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Art History
Northern Renaissance and Baroque Art and Architecture
Professor Smith joined the faculty at the University of Texas in 1979 shortly after receiving his Ph.D. from Columbia University. His publications range widely on German and Netherlandish art from 1400 to 1700. These include:
Nuremberg, A Renaissance City, 1500-1618 (Austin, 1983)
German Sculpture of the Later Renaissance, c. 1520-1580: Art in an Age of Uncertainty (Princeton, 1994)
Sensuous Worship: Jesuits and the Art of the Early Catholic Reformation in Germany (Princeton, 2002)
The Northern Renaissance (London, 2004 with several reprints) and published in a Greek translation in 2005
The Art of the Goldsmith in late Fifteenth-Century Germany: The Kimbell Virgin and Her Bishop (New Haven, 2006)
Dürer (London, 2012)
Editor, New Perspectives on the Art of Renaissance Nuremberg: Five Essays (Austin, 1985)
Editor, Visual Acuity and the Arts of Communication in Early Modern Germany (Farnham, 2014)
Co-editor with Larry Silver, The Essential Dürer (Philadelphia, 2010; paperback 2011)
Introduction to Erwin Panofsky, The Life and Art of Albrecht Dürer [Princeton Classic Edition] (Princeton, 2005)
Smith was a visiting scholar-in-residence at the Geisteswissenschaftliches Zentrum Geschichte und Kultur Ostmitteleuropas e. V. at the University of Leipzig in June and July 2006; the holder of the Anna-Maria Kellen Berlin Prize, a residential fellowship at the American Academy in Berlin in January-May 2010; and the Distinguished International Visiting Fellow of the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions at the Universities of Western Australia (Perth), Melbourne, and Queensland (Brisbane) in August 2012. He directed the 40th International Wolfenbüttel Summer Course ("Art, Reformation, and the Cult of Martin Luther") at the Herzog August Bibliothek in July 2016. Smith is the recipient of numerous grants and awards including fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation (1998-99), the Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung of Bonn (1985-86, summer 1988, 1992-93), American Council of Learned Societies, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, Getty Grant Program, the Kimbell Art Foundation, National Endowment for the Humanities, among others. Smith's books have garnered numerous book prizes. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Historians of Netherlandish Art (1989-94), College Art Association (1996-2000), Renaissance Society of America (2000-09, 2013-19), Sixteenth Century Society and Conference (2004-07), and Frühe Neuzeit Interdisziplinär (2007-12; and as President 2008-12). Smith served as the Articles Editor of the Renaissance Quarterly (2003-06) and Associate Editor (2000-03 and 2006-09). He is one of the inaugural co-editors (2008-13) of the Journal of the Historians of Netherlandish Art.


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Natural Forest Management
FAO in Sustainable Forest Management implementation
FAO's work
FAO's approach to SFM implementation is based on the Forest Principles, which were included in Chapter 11 of Agenda 21, adopted by nations at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. FAO's support for the nine recognized regional C&I processes is linked to the seven thematic elements defined by the United Nations General Assembly. Together with the cross-cutting guidance, these principles and elements are observed in FAO's normative work related to SFM, including in: various voluntary guidelines; documented and disseminated good practices; norms, standards, policy and legal frameworks developed with respect to forests and forestry; and global advocacy work.
Support for SFM implementation in FAO is people-centred and builds on society's increasing awareness of environmental, social and cultural aspects, including participatory processes and gender equity. Interactions with other sectors, and the critical roles that forests and trees play in water production, soil conservation, climate-change mitigation, biodiversity conservation and bioenergy, are well recognized, as are the significant contributions that forests and trees make to food security, sustainable livelihoods and the eradication of poverty. Progress towards sustainability is still limited and there is a need, therefore, to increase SFM, reforestation and forest restoration and to deploy agroforestry systems and other SLM measures in a holistic approach.
FAO's integrated approach to SFMFAO's focal work areas in forestry embrace global and regional forest-related policies and processes; national forest policies and institutions; information, monitoring and assessment; forest management; and forest products and economic aspects. FAO's competence also includes cross-cutting areas such as natural resource management, land tenure, technological innovations, climate change, and social dimensions, including gender.
FAO and partner organizations have documented guiding principles and voluntary guidelines directly related to various aspects of SFM implementation in a diversity of areas, such as: forest policy development; forestry for poverty reduction; forest tenure; the financing of SFM; multiple-use forest management in the humid tropics; SFM in drylands; community-based forest management; climate change and forest management; REDD+ governance; the assessment and monitoring of forest resources; forest fire management; reduced impact harvesting; NWFPs; the responsible management of planted forests; watershed management; forest pests; forest genetic resources; wildlife and protected area management; and the development of forest-based enterprises. Many of these areas are cross-cutting: for example, the voluntary guidance on planted forests addresses (among other things) the conservation of natural habitats, reduced impact harvesting, phytosanitary standards, and wildlife and protected area management. Although a broad range of tools is available at FAO, the above list does not cover all aspects of SFM implementation in diverse national and biophysical conditions. Therefore, it is also important to draw on the resources of FAO's partners working in the same fields.

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text: Most recently my family took a road trip to Canton, Ohio to visit the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As huge fans of the game, this was an item at the top of our bucket list. I'm so excited we were able to create long-lasting memories while exploring history. The Hall of Fame has fun activities for all ages. Upon arrival, once we got past the green screen photo opp was the Hunt/Casterline Pro Football Hall of Fame Card Collection – the largest and most valuable football card collection in the world! The Hall represents its sport in a great many colorful and entertaining ways with a multitude of interactive experiences. Continue reading


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But I've never been a part of something like this.
For everything that's broken in our country's educational system--from the havoc wreaked by high stakes testing to the blogosphere flame-wars over school choice to the interlocking systemwide failures of healthcare, social services, and the economy that keep so many students and their families in the South Bronx struggling--and for all the challenges we continue to face in the specific day-to-day context of the school where I work--when I look at these pictures and think of the collective dedication, creativity and passion that made this year's show possible, I can't help but hold out a flame of optimism in my heart.
All throughout the process of putting on this show I've been moved and impressed by this group of students--their willingness to find deep personal connections to a show that at first seemed utterly foreign to them, their creative efforts to bring the look and feel of the show to life onstage, their ability to reflect meaningfully on the show's themes of sacrifice, uprising and unconditional love. I've been humbled watching these young people pour so much energy and work into the creation of a show that embodies the values of fighting for what you believe in and--even in our darkest moments--maintaining faith in the possibility of transformation and redemption. No matter how exhausting it can sometimes feel to be a teacher in the current national climate, thinking back to the magnitude of the kids' efforts--and reminiscing about how much fun we had!-- the idea of throwing in the towel just doesn't feel like an option. To the barricades!
I'm intensely grateful to my colleagues--especially Dr. Geoffrey Kiorpes, Julie Feltman, Chrissy Inserra, and Miranda Small--and to all of the Bronx Prep alumni who returned to help us out.
To Denisse Polanco, my former student who helped me get this program started back in 2003 and who returned this year to Bronx Prep to teach by my side and co-direct this show with me, I'm forever indebted.
Here is a glimpse into the emotional world of the student uprisings in 19th century Paris recreated this spring by students in the South Bronx.
Congratulations to the cast and crew for putting on a truly magical show. I've never been prouder.
All photo credits: Alejandro Duran


