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BB Americas Cultural Series Celebrates The FIFA World Cup™ with Exhibition
Showcasing Artwork from Valencia College Students
ORLANDO, Fla., June 29, 2018 – Banco do Brasil Americas will celebrate the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ with an art exhibition dedicated to soccer. The art exhibition entitled, "Passion for Soccer", is a vibrant collection of portraits and graphic designs featuring artwork from Valencia College students from the School of Arts & Entertainment.
A VIP reception opening the exhibition was held at their branch location on International Drive where the art will remain on display.
According to Pamela Kohl, Executive Vice President, Chief Products and Marketing Officer, "Banco do Brasil Americas is proud to be active in the Orlando community. As part of our commitment to the arts, we are pleased to present $2,300 in educational scholarships to three Valencia students whose submissions best reflect the theme, 'A Passion for Soccer'."
"We are excited to be able to partner with Banco do Brasil Americas on this unique opportunity to not only showcase the talents of our Fine Arts students at Valencia, but to illuminate the passion, energy, culture, and good will surrounding soccer and the World Cup," said Wendy Givoglu, Dean of Valencia's School of Arts & Entertainment.
"I know our students are appreciative of Banco do Brasil's sponsorship of the art exhibition and of this incredible scholarship opportunity," she said.
Anthony Luna received $1500 for his first place entry. Karla Olsen, placing second, received $500 and Ron King was awarded $300 for third place.
The exhibition is part of the BB Americas Cultural Series, one of their campaigns to embrace diversity and support local artists, while reinvesting into communities with local branches. The bank has chosen to champion the works of college students in the Orlando community for this exhibit.
"The cultural series is a way to reinforce our cultural mission and a means to support Orlando-based artists," said Kohl. "We want the community to know that we are a local bank, with a local vision and we are a part Orlando's growth and community," Kohl said.
The original artworks from Valencia College students will be on display in the lobby of the Banco do Brasil Americas branch on International Drive, the first and only bank in the heart of Orlando's tourist district. Interested patrons may purchase the art from the exhibition. Banco do Brasil Americas will give all of the proceeds raised from individual art sales during the exhibition back to the students. "A Passion for Soccer" opens to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29th and runs through September 28th.
Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.bbamericas.com.


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This may be silly questions but here goes...
What is the difference between connecting to an ISP using a dial-up modem and a DSL modem...
Dial-up (as I understand it):
*Modem at my house makes a call to a modem located at an ISP premises.
*A data link is established between the two modems.
*Data is encoded and sent over a 'normal' voice connection.
DSL (as I understand it):
*Connection is always 'on'.
*Connection is a data link connection (PPP) between my modem and the ISP premises?
*Does the DSLAM act as bridge?
*How does the DSLAM know which ISP to connect to (manually configured, or configured via my modem)?
*How is the ISP end addressed, as a phone number, like with dial-up?
Part 2, so what happens in an unbundled exchange...

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Based on a survey of IT executives, CIOs, and other business leaders, IDC said this week it expects spending on IT cloud services to grow almost threefold in the next five years, reaching $42 billion by 2012.The growth will in part be helped by the economic crisis that began in the United States, according to a statement by Frank Gens, senior VP and chief analyst at IDC. "The cloud model offers a much cheaper way for businesses to acquire and use IT -- in an economic downturn, the appeal of that cost advantage will be greatly magnified."
According to IDC, the shift toward cloud computing is being driven by three market forces: 1. The search for growth (and revenue) in important new segments, including emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) as well as the small and medium business sector;
2. The need for -- and emergence of -- new approaches, since "traditional offerings and approaches, while they will continue to adequately serve much of the market, are too costly, and take too much time, skills and effort to adopt to appeal to these emerging opportunity customers."
3. Competitive pressures from startup IT suppliers like Salesforce.com, which have entered the market in a conventional IT role (software vendor) but with an unconventional approach (software in the cloud), as well as "non-IT" companies like Google, Amazon.com, and eBay, which have entered the IT market from decidedly unconventional starting points (online advertising and search, retailing, etc.).
IDC differentiates between the concepts of cloud services and cloud computing. Cloud services are defined as both business and consumer services that people use over the Internet, and cloud computing is the emerging IT development, deployment, and delivery model that will enable real-time delivery of products and services over the Internet. IDC says that as more and more companies deliver services to customers via the Web, so the need will grow for the latter -- all key ingredients of cloud computing, namely scalable infrastructure, cloud applications, cloud development/deployment, cloud-oriented management tools, and IP networks.
Without raining on IDC's cloud parade, I think the weak link in the argument of rapid cloud services growth is the current shape of IP networks that connect end users to the cloud, thus enabling all of the other cloud products and services mentioned above. I came to this conclusion from reviewing Internet power outages thus far in 2008 that show the grid has been brought down by storms, floods, earthquakes, backhoes, thieves, and random gunfire -- not to mention rats, squirrels, birds, snakes, raccoons and at least one opossum. With news that Congress is considering passing yet another new stimulus package to try to jump-start the economy, this time focused on infrastructure projects such as roads and water projects, it makes some sense to divert a few funds to keeping the internet IP network infrastructure viable (or, at least, animal-proof) if we expect to keep the U.S. cloud in better shape than ones in Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
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Attack rate increases the longer the attack is pressed against a particular enemy, making him an unwelcome surprise for heavy enemies.
— In-game description
Given the opportunity, the Gunner has the potential to be one of the single most devastating units in the game, able to take at least a Medium Titan from full health to death nearly by himself, but he has certain quirks that must be understood about him. His opening damage when he starts firing at his single target is weak, but given a couple seconds, he will do more and more damage until his RPM goes through the roof.There are two instances where the Gunner's RPM will reset and start again with the weak damage. The first is when he changes targets, which means the Gunner falls short against massed infantry since he can't bring his full damage to bear against each target. The second is when the Gunner moves, for any reason. If he has to shift position to hit a moving target, the damage resets; if he gets shoved by an enemy drop pod or Titanfall, the damage resets. To beat the Gunner, you have to disrupt him somehow.
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The long-awaited and soon-to-be-missed rivalry game is finally here. The Cougars are looking for redemption, and the Utes are looking to repeat the past few years and hold a win over the Cougars' heads until 2016. The BYU-Utah series will have a two-season hiatus, so three years of bragging rights are on the line.
Utah Valley will see a lot of red this weekend, but there will be plenty of blue — royal blue, that is. Brigham Young University players and Cougar fans will don royal blue at the BYU-Utah matchup Saturday as a nod to the glory days of the LaVell Edwards era.
Royal blue is thought of as the old-school, traditional color of BYU football, but the team has actually worn quite an array of colors throughout the years — even orange! Let's take a look at the history of BYU blue.
If you go back to 1922, the first year of collegiate football competition for the Cougars, you won't see much blue and white. You won't see much of any color, actually, because the photos are black and white. We do know, however, that the helmets were just the color of leather: tan or brown, sometimes with white trim.
In the late 1950s, players started wearing hard-shell helmets with face masks and photographers started using color film at the games. Helmets were white, then silver, then royal blue and then navy. Until 1966, the helmets were plain with maybe a stripe or the players' numbers.
Early BYU blue colors were a darker blue. There weren't a lot of color schemes at the time and navy was more popular. However, BYU hasn't always sported just blue and white.
During the 1940 and 1941 seasons, Coach Eddie Kimball decided that the quarterback couldn't get the ball to his receivers because he couldn't see them. Kimball decided to change the jersey: the shoulders had blue-and-white stripes and the body of the shirt was orange — yes, orange.
Whether the quarterback started passing better or the new coach just didn't like it, the orange went away the next year in 1942, and the colors went back to white and dark blues.
From 1947 to 1954 the Cougars wore solid white helmets with a dark blue stripe. In 1955, a completely solid silver helmet replaced the white and sometimes had numbers on the side. Six years later, BYU went back to a white helmet with a big blue stripe — a quarter-inch piece of rubber painted blue believed by coaches to soften blows to the head. The white helmet didn't stay long and was replaced in 1965 by a dark blue helmet with white numbers, which were removed a year later.
The blue got lighter over the years, all the way to a Carolina blue in the late '60s. The Carolina didn't stay long though, and in the early '70s, the blue turned into a royal blue in the LaVell Edwards era.
Right before LaVell Edwards became head coach, an encircled, simple block "Y" (like the one on the mountain) was put on the helmets. BYU helmets continued to undergo changes like inverting the colors, getting stickers for outstanding player performance (in 1978) and changing the striping. In 1978, Edwards introduced the "Y" on the helmet now — the "Y" with one side thinner than the other.
The royal blue lasted until 1999, when the university decided to go back to the darker blue color. BYU athletics followed suit and added tan as an accent color. As part of the new colors, helmet logo and uniform, Aug. 1999 was the first time Cougars wore a non-white helmet since 1968.
In 2005, when Bronco Mendenhall became head coach, he felt like BYU football had lost its identity and wanted to return to the glory days. Mendenhall kept the darker blue color but brought back the legendary uniform from the glory days of the LaVell Edwards era that the Cougars still wear today.
Thank you to Duff Tittle, associate athletic director at Brigham Young University and BYU football history buff, for the information used in this article.


