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A slow internet connection is frustrating, especially if you don't know why it's slow. If your videos suddenly start buffering or web pages take longer than usual to load, chances are you're not getting enough bandwidth. Let's find out how to increase your bandwidth and improve your browsing.
To fix the problem, we first need to define bandwidth and the impact it has on your connection speeds. When it comes to computers, bandwidth refers to the amount of data that can be downloaded or uploaded from your computer in a set period of time. It's measured and expressed in bits per second (bps).
Your bandwidth is mostly determined by your device, your router, your Internet Service Provider (ISP), and the bandwidth they promised you. However, even if your contract said that your connection speed would be up to 20 Mbps, that doesn't mean you will always get maximum bandwidth – especially if you connect multiple devices to the same network and use them all at once. Why?
Your bandwidth is like a two-lane highway where all the cars (data) travel at the same speed. Driving is fun as long as there aren't too many cars. The more crowded it gets, the slower you'll go. More lanes, or bandwidth, on the highway can solve the problem.
If you think you have a low bandwidth problem, run a speed test and compare the results with the numbers advertised by your ISP. If you only have one device connected to the internet and you are not downloading any files, the results should be close to what you were promised. However, if you tend to have multiple devices connected at once and love streaming videos and sharing files with your friends, it may be that you need more bandwidth.
If you're satisfied with your internet plan and your internet speeds were fine during your test, it's likely the problem lies in:
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Don't miss your chance to watch Steven Mosher TONIGHT on "The World Over with Raymond Arroyo" on EWTN at 8 PM ET.
Steve will be discussing his new book Bully of Asia with Raymond Arroyo. Bully of Asia outlines the growing threat that China poses to the United States and to the peaceful and prosperous world that America guarantees.
Steve will talk with Raymond about how China–firmly under the grip of the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping–is a country that
- created the North Korean nuclear missile threat and is using it for its own purposes
- invented totalitarianism thousands of years ago and still practicing it today
- believes its superior race, culture and political system give it a natural right to universal deference
- in its "Patriotic Education program" teaches its children to hate America for standing in the way of achieving its "Dream" of world domination
- continues to carry out a population control policy that results in tens of million of often forced abortions and sterilizations each year
- warns Catholics that it is illegal to bring their own children to Mass or teach them about the faith and forbids any kind of home schooling
- believes in its manifest destiny to usher in the so-called World of Great Harmony, a new world order centered on and controlled by the Chinese empire
"Americans need to understand that China is not 'peacefully evolving' towards democracy and freedom as we had hoped," says Mosher. "Instead, its new 'Red Emperor', Xi jinping, is carrying out a new reign of terror against his own citizens, particularly Christians and political dissidents. Overseas, it is determined to replace the current world order with one of its own making. A world under Chinese domination would be less free, less democratic, and less open to the Catholic faith that we all practice. miliations, both real and imagined, long ago suffered by China at the hands of the West. I wrote Bully of Asia as a wake up call to Americans, particularly American Christians."
If you don't get the chance to catch Steve on "The World Over with Raymond Arroyo" tonight, encore presentations of tonight's show will re-air at the following times on EWTN:
Friday, Dec. 1 — 1 AM ET
Friday, Dec. 1 — 9 AM ET
Sunday, Dec. 3 — 7 PM ET
Monday, Dec. 4 — 10 PM ET
If you don't have EWTN in your cable TV or satellite line-up, you can watch the World Over live online by following this link.
And just in case you missed it….
You can watch Steve's appearance on Laura Ingraham's The Ingraham Angle on the Fox News Channel from earlier this week by following this link.
On Monday's edition of The Ingraham Angle, Steve discussed with Laura the Communist Chinese Government's attempts to censor Chinese students studying in American universities. The segment where Steve appears starts at 37:05.
Steven W. Mosher is the president of the Population Research Institute and an internationally recognized authority on China. He is also the author of several books on China including Bully of Asia; Broken Earth: The Rural Chinese, A Mother's Ordeal: One Woman's Fight Against China's One-Child Policy; China Misperceived: American Illusions and Chinese Reality; and Hegemon: China's Plan to Dominate Asia and the World; as well as several edited volumes and many scholarly articles, editorials, and opinion pieces.

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Little City Foundation Pre-Vocational Coordinator in IL, United States
Pre-Vocational Coordinator
Job Details
Job Location
Main Campus - Palatine, IL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor's + Master level BCBA req.
Travel Percentage
Job Shift
Business hours w/flexibility
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
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Subject Line: Open Position: Pre-Vocational Coordinator
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This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the Adult Pre-Vocational Program including on-going development of the program's structure, facilitation and implementation of the program's activities and schedule. The Pre-Vocational Coordinator provides behavior intervention and treatment services to the participants of Little City Foundation's Adult Pre-Vocational Program that are individualized, behaviorally-based treatment models consistent with best practice and research on effectiveness that are directly related to an individual's vocational goals. The Pre-Vocational Coordinator conducts appropriate analysis, generates related behavior support & skill acquisition plans, and ensures the effective implementation of all day treatment and programming for individuals on their caseload. As a primary function, the Pre-Vocational Coordinator is responsible for training of staff, program leadership and family (if applicable) to ensure effective implementation of all behavior analytic treatment plan(s), as well as all relevant policies and procedures. The Pre-Vocational Coordinator is responsible for adhering to professional and legal requirements and principles as well as demonstrating sound professional judgment at all times. Prior to receiving Board Certification from the Behavior Analytic Certification Board, The Pre-Vocational Coordinator works under the clinical supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and overall supervision of the Chief Program Officer-LifePath Adult Services.
The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position. The list of essential duties and responsibilities, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the task to be performed. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein is such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Establish, implement and sustain core program structure with consistent evaluation and substitution of appropriate ancillary activities, including community inclusion.
Provide leadership to Pre-Vocational program, including team building, maintenance of relationships to/with stakeholders, development of connections to community based entities.
Maintain open and collaborative relationships with the clinical services team and representatives of Aurora University's Behavior Analysis program in order to fully support applied behavioral analytic approaches to learning and modification.
Fully assesses the individuals on the assigned caseload quarterly, including analysis of vocational skill sets, progress toward vocational independence, and develops written behavior strategies based upon the participant's needs and goals, maintaining client service record.
Monitors progress on at least a monthly basis and more frequently if needed to address issues with the individuals' progress toward vocational goals and objectives. If necessary, update written strategies to reflect progress or emerging needs.
Supervises the implementation of the behavior strategies by training the behavior intern, direct support staff, & program leadership (if applicable) to ensure that they apply the interventions properly, understand the specific services and outcomes for the individual, and know the procedures for reporting progress.
Ensure due process of all behavior reduction plans prior to implementation including Behavior Support Committee Review, guardian approval and Human Rights Committee approval if required.
Complete monthly billing for each individual served and demonstrate fiscal responsibility by meeting minimum monthly billing requirements as determined by direct supervisor, individual certification, and participant/program need.
Ensure that all treatment methodologies are evidence based and reflect the most recent research findings.
Participate on the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for each individual assigned, including assigned residential behavior therapist/analyst in the development of behavior reduction plans that promote continuity across environments.
Provides trainings on ABA and related behavioral concepts during scheduled staff professional development days as requested, as well as crisis support to participants of the Center for Business and Employment (CEBO) as needed.
Maintains American Heart Association certification in First Aid and CPR, if required.
Successfully completes Little City Foundation required training, re-training, and any additional training as required by Little City Foundation policies and practices, or as assigned by his or her immediate supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.
MUST MEET: Minimum qualifications include current certification as a Level 2 Behavior Therapist by the Department of Human Services (Bachelor's degree in a human service field and 1,500 hours of coursework, training and/or supervised professional experience in the application of behavior analysis). Must have completed or be enrolled in a Master's degree program with a course sequence approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Preferred two years' experience with individuals with autism or other developmental and intellectual disabilities in classroom/community settings with a proven ability to communicate effectively within a variety of situations. Experience delegating tasks to direct line professionals in a classroom setting, preferred. Ability to work independently and as a team member. Excellent time management skills.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is subject to standing for prolonged periods; frequently walks, stands, grasps, lifts, holds, or feels objects; occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working and handling equipment. The employee is subject to assist and support up to 25 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis. The employee is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and the ability to operate equipment. Occasional occupational exposure to blood, body fluids,
communicable diseases or other potentially infectious substances (Category II). Typical warehouse environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: The intent of this job description is to provide a representative level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.


