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Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Blush Review & Swatches
Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Blush ($26 at QVC) is a new custom flush blush available in three shades to suit light, medium, and deep skin tones.
This contains a chameleon pigment technology used in other products like Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Powder Foundation and Josie Maran Matchmaker Argan Serum Foundation. This pigments ensure that you get a unique flush that's perfect for your skin tone.
Take a look!
I'm going to say that Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Blush is a lovely blush formula but doesn't quite exactly work the way it is supposed to. The argan oil infused formula is available in a Fair/Light, Light/Medium, and Medium/Dark color selection. Each color was developed with special pigments that give your skin tone a perfect naturally rosy flush. Rosy? No. Earthy yes. I purchased the Light/Medium as I was worried the Fair/Light would be too sheer for me.
The blush comes housed in a rose gold compact and comes with a soft powder brush for application. At the moment the duo is available exclusively at QVC but I imagine when the product gets a worldwide launch they will discontinue packaging the brush with it. The brush is quite nice with soft, shed-free bristles however, I find the handle a little scratchy and weird. It feels like it might give me a splinter or something! I also dislike how floppy the bristles are as I require a denser brush for blush application myself.
This is a slightly misleading product as they promote it as a natural rosy flush but it goes on as more of an orange-y peach shade. It'll reflect more orange or more peach based on your undertones but there is no rose or pink here. On the upside the color is rather pretty…it's quite pigmented with a soft, silky easy to blend formula and a thinner satin formula. It wears for a solid ten hours on my cheeks without an hiccup.
Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Blush is a nice blush with excellent pigment and a lovely formula. However, there isn't a lot here that sets it back from any other shade of peachy orange-y blush I own. It's a little misleading with the color adapting formula and also the promise of a natural flush. This is definitely a blush that makes itself known on cheeks.
Beautiful yes!
Your perfect shade of blush? Not necessarily. I mean I think I look nice in peach but if you're purchasing this in the hopes it'll be your perfect custom shade or change to your custom shade, well, that isn't quite accurate.
It's available now at QVC.com.
What are your thoughts on color adapting blushes?
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Communications Manager
Hyde Park, NY – Harold Moore, the executive chef and co-owner of Commerce
restaurant in Manhattan's West Village, delivered the keynote address at commencement
ceremonies at The Culinary Institute of America's Hyde Park, NY campus on
Friday, October 18, 2013.
"You have chosen a field that rewards diligence. Choose jobs
that are challenging, and commit yourselves to a
lifetime of learning," Moore told 57 recipients of associate degrees in
culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. "If you go to a Michelin-starred restaurant, at first it will be all about cooking
vegetables and family meal. Stick with it, do it well, and be patient. You
should never be too fancy or too sophisticated to learn something new."
Moore, 40, began in the restaurant business as a "toast boy"
in a New Jersey diner. His only job was to make toast during the breakfast
rush. From that humble start, he went on to earn a nomination for the James
Beard Foundation Award for Rising Star Chef in 2002.
The 1997 CIA graduate worked in some of New York City's top
restaurants before opening Commerce five years ago. Commerce was recently named
one of New York magazine's "Top 101
Restaurants" and was included in Eater.com's list of "38 Essential Restaurants in New York
City." It has also earned rave reviews from The
New York Times, Time Out New York, Food & Wine, Newsweek, and the New York Post.
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Harold Moore '97 returned to his alma mater to deliver the
commencement address at The Culinary Institute of America's Hyde Park campus on
October 18, 2013. (Photo credit: CIA/Phil
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Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent,
not-for-profit college offering associate and bachelor's degrees with majors in
culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and culinary science, as well as
certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beverage studies. As the
world's premier culinary college, the CIA provides thought leadership in the
areas of health & wellness, sustainability, and world cuisines &
cultures through research and conferences. The CIA has a network of 45,000
alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz,
Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi, Cat Cora, Dan Coudreaut, Steve Ells, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The CIA also offers courses for
professionals and enthusiasts, as well as consulting services in support of
innovation for the foodservice and hospitality industry. The college has
campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and Singapore.
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If you have done the basic drills for beginners it's time to start intermediate level drills.
Before we get into more advanced stuff it's good to refresh your memory with what have we done.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Magnitude's Acquisition of Z Option
Why did Magnitude Software® acquire Z Option?
Magnitude's acquisition of Z Option – its second acquisition in 2018, fourth in just over a year and eighth in total – expands its portfolio of solutions in the SAP marketplace and aligns with its commitment to serve customers by delivering data access, management, analytics and reporting solutions that unify and simplify data management for enterprise applications and ERPs like SAP for real operational efficiencies.
One of the largest global ERP providers with a 23% market share, SAP represents a significant market opportunity for both Magnitude and Z Option. Additionally, Z Option will enable Magnitude to deliver even greater value to the Office of Finance, a key customer for solutions such as Innowera Process Runner, Magnitude SourceConnect, Magnitude RapidDecision and Magnitude Connectivity (Simba) solutions.
Together, Z Option and Magnitude provide solutions that reduce the cost of using and implementing SAP by: integrating common SAP functions with Microsoft Excel®, simplifying data access and management, and enabling visibility into critical data for SAP users – all of which increase employee productivity. The combined portfolio facilitates faster, more accurate reporting and analytics across customers' fragmented application environments.
Z Option allows organizations to streamline financial data entry functions by providing a flexible and intuitive spreadsheet interface for collecting and posting transactions to SAP. Targeted at office of finance users, Z Option solves many common SAP data entry problems from simple, recurring general journal entries to allocations thousands of lines long. The Company, similar to Magnitude, has a strong commitment to customer success and is highly regarded for the loyalty and engagement of their customer base.
Joining an experienced, customer-focused company like Magnitude will enable Z Option to scale its go-to-market initiatives, expedite its product roadmap, and more effectively support its growing global customer base.
What does this mean for Z Option customers?
Magnitude's highest priority is customer success, and that includes taking care of Z Option's loyal base of customers. The combined strengths of Magnitude and Z Option will provide customers with better and new ways to harness the fragmented digital landscape for business benefit.
The acquisition offers numerous benefits to Z Option customers including:
- Greater choice in solutions:Magnitude offers Z Option customers solutions to support their packaged analytics and reporting needs; a rapid, low-cost, low-risk implementation of SAP S/4HANA Central Finance; and support for enterprise-wide data management initiatives. Z Option customers will also have access to Magnitude connectivity (Simba), PIM for commerce, and master data management solutions.
- Continued customer success:Magnitude is committed to its customers and their success, applying its expert team, innovative solutions and technology-enabled support to ensure the best possible outcomes. Z Option's loyal, global customer base will continue to be engaged and receive exceptional service and support. Magnitude and Z Option remain focused on helping our customers accelerate time-to-value, reduce costs and risks, and increase productivity – maximizing the productivity gains promised by enterprise platforms like SAP and Oracle.
- Increased scale and go-to-market capabilities:Magnitude brings scale to Z Option and will use its deep go-to-market expertise to accelerate the pace of product innovation, market reach and customer success. Over time, the companies will realize additional go-to-market synergies via bundling opportunities with Innowera Process Runner, Magnitude RapidDecision and Simba solutions to increase value for customers.
What does this mean for Z Option partners?
