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Clinicians have two ways to decide how many doses of seasonal influenza vaccine children ages 6 months through 8 years need this year, according to CDC guidelines.
One, simpler, option does not take into account whether a child received the monovalent H1N1 vaccine during the pandemic, but may result in some children receiving two doses when one would suffice. The other can be used when information about receipt of the pandemic vaccine is readily available, according to the guidance, which was published in the Aug. 17 issue of Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
Use of both options will ensure that children receive at least two doses of a vaccine containing the pandemic H1N1 virus, which is expected to continue circulating this season.
In June, members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) unanimously adopted the simpler option at one of the committee's regular meetings at CDC headquarters in Atlanta. The recommendations stated that children ages 6 months to 8 years need only one dose of this year's trivalent seasonal vaccine as long as they have received at least two doses of seasonal vaccine since July 2010.
Children who have not received at least two doses of seasonal vaccine since July 2010 require two doses for the upcoming season.
That algorithm is consistent with guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
ACIP rejected the second, more complicated, option at its meeting, but it made its way into the final CDC guidance anyway. Clinicians may choose to use the second option if they have good information on a child's vaccination history before the 2010-2011 flu season.
The guidance states that if children are known to have received at least two seasonal influenza vaccines during any previous flu season and at least one dose of a vaccine containing the pandemic H1N1 strain -- either the monovalent pandemic vaccine or the seasonal vaccine from 2010-2011 or 2011-2012 -- then they can receive just one dose this year. Other children will require two doses.
Regardless of the approach, children who need to get two doses should receive them at least 4 weeks apart.
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Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Source Reference: Grohskopf L, et al "Prevention and control of influenza with vaccines: recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) -- United States, 2012-2013 influenza season" MMWR 2012; 61: 613-618.


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Published in ? The statue was designed by William Wetmore Story of Salem in 1866. It was cast in Munich and set up in the Public Garden as a gift to the city from the citizens of Boston on November 18, 1867. In 1911 it was taken to Dorchester at the urging of the Dorchester Historical Society, and set up on Dorchester Day, June 6 of that year in the traffice circle at Edward Everett Square. Toppled by motorists, it was removed February 28, 1931, and stored in the woodyard in Franklin Park. It was rescued and placed in Richardson Park on Columbia Road.
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HOPKINTON (CBS) – It's supposed to be a game enjoyed by some high school seniors, but a group of students in Hopkinton narrowly avoided going to jail over it.
The game is "Senior Assassins." Students using water guns travel in pairs and try to shoot and eliminate their designated enemies.
On Sunday night, a trio of players thought they were entering the garage of an opponent, but it turns out a 70-year-old woman lived there. That woman, seeing a stranger in her garage, used a remote control to lock the teenager in and called 911.
"She was very frantic, explained that someone was inside of her garage," Hopkinton Police Chief Edward Lee said.
The teen escaped by pressing the remote control button in the woman's car, and fled into a nearby car with two friends.
Hopkinton Police surrounded the car and conducted a "felony stop" with guns at their side because there was a chance the suspects might be armed. They were armed; with squirt guns.
The teen who fled was Michael Karlis's assassin partner. "When I pulled up there was five police cruisers surrounding the car and police had their guns drawn, pointed at the ground and they were yelling at the kids saying they were going to be charged with felonies," Karlis said.
The woman declined to press charges against the youths; otherwise, they could have faced charges of home invasion and breaking and entering.
Hopkinton High School officials sent home a letter to parents and students saying the game is by no means sanctioned by the high school or police. They urged parents to tell their children to stop playing the game before something "bad" happens.


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At a recent news conference which EXANTE attended, Finance Minister Edward Scicluna welcomed a recent assessment of Malta's economy by credit-rating agency Fitch that reaffirmed Malta's 'A' rating with a stable outlook.
Fitch said the Maltese economy was outperforming its eurozone peers and estimated real GDP grew by 3.4% in 2014, better than in 2013 (2.5%) and higher than both the eurozone average (0.9%) and the 'A' median of 3.1% over five years. Scicluna pointed out Fitch's noting of the government's recent agreement to sell 33% of shares in Enemalta to Chinese state-owned Shanghai Electric Power Company.
"Fitch stated that the deal 'has the potential to enhance Enemalta's profitability ... and reduce its debt', and is likely to reduce contingent risks," Scicluna said. "This is likely to impact positively on Malta's future ratings. "Malta's leading economic performance is expected to persist in the coming years, with the rating agency acknowledging the increase in real disposable income as a result of the reduction in electricity tariffs, and a buoyant labour market which stem from this Government's active labour market policies."
He added that both private investment and exports are expected to continue growing, with the latter buoyed by a recovery in the electronics sector, and sustained growth in tourism


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You want me to wear what? I better not look fat.
Lady Duckie doesn't mind dressing up, as you've seen here. And here.
That brings up, of course, the Halloween question. Actually, there's no question. She's dressing up. In fact, I've already bought her costume. (We'll keep it a surprise for a bit longer.)
But I'm not against a second disguise or even a switch-out. Wizard of Oz?
Or an iPhone. Seriously. An iPhone! (That dog looks miserable.)
Any ideas? Let me know in the comments. I want something really creative. And I'm not against using wigs.


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Commencement season begins at area colleges, universities
5/5/2017, 9:08 p.m.
The time of cramming for final exams, pulling all-nighters to finish papers and rushing to complete presentations and projects is over.
For college seniors, their parents, families and friends, it's time to celebrate commencement and the next step on the journey.
An array of speakers — from an inspiring, groundbreaking NASA mathematician to a former U.S. vice presidential hopeful — area poised to deliver commencement addresses at upcoming events in Richmond and nearby.
Below is a partial list:
Saturday, May 6
Norfolk State University, 4 p.m., Norfolk Scope, 201 E. Brambleton Ave, Norfolk. Speaker: Nina Turner, assistant professor of history at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, political commentator and former Ohio state senator. This is NSU's 100th commencement ceremony.
Sunday, May 7
University of Richmond, 2 p.m., Robins Center on campus. Speaker: Sheila Johnson, co-founder of Black Entertainment Television and founder and CEO of Salamander Hotels & Resorts.
Friday, May 12
Virginia Tech, 8:30 a.m., Lane Stadium, Blacksburg. Speaker: Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and author of the newly released book, "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy."
John Tyler Community College, 6:30 p.m., Multi-Purpose Center at Virginia State University, 20809 2nd Ave., Petersburg. Speaker: State Sen. Rosalyn R. Dance of Petersburg and JTCC alumna and member of the school foundation's board.