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SINGAPORE, June 23, 2015 <\/strong>– Mounting C-suite demands for productivity are creating a "pressure cooker" of expectations for corporate real estate (CRE) teams, reveals a new <\/span>JLL<\/a> global report<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>
Tracking insights from 544 CRE executives worldwide, 39 percent of whom are in Asia Pacific, the survey details the C-suite's growing recognition of CRE and the corresponding pressure on CRE teams. <\/p>
"Today in Asia Pacific C-suite executives have an unrelenting focus on wringing the maximum productivity out of their office space. In response, CRE executives must use increasingly sophisticated data and analytics to make their facilities portfolios more efficient," says Jordi Martin, JLL CEO of Corporate Solutions, Asia Pacific.<\/p>
"Speaking to CRE professionals in the region, we've found that the most pressing challenge they are facing is the need to balance cost reduction with value creation. But while we are seeing that the CRE function is rapidly maturing, its transformation from tactical manager to trusted advisor is far from complete," he adds.<\/p>
JLL's third biennial Global Corporate Real Estate Trends<\/em><\/span><\/a> report shows that CRE teams are even more challenged to transform their role from order takers to order makers today than in the firm's last survey in 2013. More than half of respondents report even greater C-suite expectations in nearly every category.<\/p>
A concerning 15 percent say that they are poorly equipped to meet the increased demands—a proportion that has doubled since 2013. Meanwhile, the percentage of those who say they are "well-equipped" has fallen from 28 percent to 17 percent. Lack of access to data and analytics was the top-rated constraint limiting further development of the CRE function.  <\/p>
Top C-suite demands to CRE teams include:<\/p>

Share CRE decision-making with the business. <\/strong>C-suite leaders expect their CRE executives to enlist business leaders in making facilities decisions. Sixty-two percent of CRE executives report increasing C-suite demand to present scenarios and solutions to the business, and nearly 70 percent report increasing demand to challenge the business about its presumed space needs. <\/li>
Improve workplace and workforce productivity. <\/strong>CRE teams are at the forefront of creating a more positive experience and increased effectiveness in the workplace. Sixty-two percent of CRE teams see increasing demand from leadership to enable more flexible working, and 59 percent see increasing demand to support cultural change. <\/li>
Improve asset and business productivity.<\/strong> The C-suite also expects improved productivity across the corporate real estate and facilities portfolio, a complex goal with many moving parts. In 2015, six in 10 CRE teams report pressure to improve the productivity of the physical real estate assets, a significant increase over the 47 percent reporting this pressure in 2013. <\/li><\/ol>
According to Mr Martin, the most effective means to transform the CRE function in a business is to prioritise people and people skills. This combined with a strong data and analytics platform will facilitate smarter corporate real estate decisions.<\/p>
"The key both in Asia and globally is a business-aligned approach that prioritises data science, proactive leadership and predictive analytics," says Mr Martin. "Without this shift, CRE teams will continue with 'business as usual' instead of breaking through to the next level."<\/p>

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To request a full copy of the report, visit www.jll.com\/globalCREtrends<\/a>. Engage in the conversation about the future of corporate real estate on Twitter using #CRETrends<\/a>.<\/p>

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About JLL Corporate Solutions<\/strong><\/p>
A leader in real estate outsourcing, JLL's Corporate Solutions<\/a> business helps corporations improve productivity in the cost, efficiency and performance of their national, regional or global real estate portfolios by creating outsourcing partnerships to manage and execute a range of corporate real estate services. This service delivery capability helps corporations improve business performance, particularly as companies turn to the outsourcing of their real estate activity as a way to manage expenses and enhance profitability.<\/p>

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JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a professional services and investment management firm offering specialized real estate services to clients seeking increased value by owning, occupying and investing in real estate. With annual fee revenue of $4.7 billion and gross revenue of $5.4 billion, JLL has more than 230 corporate offices, operates in 80 countries and has a global workforce of approximately 58,000.  On behalf of its clients, the firm provides management and real estate outsourcing services for a property portfolio of 3.4 billion square feet, or 316 million square meters, and completed $118 billion in sales, acquisitions and finance transactions in 2014. Its investment management business, LaSalle Investment Management, has $55.3 billion of real estate assets under management. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com<\/a>.
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Windows 7 running in Boot Camp just fine, but if you're one of those crazies that goes in for Apple's seal of approval you'll have to wait a little bit. The official support is coming "before the end of the year" to Snow Leopard and will obviously require an update to the Boot Camp software. Unfortunately, Apple's excluded a lot of its 2006 Intel-based computers from this forthcoming update, and we're getting the vibe that this is a Snow Leopard-only affair. Basically, par for the Apple course.
[Via Mac Rumors]


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The Free Software Foundation has put out a release claiming that developers working on the Replicant fork of Android have found a backdoor on Samsung Galaxy handsets. "While working on Replicant, a fully free/libre version of Android, we discovered that the proprietary program running on the applications processor in charge of handling the communication protocol with the modem actually implements a back-door that lets the modem perform remote file I/O operations on the file system. This program is shipped with the Samsung Galaxy devices and makes it possible for the modem to read, write and delete files on the phone's storage. On several phone models, this program runs with sufficient rights to access and modify the user's personal data."
Read more at LWN


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It's finally time, I brought my plants out from the indoor closet set up I crafted together. and let them into the environment. I wish I had eased them into it because I fear the cold nights my stress them out a little bit. I also wish I had invested in some topsoil + cow manure to fertilize before planting. Anyways it is what it is you live you learn.
Keep it real all.


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1 week before the grand re opening of DC10 and the authorities have delt what could be seen as the final deadly blow for DC10. They have now been ordered to close for 12 months and pay a €300,000 fine. These new fines and closure order have been imposed because the club has repeatedly knowingly broken the law by having the parties in a venue with a legal capacity of only 68 people. DC10 have 1 month to challenge the decision and if they do then it is expected they will still open this weekend till the end of the season, however the signs are that these last few parties will be the last parties DC10 may ever have so if you get the chance, Cherish them!
All of this is a blow but shouldn't really come as a surprise for readers of my blog. I reported back in January this year in a post called DC10 to close about the issues DC10 was going to face this coming year and it seems that one by one they have become true. The sad news is that the reasons they are being closed down are the same reasons it will not open back up as the DC10 everyone is familiar with. After 12 months are they going to have parties knowing they will exceed capacity? I doubt they will some how.
I have read a lot about people blaming the authorities and saying they are targeting the club yet at the end of the day DC10 have always known the situation and i believe they have always known what will one day happen. They have made the most of it and now i feel it has been brought to an end.
Source: Ibiza Spotlight


text: Nielsen did a survey of consumers around the world to find out the top critera for people buying mobile devices. You can see the full results here. It varies from country to country, but "good value" is the most important thing. How you define that is in the eye of the beholder, we suppose.


