in attending.
Jason Rucker, Area Sales Manager
New York
Q: What is your favorite end product you've assisted with?
A: A smart halter for horses. It monitors vital signs of horses to alert owners of medical issues.
Q: Have you ever been to Tampa? If so, what is your favorite thing about Florida?
A: Yes! I love to visit in the winter to escape the Upstate New York winters!
Q: What emerging technology are you most looking forward to?
A: Wireless Charging in more everyday devices such as kitchen appliances, lighting, etc. I would love to get rid of the cords in my house!
Pierre Lohrber, Division Manager - Capacitors
Berlin, Germany
Q: What do you want people to know about your product specialty?
A: I would like them to know about our capacitor's quality, how we can help them to find the best fit for their application and how to distinguish between market competitors.
Q: How many countries have you visited?
Q: What is your favorite place you've ever traveled?
A: Hong Kong. I have been there nearly 50 times, and each time is still exciting.
John Larkin, Key Account Manager
Q: What is your favorite end product you've assisted with?
A: Humminbird Fish Finders made by Johnson Outdoors. It is a great product for fishing. All of my friends want the latest model and like the fact that we have products that support Johnson Outdoors.
Q: What emerging technology are you most looking forward to?
A: I am curious to see where the robotics industry reaches on a macro to nano level.
Q: What booths are you most looking forward to visiting at APEC?
A: I always enjoy meeting our IC partners and learning more about the new products they have on the horizon.
We Want To Meet You Too! Stop By Booth #811.
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Editor's note: This week, we are pleased to feature contributions from Sofia University graduate students enrolled in Tak Watanabe's 2011 spring semester classes in Tokyo, Japan.
Hamblin, Jacob Darwin. 2008. Poison in the Well: Radioactive Waste In The Oceans At The Dawn of The Nuclear Age. Rutgers University Press.
Poison in the Well by Jacob Hamblin provides an historical account of how scientists and politicians have handled the problem of nuclear waste from the time of World War II until the London Convention of 1972. Focusing on the United States and Great Britain, Hamblin draws a detailed picture of growing conflicts within the scientific community, political struggles, and a new awareness of public opinion about the disposal of radioactive waste at sea. A number of fundamental questions might arise for readers unfamiliar with this topic: Was it unsafe? Was it wrong for these countries to practice it? Was it right to ban it? The answers to these questions, Hamblin observes, depended largely on notions of danger, which were doubly questions of dosage and exposure and the decisions that were made about these. The book starts with one of the most important and basic questions when it comes to radioactivity: "How were threshold values chosen?" A second theme raised the conflict between different fields of science, namely the question of whether "health physicists" or oceanographers should be the final authority in the matter of nuclear waste disposal. A third theme explores the role of radioactive waste in Cold War international relations. The author details how political decisions at the face of the Cold War, as well as co-operations between allies, shaped the handling of nuclear waste significantly. Finally, Hamblin addresses the relationship between radioactive waste and environmental policy making, at the center of which stands the role of public opinion and how best to address its concerns.
Hamblin provides readers with ample and highly accessible information on radioactivity. Rather than a simple recounting of facts, the book comes alive with distinctive characters with specific agendas, from individuals and national and international agencies, to countries and power blocs. Poison in the Well will be useful to all those interested in understanding the history of how today's the nuclear policies came to be. It will strike broad interest among students and scholars of science and technology, as well as environmental politics, nature, and history.
– Marlies Linhart
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Spadina and Richmond St. West is officially Toronto's unofficial boxing district. Within three blocks, you'll find circuit-style classes at the new Drop Boxing and body-positive workouts at BOLO. But it's Calgary's uber-popular UNDRCARD that has us grabbing our gloves this time.
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Oh, did we mention it's all set to music? UNDRCARD is the place to get a beat for that bob-and-weave — every single punch is synced up to music. Studio co-owner and DJ Joanna 'Magik' Majcherkiewicz told us, "It's like the Soul Cycle of boxing", so you know you're in for a good time with good tunes.
This Adelaide St. West spot is a perfect mix of tough and approachable, similar to its no-joke—yet totally fun—workout style. Black and white gloves with printed sayings like 'sweet dreams' line the entryway, and a crisp, white boxing ring is out in the middle of the floor for everyone to see. The walls are covered in black, white, and yellow art, but it's the main workout room that really makes this place pop.
The lights are low and the music is loud. Over 30 punching bags hang from the ceiling, ready to take a beating. When class starts, you'll find it easy to zone out from what everyone else is doing and to zone in on you. New to boxing or a little self-conscious? Book one of the 'secret bags' tucked away in the corners of the room.
And if you try a class and just can't get enough, you'll be happy to know UNDRCARD is working on rolling out a few different programs this fall — be on the lookout for footwork lessons, technical skill classes, and even private training.
But if you're ready to rumble now, we'll see you in the ring. Fitt Tip: Need to refuel post sweat sesh? Our go-to, Impact Kitchen, is right across the street!
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Not in chronological order;
- On June 1st 2011 "Images of My Thoughts" was officially registered as a business in Israel. I closed a 23-year chapter in life to open a new one, focused on one of my strongest passions – photojournalism … which leads to milestone number two.
- On May 29th 2011 I received my Fujifilm X100 that has since pushed the Canon DSLR deep into the closet, rekindling a lust for photographic creativity and strengthening the newly opened photo-journalistic chapter.
- On October 26th 2011 I underwent a heart cath – almost an epilogue, definitely a life changing experience, also the opening of a new chapter.
All three milestones come together in a 4-minute video;
So, here's wishing us all many new and good chapters in 2012!