Saturday, May 13
Virginia State University, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., VSU Multi-Purpose Center, 20809 2nd Ave., Petersburg. Speaker: Jeff Johnson, managing principal of JIJ Communications strategy firm and motivational speaker.
Virginia Union University, 10 a.m., Hovey Field on campus, 1500 N. Lombardy St. Speaker: Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Virginia Commonwealth University, 10 a.m., Richmond Coliseum, 601 E. Leigh St. Speaker: U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, who ran for vice president in November on the Democratic ticket and is a former Virginia governor and former Richmond mayor.
College of William & Mary, 10 a.m., Kaplan Arena on campus, Williamsburg. Speaker: Walter Isaacson, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute and former chairman and CEO of CNN.
Howard University, 10 a.m., the Upper Quadrangle of the main campus, 2400 Sixth St. N.W., Washington. Speaker: U.S. Sen. Kamala D. Harris of California, an HU alumna and the first African-American and first woman to serve as attorney general of California.
Richard Bland College, 3 p.m., Statesman Hall on campus, 11301 Johnson Rd., Petersburg. Speaker: Tom Dorsey, co-founder of Dorsey, Wright & Associates, an investment firm in Richmond.
Sunday, May 14
Hampton University, 10 a.m., Armstrong Stadium on campus, Hampton. Speaker: Katherine Johnson, retired NASA mathematician whose trailblazing life and work were featured in the 2016 film, "Hidden Figures."
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 2 p.m., VCU's Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Speaker: Jamelle Wilson, dean of the School of Professional and Continuing Studies at the University of Richmond.
Friday, May 19
University of Virginia, 3 p.m., the Lawn on campus, Charlottesville. Speaker: Colombian president Juan Manuel Santos, valedictory exercises. Other speakers: Deborah E. McDowell, professor of English at U.Va. and director of the university's Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies, 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, the Lawn on campus; Robert C. Planta, dean of U.Va.'s Curry School of Education, 10 a.m. Sunday, May 21, the Lawn on campus.
Saturday, May 27
Randolph-Macon College, 10 a.m., Frank E. Brown Fountain Plaza on campus, Ashland. Speaker: Daniel H. Weiss, president and interim chief executive of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.


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June 21st was one of those perfect straw-hat days. Summer solstice – a breezy bright late afternoon which begs a dinner out on a terrace somewhere cozy, with plenty of Sangria. Afterwards was a blind date with Against the Grain's al fresco production of Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande. Qui sonne bien.
I strolled through the entrance and funnelled into the inner courtyard of the Canadian Opera Company's office and rehearsal space. Filled with mature trees, a large gazebo, iron gates and arched-brick lined walls, the space was idyllic.
Good gracious, I thought, where has this place been hiding all my life? It was not only a perfect spot to simply sit and soak in, but for an opera setting, its potential was obvious. This could be very interesting, I thought. And it was.
As the sun began to break into that special time between night and day, the opera began to unfold. The music was entirely performed on an upright piano by Julien LeBlanc and a rather frantic looking page turner who, after a 2 ½-hour long production, deserved some kind of award in itself.
Julien LeBlanc's playing was nuanced and inspired. My only whinge was that it was an upright – an apartment-sized piano whose tone was thin and brittle. Why not a grand piano? It would have made an enormous difference in sound quality, and I think Julien LeBlanc deserved an instrument to match his talent.
But back to the love fest, shall we? AtG's Pelléas et Mélisande was slight and pensive, with hints of an age where ideas of love and loss mixed with the aching surroundings of forlorn impressionist beauty. The characters wafted in and out of the piazza like ghosts, and the effect was nothing short of magical.
This is a slow-moving opera which Debussy struggled to get right for a long time. Found in a story by Maurice Maeterlinck, it's characters are set against the mercy of life and destiny. The text was fought over by Gabriel Fauré, Jean Sibelius and Arnold Schoenberg, who all swooped in to set it to music. But Debussy saw an opera in it, stating "The drama of Pelléas which, despite its dream-like atmosphere, contains far more humanity than those so-called 'real-life documents', seemed to suit my intentions admirably. In it there is an evocative language whose sensitivity could be extended into music and into the orchestral backcloth."
The plot circles around a love triangle between Prince Golaud, Mélisande, and Pelléas.
It begins with Prince Golaud, who finds a mysterious young woman, Mélisande, alone and lost in a forest. He marries her, and takes her back to his grandfather's castle. Mélisande meets Golaud's younger half-brother Pelléas, and the two start to fall in love, arousing Golaud's jealousy. Golaud forces his son Yniold, to spy on the couple. Pelléas leaves the castle but arranges to rendezvous with Mélisande and the two confess their love for each other. An eavesdropping Golaud rushes out and sinks a sword into Pelléas. A devastated Mélisande gives birth to a daughter and dies, leaving Golaud alone to obsess about the devastating reality of loving someone who cannot love him back.
I really have to hand it to Artistic Director Joel Ivany, who has taken to the heights of opera with a humble budget. Creativity will beat spectacle every time, and he knows it.
The casting was also a winning combination. Alain Coulombe was perfect in his role as the grandfather Arkel, and Megan Latham carried the role of the grandmother Geneviève, with impressive charisma.
The love triangle played between Étienne Dupuis, Gregory Dahl, and Miriam Khalil was also a slam dunk. In particular Dupuis, who absolutely lived in the role of Pelléas, and Miriam Khalil, who seemed as if she had stepped right out of Monet's Garden at Sainte-Adresse as Mélisande incarnate. Her signature warm lyrical voice countered the lower male voices to great effect. Gregory Dahl was also astonishing in his portrayal of the antagonist Prince Golaud, a complex role requiring a deep understanding of the philological trauma of someone who has lost their way.
Andrea Núñez's performance of Golaud's son Yniold was also very strong. Her interaction with her father was engaging and provided a narrative depth to the tragedy about to unfold before them.
AtG's Pelléas et Mélisande was perhaps the highlight of the opera season for me, which compared to a very strong season at the COC and elsewhere, says something very important.
Opera is not about spectacle, but the strange alchemy between words and music consumed in the mythical ritual of theatre performance. The singers bring it all to life and this is where the AtG shine brightest. Casting casting casting.
Evidenced by the number of squirrels and birds in attendance, they also approved.
Well-done everyone.
Against the Grain Theatre's Pelléas et Mélisande closes Wednesday, June 25th, 2014. Tickets and details here.
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Scientists with long beards have discovered the reason that some males to grow hair on their upper lip. Fondness of the colour brown is now known to be the dominant factor in this phenomenon.
