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PotNetwork Holding, Inc. (OTC: POTN), through wholly-owned subsidiary Diamond CBD, Inc., this morning reported revenues exceeding $1.6 million for the month of November. As noted in the news release, the company's management team now enters the final stretch of 2017 having developed a "strong and consistent trend for solid growth" by bolstering the popularity of Diamond CBD's products and capturing the attention of celebrities and distinguished media sources nationwide. Demonstrating this growing trend, this morning's update follows PotNetwork's recent inclusion in an article (http://cnw.fm/ai49U) published by The Huffington Post. Titled 'Five Corporations Leading the Way on CBD Industry Revolution', the article summarizes PotNetwork's dedication to research, development and multi-national distribution of premium hemp extracts.
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Potomac Pedalers is a non-profit educational, recreational and social organization for bicycling enthusiasts. We are one of the largest bicycle clubs in the United States, and the largest in the Metropolitan Washington D.C. area. Potomac Pedalers is affiliated with the League of American Bicyclists.
We are a tax-exempt, non-profit organization recognized under IRS code 501(c)3. Click here to view our certification.
Our energies are directed primarily toward providing a weekend ride schedule to accommodate the experience and ability of each member, whether novice or veteran.
Saturday and Sunday rides number more than 1,000 each year, comprehensively covering the variable terrain of the National Capital metropolitan area and the surrounding countryside. Distances typically range from 10 miles to 75 miles, and average speeds range from 8 to more than 20 miles per hour.
After-work rides are offered each weekday evening during the summer, and on or or two weekday evenings during the off-season. We also sponsor several overnight, out-of-town special weekend events and an annual Back Roads Century (with ride distances up to 100 miles).
The purpose and organization of Potomac Pedalers are described in our Bylaws. The Club is governed by an Executive Committee. Its nine members are elected to one- or two-year terms at the Annual Meeting, held each winter. The Executive Committee meets monthly at a time and place determined at the previous month's meeting. Members are welcome to attend these meetings.
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The Government Affairs Committee serves as our liaison to state and local governments. This committee is always seeking interested volunteers to help with advocacy efforts. To get involved, use the Contact form to have your query routed to the proper club contact.
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Let's think about some bad case scenarios where you haven't used usability testing. You pour thousands into developing an app you're sure people are going to love. You've got the design down perfectly, you've stuck to a style guide, and you have your brand consistent across all marketing messages. You've focused on fixing a problem that you know people have, validated your app, compared your app to competitors, the whole she-bang.
And then you put your app to market. People download it and then delete it a few minutes after. Nobody buys your product. Nobody uses your online shop. Nobody leaves a good review.
What happened?
Let's say you never actually tested your app with anyone who might be using it. It never underwent what's called "usability testing," and because of that, you never got any feedback for your app or website. You never actually figured out how people were going to use it, and you never got the chance to hear an outside perspective locate the flaws you were unable to see.
Want to know how to prevent this? Usability testing is the best possible thing you can do before putting your app out into the market to make sure it's ready to go.
What is usability, anyways?
Usability covers several factors, including intuitive design (how easy your app is to use based on the rules of the game other app interfaces utilize), efficiency (how fast somebody can get from opening your app to achieving their goal), memorability (how much your app stands out from the rest), and whether or not the user even likes the app.
When your users first use your app, they're using it to achieve some particular goal. But you already knew this: it's the entire reason you made the app in the first place, to solve some kind of problem you know users and humans actually have. You recognize that your competitors and other apps simply don't know how to solve that problem.
Usability, then, is basically the ease with which somebody can achieve their goal using a particular interface. You want usability to effectively mean that a user can get from point A (usually downloading and opening the app for the first time) to point B (achieving whatever goal your app intends to solve).
You have to think deeper than surface-level when it comes to apps. You can't have just one prototype and assume that it's fool-proof. You need many iterations of your app to find the one that is absolutely the best at doing what it's supposed to do.
If you're not sold yet, then think about it this way: usability equals profit, and if you don't figure out if your app is usable then you can't expect any return on investment.
So what's usability testing?
Usability testing is the means through which you introduce a select focus group to try out your app before you release it into the wilds of the market in an attempt to determine its usability.
It's important to remember that, as the designer or creator or investor of the app, you are not the user. Sure, maybe you will end up using your app for the goal you intend to solve, but you're not the target audience in the end.
How do I conduct usability testing?
1: Define your goals.
Why do you want to conduct usability testing in the first place? Is it to figure out how fun your app is, or how beautiful, or how easy it is to buy something through the shop? Is it to figure out what emotions are engendered from using your app? Frustration? Enjoyment? Sadness? Is it to determine how many bugs your app has, or where it's slow in certain areas? Figure out your goals, methods, and hypothesis before moving forward.
A hypothesis is crucial: create an expectation for how you think the testing will go, and you'll be surprised by the results. And don't fall into confirmation bias. Remember that the point of hypotheses are that you're looking for them to be disproven, not proven. You want cracks to reveal themselves. IT's not about your pride or ego, it's about making sure you have the best product.
2: Create your prototype.
It's important to make sure that you actually have something that people can test. You don't want your app to be drawn on a few pieces of paper that people can look at and then expect them to locate problems where they think they might be. Utilize wireframing, MVPs, and app validation to create something that can be in people's hands.
3: Understand your audience and gather people belonging to that demographic, define your tasks, and test.
Know your people. If you've completed your app using user stories, then you know the likely audience you hope to use your app. If it's a food delivery app, then you know that you'll want to target people who don't want to cook and would rather order food. Think college students, or busy parents. If it's a shoe vendor, then think about what kinds of shoes you're selling. Athletic? Stylish? Work shoes? Know your audience, and then find 5-10 people who fit that audience and ask them to join your focus group.
It's best to conduct the test in a suitable location where you can videotape their reactions and have an interviewer walk them through the app, asking them about specific components, directing them to complete specific tasks, and facilitating feedback and asking questions. If you can't find a location, then figure out how you can meet them where they are.
Furthermore, if you're having difficulty finding people, then figure out a way to offer incentives to join your focus group, be it pizza, a gift card, or a bunch of coupons for your products when your app launches.
4: Document the results, report, communicate to your team, and fix the problems.
Figure out what the biggest problems your app has. Remember that though ideally you'd hope that your app has problems that were minimized in the development stage, that you want to know every single bug and obstacle found in your app. You'll want to address them all, or at least the biggest ones. Perhaps you can't help some of the slower loading times, or you're hung up by investors and can't get rid of some of the pesky ads, but you can figure out how to get rid of too many distracting factors or find out that your microinteractions are actually too much of a distraction.
5: Repeat a few times.
Don't stop at just one walkthrough. What you think as a solution to the problems your users find may end up making the app even worse, so you'll want to make sure you seek several different reviews of the different iterations of the app that you have.