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HUTCHINSON BRACKET: DAY ONE – The top seeds – the UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND ARTS OF OKLAHOMA DROVERS – took an 8-0 1st Inning lead over the 4th seeded MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE MUSTANGS. The Drovers never looked back and totaled the Mustangs TWENTY-FOUR to ONE! ### Earlier in the day the aforementioned Morningside College defeated the 5th seeded MAYVILLE STATE COMETS in a 6-0 shutout ### And in a 3 seed over 2 seed upset the WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY PIONEERS doubled up on the TABOR COLLEGE BLUE JAYS 4-2.
LAWRENCEVILLE BRACKET: DAY ONE – The 2nd seeded INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST GRENADIERS stayed true to form, putting up 8 runs to the 4 scored by the 3rd seeded LINDSEY WILSON COLLEGE BLUE RAIDERS ### The top seeds – the GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE GRIZZLIES – won a 3-0 shutout of the 5th seeded UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA THUNDERBIRDS ### In the early game those Thunderbirds crushed the 4th seeded OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TIGERS to the tune of 12-2.
KINGSPORT BRACKET: DAY ONE – The (5) UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE (OH) RED STORM won a 5-4 upset over the (4) INDIANA TECH WARRIORS (should be the Hoplites) ### In the night game that same Red Storm team went on to lose to the (1) TENNESSEE WESLEYAN COLLEGE BULLDOGS by a score of 15-4 ### And the (3) SAINT THOMAS UNIVERSITY BOBCATS surprised the (2) MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE KNIGHTS in a 2-1 nailbiter.
SANTA BARBARA BRACKET: DAY ONE – This Bracket's top seeded WESTMONT COLLEGE WARRIORS eviscerated the (4) WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY CRUSADERS by a count of FOURTEEN to ONE ### Earlier William Carey University won a 7-6 Instant Classic over the (5) COLLEGE OF IDAHO COYOTES ### And the (3) MASTER'S COLLEGE MUSTANGS dragged down the (2) MADONNA UNIVERSITY CRUSADERS 7-1.
FAULKNER BRACKET: DAY ONE – The (2) VANGUARD UNIVERSITY LIONS notched a tidy 4-1 victory over the (3) TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY RAMS ### The (1) FAULKNER UNIVERSITY EAGLES (should be the Furies) handily defeated the (4) CENTRAL METHODIST UNIVERSITY EAGLES 7-2 ### In the early game Central Methodist University doubled up on the (5) TEXAS A&M AT TEXARKANA (yawn) EAGLES (should be the Texarkans) by a score of 14-7.
GRAND RAPIDS BRACKET: DAY ONE – The (4) CLARKE UNIVERSITY CRUSADERS defeated the (5) SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY COUGARS in a 3-1 affair ### In the night game the (1) BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY BRUINS won a 1-0 Pitcher's Duel over those same Crusaders ### And the (3) DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY PANTHERS toppled the (2) YORK COLLEGE PANTHERS in a 4-2 catfight.


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Weighing the Benefits of Manual and Automatic Entrance Doors: A Comparison
Most business owners know that the exteriors of their storefronts, restaurants, offices, and other businesses can make or break a customer's first impression of a company. In addition to creating a professional aesthetic for your business's brick and mortar location, using the right kind of entry door is also the best way to impress customers before they even walk into the building. There are many different kinds of doors on the market, and they range from manual commercial entrance doors to various types of automatic entrance doors.
Just as every business is different, so, too, is a business's security needs when it comes to entry doors. Both manual and automatic doors have their advantages, and business owners need to know that making the right decision can be a crucial move. If you're considering new doors for your commercial property, here is a quick breakdown concerning the benefits of each door type.
The Benefits of Manual Commercial Entrance Doors
1. Less maintenance: Because manual doors don't require electricity to operate, you won't have to worry about needing power to let your customers in and out of the building. You also won't have to worry about your doors getting stuck open or shut during peak business hours.
2. Individualized security: With a manual door, you can also inquire about installing your own security system. There are many ways to customize the locks on your door, whether you prefer a key or an electronic system (or both).
3. Greater choices: With a manual entrance door, you'll get a greater choice in styles than you would with most electronic doors. This can allow you to customize your business's appearance more, and it can even bring a "home-like" appearance to small businesses.
The Benefits of Automatic Entrance Doors
1. More energy efficiency: Automatic entrance doors will open and close only when they need to. Therefore, you won't have to worry about doors being left open by accident, letting heat out in the winter and air conditioning out in the summer.
2. Better security: Automatic sliding glass doors may sound fragile because they contain glass, but they actually provide great protection from the elements and other hazards. The doors themselves can be locked when you need them to be, and you can select additional security for them, also.
3. Greater accessibility: Because your automatic sliding doors or automatic swing doors let everyone in and out of the building easily, you can ensure that all of your customers and employees have fair access to your facility. For shoppers, automatic opening doors are also useful when leaving with a large amount of purchases.
In the United States alone, there are over 12,000 window and door installation businesses, with over 100,000 employees collectively. With those kinds of numbers, finding a window and door expert for your business should be easy when you search in your area. If you would like to find a commercial entrance door installation service, be sure to hire a trusted company near you. Want more suggestions for your business? Be sure to leave us a comment below or leave one detailing your experience with your commercial doors.


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The Lux TX9100U's design and features offers all the advantages of a programmable thermostat. Your house heating system can be smartly operated by only drawing power when necessary, helping you save money on energy bills, as well as being eco-friendly.
Here is for an in-depth review and lay out of all the features, as well as the pros and cons of this thermostat, so you can decide if this model is the right option for you.
Top Features
The Lux TX9100U model, unlike many of their more modern programmable counterparts, does not offer cutting edge technology like wi-fi connection or geofencing. But that don't mean that this model can't be the best option for you.
The main features of the Lux TX9100U model includes:
Being under $50.00, its price is quite affordable and is a pretty good investment that makes up for the amount of energy and money you would otherwise have spent over the years.
Pros and Cons
Overall, the Lux TX9100U offers all the features of a basic programmable thermostat, but unlike many other high-tech enthusiastic gadgets, this one has just enough features and guarantee to do its job exceedingly well, as it is highly accurate and built to last.
The specific pros of this model include:
On the contrary, there are not that many cons outside of this being an even more basic design unit than the TX9600TS, so that what you see is all you'll get with this.
The cons of the TX9100U include:
Instruction and Installation
Of all the Lux thermostats, the TX9100U is the easiest to install.
Basically, all you need to do is to remove the previous thermostat and wire the cables according to the wiring diagram that comes in the user manual. Finally, you put the batteries in, attach the thermostat to the wall and you're done.
Nonetheless, one thing that you should keep in mind is that you need to keep an eye on the wire setup, so you can properly label and connect the wires to the platform.
There are times where a series of factors can lead to the thermostat to malfunction and shut off.
That's why we went through the official TX9100U troubleshooting manual to list some of the main issues that might affect the temperature regulations of the model, along with possible resolutions that can help to figure out these issues.
Make sure to
Scan the user manual for the setup options as the tree different revisions of this unity vary on the change of the setup options.
Fan will not turn off
Misread temperature
Scan the user manual to confirm correct set temperature. The "SET" sign should be displayed on screen
Second stage or AUX heating is not found
Emergency heat won't turn on
Heats or cools more than 5 degrees past its displayed set temperature
(this may take up to 5 minutes)
No heat/cool when expected
Bottom Line
In short, the Lux TX9100U thermostat is a basic, highly compatible and easy to operate model, that is very inexpensive and provides all the necessary features that allows you to save a big amount of energy throughout the years.
However, even though most of the time the model seems to perform very well there can be some issues with the battery. If that happens make sure to immediately contact Lux customer support so they can help you out with any issue you might have.