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Multiple Myeloma accounts for approximately 0.8% of cancers worldwide, with about 114 000 new cases each year. Rapid progress is being made in the development of new treatments and, although myeloma is incurable at present, survival has almost tripled over the past 10 years and it is now projected that a third of patients will survive more than 10 years after diagnosis.
Fast Facts: Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Dyscrasias emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis for a favourable outcome, covers the ever-increasing role of genetics in diagnosis and treatment, and discusses new and gold-standard treatments. A chapter on supportive care also features and briefs the healthcare professional on long-term outcomes and quality of life issues. Primarily intended for primary care providers, specialist nurses, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals, this highly readable resource provides a comprehensive overview of myeloma and other plasma cell dyscrasias, from bench to bedside, putting the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of these disorders in the context of daily clinical practice.
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Last shot of the day on a film set, also the last name of the author of this blog. Martin - Latin singular, those soldiers who work for Mars, God of War. A smith. In this lifetime of words, music and film. AKA "The Afterlife Expert" (Coast to Coast AM) If you want to reach me, I can be found on FB, LinkedIn, or Gmail under MartiniProds (my youtube channel)
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Here's a radio interview I did with these guys who run the 100th Monkey Radio Show - Ramon was in Japan and Tom was in Washington - and together they let me blab about my book and doc "Flipside" for two and a half hours.
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Fellow patriots, please listen to this short, inspiring message from General Flynn. General Michael Flynn exemplifies patriotism, courage, and love of God and country - despite some of his own countrymen relentlessly attacking him. Donations for his defense are greatly appreciated. If you can only give $5.00, please do so - every little bit helps. Thank you so much, and God bless. Letter from General Flynn.
by Rev. Austin Miles
This explains it all. And it is classic. All the hate filled words Democrats say that Trump said were actually told in code by Trump, this way nobody would know--so burped Joe Biden on CBS TV News today, Wednesday August 7th. I kid you not. This columnist saw that news cast. So President Trump promotes White Supremacy in code that all hearers can instantly translate. The Demwits constantly put other words in Trump's mouth such as hate speech, but it did not really sound like hate speech since it was in code dontcha know.. So who decodes that code? According to Creepy Joe, President Trump is a Code Talker while he, Creepy Joe, is the national code breaker. Now this is getting better and better.
The demoncrats are constantly putting words in President Trump's mouth as they "quote' something he supposedly said, which he didn't. This a good example of residue of a bull. If a democrat would be releasing this story that description would have been more explicit which is compatible with the speech patterns of the Left.
Like most of the nation, this columnist is still reeling from that last Democrat Debate to see who would be the best of the best of the sunburned crop to dethrone President Trump. Ten democrats were on that stage to present their case. Even though each had a time limit to answer a question they all spilled over that time barrier, refusing to honor the time constraints and kept talking as the moderators with rising voices told them that their time was up. It got to the point that everyone on stage were loudly talking and arguing at the same time.The whole thing resembled group therapy more than a political debate. On second thought:
The democrats are in panic trying to portray themselves as someone they are not. They are sponsored by George Soros and the Communist Party USA. They portray themselves as good people who want only the best for America. Yeah, sure. They want only to have America join the New One World Order, which will be a total communist dictatorship. They are NOT patriotic Americans.
At one time there were insane asylums in every city in America. As a working chaplain I visited some of those. Everyone in captivity tried to make me think they were someone else. I met "movie stars" there, "prominent leader"….you name it. It reminds me of a story I heard. In one asylum, all the inmates broke out. They were finally found, rounded up, and returned to the asylum, standing in line before a desk with a very irritated official behind it.
He spoke to the first in line asking, "What is your name?" "Napoleon" said the man. More irritated than ever the man behind the desk replied, "And who gave you that name?" "God did" the man answered. A man further down the line yelled out, "I DID NOT!"
We have many in society today who honestly do not know who they are, so pretend to be someone else, even someone of a different sex. It makes the world a very confusing place. The Democratic Party in general have no idea who they really are as one could see during that last debate. Even so, Bernie Sanders is an avowed Socialist, being one step from Communism, which supports the entire Democrat Party. One thing for certain, they are NOT patriots as they pretend to be. And they are not civil as shown on stage as they flung darts at opponents trying to disguise it as humor.
However, they ARE liars..President Donald Trump has done more for this country during the time he has spent in office, than all past presidents who went through full terms. Our economy is souring. unemployment is at an all time low and people in general are better off than before. And it is a total lie that he is a white supremacist, or is a racist. President Donald Trump has put more black people into executive positions than any other wealthy businessman on earth. He is not even taking a salary for carrying out the vast duties as President of the United States.
It was a MAJORITY of the people, over 68 million, who voted him into the Oval Office. He is who the American people wanted to lead this country. Meanwhile the democrats are using the old formula for destruction…to repeat a lie often enough that the people believe it. Anyone reading this can come up with several such instances like Russia interfering in his election.. NONSENSE! And yes, Mueller DOES look like Frankenstein.
Democrats are crude, rude, immoral, dishonest and hate America. They are of their father, the devil. John 8:44.
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CYFD's primary source of funding is through property taxes. As a member of the Board I want to make sure that money is spent in a responsible way while maintaining the high level of service that CYFD currently provides. I believe that the Property Tax assessment should be kept as low as possible.
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- I am also an adjunct Professor at NAU in Prescott Valley where I teach a course on Entrepreneurial Team Building and Creative Thinking.
- I am a volunteer Board Member for Yavapai Exceptional Industries (YEI!)
- My family has a long history in the Detroit Fire Department and therefore I understand and respect the demand and needs of you first responders.
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Shabumpkin is the newest drone of Lord Akeldama in the Parasol Protectorate series.
Shabumpkin is tall and comely, with an affable face, a mop of curly hair, and a loose, floppy way of walking.
Unlike the rest of Lord Akeldama's drones, Shabumpkin is described as having a relaxed way of dressing, and appearing more like a commoner than a dandy. This disturbed the rest of Akeldama's drones, particularly Boots.
Shabumpkin seems to be confused and may have trouble adjusting to the life of a drone, as the few times he is mentioned, he seems to be causing a mess or creating an incident.
Little is known about Shabumpkin, including his full name.
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Heartless Edit
Shabumpkin is briefly introduced by Boots when Alexia notices an under dressed drone running around. Shabumpkin is always severely under dressed for every occasion and this causes him to be an embarrassment among Lord Akeldama's drones.
Timeless Edit
Shabumpkin, now possibly dressing correctly, brings a strange, brightly colored lizard about the size of a man's thumb into Lord Akeldama's house. The lizard is somehow lost and chaos ensues, with the drones shrieking, moving furniture, and looking around for the lost, tiny lizard.
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- "He was a tall and comely fellow with an affable face, a mop of curly hair, and a loose, floppy way of walking. He also had the most poorly tied cravat Alexia had ever seen within walking distance of Lord Akeldama." (Heartless, Chapter Fifteen)
- "Shabumpkin let loose a lizard in the front parlor.' 'A lizard? Whatever for?' 'Just because, I suppose." (Timeless, Chapter Thirteen)


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Miss Nancy and Randy: September 14, 1964 to July 1, 2007
by Dallas Dixon
This spicy sequel is about Miss Nancy, an attorney who lives near the Hamptons on Long Island. She survived several years of molestation as a child and remained single until September 1964, when she married Randy, a retired submariner.
At the age of 39, Nancys main goal in life is to establish The Nancy Hallbot Foundation to help the sexually abused children in the Long Island area. Meanwhile, a man who blames Nancy for the death of his brother is bent on revenge. Will Miss Nancy be able to survive his brutal attack?About the Author
Dallas A. Dixon graduated from high school in Grundy Center, Iowa, in 1961 and then spent four years in the U.S. Navy, including three years aboard the submarine USS Bang. With an Honorable Discharge in hand, he returned to Iowa and began working for an engineering and land surveying company. He obtained licensure as a professional land surveyor in the state of Iowa in 1985.
Dallas and his wife Rita married in 1966 and eventually became the parents of two daughters. Dallas retired in 1999 and began writing (part-time) as a hobby.(2011, paperback, 316 pages)


