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My foray into new media began in 2006 when I approached our head of marketing with a proposal to integrate new media technologies into the company's communications plans. Five years, a career change and dozens of clients later, I've been able to establish a way to predict which clients will be successful in their efforts. Those that are successful have strong leaders who are willing to tackle the most difficult job in the world: getting people out of their comfort zones and changing.
I've learned that largest inhibitor to finding this person involves misguided executives who turn to the usual suspects for advice:
- Public Relations folks who have more respect for the media than your media.
- Marketing folks who have always been rewarded for creating content that makes their internal as opposed to external audiences happy.
- Interns whose love for social media can't overcome their handicaps of never carrying a bag, never having the responsibility of making payroll, or the inability to read a financial statement.
- An amalgamation of the previous three who have branded themselves as practitioners in social media.
Here's my advice:
- Don't choose a PR firm that simply bolts social media haphazardly onto its "capabilities chart."
- Eliminate marketing professionals who seem more focused on product branding than customer needs.
- Raise an eyebrow when your intern starts using the term engagement a bit too enthusiastically.
- Run when your social media guru quotes their "fill-in-the-blank" score and suggests any campaign that doesn't have great content at its core.
It takes a special breed of manager to deal with the people, process, and technology requirements associated with the wholesale adoption of new media. Communications strategies must be built by a strong individual who understand how the rules of communications have changed forever. This individual must have the leadership skills to not only make sweeping changes in both job descriptions and personnel, but must have the intestinal fortitude to stay the course in the face of adversity.
Perhaps you're the right person for the job?


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What good does that do or how does it affect the main issue of police brutality? And they sacrificed so we could "move on" and live out our lives not to dwell in the past you aint answer the question of how does Kap gettin' a job in the NFL help anything and yes there …
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Nov 18
The Coolest Thing To Do Right Now Is To Hate Donald Trump
y'all gonna miss Donald Trump when he gone. and though i know better than to ever underestimate human capacity i doubt very much the next cool thing to be outraged about will be as good as Donald is to y'all… So people who break the law shouldn't be punished?
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Sep 14
What Is Actually Being Accomplished By Kaeprnick's Antics?
pretty much how i feel. what is actually being accomplished by Kaeprnick's antics? besides more social media fodder? just like Trump. nothing like having a demon to demonize and rise against in a show of some type of solidarity. as ive said before protesting is so much fun!!!!
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Nov 29
Whose Responsibility Is Your Survival?
The real issue may be that there is a basis for racism and that some stereotypes hold true and we are so set on disproving this that we really can't and don't take take a realistic look at the differences between people. Call it race, culture, economic or social status some of that shit we …
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Nov 24
No, We Are NOT The Same
We ain't all the same there are differences that go beyond skin color and culture. Are all cats the same? Is a poodle the same as a terrier? We are different, that ain't the issue. How we handle the differences is the key. To make hatred and issues disappear using this approach ain't gonna work. …
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Oct 10
rac·ism (rā′sĭz′əm) n. 1. The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others. 2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race. if i believe that a particular race sings, dances and plays sports better than any other race on the planet by far, does …
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Oct 08
Black People & Perception
The reason is because black youth ran around for over a decade making records and or portraying an image of a thug, murderer and ruthless killer. Rappers set the dress code for this image, black youth emulated it and embraced the persona.
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Welcome to the official website for Fire In Cairo http://colinpbennett39.tripod.com/fireincairo/
Visit the Official UXB website here
Latest news: 'Sirens' and 'Anthem' MP3s now added to site on audio page.
On this site I'll include info about the band including a recordings list, news and gossip, photos, show reviews, and more.
Fire In Cairo were formed in the spring of 1983 when ex UXB Col & Mick joined up with Paul Brindley. Paul had just returned back to the Midlands after attending Swansea University where he played in various college bands. They started writing original songs straight away and with Paul's own songs and a few from the UXB list a live set did not take long to establish.The band started gigging around the Midlands area in the summer of 1983. Thanks for taking a look, this site is under construction we'll be updating frequently, so please check back often.
Paul, Col, Mick c.1984
Mick Turner: Drums/vocals Paul Brindley: Lead vocal and Guitar Col Bennett: Bass/vocals
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Dewi Negara Fachri & Partners ("DNFP") is an Indonesian commercial law firm providing a full range of high quality, commercial legal services to Indonesian, regional and international clients.
The firm has a deep understanding of the Indonesian legal, commercial and cultural environment and our extensive experience from working on some of the world's most complex international legal issues for corporations, financial institutions and governments.
How we can helpIndonesia is gaining increasing significance as one of the world's key emerging markets. At DNFP we understand and work with you as part of your team to solve the toughest legal issues. Whether you're expanding into new markets, considering capital from new sources, or dealing with increasingly complex regulation or disputes, we help you stay on top of your risks and opportunities.
Association with Hogan Lovells "Hogan Lovells" refers to the international legal practice that comprises Hogan Lovells International LLP, Hogan Lovells US LLP and their affiliated businesses, each of which is a separate legal entity.
Since June 1 2016, DNFP is in an association with Hogan Lovells, a leading global law firm with a strong reputation for advising on award-winning transactions in Indonesia for over two decades. Hogan Lovells offers extensive experience and insights gained from working in some ofthe world's most complex legal environments and markets for corporations, financial institutionsand governments identifying and mitigating risk and make the most of opportunities for its clients.
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Angels Care Family Home was founded with a simple mission: Create a family style living environment for Cincinnati's Seniors by offering personalized care in a small and intimate setting, with that "just like home feel", where the highest level of care and attention for each individuals needs are administered by qualified and carefully selected caregivers.
After visiting a variety of facilities that provide Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long Term Care and Rehabilitation services while witnessing the care my own relatives had received in these settings, I was convinced there was a better way to serve the elderly community. A more intimate setting, just like that of your own home.
Angel's Care is ideally located to be able to serve the communities of greater Cincinnati, with close proximity to the following neighborhoods:
Anderson Township, Blue Ash, Eastgate, Hyde Park, Indian Hill, Kenwood, Loveland, Madeira, Mariemont, Mason, Milford, Montgomery, Newtown, Sharonville, Terrace Park and West Chester.
If you want only the very best for your loved one at a fraction of the cost of what larger institutions charge, then we would welcome the opportunity to show you the Angels Care way of providing care in this innovative and nurturing setting.


