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Gunfire erupted amid unrest in Milwaukee as protesters returned to the streets for a second night after the death of Sylville Smith, an armed black man fatally shot by police.
A vehicle burst into flames just before 1 a.m. Monday, repeating a night of chaos a half mile from where protesters congregated overnight Saturday for the first night of violent demonstrations.
A young man was struck by gunfire near Sherman Park, police said. Officers rescued him under the cover of an armored vehicle as chanting demonstrators threw objects at riot-geared officers.
The condition of the shooting victim was not immediately released and it's unclear where the gunshot came from.
Rocks pelted a squad car windshield and an officer standing along a line of armored cops facing off with demonstrators, police said. The wounded officer was treated at a local hospital.
The sporadic gunfire continued past midnight near Sherman Park, where protesters began marching at dusk after a vigil for the 23-year-old Smith.
WITI-TV reporter A.J. Bayatpour tweeted he heard gunshots ring out from 15 feet away as a man tried robbing a news photographer.
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker activated the National Guard earlier on Sunday, but police said the reserve military force was not at the protests.
Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke requested the National Guard, saying he would "not allow for a repeat of what happened last night."
Clarke, who lauded Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in July, likened protests over Smith's death to similar outrage in Baltimore and Ferguson, calling them battles in the "war on police." Clarke had promised up to 100 sheriff's deputies on duty for Sunday night, with 250 more on-call, he said at a press conference.
Smith's distraught sister pleaded for a peaceful night at the vigil for her fallen sibling.
"If we don't celebrate this, they're going to win again," she said before demonstrators kicked off a large march past Sherman Park.
The city "went crazy last night," she said, according to WITI-TV.
"We all hurt, but you all got to understand the family hurt more than anybody."
Another sister, who did not want to be identified, told the Daily News she believes her brother was shot in the back after falling down during a police pursuit.
"It's unfair, it's just real unfair," she said in a brief phone interview.
Smith was stopped by a Milwaukee police officer, who is also African-American, at around 3:30 p.m. Saturday after the cop noticed his car "behaving in a suspicious manner," Police Chief Ed Flynn said at a press conference.
Smith, who was carrying a stolen gun and 23 rounds of ammunition, fled from a traffic stop, police said. The officer shot him after he refused to drop his weapon, Flynn said.
Footage from the officer's body cam shows Smith "without question" had a gun in his hands, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said. Flynn said the body cam footage would not yet be released, citing the ongoing investigation.
Flynn said Smith was shot in the chest and arm, but he could not yet say if Smith also took a shot to the back.
The officer who shot Smith has "several years of experience," Flynn said, and has been facing violent threats since the shooting. The officer has not been identified.
Smith was the father of a 2-year-old boy, his mother Mildred Haynes told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. She said Smith recently obtained his conceal-carry license after getting shot twice and robbed four times.
Court records show Smith had faced nearly a dozen prior charges, mostly for non-violent misdemeanors such as speeding, retail theft and marijuana possession.
He was convicted for carrying a concealed weapon, a misdemeanor, records show. Smith faced felony charges last year for a shooting and for intimidating a witness of the shooting, but those charges were dismissed.
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel spoke out against the violent protests, worried for the safety of officers and firefighters in Milwaukee.
"I am saddened by the senseless destruction caused by a handful of citizens in Milwaukee and appeal for calm," Schimel said in a statement.
Wisconsin's Department of Justice will be investigating the police involved death, Schimel added, promising a "transparent gathering of the facts."


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Annette Compo
Annette Compo is the founder and President of Care by Design Market, and is a successful business leader who has launched and operated multiple businesses over the last 30 years. Annette started Care by Design Health and Wellness Market with a passion for her own personal health and wellness journey. What she found was a confusing cannabis industry and hard to understand and know what would work or not. Her solution to the problem was simple yet revolutionary: to create a space where people can come to find options to support their health goals with great products and education. As a business coach, she really pours into inspiring people to make tomorrow better by finding what passion they have and creating it within their career, business and life! She went out and found leaders in this new industry that soar in their own vision that matches with hers. Her vision is to see a future full of community driven leadership within our world's businesses and neighborhoods.
Annette Compo has also been a Radio Personality and Nationally Recognized Real Estate Expert of the radio show, Real Estate 411. She has been on multiple radio programs like ABC News, CBS Radio and WJR AM760 heard throughout the US. Annette Compo has captured the eyes of real estate economists requesting her as a keynote speaker for the housing industry and has worked with state and national legislation by sharing her views on Real Estate Economics. She has been a real estate leader for over 30 years.
Throughout the years, she has accomplished being a missionary in Haiti, extensive leadership training and volunteers with the Special Olympics, Abuse Council, Big Brother Big Sister, Jaycees and many other service organizations. She is a trained public speaker and business coach. She most recently supported the start of the non profit CARES in Farmington Hills to fight hunger and basic needs to life as well as the newest non profit aligned with her Care By Design Health and Wellness Market business, Fresh Water Cannabis Foundation. This foundation focuses on supplying grants to individuals or organizations that have a vision to preserve Michigan Great Lakes, creeks, rivers and streams for all of us to enjoy today, tomorrow and beyond!
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Events: The Index
Get a taste for Vivienne's kooky style and dynamic stage presence in our keynotes reel!
As many of you know, most large events and gatherings have been rescheduled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. However, Vivienne has continued consulting remotely with companies and organizations around the world. These briefings have covered Vivienne's research in artificial intelligence,
data science, HR, and innovation, but have also addressed the impact of COVID-19 on business and culture. Run via Zoom, these interactive sessions have ranged from intimate groups of Chief Executives to audiences as large as 150 attendees. We've received unanimously positive feedback: Vivienne's breadth of knowledge and expertise in so many fields, paired with her fun and quirky delivery, has both provided actual insight while also promoting community as dispersed teams grapple with new workplace challenges.
If you or your organization are interested in setting up a remote conversation with Vivienne around technology and innovation, human resources, COVID-19, or otherwise, please reach out to us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Vivienne joined the Investing with Pride panel to discuss the experiences of Queer entrepreneurs around the world and the steps that global companies can take to improve visbility and inclusion.
Vivienne's serialized talks for B-Well and Salesforce cover courage, purpose, data, problem-solving, and the role that artificial intelligence plays in it all. If you're interested in booking serialized sessions with Vivienne, shoot us an email at email@example.com!
In a recent podcast interview with Overshare, Vivienne jumps into the future of work, robot-proofing your career, and the science of living with purpose. Take a listen as she shoots the shit with host Justin Gignac on growth mindsets, Comic-Con, and the value of building creatives.
Vivienne partied (virtually) with John Thornhill, Kriti Sharma, and Michael Wooldridge to discuss the impact of AI on business for the FT Future Forum. You can watch the panel here!Upcoming
Vivienne will host serialized talks with UBS and Amazon on what we call "Experiments in the Cubicle": actionable steps for racial and intersectional inclusion in the remote workplace.
Does performing experiments on your coworkers sound weird to you? It's supposed to! Hit us up to learn more at firstname.lastname@example.com!
Vivienne interviewed for the new Future of Storytelling podcast–subscribe and stay tuned for the release of her episode! Read her profile and more about the project on the FoST website.
Vivienne will join the UN NOVUS Summit to share stories of her research. The summit takes place on July 20th and 21st and is free to attend–sign up here!
On July 21st, Vivivenne will join Signal AI founder David Benigson and others for a discussion on technology and disruption: how will the increasing role that AI plays in our lives change over the next 5 years?