Usability testing can help you figure out if you have a well-crafted user interface that is intuitive, easy to use and easy to learn how to use, and if you have straight-to-the-goal task flows that deliver your user to their end goal immediately. Or you can find out that the goal is impossible to reach without jumping through hoops. Remember that usability means the easiest possible flow route from opening to the app to achieving the goal, not ten different confusing steps.
Usability is key to making sure your app is ready for the market. Remember that it can be the difference between profit and losing it all.


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"Dying In A Red Room", the new video from California deathcore masters SUICIDE SILENCE, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new, self-titled album, which is being released today (Friday, February 24) via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The CD was produced by Ross Robinson, who has previously worked with KORN, SLIPKNOT, LIMP BIZKIT and SEPULTURA, among others, and was mixed by Joe Barresi (KYUSS, MELVINS, TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE).
Commented SUICIDE SILENCE vocalist Hernan "Eddie" Hermida: "The way 'Dying In A Red Room' came about was simply being on tour in the back lounge one crazy night and that riff was spewed out and stuck. We started jamming it and that song was done quick and natural. We wanted that song to be very fluid.
"The song is meant to be a love song to the ghosts we carry around with us. To never be afraid to be yourself or listen to your heart. In a way, that is always what this band has wanted to represent. Fearlessness."
Hermida earlier in the month defended SUICIDE SILENCE's decision to explore new musical territory on the group's fifth album, explaining that "if we didn't do this, it would be doing a disservice to the (band) name."
SUICIDE SILENCE has come under fire in recent weeks following the release of the track "Doris" from the new disc. The controversy over the track's new sound — featuring a more melodic and clean singing style, in the vein of acts like DEFTONES and KORN — even caused one disgruntled fan to launch a petition to stop the record coming out.
"We really stepped outside of ourselves and wrote a record that challenged us," Hermida told The Orange County Register. "It's going to challenge our fan base, too, and people that were used to hearing that certain sound out of us.
"If we didn't do this, it would be doing a disservice to the (band) name," he continued. "By making it self-titled, we're telling fans and we're telling ourselves that this is who we are now."
According to Hermida, "Suicide Silence" solidifies his status as a full-fledged member of SUICIDE SILENCE, four years after the death of his predecessor, Mitch Lucker.
"Nothing can change that Mitch passed away and when he did, he took what the band was and he actually changed it," Hermida said. "He gave us the gift of self-realization in a very volatile time and when you're given that gift and you don't explore it and take it where you need to, you're succumbing to the fear and pain instead of growing from it. We wanted to tell people that it's okay to grow and to step outside of the things that keep you from exploring and expanding your world, your community and yourself."


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A lovely independent house located in the small, historic village of Gallio, in Rezzonico. There are fantastic panoramic views from the properties hillside position. From the terrace and two balconies, you can enjoy amazing views across to Varenna and Bellagio which is the point where the Lake Como divides into two legs.
The house is arranged over four floors and sleeps up to seven people. On the lower ground floor is the kitchen and dining area. The living room and Satelite TV & DVD entertertainment and one of the two bathrooms are on the ground floor. The Master bedroom and second bathroom are on the first floor, followed by a cosy second bedroom with three single beds in the attic on the second floor.
From the kitchen, there is access to a good sized terrace looking out towards the lake. A great spot for 'al fresco' dining on a warm summers evening with the breathtaking scenery of Lake Como all around you.
The house is located in the hillside village of Gallio, surrounded by traditional, rustic Italian houses and stunning scenery. This authentic, mountain village is one of the most beautiful on Lake Como and will undoubtedly leave you with unforgettable memories. Due to its hillside location, its worth mentioning that from the main road, you will need to walk through stone steps, 100 meters from the house. The location is very peaceful and is an ideal place for a very relaxed holiday.
We would like to point out that the two well kept bathrooms are accessed on the lounge terrace and off the shared bedroom terrace.
Lake Como offers hidden treasures just waiting for the visitor to discover: charming corners forgotten by time, lakeside villages where nothing seems to have changed for centuries. It is steeped in history with an immense collection of churches, architectural masterpieces and works of art covering the centuries. The lake is situated in a basin surrounded by wooded mountains, and offers an extremely varied landscape, with its' shores featuring a succession of pastures, and woods as well as harsh and impressive rock formations. All this alongside elegant, lakeside villas with sub-tropical gardens, which provide a haven of peace and tranquillity and chic resorts such as Bellagio, Menaggio and Como itself.
A visiter to Rezzonico said "During our seven day visit to Lake Como we explored more than a dozen towns and climbed a hundred cobble stone walkways. But without question a secluded lane in Rezzonico stands out as the quintessential Lago di Como path. Entirely residential except for the Ristorante Lauro located about a third of the way down, the stone work of the walls and the patina of the cobbles exhibited the kind of character that only time can create and the love of people who live there can maintain."
Rezzonico is one of the most charming villages on Lake Como. A castle right on the water side dominates the village, it has secluded beaches which you can only reach by foot or by boat, and a long bay covered with gravel grass. The lake is clear and clean good for swimming, sailing, surfing, etc. Rezzonico has a few restaurants, a small supermarket, bank & pharmacy. For more shopping, Menaggio is 5 km away and has a lovely lakeside promenade, charming central piazza edged with cosy cafe's. From the ferry dock, you can catch the passenger boat which cris crosses the lake.


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Declaring British politics to be in a near vegetative state, with the Prime Minister pretending there's an alternative to turning off the life support machines and promising that the patient will on Tuesday arise from its bed and vote Conservative again, MP Virginia Smythe has called for all parties to come to the table and agree a swift and humane method for the destruction of British politics next week.
'The Conservatives' death by 1,000 cuts approach won't work, ambushes by minority parties like the DUP prolong the agony, a Labour government would continue the cruelly slow demise of politics by trying to negotiate a new Brexit deal and the Lib Dems are led by Vince Cable,' she observed. 'My final cross-party solution means and getting together to see how we can swiftly return to a modern form of the feudalism that worked so well in the Dark Ages of the first millennium.'
To a rapt House of Commons, Ms Smythe continued: 'What we call politics has lasted 1,000 years. It's only in the television age of the last 60 or 70 that people have seen us for what we are. It had its moments, but this idea of voting for people so stuff gets done is dead. We tried voting for stuff, so stuff gets done. Didn't work. Now we're in the era of voting so the people get stuffed. That's working quite well, but sooner or later they'll see through the charades we're playing and they'll want to play hangman instead.'