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Salmonier Nature Park is located on the Salmonier Line (Route 90), 12 km south of the Trans Canada Highway (Route 1) on the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland.
Average annual visitation to the park is between 35,000 to 40,000 visitors.
Within Salmonier Nature Park:
The Wild Life Park Regulations (Consolidated Newfoundland Regulation 977/96) authorizes the Minister or his/her designate to issue a conditional permit which identifies limited and prohibited activities within the Park.
This permit is required only if a person wishes to access the unfenced Limited Use Area of the Park. This is the remote back country area of the Park that is set aside as a wilderness reserve. This area is used by hikers and wilderness campers. With the exception of salmon and trout angling, all other consumptive outdoor activities are prohibited in this area.
A permit is not required for persons accessing the fenced Intensive Use Area for the purpose of viewing the nature trails and zoological specimen displays there. These persons will have entered via the appropriate gate during public visitation hours and have been met by Visitor Services or other staff.
The entry/travel permit outlines prohibited activities within the Limited Use Area of the Park, and highlights several other pertinent regulations contained in the Wild Life Park Regulations, 1996.
Permittees are asked to note that tents or other structures must not be erected within 15 metres of waterways.
Permits must be filled out thoroughly and legibly. All members of a party entering the Park must be identified on the permit.
Permits are available free of charge at Salmonier Nature Park and at Paddy's Pond Forestry/Wildlife Office.
Permits will be issued for a maximum period of ten days.
In the case of registered cabin-owners within the Park, an annual permit will be issued to the primary owner. All regular users of any cabin within the Park must be identified on the appropriate permit. The permit-holder is responsible for the conduct of regular users of his/her cabin. Occasional visitors to any cabin within the Park must first acquire a permit before entering the Park.
This is the usual public visitation area of the park, and it is within this 40 hectare fenced area that the animal displays and the 3 kilometre boardwalk trail are found. Hiking in this area is restricted to the regular boardwalk trail only.
This area covers approximately 1415 hectares, and functions as a wilderness reserve for the natural communities and processes in evidence there. Most consumptive wildlife activities are not permitted in this area, although trout and salmon angling is permissible and is a popular past-time here. The Park does not maintain or promote any trails in the area, however a network of trails associated with salmon angling is present. The more prominent of these are identified on a simplified map which is provided on request to persons acquiring permits to enter the Salmonier Nature Park Limited Use Area. These trails are not maintained and in some cases may be difficult to follow, but essentially may be rated as rigorous. Some trails have extensive wet sections, while others may be difficult to travel due to wind-fallen trees.
Salmonier Nature Park has been identified as a convenient trailhead for hikes across the Avalon Wilderness Reserve. This is a demanding hike of approximately 35 kilometres, requiring at least one night of camping en route. Extensive hiking, orientation and outdoor survival skills are essential for anyone contemplating this hike. Access to the Avalon Reserve can be achieved by following the anglers' trail to Butler's Pool on the Salmonier River and proceeding generally eastward from that point. The usual destination point of such hikes is the Southern Shore Highway (Route10), accessed by either Cape Pond Road or Horsechops Road.
Admission to Salmonier Nature Park is free.
The entire trail is boardwalk, therefore Salmonier Nature Park is wheelchair and stroller friendly. The park is working towards making the trails completely accessible in the very near future.


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Boulder is just a little over 6 years old. He was my first dog, a Boston Terrier. A spunky lil doggie, my heart dog! He has a fascination with squeeky balls, beer bottles(quirky I know), and the camera! God I love him!
Boulder recently went blind. He bumps into things, has lost a bit of his spunkyness, and is certainly a different dog- breaks my heart. He must get eye drops every day and needs surgery to correct this blindness. A crazy expensive surgery, a 3 THOUSAND dollar surgery.Brad and I had planned to get Boulder the surgery next month, using our tax return to do so. However, those plans have now changed due to series of frustrating events. I am having a hard time with this news.
I am posting because I feel really sad and sharing my feelings might help. Obviously this isn't PBD related, but this blog is more then just PBD, its also about the person who writes it.
Every time I look into his cloudy eyes my heart breaks a little more. I am hoping the summer brings the possibility of affording this surgery.
P.S. Sorry for the negative nelly post!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Introducing Boulder...
Boulder is just a little over 6 years old. He was my first dog, a Boston Terrier. A spunky lil doggie, my heart dog! He has a fascination with squeeky balls, beer bottles(quirky I know), and the camera! God I love him!
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That's so sad Jessica, pets are such an important part our lives. We want to be able to give them everything because they are so special to us. Hang in there, hopefully things will turn around and you'll be able get Boulder what he needs.ReplyDelete
I'm sorry to hear that. That's really hard especially because he has been in your life for so long. I hope you will be able to get the surgery for him at some point...ReplyDelete
Aw, bless his heart! I have such a soft spot for dogs:) He is so cute! I know that has to be hard for you all. Stay strong and I'm sure everything will fall into place :)ReplyDelete
I'm so sorry for you and Boulder :( My heart is breaking after reading this post. I know how it is having a high-maintenance doggie. We have a 3 year old basset hound that has to get allergy shots everyday and see the 'doggy dermatologist' every 6 months. I hope you're able get him the surgery soon!ReplyDelete
so sorry! I can't even imagine... my dog is my baby and my heart. I hope it all works out for the best. I'm sure he knows he is loved . <3ReplyDelete
thanks for all your sweet comments! it means a lot that you all take the time to read and share...ReplyDelete
Aww, I'm sorry about your dog. :( I hope everything works out for you guys. Hugs!ReplyDelete
Sorry to hear about your dear boulder, Jessica. Big hug.ReplyDelete
Hi Jessica!ReplyDelete
I know exactly how you feel...I have a Boston too, Spooky, and he is my baby! Spooky and I will keep Boulder in our prayers!
I'm a new follower and I came to this post from the one about his surgery. I'm so sorry to hear about his eye but happy that his existing eye will be better. HUGS! I'm sooo in love with our doggies and they hold such a special place in our heartsReplyDelete