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The circular shape of Darya has that slightly preppy vibe that will have everlasting appeal. The slim denim blue frame of these sunglasses is subtle and refined, with complementing solid G-15 lenses and keyhole bridge, making them the perfect go-to any time the sun appears.
Pala Eyewear does more than make your eyes look good.
For every pair of sunglasses sold, Pala Eyewear provide grants directly to eyecare projects in Africa, supporting long term solutions that facilitate better eyecare, eye-tests and provision of spectacles.
Plus, the woven cases are made from recycled plastic. Waste plastic is collected, washed, melted and re-purposed into the plastic cord that is then woven into the unique cases.
Each case is uniquely woven, handmade by a traditional weaver from one of three rural communities in Bolgatanga, Upper East Ghana, creating a new source of income for the weavers. Pala Eyewear provide each artisan all the materials they need; they then weave the cases in their own time and return the finished product for payment.
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Kenyan security detail attached to the president have shot and injured a university student at State House Nairobi.
The 5th year engineering student at Jkuat who was identified as Brian Kibet Bera is said to have been shot after he jumped over State House fence armed with a knife.
According to sources, Brian was shot at after he jumped the fence and started shouting and yielding the knife threatening to kill "the big thief and his sympathizers"
It is not yet established who Brian meant by "Wanting to kill the big thief" but the guess is very wild.
Kenyan Report correspondents later on researched and found more details about Brian Kibet.
In multiple Facebook posts, Mr Kibet accused President Kenyatta for stealing their ancestral land and threatened to kill him and his partners.
The police admitted the injured Brian at Kenyatta Hospital awaiting mental check up be conducted on him.


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The first person that any lawyer would look at as a responsible party would be the operator of the boat that caused the accident. Secondarily, maybe the owner of the boat could be held responsible as well, along with any type of a manufacturer or maintenance provider that rendered the boat unsafe or dangerous.
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It was really nice to start to get to know you and work with you this morning. I find myself thinking about travel, political action, sports, and dance (among other things).
Here is the work for Session #2 (this Thursday):
1. Pace Commons. Use the directions I sent to login to Pace Commons. Then, do the following:
a. Create a profile, including an image of some kind (it doesn't have to be a photo).
b. Share a bookmark. Find something interesting and share it with us as a bookmark. Be sure to discuss what you found interesting about it. Use any tags you want, but be sure to include: tch215
c. Create a blog post. Tell us about why you want to teach? What inspires and motivates you to want to do so? Again, use any tags you want, but be sure to include: tch215.
d. Connect with others. It's no fun to share into a vacuum, so look at how you can interact with your classmates.
2. Textbook. As we said in class today, I am re-looking at whether or not to use the textbook I had assigned. If you haven't yet bought it, hold off for now.
I look forward to seeing your work online.


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Georges Garvarentz – Panic Button
* Beautiful compilation featuring the cream of the Persian beat scene from the 1960s
* Fans of Ventures, Shadows, Beatles and Rolling Stones will enjoy this in case they have a fondness for Persian language for the lyrics
* One of the scarce opportunities to discover the western oriented pop music from the pre revolutionary days in Iran
* Utterly infectuous compilation with the best Persian 60s rock acts
* Excellent sound and performance by high class professional musicians
* Long awaited and overdue release of this compilation on CD
* CD Version comes with 10 bonustracks, so 27 songs all in all
* Remastered audio
* Ultimate collectors item for fans of exotic 1960s beat
- Album Description
The mastermind behind this album can be seen as a luminary in the field of movie soundtracks especially for the 60s and 70s while his career lasted until the early 90s up to his untimely death. "Panic Button" is the third album of its kind from his hands composed for an Italian low budget comedy film released in 1964 and originals in good condition may fetch up to 200,00 Euros today. The most interesting fact about the movie is the participation of cult actress Jayne Mansfield who also was part of the inner circle of Mr. Anton Lavey in the 60s. The music on the other side is a colorful trip through different styles from Italian traditional music to lush orchestral baroque music with most of the tunes being laid down by a well – rehearsed big band. The background of this album is obviously big band swing. From here Garvarentz explores the more light footed corners of this genre and the result is a breathtaking joy. The melodies bring images of crowded market places and nifty street restaurants in Italian cities to your mind. The performances have the right amount of steam and passion to drag you from your seat, dance and sing along these sunny harmonies. And the pieces themselves are perfectly placed with high energetic moments and gentle parts following each other to sustain the attention of the listener and underline the different scenes of the movie in an ideal way. If you love the old movie scores from the early 60s with this abundant big band orchestration and a hip shaking groove to the tunes with the exception of a few parts that set you into a hushed mood you will really enjoy this beautiful piece of music. It is all about fun and felicity and a deeper feeling to accompanies the compositions. A masterpiece!


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The master's degree enables our students to study literatures in English from a wide range of national and transnational contexts, historical periods and genres. It addresses questions about what people understand by the idea of literature in different times and places and why it matters; about who should have access to literature, either as readers or writers; about the power of literature to forge communities and, in doing so, to be a force for change; and about how these issues are influenced by broader legal, technological, political and social contexts.
Collaborative specializations in African Studies and Digital Humanities are also available.
Capital Advantage
Our students benefit both research-wise and career-wise from the wealth of institutions that are located in Canada's capital city. Ottawa is home to government departments, foreign embassies, many non-governmental associations, research institutes, and arts organizations.
Faculty Research Highlights
- Pius Adesanmi. Winner of the Penguin prize for African Writing for his book You're Not a Country, Africa!
- Sarah Brouillette. Author of Postcolonial Writers and the Global Literary Marketplace and winner of a Leverhulme Fellowship
- Dana Dragunoiu. Author of Vladimir Nabokov and the Poetics of Liberalism – just out with Northwestern University Press
- Paul Keen. Author of Literature, Commerce, and the Spectacle of Modernity, 1750-1800 and The Crisis of Literature in the 1790s: Print Culture and the Public Sphere.
- Stuart J. Murray, Canada Research Chair in Rhetoric and Ethics. Author of many articles in journals such as Philosophy & Rhetoric, Bioethics and Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience.


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Get empowered and speak out with the EMP's range of Rise Against merchandise. We stock Rise Against t-shirts, jewellery and caps, as well as the band's back catalogue on CD.
Punk rock is not dead and Rise Against are here to prove it, delivering an irreverent selection of political tracks since they first formed in 1999. Frank and uncompromising, the band's music is known for its outspokenness on a range of topics, which has contributed to the enormous success of uber albums such as Siren Song of the Counter Culture, The Sufferer & The Witness and Appeal To Reason. Recent albums such as The Black Market, Wolves or The Ghost Note Symphonies have topped charts, and the band's bedrock of fans revel in the energetic punk performances when Rise Against are on the road.
Often called the 'most quotable band ever,' Rise Against are renowned for poignant and endlessly repeatable lyrics that capture the ideas and fears of generation after generation. Tim McIlrath, Joe Principe, Brandon Barnes and Zach Blair have built a formidable machine in Rise Against - direct, authentic and always able to deliver a socially-conscious punk rock gut punch that stays with the listener long after the last notes have been played.