Shaving historians (the people with knowledge of shaving throughout history not the popular past time originating in East Anglia) claim that shaving became popular at some point in history, at some point after that some men stopped shaving their upper lips. It is thought that men encountered the colour brown throughout their days as bright colours did not exist at such a time leading to the emergence of this peculiar facial hair. As the world grew brighter the trend for what is now referred to as a moustache, or in some circles mustances, died out.
Recent tests involved boiling water in a test tube and watching rodents for months seem to confirm this ground breaking theory. The hypothesis was thought up long before scientific trials began and are now attributed to an unnamed but impressively-uddered English teacher from the Midlands.
It is thought she did not pursue her theory at the time due to a hairy-jumpered temporary Maths teacher who pointed to bald-lipped young man renowned for his obsession with the murky colour. The man in question must remain nameless for legal reasons although it is thought his obsession was so great that the brown felt tip pen budget increased dramatically during the time he attended the school.
With the theory now proved scientifically evidence has emerged that the boy, who for so long had been the exception to the rule, has been spotted sporting a mustance. A source claims that the fan of brown was remarkably hairless in other places and this may explain why for so long he baffled scientists by being fond of the brown whilst remaining hairless.
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Employee Classifications: This is a big question for most employers. Do I pay employees a salary or an hourly wage? To decide the answer, you first must determine if the person can qualify as Exempt or not:
- Non-Exempt/ Hourly: Most employees fall into this group. They are paid at an hourly rate. Such employees are non-exempt (eligible) for rules concerning overtime, minimum wage, meal periods, breaks, etc.
- Exempt/ Salary: These employees are higher paid. They get a fixed salary, sales commission, or mixture of both. Generally these jobs require an advanced degree, pay in commissions, or are an executive position.
Why would I want an Exempt Employee? This employee is exempt from overtime and other labor rules. They are paid the same salary, whether they work 30 hours or 50 hours. The advantage of a salaried employees is that you do not need to track their work hours nor do you have to worry about OT. However, be sure you can classify that employee as exempt. You cannot just pick anyone for this classification.
Who can be classified as Exempt? Only certain types of employees can be classified as exempt according to the federal government. They fall in the following categories:
- Upper Management
- Certain Other Management
- Certain Creative Professionals
- Certain Advanced-degree Professionals
- Certain Highly Commissioned Sales People
- Certain Other Select Specialized Fields (see the DOL link below)
Be cautious in classifying anyone as exempt: You may face a future Wage and Hour Compliance lawsuit if you do this wrong, claiming unpaid overtime and more. Such lawsuits have been on the rise, as employees claim they were not really eligible to be classified as exempt. Manager responsibilities MUST differentiate from the responsibilities of an hourly employee and must include direct supervisory duties. A Creative Professional MUST have a lot of leeway in their hours as they create a new program, design a new artwork, etc. You cannot just claim that someone fits in one of the above categories; they need to actually belong there.
Minimum Pay Required for Exempt Employees: There are also minimum pay requirements for any exempt positions, since they are considered management or professional positions. Do your research before deciding that a job will be an exempt position.
Where can I learn more? The Department of Labor (DOL) provides an easy online tool to check whether a position should be exempt or not:
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Walking Up Front Street Nantucket
This beautiful view of Sconset looking up Front Street in full Summer bloom, You can almost smell the Roses and the sea salt air. In the distance you can see a girl taking her yellow lab for an afternoon walk. Sconset is always inspiring, Heaven on earth!


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16th August, 2018
Young Hertfordshire Songwriters shared the stage with Elena Tonra from Daughter at Watford School of Music on 16th August. Currently working on a solo album, Elena generously gave up her time to play her songs, speak about how she wrote them, and to listen to the young people play their own.
Opening the evening, Penelope Dunn from Mid Herts Centre for Music & Arts performed two promising songs.
Alanna Wilson from Stevenage Music Centre played a great 3 song set, accompanied by HMS workshop leaders Talena Cuthbert (ukulele) and Liam Amner (guitar), standing out as a highlight.
From St Albans, Charlotte Nairne accompanied her songs on guitar, drawing on influence from The Smiths, with her vocals displaying some nice melodic development.
Completing the young songwriters lineup, Lorna Thompson from Hitchin played her highly impressive "Hometown" accompanied by HMS tutor Victoria Port on Piano.
Elena then performed a combination of new songs and Daughter's hits Youth and Smother, accompanying herself on electric guitar. Elena's classical guitar-influenced technique created some effective textures underneath her direct, but understated delivery of some powerful melodies and lyrics, saying a lot with simple images.
"Setting fire to our insides just for fun"
Elena's performance worked really well even without her band, creating a mesmeric, intimate effect perfectly suited for her very personal and lyrical songs.
Interviewed by Talena and the young songwriters, Elena described how she had joined a band when studying music in London, and had worked in part time jobs including in a clothes shop and a delicatessen until Daughter took off. She enjoys touring, though would like to have more time to see the cities they visit to play in.
Elena described how she moved from writing poetry into lyrics, and how this had offered a way to support herself at difficult times during her childhood growing up in Rickmansworth.
She said it was important for Songwriters not to edit their ideas… "That's a bit like inviting everyone to dinner and everyone being polite!" She said originality and creativity come from expressing ideas and not worrying about what people think about your music.
Elena described how Daughter prepare themselves for performances, but also how she still gets very nervous before performing, and uses breathing exercises and a mindfulness app to help develop calm concentration.
Elena's songwriting and performances suggest she develops a gentle strength by singing and writing from her heart. This approach has also helped Daughter and Elena become highly popular, one of a steadily increasing number of impressive young songwriters that have emerged recently from Hertfordshire.
Watch Elena's full performance here:
Songwriter offers young people a chance to learn how to write songs in holiday workshops and at weekly sessions at Music Centres in Hatfield, Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead. Participants can also win feedback from professional songwriters, and opportunities to perform at the Hertfordshire Schools' Gala at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Head over to our online chart here to take a listen to songs written by the young people.


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Walmart Beauty Box: Winter 2016 (a review!)...
Neutrogena Hand Cream — I gave this to Jay, because I just don't think I'll use it. I already have a bunch of hand cream and/or lotion samples on hand, so although this one seems to work very well (I like that it's clear and unscented), I thought I'd pass it along to the husband for his travel bag.
TRESemme Volumizing Dry Shampoo — This was perfect timing, because I ran out of dry shampoo and then this arrived on my doorstep! (Or mailbox.) I've used this dry shampoo many times, and although it's not my favorite, it still works very well and I like the price point.
Burt's Bees Lotion — I've received a sample of this same lotion in a couple boxes of baby samples, and it smells just wonderful. I like to keep these in my diaper bag and in a drawer of the changing table, so I'm happy to have more of this lotion, for sure!