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Dec. 8, 2008
Darwin to receive $850 grant for lights
By Kristen Miller
Staff Writer
DARWIN, MN - For its first Christmas season, the streets of Darwin are lined with energy-saving LED (light-emitting diode) lights.
In an effort to go green and save some money down the road, the City of Darwin chose to replace 1,925 incandescent bulbs in 22 of its Christmas decorations with energy-saving, cost-efficient, LED light bulbs.
Jill Holte, public works, replaced each bulb before Pat Hansen of Bonniwell Electric put up the decorations the day after Thanksgiving.
According to numbers from Meeker Cooperative Light and Power Association, an LED light bulb uses less than one watt of energy, while a regular incandescent light bulb uses seven watts of energy.
It's been calculated the old incandescent lighting would cost $285 to run per season, seven hours a day for six weeks.
This year, the LED Christmas lights will cost just over $40 for the season since the lights will run for eight hours at night dusk until midnight. That's an energy savings of about $245 a season.
"That's quite a big savings," said Becky Sorenson, communications specialist for Meeker Cooperative.
"That's why we promote LEDs they cost more outright . . . but after the initial cost is paid for, you continue to save quite a bit," Sorenson added.
To help pay for the new lights, Darwin is expecting to receive an $850 grant through Meeker Cooperative.
With the rebate and cost savings from less electricity used, it is estimated the lights will have paid for themselves in about three years.
Though it's hard to compare lights from last year to the new LED lights installed this year, council member Patti Burdick said the blue and green lights appear brighter.
Sorenson commented, after taking photos of the new decorative lighting, that the lights appeared "vivid, bright, and colorful."
According to Sorenson, LED lighting is the way to go not only do they last up to 10 times longer, but they also are more shock resistant.
For example, if a light bulb is burned out on a string of incandescent lights, the whole string tends to go out. With the LED strings, the whole string won't be affected by one burned out bulb, Sorenson explained.
Meeker Cooperative has seen more and more customers switch over to LED lighting in their homes, according to Sorenson.
LED lights come in all different sizes and colors, making it easy to replace incandescent light bulbs in the home, Sorenson explained.
"The more [LED] lighting you use in your home, the more savings you will see," she said.
"It's to [the homeowners] benefit to use LEDs," Sorenson said.
Meeker Co-op energy conservation grants
Darwin is one of 21 Meeker Cooperative customers who have been approved for the electric association's energy conservation grant program, according to Darrell Ward, marketing manager for Meeker Co-op.
If qualified, commercial industrial customers can receive assistance for a number of energy conserving projects. Some projects include lighting retrofit, welder machine replacements, plate coolers for dairy, variable speed drives for electric motors, and vending machine misers with have occupant sensors.
For more information, contact Ward at (320) 693-3231 or toll free at (800) 232-6257.


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January 06, 2011Miscellaneous
FATCA has been an extremely popular topic among U.S. tax practitioners. Unfortunately, however, many foreign financial institutions (FFI) seem to be oblivious to the long arm of FATCA and have not started to prepare for FATCA implementation by introducing procedures for complying with this new legislation. A colleague of mine, Richard Kando from Navigant Consulting, Inc sent me a FATCA whitepaper that deals with creating internal procedures for FATCA implementation. As the paper notes, the process could be mindboggling and despite the January 1st, 2013 effective date, FFIs should start preparing now. I thought that the paper could be useful to FFIs and could serve as a broad roadmap for FATCA implementation. In addition to a thoughtful discussion on FATCA without any unnecessary technicalities, the paper also includes useful workflow charts. The paper is included below.
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One of the brilliant things about Edinburgh is not just how much homegrown work there is, but how much theatre you can see from further afield. I don't just mean in the international festival, but also on the fringe, where companies from the UK rub shoulders with companies from South Africa, Saudi Arabia, India and Russia.
Summerhall is bursting with European work – from the return of last year's hit, La Merda, to the absurdly vicious and hilariously subtitled Solfatara, and the dark and ritualistic Tourniquet 2013, which is part of a mini season of work from Belgium. Tourniquet – a kind of house of horrors of the psyche – is one of those shows which I found quite punishing to watch, but which has now firmly taken up residence in my mind. Yesterday I saw Jeanne Mordoj's cracking little show, La Poeme, which entirely defies categorisation as it employs contortion and egg manipulation to explore ticking biological clocks, ageing and female domesticity.
Back in the 1980s and 1990s producer Richard Demarco's indefatigable energy in bringing foreign companies to the fringe meant that August in Edinburgh was a genuine window on the world. I reckon that I learned as much about what was happening in Eastern Europe and South Africa through productions on the fringe as I did through newspaper reports. At the turn of the century, the Aurora Nova seasons brought some of that spirit back, and now once again the fringe is becoming a place where international work of many different kinds can find an audience and artists can meet and maybe set up collaborations.
A vibrant and evolving theatre culture is one that looks far beyond its own borders. For many years British theatre was insular. It thought it was the best in the world – but that's only because it didn't actually know what the rest of the world was actually doing. There is sometimes still astonishment (and sometimes downright panic) when we see theatre made in different ways from the way we make it. But we are getting more open-minded.
One of the things that has aided that is the number of young British practitioners who travel abroad to train. Babakas' affecting look at fatherhood, Our Fathers, is just one example of a show which has co-creators from different countries and cultures and it's all the richer for it. Another emerging company, Clout, who had a hit with How a Man Crumbled last year, is a collaboration between British practitioners and the Turkish director Mine Cerci, whom they met while training in Paris. Their new show, The Various Lives of Infinite Nullity, is directed by Mine Cerci, but it has had to be created via Skype because Cerci was denied a visa to enter the country.
The refusal to grant visas to artists and cultural commentators is a growing problem, and one that does neither the UK's reputation for openness nor the UK's cultural life any good at all. Thank goodness for Skype – but maybe we should invite immigration ministers to Edinburgh to see what can be achieved by international collaboration, and how much we stand to lose culturally when we pull up the drawbridge. Closed borders equal closed minds.