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The Canon Pixma MG5766 multifunction printer has copier, flatbed scanner, colour printing functionality. Included is LCD TFT Touch display an easy to use menu system, so that the user can configure the general functions. Double sided printing can be activated or utilised automatically at the click of a button
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Physical dimensions of the printer are 45.5 x 36.9 x 14.8 cm and weighs 6.3 kgs.Connect the Canon 5766 through Standard printer USB cable The 5766 will print up to 9 pages per minute in up to 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution. Scan using the single sided flatbed scanner. The standard paper tray has a capacity of 100 sheets and the multipurpose paper tray will hold 20 pages. . Password secured print mode ensures privacy for sensitive documents. The Canon Pixma MG5766 is an EnergyStar compliant product.
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Dec. 1 Deadline to Apply for the Master's Degree in Crisis and Emergency Management
The application deadline to enroll in the spring 2018 Master's in Emergency Crisis Management program is December 1, 2017. Classes begin in January 2018. The degree is offered at the School of Public Policy and Leadership.
The mission of the program is to provide a well-rounded graduate learning experience to current and future crisis and emergency management leaders for effectively addressing natural, intentional, and technical disasters.
This program is geared for individuals who are working full-time and is completed on-line with six weekends on UNLV's campus.
The degree offers courses in managing and coordination emergency management and homeland security; leadership, management and coordination; community preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery from natural and man-made disasters. More information can be found at www.unlv.edu/degree/ecem or email Christopher Stream, the director of the School of Public Policy and Leadership, email@example.com.
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This soft-cover book is beautifully illustrated and has full narration of the play, including all the songs and music. This version is different from any other, because it features children dressed up as the characters in the story, acting it out as they put on a class play! This wonderful picture book is the perfect way to introduce the concept of acting out a story for fun and for putting on a class play with young children. It is also another new and unique version of the traditional tale of the Wide Mouthed Frog to add to your classroom library!
Comparing one version of the story to another is a wonderful critical thinking activity, and then writing your own version is another way to extend the learning even farther! Since the text of the book is identical to the script of the play, the book could be used as a prop for the narrator to read from while putting on the play as well. Heidi's kids asked her to re-read this book again and again. We think your kids will love it, too!
Wide Mouthed Frog Book & CD Listening Center Set
Want to let your kids listen to Heidi tell a fun musical story at your listening center? Now you can get two or more of these fun books with the narrated musical CD for a great price. Need more than two books? Add on additional books to this set for just $5 each. For larger sets, please call!
Check out Heidi's blog for more information on primary plays:
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Picture Book & Read-Along CD - $7.00
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Still 'blooming' on blooms
'Blooms on Gladstone' and 'Debs n Bloom' Florists are family businesses owned and operated by me, Deb Peneha. I've been in the florist industry for over 25 years and I started my first full time job as a junior Florist here in Gisborne in 1987 at Blooms on Gladstone (known as Berys' Lot back in the 80's, 90s, early 2000). I completed my professional Florist Association certificate and opened Debs n Bloom florist in 2001.
In 2010, I returned to my old flower girl roots at Berys' Lot and renamed it 'Blooms on Gladstone'. This is a very popular and prominent corner of Derby Street & Gladstone Rd located in the central city of Gisborne. You can't miss us, we're the only Florist on the main street.
Our businesses are 'family rich'
Our Motto is "family stick together". To that end, my husband Selwyn helps with deliveries while our son Tobias tags along with Dad in the afternoon and delights our happy recipients with a cheesy grin – works every time!
Our two amazing daughters, Nikki & Kaytie also help out at the florist shops after school. It's such a treat to have my children with me at our work place and of course, there's also Nana Vicki & Aunty Eve, the amazing support act.
My job at the helm, is to make sure everything is running smoothly, our clients are happy, the team is happy, and any gaps in the operation are quickly turned into opportunities.
Our Customer Service Promise is simple:
• Superior service
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• Professional advice
We are PASSIONATE about what we do and the pleasure fresh flowers bring to the senses – we know they lift the spirit with vibrant colours and unique textures.
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What Women Want A slick comedy about sexual politics starring Mel Gibson that sheds very little light on the question posed years ago by Freud.
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A large amount of EU waste funding has gone unspent. If the money is not invested by 2015, it could go lost forever
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Opened in 2008, it is the hub for innovative and responsible business
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The Amazings helps retired people sell their skills and knowledge to the new generations. Read about a startup which is growing fast with the "help" of the financial crisis.
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Dental Implants in Scripps Ranch
Dental implants are designed to replace an entire tooth, from its root to its crown. Most dentists, including Dr. Jennifer Santoro, agree that placing dental implants is the most reliable way to recreate the look, feel and function of a natural, healthy tooth. Implants reverse the devastating effects of tooth loss and make it possible for you to chew comfortably, enunciate clearly and smile confidently.
Understanding Dental Implants
Dental implants are constructed from three pieces:
- A post or screw that functions as a tooth root and is anchored in the jawbone
- An artificial tooth (usually a crown) that is custom-created to match the surrounding teeth in shape, size and color
- An abutment piece that connects the two
Because the implant post is surgically placed in the jawbone, it acts as a very stable foundation for the artificial tooth. Unlike dentures or other tooth replacements, implants stay in place without shifting around, loosening or clicking. In fact, implants are often used to secure partial or complete dentures or dental bridges, adding an extra layer of stability.
Another advantage of anchoring implants to the jawbone is that chewing and biting on the implant helps to keep the bone stimulated. This prevents your jawbone from gradually wasting away and causing other problems like loosening teeth or the collapse of the facial structures.
Candidates for Dental Implants
Not everyone is a good candidate for dental implants. If you have a weak jawbone that cannot support the implant post, or you are in poor health or have a chronic illness that affects your ability to recover from a surgical procedure, dental implants are probably not a good option for you. Dr. Santoro can discuss other tooth replacement options, such as a dental bridge or partial denture, which may be more suitable for your needs.
The Implant Placement Process
There are a few steps to the dental implant placement process.
First, the implant post will be placed in your jawbone during a surgical procedure. A small opening will be created in your jawbone where the tooth fell out, and the implant post will be secured to the bone. If the implants are meant to support a denture appliance, more than one post will be placed in your jawbone.
The Recovery Process
After this surgical procedure, osseointegration, which is the process of the implant post fusing with the jawbone, will take place. The osseointegration phase lasts approximately three to six months.
Once the implant and bone have integrated properly, the top of the implant post will be uncovered and the artificial tooth will be attached. The tooth should be virtually indistinguishable from your surrounding natural teeth.
After a slight adjustment period, the dental implant and artificial tooth should feel like one of your own. Dental implants do not require any special care. You can brush and floss them like natural teeth. As long as you keep the implants clean and have them checked by a dentist periodically, it should last a lifetime.
Learn More about Dental Implants
If you are experiencing the effects of tooth loss and wish to discuss your dental implant options with Dr. Santoro, please book an appointment at Village Center Dentistry today. Call 858-566-8510 or email us today.