Fat, shouty blokes in high-visibility vests formed a guard of honour with Union Jacks through which Mrs Smythe left the Commons after her amendment won unanimous approval, followed by a rapturous conga of MPs of all shapes and sizes, but mostly fat white blokes in ties, some of them rebelliously loosened. A small group burned a pile of Hansards on College Green, while the BBC's Laura Kuennsberg, fearing for her livelihood, bravely tried to smother the flames with one of her 23 brightly coloured BBC Expenses coats – the one in Lilac with the brass coloured buttons (Fenwick's sale £375, a few sizes left).
It is understood Ms Smythe's all party group have been working on a deal to replace politics. One is to let Facebook decide. The other is a nationwide farting contest, with the loudest and smelliest farter declared Emperor of all the Counties and Czar of the Isle of Wight. However, one trenchant critic observed that the obliteration of British politics, however successful, would still mean a hard border in Ireland.


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A Victoria woman is suing a mammography technician and the operators of the B.C. Mammography Screening Clinic for negligence after she was injured during a routine mammogram in October 2008.
Joy Ann McKerr's 10day civil trial against CML HealthCare Inc. is expected to begin today in B.C. Supreme Court. McKerr is seeking substantial damages for injuries suffered that she claims accelerated her breast cancer.
On Oct. 3, 2008, when she went to the screening clinic on Richmond Road, McKerr was a healthy 60year-old with no health concerns, said her lawyer, Jacqueline Horton.
During the mammogram and the sideways compression of her left breast, McKerr told the technician she was very uncomfortable and in severe pain. According to McKerr, the technician ignored her.
As the compression increased, she asked the technician to stop, but the technician simply told her to hold her breath, said Horton.
At that point, McKerr felt something rupture in her left breast. Her breast became swollen and bruised. McKerr was in extreme pain, said Horton.
Five days later, McKerr was examined by her family doctor, Dr. Steven Goodchild, who noted a bruise and diagnosed a hematoma. He made a fast-track referral for the result of the mammogram.
On Oct. 20, Goodchild advised McKerr the results showed an abnormality in the upper outer quadrant of both breasts and recommended a follow-up. Because McKerr's left breast was so swollen and tender, she told the doctor she would wait until the pain subsided. But the pain and swelling did not subside, said Horton.
In January 2009, an ultrasound showed a large mass in McKerr's left breast in the area of the hematoma. In February, McKerr was diagnosed with inflammatory carcinoma. She underwent chemotherapy and radiation until September. In October, she had a partial radical mastectomy and was considered cancerfree.
However, in March 2011, McKerr had a recurrence of her inflammatory breast cancer. Since July, she has had no further treatment.
Horton expects to call a medical expert to testify that the trauma suffered during the mammogram accelerated a cancer so small it likely would not have manifested itself for months, if not years.
A consulting economist has estimated McKerr's total economic loss to be $2.2 million. Before her illness, McKerr ran a downsizing and relocating business. Her future and end-of-life care is estimated at approximately $247,000. McKerr is also seeking damages of between $100,000 and $135,000 for pain and suffering and shortened life expectancy.
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This beautiful "Courtland" model WITH Vaulted Morning room is situated on private partially wooded lot in the peaceful community of Deer Run. Featuring OWNED SOLAR! Imagine NO ELECTRIC CILL!!! And a NEW Lennox high eff. furnace (smart phone programmable) Welcoming warm hardwood entry is just the beginning, formal living and dining rooms are open to each other and feature crown moldings,neutral paints and carpet; the perfect place for all of your special occasions! This true gourmet kitchen will making meal time a snap with beautiful 42"staggered cabinets and display cabinetry, a stainless appliance package with double wall oven (one convection), center island, custom tile back splash, pantry, pretty pendulum lighting and new GRANITE counter tops! The vaulted MORNING room streams with natural light through the wall of windows and with the warm hardwood flooring this will soon become your favorite spot for your morning coffee and bird watching! The living room is very spacious and features a wood-burning fireplace, plenty of natural light and crown molding too! The first floor is finished off with french doors to a large study, laundry room and half bath. You can make a SPLASH this summer in the fabulous SALT WATER POOL, it's all ready for you with a brand new liner and BRAND new salt water generator! No worries on the cost to run the pool ...This is an OWNED SOLAR home that generates income greater than electric bills!!! The Master bedroom is vaulted with ceiling fan and neutral carpeting and includes a LARGE walk-in closet. The en-suite features Italia imported porcelain tile with spa like tub, separate vanities and stall shower! All bedrooms are generous in size! Additional bonus features you'll love about this home: THREE (3) car garage, FULL WALK-OUT basement, 11 zone irrigation system, lovely landscaping around the separately fenced pool and patio, a winter cover for pool, pump and brand new solar cover, a CEDAR closet, 3 tank system for your well, PLUS- quick access to Routes 295, 322 and N.J. turnpike and only 35 min. to Phila. Don't delay you may want to check this one out right away!
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Powell attorneys file 42-page appeal, cite bias against client
Public defenders for Derrick Powell, the 24-year-old Cumberland, Md., man who was found guilty of first-degree murder of Georgetown police officer Chad Spicer, earlier this month filed a 42-page appeal of Powell's conviction and sentencing to the Delaware Superior Court.
The appeal argues that the lower court prevented Powell from "receiving a fair and impartial jury trial" when it denied a motion of change of venue from Sussex County – one of six arguments listed. It claims that the "highly inflammatory, sensationalized media coverage and the public's passionate reaction to the case" denied Powell a trial by an impartial jury.
"Officer Spicer's death set off a firestorm of publicity in Sussex County. … Spicer's death was the 'above-the-fold' story in the county's nine newspapers for days after the shooting," stated the appeal. "The likelihood that the taint from these sources would permeate Powell's trial cannot be ignored."
The appeal cited a dozen newspaper headlines as examples of the "countless articles" published concerning the case, which Powell's attorneys said helped to "escalate" the public's "fascination." It also cited a number of Internet blog entries and comments, including statements regarding personal views of how Powell should be punished.
"It is perhaps an understatement to suggest that many vengeance-seeking 'bloggers' expressed a belief that a swift, unconstitutional and illegal resolution should be had," states the appeal. It also cites three examples of blogger comments, including, "Hang him, stone him to death. Don't waste my tax dollars on this scumbag and his buddy."
The appeal recognizes that the media coverage and public attention was statewide, but states that the "epicenter of the exposure was squarely in Sussex County."
It went on to state that there were numerous gatherings, including a vigil, held in Spicer's memory and multiple fundraisers to raise money for his daughter. Citing a poll conducted by the University of Delaware's Center for Applied Demography and Survey Research, the appeal stated that between 94 and 98 percent of the 509 eligible jurors in Sussex County has seen, read or heard something about the case.
"It quickly became apparent that a 'perfect storm' had settled in Sussex County and the necessity of a change of venue was critical if Powell was to receive a fair trial," they wrote.
Powell's attorneys argued that, because he was denied a change of venue, his fate was decided before the jury trial even began.