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Diva Slims Down Weight loss Success Interview
How many lbs lost and time frame? 150 pounds lost in 10 months
1. What motivated/inspired you to lose weight?
There are many things that inspired me to lose weight. The main thing was my health. I decided it was time to lose weight because I was starting to have health problems. I was on the road to having type 2 diabetes and with changing my eating habits and exercising there was a chance that I could prevent it. Also, I wanted to do something that my grandmother could be proud of. Another one of my biggest motivations/ inspirations was I wanted to live longer to see my niece and nephews get older.
2. What would you consider the hardest part to losing weight?
I think the hardest part about losing weight is staying focused. You will have days where you do great and feel you can slack off. Then you will have days where you didn't do great and feel why bother. Every day my goal is to stay focused on the task at hand. What I did yesterday is over and now I have to focus on doing better today.
3. What was/is your nutrition and exercise regimen?
I drink tons of water. I do not drink any sodas anymore. I eat similar things as before but less of it. I also find healthier ways to make the foods I like. I don't eat frozen dinners like lean cuisine etc. They have too much sodium. I make sure I'm eating throughout the entire day 5-6 small meals. For example for breakfast I will have eggs and turkey bacon. Next I will have a snack, which can be any fruit of my choice. Then for lunch I will have a chicken salad. I will have another snack of fruit and a 100-calorie pack snack. For dinner I will have chicken breast with vegetables. Then have another snack like almonds or fruit.
As far as for exercise in the beginning I could only do 15 minutes of walking 2-3 days a week. As I got more endurance my workouts grew longer. Now I workout 2 times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. 6 days a week for 2-3 hours a day. In the morning I do a shorter workout, usually a workout DVD that's less then 30 minutes. In the afternoons I go to Curves and do my strength training and then do an hour zumba class.
4. What was/is your favorite exercises? My favorite exercise is doing zumba. It's extremely fun! It doesn't even feel like you are exercises.
5. What form of exercise would you recommend to a beginner? I would recommend if you never exercised before to start out walking.
6. What motivational material inspired you to continue your journey? What kept me motivated throughout my journey is making youtube videos. It really helps me and holds me accountable each week to do my best.
7. During your journey did you hit a plateau and what did you do to overcome it? I have hit many plateaus in my journey. I found either changing up the food or exercises always help me get back into weight loss mode.
8. What would you have changed from the beginning of your journey now that you have learned form your success? If I could go back and change anything I would be to get over my fear of sweating and working out. I didn't like the fact that working out made me look like a "hot mess". I now know that if you really want to see results you have to put in the work and sweat the pounds off.
2 Personal Questions
1. Has your weight loss made a change in how you see yourself? When I first started my journey I didn't think someone as big as me could lose weight naturally and on my own. Once I started believing in myself I learned that I could do this. I never knew that I was so strong and determined until I started losing weight. I finally got to see what I was really capable of doing when I put 100 percent into it.
2. What did you have to overcome in order to continue your journey? I to get rid of all the self-doubt. I had to learn that with hard work and true belief in myself that I can do anything I put my mind to.
We strongly encourage you to check out DivaSlims down on her youtube channel! She has a wide range of great advice and motivation to pass down to others! Oh and I must add Diva is still dropping pounds and losing inches!!! Wooohooo!!!
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The Scavenger Hunt Friday, October 31, 2014
We will be hosting a Halloween Night Scavanger Hunt to welcome everyone to Philadelphia for the wedding. The rules and how to play will be discussed at the beginning of the night. Bring comfy shoes and your cell phone with camera!
We will meet at the Hyatt at 7pm to start the night!
The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 South Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19106
- 7:00pm -Welcome and Explanation of Scavenger Hunt Rules
- 10:00pm – Scavenger Hunt Ends and party continues at Hyatt Hotel bar.
The Wedding Saturday, November 1, 2014
This is it! The big day. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be held at the same location. Parking is available.
The IATSE Ballroom
2401 South Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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Introducing Monica
Monica Dunne graduated with a Master's degree in Homoeopathy from the University of Johannesburg. Monica has been involved in clinical research, lecturing and private practice since 2005. Monica is a mum of two little boys, and has an interest in the care of mums and bubs using natural medicine; homoeopathy.
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Namibia enjoys a huge diversity of cultures and landscapes, and has often been described as a photographer's dream destination. Bordering South Africa, Botswana, Angola, Zambia and the Atlantic Ocean, you'll find towering sand dunes, plentiful wildlife, rugged mountains, wild seascapes and vast deserts. Here is a quick guide to some of the country's top attractions...
Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world. Nearly all of the canyon is managed as part of the Nature Reserves and hiking does have restrictions. However this rough 52 mile trail is still one of the most popular treks in Africa.
Sossusvlei is the main entry point for tourists visiting the Namib Desert. The Namib Desert is the oldest desert in the world and has a surprising diversity in terms of colours, climates and flora and fauna. Dunes range from 100m to over 450m and there's plenty of opportunity for hiking and sandboarding. Just remember not to go wandering in the desert without a guide.
The Skeleton Coast is named for the dozens of shipwrecks that occurred because of the dense fog. This is an impressively desolate area, often with more seals than people.
Windhoek is Namibia's capital and largest city, and has an elevation of 1,600m. The National Galley, Paliament buildings and Christuskirche (an old Lutheran church) are the city's must-sees, although many travellers also like to seek out the street names of dictators (Fidel Castro St. and Robert Mugabe Ave are both downtown).
Swakopmund is the country's largest coastal town and contains lots of beautiful, colonial era German buildings.
Etosha National Park is the second largest game reserve in Namibia. It's also one of Africa's most unusual national parks, where vast herds of animals congregate on the white and greenish tinged Etosha salt pan. The park protects 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 16 reptiles and amphibians, one fish species and countless insects.
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Fun Fridays: NARS Flagship Boutique: WOWZA!
Hello Divas
I recently read a quote from Oprah that I thought was so powerful. "In my 40s, I got wiser. I started using journals to express my gratitude—and watched my blessings multiply. What you focus on expands." What a powerful and so true statement. But we don't have to wait until we are older to start being grateful. Start today and watch your life flourish.
So have you heard about NARS new Flagship Boutique? It is simply stunning! Take a look:
Of course it is located in the wonderful and fabulous NYC in the West Village. The design is sleek, modern, and artistic. NARS founder and Creative Director, François Nars, collaborated with Fabien Baron to design the interior of the first NARS boutique.
In celebration of this new Flagship boutique, NARS has introduced a new pure matte lipstick, NARS 413 Bleeker, named after the street address where the store is located. Hot.
The warm rose brown shade is simply gorgeous. I can't wait to get my hands on this lipstick.
The NARS 413 Bleeker matte lipstick retails for $25 and you can purchase it exclusively online here or at the boutique.
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Listen/Subscribe via ItunesDownloadBorn out of a global expedition fearlessly undertaken by a young woman, Sonia Faruqi's new book Project Animal Farm offers a riveting and revealing look at what truly happens behind farm doors. Also, an update on the use of animal drugs in meat production from Cameron Harsh of the Center for Food Safety. We're also on Stitcher Radio and Player FM! Sonia Faruqi is the author of Project Animal Farm, a clear-eyed look at the realities of meat production. John Robbins, author of The Food Revolution, says the book "has the power to alter the course of history," and scientist and meat-industry consultant Temple Grandin says "Everybody who is interested in food policy and animal welfare should read this book." Upon graduating from Dartmouth College with several honors and recognitions, Sonia worked at an investment bank on Wall Street. Later, her volunteer vacation at a dairy farm turned into the beginning of a global expedition into the deepest, darkest recesses of the animal agriculture industry. Her journey is chronicled in Project Animal Farm. Cameron Harsh is a Research and Programs Manager at the Center for Food Safety, a national non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy organization working to protect human health and the environment by curbing the use of harmful food production technologies and by promoting organic and other forms of sustainable agriculture. Check out all of their work on animal factories on the CFS website. Music in this episode includes Changes by Phil Ochs, Behind the Mask by Goldfinger (featuring PETA President Ingrid Newkirk), Boogie Down Productsion with Beef, and Be Healthy from Ded Prez.