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Looking to create a mini spa in your home? Whether it's a whirlpool tub, heated floors, or a shower with custom height body jets, we can make it a reality for you.
Bathroom Remodeling
It may get hot here in Texas, but it doesn't mean you have to stay inside. Entertain outdoors with a fully functioning outdoor kitchen, or add a covered patio with a relaxing porch swing. The choices are endless.
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Is there an oven that you've had your eye on, or tile that you've fallen in love with? Let us work with you to design and create the kitchen of your dreams.
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Our mission is to create value, build and offer the market competitive and durable logistics solutions, especially directed to the continental operation maritime flows in all national ports, between the production and Iberian consumer matrix of mass rotation.
ALB aims to strengthen the national leadership as a logistics operator multimodal basis and reach a reference dimension in the Iberian Peninsula.
The global economy requires liability, efficiency and low budget in the supplying chains. Optimizing resources and installed capacities, resorting to the inter and multimodality, earning efficiency throughout all the chain and incorporating value in it – this is the way to ensure more competitiveness and better sustainability.
THE CLIENT COMES FIRST – All we do must have the finality to contribute to Client's satisfaction.
BELIEVING IN PEOPLE – In a stimulating and participative environment, we believe in the capacity, loyalty and dedication of all.
COMUNICATION – We all must be able to talk and to listen, for what is crucial the existence of a honest communication.
ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT – We value initiative, the assuming of responsibilities, the knowing of how to motivate and delegate. Good and bad results come always from a team.
Innovation, Quality and well perceived Services according to the expectations.
Stimuli to creativity, individual initiative, recognition of value and merit.
Active partner, inserted in the communities where it is present.
Focused on efficiency, ALB is constituted by an optimized structure, in a way that ensures high levels of loosening, proximity with the Client and high level of engagement.
O SGI da ALB dá cumprimento aos requisitos das Normas ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 e ISO 45001:2018 no âmbito: Logística, movimentação, manutenção e parqueamento de contentores. Gestão de transporte rodoviário e ferroviário de contentores.


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Thanks to the generosity of donors to NBC's Red Nose Day telethon last May, several United Ways across the country are giving kids an even better shot at success by adopting 10 schools through United Way Club Connect®.
United Way Club Connect provides donors with the opportunity to adopt a Title One elementary school, where many children come from low-income families. Adopted schools enjoy the following benefits:
- A Scholastic Reading Oasis. Through the Red Nose Day grant, adopted schools received 1,000 books and a comfortable, inviting space for children to read in throughout the year.
- Access to an online website engaging children in a variety of reading activities 365 days a year.
- Parent engagement, including emails and corporate incentive programs to reach parents and increase their involvement in their child's reading.
Research tells us that children who can read proficiently by third grade are much more likely to successfully graduate high school. That's why United Way Club Connect is such a game changer for schools like Lake Otis Elementary, one of the 10 schools adopted by donors through Red Nose Day. Lake Otis is extremely diverse, and 25 percent of students have limited English proficiency. Last year, only 28.9 percent of Lake Otis students tested as "meeting the standards" in English Language Arts, compared to a district average of 39 percent.
United Way Club Connect is part of a broader effort to increase Anchorage's graduation rate from 80 to 90 percent by 2020. United Way volunteers also tutor students and help with homework. Providing children with greater access to books, as well as a supportive environment where they can read, will help ensure they don't fall behind. In fact, having regular access to a large book collection and a reading role model has a greater impact on a child's reading frequency than household income. Reading frequency translates to reading fluency, the main ingredient in school success—not just in the early grades, but throughout a child's academic career.
Altogether, generous individual and corporate donors have adopted 87 schools in 15 states in 2015 and 2016. They donated more than 43,500 books and impacted the lives of 46,000 students. We thank Comic Relief/Walgreen for including us in this initiative, as well as all of the Red Nose Day donors for helping bring these much-needed resources to 10 more schools.
The 10 selected schools include:
- Pittsburgh Grandview Elementary – Pittsburgh, PA (United Way of Allegheny County)
- Lake Otis Elementary – Anchorage, AK (United Way of Anchorage)
- Herman Leimbach Elementary – Sacramento, CA (United Way of California Capital Region)
- Old Mill Pond Elementary – Palmer, MA (United Way of Pioneer Valley)
- Guadalupe Elementary – Sale Lake City, UT (United Way of Salt Lake)
- Linton Elementary – San Antonio, TX (United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County)
- Maryland Elementary – Vista, CA (United Way of San Diego County)
- Ridgeway R-V Elementary – Ridgeway, MO (United Way of Wapello County)
- Marvin Elementary – (United Way of West Ellis County)
- Schupmann Elementary - (United Way of West Ellis County)
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Welcome to Fernwood. A Coolfont Mountainside cabin, equip with all the amenities needed to get-a-way from it all and relax. Enjoy the sights and sounds of nature right from the deck, on site hiking trails, community heated pool and hot tub (open Memorial Day-Labor Day) , playground, tennis and basketball court, and only minutes to downtown Berkeley Springs.
3 Bedrooms
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Large Screened in Porch
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Seasonal Pool and Hot tub
Charcoal grill
All MSG cabin rentals include a starter supply packet and standard essentials.
*Starter supplies include; toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry detergent, dish liquid/dishwasher packets, firewood (between Oct-March)
*Essentials include; standard kitchen ware, linens, towels and wash clothes, dish towels, propane for properties equipped with gas grills
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There are so many different fundraising items to sell. You may be overwhelmed with options. We've picked out top five products based on affordability, quality of product, and value to your donor.
#5 Candles
Candles are popular especially during the winter months, and they appeal to a wide audience. With popular household name brands available, donors know they'll get a quality product. Profit margins usually sit around 40%, which is near the high-end when comparing other fundraising items to sell.
Candles can be expensive for your supporters. Spending $16 on a small candle may be a tough sell. If kids are responsible for fundraising, candles may not be of much interest to them. And the fact remains, you have to receive, coordinate and deliver the candles when they arrive to your donors...and a box of candles is more than a child can carry. Add to that, if you're selling candles in glass jars, you may see breakage cut into your profits.
Snacks and candy are very common fundraising items to sell — and for good reason. They usually have reasonable upfront costs for you, and offer good profit margins of around 40%.As inexpensive and showy gifts, assorted popcorn tins are a big deal around Christmas time, and other snacks are year-round favorites.
Oftentimes, fundraisers using snacks and candy require your donors to order from a catalog. This puts a step between them and the product. With these kind of fundraisers, there is no instant reward when making a donation. In addition, the quality of the food can be hit-or miss...and you certainly don't want to disappoint your donors.
Coupon books have an attractive selling point: they're "worth" thousands of dollars in savings. Some coupon book programs offer zero cost upfront. There's a wide variety of coupon books available, and many of them offer very high profit margins, between 50 and 75%.
Donors who have bought coupon books from previous fundraisers in your community will be reluctant to buy a fairly expensive book of coupons without knowing the value of the offers and the quality of the businesses making these offers.
Popular pizza franchises offer discount cards. The cards vary in value, but the best ones offer up to twenty "buy one, get one free" deals. Others may offer a couple of dollars off a large pizza. The chains that offer these cards are easily accessible and well-liked. The cards are reasonably priced at around $10. Build-your-own pizza kits can offer better profit margins than discount cards.
An average profit margin is very low when someone uses your discount card, at around 20% of pizza sales. Because local franchisees are responsible for specifying the discounts, some cards don't offer a ton of value to donors.
World's Finest® Chocolate provides a lot of value in three areas: profit, quality, and speed.
Each bar will cost donors $1 or $2, depending on the size of the bar. With several chocolate varieties available, like almond, mint, and caramel, it's tough to turn them down!
Kids may find it tough to resist eating the fundraising products they're supposed to sell!
It's easy to get started with World's Finest® Chocolate.
Get in touch with your local representative, check out our chocolate shop, or get your free fundraising guide. We look forward to hearing from you!