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Tucked behind a gardenlike patio, Three Birds offers imaginative, contemporary American cuisine and warm service in a hospitable, eclectic atmosphere.
Remarkable, how secluded a spot can feel yet sit just a stone's throw from the bustle of Detroit Avenue. There's a striking sense of escape from urban mayhem as you enter Three Birds from its spacious back parking lot; the subtly designed rear lobby gives way to the splashy sophistication of the dining room's eclectic vibe, incorporating exposed brick, warm and intense colors, and dramatic artistic and architectural flourishes. The space affords a comfortable balance between see-and-be-seen and cozy tete-a-tete. Most of all, whatever your intention, it's a place for some terrific food. The menu changes seasonally, so not all items we sampled may be available if you visit.
My companion and I could have been perfectly content sipping a cocktail or two while slipping our teeth through the crisp veneer of spicy crab-filled egg rolls paired with a gingery mustard sauce and blood orange aioli for dipping. Chef Rachel Speith works her imaginative treatments of high-end ingredients with a sure hand, such as her spot-on execution of seared foie gras presented with a warm lentil salad (less salt, please) and a jazzy herbed apple compote, the whisper of thyme playing perfectly against the fruit and fat liver. Devotees who dote on distinctive salads may find it hard to choose; the five offered here may cover green-market conventions -- Caesar, frisee, field greens and spinach -- but each is handled with finesse. We were charmed by the wintry contrast of warm baby mustard greens with a spill of earthy cultivated wild mushrooms and a bacon-laced apple cider dressing, showered with pine nuts.
Speith's list of entrees shows her creative range to best advantage. On one hand, an island-inspired marriage of perfectly sauteed sea scallops with the combination of coconut-scented rice and a grilled pineapple-and-star fruit relish swept us into summer. On the other was the more buttoned-down plate featuring a good cut of beef tenderloin, blue cheese-laced whipped potatoes and bitter-sweet Swiss chard with buttery onions. If there were any gripes, it was the pacing of the meal, which seemed to lag on a fairly quiet weeknight. Maybe we should have spoken up. Then again, a meal this good is worth lingering over.
Contact: 216-221-3500.
Online: 3birdsrestaurant.com.
Hours: Opens for dinner at 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Prices: Appetizers, $9 to $15. Salads, $7 to $8. Entrees, $19 to $29. Desserts, $7 to $8.
Reservations: Recommended.
Credit cards: All major.
Cuisine: Contemporary American.
Kid-friendliness: Sophisticated adult atmosphere.
Bar service: Full bar.
Accessibility: Enter through parking lot behind restaurant; some steps.
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Getting Rid of Ant Infestation in Leamington Spa
Ants are just among those issues that everyone has to cope with every now and then, and are generally almost no more than a little annoyance. However, if you have a full-blown ant infestation in your Leamington home, it could be a lot more than a nuisance and can result in significant problems- especially if you're unlucky enough to get involved with a nest of stinging Red Wood Ants on your property.
There are lots of unique variations of ants worldwide, even though merely 50 or so of them are located in England. Essentially the most prevalent categories in the UK are Black Garden Ants, Yellow Meadow Ants, the previously mentioned Red Wood Ants, and Black Stinging Ants (although these types aren't typical in Leamington since they tend to be found along the coasts.
One of the biggest difficulties with eliminating ant's nests is in actually locating the nest itself, since each and every different variants enjoys to make their nests in different locations. Additionally, the type of ant will in addition decide how big of a problem you're dealing with, because certain species may have only a few hundred members in their colony while others can have 100,000 or more.
Getting rid of an ant infestation can in fact be quite a long, complex process, as it's necessary to kill the queen, or else she'll keep on producing eggs and the infestation will certainly continue. In addition, it's necessary to make use of quite harsh pesticides to kill the ants, all of which makes it recommended to employ a pest control company to get rid of the ants nest and make sure all of the little unwanted insects are killed.
Even though it is easy to do it yourself, it usually takes a professional with in-depth understanding of ant variants and behavior to full determine the amount of the infestation and what methods are best for removing it.
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Sussex 552 (Salt 130, Haines 124, Burgess 96, Finch 56, Brown 52) beat Durham 211 (Smith 90, Wiese 4-33) and 277 (Poynter 84) by an innings and 64 runs
Durham spectators arriving around an hour late at the Castle Ground on the third morning of this match would probably have been reassured to see Will Smith batting. They would also have been keen to see their side's first-innings score. Sadly their initial assumption was mistaken and their consequent keenness was soon replaced by grisly despair.
Rather than beginning again in the manner of centurions, Smith had been dismissed for his overnight 90 when sweeping at Danny Briggs' fifth ball of the morning. And having walked off this glorious meadow at just after eleven o'clock Smith was now back again some 67 minutes later, less time than it takes the Duke of Norfolk's under-butler to clean a piece of silver.
For his departure had been followed by five more as Durham lost their last six wickets for nine runs in 11 overs of mayhem. Batsmen arrived and departed with a rapidity that would have done credit to a hard-pressed GP's surgery. David Wiese took three wickets in seven balls and finished with 4 for 33; Briggs had Gareth Harte caught behind for 13 on a morning when double figures might have prompted a bat raised in irony.
An already bad session soon degenerated into the worst day of a season in which Paul Collingwood's side have offered occasional indications that they grappling their way out of their travails. By six o'clock Durham's supporters were reflecting on the loss of 16 wickets for 286 runs and their side's innings and 64-run defeat. Not even the view over the Arun valley could console the Gateshead loyalists. Only Stuart Poynter's 84 in the evening session had offered them anything to cheer.
That early clatter of wickets was an enormous bonus for Sussex. Having not needed his new-ball bowlers during the bedlam, skipper Ben Brown had no qualms about enforcing the follow-on. A disconcertingly frisky Jofra Archer then brought one sharply back off the pitch to bowl a strokeless Cameron Steel for 8 and Durham lunched in the bleak knowledge they had lost seven wickets for 65 runs.
The afternoon session brought no relief as another five batsmen were dismissed while 95 runs were scored. Yet such collapses seem out of place at Arundel. Frenetic drama does not sit well in this absurdly idyllic setting. "Good morning, campers" said Mike Charman, the Sussex scorer and PA announcer, when welcoming the early arrivals. Such benevolence is entirely typical of a ground whose many perfections greet spectators and strain their belief.
Charman is the sort of good-hearted bloke who does not broadcast an outgoing batsman's score when he has made nought. It was a kindness he had to exercise on five occasions during Friday's cricket. In the afternoon session, as cricket drifted into the heart of the day, Charman announced the winners of the raffle, advertised other games and wished Nicola a happy birthday.
But there was little to buoy Durham's travelling band until Poynter put on 79 for the eighth wicket with Nathan Rimmington. Long before that, Tom Latham had been bowled between bad and pad by Ollie Robinson and Smith had been brilliantly caught at what was effectively third slip by Harry Finch off Wiese. Two balls later Collingwood was leg before for nought when playing across the line and Briggs then picked up Harte and Graham Clark. As so often, batting errors had spurred the bowlers to excellence and that in turn had prompted further error. Poynter's defiance ended when he was lbw swinging across the line to Briggs and Archer's caught and bowled ended the match next over.
Sussex supporters applauded it all. Their side is playing fine cricket and their only regret was that there will now be no cricket at this ground on Saturday.
I reckon--when I count at all--
First--Poets--Then the Sun--
Then Summer--Then the Heaven of God--
And then--the List is done--
To that list in Emily Dickinson's poem, supporters at Arundel, Tunbridge Wells and Scarborough would add the joys of watching cricket, albeit some of those joys appear, in the eyes of outsiders, extraneous to the game. Such folk circle the county festivals on the calendar in winter's depths and they have gone out these Midsummer mornings confident that life will treat them well; they have not been disappointed.
They reckon - when they count at all - cricketing days at the outgrounds: the high heat of June afternoons, Academy lads like Phil Salt and Tom Haines, smoke drifting from valley cottages, ash, sycamore and Douglas-fir trees, skylarks, and the soft light of perfect evenings.