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Be on the lookout: Bear spotted in Ewing Township
Ewing has become the latest New Jersey town to be on the lookout for bears after a homeowner said she was visited twice.
Mayor Bert Steinmann and Ewing Police warned residents of the sighting in the Mercer County township's Mountain View section, a more rural area north of Route 95 near the border with Hopewell.
"If you see a bear, please move to a safe location and call 911 immediately," Steinmann said in a statement that asked residents to secure trash cans and take in bird feeders.
Wendy Robinson, who lives on Willis Drive, told NJ Advance Media a bear showed up in her backyard on Sunday morning standing over her bird feeder before running. Robinson said a bear visited her backyard on April 24 and thinks they are living in the neighborhood's Banchoff Park, which is located near Lore Elementary School.
The news site reports a bear was also spotted at a home on nearby Nursery Road in Hopewell.
According to the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife there were 442 incidents involving bears reported to the division this year through May 20, which is down from the same period in 2015. Most of those incidents were classified as involving garbage, nuisance or property damage. Five involved home entry according to Fish & Game.
The DEP offers these "common sense safety tips" for those encountering a bear.
- Never feed or approach a bear!
- Remain calm if you encounter a bear. Do not run from it.
- Make the bear aware of your presence by speaking in an assertive voice, singing, clapping your hands, or making other noises.
- Make sure the bear has an escape route.
- If a bear enters your home, provide it with an escape route by propping all doors open.
- Avoid direct eye contact, which may be perceived by a bear as a challenge. Never run from a bear. Instead, slowly back away.
- To scare the bear away, make loud noises by yelling, banging pots and pans or using an airhorn. Make yourself look as big as possible by waving your arms. If you are with someone else, stand close together with your arms raised above your head.
- The bear may utter a series of huffs, make popping jaw sounds by snapping its jaws and swat the ground. These are warning signs that you are too close. Slowly back away, avoid direct eye contact and do not run.
- If a bear stands on its hind legs or moves closer, it may be trying to get a better view or detect scents in the air. It is usually not a threatening behavior.
- Black bears will sometimes "bluff charge" when cornered, threatened or attempting to steal food. Stand your ground, avoid direct eye contact, then slowly back away and do not run.
- If the bear does not leave, move to a secure area.
- Report black bear damage or nuisance behavior to the DEP's 24-hour, toll-free hotline at 1-877-WARN DEP (1-877-927-6337).
- Families who live in areas frequented by black bears should have a "Bear Plan" in place for children, with an escape route and planned use of whistles and air horns.
- Black bear attacks are extremely rare. If a black bear does attack, fight back!


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Facebook, the home to over 50 gender identity options, has taken a bit of a bigoted turn this week by suspending the profiles of drag queens whose accounts are under their stage names. Artists are being forcefully logged out and left messages providing instructions on how to change their stage names to their legal names, in accordance with Facebook's "real names" policy.
What? According to that real name policy, "the name you use should be your real name as it would be listed on your credit card, driver's license or student ID."
I just did a quick check of my own friends list and saw that every person who uses a false name still has an active account. None of those people happen to be drag queens, though. I mean, I literally have a friend whose account name is the equivalent of "Sunshine N Happiness"* and it's still accessible.
Obviously, this isn't going over very well. One queen, Sister Roma—shown on the left in the photo above, described what happened to her: "I was automatically logged out and told my account was suspended because it appears that I'm not using my real name," she told The Daily Dot. Roma, who has been using Facebook under her stage name since 2008, has now changed her profile to reflect her legal name, Michael Williams.
Facebook insists the name requirements are an attempt to make the Facebook community a safer space, but Sister Roma and other queens would disagree. In fact, the "sister" in Sister Roma comes from the fact that Roma is part of a community service LGBT organization called Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
It's hard to understand how a human rights activist and artist poses some sort of threat simply by using her stage name. It's especially hard to understand when Facebook has ignored their own rules plenty of times in the past, such as in May, when Daniel Rey Wolfe, a Marine veteran, documented his suicide on his profile. Much to the horror of family and friends who tried to intervene before it was too late, Facebook at first refused to remove the imagery after Wolfe's death. It took much wrangling from family, friends, and veterans groups before they finally did.
I, myself, have scrolled upon an auto-play video that showed a man committing suicide with a firearm. The video was anonymous, taken from some other source, and shared by one of those numerous profiles we all loathe whose sole goals are to be as viral as possible. I reported the video and was eventually sent an email that said it had been reviewed and found to not violate Facebook's community standards in regards to graphic content, which has a specific section on self harm.
Some have hypothesized that this may be an attempt by Facebook to better monetize the profiles of performers, forcing artists to adopt "fan page" type profile pages where stage names are allowed. This would in turn force performers to pay for sponsored posts if they want the same type of visibility on their friends' timelines that they previously enjoyed with their personal profile pages.
But, again, this doesn't seem to be the case. Sister Roma provided The Daily Dot with screen shots of what appear to be private Facebook chats between her and another Sister. The chat was censored, by Facebook, for containing spam. Let me say that again: private chat messages between two users were censored by Facebook. The portions of that chat that were censored? They were all in regards to the name change policy.
Another performer who reluctantly acquiesced to the name change, Honey LaBronx, described it by saying, "I don't know if non-drag performers can really understand how degrading it is. Seriously it's a step above feeling like a wet cat." It's more than just demoralizing, though, it's potentially dangerous. A Change.org petition started in the hopes of getting Facebook to reverse their position states that the policy change can put drag queens and others at a very real risk for harm:
Victims of abuse, trans people, queer people who are not able to be safely "out," and performers alike need to be able to socialize, connect, and build communities on social media safely. By forcing us to use our "real" names, it opens the door to harassment, abuse, and violence.
I don't know what Facebook's end game is going to be with this, or what their real motivations are with the enforcement of their name policy, but from where I stand, it looks like discrimination, plain and simple. Identity is a complicated issue already, even before one considers how a lack of autonomy in regards to identity can become a liability to one's personal safety. And for a company that has previously refused to remove images of beheadings, animal abuse, gender-based hate speech, and suicide, suddenly deciding that performers are dangerous is absurd.
Edit: It should be noted that Facebook's real name policy doesn't apply to "verified" celebrities who have more than 20,000 subscribers, according to this New York Times article from 2012. That verification process still demands those celebrities to use their legal names in the information section of their pages, as well as a photo from an official ID.
What Facebook is failing to understand, though, is that a drag identity is every bit as valid an identity for many queens as their legal names. The Change.org petition speaks to the importance of that identity. Allowing private individuals to keep names built from puns or inside jokes who are literally only known by such a name on Facebook while telling queens and other individuals on the trans spectrum that they aren't real enough, that the identities they have been known by, online and off, sometimes for decades, aren't legitimate is more than just offensive, it is discrimination. Full stop.
Edit 2: For any who wish to argue the position that using legal names somehow prevents or reduces online bullying, user surrogatekey has compiled several sources disproving such assumptions. Surrogatekey's comment can be found below or by clicking here.
*Due to doxxing concerns, I'm not using the exact words she chose, but that's the gist of the name she chose.
Top image courtesy Business Insider.


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These poses are everywhere.
From halo brows to plaid hair.
Prep your feeds.
Hint: We're not talking about the drape.
What a time to be alive.
Brace yourself for the flood of pics from NASA's new experiment.
The inflatable pool toy is set to replace the ubiquitous swan.
Vogue ad Instagram seems to think so.


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Oh Snap! We say "with God all things are possible" and we've heard, "faith "worketh" by love." But hello! Not your love, as I used to think, but His Love! Rather, your revelation of His love (for you and them).
It is impossible to show the love of God without knowing how much God loves you first… It is impossible to exercise true Faith without knowing how much God loves you first.
Spend more time receiving God's love today.
In the words of JC Lodge: "Someone loves you honey! 🙂
I know it's been a while. I've been blogging inspiration, thinking again and all things Barre and Karingah over at www.passionbarre.com
You should go hang out there for a few minutes.