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Author(s): Tiddy Rowan
The Little Book of Quiet takes a broad look at the need for, and the benefits of, achieving more quiet in your life. It takes a look at different personality types - those who are inherently more disposed to an introverted nature (people who are more comfortable in the inner world of thought and feeling) and those of an extroverted nature (people of action and clamour). It looks at some of the people in history who are heard despite their quiet voices and personalities, for example: Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Bill Gates, J.K. Rowling. In so doing it will show introverts how to harness their many positive qualities, and show extroverts how to allow more quiet into their lives. Now that everyone is constantly connected digitally 24/7, more emphasis is being placed on achieving higher emotional intelligence (EQ) to empathize and negotiate with others in a global economy - in other words enhancing 'people skills'. To be a good listener is considered a key people skill, and a basic requirement of being a good listener is to be quiet when the other person is talking. The book shows how an understanding of left-brain and right-brain thinking can help achieve a better balance between the two and how to recognise these same attributes in others. It explores ways of achieving more quiet in our lives and less troubled minds, through tips and exercises and through mindfulness and understanding.
Tiddy Rowan practised meditation for the first time in 1971 and has been a student ever since. Her lifelong journey has taken her into all aspects of self-awareness, incorporating teachings from Lao Tzu to the Zen masters, as well as the most current aspects of cognitive therapy. Through a practice of simple techniques lasting just a few minutes a day she has found enduring peace and happiness whilst living a fast-paced urban life. Her previous books include Art At Home and The Little Book of Mindfulness, both published by Quadrille.


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It's almost December, and in the world of Affiliation, this can only mean one thing to online marketers, networks, and publishers. That's right, BANGKOK, BABY!
Not only is time for AWAsia (AWA), the biggest affiliate marketing event of the year, but it's also time for the Bangkok Bash.
Hundreds of top marketers from all over the world will be gathering for the show of the year. Year after year, AWA has proven to be the most eventful and anticipated show in the industry.
By the end of November, folks in the industry from around the world will be flying to Bangkok and preparing for 2 days of networking, talking business strategy, and chatting about how unfair the Zuck is being with FB approval rates and account bans.
After this year's highly successful AW Europe (AWE) show in Barcelona, Media500 is very keen to get back into 'conference mode'. We will see you all in Bangkok!
What can you expect from Media500 in Bangkok?
After being Diamond sponsors at AWE, this year Media500 have decided to take a super, 2-floor booth (B34) and will be exhibiting near the main coffee stand. Please come by to say hi, have a drink, chat and, of course, hear about our offers, conversion rates and what we do. You can even just stop by to snap some photos with our models. 😉
This year, Media500 are proud sponsors of the Bangkok Bash, hosted by the fantastic "Mr. Romance", Gerald Della Porta. The Bangkok Bash is one of the most eagerly anticipated parties of the year and will be hosted on the top floor at one of the classiest and most popular clubs in Bangkok.
The Bangkok Bash is strictly an invite-only event and has now closed its doors to sponsorship opportunities.
Once again, Media500 will also be proud sponsors of the Ad Buyers meet up on the 6th of December, after the show has finished.
Who's going where and who's doing what after AWA?
Once again, After AWA, attendees will be traveling to Phuket and staying in the Tim Burd villa. It was a massive hit last year and looking to be as eventful this year with so many activities going on. There is also talk of going to the beautiful region of Krabi.
Media500 will most likely be hitting up Krabi for a few days of well-deserved R&R. What are your thoughts and where will you be heading?
Media500 is very much looking forward to seeing you all at AWA in a couple of weeks. Don't forget to come by booth B34 to say hi!
We have launched a few new offers since Barcelona and our stats are on fire.
Sign up here if you haven't opened an account yet. Or contact your AM to hear about our latest offers.
See you all soon!
Written by: Media 500, Contributing Editor


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Dushmani jam kar karo lekin ye gunjaaish rahe
Jab kabhi hum dost ho jaaye toh sharminda na ho!
These lines from the eminent Urdu poet Bashir Badra has become very relevant in this election because the festival of democracy has turned into a battle of words for power due to use of foul language by top leaders. The poison-tipped arrows of words flew thick and fast targeting each other as if they are all in the battlefield! It seemed that an all out battle between the Kauravas and the Pandavas was going on.
I feel compelled to say with great sorrow that I have never seen such an election since my childhood. From the time of Pandit Nehru, I remember all the elections till now. In the parliamentary tenure of 18 years, I have seen many ups and downs in the political arena, saw elections with great subtlety, saw the change of power and as also the prime ministers coming and going. I saw the power of voters of this country. The great giants were zipped to dust in no time. Despite all this, I always saw democracy and society winning. But this election has stigmatised Indian politics and has spread bitterness that has split the society!
My Babuji freedom fighter Jawaharlal Darda was a legend of Maharashtra politics, so I have seen politics from very close quarters in my childhood. Then there was an opportunity to become a part of parliamentary politics. Throughout this period, I have seen and experienced the sanctity of politics. I remember well that in 1962, Loknayak Bapuji Aney was contesting from the Nagpur constituency for the third Lok Sabha with the support of the Nag Vidarbha Andolan Samiti. Rikhabchand Sharma was the Congress candidate. Jawaharlal Nehru had come to Nagpur for his campaign. While addressing a public meeting, Nehruji said he had come to campaign for his party candidate, but he also praised Aney Saheb. He said Aney Saheb was an honourable figure for him. At that time, such was the dignity and sanctity of an election. Relationships and personality used to be given great respect. The veteran leaders used to get their due respect. There was no smear campaign.
In fact, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru is credited with strengthening and sanctifying the Indian democratic system. At that time, only Congress dominated the political landscape and from the village panchayat to the Parliament, there was no trace of strong opposition. Nehruji said if there is no opposition, the system will be ruined. Opposition is necessary. After that, he ensured that all the veterans of the opposition made it to the Parliament. And these were people who used to mount sharp ideological attacks on Nehruji. I know that there was an MP named Hem Barua. He once used abusive language for Nehruji. After the demise of Nehruji, a well-known editor asked Barua: "Why did you bow before the mortal remains thrice?" Hem Barua said that the first salutation was to the great freedom fighter of the country, the second to the Prime Minister who believed in democracy, and the third one because when I used indecent word about him, Panditji called me after a week, offered me coffee and said: "Your speech was very furious but poetic." That time I did not even apologise! Hem Barua was also a reputed poet of Assamese language.
I recall an anecdote which Atalji had related. When he came to power, he saw that Nehruji's portrait was suddenly missing from the Parliament's corridor. Atalji said the governments in democracy will come and go but the democracy should live. The country has been able to make so much progress, thanks to the prime ministers of the country. He said he was deeply pained not to see the portrait which he used to see in his youth. By evening, the portrait was restored in its original place.
Among the anecdotes of political sanctity and respect for the opposition, I can feel that the environment of the country has become dirty. The society is divided into two parts. A message is being sent across that if you are a supporter you are a nationalist and if you are not, your nationalism is under a cloud! The use of foul language by the leaders is at its peak. The use of uncontrolled language is clearly visible. A planned conspiracy to defame those leaders who are no longer in this world is being hatched. People are being compartmentalised in the name of religion. The credit for the gallantry of soldiers is being snatched. The Election Commission should have intervened and put its foot down on all such matters, but the poll body has greatly disappointed us all in this great festival of democracy. Its silence allowed everyone to go berserk!
This election has shattered the social unity and also shaken the roots of politics. Political differences are natural. They should be there too but should not embitter society. There should not be so much bitterness as to divide the society itself. Keep in mind that the elections will conclude, but it will take a long time to heal the wounds of the society caused by the scandalous statements.
About Author
Vijay Darda has been the chief visionary and driving force behind Lokmat, a leading multi-platform media company. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards including the Feroze Gandhi Memorial Award for excellence in journalism in 1990-91.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are the personal opinions of the author. The facts and opinions appearing in the article do not reflect the views of Pragativadi and Pragativadi.com does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.