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33 today
Okay, the hiatus is officially over, as I am no longer 32. I wish I had a little more to say, but I don't; I'm leaving for Feminisms and Rhetorics early tomorrow morning and must hustle to get ready for the trip. I'll leave you with mentions of the following commercials, which are in very heavy rotation right now and disgust me so much that I have to turn away from the TV when they come on:
- That Taco Bell commercial for the horrible beefy/cheesy tortilla thing with the revolting strings of melted cheese. **hurl**
- The pizza delivery chain commercial with that guy who has the beard from eating the Oreo dessert pizza. I'm grossed out not only by the beard, but by the extreme close-up of the Oreo pizza. People actually order those?
- That Old Navy sweater line commercial. I hate this one because I detest the word chilly (though chili I have no problem with, go figure). "If you are chilly...here, take my sweater..." Ugh.
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awww come on...cuz IIIII looooove the way you call me babeee!
okay, I confess I hate the commercial, too.
Happy Birthday!
Hey, welcome to 33! Seems so long ago to me.
happy birthday
Damn, and here I was planning to order an Oreo pizza for you on your birthday. Come to find out that you hate them, hate the commercial, and aren't even going to be there when it arrives?? Damn.
Have a good trip to F&R...
Happy Palindrome Birthday
And yeah, that Oreo Beard is just ghastly.
Happy Palindrome Birthday
And yeah, that Oreo Beard is just ghastly.
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday — and I was wondering if you'd be at F&R. I just checked out your presentation time, and I'll try to make it (though 8:30 on Saturday morning. ouch!).
I overslept this morning. I hope it went well!


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SBY woos Malaysian investors to invest in clean energy
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The government appears to be serious about cutting its dependency on fossil fuel and pursuing the use of alternative energy derived from biofuel.
As part of efforts to expedite the development of bio-fuel plants in the country before 2009, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held meetings last Friday with Malaysia's top energy companies, offering incentives for them to invest in bio-energy.
Top executives from Genting Plantation and Biodiesel; Sime Darby Berhad; Khazanah Finance, Telecommunications and Infrastructure; and Petronas met Susilo in turn prior to a roundtable discussion held by the Kuala Lumpur Business Club -- an influential lobby group in Kuala Lumpur.
Speaking after a meeting, Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said that among incentives the government could offer were the role of the state gas and oil company Pertamina and state power firm PT PLN as stand-by off-takers that would buy biofuel produced from future plants.
Purnomo also said that a team would soon draw up regulations that would ease the way for foreign companies to invest in the bio-energy sector. "We hope that all the necessary regulations will be ready by the year 2008 and we can start production in 2009," Purnomo said.
Industry Ministry Fahmi Idris said separately that other revised regulations would concern, among other things, income tax and land.
"We consider the biofuel industry to be strategic and labor-intensive and thus deserving of special treatment," Fahmi said.
The government has said it expects that the use of biofuel will make up 10 percent of the country's energy consumption by 2009, enough to reduce the burden of the state budget in shouldering the fuel subsidy allocation.
Purnomo said that among companies that had agreed to set up biodiesel plants in Indonesia was Genting Berhard, also known as one of the leaders in Malaysia's hospitality and leisure industry.
"Genting has agreed to invest for 1 million hectares of land. We don't know where as yet, but it will definitely be outside Java," Purnomo said.
The chairman of the biodiesel division of Genting, Berhad Lim Kok Thay, said the company was greatly interested in investing in biofuel and his company would soon build biodiesel plants in Indonesia.
"We are hoping that we can cross the bridge and I told the President that I would jump on the next plane to invest there," Lim said.
He said that Genting was no stranger to the biodiesel business. "We have invested in the field without being too well-known. We are in fact Malaysia's leading company in biodiesel," he said.
Lim, however, will remain cautious about investing here.
"The President did invite us to participate in the so-called green energy industry, but we have to be careful in terms of what biodiesel means."
Speaking during a roundtable discussion with the KLBC, Yudhoyono said that resorting to biofuel was part of the government's efforts to strengthen the security of the country's energy supply.
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Judge Sends Fegan Lawsuit To Arbitration, Taking Case Out Of Public Forum
L.A. County Superior Judge Michael Stern yesterday granted a motion by ISE CEO Hank Ratner and other employees of the agency to compel to arbitration former ISE Basketball President Dan Fegan's allegations that they interfered with his contracts with NBA player clients. Stern granted the motion, noting that the arbitration provisions in Fegan's employment contracts with ISE are "pretty broad." The decision moved the increasingly acrimonious legal battle between the agent and his former employer out of the public forum, for now. Fegan and ISE are currently involved in a private JAMS arbitration in which the parties are pressing their legal claims against each other. Fegan was fired from his position as ISE Basketball President on March 10. Fegan alleges that he was wrongfully terminated and that ISE orchestrated a "Machiavellian conspiracy" against him in which they tried to steal his clients, among other things. ISE claims that the agency was forced to fire him because he was running "a side business" and attempted to steal the basketball practice back after he sold to the agency for $20M. The arbitration on those claims is expected to proceed in April, and Stern set a hearing for September '18 to resolve unfinished issues after the arbitration is completed. "I am going to stay this action," Stern said. "If there is anything left after the arbitration proceedings conclude, this will be here," he said.


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The Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program will have its annual Adult Education Graduation for GED® and Non-traditional High School Diploma recipients on Wednesday, May 17th, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Northeast Alabama Agri-Business Center in Rainsville. The graduation will honor all GED® and Non-traditional High School Diploma recipients from DeKalb, Jackson and Marshall Counties. Through adult education, many individuals have had the opportunity to obtain a high school equivalency credential, which has enabled them to secure or upgrade their employment or attend college or technical school. The Adult Education Graduation is one way to express congratulations to those students who have worked so hard to accomplish their goals.
Any adult (including those who did not attend adult education classes) who has successfully completed the GED® Test or the Non-traditional High School Diploma requirements and has not previously participated in a graduation is invited to be a part of this ceremony. All family and friends are also welcome to attend the graduation exercises. Those interested in participating in the Adult Education Graduation or anyone needing more information should contact the Northeast Alabama Adult Education Program at 256-638-2957 or 256-228-0021. If participating, please notify the office by May 16th.


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As I entered the room of 20 second graders at Bondeni center, I was greeted with smiling children who then proceeded to clap and shout "Wow!" and gestured their hands towards me. This is a routine "welcome" for guests in the classrooms. They would stand and sing a song and recite Bible verses.
As a second grade teacher myself, I was so thrilled to observe and see what happens in the classroom on a regular basis in Bondeni. The room was extremely small, hot, and had a small square where light beamed through the metal roof. In the front, the teacher had a chalkboard, a small desk, and old curriculum books. The students sat close to each other on wooden benches.
The teacher proceeded to teach the students about harmful and helpful animals. As the kids answered, they stood up and answered in a very respectful way. If the teacher responded, "Good job!", the students would clap a few times. The lesson was dialogue and a few main ideas written on the board.
I was very humbled by being a part of the classroom and seeing the daily hard work these teachers put in – 6 days week, 8-4 daily, and never had breaks. The teachers had very little material and visual aides to help them teach, but I could tell the students loved school and were learning every day. My favorite part, was when they stood and recited Bible verses with such joy!
Our team brought children's books for the Pangani center and they will be placing them in their library to share among the schools. The lady who is the librarian was so excited! She said, "This is an answer to prayer." Such little things I take advantage of…I have so many books in my classroom with easy access for my students all of the time.
I look forward to many more interactions with the teachers in Bondeni this week, model/share lessons, and work with the students. I'm excited to see how God will use me this week at the school. I also was very blessed to spend the afternoon in the slum, interacting with the people in the community with "Bringing the Light."
I'm very grateful for everyone – as you have been such a wonderful encouragement to me and my team here in Kenya. I have loved reading encouraging notes given to me, knowing we are being prayed for, and your support in every way.