Magnitude has a best-in-class global network of partners and looks forward to welcoming Z Option partners to its network. Partners will realize several benefits as Magnitude expands Z Option's market presence and revenue stream: opportunities to grow their businesses given the new capabilities; scale for go-to-market; portfolio expansion with new Z Option solutions; and the addition of other Magnitude solutions to their offerings.
What are the foundations for company success in 2019?
The acquisition of Z Option reflects the strength of Magnitude's growth strategy, ability to execute, and performance. Recognized on the 2018 Inc. 5000, Magnitude recently announced the tripling of its recurring revenue, profit and global team over three years. Magnitude is well positioned for continued momentum in 2019, closing out a strong fourth quarter in 2018 with a growing global customer base including many of the Fortune 500.
What does this mean for Magnitude customers?
Magnitude customers can immediately benefit from Z Option's solutions, particularly Office of Finance users requiring a flexible and intuitive spreadsheet interface for collecting and posting transactions to SAP. Moving forward, as the companies combine their strengths, additional bundled offerings will be available to customers to further enable them to address application data management pain points across the enterprise.
How does this effect Magnitude's SAP plans?
The Z Option and Magnitude portfolios are largely complementary for SAP and within the reporting and analytics segment. Z Option provides additional deep knowledge and expertise in the SAP ecosystem, increasing the strength and breadth of Magnitude's solution suite.
The combination of Magnitude and Z Option facilitates faster, more accurate data management, reporting and analytics across SAP customers' fragmented application environments from the convenience of Excel. Z Option's GLSU and Budget Loader solutions complement Magnitude's growing SAP Application Data Management solution set, which includes agile SAP data management and analytics from Magnitude's Innowera, Every Angle and SourceConnect solutions. Magnitude's Innowera solutions will further increase the productivity of GLSU users as they seek to perform bulk data management and journal entries in their SAP environments through workflow and governance capabilities already available in Magnitude's Innowera solutions.
Z Option enables Magnitude to expand its value to the Office of Finance, which presents cross-sell opportunities with the Company's existing SAP solutions.
How will this impact the Z Option leadership and team?
Magnitude considers the Z Option team a valuable asset as the companies move forward together; as such there are no leadership changes planned. Employees, customers and partners can expect a "status quo" environment with exciting new opportunities available for everyone. Both organizations look forward to learning from and working with each other as the organizations become integrated over time.
Will there be any changes to the current service level or existing customer contacts?
No. All existing support and service arrangements will continue without interruption and Z Option's customers will work with their existing Support and Engineering contacts.
Ensuring Z Option's existing and soon-to-be customers are successful is a Magnitude priority. Z Option will operate within the Magnitude family, continue to service and support existing products, and commit resources to enhancing product value for customers.
Magnitude recently completed the acquisition of Every Angle; how long before customers see the benefit of the integration of all these acquisitions?
Magnitude is committed to integrating the organizations, processes and technologies of all its acquisitions over time so that customers have access to an innovative and broader set of capabilities from Magnitude. Magnitude's motto for acquisition is "first, do no harm". Magnitude follows a process that is focused on preserving "best of both" companies and is customized for every acquisition. Magnitude remains steadfast in its commitment to provide customers with software and solutions that drive real business results in an increasingly dispersed application environment characterized by data fragmentation and a demand for self-service.
Who should I contact if I have further questions on the acquisition?
While we will continue to be proactive in communicating to customers and partners any changes that directly affect them. Please refer to the information below if you have questions regarding the acquisition:
Z Option Customers – Jim Halepaska
US Direct – +1 (972) 315-8800 x205
Magnitude Customers – Fred Hermans
Mobile: +(31) 622452247
For additional information regarding the acquisition, please refer to our press release.
If you would like to stay informed of the latest Magnitude Software news and developments, please visit www.magnitude.com.
Additional contact information for both Z Option and Magnitude are as follows:
General Questions – Magnitude Software
Phone: 866-466-3849
Or see our contact information and forms here.
General Questions – Z Option
See our contact information and forms here.
Press & Media Contact:
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Pastor Chris began serving at Wesley UMC in July of 2017. He is married to Melissa and they have 3 children Emma, Caleb and Heidi. Chris began pastoral ministry in 2001 and has served suburban, county seat and rural churches in the North Texas Conference. Churches he has had the privilege to serve include: founding pastor of Cross Way UMC, FUMC Henrietta, FUMC Bogata and Rosalie, Assoc. Pastor at FUMC McKinney, and Pleasant Grove and Verona UMC's. He finds great joy serving at Wesley with the tremendous staff and people who call Wesley their home.
Chris did not grow up in the church. After a life changing experience of God's grace, he went through the difficult season of "trying to find a church home" and still identifies with people going through that experience. Prior to serving in pastoral ministry Chris served in the US Navy for 6 years as a Nuclear Machinist's Mate on the USS Ohio and USS Finback. Chris enjoys sailing, camping, fishing and being outdoors.


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I've been using the Xamarin.Forms.Map on a project, but it looks like there might be a memory leak within the component.
When inspecting memory usage with the profiler, every time I navigate back to the page with the map, memory usage jumps up a lot, like it's never being garbage collected, even after the page that it was added to has been popped off the navigation stack.
As a proof of concept I made this really simple two page forms app (attached). (Note that I didn't set this up to work on android, so not sure if it's an issue there too)
If it is a problem with the component itself, could Xamarin please provide a fix?
Has anyone from Xamarin had a chance to look into this map component memory leak issue yet? It jumps up by about 80mb every time that map component is used.
Here's a screenshot from the profiler, notice how it jumps up each time a page with the map is opened:
Check the notes for each version here : https://www.nuget.org/packages/Xamarin.Forms.Maps/18.104.22.168
They do seem to have fixed some memory leaks, but I am seeing similar loss to you when navigating away and back to a page with XFM on Android with a custom renderer I didn't develop.
I'm experiencing this on Android. Did anyone find a quick fix to free up the memory?
There is a bug report about this:
also for Android: https://bugzilla.xamarin.com/show_bug.cgi?id=39489
There is a workaround noted in both of those reports (basically the same workaround):
iOS: https://bugzilla.xamarin.com/show_bug.cgi?id=40970#c13
Android: https://bugzilla.xamarin.com/show_bug.cgi?id=39489#c3
Guide on creating a custom map renderer to use the workaround:
Android side should be fixed in the upcoming Forms 2.3.4 release.
Hello there!
@JGoldberger it's there any improvement about this issue in iOS platform?
I have already updated the Forms and the Forms.Maps version without success results.
Thanks in advance!
I have no idea. According to the bug reports the issue is fixed. Are you forcing Garbage collection to mke sure that the increasing memory is not just normal behavior until the garbage Collector runs (which won't happen until memory is needed to be reclaimed)?
In fact the iOS side of this bug did not end up being a bug, only the Android side was really leaking. On the iOS side it was just a misunderstanding of when the GC will run and deallocate those pages. There are some private comments on the bug report that go into more detail, but the end result for iOS is that if you are not forcing garbage collection with GC.Collect() then memory will grow until the garbage collector runs. Garbage collection is an expensive process so ultimately should not be run manually unless needed, so if your iOS app is not running out of memory then you should juts let the garbage collector run when it decides to run based on memory pressure.