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Not here in Britain yet, but an American-currency 'hole in the wall' machine for taking various Dollar notes (a.k.a. bills) and instantly crediting someone's Bitcoins account is coming.
Bitcoins, I explain for those who haven't heard of this concept, are an Internet-only currency that has been gaining popularity since its introduction nearly four years ago.
It was inevitable that an alternative to physical, national currency would develop one day, because of the sheer volume of on-line purchasing and similar transactions and the high proportion of this that crosses national boundaries. The complexities, uncertainties (e.g. varying exchange rates) and delays with conventional currency when applied to the on-line transactional world show how poorly they fit this completely different way of working.
Thus the Bitcoin mini-revolution that will surely become the core of a major part of the world's monetary activity one day.
Politically, it takes control away from national governments (and institutions such as the EU) who are notorious for devaluing the currency they control so as to invisibly steal from their citizens – something we here in Britain really learned about with the large-scale devaluation of Sterling by then Prime Minister Harold Wilson, getting on for half a century ago. More subtly, it is done all the time, via inflation and other devices.
That won't stop it, as Bitcoins cannot suddenly be (internationally, too) outlawed after having been allowed to become so significant that even some major businesses already accept payment this way.
Therefore the idea will expand; and having this reverse-cash-dispenser idea will help the transition from new idea to mainstream in the world, during the next several years. By the end of this decade, I'd expect the more forward-looking big economy countries to have made the cultural and operational shift, and the rest of us/them around the world will end up catching up because they'll have to do so in order to survive and thrive.
There is one British element to the story of the Dollars-to-Bitcoins machines, though: they have a Raspberry-Pi computer at their heart.


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Smartphones have become a necessary component of our everyday lives. We use them to stay connected to friends and family members. Maintaining the life of your phone will prevent you from upgrading to a new one every year. If your smartphone is important to you, it's time to take proper care of it. Sometimes reading a review of Borgata can save you from draining your phone's battery with online casino. Here are some other ways to improve the life of your smartphone.
Buy a Rugged Case
One of the best ways to take care of your smartphone is to invest in a rugged case. This can prevent your phone from becoming prone to dents and scratches.
A rugged phone case maintains your phone's appearances and protects it from internal damage in the event that you drop it. A rugged case is a minimalist case that provides a simple design and sturdy protection, no matter what kind of phone you own.
Keep it in Safe Place
It's important to keep your smartphone in a safe place when it's not in use. This will prevent your phone from getting dropped or stepped on. Recommended places for your phone include a bookshelf, cabinet, or desk. Choose a designated spot that's located next to an electrical outlet so that you can re-charge it on a regular basis.
Keep Your Phone Dry
If you ever dropped your phone in the sink or toilet, you're probably aware that phones and water don't mix well. Avoid situations that can cause this incident to happen. For example, keep your smartphone out of your bathroom. It may be tempting to tweet on the toilet but it's not a good idea.
Don't use your smartphone when it's raining outside. Keep food and drinks away from your phone at all times. That text can wait until you're finished eating. Avoid using your phone near open water such as the ocean or lake. If you need to bring your phone with you, keep it in a Ziploc bag so it stays dry.
Keep Your Phone Cool
Not only should your phone stay dry, but it should also stay cool. It's imperative to keep your phone at a cool temperature because high temperatures can cause your lithium-ion battery to melt. An overheated battery can lead to other problems with your phone.
Keep your phone in at room temperature and keep it away from your other electronic gadgets. Keep your laptop, smartphone, and tablet away from each other so they can effectively cool down.
Bring Your Phone With You
Bring your phone with you wherever you go. Never leave your home without it. Avoid giving your phone to other people since accidents and other emergencies can occur.
Make sure you leave your phone with a responsible adult if it's necessary.
Improve Your Battery Memory
Smartphones contain lithium-ion batteries that require additional care. To improve your battery life, maintain that battery life at 50%.
Charging it to 100% could cause damage to your smartphone's battery. But letting it go below 50% isn't any better for your phone.
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I write, I read, I teach writing, and I work as a freelance editor and manuscript critiquer. If I review books, it's from the perspective of a writer. My comments on teaching writing are all my own, garnered from being in the classroom and in workshops.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Melbourne Writers' Festival - 3
She begins with a loose outline or loose idea and theme and then creates a character, but she doesn't know a lot of it until she writes. Setting is important - she sets novels in the 1960s before mobile phones and technology because it creates more difficulties for characters but allows more to happen. In a boarding house, perfect strangers are rubbing up against each other, which is a perfect place to begin. She never wants a perfect answer - we are complicated persons so a story and character should never be simple.
Being shortlisted for the Booker made her feel self-conscious, anticipating the reaction to her third book. So she played with style, feeling she had to prove she was a 'writerly writer' but none of it worked, and it took a while to shake that self-consciousness. She finds endings difficult and is often unhappy with them in her books - she tends to leave things open which she realises is a problem for readers. (A reader near me muttered about the ending to 'How The Light Gets In', and wondered why the editor lets her get away with it!) She also talked about how strong the voices of her characters are, and how it takes a while to shake the previous character when she begins a new novel.
Her early drafts are long and messy - twice as many words as the final draft - and she takes half the words away, so that there are still shadows in the final story, but not the words themselves. She talked briefly about teaching creative writing (I was really hoping she wasn't going to be one of these writers who takes the money for teaching but scorns creative writing courses! And she didn't.) She said it constantly surprises her how many younger writers write way too fast - they complete a story and rush to post it on their blog or on a website, and she is constantly telling them that good writing takes TIME. She was also quite scathing about the idea of writers posting stuff for each other and then giving a cyber "group hug".
The interviewer then asked her if she was mean to her students, and she said, 'Yes!'. What makes a good writer is the ability to be patient and revise. Finally, talking again about language, she said she aims for unadorned prose. Early drafts might have complex language and lots of descriptive words, but as she revises, she simplifies - her aim is to make herself, as the writer, invisible, and yet achieve a certain effect. MJ was great - very open and willing to talk about her processes, giving us an insight into her books. Everyone in the audience went away buzzing and talking at length about writing!
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Hi Sherryl,
Thanks for posting this. It sounds like it was a great experience being there.It was interesting to hear of Hyland's process. I loved how you explained her aim - to make herself invisible. What a great thing to aspire to. Would love to get a MWF one day. Looking forward to the Brisbane WF coming soon. Festivals get me all revved up and inspired. Love them!
Great post,
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- Sherryl said...
She said a lot of really interesting things - wish I could have taped it for my students.
I'll be at the BWF too - doing school days - but hope to attend some of the main sessions too. Wave if you see me!
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I will jump up and down like an idiot and then introduce myself as the Idiot jumping up and down! Just so you know its me!
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- Kristi Holl said...
Her talk sounds fascinating--I love hearing how others create. I can sure understand why she prefers setting her stories before the age of technology. With cell phones that take photos and movies, you can do things now that makes it harder to paint your characters into a corner!
Kristi Holl
Writer's First Aid blog
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Preseason throwing adjustment paying off for Astros' Robinson Chirinos
Baseball's learning curve is constant, even for a veteran like Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos, who has thrown out two baserunners in the last week using a new throwing motion he picked up during spring training.
Chirinos, who signed as a free agent with the Astros after six years with the Texas Rangers, knocked off A's outfielder Ramon Laureano attempting to steal second in the seventh inning with the Astros leading 2-1.
Monday, he threw out former Rangers teammate Rougned Odor, so he's 2-for-2 for the week after 56 of the previous 59 basestealers were able to advance.
Chirinos credits a spring training change in his throwing motion suggested by bullpen catcher Michael Collins and pitching coach Brent Strom.
"I'm throwing across my body, and it's shorter to get to the spot," he said. "I feel great.
"In the beginning it was different. When you're trying something new from the way I was doing it for so long, it takes time. But now it's happening without me thinking, and it's good."
Astros manager A.J. Hinch, a former catcher, said any catcher needs a pitcher who can hold runners, a good throw and an accurate tag.
"He (Chirinos) is a good catcher. He's thrown out guys before," Hinch said. "He's doing a good job of doing his part."
In addition to his throwing adjustment, Astros starter Collin McHugh said Chirinos has been a quick study in picking up the tendencies and demeanor of the Astros' pitching staff.
"He understands who we are as pitchers and what we want to do out there, and he's able to translate that behind the dish," McHugh said. "He comes built in with a cannon and the ability to change the game in that way. We've seen the last week what he can do with runners on base."
Chirinos, in turn, said he's impressed by the ability of Astros pitchers to mix pitches when they're down in the count.
"These guys can execute. They can use the spin when they're behind for a strike or go down in the zone," he said. "It's hard to find guys who have a fastball and can also throw a breaking pitch when they're down in the count. Tough stuff."
Adjustments, after all, can decide close games such as the Astros' one-run win Friday night.
"As a baseball player, you can always learn something. I don't care if you've been playing 10, 15, 20 years. It's a game of adjustments, and I'm glad that I've been able to do it."