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Atlanta, June 13, 2019 — CEDAR CX Technologies (CEDAR), a leading provider of hosted managed services for Customer Experience (CX), attended the FIS Connect conference at the QEII Conference Centre, Westminster, London on June 12-13.
CEDAR SVP of Sales and Business Development, Richard Bishop, along with partners from FIS and several clients, presented, "You Talkin' To Me?" – The Criticality of Customer Communications During Digital Transformation June 13.
The session focused on the principles and attributes of great digital communication in the context of today's changing financial servicing ecosystems. Financial institutions can leverage these focused areas during their Digital Transformation Journey to examine and improve personalized and actionable communications with customers, an essential step to help win and retain a loyal customer base.
"There are many challenges we see managing customer communications that impact customer experience, operational efficiency, and governance. These challenges, when properly addressed, create tremendous opportunities for financial institutions to improve their customer experience, reduce technology debt, and increase controls over their customer communications. I am looking forward to hearing various client perspectives as well as sharing our view on the importance of customer communications during digital transformation."
— Richard Bishop, SVP, Sales at CEDAR
Bishop and Solution Sales Engineer, Luis Domenge, also demonstrated CEDAR's unified DCCM platform to FIS Connect attendees during the conference.
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About FIS
For more information about FIS, visit www.fisglobal.com.
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Award-Winning Author and Coach
Written by Lesley Lawson Botez on Tuesday 24th March 2015.
I was interviewed about love over 40 by Le Matin Dimanche in the run up to Valentine's Day. The article can be viewed here.
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Stainless steel pipe clips (P-clips) for mounting hoses and pipes in and around the boat. These are manufactured with a stainless steel inner band and a protective rubber sheeve to give the best combination of strength and security. Our stainless steel pipe clips come in a range of sizes from 5mm to 44mm covering most applications from fuel lines to waste pipes and water pipes. Use these stainless steel pipe clips to secure long hose or pipe runs to and from marine engines such as for fuel lines, water cooling lines which might be susceptible to damage or loosening from vibrations during use. Also great to just hold pipe routes neatly and out of the way in and around bilges or engine bay compartments. The inner stainless steel band provides a strong construction, while the protective rubber covering ensures that the band will not cut into or damage the pipe. These pipe clips can be used to secure copper pipes, hydraulic circuits, fuel lines, water cooling pipes, waste pipes from heads units or many other uses around the boat. These are manufactured in the UK by the makers of Jubilee clips, so rest assured that the quality of these parts is second to none. Because of their stainless steel construction, our P-clips are good for life when properly installed so there is no need to worry about corrosion and replacement. This makes them a great choice for vintage and classic cars in addition to their primary marine use. For securing out stainless steel pipe clips, see also our range of stainless steel fixings including self-tapping screws, set-screws and nyloc nuts. For marine use, please take care when drilling holes to secure these P-clips in bilge areas that no damage of the primary hull structure occurs. If in doubt please get in touch with us or a qualified marine engineer.


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This film marks a homecoming of sorts for director Yuthlert Sippapak. Like his characters, childhood friends who reminisce about the good, old days growing up together, he is from the town Loei (of which Chiang Khan is a district). And like Yuthlert, his protagonist here, Tookkae (Kao Jirayu La-ongmanee), is a film lover whose passion takes him, circuitously, into show business.
Tookkae's nostalgia includes times spent sweetly with a girl named Pang (Chontida Asavahame), whom he still fancies. A script he writes fatefully throws him and Pang back together again. Ostensibly a story about a boy pursuing the girl of his dreams – and out of his league – the film also pays homage to a bygone era of classic Thai cinema, including tributes such as one for 1970s Thai director and poster artist Somboonsuk Niyomsiri, aka Piak Poster.
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About eNigeria Conference, Exhibitions and Awards
eNigeria is Nigeria's annual Information Technology (IT) summit by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders from the private and public sector as well as Non-Governmental Organizations. It serves as a platform for ICT awareness creation, developing appropriate framework and setting goals for best practices in order to encourage appropriate positioning of Nigeria in the global Information Society.
Eleven editions of this summit have been held with each contributing to the development in the IT sector in the country. The 2018 edition focused more on the new strategic vision through the Ease of Doing Business Initiative and the signed Executive Order on "Made in Nigeria" goods. The outcome of this conference has led to the engagement of stakeholders on developing a National Mobile Big Data Analytic Strategy Framework and a good number of key initiatives that will revolutionize the Nigerian economy through innovative deployment of new technologies.
The 2019 edition of the conference will offer an avenue for assessing existing opportunities and challenges across several sectors of the Nigerian economy with the theme "Leveraging Technology and Indigenous Innovation to Attain the Sustainable Development Goals". The discussions will focus on the following sub-themes:
- Creating New Job Opportunities and Economic development through Technological Innovation
- Harnessing Indigenous Innovation and Creativity for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria
- Leveraging Disruptive Innovation for Achieving Good Health, National Security, Anti-corruption, and Sustainable Energy Systems
- Improving Indigenous Technological Innovation for Building Sustainable Cities and Communities
- Implications of Data Protection Regulation for Open Data, Big Data Analytics, and Smart Initiatives in Building a Productive National Economy.


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The United Kingdom: An Excellent Country for Erasmus Internship
October 17, 2014
Article by: Hacı Mehmet Boyraz (Turkey)
Edited by: Stefan Alijevikj, Tatiana Mrugová
In Turkey, there is a question "Who knows better: the one travelling more or the one reading more?". After his Erasmus Internship in the UK, the young university student Hacı Mehmet Boyraz from Turkey says, that the one who travels more knows better, because as in his situation, he touched the things he saw in the pages directly, and now he is writing his own observations and experiences. This is Hacı's 4-months Erasmus Internship story where he explains how to enjoy in the UK as well as provides some relevant information about his internship experience:
I am studying International Relations with Political Science and Public Administration as a double-major student at Gediz University in İzmir. In my first year at the university, I decided to make a research in the UK, but as you know, conducting a research in the UK is expensive. In the time when I was thinking about this, thankfully, the Erasmus Office of the university declared, that the exam for those students who were interested in having Erasmus or Erasmus Internship abroad would take place, so I applied to take this exam and passed it. However, the main issue was not based on passing the exam; the problem was in regards to where I would get my Internship. Luckily, I found a professor, the Leader of the Politics and Applied Global Ethics Group of Leeds Beckett University, who accepted me as a research assistant in the Group.
Because it was my first time in the UK, I had some problems with accommodation. Before coming to the UK, as much as I remember, most of the dormitories were closed, so the best and cheapest choice for accommodation in the UK is always to search "Rooms for rent" online. In this way I found a big and cheap room. I was sharing the home with 5 Polish people who were all really nice and helpful
I have finished my Erasmus Internship a few weeks ago. During the Internship, I worked with many important social scientists at the Leeds Beckett University. This opportunity changed my mind towards academia. With their support, I have written approximately 20 works including articles, corner posts and interviews with well-known people living in the UK and Turkey. Moreover, beyond my job at Leeds Beckett University, I visited Oxford University – African Studies Centre, and University of London – School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). I was really excited about visiting these institutions because both of them host the most important experts on African studies, which was one of my research areas, as well as experts on the EU, Conflict Resolution, and Turkish Foreign Policy.mladiinfo
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What makes a great wedding? How do you define a successful wedding? Well, that's the million-dollar question, isn't it?
As a professional wedding planner for almost a decade now, we'd say that the success of a wedding is truly client-specific and there's no exact secret formula to the best wedding reception there is. The world of wedding demands are ever changing too, there are trends involved, but ultimately people also want a touch of timeless, classic and eternally-fresh to their wedding.
If the answer falls short of your expectation, fret not because therein lies the beauty of wedding planning. You, as the couple, get to have 100% say in creating your own dream wedding. Whether it's a small intimate one or a grand magnificent event, the sky is the limit here. Nowadays, gone are the perception of a certain bar of the perfect wedding, which makes wedding planning that much more exciting!
We always encourage couple to talk to one another, discuss with us and get involved in the making of their dream wedding. Because a wedding planning is a very enjoyable right, all you need is a reliable transport and trusted companion. The rest is creativity, expertise and dedication- all of the things that make your one vision comes true. All of the things that we, Prime EO, live for.
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Following the audio presentation of "Women's Voices, Can you Hear us Now" that was taped at the Conference on World Affairs, four very impressive women will lead a 45-minute panel discussion.
The event will be hosted by the Longmont Progressive Center on Thursday, September 8th at 6:30 PM. The Longmont Progressive Center is located at 723 Main Street.
The four accomplished women speakers are:
Tina Packer, founding artistic director of Shakespeare & Company, is one of the country's foremost experts on Shakespeare and theatre arts. She created Shakespeare & Company in 1978 to be an American company of the highest standard that holds language at its center.
Nina Alvarez is an award-winning television journalist, producer, and filmmaker. Her experience spans from network news to reality to feature documentary, working in Latin America, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
Kavita N. Ramdas served as president and CEO of the Global Fund for Women from 1996 to 2010. She currently serves as a senior advisor to the Global Fund for Women. Last fall, she was appointed visiting scholar and fellow to Stanford University's Center for Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) and the Center for Philanthropy and Civil Society (PACS). Ramdas also chairs the Expert Working Group of the Global Leaders Council for Reproductive Health of the Aspen Institute.
Jihan "Gigi" Ibrahim is a 24-year-old citizen journalist and political activist with the revolutionary socialists in Egypt. She participated in the planning and preparation for the recent demonstrations there, living in the now-famous Tahrir Square and talking to representatives from the foreign media.