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Three weeks can go by in what feels like a moment. Three weeks can make a huge difference. That is what I presume the German parties tell themselves looking at their schedule leading up to the German Federal Election taking place 24th September.
After fierce battles in previous major elections in The Netherlands and France, that boiled down to established parties facing off against populist and right centered candidates, many expected a similar situation in Germany. The AFD (Alternative for Germany), after all, has had some success in recent years, feeding off the refugee crisis slowly spinning out of control, Terror Attacks and a surge in followers, reaching new heights in selected state elections. The German Federal Election is different though, isn't it?
Germany is currently ruled by a "Major Coalition", consisting of the two main established parties CDU/CSU (Christian Democrats) and SPD (Social Democrats) with the CDU providing Chancellor Angela Merkel. Merkel has been holding office for 12 years straight and is looking for another four-year extension, and things do look good so far, but more on this later.
The Face-Off That Never Was
With the Social Democrats being part of the government, yet having a lower seat count, they have been able to collaborate and shape the country in the past four years to a certain degree. However, compromises had to be made. Merkel's CDU has undoubtedly been shifting further left during her time as chancellor, still there do remain enough topics where agreements couldn't be reached. This and the fact that it has been 12 years since the SPD was able to rule the country with an appointed chancellor, made this election cycle critical to be able to final seize more control and power instead of just treading alongside the CDU. The 2017 German Federal Election could have been an incredible opportunity for the party, and they were determined to try something new.
Hopes were high when the SPD made Martin Schulz head of the party and official candidate for the 2017 election. Schulz had previously been President of the European Parliament and was about to face the perhaps most powerful political figurehead within the EU. It promised to be an interesting Face-Off and a hard fought campaign, yet three weeks before German citizens are about to spend their Sunday throwing marked papers into ballots, none of that seems to happen.
According to recent polls, CDU/CSU are leading with about 38% followed by the SPD with a meager 24% and the other major parties sitting at around 7-9% each and 5% shared among the smaller parties.
Was that it already?
However tense and exciting the initial predictions might have been, the current state of the 2017 German Federal Election couldn't be less exciting. Merkel seems to have almost lost any interesting in stirring up anything and plays it safe. Martin Schulz and the SPD seem eager, but in the end, cannot be described as anything but harmless.
Even though they won't battle for the position of chancellor, the AFD might, after all, be the biggest surprise of the election. Though currently predicted to sit at about 9%, bear in mind this is their second federal election after barely scraping by the 5% hurdle in 2013, getting no seats in the parliament. This will most likely be a historic election for the populistic and right oriented party. Their ability to sway a lot of previous non-voters is especially worrying, especially since the FAZ reported that approximately 46% of voters have not yet decided who to vote for (as of 08/22/2017), the highest number in 20 years.
The missing dynamic and felt lack of choices does not improve things either. According to the same survey, 45% of voters believe the outcome is pretty much determined at this point, expressing a sincere feeling of boredom and lack of interest, confirmed by the previously mentioned number of undecided voters.
Three Weeks Until the 2017 German Federal Election
As said in the very first sentence, three weeks can go by in a moment's notice, yet they can have a severe impact. Especially looking at the number of undecided people eligible to vote, there is a lot of shifting still possible coming from these early polls. The utterly uninteresting campaigning so far has not done the German Federal Election any favors, and that might hurt Germany the most either by a lower than expected turnout (previous Federal Elections had a turnout of above 70%) or by voters making impulsive decisions that could benefit a party like the AFD.
The party could maybe jump as high as 20% which they seem to see as a realistic number to strive for. We have seen how a low turnout can affect the outcome of an election last year when Donald Trump won the American Election ever so slightly, something that is very unlikely to happen in the German Federal Election, yet that is exactly what Americans thought as well.
That also means not everything is lost for Schulz though, especially since a candidate debate will take place tonight on German television, which, if we look at undecided voters, could generate a bit of momentum. Especially since Angela Merkel never exactly thrived at candidate debates in the past. This could indeed still turn out to become an interesting final stretch.
Let's hope so, for the sake of German politics and an at least partially interesting German Federal Election.
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Lending an ear, granting a voice
Excerpts from comments delivered during the launch yesterday of the book "Towards Adult Faith: Essays on Believing" by Asuncion David Maramba.
This book launch, and indeed this book, couldn't have been better timed. It coincides with an extraordinary gathering taking place at the Vatican, with the world's bishops meeting to talk about marriage, divorce, contraception, abortion, sexual minorities and other social issues on which it was commonly believed that the Church had taken a fixed, unchanging, unyielding stance.
But as commentators and observers at the Synod of Bishops on the Family are discovering, the so-called "fixed, unchanging and unyielding" stance of the Church on these realities of life may be in for some revisions, or at least some softening and flexibility on the part of the institutional Church. As Pope Francis urged the more than 200 senior Catholic bishops in Rome, they should not "impose" what he called "intolerable moral burdens" on the faithful.
If that softening and flexibility do result from the synod, much of it could be attributed to the sharing gathered from lay people, specifically 12 Catholic married couples invited to speak before the gathering who, in the words of John Allen Jr. of the website Crux, "have stolen the show" at the synod.
To be sure, the lay couples are there simply as "auditors," taking part in the discussions but without the right to vote. But what they had to say were enough to provoke, disturb and elicit reactions—if not yet vocally from the bishops, at least from the media and other lay observers.
An Australian couple, Ron and Mavis Pirola who have been married for 55 years with four children, extolled the gift of intimacy, describing it as the outward expression "of our longing to be intimate with each other," and saying that marriage "is a sexual sacrament with its fullest expression in sexual intercourse."
The Pirolas also championed if not the equal rights, then at least the right to mercy and compassion, of gay men and lesbians. They cited the example of friends whose gay son wanted to bring his partner home for Christmas. The couple's response, they said, was simply: "He's our son." Bishops and priests, the Pirolas suggested, could learn from their friends "about how to strike a balance between upholding church teaching and showing mercy and compassion."
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Another couple, the Filipinos Cynthia and George Campos, who are connected with the group "Couples for Christ," gave a testimony on the personal tests they had undergone, as well as their struggles with Church hierarchy.
They spoke of trying to launch an outreach program for couples in "irregular situations," such as couples who weren't married in the Church, or living together without marriage, or whose marriages had broken down and then found themselves in other relationships even without annulment. But, said the Camposes, the idea was shot down because Church officials told them their group was meant "only for couples married in the Church." They pleaded for "more enlightened pastoral charity" from priests and bishops, more "inclusive participation" in Church life, and, in Allen's analysis, "a case for a more open-door policy on Catholicism, trying to gather in people who run afoul of the rules rather than turning them away."
The interventions by lay couples led a Vatican analyst to observe that "married people need to be heard. Gay people and their struggles need to be heard. Single mothers need to be heard. It won't do for a bunch of celibate men, so-called, to be parsimonious with God's mercy."
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And that, in a nutshell, is what the author of "Towards Adult Faith," my friend and colleague Asuncion David Maramba, says in her book and in the columns she has written in the last 29 years.
It is her contention, although this has become a concentration of hers only in the past two decades or so, that the Church, the institutional Church, should listen more to the faithful, lending not just a respectful ear but also a stronger voice to lay men and women. And that, as shown by the example of the two couples who addressed the Synod of Bishops, by their testimony and lived experience, the laity have a lot to teach our teachers on matters both spiritual and practical.
For in electing for the celibate life, our church leaders—nuns, priests, bishops—have cut themselves off from a vital, life-affirming aspect of human existence. I will not go into the reasons for and against celibacy. But I will go into the need for our spiritual guides to reach out to lay people struggling with the gifts of attraction, arousal, intimacy and fulfillment and to engage in respectful dialogue with them.
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Maramba's writing, in the last two years or so, were provoked in large part by the contentious debate over the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law, questioning the quick and harsh condemnation of its supporters by critics and clerics.
But the tone of her columns and commentaries was far from harsh and hurtful. Instead, to my mind, it was often gentle, if provocative. I got the sense that her words were coming from a believer who was pained by what she had been hearing or reading, who was earnestly pleading for a more understanding, open and generous sharing of thoughts and feelings.
I don't think Maramba writes of the Church out of a sense of outrage or pique. Instead, I believe that it is the willingness to speak out and point out weaknesses or wrongs that distinguishes the true believer who loves the faith from one meekly accepting everything without letting it penetrate one's heart, soul and conscience.
May more follow her brave and compassionate example!
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During the last two years of UPA rule, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) was conspicuous by its lack of productive activity. Mr Kapil Sibal who became the Minister in charge of the minister was involved more in the politicking around Baba Ramdev and other dirty tricks management to the extent that even critical aspects of Governance got neglected.
Naavi.org has been crying out about this lack of Governance particularly the fact that no appointment was made to the position of the Chair person of Cyber Appellate Tribunal (CAT). Though the Government had the time to appoint a member Cyber CAT who was a former judge of Madras High Court, he was never designated the "Chair person" and had to cool his heels without any activity for 9 months before retiring. It was amazing how Mr Kapil Sibal was unmindful of the insult he was heaping on Justice S.K.Krishnan who waited for his turn to bat while the ministry wanted to bring in a junior advocate as the Chairperson. Obviously the Chief Justice of India whose concurrence was required never agreed to this proposal and continued to ask for alternate names from the Ministry. True to the arrogant style of Governance pursued by UPA, the ministry preferred to keep the CAT closed rather than agree to suggest an alternate name. MR Sibal had time to appoint a "Head of Department of CAT" and also a "Technical Member for CAT" but had no time or desire to appoint a Chairperson though without such a person the entire establishment remained defunct.
As a result, the Cyber Judiciary system in India came to a standstill in the country. Several cyber crime victims who were waiting for justice could not proceed with their cases and had to keep waiting for the Government to act. To compound the problem, Mr M.N.Vidyashankar, adjudicator of Karnataka delivered a bizarre judgement in favour of Axis Bank with an opinion that "No corporate entity can invoke Section 43 of the Information Technology Act 2008 nor any complaint can be launched on a corporate entity under the section by any other person". Even an appeal against such a blatantly wrong award got stuck in Mr Kapil Sibal's desire to get his favoured person into the chair of the CAT.
Despite several attempts by the undersigned to take up the matter with Karnataka Human Rights Commission and Karnataka High Court, the matter remained unresolved since Karnataka High Court also failed to understand the impact and refused to take on the Central Government.
Now the hope is back. We hope that good days will be here again. We are waiting for the new Minister of MCIT from the Modi Government to take charge when we will renew our efforts to open the eyes of the minister to this gross injustice that Cyber Crime victims are suffering since June 2011 because of UPA's inaction.
Naavi.org has earlier provided several writeups on how CAT was left languishing and there is no need to repeat it here. Those who are interested may kindly go through the earlier articles.