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Review by Logaine Navascués
Candlewick, October 2020
48 pages, hardcover, $22.99 CAD, ISBN 978-0-7636-9832-4
Ages 4–8, Grades Pre-K–3
Picture Book, Contemporary Realism
Sometimes, grief fills up everything in and around us, like an enormous dark gorilla standing in the middle of the room: present and inevitable, yet still unimaginable. With this striking image, illustrator Cindy Derby introduces us to The Boy and the Gorilla, author Jackie Azúa Kramer's moving story about a young boy who loses his mother, and his effort to find some answers.
The story is built on what is spoken out loud, as much as in its silences and long pauses, which are dramatically represented in the visual layout of the sparse text, floating on each double spread. Azúa Kramer's words are simple, almost blunt, yet chosen with such precision and care that they imbue the weight and density of death with a touch of playful and poetic beauty. "Your mother's garden is beautiful. May I help?" asks the gorilla. "Okay, says the boy." And with that, we enter their intimate dialogue, written in deep questions and strikingly profound answers. "My mom died," says the boy, just as the great ape responds, "I know." "Will we all die?" the boy continues. "Yes. We all do. But you have many more kites to fly," replies the robust and sensitive animal.
Derby's illustrations evoke all the blurriness and confusion of experiencing the death of a loved one. Although the characters and situations are clearly identifiable and seem perfectly real, the looseness of the watercolour and ink images, the soft strokes, and the predominantly dark colour palette add an extra layer of symbolism. They almost seem to be rendered through the child's own sad, lost, gaze. And even if there is some light amid the darkness towards the end of the book—as the colours turn a bit brighter and warmer too—this is a challenging and compelling read. It is an important read about the meaning of life and death, and separation and connection. This is a book that is sure to provoke more questions than propose answers, and one that requires time, and a strong, courageous heart.
Logaine Navascués is a Peruvian artist, writer, creative director, teacher, and book maker, currently living in Vancouver. She is the proud mother of a beautiful daughter and two artist's books. You can find her reading, collecting picturebooks and eating chocolate while pursuing her MA in Children's Literature at UBC.


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Saturday, April 25, 2015
Breaking News:Petition allowed for Full pension to pre 2006 Pensioners for 20 years or more of service :
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With this new judgement the OROP calculations will require new insights/reworking. On this pretext the OROP orders from Finance Ministry will further be delayed.ReplyDelete
Orop includes this orderReplyDeleteReplies
OROP as projected and wanted by the IESM still counts number of years service beyond 20 years till 37 years. Just look at their chart of expected pensions. Their suggestion that a Major with 20 Years service must be given Lt Colonel pension with Major's rank pay and the one with 21 years service must be equated to Lt Colonel proves that this 20 Year service and full pension is not covered in the present proposal.Delete
What is the full matter? Plz explain.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 26, 2015 at 5:32 PM
long way to go...........govt will obviously appeal......upto curative petitionReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 27, 2015 at 6:31 AM
Dear Vetrans,ReplyDelete
Pl refrain from comments/counter comments for a month or so.
Hope for the best & wait.
Take care
One can not avoid comments in view of the periodical confusing statements of DM which are no more honest.Delay can be accepted but now the intentions are doubtful. Just go thru his words since 1st Feb - OROP is a foregone conclusion, matter of few days, end March, end April, FM approval, political approval and when he ran short of excuses, he brought in another issue of approval from parliament which does not appear convincing now with the parliamentary panel also slamming the government. Over to DM for another innovative excuse.ReplyDelete
However, going with the advise of a fellow veteran,, I shall not make further comments as long as I can hold myself which unfortunately may not be long if the next excuse of DM shows us veterans as yet again stupids.
- AnonymousApril 29, 2015 at 10:35 AM
It means that who have completed 21 years of service can get the pension of next rank ie. Hav can get pension of Nb Sub Major can get Lt Col Gen can get DM.ReplyDelete


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Alissa Burton joined the Fresno Building Healthy Communities team in 2021 as our Communications Specialist and now serves as our Marketing Specialist.
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Alissa sought opportunities in Fresno to be closer to family.
Alissa graduated from Columbus College of Art & Design in 2011 with a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design.
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The changing weather in Rock Hill can mean a number of things, from the changing color of leaves to flipping on your furnace for the cooler months. Of course, complete home comfort is your year-round goal, but sometimes our heating and cooling equipment doesn't feel like helping us out. That doesn't mean that you're automatically destined for furnace repair though.
When your furnace stops working or you notice it behaving weirdly, there are four things you can check on before calling in the team at US Air Heating and Cooling for furnace repair. Here are a few troubleshooting tips to try before giving us a shout.
1) Check your thermostat
This is one of the most basic checks that homeowners can do on their own, and might solve the issue more than they'd like to admit. Make sure your thermostat is:
2) Look at the furnace filter
Dirty filters can cause furnaces to act weirdly, making them shut down without notice and without making a noise. Furnace filters have been the cause for quite a few furnace repair calls in the past, but there's no reason to pick up the phone when you can swap it out yourself. Not to mention that a dirty furnace filter lowers your system's efficiency and harms airflow.
3) Find and inspect your furnace's switches
Nearly all of the time, switches to your furnace are found:
4) Open all of your vents
A typical mistake among homeowners is to close vents in vacant rooms, but this may actually lead to a need for furnace repair. Closing these vents can potentially cause your system to be less efficient and shut down because of added airflow pressure.
If you've done these four troubleshooting tips and still aren't having any luck getting your system back operating, it's probably time to give us a call. The team at US Air Heating and Cooling in Rock Hill are here to be sure all of your furnace repair needs are met, so give us a call at 803-220-0761.