Dove Body Wash — I feel like there have been Dove samples in nearly every single box I've received, but I can't complain—it's truly my favorite body wash! I like using these samples because you actually get quite a few uses out of them. I'm eager to try this one. It smells heavenly.
A couple foil packets of shampoo/conditioner and few coupons were also inside the box this month.
Last month's box was a winner for me, but this month's lacked a little bit. I was a little disappointed because there were three items that were moisturizers (my least favorite sample to receive, because I don't use it often) and there were no full-size products included. I'll still continue my subscription because nearly everything I've received ends up being used at some point, and like I said before, they're just fun to look forward to getting in the mail.
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Some flowers from our weekend in Bobagaya:
We saw many birds by the lake there, including a kingfisher - not great pictures but I was pleased to get any at all:
A Random bird with my camera on the wrong settings (ISO 1600!!!)
A Crane(?):
The next pictures all came from our balcony. There are lots of exotic birds around here:
And finally, one for Roger. It was quite small - maybe around an inch across:


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Editor's Note: WoodLINKS USA, the wood industry education initiative, has been merged into the Woodwork Career Alliance (WCA), which now will begin offering an Education membership for woodworking training centers of all types.
WoodLINKS started in the U.S. in the late 1990's because there was a need for skilled workers and there existed a disconnect between education and industry. Led by a select group of industry members and educators, WoodLINKS was brought to this country from Canada and nurtured to become an organization of over 100 schools in 13 states.
The turbulent economy in recent years eroded much of the support which sustained the organization for its first decade, but the need for skilled workers has not changed. Like many companies rising from the recession, WoodLINKS USA has had to adapt to a new reality. July may officially mark the end of WoodLINKS USA, but it also marks the beginning of a new organization. The Woodwork Career Alliance will begin offering an Education membership. For a $250 annual fee, schools can join and will receive numerous benefits including the ability to start students off on their WCA credentialing journey.
The site fee formerly required by WoodLINKS was a barrier which prevented many schools from joining. With the new fee structure, we anticipate the number of WCA Education members will quickly grow. Thanks to the generosity of companies like Quickscrews, FastCap & Veneer Technologies, schools will continue to receive much needed supplies. In addition, the WCA Skill Standards provide industry created targets for both students as well as individuals already in the workforce. Furthermore, the WCA credentialing system provides a portable, personal, and permanent record of a woodworker's level of competency in tool and machine operations. The WCA is currently developing training materials for both industry and education to teach the skills necessary to attain these credentials.
As we move forward, we must not forget the progress we have made, or the people who have brought us to this point. The list of names is too long to include here, but I do want to recognize two individuals who have given a tremendous amount of time to WoodLINKS USA over the past several years - Mark and Linda Smith. Without their dedication, WLUSA would have disappeared long ago.
WoodLINKS has had a tremendous impact on our industry, as the stories that follow attest to. I have no doubt that when we look back on our next chapter, people will say the same of the WCA.
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Motorola One Power has already surfaced the news multiple times over the past couple of months. It's no secret that the device will be powered by Android One operating system.
One Power was spotted at TENAA, the Chinese certification website. The device will come with a massive 6.18-inch LCD display with an aspect ratio of 18:9 or 19:9. Such a massive device will be quite bulky and is expected to weight around 170g.
Interestingly, Motorola One Power will come with three cameras. The rear camera is an 8MP dual setup. Besides, there's no other news related to the rear camera features or front camera.
Under the hood will be an octa-core processor ticking at 1.8GHz. We don't know anything about the other specs of the processor yet. Thr RAM and internal storage could either be 3GB / 4GB/ 6GB and 32GB / 64GB.
The humongous device will be powered by 4,850mAh battery and will be available in Black, White, Gold and Silver.
Motorola One Power isn't the first phone to launch with Android One OS. Motorola had launched Android One variant of Moto X4 in US. However, for customers from other markets, Motorola One Power will be the first hands-on Android One device from Motorola.


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CNBC Deadly Rich
Check out our footage of Aspen in CNBC's Deadly Rich.
A wave of horror strikes the wealthy enclave of Aspen, Colorado when heiress Nancy Pfister is found brutally murdered in her mountain home. As police work to untangle a twisted web of suspects, a stunning confession puts a sudden end to the investigation. But with millions on the line, does the confession tell the whole story? Catch an all new episode of "American Greed: Deadly Rich" Monday at 10P ET/PT.


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What is herceptin?
Herceptin is the trade name of the drug trastuzumab. It was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 1998 for the treatment of metastatic HER 2 over-expressing breast cancer. In 2006, it was approved for use in early stage breast cancer, in combination with standard breast cancer chemotherapy.
Studies have indicated that Herceptin improves survival rates in both early and late-stage breast cancer, known as metastatic cancer. In 2014, it was reported that Herceptin, combined with chemotherapy, increased the 10-year chance of survival among breast cancer patients from 75 percent to 84 percent.
How does Herceptin work?
Herceptin is a monoclonal antibody, and it interferes with the HER2/neu receptor.
Herceptin is a drug that is helping women to survive breast cancer.
A monoclonal antibody is a biological treatment that is used for some kinds of cancer, either with chemotherapy or alone.
Cells produce proteins, and the monoclonal antibody recognizes and attaches itself to a particular protein.
Human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) proteins affect the growth, adhesion, migration, differentiation, and survival of cells.
HER is found at high levels on cancer cells. This may explain why cancer cells divide so rapidly.
Different antibodies work in different ways, depending on their target protein, so that different antibodies will be used for different cancers.
The antibodies used in cancer therapy have various ways of attacking the cancer cells.
These include:
- Triggering the immune system to attack the unwanted cells
- Blocking the signals that tell the cancer cells to divide
- Blocking the molecules that prevent the immune system from working
- Carrying radiation or cancer drugs to the cancer cells.
HER2 is a type of HER that can play a role in the development of breast cancer.
The task of an HER receptor is to transmit molecular signals to the insides of cells from the surface. These signals switch genes on and off.
In breast cancers, the HER2 receptor is faulty. Its "on" switch never goes to "off," so the breast cells reproduce uncontrollably, and breast cancer results.
Herceptin sticks to the HER2 protein, and it prevents the epidermal growth factor from getting into the cancer cells.
In this way, Herceptin stops the breast cancer cells from reproducing uncontrollably.
Is Herceptin for all breast cancer patients?
Patients should only take Herceptin if they have overexpression of HER2. It does not benefit patients without overexpression of the HER2 protein.
Around 20 percent of women with breast cancer have Herceptin-sensitive tumors.
Tests can determine whether a patient has too much HER2.
How is Herceptin taken?