"Powell's real trial occurred in the days, weeks and months following the tragic events of September 1, 2009, when Sussex Countians were exposed to a media blitz never seen before."
The appeal also argued that that Superior Court Judge T. Henley Graves, who presided over Powell's trial, erred by declining to instruct the jury about the possibility of reducing the finding to Murder in the Second Degree. It went on to say that, Graves also erred when he gave the jury's 7-5 recommendation of death "great weight" in his decision to sentence Powell to death.
The appeal further states that the sentence of death is "disproportionate" to other death sentences imposed within the state and that there was no evidence that found that Spicer died as a result of "reckless indifference to human life."
"At best, the evidence revealed that the homicide was 'sudden or impulsive.'"
Powell's attorneys also argue that the jury was not properly instructed regarding the state's "failure to collect and preserve" co-defendant Luis Flores' clothing to test for gunshot residue.
Flores was one of the three people, along with Powell and Christopher Reeves, in the Chrysler Seabring that was being pursued by Spicer and his partner, Officer Shawn Brittingham, on Sept. 1, 2009, after reports of shots fired at the McDonald's in Georgetown.
During Powell's trial, Flores testified that Reeves had fled the car prior to the shooting, and that Powell had a gun.
Gunshot residue was recovered from the hands of both Powell and Flores following their detainment by the Delaware State Police. During Powell's trial, forensic scientist Allison Murtha testified that she could not conclude from the gunshot residue collected who had fired the gun.
Flores clothing was not collected when he was in state police custody, while Powell's clothing was collected as evidence. The appeal charged that, if gunshot residue had been found and collected on Flores' clothing at the time of his detainment, it would have been "strong circumstantial evidence" as to who shot Spicer.
The appeal was filed by public defenders Bernard O'Donnell, Nicole Walker and Santino Ceccotti. During Powell's initial trial, he was represented by public defenders Stefanie Tsantes and Dean Johnson.
An appeal to the Delaware Supreme Court is automatic in all death-penalty cases.


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Before the freezer was invented, cold weather and snow were basically the only ways to keep food cold. To preserve our food, those who lived in places with colder climates had to make freezers by digging holes in the ground and then filling them with snow and covering them with straw. Food was normally gathered for immediate consumption.
However, in the 1800's came the invention of the refrigerator. Even though it took a while to become a staple in home kitchens, the refrigerator eventually changed the way we consumed and ate.
And still today, we're taking our freezers for granted, funny thing is, we don't seem to know how to take full advantage of them yet. Most people will throw a piece of chicken or beef in the freezer to ensure that it doesn't spoil in the fridge. But what happens then? how often do you toss a piece of frozen meat because you don't remember how long it's been in there or how long you actually should keep your meat frozen for? It may surprise you that your meat can last quite a while in the freezer.
There has probably been a lot of good meat thrown out because of this, which is just a shame. If this might be you, have a look at the meat guide below, this information is provided by the USDA.
A great little trick is to use zip-seal bags and a permanent marker to write the date on it, this way you won't have to question how long it's been in your freezer.
Freezing times:
- Cooked poultry – up to 4 months
- Uncooked parts of poultry – up to 9 months
- Uncooked whole poultry – up to 12 months
- Cooked meats – around 2 to 3 months
- Uncooked roasts – around 4 to 12 months
- Uncooked chops or steaks – around 4 to 12 months
- Uncooked ground meat – around 3 to 4 months
At Crown National we supply some of the best meat ingredients. With a history going back over a century, our company is one of the leading food ingredient suppliers throughout South Africa. For more information visit the Crown National website on www.web.crownfood.co.za.


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For today's #MantraMonday, I have brought along an exercise I am practicing on a daily basis these days. It's all about that big big topic of gratefulness which, even if practiced on a small scale, can man a huge difference in each and every one of us.
Gratefulness makes us stronger, calmer and happier – at least that's what I have experienced. But very often, we tend to overlook these small things that we should be grateful for. And thus, it often happens that at the end of the day, we tell ourselves: "Ugh, what a shitty day that was. Nothing good came from it. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better again." Who else knows these kinds of thoughts? I, for my part, knew them soo well as my whole mind was set on seeing the negative a while ago. But at some point, I decided that I needed to change something in my mindset and that is when I started practicing gratefulness.
Gratefulness as a daily ritual in your every day life.
Nowadays, I tend to take a moment after Savasana, the final relaxation practice in Yoga, to picture something in my mind that I can be grateful for on that day or I do the same practice at the end of the day when I'm already lying in bed. You may picture things like gratefulness for your own health or that of your beloved ones, for mindfulness, love or for healthy food but it can also be anything else, no matter how small.
But no matter when you are having your moment of gratefulness, it is important that you are having it at all. To understand that there are so many tiny things that make your days worthwhile changes something within yourself. It changes you and turns you into a more positive, happier person. And suddenly, you see these little things much easier and wow, suddenly you notice that your days are filled with beautiful moments, no matter how bad the other things might be that happen to you.
Do you practice gratefulness already? And if you do, what does it do to you? Or perhaps, you'd like to start now? No matter, I'd like to read your comments and thoughts on this topic in the comment section!


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The River Hideaway is a story that is based in the area of Wilmington, North Carolina. The time line is 1967. This is a work of fiction and all the characters exist only in my heart and mind. Still, I could not have written this story without growing up in the South during the time that I did.
I was a product of the first year of forced busing in our area to achieve real integration in our schools. My classmates and I left our predominately white junior high as eighth graders in 1971 armed with the knowledge that we would be the kings of our school after summer vacation. Shortly before our ninth grade began we were informed that we would be bused downtown to what had been two predominately black schools that now would serve as ninth grade centers. It was a clash of cultures that proved interesting to say the least.
Wilmington, NC, like much of the south was a place of much civil unrest during my youth. We were on national news when a curfew was installed because of rioting. There was also the famous Wilmington 10 trial.
As a boy, I was very close with my Grandmother, Ruth Rogers, and had a more distant relationship with my Grandfather, Jack Rogers. They ran a local fish market until I was nine years old.
We were watching racial riots play out on television when my grandfather said something I hold dear to this day. He was not an educated man but looking back as we watched white and black fight over skin color he said a simple but very wise thing. "Good and bad in all. Good and bad in black. Good and bad in white." I did not realize then what gives me great pride today. My Grandfather delivered fish to black neighborhoods and sat and ate with his customers during a time that was not done. My mom said that she truly believed that Granddad saw no color. My grandparents have long ago departed this earth. But there was a time when I was in the work force as a young man and I would cross paths with an elderly black person and as we shared stories I would mention the fish market. It warms me to this day to recall the endearing voice used when someone would say, "Mr. Jack was your Granddaddy!"