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anyone knows what is up time??? please explain me in detail.
Up time is time during which a machine, especially a computer, is in operation.
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Uptime is basically the time during which a website is available and accessible to the users without any interruption or reboot. To measure the health of a site, uptime is highly considered and having a high uptime is taken as a good signal as well and thus, it is a critical component of running a business.
Uptime is a measure of the time a machine, typically a computer, has been working and available.
Now that we are discussing on a web hosting forum I will safely assume that you are referring to uptime in the context of web Hosting.
Uptime is the time during which your server is up and website is successfully running. Most of the web hosting services promise an uptime of 99.9%.


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We are excited to be launching this particular campaign. Our team is preparing to go to South America in June 2015, and to Kenya, Africa at the end of July and August, and to the Philippines in September.
Please support us with your prayers and financial contributions! We will bring back the miracle reports of this mission.
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Mobile Minute Episode #282:
We go around the world to look at what is happening in mobile commerce and highlight key findings from a recent yStats study. The common denominator is one simple fact: Mobile shopping and mobile commerce is not an isolated phenomenon. The movement is global and each country highlighted is showing massive growth and adoption. Hang on as we go around the world in under 3 minutes.
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Courses Eligible for Transfer Credit
Harvard will honor comparable coursework you have done prior to your transfer admission, while also giving you time to take advantage of Harvard's course offerings and delve deeply into your concentration.
You will be allowed to transfer in a maximum of 16 semester-long courses—the equivalent of two full years of academic work—providing you the opportunity to take the remaining half of the courses required for your A.B. or S.B. degree at Harvard.
Harvard College's Registrar's office grants credit for work done at another college or university to each admitted transfer student on an individual basis after careful evaluation. While Harvard does not audit transcripts prior to application to determine eligibility, the descriptions below should be helpful in determining which of your courses will likely transfer. Our office is unable to make recommendations in regards to coursework at your current institution.
Eligible for credit
You are likely to receive credit for courses taken in a full-time, daytime program of study at an accredited degree-granting institution, provided that you:
- Completed at least one full academic year of undergraduate study at one college, but not more than two full academic years of study
- Took courses comparable to those offered in Harvard's liberal arts curriculum.
- Earned grades of "C" (or the equivalent) or better
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Unfortunately, we are unable to grant credit for certain accomplishments. Typically you will not receive Harvard credits for:
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If you are interested in transferring to Harvard, see our application information for transfer students.
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Amount that parents making less than $65,000 are expected to contribute.
Ninety percent of American families would pay the same or less to send their children to Harvard as they would a state school.
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The Campaign Countdown...
we are not a one week effort.
We combine medical talents from the US and Brazil, raise money and resources to provide services, and equipment to locals in Itu, Brazil and the surrounding communities. In the process, we aim to inspire and enable Brazilians to continue the efforts of CURA year-round. We now have year-round dentistry and ENT services in Itu.
We are not taking the place of a federal primary care clinic. We offer specialized services and patient education that the federal primary care clinics cannot afford to consistently provide. Because of our equipment and on-site lab, we are able to diagnose quickly and effectively.
medical services we offer
Specialties typically include obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology, dentistry, optometry, opthalmology (with pterygia removal), chiropractics, ultrasonography, ENT, pediatrics, physical therapy, nutrition, and counseling. Additional specialties are provided based on the availability of volunteers.
We're not just interested in test results and medical diagnoses. We're invested in helping the entire person. We're invested in making sure they know there is someone that cares for them and is willing to work with them compassionately.
human connection is in our dna.
This is where the laughter, tears, and big hugs come in. Optometry is more than just a pair of new glasses. Chiropractic work is more than a little adjustment. We are often the only place people know to come for help, and they're looking for so much more than a prescription or a quick fix. They're looking to be loved, respected, and heard. We're here to listen. And, we are so much more than medical care…we're family.
sea & sun
mar e sol
we believe in celebrating.
Each year, after the paperwork is finished, the supplies are packed away, and the last patient has been taken care of, we take a little time for sun, sand, and saltwater! Locations vary each year, but you can count on fresh coconuts and big waves!
This part of the trip is optional, of course. But…you just traveled all the way to Brazil and gave it your all for a full campaign. Don't you deserve a little beach time? 🙂
We Need You.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the trip cost and what does it cover?
The full trip cost varies slightly each year, but is typically ~$2500, including airfare and most meals. There is a $100 application fee, which is applied to your trip deposit upon acceptance. A $750 trip deposit is due by April 30th in order to secure your spot on the team. The optional beach excursion after the campaign is an additional $350. For the main campaign, we have multiple fundraising options!
The money covers airfare, transportation in Brazil, hotel, and meals. Any incidentals, snacks, souvenirs, etc. are your responsibility. You are also responsible for your Brazilian Visa application costs, which typically run $250.
What happens if the trip costs less than planned, do I get a refund?
Due to the unknowns, the odds are the trip will cost more than estimated. In that case, you do not owe any more. In the case of the trip actually costing less than anticipated, you will get a donation letter acknowledging your contribution to the organization.
Do I need a passport?
Yes you do, and we recommend that you get that process started as soon as possible, even if you aren't positive you'll be joining us. The process can take several months, and you will need your passport in order to apply for your Visa.
You say I will need a Brazilian Visa—what is that?
A Visa is an additional page in your passport that certain countries require for entry. Without it you cannot enter Brazil. You will be instructed on how to do this once your CURA application and fees have been accepted and approved.
Who can apply?
We accept all eager and willing medical professionals willing to treat people with care, respect and love. We are a Christian organization, and we accept all individuals, regardless of belief. The only requirements are that you are kind, caring, and genuinely excited to be of service to others. We especially need professionals in Gynecology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Chiropractic, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Ultrasonography, Physical Therapy, and Nutrition.
I am not a physician—can I still apply?