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Difference Between Whole Grains and Refined Grains
The classifications of grains are refined grain and whole grain. Majority of the foods we eat comes from grains such as bread, porridge, pasta, breakfast cereals and even tortillas. All such revenues are composed of grains such as wheat, maize meal of rice, barley or another cereal grain. The grains can classify as refined grains and whole grains according to their processing. Whole grains are chosen over refined grains because of many reasons (typically because of health benefits). Let us see what the difference between whole grains and refined grains is.
A grain has three main body parts
Bran – it is the outer protective layer which is rich in fiber and foods.
Germ – is part of the seed and now it is rich in vitamins and minerals as it is able to support the new life.
Endosperm contains energy in the form of proteins and starches.
Whole grains are so called because they are whole and all three main parts are intact. That is why they are nutritious and healthy for our bodies. Refined grains are polished and have a perfect texture, but in the process lose their germ and bran. What is done must then add the grains with supplements such as vitamins and minerals to grind after the fact but they do not always have the same nutritional value as whole grains.
So, refined grains have an improved look and quality also a longer shelf life before sale, but they lose the central nutrients such vitamin B, iron and fiber.
Whole grains are other far more nutritious and healthy than refined grains. Our bodies get more vitamin B, folic acid and E than refined grains. Some very central minerals like magnesium and zinc that are present in whole grains, refined grains are removed so they lose much of their nutritional value. Whole grains, fiber containers are good for our bodies as they help us in reducing our weight. It is not possible to add fiber to refined grains in the process they lose due to grinding.
Some examples are whole grain brown rice, porridge oats, popcorn, muesli, whole wheat bread and wild rice. Refined grains examples are white rice, noodles, crackers, spaghetti, macaroni and cornflakes.


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Top 15 Perfumes That Men Love ...
While there might be tons of different perfumes that men love in your collection, are you in search of a brand new scent? Do you have any idea of what the perfumes that men love smell like? I've got the perfect list for you! I've got everything from Vera Wang all the way to Juicy Couture!
1. Live in Love by Oscar De La Renta
The very first of my top 10 perfumes that men love has got to start out with Oscar de la Renta! This scent is all about beauty, all about romance and all about floral notes! It's got top notes of hyacinth, galbanum, bergamot and lily of the valley. It's also got some woody notes in it, from cedar to amber and musk – it's a great scent for date night!


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Des Moines Parent Spotlight: Molly Lechtenberg
This week we are spotlighting one of the owners and founders of Breathe Physical Therapy & Wellness. Molly's passion and drive to help women feel physically well are needed in our community. She "gets it" when we have a million other things on our plates. Molly also introduced me to dry needling! Never heard of it? It is a lifesaver. Get all the details here. Learn more about Breathe, Molly's family and her best parenting advice for all of us
Give us a little background of your family and personal life! How many kids do you have? Have you lived in Des Moines all your life?
I am a Sioux City native that fell in love with Des Moines during physical therapy school at Des Moines University. I always knew I wanted to come back to make Des Moines my permanent home. I did traveling physical therapy around the U.S. for about 4 years before my husband and I returned to Des Moines. We've now been living here for nearly 6 years. During the first week of living here, we knew we would never want to leave!
We have two girls, Lennon who is 3.5 and Lexi who is 1.5 years old. They are two of the best humans on earth, have a fierce love for each other, and make me laugh every day. They also make me a little crazy sometimes, too. I cannot wait to see the impact they have in the world.
What is your business, and what do you do?
I am one of the owners of Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness where our mission is to help ALL women live the vibrant, active lifestyle they deserve. We help women have a more comfortable pregnancy, an easier delivery, and recover their pelvic floor and core afterward. We help with all things TMI: peeing your pants, constipation, pain with sex, and pelvic pain. We also help women (and some men!) get rid of migraines and neck/shoulder/back/hip/knee pain so they can play with their kids, jump, or get back into running/lifting/horseback riding without anything holding them back.
We have a team of the most amazing, smart, talented, and caring physical therapists who take the time to listen to each and every woman that walks in our doors.
We do super cool things like dry needling to get rid of muscle knots, biofeedback for your pelvic floor (basically a video game for your vagina to see if you can relax and contract those muscles!), and detail oriented yoga for Physical Therapists.
Why did you become a small business owner?
My first daughter was 6 months old when I decided I had to open my own business in order to live the life I wanted (and deserved!) I had a traumatic delivery with her, including pelvic floor injury, and I didn't know what to do with my body. I didn't know how to heal. I didn't know how I should prepare if I wanted to have another baby and NOT have that same kind of experience. I thought "I'm in the medical field and I have no idea what is going on, how are other women figuring this stuff out?" I also wanted more time with her. I couldn't work 40+ hours a week anymore and find any work/life balance.
Professionally, I was in a job where I did not feel appreciated. I hadn't had a raise in 4 years and had only had benefits taken away. I thought about leaving the physical therapy world completely, maybe becoming a medical device salesperson. I felt that glass ceiling closing in on me hard. I had a doctorate level of education, and nowhere else to go.
One August night, my PT school classmate, Libby Trausch, and I met up and decided the time was NOW. We were both ready to take the leap at the same time. She has had 3 babies and was already helping women recover after giving birth. Looking back, I am so proud of how brave I was. I knew in my gut that we would be successful, even if others doubted us.
Where is your favorite place to take your children to play indoors?
I am off every Tuesday to spend the whole day with my girls. I HIGHLY encourage every mom (and dad) to have a day off during the week or a half day. Find a way to make it work! We love going to any library, the Science Center, and Costco (they love Costco, does that count?!) I am very happy to make all the messes inside our house. We do tons of painting, baking, and play dough.
Where is your favorite place to take your children to play outdoors?
We are so fortunate to live on the bike path. This is the summer for exploring the city parks via biking. The girls love having snacks and Disney music blasting in the Burley. We always stop somewhere for a frozen treat, like Menchie's. We live in a neighborhood full of kids so our yards are always full of them running around and it makes my heart happy. We have a big swing in our front yard that our girls play on for hours every single day.
Parent's day/night out. Describe your perfect parent only day/night out in Des Moines.
We are horrid at going out and doing things alone. I'm ashamed to say it has happened maybe 4 times in 3.5 years. I am going to find a babysitter RIGHT NOW and schedule something. Here is what we will do: Go golfing all morning on a perfectly sunny, not too hot summer day where there are no bugs. We have lunch at a non-kid friendly restaurant with cold & delicious craft beer. We get to go home for a nap and then out for an afternoon action movie. I eat all the popcorn.
What are some tips on juggling parenthood, working, and personal life?
I am surrounded by people who "get it", and if you're going to juggle all the things, you better be surrounded by people that "get it" too. My family is my number one priority, and I know it is the priority of all those I work with. I have the most amazing business partner, doing the same juggling act. We support each other. We make mistakes and move on. I am learning to not be so hard on myself, about EVERYTHING. I have open and honest communication with my husband and everyone else in my life. And, I apologize a lot.
What is your number one parenting tip?
I always tell new and expecting moms to NOT read the books because you just have to figure out what works for you and your child. I read all the books and got super stressed out when things didn't go as the book said they would. I put too much pressure on myself and my baby. Now that my girls are out of the baby phase, sleep is the most important thing. If I don't sleep I can be a rage monster, to my kids and my husband. I am learning to ask for and accept help.
Mostly, know that you're doing a great job. There are days when I can't remember the last time my girls ate a vegetable, and so I make sure they have one that day, but I am giving myself a lot of grace to not be PERFECT. We eat well balanced meals MOST of the time, but definitely love ice cream and mac & cheese. Some nights we all stay up too late, but then correct it the next night.
My most favorite thing to keep life in perspective is my nightly ritual with my 3.5-year old where we each share our favorite part of the day. And THAT is my favorite part of the day.
Family picture of a recent trip to Colorado. My Lexi does NOT like selfies!
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When I was a child, one of my uncles made himself a tidy profit by purchasing a challenging* piece of property, and then having a super creative house built on it. (Sadly, he was never a very close relation, but that's not the point right now.)
*The lot had a stream running through it, was an odd shape, perched on a slight hill, at a sharp curve in a difficult road. The home was a unique and genius structure.
What I woke up hearing (and seeing) this morning, was about us employing these same cleaver and thoughtful ways. Except, instead of doing it with greed in mind, we're reaching higher.
To (re) build in a new way.
It was suggested yesterday that we are beginning a new cycle, we are spiraling up. There's been an end, from which we could be free. Now, we go forward. Into a fresh start.
Our daily draw helps us. With simplistic brilliance. (This is one of my favorites, everything about it is healing and encouraging.)
"Goddess of Knowledge ~
'Start to apply what you already know;
Trust your intuition.'
Some two thousand five hundred years ago, Plato, the great ancient Greek philosopher wrote, 'All learning is simply recollection.'
While study is important, remember also that all you truly need to know is inside you.
The Goddess of Knowledge has appeared in your reading today to encourage you to start to put all the wonderful knowledge that you already posses to good use. You do not need to do further courses and obtain further certificates or accreditation in order to be effective in the work you would like to do.
Simply start doing it now. Start to apply what you already know, and trust your intuition. Focus on love and light and ask the universe to guide you.
When your intentions and motivations are driven by love, the universe and the Goddess of Knowledge will help you act in the best interests of all concerned."
Today's Deck:
Angels, Gods, and Goddesses Oracle Cards by Toni Carmine Salerno
Today's Sharing:
is THIS BOOK, which I just finished today. Almost all of it takes place in Oregon!