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Selection Sunday is almost a month away, which means NCAA tournament bracket projections are gonna be all the rage for the next six weeks.
That leaves you with a few options.
You could read Dave Ommen's projections (he was the most accurate projector last season) and call it a day. But maybe you need a second opinion. Why, I don't know. Maybe you're not a trusting person.
So you could spend hours surfing the web, comparing brackets and taking notes. But you probably spent hours this morning watching Super Bowl videos. So that's out.
That's where Teamrankings.com comes in. Those geniuses have compiled six brackets, compared 'em all and listed the teams according to their average seed and how many brackets in which they appear.
If that's not enough, they use those average seeds to do NCAA tournament game predictions, the odds of each surviving tourney round based on their seeds and resulting likelihood of bracket matchups (stellar feature) and the top upset picks.
Right now, Belmont and St. Mary's are the two teams those big-name programs want to avoid. (Kind of amazed how far down Oakland and Coastal Carolina are.) Take notes for your bracket.
Hmmm. Not sure I saved you hours of web surfing after all.
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PNGTreesKey – Syzygium laqueatum Merr. & L.M.Perry
Barry Conn (NSW) & Kipiro Damas (LAE).
Guide to trees of Papua New Guinea
Copyright held by the authors, National Herbarium of New South Wales, and Papua New Guinea National Herbarium
Journal of the Arnold Arboretum Vol. 23: 257 (1942)
Family: Myrtaceae
Timber Group:
Field Characters: Small sub-canopy tree or Large canopy tree (up to 30 m high); Bole cylindrical (up to c. 50 cm diam.); straight (bole up to c. 10 m long, sometimes up to 24 m); buttresses buttresses absent; spines spines absent; aerial roots aerial roots absent; stilt roots stilt roots absent; Bark grey, brownish red, or pale brown, almost smooth or slightly rough, pustular (slightly (lenticels few and shallow), scaly or flaky, or irregularly fissured, lenticels rounded/swelling; Subrhytidome (under-bark) yellow (pale (straw-coloured) or white; less than 25 mm thick (0.125 inch), 3.0-6.0; bark blaze consisting of one layer; faintly to non-aromatic; outer blaze pale orange, yellow (pale (straw-coloured), pale red, or pale brown, markings absent, slightly fibrous; inner blaze pale brown, yellow (pale (straw-coloured), pale orange, or pale red, markings absent, slightly fibrous; bark exudate (sap) absent; terminal buds not enclosed by leaves.
Indumentum: Complex hairs absent; stinging hairs absent; mature twig indumentum (hairs) absent.
Leaves: Leaves spaced along branches, opposite (in pairs, opposite one another on the branchlet), simple (a leaf composed of a single blade); petiole present, not winged, attached to base of leaf blade, not swollen; leaves broadest at or near middle, 9.0-16.0 cm, 5.0-6.0 cm; symmetric, entire, not dissected or lobed, acuminate, venation pinnate, secondary veins closed, not prominent, but visible, intramarginal veins present; leaves lower surface greenish yellow or green, upper surface dark green, indumentum (hairs) absent; present; domatia absent; stipules absent.
Flowers: Inflorescence axillary, flowers on a branched axis, cones absent; flowers bisexual, stalked, flowers with many planes of symmetry, 15.0-30.0 mm long, diameter large (more than10 mm diam.) (15-29 mm); perianth present, with distinct sepals and petals whorls, inner perianth white; 4, free; stamens 100, present, free of each other, free of the perianth (attached to hypanthium); ovary inferior, carpels joined (when more than one), locules 2; styles solitary, 1.
Fruits: Infrutescence arranged on branched axis, fruit 35.0-40.0 mm long, 40.0 (c.) mm diam., red, not spiny, fleshy, simple, indehiscent, drupe; seeds 1, much more than 10 mm long (30-35 mm long), not winged, broad (as wide as long), seed more than 10 mm diam. (c. 30 mm diam.).
Distribution: Morobe, Eastern Highlands, Southern Highlands & Northern.
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Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Province is in Northern Thailand. The Chiang Mai weather is always cooler than the rest of the country, with an average temperature of 25°C throughout the year. The city has plethora of things to see and things to do. The beauty of the mountains, hill tribe villages, and botanical gardens attracts millions of tourists to Chiang Mai every year. You can also enjoy a zoo and aquarium, a nocturnal zoo, and classic Northern Thai temples and architecture which are a fusion of Lanna, Mon, and Burmese styles.
The north of Chiang Mai borders the Shan state of Myanmar. Cross-border trade is allowed at Kew Pha Wok checkpoint in Amphoe Chiang Dao and Ban Lak Taeng checkpoint in Amphoe Wiang Haeng, so both are tourist sites and places for cultural exchanges between two nations.
The south is next to Amphoe Sam Ngao, Amphoe Mae Ramad, and Amphoe Tha Song Yang of Tak Province, with tourist attractions like Bhumibol Dam, Sam Ngao Cliff, Mae Kasa Waterfall, and Thee Mo Bo Waterfall.
The east is next to Amphoe Mae Fah Luang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Amphoe Mae Suai, and Amphoe Wiang Pa Pao of Chiang Rai Province, Amphoe Mueang Pan and Amphoe Mueang Lampang of Lampang Province, and Amphoe Ban Thi, Amphoe Mueang Lamphun, Amphoe Pa Sang, Amphoe Wiang Nong Long, Amphoe Ban Hong, and Amphoe Li of Lamphun Province.
The west is next to Amphoe Pai, Amphoe Mueang Mae Hong Son, Amphoe Khun Yuam, Amphoe Mae La Noi, Amphoe Mae Sariang, and Amphoe Sob Moei of Mae Hong Son Province. Most popular places are Amphoe Pai, Pang Oung, and Doi Mae U-kho.
Chiang Mai has a long history. It was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom. Nowadays it is a very modern city, similar to Bangkok.
Chiang Mai literally means "new city" and has retained the name despite celebrating its 700th anniversary in 1996. King Meng Rai the Great founded the city as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom on Thursday, April 12, 1296 around the same time as the establishment of the Sukhothai Kingdom. King Meng Rai even conferred with his friends, King Ramkhamhaeng of Sukhothai and King Ngam Muang of Phayao before choosing the site where the capital of the Lanna Kingdom was to be founded. Henceforth, Chiang Mai not only became the capital and cultural core of the Lanna Kingdom, it was also to be the center of Buddhism in northern Thailand. King Meng Rai himself was a very religious leader who even founded many of the city's temples that remain important to this day. Chiang Mai is one of the few places in Thailand where it is possible to experience both historical and modern Thai culture coexisting side by side: the city features centuries-old pagodas and temples next to modern convenience stores and boutique hotels. This dichotomy is best appreciated within the moat-encircled old city, which retains much of the fortified wall that once protected the city center as well as the four main gates that provided access to the former Lanna capital city. Strangely, for many years, tourists had mistaken Chiang Mai simply as the base from which they could plan trekking and rafting trips to hill tribe villages and explore other provinces. Once in Chiang Mai, however, tourists are surprised by the fact that there are so many things to discover other than its beautiful and historic temples. Intriguing diversity among ethnic tribes, a number of elephant camps, many cooking and massage schools, numerous outdoor activities, a variety of handicrafts workshops, various cultural performances, and breathtaking scenery make Chiang Mai one of Asia's most attractive tourist destinations. The phrase "a day in Chiang Mai is enough to see things around town" was once a common expression. Today, two weeks in Chiang Mai may not be long enough for travelers to experience all that Chiang Mai has to offer.
The old city of Chiang Mai is a showcase of the north's fascinating indigenous cultural identity that includes diverse dialects, a delectable cuisine, distinctive architecture, traditional values, lively festivals, numerous handicrafts workshops, northern style massage, and classical dances. Chiang Mai is also blessed with pristine natural resources including mountains, waterfalls, and rivers. The presence of numerous hill tribes that feature a wealth of unique cultures enhances Chiang Mai's distinctive diversity. Hill tribe trekking often combined with river rafting and elephant riding has always been one of Chiang Mai's greatest tourist attractions. Nowadays there are innumerable activities and attractions both in the city and the surrounding province, including massage instruction and golf. Moreover, visitors can visit workshops where they can learn about the production of silk or silver, and purchase memorable, hand-crafted souvenirs. With such a diverse range of attractions and an equally grand selection of dining and accommodation options, Chiang Mai is a place where both backpackers and luxury tourists can enjoy the ultimate Thailand holiday.
History of Chiang Mai
Mangrai founded Chiang Mai in 1294 on the site of an older city of the Lawa people called Wiang Nopburi. Gordon Young, in his 1962 book The Hill tribes of Northern Thailand, mentions how a Wa chieftain in British Burma told him that the Wa, a people who are closely related to the Lawa, once lived in the Chiang Mai valley in "sizeable cities".
Chiang Mai succeeded Chiang Rai as the capital of Lan Na. Pha Yu enlarged and fortified the city, and built Wat Phra Singh in honor of his father Kham Fu.:226–227 The ruler was known as the chao. The city was surrounded by a moat and a defensive wall since nearby Taungoo Dynasty of the Bamar people was a constant threat, as were the armies of the Mongol Empire, which only decades earlier had conquered most of Yunnan, China, and in 1292 overran the bordering Dai kingdom of Chiang Hung.
With the decline of Lan Na, the city lost importance and was occupied by the Taungoo in 1556.Chiang Mai formally became part of the Thonburi Kingdom in 1775 by an agreement with Chao Kavila, after the Thonburi king Taksin helped drive out the Taungoo Bamar. Subsequent Taungoo counterattack led to Chiang Mai's abandonment between 1776 and 1791.Lampang then served as the capital of what remained of Lan Na. Chiang Mai then slowly grew in cultural, trading, and economic importance to its current status as the unofficial capital of Northern Thailand, second in importance only to Bangkok.
The modern municipality dates to a sanitary district (sukhaphiban) that was created in 1915. It was upgraded to a municipality (thesaban) on 29 March 1935, as published in the Royal Gazette, Book No. 52 section 80. First covering just 17.5 km2 (7 sq mi), the city was enlarged to 40.2 km2 (16 sq mi) on 5 April 1983.[13]
Global contact
In May 2006 Chiang Mai was the site of the Chiang Mai Initiative, concluded between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the "ASEAN+3" countries, (China, Japan, and South Korea). Chiang Mai was one of three Thai cities contending for Thailand's bid to host the World Expo 2020.Ayutthaya was ultimately chosen by the Thai Parliament to register for the international competition.
In early December 2017, Chiang Mai was awarded the UNESCO title of Creative City. In 2015, Chiang Mai was on the tentative list for UNESCO World Heritage inscription. Chiang Mai was one of two tourist destinations in Thailand on TripAdvisor's 2014 list of "25 Best Destinations in the World", where it stands at number 24.
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The Nora Lounge Chair is as comfortable as it is timeless. Featuring a relaxed profile curved backrest with a tightly upholstered down-filled seat and a single welt that highlights the Dark Walnut exposed wood frame, this lounge chair has a 65cm seat depth with a generous 77cm width. The chair is beautifully finished with a reeded wood base. Add a coordinating throw pillow from the Decor section of our site. Designed by Barbara Barry.
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No city is immune to the effects of a warming world, but a few are more vulnerable than the rest.
As sea levels continue to rise, low-lying coastal cities can expect more devastating floods that ruin buildings, destroy infrastructure, and claim lives.
By conservative estimates, cities around the world could witness more than 6 feet of flooding by the year 2100. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that sea levels could rise by 10 to 12 feet if global emissions continue unabated.
But these numbers are averages, which means some areas would see higher levels, while others would be less affected. Under the worst-case climate scenario, some cities might even disappear underwater.