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Pinterest – How Your Business Can Benefit From The Power of The Image
While Facebook and Twitter remain the staples of any business's social media strategy, the key to using these platforms is being progressive, staying ahead of the curve and predicting what your target audience will be interested in and using a year to two years from now. In the social media world, it's always best to be in on something early from the ground up. to get the most benefit and already be established on that platform before everyone jumps on the bandwagon. Additionally, if you are in touch with what is around the corner, people will perceive your brand to be forward-thinking and relevant.
Pinterest is the fastest growing social network at the moment, with massive gains in members each and every month. In fact, only Facebook beats it in terms of how long people stay on it at any given time browsing; that equals a huge opportunity for businesses to target potential customers while they are browsing for these extended periods of time. Particularly for businesses who are marketing towards a strongly-female demographic, our management of your Pinterest account is a hugely beneficial asset waiting to exploited.
Very simply, Pinterest works by users pinning to the top images that they find pleasing, attractive, pretty, beautiful etc. These can be anything (nothing naughty!) including picturesque scenes, inventive interior designs, stunningly-beautiful celebrities, the newest fashion etc. You can choose to follow boards which are specific to a theme, or all boards by a user, while also viewing what is most popular at that time. The power of image is that it can immediately stir a reaction in you, so as far as grabbing attention, this platform is hugely effective in enticing interaction through comments and sharing through "re-pinning".
Like any social network, a main driving force for businesses to use Pinterest is to interact with their target audience, understand what they are talking about and use this to discover new ways to speak to them in a way that will be appealing and attention-grabbing. It's also a brilliant way for your audience to understand you as a personable, approachable company with a real personality, whose service and way they conduct business matches that.
At I Say! Digital, we have utilised Pinterest to promote clients among their target audience to great success. Emphasising the visual elements which are most engaging we have helped these clients integrate themselves into the community, and create consistent interaction between business and customer, which have allowed for smooth conversions. With you, we will carefully discuss the most effective implementation of this growing social media platform with an already-established membership, to suit your business model.
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Archos – the French smartphone manufacturer has just made it four flagship phones official and the company said that the shipping will begin in July in Europe. In newly arrived devices included Archos Diamond Alpha, Archos Diamon Gamma, Archos Sense 55S, and Archos Sense 50X.
Archos Diamond Alpha
Archos Diamond Alpha is the high-end and most interesting smartphone among all of them. This smartphone features a 5.2 inch Full HD display, which carries the support for 1080 × 1920 pixels resolution. The phone runs on the Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 processor.
The smartphone is equipped with a 4GB of high speed RAM along with 64GB of built-in storage. As far as the photography is concerned, the smartphone comes with a dual 13 megapixel rear camera with the Sony IMX286 sensor. While on the front of the device, there is an incredible 16 megapixel front facing camera for capturing selfies and also supports 4K video recording.
The handset ditches the home button, but there is a small red circle on the place of the home button. And the fingerprint sensor houses at the back of the device. The Archos Diamond Alpha will available in July and retail at €299. This smartphone is a rebranded Nubia Z17 mini, which was previously launched by the ZTE company.
Archos Diamon Gamma
Archos Diamon Gamma is a high-end plus a more affordable smartphone than the first one. This handset will come with a 5.5 IPS display with the screen resolution of 720 pixels. The smartphone has an aluminum body with under 8mm profiles. This handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processor and paired with 3GB of RAM. For the storage, there is A 32 gigabyte of internal storage and it will also come with the support for a MicroSD card.
This is also already launched as the Nubia M2 Lite, back in March. This smartphone also comes with the support for fingerprint scanner for the security purpose, which placed at the front, doubling as a home button. The Diamond Gamma will retail for €199.
Archos Sense 55S
The main highlight of this smartphone is that, it runs on the latest generation Android 7.0 Nougat operating system and having dual camera setup. The smartphone will come with a 5.5 inch display, which carries 78 percent of the front panel. The phone is equipped with only 2GB of RAM plus 16GB of built-in storage that can be expanded further with the help of MicroSD card up to 128GB.
As I mentioned above, the smartphone sports dual 8 megapixel rear camera, so you can capture beautiful, clear and bright pictures. To power the phone, there is a 3,000mAh battery, which claimed to offer the full day of usage per single charge. The smartphone will available for purchase in July and cost at €249.
Archos Sense 50X
It's all about the lastingness and the main highlight is that it features an IP68-certified, meaning it is a waterproof device. The company claims that it is able to resist for 30 minutes at up to 1 meter of water and submerged as well. The smartphone's screen is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and it is temperature resistant as well, means you can use this device in temperature between -20 degree and +50 degrees.
In terms of specs, the smartphone comes with a MediaTek MT6737T chipset with four CPU cores and clocking at 1.5 GHz. The smartphone is equipped with a 3GB of RAM along with 32GB of built-in storage capacity. The waterproof smartphone will cost€169.


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AV-12 Sanitary Sight Glasses
Simple sight glasses may be just a plastic or glass tube connected to the bottom of the tank at one end and the top of the tank at the other. The level of liquid in the sight glass will be the same as the level of liquid in the tank. Today, however, sophisticated float switches have replaced sight glasses in many such applications.
AV-12 series sight glasses are widely used in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries to view the running states of equipments and systems.
Materials: AISI-304
Size: 1''-4''
Tube: Pyrex
Seal: EPDM, NBR, PTFE, all complying with FDA 21 CFR177.2600
Design Standard
3 types available: straight sight glasses, lamp sight glasses and cross sight glasses.
The straight sight glass can be installed horizontally or vertically, suitable for direct view of the pipeline;
Lamp sight glass with union is easily disassembled. It can works under low light and used mostly in tank quipments.
Technical Parameter
Working temperature: -10 ~ +120°C (EPDM)
Contact us for more information and best pricing.