I also recall during that time of unrest recall sitting in the Southern Baptist Church my family attended and thinking shouldn't this be where we bring our differences? Isn't God's love what could heal all of this ugliness? I did not dare voice that. I knew I was in a place where they would rail against drinking a beer while telling racial jokes in the parking lot. My mom once shared a story that a choir from another area visited our church. The choir contained a black girl. People left and that included some of the deacons of the church.
The idea for the book came to me while watching one of my favorite movies, "A Time to Kill," with my best friend Jack Humphrey. At some point I said to him what if this rich white kid and a black kid meet on a basketball court back in the 60's and become best friends? Many years later here we are.
One of my favorite scriptures is 1 Samuel 16:7. ...People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart."
One of my favorite characters in The River Hideaway has a belief that 'Hearts have no color.' I concur wholeheartedly.
It is safe to say racial issues have intrigued me for a long time. Next is a blurb of The River Hideaway.
The year is 1967 and Wilmington, NC, like much of the nation is embedded in racial turmoil. Bret Marin and Money Wilkins, two boys on the cusp of manhood meet on a basketball court where each earns a measure of respect that leads to an improbable friendship.
Bret's life is constructed around his love for his little brother Alex and hatred of their cruel wealthy father. Money Wilkins possesses no external luxuries but thanks to his proud black father, Clarence, a builder of houses and lives, he has the greater riches. When his beautiful sister Teke visits it sets off a series of events no one could foresee. The most chilling being the dark night the Klan appears.


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The Perfect Playlist to Kickoff Your Wedding Day
Hair, makeup, mimosas! What else do you need the morning of your wedding? A great wedding morning playlist for you and your bridesmaids to sing your lungs out to, of course!
Hey, you may be "Going to the Chapel" that day but *before* you walk down the aisle, one thing is for sure, you and your ladies will likely be spending hours getting ready. Make sure you are prepared with breakfast, champagne and tons of upbeat tunes for the early morning glam fest. Surrounded by your closest friends and family, the morning of your wedding is when memories are made and having the perfect soundtrack is key.
- How to set the tone: Think like a DJ!
- Keep the tracks upbeat – While some days there's nothing better than a romantic ballad, the morning of your wedding may not be one of them. Keep the champagne and orange juice flowing and have fun!
- Mix it up – You may have a soft spot for a catchy Britney Spears dance track but your playlist should include a balance of old and new music to appeal to everyone in the bridal party. Let's face it, the classics get everyone singing, anyway!
- Keep it personal – We all have that one favorite jam! So, whether you want to ask your Maid of Honor to get a playlist together or you're rounding up the tracks on your own, include everyone's favorite song to make the morning special
Now it's time to grab your phone or streaming device and crank up our 'Wedding Morning Playlist' on Spotify!
Kick out the Jams:
- "Ain't No Other Man" by Christina Aguilera
- "Love Story" by Taylor Swift
- 'Gorgeous' by Taylor Swift
- "Marry You" by Bruno Mars
- "Love on Top" by Beyonce
- "Raise Your Glass" by Pink
- "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction
- "I Want it That Way" by The Backstreet Boys
- "Any Man of Mine" by Shania Twain
- "Get Your Shine On" by Florida Georgia Line
- "Marry Me" by Thomas Rhett
- "Dear Future Husband" by Meghan Trainor
- 'Havana' by Camila Cabello
- 'Filthy' by Justin Timberlake
- 'Young Dumb & Broke' by Khalid
The Classics:
- "(Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry" by Darlene Love
- "Chapel of Love" by The Beach Boys
- "I Say a Little Prayer" by Dionne Warwick
- "You're the One That I Want" from Grease
- "You Can't Hurry Love" by Diana Ross & The Supremes
- "Some Kind of Wonderful" by Grand Funk Railroad
- "At Last" by Etta James
Did we miss any good ones? Make sure to leave a comment below or catch up with some of the DJ's with Mike Staff Productions who can make a playlist for any occasion!


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How many times have you been told "never judge a book by its cover"? Now, how many times have you disobeyed this rule? We have all heard this phrase more times than we can even remember. Yet, we all seem to be guilty of doing just the opposite of what this always pertinent phrase suggests. We are drawn to what we find attractive, even though we may not know anything more about a person or thing other than its physical appearance. Not knowing what lies beneath the physical appearance rarely stops us from "judging" or pursuing this person or thing however we see possible. This phrase is usually referring to judging a person by their looks. If we see someone we are attracted to, we automatically assume they are "the one," the perfect match. We have all had the same experience of finding someone extremely attractive, but once we get to know them a bit more we realize we are not as compatible as was originally suspected. However, since we see based on attraction, we most likely overlook those who would be perfect for us simply because their average looks go unnoticed by our picky eyesight.
Much like dating, we can also judge a company by its "cover" and later realize the partnership that was started between two business is not as compatible as we first suspected. As a growing company, Cimaglia Productions is always looking to partner with new companies and work with other businesses. It is safe to say that some companies are more eye-catching than others with either websites, social media, proposals, or anything else. We know from past experiences that some companies may present themselves rather well or look amazing on paper, but their ability to meet the image they expose does not match up. Some companies have perfected their image and how they come across to other companies, but fail to provide the efforts that they promise. This is why it is important to note that some companies who have all the talent may put little effort into their outside appearance while others spend all their time on their appearance and little time improving the abilities they are marketing.
If an organization raises expectations through their image, they must meet these expectations or they will come up short and their partners or clients will chose to stop doing business with them. This is why the image and ability of a company must be synonymous. If you are a new company and are still figuring things out, say so! Some companies may be willing to take a chance on you. However, if you exaggerate your talents by saying you are new and already experts in your field but come up short, you will only be hurting yourselves. In order for a company to do well and maintain partnerships with either freelancers or other businesses, they should have a nice external appearance that accurately represents their abilities. What is promised on a website, through social media or in a proposal must always be demonstrated when it comes down to the actual work.


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PROCESS EXPO's Exhibitor Resource Center is your FREE, on-demand, 24/7 exhibiting knowledge resource to give you answers to your most pressing exhibiting challenges, expand your exhibiting know-how and improve your company's exhibiting performance and ROI. You have FREE access to over $10,000 of proven effective trade show productivity resources and tools.
The E3: Exhibiting Effectiveness Evaluation Team walked the PROCESS EXPO 2019 show looking for creative and effective exhibiting practices. Here are the 32 Standout Exhibit Ideas!
Inside YOUR Exhibiting Numbers: Easy-to-Apply Metrics for Measuring Exhibiting Performance, Value and ROI
"It's hard to improve what you don't measure" says Jefferson Davis, America's leading tradeshow productivity expert. If you're under pressure to justify your tradeshow spend or looking for ways to improve your performance and ROI, you will not want to miss this all new exhibitor webinar.