Herceptin is normally given as an infusion, intravenously. Sometimes it is administered by subcutaneous injection, which is an injection under the skin. It is normally given at intervals of between 1 and 3 weeks.
Currently, patients with early stage breast cancer are treated with Herceptin for one year. Studies have shown that treatment over one year is more beneficial than treatment over 6 months. Extending treatment beyond one year does not appear to add any benefit.
Care for metastatic patients may combine therapies, using pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and paclitaxel together.
For patients with metastatic cancer, it will be used until it is no longer effectively controlling the cancer.
Does Herceptin have any adverse effects?
Herceptin is known to be cardiotoxic, which means that it can damage the heart. In rare cases, it can damage heart cells, and it can lead to congestive heart failure (CHF).
Because of this, patients usually need to be assessed for heart function before they can use this drug. Additionally, they will need to have their heart function assessed throughout their treatment. Patients with a pre-existing heart condition should not take Herceptin.
Cardiac damage is the most serious potential side effect. However, recent studies show that most women will recover after stopping the drug, and that long term effects are unlikely.
Another potentially serious side effect is lung problems. Rarely, a patient experiences severe shortness of breath or fluid on the lungs, among other symptoms. If lung problems occur, the patient should contact their physician.
A low white blood cell count has also been reported among patients taking Herceptin, and this can be life-threatening. The doctor may check the white blood cell count of patients who are receiving this drug.
Flu-like symptoms appear in about 40 percent of women who use Herceptin, but these are reported to be less severe after the first dose.
Possible side effects of Herceptin include:
- Stomach pain
- Pneumonia
- Nausea and vomiting
- Heart problems
- Headaches
- Fever
- Flu-like symptoms
- Diarrhea
- Cough and shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Aches and pains.
In rare cases, a patient may develop an allergic reaction and experience breathlessness, itching, and a rash.
However, Herceptin is generally well tolerated. Most patients do not experience significant side effects, and most of the adverse effects can be relieved by medication.
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"Charles led Vega to become an iconic lifestyle brand sold in over 20,000 stores across North America."
Charles Chang is a born entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, active living and mentoring. Prior to starting Lyra Growth Partners in September 2015, Charles was the President and Founder of Vega.
Started from scratch from his basement in 2004 and financed by his life savings, a second mortgage on his house and four credit cards, Charles led Vega to become an iconic lifestyle brand of clean, plant–based nutritional products sold in over 20,000 stores across North America.
Honouring a triple bottom line approach to business and recognizing people were the company's greatest source of competitive advantage, Vega and Charles have received many accolades and awards, including: Profit 100 Fastest Growing Companies, Best Workplaces, BIV 40 Under 40, Canada's Best Managed Companies and E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year.
In August 2015, Vega was sold to White Wave Foods for US$550 million cash. Charles is proud that corporate headquarters will remain in Vancouver, all Vega's employees have been retained and Vega's executive management team continue to run the company.
As one door closes, another opens and so Lyra was born: The constellation in which Vega was its brightest star seeks fresh, young stars looking to shine brighter and reach further.
Charles lives in Vancouver, BC and is an active member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO), an avid mountain biker, skier and Whistlerite wannabe.
"Milan has specialized in advising rapidly growing food & beverage, and technology companies over the past 15 years."
Milan Roy has over 15 years of entrepreneurial and corporate finance experience. Prior to joining Lyra Growth Partners, he was the founder of EKA Growth Capital, which advised rapidly growing food & beverage and technology companies. During that time, he was the CFO for Bench Accounting, a technology–enabled bookkeeping service, assisting the company through its growth capital rounds. Prior to EKA, Milan was a VP & Director at Deloitte Corporate Finance for eight years where he led numerous mid–market M&A and growth capital transactions. At Deloitte he was also the National Senior Sector Specialist for Food & Beverage for the last two years at the firm.
Milan started his career at an early–stage incubator, followed by a startup B2B software company in business development where he was a shareholder and then followed as a junior partner at Brendan Wood International, a consulting firm to global investment banks.
Milan Roy is a CFA Charterholder and has completed a BBA at the Schulich School of Business.
Milan likes to run around after his two young kids and if he can fit it in, likes running the seawall by English Bay, in Vancouver.
"Seb is responsible for helping source and structure new investments and partnering with investee companies across finance, strategy, and operations functions."
Seb Kocsis joined Lyra Growth Partners from the Starbucks corporate development group, where he worked on acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate partnerships. Prior to Starbucks, Seb worked in investment banking, most recently at Houlihan Lokey where he advised various food & beverage companies on sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions.Seb graduated from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Economics and Anthropology.
In his role at Lyra, Seb is responsible for helping source and structure new investments and partnering with investee companies across finance, strategy, and operations functions.
Seb has been fortunate enough to live in 5 cities over the last decade and can speak 3 languages, poorly. He is excited to be back in Vancouver and looking forward to doing more backcountry skiing. He is a keen pick-up soccer player and aspires to one day be an amateur surfer.
"Chelsea is involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, evaluating, executing and monitoring investments. "
Chelsea joins Lyra Growth Partners from her role at CIBC with over five years of capital markets experience. She most recently worked as an investment banking associate, advising on a variety of transactions including mergers and acquisitions as well as debt and equity financing. Prior to investment banking, Chelsea worked in sales & trading with CIBC's equity derivatives group where she supported institutional clients with their listed and OTC derivative needs. Chelsea is a CFA Charterholder and holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce from the Smith School of Business at Queen's University.
In her role at Lyra, Chelsea is involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, evaluating, executing and monitoring investments.
Chelsea is an avid skier, hiker and emerging golf enthusiast that loves travelling and enjoying the outdoors.
"Maggie joins Lyra with over 10 years of accounting and tax experience at her previous role as a Senior Manager at Deloitte."
Maggie Ko joins Lyra with over 10 years of accounting and tax experience at her previous role as a Senior Manager at Deloitte. Maggie started as an articling student at Deloitte and obtained her Chartered Professional Accountant designation and spent years specializing in taxation for privately owned companies.
At Deloitte, Maggie worked on tax planning and corporate matters with many private clients. Maggie can assist with day-to-day accounting, business and tax matters to complex tax planning for our partner investee companies.
Outside of work, Maggie enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys Yoga and hiking when she is not juggling other priorities (although secretly she is a closet reality TV show fanatic).
"Reese has expertise in the sales process, human resources, business administration & project management."
Reese Davidson joined Lyra Growth Partners after a 3.5 year position as Charles Chang's right hand at Vega. Essential to the set up and launch of Lyra, Reese has been a part of the organization from inception and has in depth knowledge of the business and what it takes to make it run successfully.