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An organization dedicated to helping victims find life beyond their trauma.
by Lisa Talley | email@example.com
Human Trafficking is the ugly buzz word that has been on the rise in Fresno's ear increasingly within the last few years. The high rates of concentrated poverty, the suspiciously discreet location of motels along Golden State, and the proverbial 'sweep-under-the-rug' attitude of political big wigs of the past – Fresno became the perfect incubator for the rampant growth of a seedy industry for more than three decades. But the covers are coming off and organizations, both locally and nationally, are rolling up their sleeves to tackle the disease that is the sex trafficking industry head-on.
Breaking The Chains (BTC) is a local, 501c(3) non-profit organization fully immersed in rescuing victims of sex trafficking. While law enforcement hunts down the abusers and dismantles whole circles of 'business,' Breaking the Chains is there for the victims – to help them put back the pieces and find a life that exists beyond their trauma.
"Human Trafficking is a very complex issue, it looks different across the board, and touches every walk of life … Everyone's healing process is different, so is everyone's level of trauma," explains CEO and Co-Founder, Debra Rush, "We are complete comprehensive wrap-around service providers, everything from the simplest of needs which would be food, shelter, medication, medical attention, and mental health treatment to things like life skills classes, and trauma therapy courses."
The road to recovery for each victim varies, but by all means is not short or could be even be categorized as 'straight-forward.' BTC has no set exit date for the girls in their program; however, the average is anywhere from 9 months to 2 years, although it remains on a case-by-case basis. Rush often compares the trauma suffered by victims, and its aftermath, to that of a combat veteran with complex PTSD – more specifically, of those from the Vietnam era.
"I'm a social worker, and I've worked with that population, with CPS, and studied different statistics. I helped with Real Change Fresno with the homeless population – it was eye-opening for me to look at some of our veterans – why they were out there, homeless, why there was a high rate of drug use and alcohol abuse. And then, why is there a difference in what we're seeing with some of our Afghanistan vets? It's intensive counseling and debriefings when they come home," Rush shares.
Service members from the Vietnam War were being shipped home without any trauma therapy, only to be given a job and sent on their way. Although PTSD remains a deeply layered issue with no clear-cut solution, the military has evolved its process in bringing combat veterans home – with debriefings, counseling, etc. Likewise, victims of sex trafficking also require the same level of intensive therapy and rehabilitation to reintegrate themselves safely, and healthily back into the world. There's often a misconception that victims can be rescued, given a few resources, a class, and then immediately placed into society without issue when, to the contrary, it's a lengthy, intricate process.
Rush states that "It's like having a domestic violence victim – because most girls believe they are loved – meshed with a combat tour to Vietnam on the front lines followed by a stint in a P.O.W. camp for a year then rescued and then dropped off on a corner with a job."
The notion that a person who has suffered that level of trauma is rescued, and in some respect made whole again, merely because they're no longer in an abusive environment is misguided. Removing the victim from a terrible situation is just the first step.
Furthermore, victims have to come to the realization that they are, in fact, victims before the healing process can begin. A shocking realization for outsiders, but it's something BTC expects to work through as a crucial turning point. The organization understands how girls are lured and/or abducted into sex trafficking in the first place – they were convinced, manipulated, into believing that it was their choice. Rush educates that one of the core components of trafficking a child (victims are often underage and as young as 13) is making them believe that this is what they want. "It's the leash that keeps them there."
Reprogramming that way of thinking is a vital part of a victim's rehabilitation process – watching a girl make the connection, or rather, break the psychological leash and understand that she has value far and away above sex is "better than getting a million bucks" for BTC. But that breakthrough is only the beginning – as painful memories can be easily triggered through smells, colors, locations, and sometimes, a tone of voice – the road to recovery is long and full of hard work for both BTC and survivor.
Access to potential victims has grown over the years as social media developed both dramatically and exponentially, abusers are able to assume whatever persona necessary to achieve their goal. BTC recommends that parents become actively involved in their children's lives when it comes to their social circles, both virtually and in-person, by asking pertinent questions such as what a friend's birthday is, where they live, who their parents are, who are some of that person's other friends, etc. Apps and devices have come out on the market that helps parents create filters and monitor internet usage. Circle with Disney comes recommended by Rush as the service allows parents to manage every device that has the ability to connect to the Internet. Parents can see which sites are visited and how often, they're able to turn the Internet on and off to specific devices at any given time for any length of time and create custom filters for each member of the family.
Human Trafficking can and does affect every walk of life, "However, most victims are coming out of the broken foster care system – 70/80%. These pimps are smart; they know that if they come into the average, working-class family's home and take a kid, it's going to be all over [the news] but if a girl runs away from a group home… the most that will happen is the head of the group home will call [local police] and file a report," explains Rush.
There would be no wanted posters, no state-wide manhunt, nothing – police may come across the missing child or they may not.
There are also those who weren't abducted into sex trafficking but were born into it. Second generation victims whose entire understanding of the modern world is wrapped around their oppressive environment. And one of the most identifying characteristics of Breaking the Chains is their ability to efficiently understand both perspectives.
"I'm not only the founder; I'm a survivor. I'm not just a survivor but a second-generation survivor. I was literally born into human trafficking. So, I have a very unique perspective," shares Rush.
BTC provides victims with a comprehensive program to help them reintegrate alongside with helping them deal with their trauma; Addiction Treatment, Case Management, Education/Job Training, Education and Job Support, Long-term Housing, Survivor Leadership, and Transitional Housing. A full range of programs painstakingly put together with the personal touch of first-hand knowledge and experience in what victims need.
And the need is growing. Over the three years of operation, BTC has consistently pushed its capacity every day (rescuing 86 women and children in 2017 alone) and as a result, plans to expand into a new 1.2-million-dollar facility is currently in the works. As it stands, the building is in the design stages and will hopefully be built over the next two years. It'll act as a 24-hour drop-in center working with local law enforcement and first responders in rescue situations.
Volunteers are also a big part of BTC's ability to meet the needs of the girls in their programs – and more are encouraged to lend a helping hand. The opportunities are entry-level and include driving, safe-house supervision (various shifts, spend time with the residents and assist in making sure they stay on task), donor coordination, and even those willing to roll up their sleeves to help organize donations in storage units.
College students and young adults are highly encouraged to apply for the upcoming youth program. Volunteers are needed to help lead sports activities, facilitate classes, take part in mentoring opportunities, and overall, spend quality time with the kids in the program by doing things as simple as playing video games.
Anyone interested in volunteering with Breaking the Chains can reach the organization directly by calling 559-402-3955 or emailing email@example.com.
Breaking the Chains will also be a recipient of a fundraiser hosted by Granville for their annual Home of Hope event. Participants will have a chance to win a brand-new home valued at $400,000 along with a 2-year lease to a 2018 Lexus – there will also be additional prizes in the shape of weekend getaways, electronics, and fine dining opportunities. The drawing is limited to 6,000 tickets in total and will take place on April 25 for the two-ticket bundle drawing (for the home and lease of the Lexus) and on May 2 for the grand prize.
Proceeds from every ticket purchased through BTC will go back to BTC to help fund their various programs in support of human trafficking victims. For more information on purchasing tickets call 559-402-3955.
The difference Breaking the Chains makes not only within the local community but also in the fight against human trafficking as a whole is undoubtedly due to the tireless dedication of Founder, Debra Rush, the BTC staff, and the diligent hard work of the local law enforcement agencies; but it's also due to the level of community support BTC receives. It's individuals and organizations alike who contribute their time and talents or donate supplies that help make sure BTC is always ready to carry out the life-changing work that they do.
Keep up the fight with Breaking the Chains by staying informed on their events, activities, calls-to-action, and volunteer opportunities by following them on social media: @breakingthechainsfresno on Facebook and @btcfresno on Twitter or visiting their website at www.btcfresno.org


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Chains of Opportunity
The University of Akron and the Emergence of The Polymer Age 1909–2007
by Mark Bowles
Pages: 357; Size: 6" x 9"
Series: Ohio History and Culture -- series
Imprint: University of Akron Press
Jacketed Hardcover,
Price: $45.95
While "plastics" was a one-word joke in the 1967 movie The Graduate, plastics and other polymers have never been a laughing matter at the University of Akron, with its world-renowned College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. Chains of Opportunity: The University of Akron and the Emergence of the Polymer Age, 1909–2007 tells the story of the university's rise to prominence in the field, beginning with the world's first academic course in rubber chemistry almost a century ago.
Chains of Opportunity explores the university's pioneering contributions to rubber chemistry, polymer science, and polymer engineering. It traces the school's interaction with Akron rubber giants such as Goodyear and Firestone, recounts its administration of the federal government's synthetic rubber program during World War II, and describes its role in the development and professionalization of the academic discipline in polymers. The University of Akron has been an essential force in establishing the polymer age that has become a pervasive part of our material lives, in everything from toys to biotechnology.