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Running with you the Sales Rep
Yes still important today to take lunch, no not by yourself, but with,
- current clients, to ensure on going relationship building( talk about what you have in common, some business talk will be raised by your client, not you)
- networking lunch, for referral's over time, yes over time,
- prospects those that you want to do business with, lay the relationship, trust foundation.
Pretty simple, but too many reps meet for a pint after work or three our four, only good if you have had a long relationship.
Being a Pro is still important.
Knowledge comes but WISDOM lingers " A L Tennyson"


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For in-depth information on various Big Data technologies, check out my free e-book "Introduction to Big Data".
An inner join operation combines two data sets, A and B, to produce a third one containing all record pairs from A and B with matching attribute value. The sort-merge join algorithm and hash-join algorithm are two common alternatives to implement the join operation in a parallel data flow environment. In sort-merge join, both A and B are sorted by the join attribute and then compared in sorted order. The matching pairs are inserted into the output stream. The hash-join first prepares a hash table of the smaller data set with the join attribute as the hash key. Then we scan the larger dataset and find the relevant rows from the smaller dataset by searching the hash table.
There are several ways to implement join in MapReduce, e.g. reduce-side join and map-side join. The reduce-side join is a straightforward approach that takes advantage of that identical keys are sent to the same reducer. In the reduce-side join, the output key of Mapper has to be the join key so that they reach the same reducer. The Mapper also tags each dataset with an identity to differentiate them in the reducer. With secondary sorting on the dataset identity, we ensure the order of values sent to the reducer, which generates the matched pairs for each join key. Because two datasets are usually in different formats, we can use the class
MultipleInputs to setup different
InputFormat and
Mapperfor each input path. The reduce-side join belongs to the sort-merge join family and scales very well for large datasets. However, it may be less efficient in the case of data skew where a dataset is significantly smaller than the other.
If one dataset is small enough to fit into the memory, we may use the memory-based map-side join. In this approach, the Mappers side-load the smaller dataset and build a hash table of it during the setup, and process the rows of the larger dataset one-by-one in the map function. To efficiently load the smaller dataset in every Mapper, we should use the
DistributedCache. The
DistributedCache is a facility to cache application-specific large, read-only files. An application specifies the files to be cached by
Job.addCacheFile(URI). The MapReduce framework will copy the necessary files on to the slave node before any tasks for the job are executed on that node. This is much more efficient than that copying the files for each Mapper. Besides, we can declare the hash table as a static field so that the tasks running successively in a JVM will share the data using the task JVM reuse feature. Thus, we only need to load the data only once for each JVM.
The above map-side join is fast but only works when the smaller dataset fits in the memory. To avoid this pitfall, we can use the multi-phrase map-side join. First we run a MapReduce job on each dataset that uses the join attribute as the Mapper's and Reducer's output key and have the same number of reducers for all datasets. In this way, all datasets are sorted by the join attribute and have the same number of partitions. In second phrase, we use
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Emily Brooks
Teacher - BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
We welcome Emily as she joins us in 2019/20 to teach Street & Contemporary
Emily has recently graduated from the University of Chichester Conservatoire in Musical Theatre. She has been dancing since the age of 3 and has has training from top West End and theatre professionals in many dance styles.
Emily has gained many titles including 3 gold medals at the Dance World Cup 2015 & 2017. She is now continuing to progress her career auditioning for performance roles across the south coast.
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The Bahamian health minister says the death toll of at least 30 could be "significantly higher" on Abaco and Grand Bahama islands from Hurricane Dorian.
Freelance reporter Kimberly Mullings agrees that the death toll is likely to climb much higher.
"I have watched people who've rescued more than 70 people in a matter of hours and if those 70 people can tell you how many of their relatives they watched go under – or something like that, I'm pretty sure the number is more than 30."
She tells the KABCthe government is struggling to provide basic services.
"It's about five days since people have had water to drink. Our water was shut off on Sunday at 7 p.m. The government is collecting everything and then trying to disseminate. People can't wait for things to be distributed as slow as that."
Meanwhile, the United Nations is sending ready-to-eat meals, providing satellite communications equipment, generators and airlift storage units. Companies such as Royal Caribbean and American Airlines also have been donating supplies.
If you want to help Bahamians in their time of need, Sacramento Kings player Buddy Hield has set up a GoFundMe fundraiser. Go to: www.GoFundMe.com/f/r28pr-hurricane-dorian-relief-in-the-bahamas.
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Many agency realize the importance of having a blogsite but they don't understand what the importance is. As a consequence, many blogs across the country are sadly being abandoned and neglected through no fault of their own.
All agencies, large or small, should have at least a blogsite. But what do you do with that blog? If you own a business, then you are hopefully very passionate about what you do or sell, right? Ok, so blog about it!
Yup, it's as simple as that. The No. 1 rule of writing is to write what you know. But the No. 1 rule of Internet marketing is to engage your audience with something free and valuable, like information. If you can turn your blog into a go-to information center for your readers, they will want to read it.
Readers may then start to read your blog every day and pass the word around that your blog is great resource for learning about (fill in the blank). The goal is to create a trust factor with your readers by offering them good, insightful and helpful information. After trust is achieved, readers may venture to other areas of your site and, eventually, they may buy something.
Luckily, the benefits of blogging don't stop there. Your search engine rankings are also more likely to improve with daily blog posts, since fresh and relevant content is a metric that search engine crawlers look for.
As a result, the more fresh and original content you post on your blog, the more authority you demand with the search engines. In fact, some agencies that don't have the time to write daily blog posts for their site can simply order their blog posts from a certain SEO company that offers custom content creation – what a great idea!
A huge mistake that many uninformed people make while trying to get in on this trendy action is blogging for other people. By 'other people' I mean other sites that serve as an aggregate for blogs. Basically, you sign up on a Web site and they give you a space on that site to start a blog.
What you are essentially doing is giving away fantastic, fresh and original content to another Web site, which they use to keep their rankings up. Instead, you want to be sure that you are writing on your own blog which is installed on your own Web site (if you have a website that it). That way you get to reap the benefits of your own writing and improve the rankings of your own Web site.
The key to blogging for the purpose of attracting potential clients involves several things.
First, you need to make sure that the information or opinions that you are offering are interesting, insightful or helpful for your readers. Then you need to make sure that you are writing in such a manner that everyone can understand it, but not be bored with it. You don't have to insert every semicolon and you don't have to use long words. But you also don't want to write something that may make some people think English is your second language.
Finally, don't hesitate to drop subtle incentives for your readers to actually pick up the phone and ask questions or inquire about services.
Of course, after reading my blog post, you are anxious to get a blog of your own and start blogging! But what do you do if you don't have a blog? You can ask your Web site developer to install a blog for you or you can give PROJECT MIIA a call and ask us what's the simplest way to install a blog on your site is? We highly recommend WordPress, which is a popular (and free!) blogging platform that works well in tandem with SEO Plugins; but every site is made differently, so this doesn't apply for everyone.
At the end of the day, you want to be sure that you are having fun with your blog and that your readers are having fun too! They should learn something new or insightful from your posts and they should possibly get a laugh or two out of it, as well. Whichever direction you decide to take your blog, just be sure to promote it like none other. Blast links from all your social media sites and have your friends or employees do the same.
Anymore questions? You know where to find me. In the meantime, happy blogging!Special thanks to Dayna Fields


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A group of Nelson supporters have organised a meeting for me in the Sports Hall of the Nelson Suburban Club, 168 Tahunanui Road on Wednesday 13 February at 7.30pm.
So if you're in the top of the South please do come along.
I'll be flying in on the morning of the 12th and returning late on the 14th, and hoping to meet as many of you as possible in between.
This will be the first of many meetings for the year, with Napier and Havelock North hopefully on 11 March, Wanganui on 28 March and Waikanae on 22 April.
But first, I have a rather exciting next engagement, which should really raise the Treatygate profile.
Stay tuned for more. 🙂