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Kevin Rose
Frederic R. Kolleck '52 Career Development Chair in Freshwater Ecology, Biological Sciences
Dr. Kevin Rose received his Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology from Miami University studying the causes and consequences of variation in ultraviolet radiation in aquatic ecosystems. Following his Ph.D., Dr. Rose went on to a postdoctoral fellowship at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship at the U.S. National Science Foundation, and a postdoctoral appointment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Rose joined at the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2015 as the Frederic R. Kolleck '52 Career Development Chair in Freshwater Ecology. Dr. Rose's research spans aquatic ecology and biogeochemistry to understand how natural and anthropogenic processes affect the structure and function of freshwater ecosystems. A goal of his lab group is to forecast the future state of lake ecosystems in a regional to global context, with an emphasis on understanding how freshwater ecosystems are changing in response to local to global changes in land use and climate. This interdisciplinary research draws on skills in biology, ecology, biogeochemistry, advanced environmental sensors, and computational modeling.
Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology, Miami University (OH); B.A. in International Relations, Lehigh University; B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Lehigh University
- Aquatic Ecology
- Biogeochemistry
- Advanced Environmental Sensors
- Computational Modeling
- Rose, K.C., P.J. Neale, M. Tzortziou, C.L. Gallegos, and T.E. Jordan. 2018. A spectral model for assessing spatial variability and long-term trends in UV and PAR light attenuation in an optically complex sub-estuary. Limnology and Oceanography.
- Rose, K.C., R.A. Graves, W.D. Hansen, B.J. Harvey, J. Qiu, S.A. Wood, C. Ziter, and M.G. Turner. 2017. Historical foundations and future directions in macrosystems ecology. Ecology Letters 20(2): 147-157. DOI: 10.1111/ele.12717.
- Rose, K.C., K.C. Weathers, A.L. Hetherington, and D.P. Hamilton. 2016. Insights from the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON). Inland Waters 6(4): 476-482. DOI: 10.5268/IW-6.4.1051.
- Jane, S., and K.C. Rose. 2018. Carbon quality regulates the temperature dependence of aquatic ecosystem respiration. Freshwater Biology.; 1-13. DOI: 10.1111/fwb.13168.
- Winslow, L.A., T.H. Leach, and K.C. Rose. 2018. Global lake response to the recent warming hiatus. Environmental Research Letters 13(5): 1-8.
- Bais, A.F., R.M. Lucas, J.F. Bornman, C. E. Williamson, B. Sulzberger, A.T. Austin, S.R. Wilson, A.L. Andrady, G. Bernhard, R.L. McKenzie, P.J. Aucamp, S. Madronich, R.E. Neale, S. Yazar, A.R. Young, F.R. de Gruijl, M. Norval, Y. Takizawa, P. W. Barnes, T.M. Robson, S.A. Robinson, C. L. Ballaré, S.D. Flint, P.J. Neale, S. Hy-lander, K.C. Rose, S-Å Wängberg, D.-P. Häder, R.C. Worrest, R G. Zepp, N.D. Paul, R.M. Cory, K.R. Solomon, J. Longstreth, K.K. Pandey, H.H. Redhwi, A.Torikai and A.M. Heikkilä. 2018. Environmental effects of ozone depletion, UV radiation and interac-tions with climate change: UNEP Environmental Effects Assessment Panel, Update 2017, Photochemical and. Photobiological Sciences DOI: 10.1039/c7pp90043k. This paper was a product of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Environmental Effects Assessment Panel (EEAP).


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Corpus Christi is currently ranked as one the most affordable places to buy a home in the USA. July 8,2020
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Corpus Christi iranked #13 on Wallet Hub's Hardest-Working Cities in the U.S
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Global Trade magazine has ranked Corpus Christi as a top city for best infrastructure in the magazine's 5th annual America's Top Cities for Global Trade feature in their October/November issue. The magazine's annual ranking pulls together the 105 best U.S. cities for global trade based on numerous categories including Best Infrastructure, Most Innovative, Site Selection Assistance, Best Workforce, and Export Assistance. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-trade-magazine-ranks-corpus-170000316.html
Corpus Christi was ranked #42 in Wallet Hub's Best Cities to Live in 2018 https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-large-cities-to-live-in/14358/ and best place to raise a family: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-places-to-live-in-texas/22419/
Corpus Christi was ranked #10 on Wallet Hub's 2016 Best Cities to Start a Career list
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Port Corpus Christi was named one of the 2016 Best Locations for Exporting in Texas by Southern Business and Development Magazine and is the fifth largest port in the United States based on tonnage exported and in 2017 was named the largest American exporter of oil.
The Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation was named one of the top Economic Development agencies in Texas in the April, 2016 issue of Southern Business and Development Magazine: http://www.pageturnpro.com/Progress-Printing/79855-Southern-Business_Spring-2017/default.html#page/62
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In 2015, Wallet Hub named Corpus Christi:
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As we're now winging our way into summer, and hopefully some more sunny weather, I thought it was time to share with you some of my beauty empties from the Spring. Now I will admit I should have done this sooner as my empties basket has gotten a bit out of hand and I was … Continue reading Spring's Beauty Empties
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Autumn's Beauty Favourites & Beauty Flops
Well Hello There! We have officially hit winter, so I thought that now would be a great time to share with you some of the products that I've been loving, and loathing throughout the recent couple of months and over autumn. In fact let's not say loathing as that feels a bit harsh, let's just … Continue reading Autumn's Beauty Favourites & Beauty Flops
My Top Ten Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Under £30
Hey Lovelies! Four weeks. FOUR WEEKS!! That's all we've got left to cram in the joyous yet hectic task that is Christmas shopping. As the weeks roll on, the bank balance depleting and the ideas of what the heck to buy Aunt Brenda become scarce. Whilst embarking on my own festive shopping mission I've come … Continue reading My Top Ten Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Under £30
My 5 Easy Beginners Tips For Creating Images For Your Blog & Social Media
Happy Friday lovelies, and welcome back! Since starting out on my beauty blogging journey only a few short months back, I've come to realise how much I have fallen in love with taking photographs and preparing images for my blog and social media sites. So much so that in October I made the decision to … Continue reading My 5 Easy Beginners Tips For Creating Images For Your Blog & Social Media
October's Beauty Empties
Hello & Welcome! Autumn is well underway and I hope you're all enjoying the subtle cosyness that is creeping in. Snuggly knits and fluffy socks have landed in our house, and I'm so glad of them as the weather's definitely hit us with a chilly snap! As we've reached November, it's time for another beauty … Continue reading October's Beauty Empties
Confusing Cruelty Free Beauty
It doesn't take much to confuse me. Not to say that I class myself as stupid by any measure, and I'd say I've got a decent dose of common sense in me, but there are topics out there in the big wide world that just send my brain waves a little wonky! Since starting out … Continue reading Confusing Cruelty Free Beauty
In The Spotlight – Tarte Cosmetics
Hi Guys! So I fancied doing a new little feature alongside the usual beauty favourites and empties posts. Rather than just talking about one beauty product in particular, I feel like homing in on particular brands that I've had the pleasure of using, giving you my personal thoughts on their product range, quality and affordability. … Continue reading In The Spotlight – Tarte Cosmetics
October GlossyBox – Mermaids vs Unicorns
Hello and welcome! If you are an avid GlossyBox subscriber then you may have already received your October box and experienced the beauty that lies within. If not, then be warned, spoiler alert! This month GlossyBox decided to run with the magical theme that is all things Mermaids and Unicorns, which you will see is … Continue reading October GlossyBox – Mermaids vs Unicorns
Current Beauty Favourites
Good Evening, Good Morning, or Good Afternoon, wherever you are. Welcome to my blog! I was going to start by titling this blog post as 'September Beauty Favourites', but then I realised, these are products that I am consistently reaching for as we make our way well into the Autumn wonderfulness that is October. Is it … Continue reading Current Beauty Favourites
Lipstick Favourites
Happy Hump Day Beauties!! So, I'm here to talk about Lipstick. A true make-up staple and the one thing that a lot of women would choose as their desert island survival piece. Well, mine would be mascara, but lipstick's a close second. Someone really needs to release a double ended lipstick and mascara duo, I'd … Continue reading Lipstick Favourites


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Boom Mat's new Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining was designed primarily for automotive engine compartments as a way to greatly reduce heat and noise with a simple and easy peel and stick application. Extreme engine heat and noise often is a problem with today's modified vehicles packed with high performance components.