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The neighborhood is named after Highland Park, an expansive park located on the neighborhood's southern border that is one of several in Rochester originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted,
Highland Park was developed mostly between the 1980s and 1930s and is a comfortable historic middle class streetcar neighborhood friendly to families but also very economically diverse. The district shares a border with South Wedge along South Avenue giving it convenient access to the main retail amenities located there. Clinton Ave is another urban biz district running along the northern edge of Highland Park. This is a decent urban biz district with a good amount of services but quite a lot of auto centric development too. Other urban areas that could improve in Highland Park include better public transit access, more intersections with ADA compliance ramps, more dedicated bike lanes, several schools located within the neighborhood, more cultural amenities and more rental housing options.
* Very convenient access to Downtown.
* Excellent diversity esp. economic.
* Nice diversity of affordability & moderately priced for sale housing. 1-bed homes sell in the 100Ks, 2-beds in the 100Ks & mid 200Ks, 3 & 4 bedrooms anywhere between the 100Ks and mid 300Ks depending on size & condition.
* The expansive Highland Park sits squarely within the southern portion of the neighborhood's boundaries. Also a nice but small neighborhood park called Ellwanger and Berry Park.
* Culturally there is a good array of restaurants, bars, and cafes. There is also the Lamberton Conservatory Warner Castle within Highland Park.
* Retail amenities include a small local Grocery store, a Pharmacy, a butcher, a decent # of boutiques, several dessert joints, and local stores.. There is also a local public library and a major hospital.
* Good urban massing along South Ave but its more residential here than in South Edge. Clinton is a mix of urban and auto centric massing.
* Public transit access is so here.
* Good sidewalk coverage but most intersections don't have current ADA ramps.
* Only on dedicated bike lane and not dedicated bike stations in Rochester.
* Rental housing is very limited but generally moderately priced.
* No schools within Highland Park but a couple goods schools in adjacent districts that are quasi walkable.
* No art galleries, live music venues, theaters, and few museum sites here.
* Modern in-fill is limited mostly to crummy auto-centric buildings.


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Mike kicked off our Mile 99 crew favorite gear review. We peeked into a lesson from Turner's Theory of Net Energy Balance. It led him to favoring a Gore brand windstopper vest. It has a low back and pockets originally used for cyclists. He mentioned his glasses hook up from Cody Johnson in Salt Lake City who fit prescription lenses in racing glasses. They auto-tint and he wore them for 34 hours at a race. Dakine 8L waistpack is a recent purchase that Mike wants to use for snacks so it is likely to become a favorite quickly.
Jessica really loves the Lululemon Speed Up shorts 2.5 ($59). They are light, lined and durable. She has had the Flipbelt classic($29) for over 5 years. They fit her large phone and have a hook for keys. Jessica was disappointed with the Ultimate Direction Women's Ultra Vesta 4.0 ($110). The fabric doesn't wash well and is not sturdy. The bladder and soft flask combination is not realistic for a race pack.
Greg is all about getting efficient. He likes his Victory Sport Design Bear III gear bag ($120). He uses it for racing and training. He also favors a big plastic tote that he keeps all his extra gear in. It is always ready to go and it is easy to load up for adventures. His Victory bag also fits into it making this setup so efficient. Greg initially started out liking Injinji toe socks because they helped prevent blisters during long races and training runs. Durability was an issue after a while, and he had to replace them pretty frequently. He now uses the XOSKIN brand toe socks ($24). They've been working well and are very durable.
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Franchising seminar planned in Green Bay
Paul Tutskey, Green Bay SCORE's franchising expert, will be the instructor when "Everything You Wanted to Know About Franchising But Never Thought to Ask" is presented from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 29 at Rasmussen College.
Tutskey, who spent 32 years at Snap-on Tools, served in a variety of roles including vice president of sales, general manager, and director of franchising. Snap-on was founded by Joe Johnson in 1920 when Johnson invented the interchangeable socket and handle, an innovation that reduced the number of tools needed.
Johnson partnered with an auto parts distribution group from Chicago to help sell the product to professional mechanics. The business model called for simple distribution agreements and grew to 4,000 distributors. When the Federal Trade Commission drafted rules on franchising, Snap-on was found to be acting more like a franchisor than a distributor.
So, in 1993, with Tutskey as a vital team member, the Snap-on franchise model was created, and the team was tasked with converting distribution agreements to franchise owners.
"Converting the dealers to a franchise agreement was voluntary and could not be forced upon a dealer," Tutskey said. "Needless to say, I was very busy meeting with all 4,000 dealers in order to explain the benefits of a uniformed franchise system. In four years, we had an 80 percent conversion rate. To put it mildly, this exercise was not for the faint of heart."
The agreement went from one or two pages to a thick, lawful circular. The number of products also grew from several thousand to more than 22,000 products, including hand, power, and diagnostic tools, tool storage and shop equipment.
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Since beginning to franchise, Tutskey said that the success of both the company and the franchisees has been exemplary. Applicants are carefully vetted because they need to have the discipline to stock their van and make business calls to mechanics and other businesses that use tools.
"We developed a lead system using both inside personnel as well as outside recruiting groups," Tutskey said. "It was trial and error. We hired a firm in Texas and the firm would do a background check and see if the person met the criteria we were looking for. Eight of 10 applicants were thrown out. The worst thing we could do was put someone in the business who wouldn't be successful."
Tutskey said that the first few years usually determined how successful the franchisee would be.
"What we found is that if we could retain a franchise for two years, they would stay for 25. The first two are so demanding that you lose some people at an early stage. That's why we made them go on rides with other franchisees and go through trainings. We did a lot to prequalify them," he said.
If accepted at this point, there is a two-week training session at a Snap-on University to learn the entire operating and sales system. A field specialist rides along for at least three weeks to help the franchisee get established.
Tutskey is proud to say that six of seven franchisees have been successful. Snap-on, headquartered in Kenosha and the only large tool company that manufactures its tools in the United States, has also had great success.
Snap-on in the only company in the Fortune 500 to have paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends without interruption or reduction since 1930. In 2015, a 15.1 percent increase in the dividend was approved by its Board of Directors.
Tutskey, now retired and a SCORE mentor, was hailed throughout his career for his innovation, vision and strategic development. He will share that experience and answer questions at the June 29 seminar (register at www.greenbay.score.org).
In next week's column, he will discuss the advantages and cautions of buying a franchise.
Tina Dettman-Bielefeldt is co-owner of DB Commercial Real Estate in Green Bay and Past District Director for SCORE, Wisconsin.


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D. Koutsoyiannis, Extreme-oriented selection and fitting of probability distributions (solicited), European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2019, Geophysical Research Abstracts, Vol. 21, Vienna, EGU2019-10398, doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.15737.11362, European Geosciences Union, 2019.
Fitting of theoretical probability distributions to hydrological variables are as imperfect as any model fit to reality. The differences among various models and their discrepancies from reality may be negligible if we are interested about regular events falling in the body of the distribution, but may become substantial for extreme events belonging to the distribution tails. Therefore, the task of selecting and fitting a probability distribution to data becomes more sensitive and demanding when we are interested about extremes and, in particular, when we seek estimates of extremes beyond the observation horizon. The newly introduced concept of knowable (K-) moments, which is also related to order statistics, helps put focus on extremes when fitting probability distributions, simultaneously providing unbiased estimators for moments of order however high in uncorrelated data, or control the estimation bias in data from autocorrelated processes. Both theoretical aspects of extreme-oriented probabilistic modelling and empirical findings from several data sets are reviewed