During her time at Vega, Reese was directly responsible for creating culture and supporting the triple bottom line approach that Vega is so famously known for. Reese's role was pivotal during the sale of Vega to WhiteWave Foods, as she assisted with the creation of the CIM, directed due diligence and dealt with finalizing the transaction. Reese has expertise of the sales process from beginning to end, an asset that she now brings to Lyra.
Reese is a previous entrepreneur with 7 years in the online retail sector. She now uses her project management education and wide array of business administration and human resources skills to support her role at Lyra.
In her spare time she can be found at her cabin; skiing, kayaking, ATV'ing, dirt biking, and enjoying the outdoors. She enjoys perusing garage sales and antique shops for vintage finds, and furniture DIY. As a former gymnast, Reese now participates in acrobatics and trapeze. She is a wannabe Pinterest crafter, lacking the time to commit, but secretly covets those Martha Stewart moms!
"Shannon excels at event planning and entertaining, so you can be sure that any event Lyra hosts, will be one to remember! "
With over a decade of experience as an administrative professional, Shannon is the Executive Assistant & Office Manager who helps ensure all daily operations run smoothly. Since joining Lyra, Shannon has dedicated herself to keeping Charles and the team organized and prioritized in their daily duties. She offers a streamlined approach to assistance that relies on efficiency and resourceful problem solving.
Her friendly demeanor and nurturing personality is a great addition to the the Lyra team. She excels at event planning and entertaining, so you can be sure that any event Lyra hosts, will be one to remember!
Shannon spends her free time with her daughter, Mya while being the best role model she knows how to be. She also loves to travel and looks forward to exploring the world with her little one by her side.
"Tammy brings over eleven years of experience in fund accounting and administration."
Joining Lyra from the investment management world, Tammy Horvath brings over eleven years of experience in fund accounting and administration. Her interest in investing started early by following stock markets from a young age, ultimately leading her to a degree in economics and the completion of the Canadian Securities Course.
Prior to Lyra, Tammy was responsible for the administration of two pooled funds. Her main duties included accounting, trading, analysis and compliance related matters. Specializing in valuations, audits and financial reporting, Tammy adds essential value to the Lyra family.
When not dreaming about numbers, or spending time with her husband, three daughters, a dog and a cat, Tammy can be found reading, hiking, practicing yoga or planning her next adventure.
"Brendan is regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition."
Brendan is the formulator and co-founder of Vega, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, and Editor in Chief of Alive magazine. He's also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion.
Brendan is regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition, and therefore works with several NHL, NFL, MLB, UFC, and Olympic athletes. Brendan now invests in and works with socially responsible food & tech companies whose mandate is to fix our food system and reduce the environmental strain of food production.
"Peter digs into the details that can make a business profitable"
Peter Dennis is an accomplished executive, with expertise in manufacturing, operations (COO) and finance (CFO). He is a talented entrepreneur, having owned and run many successful businesses over several decades. When introduced to new situations, he can rapidly determine what issues need addressing and develop clever, non-traditional solutions.
Peter assists Lyra's portfolio companies with business and financial matters as needed. His expertise allows him to dig into the details that can make a business profitable. His abilities include systems engineering, costing analysis and improvement, and supply chain management. He has a strong track record of leading profitable growth by driving sales through enhanced operational initiatives. But he can also help make sense out of this by producing comprehensive, yet concise management reports.
Peter continues to be an avid sailor and he and his wife enjoy their second home in the San Juan Islands.


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From Great Depression to Great Credit Crisis: Similarities, Differences and Lessons
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The Great Depression of the 1930s and the Great Credit Crisis of the 2000s had similar causes but elicited strikingly different policy responses. It may still be too early to assess the effectiveness of current policy responses, but it is possible to analyze monetary and fiscal policies in the 1930s as a "natural experiment" or "counterfactual" capable of shedding light on the impact of recent policies. We employ vector autoregressions, instrumental variables, and qualitative evidence for a panel of 27 countries in the period 1925-1939. The results suggest that monetary and fiscal stimulus was effective - that where it did not make a difference it was not tried. The results also shed light on the debate over fiscal multipliers in episodes of financial crisis. They are consistent with multipliers at the higher end of those estimated in the recent literature, consistent with the idea that the impact of fiscal stimulus will be greater when banking system are dysfunctional and monetary policy is constrained by the zero bound.
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Published: Miguel Almunia & Agustín Bénétrix & Barry Eichengreen & Kevin H. O'Rourke & Gisela Rua, 2010. "From Great Depression to Great Credit Crisis: similarities, differences and lessons," Economic Policy, CEPR, CES, MSH, vol. 25, pages 219-265, 04. citation courtesy of
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Charleston, West Virginia is Popular with Religious Groups
Charleston was founded in 1794 and contains religious treasures such as St. John's Episcopal Church, which was used by the Union Army during the Civil War. Besides its religious attractions, Charleston's geography accommodates attractions like the Criel Mound and Treetop Canopy tours.
Religious Attractions
The First Presbyterian Church, located on Leon Sullivan Way, was built in 1915 and the Byzantine interior was modeled after St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice, Italy. The church showcases music through its choirs, including the Geneva Choir and the Capella Bell Choir.
St. John's Episcopal Church, built in 1839 and located on Quarrier Street, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. St. John's hosts Manna Meal, which serves food to the homeless every day.
Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, on Virginia Street, is believed to be Charleston's oldest church, dating back from 1816. The church hosts four handbell choirs.
Christ Church United Methodist, located on Quarrier Street, began in 1804 when the first meeting of Methodists took place.
The Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center, minutes from downtown Charleston, is a place for religious and non-profit group retreats, workshops and conferences. The center offers meals, lodging and prayer services for groups.
Charleston's Tourist Attractions
Jarrett said, "Charleston also is a gateway to wild and wonderful West Virginia activities. Not many cities can offer skiing, world-class zip line canopy tours, white water rafting, ATV tours, golfing, hiking, fishing, boating, mountain biking and so much more within a short distance."
The West Virginia State Capitol, built by Cass Gilbert in 1932, features a golden dome and a second-floor ceiling decorated with leaves of West Virginia's trees. The building houses the Supreme Court and Law Library as well as legislative chambers. Guided tours are available. The Governor's Mansion features a sunroom, ballroom and a state dining room. Reservations are preferred for the Governor's Mansion tour.
Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia features over 800 artworks from artists like Miro, Picasso and Warhol. The Avampato Discovery Museum, also a part of the Clay Center, showcases galleries like "Milton Gardner's Earth City" and "Gizmo Factory" physical science exhibit.
C&O Train Depot Museum, located 13 miles from downtown, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and contains railroad photos and artifacts. Tours are available by appointment.