You'll learn easy-to-apply practical metrics you can use for your next show, and better yet, receive a FREE measurement tool that will help you quickly apply the metrics.Watch Webinar Download Workbook
ARE TRADE SHOWS DEAD? How Blentech Evolved to Succeed in a Changing Landscape
Have you ever had a really bad trade show? How about a few not-so-great, okay pretty bad, trade shows? Did your thoughts first go to:
Five years ago, we had the same conversations here at Blentech. We did some hard thinking, plenty of handwringing mixed in with a bit of denial; and then, we realized that things needed to change. We needed to evolve and completely change how we exhibit at trade shows to be successful in the changing landscape of food processing systems and technology sales. We made a plan and took the steps that allowed us to evolve into a very successful team. We went from the worst trade show in company history to winning The People's Choice Award just two years later at the Process Expo in 2017. Maybe you noticed us too? The team in the bright orange shirts and matching orange tennis shoes?
Join Blentech's CEO, Daniel Voit and Marketing Manager, Kelly Hamilton, for a video conference webinar where we will talk about how we turned it all around.
P.S. Trade show are most definitely NOT dead!Watch Webinar
Secrets of the Aisles: Critical Interaction Skills Every Booth Staffer Needs to Know
Target View by: 7 weeks before the show
No matter how good your products or services are, a big factor influencing your exhibiting results is your booth staff. It's what they do or don't do in that short window of opportunity with visitors that make the difference. 86% of booth staffers have never received a single hour of skills training in how to manage visitor interactions in the challenging trade show environment. This forces them to make behavioral and communication errors that reduce booth traffic, limit the quality and quantity of leads, and negatively impact ROI. Attend this information rich session with America's leading exhibit staff trainer to gain perspectives and practical interaction skills that will turn your booth staff into a competitive advantage.Watch Webinar Download Workbook
Exhibiting Cost Control: Tips & Tools for Getting More Bang for Your Buck
Target View by: 16 weeks before the show
What are the major expense areas? How much should you allocate to each area? How can you more effectively track and control exhibit spending? What techniques are savvy exhibitors using to better control costs and get the most bang for their tradeshow dollar? These important questions and a whole lot more are presented in this information rich webinar.
How to Discover & Deliver Your Attendee-Focused Value Proposition
Target View by: 16 weeks before the show
The marketing noise level increases dramatically before and at a tradeshow. Every decision attendees make about where to focus their attention and time are value based decisions. How can you ensure that your marketing messages cut through the noise, get noticed, read and responded to? This important question and more will be answered in this all webinar. Have your product/service brochures on hand to walk through a structured process to find your value proposition and unique selling proposition.
Selective Attraction: How to Drive Enough of the Right People to Your Exhibit
Target View by: 12 weeks before the show
Competition for attendees' time in the exhibit hall is fierce. Today, no exhibitor of any size can afford to just show up and hope the right attendees find their exhibit. Effectively pre-marketing your exhibit is a "must do" to get your fair share of qualified booth traffic. You'll learn how to clearly identify your ideal visitor and learn best practices for communicating your value propositions through free and low-cost marketing media. You'll increase your market visibility and awareness and get on their agenda before they arrive at your next show.
Tradeshow Social Media Best Practices: Optimizing FREE Marketing to Build Your Brand and Drive Traffic
Target View by: 10 weeks before the show
When used properly, social media can be an extremely effective media for building your brand and driving qualified booth traffic. Research finds that most exhibitors are not taking full advantage of this free marketing opportunity. View this educational webinar sponsored by FPSA to learn the best tradeshow practices for using Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram and Pinterest more effectively.
Improving Tradeshow Lead Management for Higher Sales Conversion
Target View by: 8 weeks before the show
Exhibit Survey's Tradeshow Trend study reveals an alarming disconnect between exhibitor lead capture and attendee satisfaction with exhibitor follow-up. Failure to effectively manage leads may negatively impact your company's brand in the marketplace and may be quietly costing your company hundreds of thousands of dollars in unrealized sales revenue. View this highly informative webinar to learn insider secrets and best practices for quickly improving lead quality and follow-up practices to achieve better ROI for your company.
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This Green Sea Turtle was shot in Barbados when we were there on a cruise. Pictured in this montage are also some Angelfish and a Parrotfish. This is a great reef scene on a mouse pad.
Mouse pads are approx. 7.75″ x 9.25″ in size and the image covers the entire surface area.
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East meets West – or should we say, east FLIES to west?
Well, debates of the 'NBA King's' big move are now over as the former Cleveland Cavalier will soon declare the City of Lost Angels as his new throne for the next season.
Bleacher Report confirms the news on their Twitter account, sending mixed reactions to NBA fans all over the world. ESPN has also announced the news on Instagram.
LeBron James has agreed to a 4-year $154M deal with the Lakers, per @KlutchSports pic.twitter.com/a4L893iSfA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 2, 2018
James will don the purple and gold effective next NBA season.
Sports group Klutch has also confirmed the news, citing that the four-time MVP and a three-time NBA Championship titleholder "has agreed to a four year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers."
— Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) July 2, 2018
Other than the Cleveland Cavaliers, James has also played for the Miami Heat since he entered the league in 2003.
Former NBA Kings who have significantly contributed to the success of the Los Angeles-based squad include Jerry West, Kareen Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant.
RELATED: This basketball fan confesses why Lebron James has earned his respect
As of writing, other current Lakers have expressed their sentiments online about their soon-to-be teammate since the news broke.
LAKESHOWWWW. @KingJames let's go my brotha💪🏽 let's rock
— kuz (@kylekuzma) July 2, 2018
Y'all really thought he was gonna pass up the greatest city in the world… #TheKingIsHere 👑
— Lonzo Ball (@ZO2_) July 2, 2018
Some have kept emotions to a bare minimum, such as emojis.
— Moe Wagner (@moritz_weasley) July 2, 2018
— Ivica Zubac (@ivicazubac) July 2, 2018
No word has been heard from James himself. The Lakers' current head coach, Luke Walton, has yet to make a statement about James' big move.
Congratulations, Lebron. Good luck!
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This mid-rise cropped kick flare will hug you just right in our stretch quality denim. This style hits perfectly below your natural waist, is fitted through the hips and thigh and finishes off with a cropped kick flare for a modern take on a classic silhouette. The mid-tone blue shade has hand sanding and whisker details for an authentic worn-in look. With blown out knees and perfectly placed distressing, this style will look like an old favorite you've owned forever. Cut-off frayed hem. 5-pocket styling with a button and zip fly closure. Antique brass hardware with 2-tone stitching.
Stretch 10 oz. indigo denim with a soft hand.