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The beginning of lockdown was months ago. We're now well adjusted to our chosen coping mechanisms, pastimes and rejigged routines — whether begrudgingly or not. Back in April, I published an article that outlined the importance of leaning on music during such unprecedented times, but it generally cuts even deeper with regards to discovering new material. Humans are pleasure-seeking beings that strive for happiness, which is typically a consequence of acquiring enough of certain hormones. The science behind achieving a desired grade in a subject, per se, is identical to that of reaching a secure state of happiness — in this case, when listening to music.
Do you ever feel as though you've grown tired of your usual playlists? Or have you ever rinsed an album so much that you have no idea where to start with procuring the next? Hunting down a trigger for happiness is a fickle thing, but stumbling upon an artist or record that's entirely new to you can bring immeasurable pleasure.
Why is this? Mood-regulating hormones travel through our bloodstream and release certain feelings in given situations. Dopamine is a hormone attributed to the sensation of delight when you get something right, for instance. Similarly though slightly different, serotonin's release is often linked to exercise or sleep. Various endorphins also surge through us almost as rewards from our bodies for successfully completing goal-oriented actions. While most — if not all — of these won't be uncommon to you, I assert that you'll embrace the buzz of these hormones when you find new music that thrills you.
But what motivates us to actually want to listen to new sounds? Is it simply that we need to constantly be up to speed with the latest releases? Is it because we think we're yet to uncover our absolute favourite songs? Or, is it that our brains are merely craving these happiness-promoting hormones? For me, I reckon it's a combination of all three. Personally, nothing trumps when a rapper lays a fresh beat down, an up-and-coming band drops an off-the-chain punk anthem, or a DJ provides a sweet new tune that I can incorporate into my workout mix. You get the gist.
How about using music as time markers? You're bound to attribute certain tracks with temporal events. Some particularly sombre, melancholy numbers might be your go-tos when you're sad or upset, while some deliriously upbeat bangers might be what you spin when the summer festival season comes around again. Oddly, I can think of a fair few examples of songs I'll come to associate with this lockdown period hereafter.
If you can't get enough of exploring new music, I imagine you already more than understand its importance. But if you're someone who stays within their comfort zone, I dare you to mix it up a bit; whether that's rewinding and checking out classic rock artists or keeping up with releases every Friday. Whatever you do, it'll be so worthwhile. The power of discovering new music really is epic.


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[Via Satellite 11-04-2015] iDirect has signed a framework agreement with the Danish Acquisition and Logistics Organization (DALO), a specialized procurement center and logistics authority, to deliver hardware, software, and services to the Danish Armed Forces.
In order to carry out a wide range of missions, the Danish Armed Forces require a communication system that can deliver secure, effective Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR). The iDirect Evolution portfolio enables the Danish Armed Forces to leverage the Wideband Global Satcom (WGS) program, along with partner nations defense satellites and commercial satellites. The iDirect platform allows the Danish Armed Forces to dynamically balance traffic between operational and welfare requirements, and mobile and static deployments depending on the varying levels of priority.
iDirect's TRANSEC capabilities will help build added security into their networks, and the technical expertise of the 24/7 iDirect Technical Assistance Center (TAC) provides a high level of reliability to the Danish Armed Forces. The rollout of new products in the iDirect defense portfolio will provide the Danish Armed Forces with a highly efficient and resilient portfolio of remotes, designed to lower operating costs.
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The determination of approximate calories in romaine lettuce is essential, particularly because people believe that romaine lettuce is much better than iceberg lettuce. Iceberg and romaine are two types of lettuce that are widely popular around the world. However, recent discussions have shown that there is substantial difference between these two lettuce types. We are going to take a look at this by comparing the amount of calories in lettuce with that of calories in romaine lettuce. Apart from the calories in lettuce, certain other aspects of nutrition would also be compared across each other. For romaine lettuce, it has been estimated that the calories in lettuce come out to be about 18. With 2.1g fiber, 1.2g protein and 0.3g fat, the romaine lettuce turns out to be a healthy option for people.
Calories in Iceberg Lettuce
In order to compare the two types of lettuce, let's start with the estimation of calories in lettuce, iceberg variant. It has been established that the calories in iceberg lettuce comes out to be about 14 per 100 gram serving size. Although this is about 4 calories lesser than calories in romaine lettuce, we can easily say that the difference between two is nothing substantial. Other than the amount of calories in lettuce, there are some other factors that need to be compared. As per the lettuce nutritional information, you would find that the iceberg lettuce has about 1.2g fiber, 0.9g protein and 0.1g fats.
While this is lesser than the numbers available for romaine lettuce, it can be safely said that the two lettuce variants are in the same department. The difference between the calories in lettuce variants, and other nutritional factors, is nothing substantial and you can easily have one of the two variants for all the health benefits.
Lettuce Recipes
Although the amount of calories in lettuce is quite low, some lettuce recipes can really screw this number. A regular serving size of 100 grams lettuce has about 14 lettuce calories, but this number can be increased by the different ingredients that are used in the recipes. Cheese and other such products can really increase the amount of calories in lettuce recipes. Therefore, it is essential that you try to find the total amount of calories in lettuce recipes, instead of finding calories in iceberg lettuce or calories in romaine lettuce.
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Last spring when Shemar Moore announced he was going to be part of S.W.A.T. I was definitely interested. And when CBS officially picked it up I knew the show was going to be added to my TV viewing schedule. However, after watching the pilot I have some mixed feelings about the show.
There is some controversy over his promotion including others believing fellow team member Deacon Kay should have been promoted instead. But the SWAT team has to tune out those feelings and work together for the good of the city. The other team members include Dominique Luca, Deacon Kay, Victor Tam, and Christina Alonzo. Jim Street is also assigned to Hondo's team in this episode. He's a newbie, and Hondo is less than thrilled about training him.
Hondo also has a romantic relationship with Jessica Cortez, a colleague. They've kept it a secret, and now that Hondo is under her command their relationship isn't allowed. Honestly, I wasn't a huge fan of this relationship and found it unnecessary. Maybe it was because I just didn't care for Cortez much or because I just don't want another show to have a dramatic, secret relationship.
Will you be watching S.W.A.T? The Pilot airs on November 2 at 10:00 P.M. on CBS.