Made of ¾" thick, high quality, marine grade acoustical foam with a fiberglass reinforced reflective aluminum skin while the 5 mil acrylic adhesive provides a permanent bond. Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining not only insulates the underside of the hood for sound deadening and thermal control, it also protects the vehicle's paint finish. Under Hood Thermal Acoustic Lining can also be used as noise control applications such as on generator boxes and many industrial uses including HVAC applications.
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NFL ¥ www.clevelandbrowns.com ¥ Cleveland Browns Stadium, 1085 W. 3rd St.
Aug. 28: vs. Chicago Bears, 7:30 p.m. Last preseason game
Sept. 7: vs. Dallas Cowboys, 4:15 p.m. Jessica Simpson notwithstanding, Dallas has assembled perhaps the most talented squad in the NFC, and the Browns get them the first game of the season. It wouldn't be surprising or devastating if they lost, but this game is a chance to set a tone for the season and prove they belong with the big boys.
Sept. 14: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, 8:15 p.m. The Browns have lost nine straight games to the Steelers and 24 of the last 31. Ric Flair's tired saying, "If you want to be the man, you have to beat the man," applies perfectly. Not only would a victory be a welcome end to the massacre, but the division and a playoff spot may hang in the balance if both teams finish the season around the 9-7 or 8-8 mark.
Oct. 13: vs. New York Giants, 8:30 p.m. The Brownies are featured on Monday Night Football for the first time since 2003. The embarrassing performance at the Meadowlands during the pre-season should still be fresh in the minds of the Browns' first-teamers. Tonight will determine whether that loss was a fluke or a dismal sign of things to come.
Nov. 2: vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m.
Nov. 6: vs. Denver Broncos, 8:15 p.m. The rivalry isn't what it used to be now that John Elway and Bernie Kosar are no longer involved. But we can still hate the Broncos, right? With the Thursday game, the Browns will be working on only three days off, then won't play again for nine days before Buffalo on Monday night. Will the prime-time schedule and erratic rest get the best of them?
Nov. 23: vs. Houston Texans, 1 p.m.
Nov. 30: vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1 p.m.
Dec. 21: vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m. Simply put: The Browns didn't make the playoffs in 2007 because they (more specifically, Derek Anderson) tanked in the penultimate game of the season against the Bengals. Once again, the Bengals are the second-to-last game of the season. With wins in the division always at a premium and the Steelers looming large in the final week, the Browns could put themselves in position by taking care of business and making amends. - Vince Grzegorek
NBA ¥ www.nba.com/cavaliers ¥ Quicken Loans Arena, West Huron and Ontario
The quickest way to table - or at least temper - the whole "LeBron's going to leave in 2010" discussion is for the Cavs to win a title. For as much as Cavs fans like to groan about Mike Brown and the gang, the Wine and Gold are a lot closer to that goal than many give them credit for.
2008-2009 might be their best shot yet. Ben Wallace, Wally World and Delonte West - the three remaining pieces from last year's blockbuster mid-season trade - will have a full training camp with the team. LeBron is coming off an MVP-caliber year and a summer spent thumping international competition in Beijing. And Danny Ferry traded for Mo Williams, the team's first legitimate point guard since Terrell Brandon, and hopefully the Robin to LeBron's Batman.
Here are some (completely made up) odds for tasty story lines sure to develop this season:
Over/Under 5,690: The number of times someone speculates that LeBron will leave in 2010.
Over/Under 3: Current players on the roster that will be traded.
Over/Under 5: Number of times the words "Mike Brown" and "offense" are mentioned in the same sentence with a positive connotation.
Over/Under 16ppg: Scoring average for Mo Williams.
Over/Under 30ppg: Scoring average for LeBron.
Over/Under 1: Number of times the phrase "We sure miss Damon Jones" will be uttered.
Over/Under 6: Games needed to beat the Western Conference representative in the NBA Finals.
American Hockey League ¥ www.lakeeriemonsters.com ¥ Quicken Loans Arena, West Huron and Ontario
The Monsters kick off their second season on Saturday, October 11, by hosting the Grand Rapids Griffins. Last season, the Monsters also opened up against the Griffins with former Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy winner Jose Theodore, in net for Lake Erie. It was the first of 10 meetings between the teams last season and the start of a fierce rivalry that raged throughout the entire campaign. Look for bad blood to continue this season between the Monsters and the Griffins, and it all begins on opening night.
On Friday, October 17, the Monsters host the Norfolk Admirals for the first time in franchise history. That night also welcomes back two special Friday-night promotions: Dollar Dog Fridays (hot dogs and sodas are $1) and the Tri-C Post Game Family Open Skate. Both promotions run all season long for every Friday home game.
On Wednesday, November 19, the defending American Hockey League champions, the Chicago Wolves, invade Quicken Loans Arena. The Wolves' fast-paced, high-octane style makes them perennially one of the most entertaining teams in the league. In addition, that night - and every Wednesday-night home game - is College Night: College students get $3 off the purchase of a ticket with a college ID. - John Michael
John Michael is the voice of the Monsters, on radio (ESPN 850 WKNR) and TV (FSN Ohio). He also hosts "Between the Pipes With John Michael" and writes "From the Perch," both of which can be accessed at www.lakeeriemonsters.com.


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Ronald Reagan (February 6, 1911 - June 5, 2004) was an actor, governor of California, and the 40th President of the United States. He was the first actor to ever successfully achieve the highest office in the United States. He was a Republican and won the office of the Presidency for two consecutive terms. There are many interesting facts about Reagan's life, accomplishments and political career.
Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on February 6, 1911 in Tampico, Illinois to a working-class family in an apartment, on the second floor of a commercial building. His parents were John Edward Reagan and Nelle Wilson Reagan. He had one sibling, an older brother named Neil Reagan.
Reagan played football in high school and became a lifeguard in his free time.