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Acquired: Other (stray, given cat by friend etc.)
Gender: Female
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Posted Jun 08, 2015
I have always seen myself as a Dog person, having grown up with and around them, and as such a was a little averse to the thought of getting a cat. Granted, I had no choice in the matter, since the cat came with my girlfriend when she moved in, some two years ago.
It proved, however, that I was fretting over nothing: I simply love our little black monster that claims to be a cat. She's mischievous, cute, funny, weird and can be a real pain, but I love her.
When she first moved in to the apartment she was very sceptical to both her new surroundings and to me, but as she grew more confident and comfortable, she's also grown more fond of me: to my girlfriends' delight, and we now get along like the best of friends, so long as I provide food at a reasonable rate (which, according to her, should be every other hour).
Having a cat as a indoor pet is wonderful and fun, and surprisingly low-maintenance. Provide a clean litter box, healthy portions of food and water
make sure to take time to play with her and they'll love you!
About one year after I got the cat, I decided to realise a life-long dream of having my own dog, and despite our (me and my girlfriend, that is) doubt of whether the cat would get along with the dog, we bought a male puppy. After some initial scepticism, and a lot of sniffing, the cat took to the dog and they get along very well!
All in all, life with a cat is great: you get a low-maintenance friend who might not be the most cosy and cuddly of beasts, but most definitely one of the most fun.
On a final note: if you plan on getting both a cat and a dog, I recommend getting the dog as a puppy and, if possible, the cat while he/she is still a kitten. The odds of them getting along will be a lot better if the get to know each other while at least one of them is still very young.


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Pengumuman Kegiatan Operasional EDII ditengah Wabah Corona
EDII Jakarta – PT EDI Indonesia (EDII) menerapkan kebijakan-kebijakan dalam menjalankan operasional di tengah wabah Virus Corona/Covid-19. Hal tersebut di sampaikan oleh Direktur Utama EDII, E. Helmi Wantono (15/3). Helmi, menerapkan beberapa kebijakan …
Pelindo II Subsidiary Offers Ease of Business to Bonded Zone Entrepreneurs
Jakarta – PT EDI Indonesia (EDII), a subsidiary of Pelindo II, invited dozens of business people or entrepreneurs of bonded zones and companies with Import Facility for Export Purposes (KITE), Bonded Warehouses (GB) and Bonded Logistics Center (PLB).
EDII Collaborates with Intraco (Bangladesh) Ltd.
EDII Jakarta – EDI Indonesia explores the potential for cooperation with Intraco (Bangladesh) Ltd in the implementation of the National Single Window in Bangladesh. The exploration of this collaboration is a follow-up to the meeting held by PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) / IPC with Intraco (Bangladesh) Ltd which was then outlined in the signing of the Joint Agreement (MoU) some time ago
EDII played a role in MoU between IPC and Intraco Ltd.
IPC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intraco Ltd. In order to explore the potential for IPC Group business development in Bangladesh including the transformation of the container terminal to be carried out by PT IPC Terminal Container and the implementation of Bangladesh National Single Window handled by PT Electronic Data Interchange Indonesia (PT EDII).
Innovation is a reflection of professionalism and energy
EDII Jakarta – PT Electronic Data Interchange Indonesia has professional, energetic and expert human resources in each fields, to be ready to support and nurture developments in technology and industry trends 4.0.
EDII Implement the Management Development Program
EDII Jakarta – PT Electronic Data Interchange Indonesia Indonesia held a Management Development Program (MDP) event which was previously attended by 7 participants, now increasing to 11 participants.


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This article, which provides the first complete exposition of the saddlepoint method to the calculation and management of portfolio losses, in an environment that is quite general and therefore applicable to many asset classes and many models, is divided into two parts. First, it discusses the construction of the distribution of losses, which is an essential ingredient of valuing collateralised debt obligation tranches and calculating risk measures at different levels of confidence. Second, the article examines where the risk is coming from, which more formally means the sensitivity of risk to asset allocation – an idea that is fundamental to portfolio theory and risk management, and which is at the heart of the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
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Cognitive big data: survey and review on big data research and its implications. What is really "new" in big data?
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce and define Cognitive Big Data as a concept. Furthermore, it investigates what is really "new" in Big Data, as it seems to be a hyped-up concept that has emerged during recent years. The purpose is also to broaden the discussion around Big Data far beyond the common 4V (velocity, volume, veracity and variety) model. Design/methodology/approach – The authors established an expert think tank to discuss the notion of Big Data, identify new characteristics and re-think what really is new in the idea of Big Data, by analyzing over 60 literature resources. They identified typical baseline scenarios (traffic, business processes, retail, health and social media) as a starting point from which they explored the notion of Big Data from different perspectives. Findings – They concluded that the idea of Big Data is simply not new and recognized the need to re-think a new approach toward Big Data. The authors also introduced a five-Trait Framework for "Cognitive Big Data", socio-technical system, data space, data richness, knowledge management (KM)/decision-making and visualization/sensory presentation. Research limitations/implications – The viewpoint is centered on cognitive processes as KM process. Practical implications – Data need to be made available in an understandable form for the right application context and in the right portion size that it can be turned into knowledge and eventually wisdom. The authors need to know about data that can be ignored, data that they are not aware of (dark data) and data that can be fully utilized for analysis (light data). In the foreground is the extension of human mental capabilities and data understandability. Social implications – Cognitive Big Data implies a socio-technological knowledge system. Originality/value – Introduction of cognitive Big Data as concept and framework.
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Today arvrNET solutions, part of DunavNET company, participate at Technology for Marketing event in London in partnership with Homepage digital marketing agency.
The company's presentation focused on Augmented and Virtual Reality Solutions, as well as Serious Gaming that especially marketing companies can find beneficial.
So far DunavNET developed its reputation for IoT solutions (Internet of Things) that create smarter cities and rural areas for people and businesses. Today the good piece of news reached the company headquarters as Microsoft awarded DunavNET for the first accomplished IoT project on Microsoft Azure.
Visitors at Technology for Marketing event had the opportunity to hear key insights in the dominant industry from Deon Newman, CMO & VP Marketing , IBM Watson Internet of Things; Ritesh Patel, EVP & CDO, Ogilvy CommonHealth Worldwide; Renaud Visage, Co-Founder & CTO, Eventbrite and many more.
Alongside with Technology for Marketing eCommerce expo takes place as well as Customer Contact expo.
To see preview of solutions that we can create for you, look at the official page of arvrNET solutions for TFM 2016.


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Consented Childcare!!! Wairau
Consented Childcare!!! Wairau
Fantastic opportunity for a childcare centre operator to secure a prime position in this exciting mixed-use re-development. Resource consent obtained Sep 2019 for 100 child facility.
Complimentary businesses are planned to include: Children's Entertainment, Medical Centre/Specialists, Pharmacy, Office, Entertainment, Gym, Pilates, Yoga, Café/Restaurant etc.
Operators are invited to express interest asap and secure what will be an anchor tenancy in this exciting project.
Indoor area: 500m² (approx.) plus outdoor play area of 500m² (approx.), suitable for up to 100 children.
Site has elevated, road front profile, within the Wairau Valley's growth corridor. The property is located in a prominent and accessible area, neighbouring an established food retail strip, with further large format food retail premises located next door and Southern Cross Healthcare just around the corner.
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Cardsharp 2 knife – the sharpest and lightest utility knife in the world (the first real innovation in penknives since the first folding knife, which has been around for more than 2,000 years ):
With size of a credit card, the CardSharp 2 utility knife is superlight, suprlight, and supersafe. The extra long stainless steel surgical blade ensures longer lasting rust free sharpness. The superlight polypropylene body includes a built-in protective sheath that helps prevent injury or blunting. CardSharp 2 is an ingenious conversation piece. Other highlights: stiffer, non-slip armor rubber body and unique safety lock.