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With all the sugarplums thrown at our TV screens during the holidays now, directed squarely at our squareness, I don't see how Fox News is convincing anyone that there's a 'war on Christmas'. These dozens of holiday films are disseminated by the 'liberal media', and no matter how diverse the casting, all end in reasserting the power of the holy days to quell discontent, depression, division and any other negative emotion. They are snowflakes dropped by the snowflakes, so where's the issue?
There was a time, though, when Fox might have had a point about liberal messaging in holiday fare, though they surely wouldn't have been observant enough to recognize it.
Remember that back in the 60s there were only three commercial channels on TV. Ratings were still important, but writers didn't have the same pressure to copy banal-but-successful formulas as they do now that everyone from The 700 Club to Logo makes holiday movies. Add to this the creative atmosphere of those times, when writers' rooms were full of Ivy League libs nicotined to the gills and wasted on spiked eggnog.
The animated film version of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer appeared in 1964, the first holiday season where Lady Bird Johnson's Christmas tree would be compared to Jackie Kennedy's. It takes a novelty song about mean reindeer and ups the asshole quotient by a lot. Christmas' most beloved icons – Santa, his elves and reindeer – are presented as corporate taskmasters and judge-y shamers, victimizing Rudolph and other characters to the point they put their lives in danger to escape. This poke at the patriarchy mixes with a selective 60s blindness, leaving the whole outing with a yellow streak in its Styrofoam snow, and thus so much more fun to watch than another pretty white couple Gift-of-the-Magi-ing each other.
From the get-go, all the male authority figures are pricks, with Santa the worst. Reflecting the ethos of 60s masculinity, he shows up periodically to instill fear of his disapproval in reindeer and elf alike. Rudolph's 'handicap' makes him literally unable to brown-nose Santa, as if he were born with a subversive gene, so his dad insists he cover the glow nose with mud, forcing Rudolph to risk suffocation to fit in. But you can't hide who you truly are for long. Lesson.
Meanwhile, over in the slave-labor toy factory, Hermey the likely-gay elf is berated by his boss for wanting to study dentistry instead of continuing in the proud tradition of mind-numbing factory work for a Santa who has no doubt threatened to outsource to the South Pole if quotas aren't met.
Rudolph and Hermey bye Felicia this BS to wander the wilderness, where they hook up with a loner named Yukon Cornelius, inspired by Yosemite Sam and, at least for Hermey, Heath Ledger's character in Brokeback Mountain.
Running from the Abominable Snow Monster lands the group on the Island of Misfit Toys, where the writers have clearly switched from Marlboros to marijuana. Kids whose families could afford a TV in the 60s are made to laugh at a dumping ground of faulty manufacturing, toys that are suicidal because no kid wants them. A train with square wheels, a Jack-in-the-box whose name is Charlie and talks like Paul Lynde on helium, a bird with no wings. I can't remember what was wrong with the girl doll. Maybe her name was Sylvia Plath? They are ruled by a lion.
Then it gets all Lion King as Rudolph grows into a studly stag and bumps into his girlfriend who has gone looking for him. She convinces him to go back but then…the Abominable Snow Monster!
Yukon and Hermey show up just in time, and all realize that their biggest obstacle is easily overcome by tackling it head-on and defanging the threat with knowledge. Lesson. Unfortunately, this won't work back in Santa's village. The elves are too worried about their jobs and the reindeer too blindly pro-Santa. But everyone feigns contrition when a global-warming super-snowstorm hits and they need Rudolph.
Then comes the clincher: Rudolph insists Santa pick up the misfit toys. Sure, Santa says, but then refuses to sully his hands or his reputation with defective toys. So an elf hands each misfit toy an umbrella and tosses it out of the sleigh to float down to poor children, who will love the misfits because that's all they're gonna get. Santa hasn't learned a thing, ending the story as the same cruel capitalist he was at the beginning, while Rudolph busts his ass up front for this entire unappreciative lot, secretly relishing the moment China takes over toy manufacturing from the North Pole and the elves are forced to make solar panels.
By 1970, the liberal sleigh ride was over with grinch Richard Nixon in the presidency. It was time for rebellion to come from Santa himself, not just a quirky outsider.
In Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Santa is a straight-up revolutionary. If you were to read a synopsis of the plot minus the Santa layer, it would sound like a big-budget action thriller: an orphan-turned-rebel tries to help a town oppressed by a tyrant, is hunted down and imprisoned, his family's home burned to the ground, until he escapes into exile, launching insurgencies from a secret base.
Star Wars is still light years down the road, so we open instead in the milieu of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, in the Bavarianesque village of Sombertown. Like Chitty, the tyrant ruler Burgermeister Meisterburger hates children and is aided by a skinny henchman who overdoes his bidding (think Trump and Stephen Miller). When an infant is laid at the castle doorstep (what was the mother thinking?) Burgermeister orders his Stephen Miller to send the child back to
Mexico the Enchanted Forest where lives a warlock who does God-knows-what White Walker thing to babies.
The child is saved by the Kringles, a toy-making elf clan led by a matriarch. They name him Kris, and he grows into a hot ginger. Kris gets his rebel on when he hears the BMMB has banned toys and the town children have to amuse themselves with only their imaginations and musical numbers written by failed Broadway songwriters.
On his first not-so-clandestine outing to deliver toys, Kris is scolded by a schoolteacher for breaking the law, until he gives her a doll and promises to advocate for equal pay. When the BMMB and Miller show up, Kris gifts the infantile ruler a yo-yo, but killjoy Miller reminds the ruler that though he may be a nasty piece of work, he's no Mitch McConnell, and breaking his own law is hypocritical. BMMB demands Kris' arrest, and ginger boy has to escape through the Enchanted Forest.
The Winter Warlock is waiting, with his stalactite fingers and frozen drool. After some shameless flirting and a gift of a toy train, Kris melts the evil warlock into a kindly old gay man in an Obi Wan robe. Then we get a coming-out anthem called 'Put One Foot in Front of the Other' which ends in the lyric "and soon you'll be walking out the door!" Of the closet!
An old gay man walking arm-in-arm with a muscle twink is not a good look in Sombertown, much less a children's special, so they are joined by a penguin and the lady schoolteacher, and the gang come up with more and more subversive ways to get the toys to the kids, including sneaking down chimneys and hiding toys in stockings. The 8-year-old cultural anthropologist in me loved this part.
Eventually they are all caught and imprisoned, and the elves' village burned down. Winter has one last trick up his robe, and the rebels escape via flying reindeer to the North Pole, far out of the evil empire's reach. There's no triumphant revenge scene, though, just the inevitability of a disruptive entrepreneurial venture going corporate. Kris marries the teacher, builds a new toy factory and settles into a once-a-year toy dump. Everyone ignores the Burgermeister after he gets voted out for Angela Merkel, who pardons Kringle on condition that his toy parts get made in 13 different EU countries.
So once you get tired of the cartoonish humans in yet another Home for the HoliDaze, go watch something where the puppet strings are visible, where the asshole Santas at least aren't Tim Allen and where 'abominable' refers to a plush toy and not a script.


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Today I am sharing with you my go to masking routine. This is what I do whenever I feel like my skin really needs a boost, and I go ALL out! I always find amazing results after doing this – hope you do too.
Step One: Once all makeup is removed, apply your favourite mud mask all over you face. Don't worry about it being too drying, this will be fixed later. Personally I love Origins' mud masks, and Glam Glow's super mud clearing treatment.
Step Two: Apply moisture back into the skin. I like to either apply a facial oil on my face, or mix the oil with a moisturizer I love and apply that to the face. I the oil is an essential part of this routine, because the oils (I love coconut and maracuja) have really amazing qualities. I find both these masks to even my skin-tone and reduce any scaring I have
Step Three: Apply a sheet mask! Applying a sheet mask after the first two steps will help restore moisture in your skin it also helps your skin absorb the oils.
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There comes a moment when you're ready to leave the bar. Yes, your parents always told you that nothing good happens after midnight. And they were right. The only things that happen between twelve and last call are that you spend exponentially more on drinks that you don't really remember, Uber surge pricing kicks in, and your hangover goes from tolerable to terrible all because you went from getting eight hours of sleep to five.
But those aren't the moments I'm talking about. I'm talking about those dreaded moments where you feel trapped. Where no matter what you're doing or how well your night is going, you're handcuffed. You could be with an old acquaintance, your girlfriend's friend's new boyfriend, or just a random guy who happened to have no one better to talk to than you. But next to the bar in between all the commotion, you stand there having the same conversation. Again. And again. And again.
And there's an understanding between the both of you that you'd just as soon never have that conversation again.
"How's work been going?"
You don't care. I know you don't care. You know how I know you don't care? Because I don't care. The reason we're at this bar is because you and I both have some forgettin' to do and the only way we're going to do it is by attempting to talk over this shitty band while kicking back a couple overpriced whiskey-sodas. If I wanted to know the inner-workings of your company culture, I'd apply for a job there. And I'm going to assume you feel the same about me, especially considering the amount of times my girlfriend has told me, "Go on without me, all you're going to do is talk about work." Oh, which brings me to.
"Got any trips planned?"
Yeah, let's see. I've got that wedding next weekend where we'll have this same conversation, and then that gender reveal the weekend after where we'll have this same conversation, and oh yeah, that other wedding the next weekend where we'll have this conversation again. Let's just cut the shit and be real with each other – the only reason we know one another is because we stumble upon each other every few weddings and give out a casual yet hesitant, "How's it goin', man? Great to see you," only to do it again a month later. You know the story of my life just by lookin' at me: I live my life wedding to wedding, shower to shower, and then God sprinkles in a bachelor party or golf outing just to make sure I don't up and leave in the car that I'll be paying off for the next three years when it will inevitably die. So yeah, I'm a real Carmen Sandi-fucking-ego.
"So how long have you been dating _______? When are you going to get engaged?"
Are you really going to harsh my mellow by asking me when I plan on dropping five figures on a piece of rock only so I can then go spend quadruple that on a wedding? I'm already having panic attacks about checking my bank account in the morning and now you want to know the inner-workings of my brain when it comes to me financially committing to my girlfriend? I get it – you're probably looking forward to that open bar. Yeah, I overdid it at your wedding and I feel badly about that, but those tequila shots weren't going to order themselves and I didn't think it was that big of a deal to reach behind the bar and grab that bottle of Moet. And now I'm realizing you're going to do double the damage at my wedding which I both respect and dread.
Oh, but to answer your question, I have no idea. I'm still trying to figure out who bought me this drink, man.
"How 'bout this weather we're having?"
Defaulting to weather chatter is the equivalent of publicly acknowledging two things: that you don't have anything better to talk about, and that you don't want to be in the conversation in the workplace. Listen, we're both wearing sweaters and button downs which means the temperature is probably somewhere between 50 and 65 degrees outside. And it's the middle of autumn, which means we both know the weather is one of two variations – miserable or tolerable. There's really no in between, so we'd be better off kicking each other in the crotch and never speaking again rather than partaking in the charade of discussing whether or not meteorologist Joe fucking Thunderstorm thinks there's going to be rain next week. He has as much clue as you or I, which is none. But great seeing you, man. Glad we caught up. .