Reagan had several nicknames growing up. His parents and friends called him "Ronnie," since he was a chubby little boy with a Dutch boy haircut. As he got older he had the nickname of "Dutch" because of his Dutch boy haircut.
As an adult he got the nickname of the "Gipper" when he played the leading role in "Knute Rockne, All American" in 1940, portraying George Gipp, a football player at the University of Notre Dame from 1917 to 1920 who developed a throat infection and died a few weeks later at the age of 25. Gipp told Coach Rockne on his deathbed,
"Some time, Rock, when the team is up against it, when things are wrong and the breaks are beating the boys - tell them to go in there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper. I don't know where I'll be then, Rock. But I'll know about it, and I'll be happy."
Reagan was known to have persevered to do his best in all things, characteristics of George Gipp, another reason that Reagan was called the "Gipper."
Ronald Reagan became interested in sports, acting and other activities during his school years:
The Reagan family moved a lot throughout Ronald's childhood, but mostly throughout Illinois. At one point the Reagan family moved to Dixon, Illinois, and Reagan graduated from Dixon High School.
He attended school and helped support the household with various odd jobs. For example, as a teen, he worked as a lifeguard at Rock River near Dixon and was credited with saving 77 struggling swimmers.
Reagan also became heavily involved in various extracurricular activities. For example, he was the captain of the swim team, the yearbook editor, the president of the student body, a member of the football team, a member of the track team, and a member of the basketball cheerleading squad.
Reagan's family attended a Disciples of Christ church in Dixon. His pastor, Reverend Ben Cleaver, encouraged him to attend Eureka College, which was only 90 miles from home. One of his mentors in Dixon had graduated from Eureka. The final nudge toward Eureka was that Reagan's girlfriend decided to go to Eureka.
He drove his girlfriend to the college for registration in September of 1928, and he went straight to the President's office. In his talk with the president, Reagan asked for assistance in the form of the Needy Student Scholarship. The President was impressed with Reagan, so the college granted an athletic scholarship to the young man from Dixon. They also provided an on-campus job in the dining hall for Reagan so he could afford to eat as well as attend classes.
At the university, Reagan had a dual major in economics and sociology. His economics education served him well after he became involved in politics, as did his study of behaviors through sociology.
Reagan made the most of his collegiate experience, as is evidenced by his interest in extracurricular activities. In his four years at Eureka, Reagan:
He graduated in 1932 and moved back to Iowa.
Reagan wanted to get involved in the entertainment industry. So, following his graduation from college in 1932, he auditioned for jobs at many different radio stations. He was hired by the University of Iowa to broadcast football games.
Although he didn't make a lot at the University of Iowa job, other individuals recognized his talent. He was hired by another radio station in Davenport for a staff announcer's job. He quickly found another job as an announcer for the Chicago Cubs baseball team.
In 1937, while he was working for the Cubs, a screen test with Warner Brothers Pictures landed him a contract for seven years as an actor in B-movies, where he would spend the rest of his early career.
Some of his films included:
During his acting career he was in 53 films.
Reagan enlisted in the Army Enlisted Reserve in April, 1937 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Officers Reserve Corp in May, 1937.
His status as a star seemed cemented until he was ordered to active duty in World War II in April 1942. His acting career was put on hold while he served.
Due to his poor eyesight, he was excluded from serving overseas. During the war he was assigned to the First Motion Picture Unit in Culver City, California where he helped to film and produce over 400 training films for the Army Air Force until he was relieved of duty in December of 1945. Then, he returned to acting.
While he was still in the military Reagan was elected to the Board of Directors of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) in 1941. He rose to the office of President of SAG in 1947 and served as Guild President through 1952 and again in 1959.
During his term as Guild President he led the Guild through several labor and management disputes.
He also testified before the House of Un-American Activities Committee. He was fervently anti-communist, and he provided the FBI with the names of individuals who he believed were possible communists.
He married actress Jane Wyman in January, 1940, had two children - Maureen and Christine (who only lived one day). They also adopted a third child - Michael. Wyman filed for divorce in 1949 citing her husband's distraction from their marriage due to his work with the Screen Actors Guild as the reason for the divorce. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1949. He was the first American president to have been divorced.
In 1949 he met Nancy Davis who contacted him because her name appeared on the communist blacklist in Hollywood. She had been mistaken with another actress with the same name. Ronald married Nancy Davis in 1952. They had two children - Patti and Ron.
Before World War II, Reagan was a strong supporter of the Democratic Party, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the New Deal policies.
When Ronald Reagan began his political career in the 1950s, he was the official spokesperson for the GE Company, preparing and giving speeches on GE's behalf. He professed to be a liberal Democrat and was a member of the Democratic Party at that time, even though many of his stances and views were supportive of Republican ideals. Additionally, he openly supported the candidacies for presidential nominations for both Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon.
He gave many speeches for the GE company, most of them being written from a non-partisan point of view, though they were often big-business friendly and conservative in nature.
Because of his acting experience, Reagan delivered most of these speeches via the platform given to him by GE in the form of his show, which was cancelled in 1962 when GE dropped him as a representative.
By 1962 he had already recorded a spoken word album condemning socialized medicine, along with backing Republican candidates, and had decided to make the official change from liberal Democrat to Republican.
Reagan endorsed Barry Goldwater for United States President in 1964 and gave several televised speeches for him. When he delivered his "Time for Choosing" speech, he raised over $1 million dollars for the Goldwater campaign.
In his speech, Reagan spoke fervently about his belief in a smaller government, condemning the use of coercion and force by governments as a means of controlling the public stating,
so we have come to a time for choosing.
Even though Goldwater did not win, many people liked what they saw in Reagan.
He switched to the Republican Party because politics and his views shifted and his ideals and political beliefs were more in line with the Republican viewpoint.
When Ronald Reagan was asked why he left the Democratic Party, he simply stated,
I didn't leave the Democratic party, the Democratic Party left me.
After his "Time for Choosing" speech for Barry Goldwater put him on the political map, Reagan was nominated by the California Republican Party in 1966 to run for Governor of California. His campaign stance was "making the welfare bums get back to work." His conservative ideals resonated with Californians, and he defeated the incumbent and well-respected Democrat Edmund G. "Pat" Brown.
Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the Governor of California on January 3, 1967. He served two terms through 1975.
As governor, he initiated budget cuts and other social reforms. During his second term as governor many changes were made in the welfare laws in California.
In 1968, while Governor of California, he ran for President as a means of stopping Nixon from entering office, coming in third.
He then made a serious run for president in 1976, when he lost to incumbent opponent Gerald Ford. In 1980 Reagan ran for the presidency again, this time winning the candidacy over incumbent Jimmy Carter. He was the oldest president ever to be elected into office at 69 years of age.
Reagan selected George H.W. Bush as his Vice President.
Ronald Reagan was inaugurated on January 29, 1981, served two terms and left office in 1989. At that time, polls showed him to have been the most popular president since Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Ronald Reagan, is remembered by many Americans as a strong leader in times of crisis, a man whose speeches inspired hope and perseverance, and whose presidency embodied a time now known as the Reagan Eighties.
- His attitude towards defense was "peace through strength." He increased defense spending while improving relations with the Soviet Union.
- When Libya was found to be involved in an attack on American soldiers, which happened in a West Berlin nightclub, Reagan sent bombers to Libya.