Craik-Patton House, also known as Elm Grove, was built in 1834 and was one of the first clapboard framed houses in Charleston. The tour includes exhibits of frontier living and discussion of Rev. James Craik's family ties to George Washington. The exterior of the house showcases herb and boxwood gardens. Tours are available April-October.
New River Gorge Canopy Tours, located in Lansing (53 miles away from Charleston), offers the "Treetops Canopy Tour" where guests can experience a half-day adventure with 10 zip lines, five sky bridges and three quick hikes.
New River Gorge Bridge, located in Fayetteville (51 miles away from Charleston), is one of the world's largest single-arch steel span bridges. It stretches 3,030 feet across the gorge.
Heritage Towers Museum & Culture Center, located in Eastern Charleston, displays African-American history through African art and culture with exhibits such as "Slave Life" and "Jim Crow/Civil Rights."
Kanawha State Forest, located seven miles from Charleston, offers camping, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and fishing. The forest has 19 species of wood warblers, which draw birders from as far away as Canada.
The Criel Mound, an Indian mound located in South Charleston (the second largest in West Virginia), is believed to have been built between 250 and 150 BCE. The 35-foot-high burial site was part of an Indian village over 2,000 years ago.
Charleston's Annual Festivals
FestivALL begins in June and includes 10 days of dance, theater and music all over Charleston. It has featured celebrities like Jennifer Garner.
Live on the Levee concert series at Haddad Riverfront Park (downtown Charleston) occurs every Friday from Memorial Day weekend through August.
The three-day Multifest at the State Capitol begins the first Friday in August. The festival includes music performances, art and food.
Bridge Day, located in Oak Hill (51 miles from Charleston), is West Virginia's largest one-day festival and claims to be the world's largest extreme sports festival. The festival occurs in early October and features sports such as BASE jumping, a parachute jump from fixed objects and known as one of the most dangerous sports, and rappelling, a sport involving riding up and down ropes.
Charleston Boulevard Rod Run and Doo Wop occurs in the beginning of October and features car shows, prizes, parades, fireworks and music.
Charleston has a vast array of cultural and religious backgrounds and is attractive to most religious groups. Among the religious groups that have gathered in Charleston are American Baptists, Freewill Baptists, Methodists and Jehovah Witnesses.
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Our galactic neighborhood just got a lot bigger.
NASA announced the discovery of 715 new planets, by far the biggest batch of planets ever unveiled at once.
By way of comparison, about 1,000 planets total had been identified in our galaxy before Wednesday.
The latest edition of @NASAScienceCast highlights @NASAKepler's news today that it found 715 new planets! http://t.co/lPwUIWCXsN
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Four of those planets are in what NASA calls the "habitable zone," meaning they have the makeup to potentially support life.
The planets, which orbit 305 different stars, were discovered by the Kepler space telescope and were verified using a new technique that scientists expect to make new planetary discoveries more frequent and more detailed.
"We've been able to open the bottleneck to access the mother lode and deliver to you more than 20 times as many planets as has ever been found and announced at once," said Jack Lissauer, a planetary scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.
Launched in March 2009, the Kepler space observatory was the first NASA mission to find planets similar to Earth that are in, or near, habitable zones — defined as planets that are the right distance from a star for a moderate temperature that might sustain liquid water.


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One of the most conversations that took place at CPAC 2016 focused on the dangers of Radical Islam in the world today. Rep. Steve King (R-IA) focused his comments on the need to secure our Southern border and the fallacy that doing so is far too costly and far too difficult to do. Security expert, Jim Hanson, reminded the listeners that the enemy is not Islam or the Muslim people of the world in general but the violent radicals who buy in to Sharia Law. Lastly, the respected women's rights activist Ayan Hirsi Ali spoke eloquently and fervently about the need to educate our populace about the truth of the evils of Islam.
While Rep. King and Mr. Hanson had important things to say, it was Ms. Ali who stole the show. Watch and see for yourself.
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KANSAS CITY — No network television cameras were there, not even local TV for that matter.
There weren't 80,000 fans, as at Arrowhead Stadium, bowing their heads for a moment of silence, with a football field-sized U.S. flag unfurled before them.
But on the day America paused to mark the 10th anniversary of one of the worst days in the nation's history, about 50 people held what could have been the most significant sign of healing on that day.
They were Muslim, Jews and Christians. They were America, and they come to dedicate themselves to a cause they all hold in common.
Sharon Johnson and her three children need a home. People from the three great monotheistic faiths in a loosely knit local coalition begun by the Rev. Stan Runnels, rector of St. Paul Episcopal Church in midtown Kansas City, will build another "House of Abraham" for her through Habitat for Humanity.
"I feel blessed," Johnson said at the conclusion of the prayer service and groundbreaking at the vacant lot near 25th Street and Bellefontaine Avenue that will soon be the site of her brand-new, four-bedroom, two-bathroom house with attached garage.
"I want to thank God first of all, then Habitat for Humanity because I couldn't get a home without Habitat," she said.
The "House of Abraham" coalition, including Visitation and St. Francis Xavier parishes, has sponsored two houses for Habitat clients so far. The coalition provides the seed money to get construction started as well as volunteer labor to help build it.
Johnson and her children are also required to put in 350 hours of "sweat equity" into their own home, plus repay a no-interest mortgage loan.
The "no-interest" part of Habitat mortgages eliminates a thorny issue for the Muslims, said Shakil Haider, chairman of the Midland Islamic Council.
Islam generally forbids charging or paying interest on loans.
"The scholars have told us that when you live in a non-Muslim society, you can make some adjustments," he said. "You can take out a mortgage to buy a home and pay interest, but we are not allowed to accept interest payments at any time."
Rev. Runnels said the participation of people from the three faiths that trace their roots to Abraham was another step toward understanding.
In the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, there was a push among people of all three faiths to get to know and understand each other better. There were, and still are, many opportunities for people to explain their faith, but at some point, that wasn't enough, Rev. Runnels said.
"This was built around the idea of, instead of sitting around a table talking, let's do something," he said. "Habitat for Humanity became the perfect vehicle for doing something together constructive."
Haider recalled that the days following 9/11 were terrifying for the American Muslim community. They were grieving with the rest of the country, and viewed with suspicion virtually everywhere they went.
Haider said he even received a phone call from an FBI agent after his son made a remark in school that his father knew every Saudi pilot.
"It was true," Haider said. "I worked in aircraft maintenance dispatch in Saudi Arabia for years, so I told the FBI, 'I know all Saudi pilots, but I do not know any Saudi terrorists.'"