Most certainly! We also need nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, yoga therapists, ultrasound techs, and EKG techs. Residents and medical and nursing students are strongly encouraged to apply. If you elect to bring children younger than 16, we require one non-medical person per child for supervision. We are also in need of those with IT expertise as we run the clinic on our own intranet which can be very challenging on occasion.
What type of services are offered?
We offer diagnostic services with some limited intervention. We have lab, xray, EKG, and ultrasound available. Procedures that can be done simply under local anesthesia are possible, such as skin biopsies, pterygia removal, mild laceration repairs. With all of our medical services provided, we are most focused on listening. We diagnose, but what most patients want is to be heard and to know that someone is listening and cares.
What happens the rest of the year, after the one week campaign has ended?
We have worked hard to develop a corps of Brazilians to work year-round with the population we serve. We have year-round dentistry and ENT services. Our Brazilian Operator, Bruno Ishikawa, organizes community activities, plans children's health education efforts, and recruits local volunteers. With these people and services in place, CURA has a year-round presence.
Why aren't these services available in Brazil? Why is CURA needed?
Brazil has a single Federal Health Care system that has fallen vicitim to severe fraud and corruption. The people are heavily taxed to fund the system, but that money doesn't make it to the regions where the services are needed. Within the system, when a patient makes a medical complaint to a clini or nurse, testing begins. Rarely is the patient examined; Instead, blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds are done first. Typically, the tests are scheduled months apart, and it can be up to a year or more before the patient is first seen by a doctor. CURA is able to shorten this process to a matter of a week for many. We are a certified primary care clinic and therefore have the ability to directly refer patients to the next tier of care.
Where do my donations go?
Over 90% of all money raised goes to the provision of services. This year, through money raised, we were able to purchase a flexible nasopharyngoscope, lease a new laptop based ultrasound system, purchase all supplies, and provide campaign scholarships. Our administrative costs are minimal: liability insurance, accounting and postage fees, website and social media development for recruiting and fundraising, direct fundraising expenses and a salary for Bruno Ishikawa, our year-round Brazilian Operator.
Do you offer scholarships? How do I apply?
Yes we do offer a scholarships, awarded on the basis of need as established by application. The maximum scholarship available is $1000.00 per person. Need is based on financial ability to pay on the part of the applicant, as well as our level of need for their particular area of expertise. We make every effort to try and reserve the majority of our scholarship money for students, in order to afford them the ability to establish a service mentality.
What type of fundraising options are there?
As a group, we typically organize a spring fundraising event in San Angelo, TX. We ask that everyone works to sell tickets to the event, and a percentage of your ticket sales is credited toward your overall trip cost. Additionally, we can provide you with a letter template to customize and send out to friends and loved ones who might be interested in supporting you. We're also happy to chat with you about additional ideas for how you can raise the money you need to be able to join us!
Where can I go if I have more questions?
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Looking for some detailing advice! I have a relatively high mileage Subaru and have noticed that the steering wheel, door cards and arm rest all feel sticky/tacky. The door cards on the faux leather parts actually look like they have adhesive that can be removed.
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Second Annual State Reclamation Award (1998)
Robert E. Coffin honored for concurrent reclamation of mining - farming operation.
Robert E. Coffin, Inc. has been selected as the 1998 recipient of the annual New York State Mined Land Reclamation Award. The company was selected for outstanding reclamation of its Coffin Farm Pit #1 in Sandy Creek, Oswego County.
Mining at this site began prior to New York State's enactment of its Mined Land Reclamation Law in 1975. In 1992, Mr. Coffin received a permit to expand the mine size to its ultimate permitted limit of 32 acres. Mr. Coffin's land use objective had always been to return the mined land to agricultural use. The approved reclamation method was to provide basic grading, topsoil replacement and application of agricultural lime and manure to achieve a revegetation result.
Mr. Coffin reclaimed the site in five-acre sections each year since 1992, returning the mined land back to productive agricultural land on the 160 acre farm operation. The reclamation effort exceeded the minimum required by regulation. His reclamation method was based on restoring full agricultural productivity to the land. Following soil testing done at Cornell University and at commercial Agronomic laboratories, Mr. Coffin determined the appropriate application rates for soil amendments. Four thousand pounds of agricultural lime and three hundred sixty pounds of 12-24-24 commercial fertilizers were applied per acre. Oats were planted and then over-seeded with a mixture of timothy and clover. The crops were then managed through the two-year reclamation period by harvesting the oats in year one followed by a second application of 360 pounds of 12-24-24 fertilizer per acre and harvesting the permanent hay crop in year two when full yield was achieved. Livestock was fenced out of the areas under reclamation. The crops are used to feed sixty head of Charolais and Angus beef cattle currently raised on the farm. All active mining has now ceased, and reclamation will be fully completed with removal of one stockpile of sand and final grading of the pond area that will be utilized to provide water for the livestock.
New York State reclamation standards require 75% plant growth or a failure rate not to exceed one-half acre in every two reclaimed. Mr. Coffins' efforts and nutrient regime exceeded the minimum required to achieve this and have produced 100% plant growth. In addition, the plant growth is very heavy with high plant density, excellent plant vigor, and a high biomass per acre. The extraordinary reclamation effort has again produced a former mine site that has been returned to a condition with a land value that equals or exceeds the land value prior to mining. This is an excellent example of concurrent reclamation that is encouraged by the Division of Mineral Resources.
The reclaimed land provides economic value to the farm producing crops that are needed for livestock feed for the farming operation. Mining was done in a manner that avoided ecologically sensitive areas of the farm, and diverse habitats have been preserved. Reclamation was enhanced by the addition of several bee hives for honey production and to augment and ensure an increased pollination rate for the area's ecology.
The mine area of this farm has been reclaimed in a manner that has preserved the nature of the property as a small agricultural enterprise. This area of northern Oswego County is bounded by Lake Ontario and is predominantly dairy farming operations. There are also farms that derive their major source of income from raising tree fruits, primarily apples. The Coffin farm fits in well with this surrounding and requires less intensive management than these other types of agricultural enterprises.
Many other states have programs to recognize outstanding reclamation efforts. One of DEC'S goals in establishing this award is to encourage the industry to continue reclamation efforts by recognizing superior initiatives above and beyond the minimum requirements of the law.
New York State officials also nominated Robert Coffin Inc. for the annual Interstate Mining Compact Commission Award. The project received a Certificate of Honorable Mention at the annual meeting in Asheville, North Carolina.