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This creates a golden opportunity for retailers to move online and meet consumer needs. Beechtree, a clothing retailer owned by HKB, was quick to jump on this chance, swapping its hopes of physical expansion to a digital transformation strategy involving the following three key insights it learned from Google and its partner agency, Shopistan
The fashion retail company ran a campaign to grow its business beyond Pakistan, and subsequently saw a 71% increase in international sales.
Fuelled by the high volume of relevant data, Facebook enables marketers to acquire thousands of new customers globally with a huge return on ad spend.


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A 4-step guide to help your office: "Stop Talking About Trash ― STAT"
Medical practices, specialty clinics, hospitals and hospices are fighting a pesky virus: gossip. Trash talk, potty-mouth, he said/she said - these are only a few of the terms that are commonly used to describe plain old malevolence. If only there was a vaccine for vitriol. Like a bad flu, the bug of workplace disrespect can strike anyone in a moment of weakness, damaging professional relationships and patient care. No one is immune.
It's hard to place a concrete value on the benefit of professional civility; yet take one look at someone who's been spoken to or about with condescension, and you'll learn all you need to know about its worth.
Healthcare professionals are pre-wired to focus on wellness, not weakness. Strong professional relationships are as vital to patient treatment as medication, because patients can sense when there's an undercurrent of tension. And that's the last thing a sick person needs. Put an end to gossip in your medical practice; doing so will improve the emotional health of your practice, your staff, and the patients who rely on them.
Here's a 4-step guide to help your office Stop Talking About Trash - STAT:
S - Step away from the conversation, even if you can only do so in your mind. The second you hear someone speaking disrespectfully about someone else, take a mini mental or physical break and quickly scrutinize your internal guiding principles to determine if this is the kind of dialogue you will allow yourself to take part in. More often than not, when you really listen to your heart, the answer will be no.
T - Triage your options. When you find yourself in the grip of gossip there are usually a few ways out. If it occurs in an informal group setting, the simplest thing to do may be to quietly leave the room without a fuss. In circumstances when gossip is one-on-one, it's best to take a non-confrontational stand early in the conversation by saying something like, "I'd rather discuss this when Josh can be here to share the details from his perspective." But if out-of-control gossip is contaminating your office or unit, you need to be bold enough to play a central role in creating a solution. That starts with a personal commitment to remain uninvolved in gossip, because being an audience to it is as detrimental as uttering the comments yourself.
A - Ask for support. Can you imagine what would happen if you said, "Is anyone else tired of the way we're communicating around here? "If you're uncomfortable with the level of gossip at work, chances are some of your colleagues are as well. It's common for people to suffer in silence. Don't do that anymore. Take the lead by speaking up. Doing something like volunteering to lead a committee whose mission is to reverse rudeness at work will empower you to become an ambassador for civility. And if you're a manager who is hearing about chronic gossip, listen to your staff and work with them to delete disharmony.
T - Turn it around. Your patients are your priority, and they need your full attention. Yet it's hard to focus on listening to them when you're worried about what others are saying about you. You can refresh your team's spirit by taking steps to exclude gossip as an acceptable form of banter. Talk with colleagues about posting signs in meeting spaces, coffee rooms, and employee manuals that state, "We are proud of our gossip-free work zone." Include a courtesy gauge in performance reviews, and inspire one another to focus on kindness rather than cattiness. You'll be amazed at where that attitude shift will lead you.
We change the world one action at a time. Here's a simple way to begin: the word gossip begins with the letters GO. We can STOP gossip if we get up and GO when it starts.
Sue Jacques is The Civility CEO™, a veteran forensic medical investigator turned corporate civility consultant who helps individuals and businesses gain confidence, earn respect, and create courteous corporate cultures. www.TheCivilityCEO.com


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IOActive published some major findings this week, that Robots can be hacked and rather easily.
Click on this link to read the IOActive post titled: "Hacking Robots Before Skynet".
Video is courtesy of the Humanoid Robot YouTube channel
In the following video an Artificial Intelligence clearly states that it will "Destroy Humans".
Video is courtesy of the CNBC YouTube channel
Humans have already been killed by Robots. Click on the following link to read a post on Gizmodo.com titled: "Robot Cannon Goes Berserk, Kills 9".
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Beatdown Date: 12/25/2020
Q: Focker
Pax: Bueller, Bull Husky, Choo-Choo, Mr. Rogers, Outback, Shock Collar
FNG: Xmas
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Run run run! Shack Collar and Outback hung together for a bit slower mosey. They met back up with the running crew back at the Helipad. Very few hikers out on the trail today. We even had a light sprinkling of rain to cool us down. Made it up and over and around in good time with a pic at the shoulder for good measure! No yoga gals today. And back down to the helipad for some COT.
Countarama and namearama. We had one FNG today. Mr Rogers bother-in-law, Phillip. After much chatter we decided on Xmas as his F3 name. Prayers: For Josey, Choo Choo's MIL, who is going through breast cancer and ALS; Scott Howard, Russ' client with brain cancer; and a joyful and blessed Christmas Day! Amen
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Ephesians 6:11 is a verse in the Bible that reads, "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil." This verse is part of a larger passage in which the apostle Paul is writing to the church in Ephesus, instructing them on how to live as Christians in a world that is often hostile to their faith.
In this verse, Paul is telling the believers in Ephesus to put on the "whole armor of God." This phrase is metaphorically referring to the various spiritual practices and disciplines that enable believers to stand firm in their faith and resist temptation. The armor of God includes things like the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of the gospel of peace, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation.
The purpose of this armor is to help believers "stand against the schemes of the devil." The devil is a term used in the Bible to refer to the spiritual forces of evil that seek to oppose God and deceive and tempt people away from following Him. These schemes can take many forms, such as temptation, persecution, and deception, but the armor of God gives believers the strength and protection they need to resist them.
One thing to note about this verse is that it does not imply that believers are in a constant state of warfare with the devil. Instead, it is meant to be a reminder that believers will encounter spiritual challenges and temptations in their lives and need to be prepared to stand against them. "Enter in by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter in by it. How the gate is narrow and the way is restricted that leads to life! There are who find it.Matthew 7:13-14 WEB
Another important aspect of this verse is the idea of putting on the whole armor of God. This means that believers should not pick and choose which parts of their faith they want to embrace and which they want to ignore. Instead, they should fully embrace all aspects of their faith and be diligent in their spiritual practices and disciplines. Preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort with all patience and teaching. For the time will come when they will not listen to the sound doctrine, but having itching ears, will heap up for themselves teachers after their own lusts, and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn away to fables. But you be sober in all things, suffer hardship, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:2-5 WEB
Something to think about with this verse is in terms of building a strong foundation for one's faith. Just as a house needs a strong foundation to stand firm against the elements, believers need a strong foundation in their faith to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. This foundation is built through prayer, reading and studying the Bible, participating in fellowship with other believers, and serving others in the name of Christ. "Everyone therefore who hears these words of mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it didn't fall, for it was founded on the rock. Everyone who hears these words of mine and doesn't do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. The rain came down, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell—and its fall was great." Matthew 7:24-27 WEB
In conclusion, Ephesians 6:11 is a reminder to believers that they will face spiritual challenges and temptations in their lives and need to be prepared to stand against them. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. 2 Timothy 3:12-13 WEB The armor of God gives believers the strength and protection they need to resist these schemes and live faithfully as followers of Christ. It is important for believers to fully embrace all aspects of their faith and build a strong foundation in their spiritual practices and disciplines.
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Conspiracy theories are not a modern invention. They have been a part of human civilization for a very long time. There are conspiracy theories that revolve around 9/11, moon landing, Adolf Hitler, Nazism, etc. Some conspiracy theories assert that Hitler did not commit suicide but escaped and lived in secrecy until his death (god knows what year). Even Antisemitism is believed to be based upon a conspiracy theory: a cabal of financiers (Jews) were secretly plotting to dominate the whole world and destroy the Aryan race. It was only a matter of time that Hitler found out about it and took the necessary steps.
When the whole world is suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic conspiracy theories don't seem to go anywhere. The most popular conspiracy theory during the pandemic is related to Bill Gates who is a Microsoft co-founder and a philanthropist. He had been accused of unleashing the virus so that he could make money while making a vaccine for it and then implant microchips into people to keep constant surveillance. The believers believed because how come he knew about a virus and not a war killing millions of people in the year 2015- five years prior to the pandemic.
Conspiracy theories might seem interesting but why such theories float among us all is a much more interesting question. Before jumping on to why we are so susceptible to misinformation it is critical to understand that there is a distinction between fiction and lies. Lies and fiction both play a role in conspiracy theories. Yuval Noah Harari who is one of my favorite thinkers believes there is a difference between lies and fiction. He believes lies are often spread intentionally to deceive people while fictional stories spread not with a malicious intent. They are passed on having best interests in our hearts. Fictions are actually needed so that we as a human race co-operate with one another. Take religion, for instance. Religion has no objective reality. It is only a fictional story. It is required so that we all live in unity. So, when people are spreading conspiracy theories they may not be lying about them. If they are passing them on it is important that they believe in them first. In the end they do believe.
Professor Harari believes human beings majorly are not very good when it comes to understanding complicated things like a virus. Making the efforts to understand the genetic code of a virus and how it replicates when it enters inside a living host seems quite daunting and difficult. So people prefer explanations that are easier to understand. Hence they believe in ridiculous theories. It is easier to understand that billionaires have started the pandemic than all the statistics and logical explanations scientists have been trying to put forth.
Human beings seek certainty. We are always questioning things happening around us and we eventually search for their answers. But when things get a little bit more uncertain we become very uncomfortable. As already mentioned that humans prefer easier explanations so, we go out & start finding comfort and conspiracy theories do just that.
Another reason why people fall prey to conspiracy theories is that human beings want security and a sense of control in their lives. When that security gets threatened and our comfort zone starts getting disrupted we turn to ideas that give back our lost sense of control and security. For instance if I don't want my social life to come at halt during the pandemic and I want to keep socializing with people then false ideas generating ridiculous theories like 'there is no such thing like COVID-19, it is a hoax' will be taken seriously. It is because it' telling me that I still have control over the things. And my security is still intact.
These are some of the reasons that shed light on why we have a tendency to believe in conspiracy theories. Can we do something about it? Maybe we can. Professor Harari believes this is high time we put our good faith in science. Instead of taking in information from unreliable sources with no knowledge of viruses, pandemics, public health, etc. we need to shift to reliable sources offering scientific explanations. Do not believe what a self-proclaimed scientist is telling you!! Furthermore, scientists should convey information not merely using statistics and some very complicated graphs. Rather in form of stories. Humans love stories and when something is passed on in form of nicely constructed stories they believe in them.
Conspiracy theories have a potential to cause a lot of damage. Imagine how many Jews had to die during the World War 2 due to one person's delusions and misinformation. It is important to understand that we must not dismiss conspiracy theories entirely. While it is ridiculous that Bill Gates started the pandemic to implant chips into people it is critical to ponder upon the issue of global surveillance that central authority figures are already performing.