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Angela Ioannou
Job title Area Fitness Manager
Employer Everyone Active
As gym Area Manager tell us a little bit about your role, who you work for, and what you do…
I work for Everyone Active, one of the leading gym operators with 160 sites across England as the Area Fitness Manager of the South East region. I oversee 23 gym fitness sites, including those in Basildon, Havering, Barking & Dagenham, East Herts, Westminster and Westway, which are known for offering members well-equipped gyms, swimming pools and other such facilities.
What are your main responsibilities?
As the Area Fitness Manager, I am in charge of ensuring that all fitness-based gym sessions are delivered to the standard we consider appropriate at all of our sites. We want to ensure we are offering our members the best service possible, whilst consistently hitting and over achieving on all our internal KPIs – including member retention rates, class occupancy numbers etc.
What do you enjoy most about your role?
I think the best part about working with such a great organisation is having the opportunity to see the smiles on members faces as they enjoy their time at our centres and see the impressive results they are making. The gym and exercise classes are not just places to work out, but also provide the opportunity for individuals to escape from their busy everyday lives, socialise with others and focus on their goals and enjoying themselves. It is great to know we are a part of that.
What are the biggest challenges in your role, or facing your industry generally?
The industry is an extremely competitive one, with new gym facilities popping up all over the place, offering different methods of training and equipment for all types of clientele. We are currently seeing many budget gyms, as well as specialist and boutiques opening all the time, meaning that we need to keep ahead of the trends and look at moving our fitness offering forward, providing members with the latest services and programmes to keep them motivated and engaged.
"The gym and exercise classes are not just places to work out, but also provide the opportunity for individuals to escape from their busy everyday lives, socialise with others and focus on their goals and enjoying themselves."
What opportunities are there in your industry for young people in 2018?
The great thing about the fitness industry is that you can never stop learning as there is always new research being released about the latest training methods and techniques. Whether it's gaining a new class qualification or studying for a specialist area of expertise, the possibilities are endless, and we encourage young people to get involved as much as possible. There are plenty of opportunities for those from the age of 16+ to complete their coaching and training qualifications and we want those with certifications to apply for roles within our centres and lead from the front, encouraging others to do the same.
Tell us a bit about your career path to this point.
I have been involved in fitness for over 10 years, working at a number of locations along the way. After completing my fitness training qualifications, I worked at Loughton Leisure Centre as a Fitness Motivator and since then have worked my way up with Everyone Active, moving from a Fitness Manager role at Hartham LC and Basildon Sporting Village into my current area role. I have been looking after the South East region as the Area Fitness Manager since 2013.
What experience, and extracurricular activities, does your kind of career require?
I would say that in order to succeed as an area manager at a company like Everyone Active, you need a strong background working on the gym floor, leading exercise classes and training clients. This experience allows you to fully understand member's needs, what works well and where improvements can be made. I originally got into the industry through teaching group exercise classes and have continued to run classes throughout my career. I believe this ensures I have first-hand experience of working with members, knowing what sort of goals they are keen to achieve and finding solutions to do so.
What skills do you think are required to make a good fitness manager/Personal Trainer?
I think that the best kind of personal trainers are confident in their abilities to work with and communicate with all types of people. They work with whatever challenges present themselves and care about finding solutions to help other people achieve their goals. Skills required for management positions and personal training are quite similar in the fact that you need to know how to get the most out of the person or people you are working with.
"I think that the best kind of personal trainers are confident in their abilities to work with and communicate with all types of people."
What are you looking for when it comes to recruiting? What makes people stand out?
We are always looking for people who are motivated, driven to learn and improve, and want to bring out the best in people. We want our staff to be proactive, with the desire to succeed in the fitness industry. We love having people in our business who are constantly keeping on top of the industry trends, and are aware of, and keen to create new opportunities for their own personal development.
If you had one bit of advice you would tell your younger self, what would it be?
I would most definitely tell my younger self not to be scared to say yes to every opportunity that came my way. When I first started, I was working 14-hour days most days, between shifts on the gym floor, group exercise classes & personal training. Although tiring, this experience was paramount in helping me decide which areas I enjoyed the most and where I felt my expertise lay to know where I wanted to focus moving forward.
What was the best advice you were given?
I am grateful to those who have always reminded me to be confident in my knowledge. As fitness professionals we can always learn more and ask new questions, however that doesn't mean we shouldn't feel confident in the knowledge that we have and our ability to help our clients in the best way possible to achieve their goals. Having said that, there is no shame in being honest and admitting when you aren't sure of an exact answer. In fact, clients will really respect and appreciate you if you take a bit of time to do some further research to ensure you are communicating correct information to them.
For more opportunities within Everyone Active visit their portal on Careers in Sport or their website.


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God, Hope & Helping Others
Patriot John McAfee gave a great interview to Lift the Veil on Youtube. I love this guy John McAfee. He's quite entertaining and of course he's fully awake to all the lies we've been told! The crooked DOJ is trying to grab him to shut his mouth mostly because he talks about the fraud of fiat currency. John has heard the criminal DOJ were convening a grand jury before John left the United States.
He first went to the Bahamas but heard the US was claiming he was involved in murder, racketeering and money laundering so they could grab him and then put him in jail forever! So he went to Cuba next. While in Cuba he found out everything the US was saying about people eating rats to survive was a huge lie. The US pressured Cuba to hand him over but the military let John leave instead.
Next stop was Dominican Republic where he was arrested and they took his guns. He even had to fake a stroke but was eventually able to get out of there to the United Kingdom and immediately left to a secret location.
This interview shows what a fraud our DOJ is and why only patriots go to jail. If you're Hillary Clinton or Jeff Epstein you can murder and rape whoever you want and get away with it. But God help you if you're a patriot who speaks truth! I'm ashamed of my country - John McAfee is a hero who could be helping Trump but instead Trump is allowing the crooked DOJ go after a great patriot while many of the deep state who have never been charged with anything should have been hung for treason long ago!
Frankly, the way things are going now with the liar Bill Barr saying Epstein hung himself, I don't think any deep state scum are going to jail! They haven't to this point and they killed JFK in broad daylight and took down the towers on 9/11 and got away with it all! Welcome to Fraud USA! Fake News, Fake Medical System, Fake Justice System, Fake Politicians! It's all fake and I'm tired of it! I can't even stand to watch Fake Fox News anymore because they're liars too and I won't support known liars no matter if they tell a bit more truth than Commie CNN>
Tweet this story to Trump @potus and tell him to back off John McAfee who is a patriot! He didn't put Hillary in jail so how dare him let the DOJ arrest McAfee while McAfee could be helping Trump put people in Google, Facebook and Twitter in prison for TREASON and election rigging. Wake up President Trump and start doing something besides pushing Red Flag laws which are a very bad idea! Release the Free Energy technology and put some bad guys from the deep state in prison! You can't win on Defense and you've been on Defense for over 2 years now. Go on Offense NOW and rip those traitors to shreds! If you won't do it, we're doomed!
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You're going to fit right in. Show up whether you know other students or not, because all that matters is that you show up. You belong here.
Whether huge summer events, short road trips, flights around the globe, or weekly Bible studies and teachings, we know we've got a lot going on but at the core our mission is to help you know Jesus, grow in your relationships with him, and find your place serving him daily.
Hey Students, Summer Nights are back!
All graduated 5th-12th graders are invited to join us. Students who recently finished 5th-8th grade should plan to join us on Wednesdays and those who just finished 9th-12th grade should show up on Thursdays to hang out, play games, learn, and worship with friends! We'll have fun all summer long with movie nights, Nerf gun wars, tailgate parties, fun outdoor games, and so much more – can't wait to see you there!
Edge // Middle School
Middle school often brings about a lot of changes and questions. Edge is here to provide students with consistent community and an environment to explore real answers in light of God's Word.
No matter what you believe, you're welcome to come hang out with us!
Porch // High School
Porch points students in 9th-12th grade toward Jesus, connects them with other people and has fun doing it! Every week looks different, but a few things remain the same: we have fun, eat food, talk about life, and discuss how God's truth changes us.
We are not here you to give all the answers, but we do believe your generation is capable of doing mighty things—and we are here to equip you to do them.
Student Ministry Values
Regularly providing students opportunities to meet and know Jesus is the foundation of what we do, but there's so much more. Here's why we do what we do.
Special Needs
We want to include special needs families as full participants in the life of our church by enabling them to know, love, and share Jesus. (We have programs and activities for students too!)
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Our Neighbourhood Feature aims to highlight successful business owners in Yaletown. This is your chance to meet the people behind the business and get to know their story.
This weeks featured members are Tayler Rogers and Kendra Lovic.
Name: Tayler Rogers and Kendra Lovic
Company: BeautyMark
Year started: 2001
Why did you start your business in Yaletown?
Our business was started in Yaletown by our former owner Marc Brunet, who we took over from in 2012. He loved the location and vibe of the area. It was a perfect fit for his vision of BeautyMark!
What is your favourite part of your job?
Seeing our clients everyday makes it easy to come to work. They come here knowing that they can trust us with recommendations and it makes it a very rewarding working environment. We work with 4 other small businesses: Varnish Nail Lounge, iLash Beautique, Collective Skincare & Alisha Noon – its more like a family than a work place.
Complete the following sentence:
"What really makes us unique is…"
The shopping experience. We like to take a no-pressure approach to sales and that's really important for us and our clients. We provide samples so you can try things out before you commit to purchasing them. We also work with some really amazing service providers, so you can get your other beauty services done too, all at the same spot.
What would you tell someone who is thinking about opening their own business?
There are a ton of ups and downs! You'll have good days, amazing days and really bad days. Its important to stay focused and committed. If you love what you do, it'll all be worth it.
Instagram: @beautymark_yaletown
Facebook: @BeautyMarkYaletown
Twitter: @BeautyMark_
Website: BeautyMark


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We never did much for St. Patrick's Day when I was growing up (aside from wearing green clothes to school) so I didn't do too much this year. The one thing we did do was "find" some leprechaun dust (pistachio pudding mix)! I split it up so we each had some in a soon-to-be sealed container. Then, I put milk in each of the containers, put the caps on, and everyone got to shake theirs up to see what would happen to the leprechaun dust! After it was all mixed together we enjoyed eating the pudding with graham crackers. Yum!
(The ration is about 2 tbs. pudding mix to 1 cup of milk.)