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A Place of Refuge
The home is strategically located, being very close to the two hospitals in Campinas that offer bone marrow transplant treatment for children with cancer. We provide a very comfortable home with three bedrooms, two and 1/2 bathrooms, an office, large kitchen with eating area, and a spacious living room area. In the living room area there is ample room for 6 couches, a TV with VCR, a TV with video game, a table for games, arts and crafts, and cabinet space for organizing a variety of play materials. The three rooms all have two beds, each with a pullout bed underneath, allowing for each room to have two patients and their accompanying mothers. Both the front and back garden areas provide a beautiful surrounding to the house. When we receive a patient, every effort is made so that the room they receive upon entry always remains their special place. Even though the children are often hospitalized for lengthy stays we desire that they have the assurance that "their" room is being reserved for them. This helps them to feel a certain measure of security and continuity in this phase of treatment where so much has had to be given up.
Here is a story that really encouraged us. One guest mother shared with us how her child always wanted to stay in the hospital for as long as he could, as he didn't look forward to returning to their place of lodging. After coming to the ASSOCIATION hospitality house he couldn't wait to be released from the hospital so that he could return "home."


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Untamed Beauty
Lindsey Calla
Happy Valentine's Day! I hope you all are spending time with people you love or at least doing something that you love! Today's schedule was a little light today which I was pretty thankful for for. I swung by the Malandrino showing at The Chelsea Art Museum and was blown away why by the raw luxury of the collection. Catherine Malandrino was inspired by a vision of the earth as seen from above and realizing that the woman who inhabits this world must simultaneously embody strength, ease, and raw femininity.
I am obsessed with these pants! The rugged fabrication in these pants look primal against more fluid draping.
Deep mineral tones such as indigo and rust tie in the inspiration of the natural world. I've been seeing a lot of blue within a lot of different collections this season and it feels really fresh. Perhaps that will break me out of my black mood that I've fallen into lately.
This was the place to be between 12pm-1pm today and you could barely move through the crowd especially with Kate Walsh, Mena Suvari, and The City girls in attendance.
I love presentations so much more than runway shows. You get way better pictures and can really see the clothes up close. I just wish all of the events were spaced just a little closer!
Hope you enjoy the last few hours of the weekend!


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Fujian Zhenyun Plastics Industry Co., Ltd is principally engaged in the research and development, design, manufacture and sale of a range of plastic pipes and fittings for four main piping systems: water distribution, communications, gas and electrical cable piping systems. Its plastic pipes and fittings are manufactured mainly from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE) resins, and are available in different sizes, dimensions and pressure ratings. Depending on the applications of the Company's products, it also custom-designs its plastic pipes and fittings to meet the application requirements of its customers. During the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Life Order Products Pty Ltd to establish a jointly controlled entity, Life Order (Fuqing) Trade Co., Ltd (LOFT).
|Shangdian Industry Area, Jingyang Town, FUJ 350304 China


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Who have not gone through a difficult period in life? All of us I would say. And each one of us has probably developed strategies to overcome these moments, altogether with the emotions and feelings that accompany them, moving forward in the path of life stronger and brighter. Some of us are specialists in this amazing capacity that is resilience:
The process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.*
Today I would like to honour one of the most important factors that make resilience possible for many of us: Love and Connection. My subjective life experience has always taught me that Love and Connection (in all its shapes and sources) is the most important factor that needs to be present in my life to make it possible for me to feel happiness, gratitude and to overcome life challenges. Research on resilience also confirms that Love is actually the most essencial factor in shaping a person's resilience:
A combination of factors contributes to resilience. Many studies show that the primary factor in resilience is having caring and supportive relationships within and outside the family. Relationships that create love and trust, provide role models and offer encouragement and reassurance help bolster a person's resilience.*
And my life experience has also taught me that amongst Loving relationships, friends, and mostly women friends, have a special role to play. And why is that? Why do I strongly invite all women to develop and nurture authentic relationships with other women?
What I have experienced is that true sisterhood works as a strong source of awareness against male domination and can provide the tools to fight it and overcome potential damaging relations.
Very often women get trapped in romantic relationships with dominant men (or women), or violent or unloving relationships, that hinder their development. In a society that so obviously value and encourage couplehood people tend to believe that this kind of bond should be the source of all joy and fulfilment. Therefore it is difficult to realise that fulfilment and love can and should come from different people and types of relationships. On the other hand it is hard to accept when a relationship is not working and act upon this realisation, either to improve the situation or to break up and move forward.
In this context, to nurture loving relationships with other women friends functions as a protective factor against unhealthy relations with men (or women). Real care and respect for each other wellbeing and self-development is the key to make it work, as certainly no one who feel true love for another person would let her (him) be trapped in dysfunctional (violent, unloving, destructive) relationships without at least trying to raise her (his) awareness about it.**
In professional contexts women are very frequently affected by sexism, in a direct or indirect way. For instance they may be misunderstood and their skills seen as lack of confidence, they may feel insecure to address certain discussions or even to apply to a promotion, or even be used in a tokenistic way. In this scenario, I am convinced it is relevant that our women friends have a certain degree of gender awareness and tools of analysis of reality from a gender perspective, as it is not immediately obvious what the dynamics are under the surface.
Despite all I am convinced that Love is the main and primary ingredient that needs to be present. Under these conditions close spiritual alliances between women can be much more empowering and supportive than other types of relations and therefore work as real loving bonds that enhance self-development and, ultimately, happiness.
* Definition from American Psychological Association
** The definition of Love I make reference to is the one from M. Scott Peck (The Less Travelled Road): The will to expand the self with the goal to nurture its own and other's spiritual development.


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After a long time I did some drawing again. Just by hand with a pencil. I am actually using 6B pencils exclusively as they allow all type of strokes, tiny and light ones and at the same time broad and heavy ones.
I have a Wacom tablett too in A6 which is just enough for my needs. I still have an old serial A5 one on my old PC but A5 almost seems to large for actually drawing on the computer.
But I prefer using pencil and paper as it is much easier for quick sketches and I can still not get used to map my hand movements to the screen view which is ok for mouse usage and image processing but still quite weird for actual drawing.
Most drawings I do are quite small and I normally did scan them with an old Snapscan which is still sitting around. But this time I was just too lazy to boot that one up and also it seems to scan some random coloured noise sometimes. So I just used a digital camera instead. It's only a 4 megapixel one but that is enough even for printing, at least for my needs. Although one has to be careful when doing the "photoscan" which gets shaken quite easy but it seems much more convinient than scanning.
Was actually quite fun to do some hand drawing again which enables a much quicker experience than computer drawing still. The only thing I am missing is a go-back function as it is much better than a rubber