- During the Iran-Iraq war, he ensured the free flow of oil by sending naval ships to the Persian Gulf.
In addition to his "Time for Choosing" speech for Barry Goldwater, Reagan made many monumental and influential speeches over the course of his life showing his commitment to peace and freedom including:
The men of Normandy had faith that what they were doing was right, faith that they fought for all humanity, faith that a just God would grant them mercy on this beachhead, or on the next. It was the deep knowledge -- and pray God we have not lost it -- that there is a profound moral difference between the use of force for liberation and the use of force for conquest. You were here to liberate, not to conquer, and so you and those others did not doubt your cause. And you were right not to doubt.
Other speeches and quotes show his wit and intelligence:
In 1994, after Ronald Reagan had been out of office for over five years, he received the news that he had Alzheimer's Disease. He and Nancy addressed the public with this news, which would result in a public outpouring of grief and support.
The disease slowly progressed, until Reagan's death at home on June 5, 2004 in Bel Air, California at the age of 93 after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
For a time perspective of the details of Ronald Reagan's life, check out the Ronald Regan Timeline on YourDictionary.
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Hearthstone making 'Wild' sets purchasable again
Older card sets retired to the 'Wild' format in Hearthstone [official site] will soon become purchasable again, Blizzard have announced. Wild is format where all cards from every set are allowed, the one Blizzard created in 2016 to create a rolling metagame in the 'Standard' format with limited sets – and to make Hearthstone friendlier to new players. Blizzard had stopped selling cards for expansions only in Wild, but that made getting into Wild a faff for newer players who wanted to get into it. That'll change "in the coming weeks", when they all return to sale.
Blizzard's blog says it plain and simple:
"If you yearn to return to the Wild, we have some good news for you!
"In the coming weeks, ALL Wild sets—including Expansions and Adventures—will once again become available for purchase on the Blizzard Shop at https://battle.net/shop/product/game/hearthstone!"
If people want to get cards for Wild play right now, they need to craft them individually. Buying packs is simpler, more generous, and more fun.
However, one thing Blizzard are slightly hazy on are whether they'll only be buyable with real money or, like other sets, also with the fake virtuacash earned by playing. The Blizzard Shop only accepts real money, but Blizzard only mentioning that could be a clumsy plug for the Shop or… it's not clear and Blizzard haven't clarified yet.


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Use Submishmash to Streamline the Article Submission Process
Whether you're a small community news organization or a prolific online publisher with a network of seasoned freelancers, it can be endlessly frustrating to track and process contributors' work simply through e-mail. Luckily Submishmash, a submission management tool, exists to assuage your freelance frustrations.
What is it?
According to their free tour, "Submishmash allows editors and curators to grapple effectively with an ever-increasing volume of submissions and to update old models for generating revenue, proving that there are no old media, only old ways of operating." Essentially, what Submishmash offers is software that allows you to collect submissions of any type of media (text, audio, video, etc.) through a submission form, and then edit, comment on and assign these articles, effectively streamlining the editing and submissions process. You can also collect payment with submissions, which makes the software ideal for publications with reading fees or those that run writing contests.
Who uses Submishmash?
Longshot Magazine (previously 48 Hours Magazine) partnered with the site when collecting submissions for their own 48-hour-turnaround publication. The Good Men Project Magazine, an online publication focusing on the lives of modern men, also uses Submishmash for submission collection. We're sure a lot of other publishers out there are also using the software, but citing privacy concerns, Submishmash is coy about their current customer base.
How can I use it?
Submishmash offers several different pricing packages based on your company's needs and submission volume, including a free version for smaller literature and art publishers. And as a Use Case post on the company's blog points out, the software can be used for a variety of submission needs beyond organizing freelancer contributions: schools and HR directors have used it to streamline the application process, and with multimedia integration, photographers and video editors can collect photos and video through the software.
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These photos are added to the page by going to www.flickr.com/groups/jasondsinnick/.
To upload photos, head over to the Flickr site and join. And there's an app for that too! You must create an account in order to add to the gallery. But don't worry; it's easy and it's free! Once you create your account, select the "Groups" menu item and then search for "Jason D Sinnick." Then just click "Join."
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- Make sure the photos are your own or that you have permission to post them! Do not take someone else's photos and upload them as this is against Flickr's rules.
- Make sure your images are family-friendly.
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published: 5 July 2012
Home Office officials planned to worsen the health of an Iraqi asylum seeker who had a mental illness in the hope of putting pressure on him to leave the UK, the high court has heard.
The case centres on evidence that appears to show that they tried to exert pressure on the man, who is seriously ill with paranoid schizophrenia, to sign a form agreeing to return voluntarily to his home country.
Officials from the UK Border Agency are unable to force failed asylum seekers to return to Iraq against their will because the country is considered to be too dangerous. In 2009 when this arose, they were keen to encourage voluntary returns, however.
The man, who can be referred to only as A as a court order protects his identity, was suffering from a series of fixed delusional beliefs and lacked the capacity to make informed decisions, according to medical records read out in court.
Because of this vulnerability he is being represented in the high court case by the official solicitor. A's legal team argue that he was held unlawfully in immigration detention for periods between 2007-2010. UKBA's legal team deny the detention was unlawful.


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This recipe for Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup is the first in a series of homemade soup recipes that will be published on Summer Kitchen Creations this month. For this recipe and more soup recipes visit my Pinterest Soup & Stew Board and follow me on Pinterest.
Outside the air feels raw and damp.
The sun is hidden by the clouds and the wind is gently blowing.
It is the first chilly day of the fall season!
You want to serve your family a meal that will be both nourishing and takes away the chill. Who doesn't love the warmth that chicken noodle soup provides on such a day?
Learning to make one simple chicken noodle soup recipe is essential for any home cook. After you learn the basics of making a chicken noodle soup, you will easily be able to make variations of the soup by changing out the flavors and noodles in your recipe. Today, I'm sharing my go-to chicken noodle soup recipe – Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup.
I love the simplicity of the ingredients and how quickly this recipe comes together. My husband, Dan, loves the flavor of the soup which is loaded with tender pieces of chicken. The addition of fresh lemon juice gives the soup broth a bright, refreshing flavor. And because the soup is loaded with nutritious, fresh vegetables, you can feel good serving a bowl of soup as a meal.
Chicken Noodle Basics
The basics of any chicken noodle soup begin with picking the type of chicken, noodle and the flavor you are looking to impart.
I usually make a chicken based soup recipe with either boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs. The thighs impart a richer chicken flavor than the chicken breast, but I find Dan doesn't notice a difference in the overall taste of the soup if I use one or the other chicken part. Typically, I use the type of chicken that is on sale that week to help keep to my grocery budget. You can also substitute leftover roasted chicken in any chicken noodle soup recipe. To use roasted chicken simply skip the chicken browning steps in a recipe.
Next, you should consider what pasta to use. For this recipe, you will be using a small pasta noodle. The recipe calls for Orzo, but you can switch it out with any small noodle like Ditalini or Ditali. I like to use whatever small pasta is in the pantry instead of buying a special box for one recipe.