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The Brvtalist is proud to premiere four new remixes from the latest EP by French dark wave project Hørd. Founded in 2013 by musician and video-artist Sebastien Carl in Bordeaux, Hørd masterfully combines elements of synth wave and complex melancholia in a package that invokes dark, sinister environments and lustful rhythms.
Out on October 15th (7" vinyl + digital format) on French labels Stellar Kinematics, Ol' Dirty Dancin and Anywave, EP #2 contains the stellar tracks "Speak" and "Let Them Burn". The four remixes are bonus tracks by excellent producers Black Bug, Hante, AVGVST and Volcan. Each remix brings a distinct touch that ranges from Black Bug's ominous anthem to Hante's synth-driven dance floor banger, Volcan's electro-tinged offering and AVGVST's slow burning ritual. We love the original material and these versions only add to the stellar release. We asked Hørd for some comments on the EP and he graciously responded with these insightful remarks:
This release is very important for me because it's my first vinyl release, and also the first time I have collaborated with these labels, which were very implied in all the levels of the record.
These tracks reflect both aspects of my music - one could be described as "very cold pop", with lyrics, melody, chorus etc. And the other one, instrumental, more narrative, and more focused on sounds.
About the remixes: I am very proud to have such great remixers for my EP, I know all of them personally and they are all involved in personal and solo projects as well, which makes sense to me. I also have particular affinities with their projects and their music. It's been really interesting to communicate with each other, about their remixes, and my original tracks, as we did for the EP #2.
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Bed bug bites are one of the murkiest areas when it comes to our knowledge of bed bugs: who reacts, when, and how?
The latest research says most people do react to bed bug bites.
The February 2010 issue of PCT Online reported the results of the latest study of bed bug bite reactions carried out by Dr. Michael Potter and Kenneth F. Haynes, professors at the University of Kentucky, along with the following pest control company owners, managers and technical experts: Kevin Connelly (A-Alert Exterminating, Chicago, Ill.), Michael Deutsch (Arrow Exterminating, Lynbrook, N.Y.), Erich Hardebeck (Permakil Pest Control, Covington, Ky.), Don Partin (OPC Pest Control, Louisville, Ky.), and Ron Harrison, (Orkin, Atlanta, Ga.). This data was also presented briefly at the ESA Meeting in December 2009.
474 people from Chicago, New York, Cincinnati, Louisville, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Miami who were known to have bed bugs were surveyed about their bite reactions (or lack thereof). According to the article,
When asked the fundamental question: "Have you experienced any bites or skin reactions from the bed bugs in your dwelling?" 70 percent of respondents said "yes" and 30 percent said "no." Interestingly, level of infestation had no appreciable effect on reactivity — about the same percentage of respondents reported having or not having a reaction whether they were living with low, moderate, high or very high numbers of bed bugs. Numerically more females than males said they were reacting to the bites but the difference was not statistically significant. No significant differences in reactivity were observed relative to ethnicity.
[Emphasis added.]
Jerome Goddard had previously presented an opposite statistic — that 70% of people who are bitten don't react to bed bug bites — one we became aware of via a podcast (linked from this 2008 post). However, by August, 2009, Goddard was writing in a PCT Online article that
There are no data to establish how frequently common [skin] reactions [to bed bug bites] occur.
Other interesting findings from the current research:
Older people were less likely to react to bed bugs.
Significantly more people over the age of 65 reported no bites or skin reactions than those who were younger. Forty-two percent of the eldest individuals surveyed said they had no bites or reactions from bed bugs in their dwelling, whereas 26 percent of those aged 11 to 65 reportedly did not react.
According to the article, this may be attributed to several factors: the elderly are less responsive to allergens, medications may suppress immune responses, and some medical conditions may also lessen awareness of bed bug bite reactions.
Children aged 1-10 also reacted at a similar rate to the over-65 population (41%), but the sample size was not considered large enough to be significant.
There was a correspondence between how sensitive people said they were to mosquito bites and how sensitive they were to bed bug bites: those reporting they responded to mosquito bites with larger welts also reported larger welts with bed bug bites.
Most people who reported bed bug bite reactions had welts, though some experienced only redness or itching:
Of those who did experience bites or skin reactions, the majority (72 percent) mentioned having itchy red welts. Half (50 percent) said they experienced redness or discoloration and 28 percent indicated itching in the absence of welts. Twenty-one percent of those having a reaction also mentioned feeling a "pinprick" or "stinging sensation" which may or may not be symptomatic of bed bugs. In terms of bite location, most people reported being bitten on arms (84 percent) or legs (75 percent). Half of those reacting also mentioned being bitten on the chest or back (50 percent), neck (40 percent), hands (40 percent), feet (38 percent) or face (21 percent). Observations by University of Kentucky entomologists suggest that bed bugs have a difficult time biting through most clothing, which presumably is why bites tend to occur where skin is exposed.
This last statement is interesting. In contrast, many of our readers and forum users report bed bug bites under clothing. Some have speculated this may be common because we tend to wear loose-fitting clothing when we sleep, and bed bugs likely are able to move more freely under loose clothing.
Our readers have often commented on feeling the "pinprick" or "stinging" sensation, though many have also reported looking at the spot when it occurred and seeing nothing there; my own theory is that this may represent an allergic response which is delayed.
This report also emphasizes some important points we had heard reported anecdotally:
- Not everyone reacts to bed bug bites. (Overall, here 30% did not react.)
- People can be bitten for a while without reacting. (This means populations can grow for a while without being noticed. 51% of respondents knew they had bed bugs for only a month, and 76% were only aware for 1-3 months; even among those who had very high levels of infestation, 64% were only aware they had them for three months or less.)
- Bite reactions can take a week or more to appear — especially if you are being bitten for the first time.
We weren't surprised that many respondents reported "additional maladies" such as insomnia/sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, and so on. If anything, I was surprised that only 31% did so.
As the article notes, these are not to be discounted:
Anxiety, stress, sleeplessness and depression are medically important symptoms that can lead to other conditions. Dismissing bed bugs as "not a public health pest" on the grounds that they are unproven disease vectors ignores the pain, suffering and emotional distress inflicted on their victims. When government agencies finally concede this point, additional resources may be allocated to combat the problem, as they were years ago.
We agree 100%.
This survey contributes greatly to the often-neglected area of bed bug bites and skin reactions, and serves as a reminder of how much is left to learn about this area.


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Thangamathesvaran, PM and Jain, SR (1994) Curing Studies on the Epoxides of Carbono- and Thiocarbonohydrazones. In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 53 (10). pp. 1339-1350.
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The curing behavior of a new class of N-N bonded epoxy resins has been analyzed using the simultaneous DTA-TG, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and thermomechanical analysis (TMA) techniques. The resin systems, viz, diglycidyl ether of furfuraldehydecarbonohydrazone (DGFCH), diglycidyl ether of furfuraldehydethiocarbonohydrazone (DGFTCH), and tetraglycidyl ether of vanillinthiocarbonohydrazone (TGVTCH) with the curative, diaminodiphenylmethane (DDM), taken in stoichiometric amounts have been examined. The curing exotherm could be resolved from the decomposition exotherm qualitatively using DTA-TG analysis. The DMA has been carried out in both the dynamic and isothermal mode to follow the curing process of the systems DGFCH/DDM and TGVTCH/DDM. The storage modulus $(G^\prime)$, loss modulus $(G^\prime^\prime)$, complex viscosity $(\eta)$ and creep factor $(tan \delta )$ were measured simultaneously. The crossover point of $G^\prime$ and $G^\prime^\prime$, taken as the gelation point in isothermal runs, was determined to obtain time to gelation at that temperature. The isothermal runs at different temperatures have been used to calculate activation energy of the curing process up to gelation. For the difunctional resin DGFTCH, the activation energy value was found to be 18.7 kcal/mol. The thermomechanical analysis (TMA) has been used to find the glass transition $(T_{g0})$, and melt transition $(T_m)$ temperatures. The cured tetrafunctional TGVTCH/DDM system as expected, has higher $T_g$ than those of the two difunctional resin systems.
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Would You Try The Dukan Protein Diet?
Did you know that the Dukan diet is just one of the most popular eating plans of 2014? French doctor Pierre Dukan formulated his self-titled diet in the mid-1970s which is based on four different stages to help people control their weight.
RELATED: Check out What Is The Paleo Diet here
The four phases of the Dukan diet include attack, cruise, consolidation, and stabilisation which help dieters to easily achieve their target weight through the consumption of protein-rich foods. Sounds pretty straightforward, right?
Here is everything you need to know about the Dukan diet, the effectiveness of it's four phases, and how this can help you lose weight.
How does it work?
The Dukan diet revolves around 100 allowed foods, which are then broken down into four very different phases that we briefly touched upon earlier. Here is what they actually mean:
1. Attack
The first phase is called attack, and helps dieters to lose weight fast by boosting the rate of their metabolism. This means that the diet at this point consists of primarily protein-rich foods which are eaten at every single meal.
2. Cruise
The second phase called cruise, focuses on introducing 28 specific veggies into the already protein-rich diet, but avoiding certain starchy or fatty vegetables such as potato or even avocado. The dieter will lose up to 1kg a week during this phase – that is if they stick to the strict list of approved vegetables.
3. Consolidation
The third phase called consolidation is one of the most important thus far, since it helps to avoid any further weight gain. Now is the best time to slowly reintroduce starchy foods such as bread and wheat, along with dairy and fruit.
4. Stabilisation
Finally in the fourth and final phase called stabilisation, dieters are encouraged to eat whatever they want without gaining weight. However there are just a few rules that must be followed to ensure that this phase actually works. This means that protein and oats must be eaten once per day. Light physical activity is also encouraged to avoid further weight gain.
Similarities to the Paleolithic diet
The diet teaches you healthy eating habits by proving that the body doesn't require copious amounts of starch, sugar and fat to sustain itself. Although some of the phases might be considered somewhat harsh and difficult to maintain, they can be applied to your own diet plan after finishing the program.
Dukan notes that there are similarities to the paleo diet, the most obvious of which is the emphasis of high-protein and high-fat foods in the first 2 phases. Fruits, dairy and grains are kept to a minimum since these are the foods which cause problems such as bloating.
Both the Paleo and Dukan diet are very much plant-based eating programs, but is also evident within the highly popular Atkins diet as well.
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PHILOSOPHY: "Giving Tree Eyewear is inspired by my favorite sunglass styles. I took these timeless shapes and changed the size, wrap, tilt and most importantly the material. The result is a perfect pair of shades for an active lifestyle—ultra-comfortable, durable and eco-friendly," says Austin Sands, Giving Tree co-founder. "Also very important, the eyewear is made in California."
MARKETING: A percentage of all profits are donated to multiple charities, both environmental and eye-related. The sunglasses are packaged in a 100 percent recycled chipboard box with a pouch/cleaning cloth made of recyclable microfiber and a seed-paper warranty card that can actually be planted.
CONTACT: For additional information, contact Giving Tree Eyewear,
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Austin Sands is a fifth generation music major and second generation entrepreneur who formerly played with the pop sensation Metro Station. He currently writes and plays for his new project Euphoric. He attended Musicians Institute while learning the family business of eyewear, jewelry and high fashion. Christian Abbott also has a background in luxury eyewear as manager of Chrome Hearts Eyewear.