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ROCK FALLS – Plans were made public Tuesday for a four-phase business development project that has started in the city's west-side industrial park.
The city's Industrial Development Commission unanimously approved the sale of 20 acres of land in the business park along Clearwater Drive to corncob processor Best Cob. The city will receive $200,000 for the acreage, which was part of the land it acquired for the construction of its sewer plant.
Best Cob is locally owned, but its manufacturing operations are based in Independence, Iowa. The first phase of the project, which already is underway, is to put up a 83,000-square-foot storage building. The next phase would be a production facility. The third phase would be split between additional storage and manufacturing space, and the fourth stage would be a corporate office.
The company now has corporate operations in both cities, but the new office would make Rock Falls the official headquarters.
The company's corncobs have many industrial uses, including metal finishing, abrasive blasting, animal bedding and feed, lawn care and pesticides, pharmaceuticals, wastewater operations, automotive production, cat litter, and athletic field maintenance.
The contract calls for the land deal to close on or before Nov. 15. Best Cob will receive a grant from the state's EDGE (Economic Development for a Growing Economy) program, which provides tax credits for companies' projects that meet capital investment and job creation and retention criteria. The company still is awaiting word on exactly how much their state incentives will be worth.
"The council had turned the land over to the IDC, but we had been waiting on state paperwork," City Administrator Robbin Blackert said. "We were indemnified so they could start work before the sale and the $200,000 has been held in an escrow account – this is just the formal contract."
Best Cob's operations are highly automated, so new job estimates are between 20 and 30 when all four phases of the project are completed. The tax credit is usually 50% of the income tax withholdings of each new job created, but if the project was deemed to be in an economically challenged area, that percentage jumps to 75%.
The company's Iowa facility has about 46 employees.
Best Cob also will have access to economic incentives within the Whiteside/Carroll Enterprise Zone. The city has agreed to pay for any stormwater drainage work, including retention or detention systems, that needs to be done at the site.
While there will be a 5-year abatement of property taxes, the city stands to make tens of thousands of dollars a month from the company's electric utility bills when the project is completed.
"When the second phase is completed, Best Cob will immediately become the city's top electric user," Blackert said.
The company has agreed to give the city a utility easement for future water infrastructure if more development comes into the area.
The company had no problem with granting the easement, said Shay Moeller, general manager at Best Cob.
"Putting a facility in Illinois, specifically Rock Falls, is a great opportunity for us," Moeller said. "We know the community and the city understood our need to start immediately. The easement will cut the city's expenses for further development."
The company had been renting a storage facility from the city of Sterling at the former Northwestern Steel & Wire site, but the building was in the way of the city's riverfront development plans. The city sold the building to the Greater Sterling Development Corp., who decided to convert it into business incubator space in the city's Meadowland Business Park, where the building was moved to after being dismantled. Work is underway to reassemble and refurbish the building.
The Rock Falls location will be a great fit for improving the company's logistics, which should facilitate growth.
"This site cuts our transportation time and costs tremendously," Moeller said. "It allows us to increase market share and capacity."
The city is also excited about prospects for this project bringing other companies to the industrial park.
"We are pushing the people we sell to to bring additional manufacturing to Rock Falls," Moeller said.
Plans are underway for the manufacturing phase of the project, which the company wants to begin as soon as possible.


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Why Rancho Cordova
You can make a business here.
Rancho Cordova is in the business of making it possible for others to make it here. We are one of the fastest growing cities in the Greater Sacramento Region, thanks to our central location, access to mass transit, close proximity to freight and logistics providers, as well as our own commercial executive airport.
You can make a life here.
Rancho Cordova is a great place to live, work, learn and play. As an emerging urban center, our local businesses are attracting diverse people with equally diverse interests, creating a community of culture-seekers, artists, entrepreneurs, families and fun-lovers.
To learn more about business in Rancho Cordova, take a deeper look into this section and learn about our strategic location, employment base, transportation advantages and more.