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I am lying in bed, and I can hear my heart beat,
Going faster and then slower and faster again,
This is just stress, I tell myself, the stress of war,
And what it does.
I hear about other military wives and their husbands,
Soldiers returning home from war, wounded, a TBI,
And without a leg, or addicted to them, those pills
That Walter Reed hands out for the pain, suffering
From PTSD, diagnosed after they hide in the bushes
And refuse to come out, thinking they are still there,
Boots on the ground, in Afghanistan, or depressed,
Sitting in the dark, for hours, when the flashbacks come,
Waiting, for hours, until they go away, or even mean,
And abusive, striking out at a new enemy, their wives,
When they have nothing, nothing left but the anger.
And the wives sit on chairs in empty kitchens,
In the middle of the night, staring at steel sinks,
Eye level, or lie awake in beds, next to their husbands,
These men they don't know anymore but still love,
Or cannot love anymore because they know them too well,
Cry in cars, cry in showers, cry while running down the block,
A morning exercise routine, this practice at getting away.
These are stories that I know now.
These are the stories of military wives.
And I know I am lucky, because my husband is fine.
But still, I can hear them.
I hear them in our house.
The missed beats, the delayed beats, a faint murmur,
The faulty wiring of our marriage, overloaded by it,
That electrical current of war, the subtle disturbances,
That war brings, my husband, different now, and us,
Standing on opposite ends of our living room, just trying,
Trying to figure out how, how to live together again.


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pilot theatre presents
24 September 2015 – 28 November 2015
Outsiders (2015)
Lou Broadbent
Lou trained at LAMDA, graduating in 2011. Since then she has featured in Holby City, Atlantis and Land Girls for the BBC. In theatre, her credits include playing Lady Macbeth for the Young Shakespeare Company as well as Keepsake and Two Rooms for Free Trade Productions. This was her first production with Pilot.read more


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It has been some years since the Subaru XV made waves in the Malaysian automotive scene and it seemed like a promising SUV. For one, the brand carried an image that a few (or many) longed to own at some point of their lives. The XV carried with it the aura of cars like the Impreza, the Forester, Legacy and of course, not forgetting the Impreza WRX STI (now WRX STI).
The second, was that when the XV made its very first Malaysian debut, it was the most affordable Subaru that we've ever seen. The somewhat reasonable price tag of the XV was indeed a huge plus point for the brand and Malaysians everywhere. We were given a glimmer of a chance to actually being able to own a Scooby (of course, not in the context that most of us know i.e WRX STI), but nonetheless, hope was there.
With that said, the price of the facelifted XV is certainly quite a little more to ask for – the XV 2.0i, the base variant costs RM132,725, while the 2.0i-Premium (2.0i-P) will set one back RM137,075 (on-the-road price, inclusive of insurance). That's certainly a figure in which you'd be asking – is it really worth that much, seeing that it is a CKD model? Well, this writer took 2.0i-P variant up to Melaka recently to find out.
First off, let's take a look at the subtle exterior changes that the facelifted Subaru XV has been given. Although it's minor, you'll still able to differentiate it from the old one. The most obvious would have to be those L-shaped LED daytime running lights on the front bumper (only on the Premium variant). Those things are extremely bright, while I do feel that they look a little bit upright, it'll undoubtedly grab some attention.
On top of that, you get a new glossy hexagonal grille with less of a "caged" look. Up top, there's a roof rack that's finished in aluminium rather than a dark dusty black. It certainly works quite well to further accentuate that the XV is an outdoorsy vehicle, along with the silver door handles. In the back, the clear LED rear lights are certainly an improvement over red units that we're used to seeing.
Elsewhere, the side mirrors have little dotted LEDs embedded into them. It has to be said that, when I first received the car, I was in awe. This nifty feature works like magic. You don't see those little dots in the mirrors when it's inactive but each and every single time that they blink, it's a sight to behold. At night though, as it can get a little too bright, especially if you're driving on an unlit road. It comes to a point that those magical orange blips can turn into a distraction.
Other items include a new (sort of) set of 17-inch two-tone rims, that are now a little slanted to give it a turbine-look. Not much to shout about here, seeing that those are almost the same set as the previous ones. On the rear bumper, there's now a red foglight that sits in the centre. Overall, the facelifted XV will definitely portray one as a skydiver/ mountain climber/ thrill-seeker, if that's what you're looking for. What it definitely isn't, though, is fresh, because it looks too similar to the previous model.
Exclusive to the 2.0i-P is the keyless entry system, so, the car key that you get, is now new as well. It works just fine, but the beep upon unlocking/ locking via the door handle is on the loud side. On that note, while the sport utility look is now a tad more prominent than before, I was really hoping that the XV in its facelifted form could at least come with projector headlamps. Well, it is 2016, isn't it?
Inside, is where one will notice more of the changes and that's where it really matters. However, do bear in mind that most of the items can only be found in the higher-specced 2.0i-P. There's now orange stitching that can be found literally everywhere. Said stitching goes on to the leather-wrapped steering wheel, door panels, gear shift and cover, centre armrest as well as the front and rear seats.
Also, the pair of seats in the front get additional orange "XV" labels sewn onto them – mind, though, that the usual "airbag" tabs you'd expect to find here are missing, as the car still does not have side airbags – only two front and driver knee airbags are fitted. Meanwhile, the driver's seat is now power-adjustable.
The steering on the other hand is all new, with extra buttons to control the new coloured display within the instrument cluster. It's the same three-spoke design that can be found in the Legacy and Outback. As for charge points, you'll find the standard 12V socket just below climate controls, along with a new pair of USB outlets (one for media, the other to charge your devices).
On the passenger's side, a piano-black panel is fitted above the glovebox for a more premium look, replacing the plain silver trim in the outgoing car. The foot pedals are encased in aluminium for a sporty appearance. Of more importance would be the coloured information display that sits at the centre console.
Said display is pretty simple to use, controlled via an up/down button located in between the two centre air vents. Information that one can opt to see include the workings of the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, trip computer and a primary screen that will minimise info to just an analogue clock, the temperature outside and total fuel consumption.
The Kenwood headunit sitting in the centre console looks a little aftermarket, but it's functional and it serves its purpose very well. With capabilities such as GPS navigation, DVD, Bluetooth and the like, the unit runs smoothly enough.
Apart from being able to support apps, and an SD card, the headunit has a number of other inputs that include HDMI and component cables. But you'll have to remove the entire headunit to use them, as the connections are all situated in the back. Not really planned through, then.
The sloping roofline might suggest otherwise, but the back seats have ample space. It's not at all cramped, and is far more spacious than say, a Mazda CX-3. For those with small children, the XV is conveniently equipped with Isofix points and top tether.
Cargo space isn't that impressive, though, with a capacity of 310 litres. It's by far the smallest in the class, with the Honda CR-V having almost twice the cargo space. This is perhaps the XV's biggest flaw – its hatchback roots are clear to see here.
On to the drive, you'll be quick to notice that the XV doesn't feel all that tall. In fact, the XV certainly doesn't strike one as an SUV from behind the wheel. Having pushed it over and over again through turns, it almost feels like a hatch, almost (it is basically a heightened Impreza, after all).
Coupled with the all-wheel drive system, there's a pinch more confidence when taking on turns at speed, with very minimal bodyroll to it. It's certainly more confidence aspiring than taller SUVs like the CR-V and CX-5, that's for sure.
As for ride comfort, well, sometimes a compromise is needed. Going over bumps and little holes, you'll still feel them, especially in the back. However, it's certainly not terrible nor is it annoying to warrant to many complaints. It will most probably be something that you'll eventually learn to accept and tell yourself, "hey, at least it's good around corners."
Tyre noise? There's a hint of it, but only at higher speeds and it's not dreadfully intrusive. Wind noise however, interestingly comes in quite consistently. The XV manages to stay somewhat quiet below 110 km/h, but going past the 120 km/h mark sees wind noise immediately set in, without fail.
Heading out onto the highway, the FB20 2.0 litre four-pot boxer engine is by no means a dispirited one. Immediately noticeable is that faint growl that it emits each time you put your foot to the pedal. It's quite addictive to the ears, if I may be honest. To add to that, the mill is really punchy – step on it and the revs will climb quickly, and I mean very quickly.
Moving along at 80 km/h, with the rpm needle hovering at about 2,500, I floored it – in less than a second or so, the rev needle surged past 3,000 and onwards to 4,300 without notice, and that's where the twist – all 196 Nm of it – fully kicked in.
Needless to say, there's no disappointment in terms of power, as it's satisfyingly quick. I wish I could say the same for the transmission, though. Now, there's no change to the powertrain or drivetrain in the facelifted XV, so it's exactly the same as the pre-facelift model. While the Lineartronic CVT may sound like a fancy one, I felt that it was a tad of a let-down.
Don't get me wrong, the gearbox may deliver adequately at higher revs, but it's at the lower rev range that one can feel the gearbox getting a little bit confused. Here, it tends to skip around a little making itself appear rather clumsy. On some occasions, there was a slight dip and a vague shudder – but it's not the sort that would make you worried, just to be clear.
While it may already be missing xenon/LED headlamps, the XV also misses out on automatic headlamp activation. Don't expect it to wipe away rain droplets on your behalf either, as an automatic wiper function is also absent. One or two driver assistance tech and more airbags would have made for a good selling point.
At the end of it, I was wondering what the "Premium" tag actually stands for. Perhaps it's the many colour screens, reverse camera and leather that entitle it to this label. But truly, I was disappointed with the lack of such features. These may not have mattered two, three or four years ago, but times have changed, and boy, have they changed fast – seeing how trends go.
Yes, cost may be a culprit, but for the XV to compete with more affordable (and better equipped) contenders at such a price, it could have done with more. It ends up feeling a little aged.
In terms of price, the XV is comparable to B-segment SUVs like the Mazda CX-3 and Honda HR-V. But that's about the only thing it has in common, as it sits nearer to bigger C-segment SUVs like the Mazda CX-5 and the Honda CR-V in size. It's only a tad shorter than the larger SUVs and it utilises a more sophisticated double wishbone rear suspension (like the CR-V), unlike torsion beams in the CX-3 and HR-V.
To add to that, it's hard to appropriately describe what the XV is trying to be. It's not really a rival to the HR-V and CX-3, nor is it a direct alternative to the larger CR-V and CX-5. Perhaps the bigger Forester can mount a proper challenge against the CR-V and CX-5.
But with all that's said, the XV is not exactly a let down. It's far from that. If you're an avid fan of the badge, the XV will certainly please. It does have all the grunt and grip that you'll need, and that's certainly a good enough start for me.