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Impact sofa, high back, Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 no. 907
Desinged by Christian Nygaard for GrapeDesign
Expected delivery in 6 to 8 weeks
Height: 140 cm
Depth: 102 cm
Length: 200 cm
Upholstery: Kvadrat Hallingdal 65 no. 907
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Top: 8 mm black powder coated steel
The Impact concept is synonymous with an inviting and intimate décor. The soft welcoming and familiar curves of the Impact reception and Impact lectern 1 are mirrored in the design of the Impact sofa. The curved interior sides seem almost embracing and make for a comfortable and calming experience.
For added privacy, simply adding a top module may magnify the use of the Impact sofa. The simple conversion to and from a conventional sofa to a box sofa makes the Impact sofa both flexible and lasting as your décor changes over time.
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In the last 3 weeks I have read Submission, Partners and Nantucket. Harrison Young is a fantastic writer and has a great sense of humour. When is his next book coming out? Has he written other books along these lines and if so where can I get them?
A man with brains and kinky too, a winning combination!!!


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The console, crew seating and passenger seating unit has been fabricated using a combination of marine Ply wood, fibreglass and finished with a epoxy gel coat. We have chosen these particular materials to prolong the life of the console and seating whilst considerable reducing yearly maintenance i.e. no painting.
The mahogany timber on the left will provide a base for the passenger seating whilst also covering the main Lithium battery pack and charger.
As you can see we have designed the console so all the technology is clearly visible, whilst being completely weather tight.
The console its self has also been designed to offer easy axes to all the technology and battery's.
The next job will be to fabricate the controle panel, see you soon
Now the bearer plate, risers have been shaped, polished, lacquered and we have checked that the angle and tension between the two toothed pullers is correct the motor can be bolted down.
The next job is to fabricate the console which will house all the supporting equipment and protect the drivetrain from the elements.
We are now in the process of fitting the toothed belt drive pulleys which will transfer the power from the motor to the prop shaft.
Once we have aligned and tested the drive configuration and checked that the belt tension, positioning is correct, we will mark out the holes for drilling so that the components can be securely fitted in place.
Before the aluminium components are actually fitted however, we will remove them to be polished and finished with a coat of clear lacquer.
We are currently positioning the components that support the new GMS electric drive train. The GMS motor is liquid cooled, low voltage and equivalent to 35hp continuous 50hp peak running.
The prop shaft is supported by an additional bearing so it can't be moved forwards or backwards. To achieve this we have used a green composite pillow block bearing holder mounted to a stainless steel brace. The motor will be connected to the prop shaft using a toothed belt with a 2:1 ratio. This means if the motor is spinning at 1000 rpm, the prop shaft will spin at 500 rpm.
Next we will be positioning the motor with the toothed belt pullers fitted and bolting it all down.


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This page gives an overview of software projects developed in IAIK's Cryptolog and Cryptographic Security group.
ECCelerate™ is a Java library for elliptic curve cryptography protocols, like ECDSA, ECDH, ECIES and ECMQV (optional), and offers implementations compliant with current standards. As of version 3.0, it also provides support for Type-2 and Type-3 bilinear pairings on Barreto-Naehrig curves.
Main Features:
- Compliant with ANSI X9.62-2005, ANSI X9.63, IEEE P1363a, FIPS 186-4, SEC1 v2.0, SEC2 v2.0, RFC 5639 and ANSSI
- ECDSA with SHA-1/SHA-2 support according to ANSI X9.62-2005 and BSI TR 03111 v1.11
- Fast finite field arithmetic in prime fields
- Fast finite field arithmetic in binary fields. In binary fields we only use polynomial base representation. This is mainly because of the patent situation, but there is no reason to use Gaussian normal bases.
- Support for elliptic curve arithmetic with affine and several types of projective coordinates (Extended Jacobian, Jacobian, Lopez-Dahab, ...)
- Comprehensive domain parameter factory (see list of supported parameters)
- JCE/JCA integration of ECDSA, ECDH (with and without cofactor multiplication), ECIES and ECMQV (optional)
- ASN.1 encoding of signatures, public and private keys
- Support for point compression
- Provides interfaces to IAIK-CMS and IAIK iSaSiLk libraries
- Optional arithmetic speed-ups enhance performance (Koblitz curves, various optimized scalar multipliers, ...). These are delivered with the add-on due to the vague patent situation.
- Asymmetric Type-2 and Type-3 pairings over Barreto-Naehrig curves (ranging from 160-bit to 638-bit curves)
ECCelerate™ is free to use for educational and research institutions for educational respectively research purposes. For more information see here.
A Heuristic Tool for Linear Cryptanalysis
One important attack vector, where every recently designed cryptographic primitive should have arguments against, is linear cryptanalysis. The success of such attacks relies on the existence of suitable linear characteristics. The difficulty of finding such characteristics depends on the primitive. For example, the wide-trail design strategy incorporated by AES together with its strong alignment provides lower bounds on the minimum number of active S-boxes in a linear characteristic and therefore, gives an upper bound on the highest possible bias. On the other hand, we have primitives with weak alignment, such as the winner of the SHA-3 competition Keccak, where finding good characteristics is an open problem, and heuristic search results are required to evaluate the security margin of the primitive. This is particularly interesting in the context of the CAESAR competition, where many first round submissions focus their analysis on differential cryptanalysis, but provide only few results for linear cryptanalysis. Hence, we provide a heuristic search tool which is capable of finding linear characteristics, even for primitives with a relatively large state, and without a strongly aligned structure.
Main Features:
- Easy to add new primitives
- Adaptable parameterized search algorithm
- Easy to add other search algorithms
- Portable code
For more information see here.
The CodingTool Library
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Pink Pants: An Excerpt from Nourished: A Search for Health, Happiness, and a Full Night's Sleep/
Look! Nourished officially releases today! It's in all the major online bookstores: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com. I know this is only my second book, but I'm especially fond of this one and also sort of terrified of it releasing into the hands of "real" readers. It's vulnerable, and personal, was sometimes painful to write. But it's me. It's my mom. It's the struggles women of all ages and stages face. It's the strength and more often the sense of humor it takes to be enough to everyone else and still be a fully nourished whole person with her own identity. I think it's good and I hope you like it too.
The book has five major sections, each broken further down into three chapters:
Nourished 911
Nourished Spaces and Routines
Nourished Bodies, Nourished Selves
Nourished Relationships
Nourished Spirits
Since so many of us this time of year make goals regarding our bodies, I thought I'd share this excerpt I wrote in Chapter 7, At Home in Your Own Skin: Nourishing Self Acceptance on Pink Pants and putting our life on hold until we meet said goals.
What are the "pink pants" you're putting on hold?