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Among the most important skills that we acquire during our childhood, speech and language have a very special place, and its significance cannot be overstated. Without language, it's incredibly hard to learn more about the surrounding world.
But nowadays, when parents seem to always be on the run and can barely say a dozen of words to their kids and grannies prefer working, television and computers become children's ultimate teachers. Needless to say, this has a significant influence on how our kids' speech develops.
How does child speech develop normally?
At all times and in all places speech develops in close contact with native speakers who communicate a lot. Basically, your child (even if he's not the most talkative one) listens to how you speak and to what you say and learns from it.
The process of speech development can be divided into several age stages. The most productive and important of them is toddlerhood (1 to 3-4 years old). During this short period, your child learns the basic rules and melody of his mother tongue. By the time your kid turns 3 or 4 years old his vocabulary should consist of about 1000 words. From this period on he will not use any onomatopoeic words or word substitutes because at this point he must be able to build correct grammatical structures (sentences and phrases). In addition, by the end of this stage, your child must have no problems with retelling small and simple texts, with telling a little about himself or about some event and to analyze someone's actions.
Speech issues and disorders: modern aspects
However, today we more and more often see children who experience problems that seriously delay speech development. Why did it become such a big issue in recent years? It's no secret that technologies are evolving rapidly and all kinds of technological gadgets play an increasingly important role in our lives. But while technological devices make our lives easier on many levels, they at the same time are a source of many issues, including delay in speech development.
Kids get addicted to watching TV or using computers or other gadgets and gradually lose the ability to communicate with others. Of course, it can't be said that kids don't get any idea of what speech and language are like from TV programs they watch or games they play, but you need to ask yourself whether this idea is the correct one. After all, your kid doesn't really have to use speech while watching a show.
When spending time with TV or gadgets becomes more traditional than actually talking to others, kids' speech issues start being developed. These are too many and too varied but here but the following ones are the most frequent.
Understanding spoken language
It may be hard for kids to understand the meaning of words and concepts. They have a hard time understanding tasks and game rules or following instructions and find it difficult to absorb the information they receive from others. Quite often kids who experience this issue can understand something only when they follow other children or try to guess what is going on. This can prove to be difficult, though, as they can't fully understand everything they are told.
Conversational speech
This can be another source of issues: children face the problem of building phrases and sentences, expressing their thoughts or commenting on their actions and feelings.
Sound pronunciation
Sometimes kids can only produce a limited number of sounds and it's hard for them to pronounce certain sounds in both simple and long words. It's not always easy to understand what they are trying to say, and thus such kids try to keep silent out of fear of being misunderstood.
Attention and listening skills
Some children among those who experience language and speech issues also face listening problems (even if there is absolutely nothing wrong with their hearing). They just find it hard to focus on a task or on what adults say.
Causes of language and speech issues
There are lots of factors that may influence the way your kid's speech develops and cause certain issues. Pregnancy-related pathology, birth trauma or unfavorable environmental situation are a few of them, but the most important one is a lack of communication between parents and their children. The less you talk to your kid (and by talking we mean full-fledged communication, not just some short phrases you may say from time to time), the bigger is the chance that your child will experience some issues while learning to talk and to communicate with others. When a child spends more time in front of a TV or a computer screen than talking to his peers and his family, he loses the perception of what live speech should be like. What's more, he loses the ability to understand grammatical structures and, as a result, develops a speech disorder.
Consequences of speech disorders
The above-mentioned issues can make it hard for a kid to follow a day plan or to make good progress in school: because understanding instructions is an issue, it's just as hard to do everything your kid is told to.
The kids who find it difficult to make others (both adults and kids) understand them, tend to be very restrained while doing something, asking questions, telling things or trying to make friends with other children. For such kids, singing a song or reciting a poem is a complex task and memorizing fairy-tales and other information is an issue.
Kids can't fully enjoy the games other kids play. Inability to listen to others, to follow rules or to focus on all kinds of important matters may lead to a lack of confidence and unsociable behavior. Kids may express their rage and disappointment openly or just become very reserved and quiet — if they feel that communicating with others is just too hard for them.
Besides, as all the educational goals are based on a child's ability to absorb and transfer information, learning may become very difficult for your kid if there are some speech and language development issues.
No matter what kind of the issues we mentioned your child experiences, he needs your support that will help him gain a little bit more confidence and learn as much as possible. Remember: if you did find out your kid has speech issues, don't waste time to help him get rid of them. Spend more time with your kid, talk to him, see a speech therapist if necessary. Just don't leave these problems unattended as they only tend to get bigger in time.


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Date: 29/05/2009
Improving Livestock Development In ACP Countries: The role of Science, Technology and Innovation in addressing the challenges to food security and economic empowerment.This policy brief outlines the major constraints to livestock development in ACP countries. It places emphasis on the need for building science and technology capacity and applying advances in science and technology to enhance innovation in livestock productivity, marketing and trade. It also identifies the need for improving the ST&I policy framework for creating the enabling environment to enhance the performance of the livestock sector and its contribution to food and nutrition security, trade and economic growth and prosperity.


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This Thursday, 5th November, the Ministry of Sound will be coming to Engine Rooms in Southampton.
Under the banner 'Society', which is the famous marque's student brand, is currently on a four-date tour which ends in Southampton.
Described as featuring the 'top underground artists from the worlds of house and bass' which will allow you to experience 'all the history, greatness and attention to detail of a Ministry of Sound party', topping the bill at engine rooms are Zed Bias, who's set features bass-heavy house, and Radio 1's very own Toddla T, who will be playing a mixture of pretty much every genre of music – from soul to dancehall to R&B.
Tickets are expected to sell quickly and those who are interested can purchase them here. The Facebook event is here.


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RE: st: RE: Testing for Spatial Autocorrelation in Residuals
"Nick Cox" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
RE: st: RE: Testing for Spatial Autocorrelation in Residuals
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:51:59 -0000
It means a whole lot. It isn't too difficult to see that a spatially
correlated outcome
could be the consequence of a bunch of predictors, each of which has a
spatial pattern.
An entire discipline, called geography, used to talk about little else,
although the idea
will be familiar to others, say ecologists, geologists, epidemiologists
and even economists.
For example, if you travel through a large area, the natural vegetation
will change
as the rainfall and temperature change. The maps of rainfall and
temperature will show
patterns too.
Similarly the Walmart/Starbucks ratio (I steal from a certain blog) will
vary in your country
depending on all sorts of factors, most of which will have a clear
spatial pattern.
Whether it's a big deal as far as the statistical assumptions of your
model are concerned -- which may
be the entire focus of your real question -- is a rather different
story. The literature
I looked when I last worked a little in this area made assumptions about
the spatial properties
of the error term only, but spatial dependencies among predictors also
might show up as multicollinearity.
Just guessing.
Allan Joseph Medwick
How much sense does it make to look for spatial dependence in my
independent variables in addition to reporting the regular descriptive
statistics? If it exists, does it mean anything?
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LaunchBar 5.1 just launched with a slew of new features, including automatic updates (finally!), maintaining your "Hide Dock Icon" preference across updates (finally!) and support for third-party event-creation utilities (e.g., Fantastical).
Another new feature is the ability to invoke--out of the box--an application's text-based service. For example, if you want to tweet with the Twitter app, you simply select the app from within LaunchBar, hit the space bar and bang out your tweet.
The hangup for me though is that you still are routed to the Twitter app (it just uses the system's Services functionality), where you finally can publish the tweet. It effectively is no different than selecting text in a document and choosing "Tweet" from the Services menu, or just using Twitter's "Global new tweet" shortcut, and actually is a bit slower than the latter.
If you want to tweet via LaunchBar, I think my solution still is the quickest, most elegant way to go about it.