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Machine wash cold with like colors, do not bleach,
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Crowd Control & Passenger Safety
Harold Alfond Student Center
Room 15 on the lower level
This course meets mandatory training requirements for Crowd Management and Passenger Safety for mariners with applicable duties aboard RO-RO Passenger and other passenger vessels. Individuals will learn about lifesaving tools, control plans, mustering techniques, and how to assist passengers to muster stations.
USCG Approval:
- Regulations V/2 paragraphs 4-7
- Regulation V/3 paragraphs 4-6 as specified in the STCW 95' Code Sections A-V/2 and A-V/3 Volume 46 CFR Subpart J 15.1101-15.1105 (STCW Certification)
- CFR 46; Ch. 1 Subpart 171.01-171.105 (Passenger Vessels)


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Says Poetic X: Greetings everyone! This week the fun rises at Pamoja Art Society with the return of the dynamic sounds of Penny Candy. Penny Candy is a must-hear artist. Her sound is just like her name, hard to find.
Poetic X aka Hugh Hamilton, Shreveport
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Poetic X aka Hugh Hamilton, Shreveport
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Also we will be giving away a trip to Jamaica; that's right! Jamaica. Winner only pays for transportation & entertainment once they arrive. J. Brown will be on the 1's and 2's.
The national competition event "Sing & Slam" will begin at Pamoja on Mar. 30th. Finalists go on to compete in Atlanta in Nov. Auditions begin Mar. 27th at 7a.m.
Writer's Circle begins @ 6:00 on Tuesday's @ Pamoja Art Society.
D.V.D "Roses From Concrete" is also available. 2hr -$10.
This is definitely the rise of a new language. Great poets, singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, storytellers nd more. You name it....come claim it. Each and every Tuesday at Pamoja Art Society. 3806 Linwod Ave. S'port,LA. 71103 Doors open @ 7p.m. Show starts at 7:30. Thanx alot.
Info: www.myspace.com/kingscupoftea7
Entertainment Director/Pamoja Art Society
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I asked Kiddos what they were giving up for Lent. Wife said that it's going to be a group thing.
They're giving up TV.
I'm impressed. It's been a couple of days now and I haven't heard the TV on and you know, that's kinda refreshing. A little TV now and again is fine, but the kids have gotten into a bit of a rut and if they're bored turn to the TV.
I think it will be cool to see what they opt to do to pass time, even if it's just having to deal with being bored. And more curious, how will they come out on the other side? Will they just revert back to old habits? Or will they discover something new, something else worth spending their time on?
This will be an interesting journey. 🙂


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Internship Openings
Boston University School of Public Health Activist Lab
School Health Institute for Education & Leadership Development (SHIELD)
715 Albany St
Talbot Building
Boston, MA 02118
One of three workforce training programs directed by the Activist Lab, SHIELD provides training to school nurses and other school health personnel in Massachusetts. Our mission is to advance school health practice to meet the needs of diverse, multi-cultural students. SHIELD offers continuing nursing and medical education credit, curated resources, and leadership development for comprehensive school health programs.
Shield Social Media Intern
Job Description
SHIELD is looking for a student intern to facilitate a professional social media presence for the program. This will include but not be limited to:
• Research best practices for a professional, governmentally affiliated social media presence
• Design a sustainable work plan including setting specific goals and timeline objectives for outreach and communication strategies
• Create rapport and communication with respected school health entities in Massachusetts
• Organize and disseminate information on trainings, workshops and relevant articles to school health professionals on a monthly basis
• Maintain a database of resources/social media accounts to find content to post
• Create engaging and thought provoking content
• A desire to learn about what it takes to create a social media presence
• A strong interest in social media and digital marketing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• An understanding of social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and the way these can be utilized to communicate with health professionals
• Knowledge of WordPress helpful
• An interest in learning about school health
Prefer student to have completed or currently be taking:
SPH PH 718: Leadership and Management for Public Health
Estimated Hours & Timeframe: March 2019 – June 2019, 20 hrs/week; the position is suitable to meet the requirement of the MPH practicum
Application Instructions: Please submit resume and cover letter to email@example.com by March 15th, 2019.
Compensation: Compensation commensurate with experience.
Number of Students Requested: 1
Hiring Contact Information:
Tasha Bjork
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It's not just the girls. Boys also are influenced by the images they see in the media. When you look at the numbers, it's clear that girls' body image in the United States is in grave danger. 42% of first, second, and third grade girls want to lose weight. More than 50% of ten-year-old girls …
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Ah, thirty – the age that seems funny when it happens to other people, till inevitably enough, it happens to you. As we slowly come to terms with aching muscles and greying hair, there's a whole new problem that brews all along on the side: being a fully functional adult, and making a home.
It's often said that most 30-year-olds are just 18-year-olds with 12 years of life experience – and if you fall firmly in that category, and are clueless about how to go about life, then well, this is a good place to begin.
As you enter the fourth decade of existence, here are 20 home upgrades you need that will make your life a whole lot better in your 30s!
A Closet
You're 30 – you cannot possibly be living out of your suitcase, or worse, diving headfirst into a mountain of your clothes that is perched atop the infamous chair. If you find yourself thinking, 'But I have a cupboard!' no, that doesn't count. When we say closet, we mean a proper, legitimate closet – one where all your clothes are systematically arranged; one where t-shirts, undies, ties, trousers, and jeans have their own sections. Less clutter, more sanity, please.
An Actual Bed
At least a queen-sized bed. Get over the idea of a single bed, or well, two worn-out mattresses sprawled on your floor. You're not getting any younger, and your ageing back deserves better than that.
Comfortable Seating
That means no ugly plastic chairs, no splintering, wobbly chairs either, and definitely no bean bags. Unless you're a hermit, you will have company every now and then, and making comfort a priority is never a bad idea. And thus, it's wise to invest in a comfortable couch that'll make both yours, and your guests' life so much better.
A Collection
Collection, as a hobby, is never a bad idea. So be it stamps, action figures, comic books, or memorabilia, own it and put it out on display. You'd be surprised at the beautiful impact it has on your home.
We're not sure if this even needs to be mentioned, and even if we are, it's pretty self-explanatory. We live in the digital age, and gadgets enhance our lives like nothing else. So be it the echo, a PlayStation, or an iPad – feel free to indulge in whatever tickles your fancy and splurge a little every now and then.
A (mini?) Garden
Given that most of us live in apartments, it's nigh on impossible to own a garden – but we could always own some potted plants! Be it in your balcony by the window sill, a splash of green will do wonders to the look and feel of your house – and of course, to the air you breathe in as well!
Let There Be More Light
There has never been a house with a white light that qualifies as pretty. Explore your options, and invest in yellow lights that add a warmer touch to the apartment. And of course, you always have the choice of investing in Fanzart's Fandelier – a beautiful combination of the fan and the chandelier!