Basic chicken noodle soups can be flavored with various spices to vary the flavor of your soup. With Lemon Chicken Orzo, I use fresh or dried thyme. I also use freshly squeezed lemon juice to provide a punch of refreshing acidity to the soup which makes the soup taste light and refreshing.
Now, let's get on to the real work and create a simple chicken noodle soup from scratch!
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Serves: 4-6
Time: 30 minutes
1 lb. chicken
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 tsp. dried thyme or 3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme
8 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup orzo
1 cup fresh spinach
1/3 cup fresh, squeezed lemon juice
salt & pepper
Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in a dutch oven. Add 1 pound of chicken. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of thyme on the chicken and turn the piece over immediately. Sprinkle the other side of the chicken with another 1/2 teaspoon of thyme. Brown chicken for about 10 minutes over medium heat turning it over once.
While chicken is browning, dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the diced vegetables to the pot after the chicken has cooked about 10 minutes. Cook the vegetables for 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir the mixture occasionally.
If the chicken is not already cut into bite-size pieces, remove the chicken from the Dutch oven and cut it into bite-size pieces. Then add the chicken back to the vegetable mixture.
After the vegetables cook for 10 minutes, add 8 cups of chicken broth. Turn the burner to high and bring the broth to a boil.
After the broth begins to boil, add the orzo. Cook the orzo for 6 minutes until orzo is al dente.
Turn off the burner and add the spinach and lemon juice. Stir the soup.
Finally, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving Your Family
I like to serve the soup with a side salad or a piece of homemade bread to round out the meal. A bowl of piping hot Lemon Chicken Orzo soup will have your family craving more soup for days to come!
What is your go-to noodle soup recipe?


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Between May and September of this year, Coursera will have 24 summer interns. Among the group are rising juniors, MBA candidates, math whizzes, student activists, those born and raised within 20 minutes of Coursera as well as those who live an almost 24 hour plane ride away. As part of the Meet the Courserians blog series, we wanted to provide a window into the Coursera intern experience.
First off, we chatted with Software Engineering Intern Gaurav Pasari, a rising senior studying Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As the first generation from his family to come to the US from a small town in India for college, Coursera's mission hits home.
"My father always impressed upon me the importance of giving back, leaving a legacy," Pasari says. Even though he is just starting his career, he's already had experiences more seasoned professionals dream about, including internships with Amazon and hedge fund Citadel. One major tenet he looks for in an employer is the opportunity to serve and help others.
"The mission is huge for me, but so is the culture," Pasari says. In contrast to some of his past experiences, he feels "supported professionally and personally" at Coursera while also being tasked with intellectually stimulating technical challenges, such as one of his summer projects to add flexibility and expediency within the platform for varied instructor grading policies.
On the opposite side of the Coursera office, we sat down with People Operations Intern Rachel Song, a rising senior studying Psychology and Asian American Studies at Pomona College. When Song applied for the internship earlier in the year, she was pursuing a position that didn't yet exist. With a passion for diversity and inclusion, Song helped Coursera realize the importance of having a People Operations intern focused solely on these issues.
"I think my obsession with diversity and inclusion is tied to Silicon Valley's female whistleblowers," Song says. As a Bay Area local, Song has been surrounded by the tech world her whole life and seen the industry's biggest problems up close. Throughout her internship, which has coincided with a particularly tumultuous time for diversity and inclusion in the tech world, she's gotten to work towards tangible change, such as helping facilitate unconscious bias training and contributing to employee resource groups.
Finally, we chatted with Software Engineering Intern Franck Nijimbere, a rising senior studying Math and Computer Science at Morehouse College, who, like Song, is focused on tearing down barriers in the tech world. Part of the reason Nijimbere chose to apply for a Coursera internship is the company's partnership with Code2040, a US nonprofit focused on empowering underrepresented minorities, particularly those who identify as Black or Latinx, to succeed in tech and close gaps within the industry.
Nijimbere sees parallels between the Code2040 and Coursera missions. Both organizations focus on giving individuals the tools to elevate themselves. Hailing from Burundi, a landlocked country in Eastern Africa, Nijimbere used e-learning throughout high school. He cites this "unrestricted access to education" as a major factor in him coming to the US for school and gaining access to top professional opportunities, such as interning at Google, Goldman Sachs, and now Coursera.
In his role at Coursera, Nijimbere has helped with database migration from SQL to Cassandra. On his own time, he and two friends started an organization called Build257, which is inspired by Nijimbere's own experiences with online education and aims to connect high schoolers in Burundi with mentors and the tools they need to succeed in the tech and innovation fields.
As summer's end fast approaches, it's bittersweet for interns and managers alike to reflect on the past few months. Whether collaborating in the boardroom or go-karting at a team offsite event, our talented, passionate interns become an integral part of the Coursera community. Looking ahead, the fall intern program will start in September and we're excited to welcome new ideas and energy to the Coursera family.
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5 Tips To Master This Week's Electric Full Moon In Aquarius
You say you want a revolution? Here comes the Aquarius full moon to stir up your righteous urge for social justice—or the impulse to fight for what's fair. Aquarius is the sign of groups, teams and humanity. It's all about the love of our brothers and sisters (cue the Hair soundtrack), but gets squirmy under the heat of too much passion, emotion and one-on-one connection. This is friendly, convivial energy at its best—platonic, playful and decidedly NOT romantic. But who cares? Aquarius is irresistibly fun, likeable, and adorably goofy—a good time to be shared by all.
Clarissa from Viva Combusta!a give us further insight from her article Full Moon (Maybe Lunar Eclipse) In Aquarius August 18th, 2016:
"The Aquarius Full Moon brings a certain mental tension that challenges us to sift through the finer logical details of where the changing times are taking us. With a highly electrical current running through the psychosphere, there's going to be an edginess that will not be to everyone's liking."
"One thing about this is that just after the Full Moon perfects its opposition to the Leo Sun, it will almost immediately turn void of course. So, the buzzing and humming and snap crackle pop will build and dissipate just as fast as it came. So, even for those who choose to look at this Aquarius Full Moon as a penumbral lunar eclipse, it isn't an earth shattering one. (Which is good, because the eclipses in September will be more than enough!)"
"On a smaller everyday level, this Full Moon will see new patterns of independence emerge. Otherwise, how this Full Moon in Aquarius will affect you personally really depends on how you handle Aquarian energy in general. It will be a lot for some to handle, for sure. For others, however, it will be a new, fresh wind blowing out stale and stagnant air. Take up any offers to do something outside of your usual routine. I wouldn't plan on the day unfolding as you'd expect. Under Aquarius lunar cycles, there is a tendency for people to be contrary simply for the sake of being contrary, which can be annoying so don't give too much weight to people acting this out."
Now, on to what AstroStyle has to say about the Aquarius full moon!
1. Embrace your weirdness.
So you secretly believe that aliens already inhabit the earth and live amongst us (come to think of it, that neighbor of yours…). You put hot sauce on your Lucky Charms. You don't believe in monogamy and your power animal is a unicorn. Whatevs. The Aquarius full moon urges you to stop hiding the parts of yourself that might be quirky, eccentric or just not in perfect harmony with the people around you. Because Aquarian energy is all about "live and let live," this weekend is great for authentic sharing—without forcing your ideas on anyone else. As Popeye said, "I am who I am." So gulp that spinach straight from the can.