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Dubai Technology
Principal Technical Consultant
About us
Reaktor is a partner for forward-thinking companies and organizations. We reimagine businesses, and design and build tomorrow's digital products. Our full range of consultancy services include expertise from high level business strategy to hands-on product design and development.
We pride ourselves on a culture that is open, respectful and human. Reaktorians are a friendly, curious bunch – in addition to being some of the sharpest minds around. Doing what others consider unrealistic is our bread and butter.
At Reaktor, we constantly challenge ourselves and our clients to achieve the best possible outcome. While working in Dubai, you will get to work on a variety of exciting projects and be a part of a unique community of passionate professionals. All while enjoying more than 3,500 hours of sunlight per year.
About you
You are an analytical thinker and a quick learner. You have a business mindset, good communication skills, and are a self-starter. You enjoy being autonomous and having the freedom and responsibility to make your own choices.
In this role, you will be working in small teams to design, document and deliver digital services for our clients in the Middle East (mainly, Dubai). You'll work in close collaboration with other like-minded senior tech consultants and designers using various technologies to solve our customers' problems. You'll also be expected to guide our clients in the right direction and steer the project towards success.
Being a small office, you'll also have the chance to grow with the team and play a part in developing our unique company culture. We work as a flat organisation and the problems we face change constantly. You'll need to use your own initiative to get things done.
What you'll be doing
As a Principal Technical Consultant, you can expect to:
- Work on and lead complex projects with several stakeholders
- Discuss and understand our clients functional/non-functional business requirements
- Design, present and implement new systems and solutions for our customers needs using the technologies that you think are best suited for the case
- Take ownership of the quality and usability of your solutions
- Be a team player in a highly collaborative environment
The essential tech
- Professional experience leading small/large tech teams
- Professional knowledge of at least one general-purpose programming language (Java, JavaScript, Python, Typescript, Scala, Swift, Kotlin, Dart, etc.)
- Professional knowledge on at least one cloud architecture stack (GCP, Azure, AWS, etc.)
- Professional experience with recent cloud infrastructure tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm, Serverless, Terraform, Rancher, etc.
- Professional experience building automated pipelines
- Professional experience designing, deploying and maintaining distributed systems including multiple services with relational and non-relational databases
- Practical knowledge of Kanban, Scrum and agile methodologies
What we offer
- Comprehensive health benefits plan
- Competitive salary
- 25 days/year flexible vacation time
- Onboarding trip to Finland as soon as you start
- Bi-annual company trip
- Team events to have some fun together
- Weekly team lunch
- Snacks, drinks and coffee


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Insurance is like electricity. Or water. Or any other commodity.
At least that's what most "non-insurance" people think, right?
Of course, we know this isn't true and that one size policy doesn't fit all. But, as independent insurance agencies, is it even possible to break through the "save 15%" noise to get others outside the industry to see it like we do?
I think so.
Back to basics – it's about people, right?
I'd argue that it's all about relationships. Personal, trust-based, in-it-for-the-long-term relationships.
After all, isn't that what you really offer?
Over the past 15+ years, I've worked with hundreds of agencies across the country. And, fortunately, for most, "relationships" aren't the problem. Get them in front of someone and they're golden!
However, today, with all of the in-your-face marketing, social media and general "noise" out there, breaking through and getting into a position of establishing those relationships is where most agencies fall flat.
Simply put, the landscape has changed. It's not like it was when my dad started his career at Chubb in the 70's. It's much different. Much more competitive. Much more confusing.
And, let's be honest, much scarier.
5 ideas to get you thinking differently
Here are a few ideas for being different in today's always-on, 24/7 world.
You, smiling
New flash! Business is about people. So, wouldn't it make sense to feature your employees on your website? I think so!
It's simple, isn't it? People want to do business with people. And, for independent agencies, this is a HUGE selling point – especially when compared to 1-800 numbers that most of the big players use.
In fact, did you know that the "About" page is usually the #1 visited page for agency websites? It's true. So, make sure (a) you have one, (b) it's part of a great, mobile-friendly website, and (c) you have photos of happy, smiling employees.
Hello Producer™
Here's a cool one. More and more, your prospects are visiting the agency website to vet the company and learn more. It's a sign of the times.
With Hello Producer™, each producer (or employee) can send prospects a specialized link that customizes the website with that producer's contact information and photo. That way, prospects always know exactly who to contact and how.
It's easier seen than explained. First, click this link:
Notice how the generic contact info is at the top right of the website?
Now, click this link:
See the difference? Every page of the website is now customized with Steve Peck's photo and direct contact information. Pretty cool, right?
Clickable Coverage™
Let's face it, insurance isn't sexy. There, I said it.
So, how do we get non-insurance prospects and clients to understand and value the proper coverage? Clickable Coverage™ is one idea.
Rather than explain it, you can try it for yourself below.
HINT: You can use the gray drop-down menu at the top of the graphic to view other scenes covering Personal Lines, Commercial Lines and more.
Imagine having these scenes on your agency website and sending prospects there to learn more about their risks and related coverage options.
With Clickable Coverage™, you can!
Not only is this a cool way to stand out, but it also helps position insurance in the right way. So, rather than focusing on the cost of the policy, prospects focus on their unique risks and ensuring they're adequately covered.
Sharing content (writing, vlogging and more)
You may already know the power of sharing your expertise in the form of blog articles, social media posts and the like.
In fact, this article is a perfect example of that.
There are so many ways to get yourself (and your agency) out there. You could…
Post status updates on LinkedIn. And, for bonus points, be sure to tag important prospects or clients when you do (just start typing their name). That way, they'll know you're thinking of them.
Write articles on LinkedIn's publishing platform. Click the "Publish a post" button on your main LinkedIn news feed. Here's an example of what an article looks like once it's posted: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141002185522-5069063-50-years-from-now
Record videos and post them online. Ryan Hanley over at Agency Nation has a great post on that here: http://www.agencynation.com/how-to-build-your-own-video-studio-on-budget/
Post articles to your agency blog. You do have a blog, don't you? Not only does this showcase your expertise, but it also helps improve where your website appears in the search rankings. And, even better, it gives you a great resource to use in the future. For example, I can send you to this article I wrote about why email is more powerful than social media. https://forge3.com/articles/the-hidden-power-of-email-relationships/
"Social Proof" (Testimonials, As Featured In…)
If you're in a crowd and everyone started running in one direction, you'd probably follow.
As humans, we tend to follow the crowd. The same goes when buying insurance.
People want to see proof that you're "legit" and that other people have had success with you. To accomplish this, showcase any associations of which you're a member, publications in which you are featured, testimonials from happy clients and any other "social proof" that makes sense. In doing so, you establish credibility.
Here's the bottom line…
It doesn't matter if you embrace some, all or none of these. Life will go on regardless.
Whatever you do, though, keep in mind that the future is always different than the past.
And I want you and your agency to be part of it.


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Piano Tuning and more
When your piano needs attention, you need a piano specialist….
Nada Jasz specialises in piano tuning, piano repairs, piano restorations and piano valuations. Most importantly, she wants to understand your musical aspirations and requirements to give you what you need for your artistic endeavours. She is currently based in Melbourne as Senior Piano Technician for Theme & Variations Piano Services.
Yamaha, Steinway, Schimmel & Kawai pianos are some of the brands Nada frequently tunes and services.
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I have another favorite recipe to share with you. Around Christmas time every year my kids and I make Marshmallow chocolate chip bars. They are exactly how they sound, gooey, and marshmallow goodness. This recipe is so easy, and really takes no skill or much time to make. These are
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Piles, or hemorrhoids that are internal and external, affect numerous adults each year. Talking about hemorrhoids can be an embarrassing subject for many. It doesn't have to be, as hemorrhoids are a very common ailment. Check out these tips to see some common treatments and tips to help you reduce the pain and discomfort of hemorrhoids.
Ice and heat applications can ease hemorrhoid pain. Alternating between ice and heat helps minimize the size of the hemorrhoid and helps it to heal. A 10 minute application of ice can be followed by 20 minutes with a moist heat application for maximum results.
When combating hemorrhoids, you should take special are to avoid exposing the inflamed and irritated tissues to any personal hygiene products that contain fragrances, dyes or essential oils. Even a brief exposure to these ingredients can significantly increase the pain, itchiness, and swelling of your hemorrhoids.
During bowel movements, straining too hard can cause hemorrhoids. To help make your stools pass easier, drink more water and eat less refined foods. The need to strain will also be lessened if you squat during bowel movements. Keep a small stool in the bathroom, and rest your feet on it as you use the toilet. In places throughout the globe where people squat to defecate, there are not many instances of hemorrhoids.
You can use ice to ease hemorrhoid pain. Some hemorrhoids can cause extreme amounts of pain. An ice pack will both decrease pain and reduce swelling. Alternate between an ice pack and a warm compress. You can reduce the size of your hemorrhoids by taking a warm bath before applying an ice pack to the inflamed area.
Hemorrhoids are most often cause by overexertion and strain to the sphincter muscles and surrounding areas. If you suffer from recurring hemorrhoids, you should definitely watch how much your exert the muscles in your anus during bathroom time as well as other activities.
If you are suffering from hemorrhoids, do not rely on certain laxatives to help you relieve constipation! Laxatives are designed to assist with only one bowel movement. If you experience problems with persistent bowel movements, you should change your current diet. This will assist you in maintaining steady, regular bowel movements.
Weight loss can help alleviate pain caused by hemorrhoids. Being too heavy can exacerbate the effects of hemorrhoids. Excess weight can place undue strain and pressure on the veins in your rectal area. Foods that are high in fiber can alleviate pressure, so consider this when choosing a regime for losing weight. However, you shouldn't take laxatives on a regular basis to help you lose weight. This type of weight loss plan is unhealthy. Don't take laxatives regularly to treat hemorrhoids, either; see your doctor if hemorrhoids continue to bother you or your stool continues to be too hard.
These tips have advised you on how to treat or prevent hemorrhoids. Following them can mean being rid of this condition that plagues so many people. The preventive measures can result in your permanently putting hemorrhoids in the past.