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What are the first steps for receiving treatment at the Radiotherapy and Oncology Department of the Julio Teixeira Clinic?
What is the difference between Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a systemic treatment which affects the whole body, being that it is administered orally or intravenously.
Radiotherapy uses ionizing radiation produced by a linear accelerator to treat localized neoplasia. Its effectiveness depends on the area being treated, as the therapy is localized and hence limited to the target area.
How long does Radiotherapy treatment last?
In conventional radiotherapy most treatment sessions are daily, five days a week, for a period which can vary between one and a couple of weeks.
Other treatments, namely Stereotactic Radiotherapy or Radiosurgery, can be administered in one session or across a few (between 3 and 10).
How long is each treatment session?
The duration of each fraction in conventional radiotherapy is quite short, with the patient spending only a couple of minutes in the treatment room, for positioning and verification of the upcoming treatment. The accelerator runs for between 3 and 4 minutes during treatment.
In the case of Stereotaxic and Radiosurgery, and more specifically in single-session Cyberknife treatments, treatment can more prolonged, with the patient remaining in the treatment room for up to 45 minutes to an hour.
Will I feel pain during the treatment?
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Can I drive after Radiotherapy treatment?
Radiotherapy does not interfere with your ability to drive, except in very specific cases relating to the location of the tumour and the prescribed medicine, such as cerebral tumours where there is a risk of convulsions. The medical Radiation Oncologist will give guidance on these issues in your initial consultation.
Is there any problem if I miss a day of treatment?
In order to maximise the effectiveness of the treatment in radiobiological terms, we recommend carrying out treatment with a minimum of interruptions.
If you need to miss a session you should consult the team in order to re-schedule the missed treatment session.
Will I become radioactive after Radiotherapy treatment?
No. Patients undertaking external Radiotherapy will not become radioactive after treatment, and are able to continue perfectly normal social and family lives.


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Susan Jaffe is Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's new artistic director, succeeding Terrence Orr. Jaffe was an American Ballet Theatre principal for 22 years, hailed by The New York Times as "America's quintessential American ballerina."
She has also performed internationally with The Royal Ballet, The Kirov Ballet and others. One of the highlights of her career was performing her first "Swan Lake" with Mikhail Baryshnikov. She retired from the stage in 2002 and co-founded, owned and directed a dance studio and from 2003-2012 taught in the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School of ABT, becoming ballet mistress. Also a choreographer, she has created works for ABT and others. Since 2012, Ms. Jaffe has been the dean of dance at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem. She's also a board member for the Youth America Grand Prix and Dance Magazine Awards. In 2003, Dance Magazine honored her with a lifetime achievement award.
Amjad Ali is the dean of the School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sciences at Robert Morris University. Most recently, Ali was associate dean and professor of information technology and cybersecurity in the School of Applied Science and Technology at Thomas Edison State University in Trenton, N.J., which he joined in 2016. For the previous 12 years he held several roles at the University of Maryland, including director of its Center for Security Studies and advisor to the president. He is also the former manager of continuing education at the American Council of Engineering Companies in Washington, D.C., and the former dean of DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management in New York City. Ali has a B.S. from the University of Engineering and Technology in Pakistan, and master's and doctoral degrees from George Washington University.
Joseph Hall returns to Pittsburgh as the new executive director of the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty, replacing Janera Solomon. Hall worked with the theater from 2009–2014, beginning as an intern and eventually becoming producing director of the 106-year-old theater. Most recently, Hall was the deputy director of BAAD! The Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance, a 20-year-old organization in New York City. During his five years there, Hall tripled the organization's budget, grew its administrative and production staff, expanded programming and initiated local and national partnerships for touring. In Pittsburgh he co-founded the Pearl Diving Movement Residency and co-curates TQ Live!, a performance series featuring artists from the LGBTQIA community.
Trixie Sabundayo will become head of Shady Side Academy's Senior School on July 1. Currently, Sabundayo serves as head of the upper school at Princeton Day School, an independent school in Princeton, N.J., where she leads more than 400 students and 70 faculty. Previously, Sabundayo spent 14 years at Marin Academy in San Rafael, Calif., and taught and coached at Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles as well as Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. A native of Maryland, Sabundayo earned a bachelor's degree in English from Johns Hopkins University, where she captained the field hockey and lacrosse teams; she holds a master's degree in English from Middlebury College.
Debasish Chakraborty is the new dean of the School of Business at Seton Hill University. Previously, Chakraborty was a professor of economics and served as assistant dean and director of the MBA Program at Central Michigan University. Before that he was an assistant professor of economics at the University of Central Arkansas and at Thiel College. He has also served as visiting faculty at the University of Wales Newport, at Northwood University and at the University of Queensland, Australia. Chakraborty received his bachelor's degree in economics from St. Xavier's College and his master's degree in economics from Calcutta University, both located in his native Calcutta, and a Ph.D. in international economics from the University of Pittsburgh.
Margaret "Maggie" Rothenberger has been appointed president and CEO of Partners For Quality. The nonprofit organization and its family of agencies are leading providers of intellectual and developmental disability and behavioral health services in western Pennsylvania. A native of Rhode Island and graduate of Penn State, Rothenberger has served for the last three years as director of residential services for KenCrest, a nonprofit provider headquartered in Blue Bell, Pa. During her tenure of 22 years, she was responsible for multimillion-dollar budgets and a staff of more than 1,000. Rothenberger implemented new programs which have become statewide models for home-based, supported living and life-sharing residential services.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. — Buffalo United Martial Arts held a Brazilian jujitsu class for the Buffalo Police Explorers post.
There they learned the basics of the art and how it can change lives. It's a mindset, and for some it's using failure to grow.
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