2. Take a big step back.
Uber-rational Aquarius rocks when it comes to emotional objectivity. Where do you have your teeth and claws sunk in so deeply that you can't see the forest for the trees? The Aquarius full moon is a great day to practice the Buddhist principle of non-attachment. Yes, you may WANT something with every fiber of your being. But do you also understand that if it doesn't happen, you'll still be okay? If you think you'll simply DIE without a person, an outcome, or whatever you're hooked into, chill on the Scarlett O'Hara histrionics. Let go, and the Aquarius full moon will bring a better long-term resolution to your issues.
3. Envision utopia.
Got a radical idea? Aquarius is the sign of the future, and even rules sci-fi. It's the forward-focused mad scientist who envisions a quirky, idealized world—or perhaps one populated by aliens, cyborgs, and a code of radical individualism. Author Ayn Rand was an Aquarius, and her philosophy of objectivism was all about reason, fighting for liberation, and minimal government meddling (no sloppy sentiment in there). Of course, that can edge into uncomfortable territory, like militia activity and radical anti-government pods…but that's why philosophies are often more interesting on paper than in practice.
While your beliefs may not be quite so stark and stripped of emotion, consider what the perfect world would be like if you could create it. What does it look like—and how can you bring a healthy drop of that to your daily life? Maybe it's to the tune of Burning Man, where every day is a costume party and people share their talents, goods and services without exchanging money. You might want to read up on some New Age and shamanic ideas (like the Hopi Prophecies) or even astrology—all Aquarian themes.
4. Geek Out
Got an online endeavor to launch? Aquarius rules the Internet so circle Wednesday as an important date for getting the word out of your technical offerings. Need to create more abundance in your universe? This full moon prompts you to up your technical know how. Geek is chic, so what software stylistics do you need to rock out? Check out sites like lynda.com that offer tutorials or sign up for a class if you prefer in-person instruction. This full moon is a great time to launch an online marketing, crowdfunding or social networking campaign too. Ready, set, go viral!
5. Freshen The Air
Of the four elements, air is Aquarius' domain. As any yogi will attest, there's nothing more centering than a deep inhalation of oxygen. Many of us won't take a sip of water that isn't filtered or bottled so how about giving our air the same attention near this full moon? Plug in the air purifier, dehumidifier or vaporizer. Try an essential oil mister for a fragrant and soothing blast. Just go easy on the patchouli — a fan favorite of this bohemian Aquarius moon, but a strong whiff to catch for the average citizen. Grapefruit, lemon, tangerine and other citrus oils are uplifting and energizing. Perfect for the Aquarius "mad scientist" moments that could keep you up working on your master plan till the wee hours of the morn.
Via VivaCombusta and Astrostyle


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Hans and Judge are both California natives. Judge started sailing at the San Diego Yacht Club Junior Program at the age of six. Hans began his sailing career up the coast at the Dana Point Yacht Club. Both learned to sail in the Southern Californian Naples Sabot. At the age of nine Hans' family would relocate from the San Clemente Area to Coronado where Hans began sailing at the Coronado Yacht Club. Judge and Hans would eventually start to compete against one another on the Junior circuit.
By chance, Judge and Hans' fathers began chatting at a local regatta deciding it would be exciting for the boys to try out a double handed boat together. Hans age ten and Judge age eleven were at first reluctant, but decided to give it a shot. The boys began practicing in the Club 420, Hans on the trapeze and Judge helming. At the time, neither had any idea how far their friendship and sailing pairing would take them.
Judge and Hans quickly began to click as a team. They won many local regattas in the Club 420 and began to travel the U.S. to compete against other top level youth teams. In 2005, it was announced that the 29er World Championships would be hosted in San Francisco Bay. Judge and Hans had no idea what a 29er was, but they were fortunate enough to acquire one of the charter boats that was used at the World Championship. Their sailing coach explained that this fast boat with orange see-through sails was the future of sailing. The boys tried out the new 29er and were instantly hooked.
The boys would rise through the ranks in the 29er both domestically and internationally. In 2008, they would place third at the Youth World Championship in Aarhus, Denmark. The bronze medal performance was a major milestone in Hans and Judge's sailing careers. It was a culmination of all their hard work and dedication.
After their Youth Worlds performance Hans and Judge would take some time apart to focus on their own personal sailing. Judge focused on the International 420 and 470 while Hans continued to sail skiffs and began sailing the first foiling boat of its kind, the Moth. In 2009 Hans would be crowded the Moth Youth World Champion. The 2009 Moth Worlds were held at the infamous Gorge (Columbia River, Oregon) and were won by Bora Gulari.
In 2010 Judge would lead his High School Sailing team to their first ever National Championship. He would then go on to attend Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. In 2011 Hans would graduate from Coronado High School and go on to attend Stanford University. Hans and Judge would compete regularly against one another on the college sailing scene.
In 2014 Judge was nearing the end of his university studies and looking at entering the 'real world'. However, Hans would make sure to put a stop to the idea of entering the job market and pull his old sailing partner back into the Olympic realm. During his university studies Hans was able to sail the 49er on occasion. He had paired up with 2012 US 49er Olympian Trevor Moore. However, with his university endeavors being too great he could not commit to a full-time campaign for the 2016 quadrennium. Hans would finish his university studies in June of 2015, six months before the 2016 U.S. Olympic trials.
Judge and Hans agreed they would make a run for the 2016 49er Olympic trials, while knowing full well that their overall goal would be the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. With a mere six months of training in the high-performance 49er class, they came unbelievably close to winning the 2016 Rio berth. The pair would surpass all odds and make sure that the selection trials came down to the very last day of racing. In the end, they would finish second in the selection trials, losing to Rio Olympians Joe Morris and Thomas Barrows.
After the selection trials Barrows and Morris asked Judge and Hans if they would be their training partners' in the lead up to the Rio Olympics. Being such a young and inexperienced team, Judge and Hans jumped at the opportunity. The two teams would spend close to two months training on the waters of Guanabara Bay, pushing each other to improve and building lifelong memories. Being the training partner was an invaluable experience for Judge and Hans, and helped set them on the correct course for the 2020 quadrennium.
With the 2016 Olympics finishing in August of 2016 and their training partner duties fulfilled, Judge and Hans agreed they would take some time away from the 49er to focus on more schooling. From 2016 to 2017 Judge would attend the University of San Diego to complete his Masters of Science in Real Estate. Hans would again return to Stanford to complete his Masters of Science in Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering. Between their studies, they still found time to train and compete in the ultra-competitive 49er class. Judge completed his degree in May of 2017 and Hans earned his degree in March of 2018. With Hans finished at Stanford the pair are back to what they love doing most; working hard towards winning an Olympic medal.
Even though the two have had their noses in books for the better part of a year and half, Hans and Judge have still managed to attend and perform well at regattas in Portugal, Germany, Australia, Japan, Miami, and many others. This past winter they achieved their highest world ranking position of 15th (49er World Rankings).
The Team of Ryan Henken is excited to be on the campaign trial full time. Their goal is a medal in the 2020 Tokyo Games. A strong friendship, healthy competitive attitude, and relentless search for perfection are what drive Hans and Judge. The pair is excited for what the future has in store.