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You can use the Academics section of the student centre tab to drill down to answer questions about the student's academic status.
There is also more information available on the student's academic record on the academics tab. See the Academics job aid for details.
|Student View vs Admin View
|Student Center
|Admin Center
|Search for classes
|Shopping Cart
|My Academics
|Grades / Standing
|Class Schedule
|Probationary Contracts
The Academics section of the Admin Center tab has three quick-links:
- My Class Schedule – to view at the weekly schedule for this student. This is exactly the same as what the student sees.
- My Shopping Cart – to view the student's Shopping Cart. You can use this to look for any enrolment errors that the student may have encountered. This will help you understand what the student tried to do so you can deal with it appropriately.
The Shopping Cart will look exactly the same as what the student sees, but you cannot:
- Add or delete courses from the Shopping Cart
- Enrol in courses
If you need to enrol a student in a class, you can to this from the Quick Enrolment link on Academics tab. See the How to Enrol a Student in a Class job aid for details.
- Probationary Contracts – to view a student's probationary contract.
The other academic drop-down list has a list of other academic items that you can use in resolving a student's problems.
- Academic Requirement – to view the student's Advisement Report. See the How to View an Advisement Report job aid for details.
- Course History – to view a list of courses that have been taken, are currently in progress or transferred from another accredited Ontario institution.
- Grades – to view the student's grades for a specific term.
- Transfer Credit Report – to view the student's Transfer Credit Report. See the How to View a Transfer Credit Report job aid for details.
The schedule of classes that the student is enrolled in is shown for the current term. To view how the classes fit into the student's weekly schedule► click the weekly schedule link beneath it.
On the right is a collection of key information regarding the student's academics, including:
- Holds – a list of any outstanding fees and/or other obligations to Ryerson – monitory or otherwise. These holds could prevent the student from successfully enrolling in a class.
- Checklist – a record of actions that the student has taken regarding their graduation.
- Enrolment Dates – a link to get the key dates for enrolment.
- Exams – a link to learn more about the exam schedule for the current term.
- Course Intentions – links to learn more about the course intention process including steps to enrol using Search by My Classes Offered.
- Academic Information – links to learn more about the Advisement Report, transfer credits and applying to graduate.
To find out more about any of these, click the relevant link.


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docfaraday has just created a new issue for https://github.com/w3c/webrtc-pc: == Checks for negotiation-needed are underspecified when currentLocalDescription/currentRemoteDescription are not set == The following language does not work if the PC has not performed an initial negotiation. (Transceivers are expected to be associated before offer/answer completes, so this language can apply in this situation) " - If t's direction is "sendrecv" or "sendonly", and the associated m= section in connection's currentLocalDescription doesn't contain an "a=msid" line, return "true". - If connection's currentLocalDescription if of type "offer", and the direction of the associated m= section in neither the offer nor answer matches t's direction, return "true". - If connection's currentLocalDescription if of type "answer", and the direction of the associated m= section in the answer does not match t's direction intersected with the offered direction (as described in [JSEP] (section 5.3.1.)), return "true". " Please view or discuss this issue at https://github.com/w3c/webrtc-pc/issues/1375 using your GitHub accountReceived on Monday, 12 June 2017 16:01:36 UTC
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Professor Liam Viney
Professor Liam Viney is the Head of School at the School of Music, University of Queensland. He is active as a solo pianist, collaborative pianist, pedagogue, and academic, with an international performance, teaching and research profile.
As a solo performer Liam has collaborated with international and domestic symphony orchestras, in concertos ranging from those of Mozart and Beethoven to Prokofiev and Ligeti. He is a member of two ensembles in residence at the University of Queensland – White Halo Ensemble (a piano quartet), and the Viney-Grinberg Piano Duo. Each group explores existing bodies of literature while also commissioning numerous new works.
Through his piano duo, he is a leading authority on Australian duo piano music, with a focus on the collaborative creation of new musical practice and thought. His approach involves producing new artistic works while also translating artistic practice and musical thinking into scholarly contexts. He has commissioned and premiered dozens of new works for piano, two pianos, and chamber ensembles from composers in Australia and the United States with funding from sources such as the Australia Council for the Arts, and the Fromm Foundation, Harvard.
After completing his Doctorate at Yale University, studying with Boris Berman, Liam joined the keyboard faculty of California Institute of the Arts, and spent a further five years building a teaching and performing career in the United States. He has won major piano awards and competitions in both Australia and the United States, including First Prize in the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition and First Prize in the Yamaha Australian Piano Competition, the prize for which was a grand piano.
In recent years his work has been nominated for Australian Music Centre/APRA Awards for Excellence. Liam has been featured on six commercial CDs on labels such as ABC Classics, Tall Poppies, and Innova (USA). A further two CDs are due to be released in 2019.


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Structure of MIS may be understood by looking at the physical components of the information system in an organization. The physical components of an organizational information system may be hardware, software, database, manual procedures and operating persons. A brief description of these components has been outlined in the following paragraphs:
Hardware refers to the physical data processing equipment and peripheral devices, For example, CPU, monitor, keyboard, printer, drives, tapes, communication devices, etc.
Software is a broad term given to the instructions or programs that direct the operating of the hardware. Software could be of two types, i.e. system software and application software.
The database consists of all data utilized by application software. Data is stored in files.
Formal operating procedures, which are required to operate a system, such as manuals, are also regarded as physical elements.
Personnel like Computer Operators, Computer Programmers, System Analysts, System Managers, etc., are the operating people of the information systems.
Input and Output Various physical inputs and outputs from the information system, existing in forms like printout, reports etc.
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