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"All lasting business is built on friendship" as quoted from Alfred A. Montaper and with millions of people are connected through Facebook, it allows businesses to reach out to potential customers and build a relationship with them. By posting relevant & valuable content for your audience, it guarantees a loyal fan base for your business and driving in sales.
Facebook videos will be overtaking YouTube
Instead of sharing videos on YouTube, brands are uploading more video content on Facebook directly. Marketers are choosing Facebook as the most effective platform to share videos as it drives more interactions (comments and likes) among active users online as compared to other social media platforms. Reason being, Facebook allows users to integrate text with the videos shared, it is not a stand-alone channel, unlike YouTube. It also helps to increase viewership and video counts when shared with just a click of a button.
Businesses are adapting to Facebook as a pay-to-play channel.
One of the advantages of using Facebook for advertising is that it offers targeted advertising which allows marketers to target a specific group of people based on their demographics, personal interests and more. With this, it ensures that their advertisements will reach the right target audience and drives up relevant data that are useful for the business.
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The 10K I ran in May was the last time I ran 6 miles . . . or 5 or 4 for that matter. Running 3 miles two or three days a week is about it, and even that has become difficult. Ugh! How can I lose 3 miles in one month?! The short answer? Stress. During my recent visit to Minneapolis that included moving my mom into her new Assisted Living home — I didn't eat, I didn't sleep, I didn't take care of myself and I didn't run. I was a wreck and lost 5lbs in 10 days. I'm pretty sure those pounds were my newly acquired 10K muscles.
When I arrived back home in Virgina, I was sick for a week and felt like I'd been run over by a truck. And I've pretty much been under a rock ever since. Recovering. Keeping to myself in prime reclusive form. Avoiding people. Some might call this depression. But I like to think of my solitude as more of an adjustment period.
Adjusting is not new to me. As a mother, and even as a daughter of aging parents, the adjustments are aplenty. Putting my children on the kindergarten bus comes to mind, as well as watching my newly licensed children drive away for the first time. And of course there's the adjustment period I'm currently in — letting go of my children as they learn to fly on their own, and letting go of my mom who is in her 7th year with Alzheimer's.
The dictionary defines adjustment as "adaptation; harmony achieved by modification or change of a position."
In the above definition, LETTING GO is my modification.
Letting go is saying YES TO WHAT IS. It's saying yes to what is true right now. While we may not like what is true, if we are to live in harmony, we have no other choice than to let go and accept. The opposite of letting go is grasping, and with grasping comes wishing, wanting, clenching and suffering — not a harmonious place to be.
So I am working on letting go of my children and letting go of my mom. I am adjusting. I'm changing my position from being the center of my children's lives to being silently by their side, readily available with a hug or advice, while they take the wheel and navigate the trajectory of their lives.
Letting go of my mom is different. I'm saying the real good bye as I let go of my mom. She is still with us, but because of Alzheimer's, I'm saying good bye to the mom who sang in the church choir, hung clothes on the line and called my children by name. I'm saying good bye to the mom who sent birthday cards, visited me in Virginia and who called on the phone just to say hello. Since using the words "mom" and "daughter" are confusing, I'm saying good bye to them as well. I'll be her friend. I'm changing my position from being a daughter she knew and loved to that of a being a really nice woman with a friendly smile who likes to hug. I'll be her loving friend who calls her Ruth instead of mom . . . who will do anything for her.
Adjusting and letting go. Changing my position.
Soon, in a few years I would imagine, Alzheimer's will complete it's grip on my mom. Then I'll be saying good bye to mom's physical form. I'd like to think this won't be too difficult as I'll have said all my good byes by then. But I'm probably mistaken. And then I might be adjusting again.
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Round 2 of the Victorian Formula Ford Championship entry forms are now available for download on the Entry forms page.
This round also represents the first round of the Victorian CAMS Championship.
If you are seeking to race in the Queensland Championship, registration forms are now available for download.
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) announces that CAMS has taken over management of the Australian Formula Ford Championship, effective immediately.
Anglo Australian Motorsport has again outshone its peers at Mt Panorama, Bathurst over the weekend securing a pole position and taking out all three races out of a thirty three strong field.


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McCann Erickson Israel created an interesting campaign earlier this year that I'd not heard of to date, but this case-study is pretty neat. To launch a new kids TV show about a super computer that knew all, McCann created a digital campaign that used cookies to generate personalised banners in real time (a real life DEUS) as part of a massive media buy that caused wide spread panic from parents and kids across the country!
It's an interesting way to generate buzz about a new show. Probably borderline illegal is most countries, but enjoyable none the less! I've seen cookies used to sync with banner campaigns before, but I can't remember to what extent? (thanks Sahar!)


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Erica Fontes pussy must taste really good!
I think Ms Angel wore out Erica already!
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How can you say no to an ass and pussy like hers!
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The Sharks recalled 31-year-old forward Bracken Kearns from their American Hockey League affiliate in Worcester on Monday, and placed forward Tommy Wingels on injured reserve.
The 6-0, 205-pound Kearns is Worcester's second leading scorer, with 30 points (13g, 17a) and 63 penalty minutes in 50 games. He attended Sharks training camp in January before he was reassigned. In five career NHL games with the Florida Panthers early in the 2011-12 season, Kearns was scoreless with 10 penalty minutes.
Forward Marty Havlat, who suffered a lower body injury and left the Sharks' 2-1 win over Nashville in the second period on Saturday, is not expected to go on the team's upcoming two-game road trip.
Wingels hasn't played since Feb. 23 in Dallas, when he went into the boards face-first in the third period. In 16 games, Wingels has a goal and four assists for five points and nine penalty minutes.
The Sharks have nine of their next 11 games on the road, and visit Vancouver on Tuesday and Calgary on Wednesday.


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Join Nigerian born, Los Angeles-based vocalist Douyé and her trio for an evening of great jazz songs from the American songbook - reinvented and made new again, in her Bay Area debut which celebrates her new CD release, Daddy Said So!
Douyé's trio features Leon Joyce, Jr. on drums, Glenn Pearson on piano and Hashima Mark Williams on bass.
After the performance, Douyé will autograph copies of her new CD, about which All About Jazz says: "After two successful and well-received classic R&B CDs, singer Douyé is on a career path that has taken an unexpected but ultimately logical turn. Douyé (pronounced Doe-Yay) has re-emerged as a very talented jazz singer on her impressive new recording Daddy Said So."
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the link below. Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash only at the door (ATMs are nearby).
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own adult beverage with no additional corkage fee. If you need more information, or have any questions, please call us: #510-654-3808. Thank you for your support!