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Randolph Health Fitness Center encourages you to guage your current state of physical wellness. We are available to help you in reaching a lifestyle of complete wellness. Try our gallery of interactive photographs of our gym area, private health and group health coaching. The app also includes a purpose-setting function, which comes with its own coach, that will enable you to knock out the completely different runs needed to reach your dream accomplishment. Aim choices include shedding pounds (you'll be able to even choose how many pounds), running a sure race distance or upping your overall health.
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Sure, you must completely wipe down gear, but never use your towel! One research found that sixty three % of train tools on the gym is roofed in rhinoviruses—they cause colds; the machines and gear are additionally crawling with flu germs and the antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria MRSA. Many gyms provide alcohol-based sprays with paper towels or antibiotic wipes to keep issues sanitary—so use them! Different good tips to preserve you healthy when you're getting fit: cover cuts, use a separate towel as a barrier between you and the equipment, and wash your palms post-exercise.
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Tornados and Carrots up the Nose
It's been several weeks since I have done a weekly blog. Ya'll haven't missed a thing. Lots of work, lots of complaining about low-carb, my shins hurt all the time, and I am catching up on all of my shows, so I sit at home a lot.
The most exciting thing that has happened lately?
I get a message when I am in Walgreens:
"Did you know that Lily was in the ER? Don't panic. She has a carrot stuck up her nose."
Walgreens is just across the street from the hospital so we went over there.
I walk in, Lily and Rebecca are sitting there. She said "EESA!! You here!" and her "here" sounds like "HE-UH".
I said "LIL! What did you do?!", and she said "Me stuck a cawwot in my nose"
And...it's out.
Rebecca says it best in her own words:
Let me set the scene for you... I'm sitting at my kitchen table, organizing my music library on my laptop. My daughter is in the living room (open concept house, so we're essentially in the same room) watching Bubble Guppies. She keeps going back and forth from the refrigerator eating out of the vegetable platter that she insisted on bringing home from the grocery store. Then she comes over to me and mumbles something about a carrot and her nose. *Wat* "You put a carrot in your nose?!?" "No mama." *Phew* "I put a piece of a carrot in my nose!"
So I look inside her nose and there is indeed a piece of a carrot stuck up there. And it's pretty damn deep. Like I can barely see it. Apparently she just pushed it until her stubby little finger couldn't reach it anymore. So I'm all "Dude , we have to go to the hospital right now" Which makes her start freaking out because she's scared to go. So I make an attempt to get it out myself. I tried tweezers, a q-tip, a toothpick, making her smell pepper and sneeze, nothing was working. So I'm starting to panic and all I can think is "Didn't I see this on tv once?? Why is my life turning into a sitcom???"
So I put on a bra (because I'm classy like that), throw some clothes on her (that I'm assuming were clean) and texted my husband and my mother where I was going. Thank God I was wearing yoga capris and not my usual plaid pajama pants. Thankfully, we were the only ones in the waiting room, so it didn't take very long. And after about 5 minutes of picking and pulling, the carrot was set free!
Now, I know it doesn't look very large, but you have to remember that she has very tiny toddler nostrils haha. And it was raw, so it was very hard. I'm also not sure why they put it in a cup and gave it to me? But you will be pleased to know that after showing everyone I know, (including Facebook because apparently I'm gonna be that mom) I did indeed throw it away...
I am still on the low-carb way of life. I haven't been blogging it, but I do have the documentation and pics to write the blog if that counts for anything.
14 pounds down so far, but nothing in the blood sugar department. It remains in the low to mid 200's. ONCE it was 112. For like 4 hours. My A1C is down though, and that is what matters the most.
I blogged a few recipes:
The Bombdiggiest Caesar Salad
Beef and Slaw Stir Fry
Shrimp Salsa
Ham, Cheese, and Egg Roll Ups
Spectacular Slow Cooker Cube Steak
Ugly Zucchini "Pizza" Bites
Steak and Mushroom Bites
A Tale of Two Broccoli Casseroles
I fell down the stairs at work.
It was quite embarrassing for people to see me limping with a head bruise and me not having a cool story to accommodate. No bar fight, no saving a nun from a fire....my knee gave out while I was walking down the stairs. I feel knee first on the corner of the stair, and hit my head on the rail.
For shame.
Books 5, 6, 7, 8 of my 50 goal for the year!
Hidden by Casey Hill
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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A Sudden Light by Garth Stein
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
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The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
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Death Comes to Town by K.J. Emrick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sometimes I get overwhelmed with all of the "heavy" books I read, and I need something light. There is still murder of course, but nothing like the serial killer+forensics+save the world books I am used to. I am looking forward to more in this series.
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I read once that if you get ink on your clothes, that toothpaste and a toothbrush will get it right out.
It is true!
But then, you get to go through the rest of the day like this:
Our hand dryer is a fancy Dyson one that when you have to have both hands in it to activate it. I have tried many times to dry my shirt, because I am always looking like my water broke.
I ended up getting a hair dryer and taking off my shirt in my office.
No one thought it was weird I had a hair dryer going with my door closed.
They've been around me too long.
One thing that I discovered I can only get in Alabama?
Diet Grapico. It's bottled by Buffalo Rock, and found only in certain areas of the state.
I have tried unseccessfully to order it from various places, the shipping costs that I have found the cheapest? $39.95. Per case. That was from the Buffalo Rock site itself.
Luckily, I whine about it enough to all of the Guests that are coming from Alabama, and a sweetheart brought me not only TWO cases, but two Alabama koozies.
No charge!
I was way more excited than Scott, and they are for him!
I end with not one, but two tornados.
On a Friday night we were alarmed of bad weather. Phones were charged, a/c was turned down, everyone was watching the news. Around 10:00pm it got bad. Like....bad.
I think Scott was trying to be macho, but he kept insisting that we go to the hotel so "I would feel safer".
I didn't want to get out in it, but I put on shoes and we went. It wasn't so much the rain but the wind. There was debris all over the highway, and we met no cars that I thought was weird, but hey, we were in a tornado warning. We get within a half mile of where you turn off our highway onto the highway that the hotel is on.
Annnnnd......there is a tree across the road.
No way in, no way out. No wonder we didn't meet anyone!
We had to turn around and go back. The power was out, my phone was dwindling down, and I was eating peanut butter straight from the jar.
I was calming down, and then I get a text from my Mother.
Like I wasn't already. And then....
"Bailey is on her way home".
I explained the tree was across the road and she had no way to get home. She needed to go to the hotel, or stay wherever she was.
Then I had a mini panic attack until I knew she was somewhere safe. But not THAT safe! A confirmed tornado touchdown hit right where she was. My boss lady's house suffered damage, her daughter's house, that she has only been in a couple of months, a tree went right through it. Many, many homes and vehicles are still currently tore up.
Tarps everywhere from this storm as I type.
I kept heckling Bailey until I knew she was safe and was going to stay somewhere overnight.
Our power was out for 15 hours. It wasn't bad, I got a lot of laundry folded and put up.
But thank the Lord when it came back on.
Bailey finally made it home.
3 days later, the tornado watch is back, horrendous rain and winds.
I am kinda freaked out, but chill for the most part.
THEN!, Bailey SnapChats me, "If I get stuck in another tornado, Imma be pissed".
I said "MY LORD, don't you ever stay at home!!!!".
She made it safely.
So we're getting back into our groove, and then boom. Sunday. Tornadoes ERR'Where.
At the hotel we had to call every room and bring them down to safety. For 2 hours I had to be calm and all manager like, making sure everyone had what they needed, when inside, I wanted to curl up and cry. There were touch downs, just not at our exact location.
I knew at Scott's job, they have a safe place to be in emergencies, so I didn't worry.
He then tells me when he got home that they never stopped working.
AND THEN!!! Rebecca, Steven, and Lily were right in the heart of it!
Can't white people stay home in tornadoes!!! Am I the only one!!!!!
But once again, no one I know was hurt, and we survived. I ended up staying over at the hotel and watching Wrestlemania.
The Undertaker is done.
It was overwhelming.
Not much else beside work, naps, and an out of town trip:
Weekend Away in Tyler
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Lisa Alexander
I enjoy sports, binge watching TV, food, reading, and slightly bearded men.
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December 2019