Since those first fearful few days, Haider said, the better part of America has emerged, and he is in constant demand to speak to both Christian and Jewish congregations to explain the true faith of Islam.
Today, he said, there is even a healthy exchange among Christian, Islamic and Jewish children as they visit each other's schools to learn more about one another.
That's what made the groundbreaking on Sept. 11, 2011, so special, said Craig Colbert, planning director for Habitat for Humanity in Kansas City.
"I can't think of a better way to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11," he said to the crowd.
Colbert said that the latest "House of Abraham" is only one part of Habitat's overall plan to build affordable housing in the neighborhood centered around True Vine Missionary Baptist Church.
The lot on which the house will be built is one of several vacant lots in the neighborhood under the control of Jackson County Land Trust, which held the property for non-payment of taxes. It was one of many neighborhood eyesores that will be converted into new, owner-occupied single family homes.
"We've already built three houses in this neighborhood," he said. "We hope on this block we will have another five to seven."
That gave the prayer leaders even more reason to offer prayers from their own traditions of both gratitude and blessings for the Johnson family and their soon-to-be new home.
"Please allow light and peace and compassion to dwell in this home," prayed Susan Choucron of Congregation Ovem Shalom. "Let no sadness come through this gate."
"We can join you as you build your home, but we are here because God wants to build his home within us," prayed Steve Engler of Visitation Parish.
"Your home is not a place," said Sheik Hasan Aly. "Your home is your family. May God give you strength and courage."
Sheik Aly also drew a laugh from the crowd when he said that the next time the group gathers for the official housewarming of the completed home, he expects a feast in the Islamic tradition.
"You should kill a healthy sheep," he said. "But if you don't have a sheep, some chicken will work."


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Chiropractors do so much more than just 'cracking backs'
Most people are surprised to learn about how long it takes to study to be a Chiropractor,(now it's 5 years full time at the AECC university college),and the variety of subjects that Chiropractors have to study. Many of the core science subjects studied apply to medics and Chiropractors* (e.g. anatomy /neuro anatomy/physiology /biochemistry/pathology) such that in some teaching university institutions in the world Chiropractic and Medical students study the subjects common to both professions along side each other in the first few years.
However, as you would expect, from the start and as each courses progress, distinct differences in the degrees develops – subjects studied, time studied and depth of knowledge required varies. Some subjects both professions study to varying amounts some are very specific to solely each profession.
Chiropractors are primary health practitioners. This means you can refer yourself directly to see a Chiropractor without any medical referral. So it's up to the Chiropractor to decide if you have a mechanical, Neurological, Orthopaedic or even a medical problem and then discuss what is the best course of action/ treatment path for you. You can be assured after all their years in training and experience you are in very safe hands. If you have a problem that is unsuitable for Chiropractic treatment or you need more test(s) to confirm or exclude a diagnosis we will refer you back to the GP with a letter explaining our thoughts and rational for more investigations. If its appropriate and they are available we can request some tests privately. However, if a positive test result would mean your treatment/management is then out of our scope of practice then instead we will refer you to your GP and suggest a referral to a local specialist consultant privately.
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While it should not be a problem, there have been many who would not choose PCAnywhere as a remote solution. But, you can open the ports required on your DLink and forward them to the PC in question, as long as it has a static IP address.
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A VPN would seem to be the way to go if you are concerned about security, but can be problematic with a dynamic IP address as found with many DSL providers. XP allows you to create an outgoing VPN connection, and most later SOHO routers will enable PPTP and IPSec connections.
I would say the difficult part would be to keep track of the target PC's IP address. I use FollowMEIP found at followmeip.org. You can access your public IP at any time from any internet connected computer. If the PC you are connecting to is also yours, then that shouldn't be a problem.
Once the VPN is established, you can use Remote Desktop normally. You may still need to configure the router to forward port 3389 requests to the private IP address of the target PC.
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Paraphrasing Essays and Rewriting Tools
With the inception of the internet and the world wide web came a new set of challenges. One of which lies in the unfortunate ease of plagiarizing content. Prior to the Internet age, the issue of plagiarism was existent however present on a much much smaller scale as mostly writers wrote anything at all for that matter.
These days, everyone seems to have become a literary personality, churning out articles and reports in continuous succession, for some, to keep up with essential keywords associated with his or her online business pages, for others, to bask in the euphoria of being called a writer, perhaps a freelance writer "without limits"
As a direct result, the issue of plagiarism has spiraled into a large wildfire, taking along everything in its path. As a somewhat efficient solution, terms such as paraphrasing and rewriting tools have come to the limelight, to aid curb the excesses caused by over-enthusiastic writers.
To paraphrase simple refers to the ability to express the meaning of a written or spoken text by means of the use of different words to achieve greater clarity. Fundamentally, all that is required to paraphrase a text is to change the text of the original author while trying to maintain the points stated but in your own words. In paraphrasing, there are a couple of do's and don'ts, here are some of them
• Avoid changing concept words
• Do not change special terms
• Do not change proper names
The art of paraphrasing can be actualized in different ways, some of which include:
By changing the word order
By changing the form of the word
By changing the voice (active to passive or passive to active)
By changing the sentence structure and use different connecting words
Following these aforementioned steps, ensures that your work turns out effectively different from the original version.
To write a paraphrase simply connotes reiterating the ideas of others but in your own words. Note however that changes to words within a text in a bid to actualize paraphrasing may be seen as plagiarism within some circles.
Currently, there exists a number of online and local apps which aid the process of paraphrasing and rewriting automatically:
1. Small SEO tool: This website provides an on-site article rewriter tool which aids your rewriting process. Its modus operandi, scanning through blocks of text and switching out selected words with their corresponding synonyms.
2. Caligonia: With this article rewriter, you can be assured of a readable block of text after the rewriting operation has been executed. Owing largely to the fact that Caligonia possesses a certain level of human interference, hence ensuring more human-readable content.
3. Ez rewriter: The Ez article rewriter shares the same working principle as the smallseotools article rewriter. It is an online based article rewriter which simply switches as many words to stored synonyms on its database in a bid to provide paraphrased content.
4. Plagiarisma: This online article spinner also has an online synonymizer, a grammar check feature and plagiarism checker.


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A little fatter than a typical vintage replacement. Balances very well with our Classic humbuckers. Reverse wound for middle position. Comes with both black & white covers.
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There are lots of replacement pickups on the market today and the choices can be frankly baffling. The fact is, that like the guitar itself, the pickup should offer a reflection of the person playing it. Therefore we don't have 20 different degrees of distortion, nor do we have a humbucker for blues and a different one for rock. We have a selection of high quality pickups to fit most types of electric guitar with varying strengths of output for you to use to share your playing "voice".
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