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Loose diamonds can be easily managed using a virtual diamond list, such as the DiamondLinkĀ® platform. This virtual inventory of loose diamonds allows your jewelry store customers to search for the diamond of their dreams based on shape, cut, color, clarity, carat weight. Here are key reasons why adding this technology to your site can help visitor spend more time on your site, searching for jewelry.
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- Seamlessly integrates with your jewelryĀ jewelry website or Facebook page
How To Use a Virtual DiamondĀ List
A virtual diamond list is like a search engine for loose diamonds to help you find specific products, such as round, radiant, princess, pear, oval, heart or emerald diamonds and more. When you click an icon for a certain diamond you will see a list of several similar diamonds to help speed up your search.
The list is a chart that fills up your computer screen with comprehensive details on each diamond. This technology gives customers the opportunity to learn a substantial amount of information quickly, even beyond shape, cut, color, clarity and carat weight. Other data includes:
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One the far right column of the chart you'll see icons that you can click to view diamonds on the list. You will get to see a video of the diamond spinning so that all dimensions are visible. From this page prospects can enlarge the video, request more information and email the diamond video to friends.
It's a quick and convenient way for couples to collaborate on a purchase.
The virtual diamond list also gives you access to researching specific designers, in which there is a link at the top of the page. Additionally, you can learn about custom designs or creating your own design.
It's a powerful platform that helps diamond lovers to marvel at the multitude of selections for rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and various other types of elegant jewelry. A virtual diamond list can keep visitors on your website for hours.
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The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency will be collecting items for Project Valentine. Items needed include: chapstick, lotion, sticky notes, pens, markers, word searches, any art or music activities, candy (sugar-free and regular), and other holiday-related items. They'll be packed into goody bags and delivered to the Cherokee Training Center and Eagle Pointe. Drop off […]Find out more »


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I have a LAMP server with Ubuntu and Office365 email account.
I need to send email from a PHP page through my Office365 account and I would like to know how to set up my server to enable PHP to send email with a secure connection


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We're a team of detailers, chemists, enthusiasts, and car nuts who design, formulate, and manufacture detailing products.
We set out to create the best detailing products available. Choosing high quality ingredients while eliminating harmful chemicals from our formulas allows us to produce the safest, highest quality products possible.
Jim Lafeber, president and founder of Dr. Beasley's, originally founded a detailing shop in Chicago called Simon's Shine Shop. We used the best products available at the time, and came away disappointed with all of them. From harsh car wash soaps to greasy leather conditioners, we saw room for improvement across the board.
Jim knew there was a better way,and decided to create products of his own. After perfecting his formulas and successfully using them in his shop he decided to make them available to the public. This is where Dr. Beasley's was born.


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Screenplay by JERRY BELSON
It is hard to understand why anyone would bother to make Smile at alllet alone with loving, modish, professional care. The movie undertakes to point out that beauty contestsin this case, the California finals of the mythical Young American Miss Pageantare vulgar and stupid exercises that bring out the worst in everyone: sponsors, contestants, audiences. This is not exactly big news. If it were, Bert Parks would be out of the last of his jobs, since the reason that most people tune in events like...
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Washington Just Threw Down the Gauntlet
John McCauley
Washington Governor Jay Inslee just announced the appointment of the state's first recreation advisor. Jon Snyder is charged with increasing participation in the outdoors and growing the recreation economy.
Read more about the growing voice of outdoor recreation in Washington and across the West from OIA: https://outdoorindustry.org/article/washington-just-threw-down-the-gauntlet/


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The Oklahoma State Cowboys lost their starting quarterback in the first minutes of Saturday's game against Louisiana-Lafayette, but you wouldn't have known if you saw the score.
The Cowboys defeated the Ragin Cajuns 65-24 with a game that was a nice bounce back from their loss to Arizona last weekend.
But the score tells a different story than the events that actually took place on Saturday. In the first few minutes of the game the unthinkable happened, starting quarterback and true freshman Wes Lunt went down and showed no signs of getting back up on his own. As the stadium went silent, trainers rushed to care for Lunt and helped him off the field. Later, there were reports that he had a dislocated kneecap and should be back in 2-3 weeks, but the reports were not confirmed.
Many would see this as a time to worry. After all, redshirt freshman J.W. Walsh is not a seasoned veteran at the backup spot and now he had to take over the entire game. But Walsh came out with a quiet confidence and put on a show.
Walsh is a different cat when compared to Weeden and Lunt. While he is not as skilled of a passer, he can really get the job done, and HE CAN RUN. Watching Walsh was exciting for all the fans. He completed 21 of 30 passes for 347 yards and four touchdowns. Walsh adding 73 yards and a rushing touchdown, something OSU fans haven't seen a quarterback do in awhile. (Aside from Weeden's total out of character yet awesome rushing TD in the Fiesta Bowl)
The team as a whole played much better than last weekend against Arizona. Last weekend they set the school record with 15 penalty flags, this week they set the school record with 742 yards of total offense.
I am not saying the Cowboys are world-beaters yet. It is a rebuilding year after all. However, they are a much better team than they were in their loss to Arizona. Things are looking up for the 'boys.
Good news is this week is a bye week, so hopefully the only game Lunt won't be in for is Texas. However, J.W. Walsh seems as though he will do a great job.


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Tennis, like other sports, was bound to have some players using performance-enhancing drugs, American James Blake said on Monday, but he felt authorities were doing all they could to ensure the sport was as clean as possible.
"I'm sure there are guys who are doing it, getting away with it, and getting ahead of the testers," Blake said after defeating Lukas Lacko of Slovakia 7-6 6-2 3-6 6-3 in his first-round match at the U.S. Open.
"It's unfortunate, but I hope tennis is doing the best job of trying to catch those guys trying to beat the system."
The 115th-ranked Blake, who was once ranked as high as fourth in the world, said he was "realistic with this much money involved, $1.9 million for the winner of the U.S. Open, people will try to find a way to get ahead."
The 32-year-old Blake, however also added he felt tennis authorities "do a great job of testing".
"Of course at times it's inconvenient to me when I get woken up at 6 a.m. to pee in a cup. It's their job. I know they're doing it," he said.
"I know if they're doing it to me, they're doing it to everyone else. I'm happy to do that."
Blake said he "didn't know what to think" about cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles last week after he gave up fighting allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs.
"Cycling has seen what seems to be like the steroid era in baseball where it seems like everyone is clouded (with suspicion)," said Blake.
"You don't know (but) like he said, he's passed like 500, 600 tests.
"But have no idea. I don't know Lance at all. Never met him. I don't know what he's like.
"I know his story is inspirational. I know how many people he's helped. That's incredible."
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Volkswagen doesn't offer a massive line-up of automobiles, but when they redesign their current models they do it correct. The new 2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is nothing short of that mark. The Jetta strike the marketplace in 1979 and has since undergone a number of styling, motor and boy modifications because then. The most current Volkswagen Jetta TDI is a superbly redesigned vehicle that fulfills even the toughest of emission standards.
The woman described the carjacker as six-ft tall, medium develop, sporting a black Dickies jacket, blue denims and a black hat. The stolen car is a black 2010 Mazda Miata, Pennsylvania license plate number HLB-6401. Law enforcement stated the vehicle is owned by Business Car Rental.
Flexcar offers seven types of vehicles. The Honda Civic sedan is the most extensively used, but Flexcar also provides its members minivans, pickup vehicles, SUVs this kind of as the Honda Component, and also a couple of sports vehicles like the Mazda Miata convertible, and sub-compacts like the Mini Cooper. Your reservation confirmation provides you detailed directions on how to discover the car, a map displaying you the car place, and transit routes you can use to get there.
I was able to evaluate this Miata to the new Pontiac Solstace. I felt as believed I was sitting in a hole in the Pontiac. The Pontiac appears great, but the inside was missing. The new Saturn seemed promising, but I couldn't get a good comparison, as it was fingers-off. These vehicles are great to evaluate to the design in regards to cost, dealing with and energy. But I'm not all about purchasing an untested, initial yr on the market Pontiac towards a 16 yr previous attempted and true Miata.
The Toyota Camry gets the nod in the Midsized Sedan class. A peaceful ride and Mazda Models confirmed reliability are some of its best features, but the reality that it has remained a popular family car was a factor as nicely. Already displaying extraordinary fuel economy, the hybrid edition took that to a new degree.
On lap 14, Ellsworth had shut to the rear of Guenther, but ran off track in the closing corners of the lap. Guenther completed the last lap to win by ten.267-seconds, with Ellsworth hanging on to the runner-up slot.
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