A Splash of Colour
Just like white lights, painting your walls white is boring. You live in a home, not a hospital ward – so experiment with hues and a splash of colours, and it'll only make your home that much prettier!
A Study
If you can't devote an entire room to a study, at least invest in a desk, a chair, and a table lamp. You'll be surprised by how much more productive it makes you, and how less frequently you suffer from backaches after!
A Fanzart Fan
Bid regular fans adieu, and invest in a Fanzart fan, that boasts the perfect combination of luxury and technology. Not only will it be an upgrade, but it'll be a beautiful one at that – and you'll pay a smaller electricity bill too. With over 85 products on offer, you'll be spoilt for choice as well. Find a fan for every room, and you'll be much, much happier!
A Better Security System
Gone are the days when a mere peephole would be more than enough. As mentioned earlier, when technology is available, make the most of it. So invest in a CCTV camera, because nothing is more important than your well-being.
The Bathroom
Investing in a shower separator and a shower head is never a bad idea. Get a swanky new, clean mirror too – it truly does make a world of a difference.
More Art!
When we say art, we don't mean investing in cheap posters that cover up cracks and peeling paint. We mean legitimate pieces of art, or at the very least, gorgeous framed posters that add some aesthetic value to your apartment. Your choice of art says a lot about you as an individual – so choose wisely!
A Library
As mentioned earlier, you don't have to devote a whole room and convert it into a library. It could be a part of your study, and if you don't have room for that, you could easily invest in a small bookshelf and store your books with ease. Much like art, books make a world of a difference – not just to the beauty of your apartment, but to your overall personality as well!
Say no to paper plates, and definitely say no to steel ones! You're not in a college mess, and investing in cutlery is important. You need to own some dining sets – that includes multiple spoons, forks, knives, and of course, a set of ceramic plates.
Kitchen Appliances
This might seem like an extension of the last point, but we're trying to drive the point home because you can't survive on takeouts forever. Even if you don't cook yourself, you might hire a cook, or might want to learn how to cook, and thus, kitchen appliances are supremely important. If you don't know where to begin, here's a terrific guide to get you started.
Labour is cheap in India, and sure, you might have a dude who drops by and picks up your laundry, but isn't it easier and cheaper to do your own laundry, rather than being at the mercy of a stranger? Invest in a fully automatic machine, and you'll be surprised at how easy the whole process is. You literally have to click two buttons, add some detergent, and well, Bob's your uncle!
More Frames
As mentioned earlier, pretty pieces of art make your space so much more beautiful. Frames, on the other hand, add a touch of sophistication to the same – and aren't limited to just paintings either. It could be your degree, a family photo, graphic art, or even a signed jersey of your favourite sportsperson – the possibilities are endless!
Permanent Furniture
The thing about permanency is that says a lot about you as a person who's willing to make commitments. At 30, you should be settled in an apartment where you see yourself for at least a few years, if not a decade or more – and thus, investing in permanent furniture is a great way to begin. And you can't deny – when done right, it looks pretty stunning too!
Mastering The Art Of Letting Go
Lastly, the biggest home decor upgrade you need is not an upgrade at all – but in fact, it's the ability to let go. Hoarding is a major problem that most of us have – but as mentioned earlier, things like splintering chairs, torn beanbags, worn-out mattresses, and broken furniture have no place in the home of a fully functional adult. Much like permanent furniture, the art of letting go is telling of the person you are – and in the long run, a neater, clutter-free home will do wonders to how the apartment looks and feels too.


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Agriculture Jobs of the Week
For the week of 7-10-17
AgHires is the go-to source for job openings in agriculture. The agriculture industry is wide and offers a large range of potential career opportunities. To see what career opportunities might be awaiting you, go to AgHires.com, and take a moment to check out our top five jobs of the week below!
Electrical Maintenance Lead for The Andersons
A little about the business: The Andersons operates four ethanol plants in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa that are collectively capable of producing 330 million gallons of ethanol. They also produce corn oil for industrial, feed, biodiesel, and renewable diesel applications. They are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Technician/Lead to join their Greenville, Ohio location.
What you would be doing: As the Electrical Maintenance Lead, some of your responsibilities would include conducting preventive maintenance activities, completing new installation and installation repair work as assigned, maintaining preventive maintenance records, reading and translating electrical blueprints, and using electrical hand tools such as conduit benders, voltage meters, and laser alignment equipment.
Qualifications: Associates degree in electrical field preferred, previous experience with DCS and general production experience, and minimum 3 years of experience in electrical maintenance.
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Organic Grain Farm Worker for White River Land Corp
A little about the business: White River Land Corp is a large, progressive, and high tech certified organic and biologically-based row crop farm in SW Indiana. They are looking to bring on board students of agriculture as summer interns and/or agriculture graduates or current farmers as full time employees with an opportunity to be a part of a growing management team.
What you would be doing: Potential job duties and tasks include operating tractors, identifying plants, pests, and weeds to assist in determining best ways to intervene in compliance with National Organic Regulation crop standards, loading agricultural products into hopper bottom trailers, and driving to grain storage facilities.
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Inside Sales for Knutson Irrigation
A little about the business: Knutson Irrigation, based in Yukon, OK (just outside of Oklahoma City), is a Valley Irrigation performance plus dealer providing sales, service, parts and installation of center pivots to our farm customers. They are looking for an Inside Salesperson to be an integral part of the organization.
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Assistant Farm Manager for Pecan Grove
A little about the business: Pecan Grove Farms and Nursery is a leading pecan grower with multiple farms across Texas operating 9,000 acres. They pride themselves on their state of the art agribusiness management as they strive and to be an industry leader catering to customers across the globe. They are growing rapidly and building their team of innovative thinkers. They are looking for an Assistant Farm Manager to join their team in Bastrop, Texas.
What you would be doing: As the Assistant Farm Manager, you would be working closely with the farm manager on leading and executing operations. Some of your responsibilities would include coordinating operational tasks, crop management, and harvest, maintaining moisture levels using drip irrigation and micro sprinklers, and reviewing production goals and reports.
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Accounts Payable Specialist for Central Valley Ag
A little about the business: Central Valley Ag (CVA) is a member-owned farmers cooperative located in central and northeastern Nebraska. They provide agronomy, grain, and feed services to over 10,000 farmers and ranchers and are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in York, NE.
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There is no better place to be right now, it seems, than the building that sits about a par five away from my home. I've done the math. It's roughly 600 yards between the pillow I rest my head on each night and the entrance to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, better known as the VMAC, best known as the Seahawks Practice Facility.
Today marks the opening day of Seahawks training camp, and with all the hubbub and fanfare that surrounds the beginning of any NFL season, excitement is radiating from my neighbor's turf-covered backyard. When one factors in the expectations that now follow this team around – most prognosticators have the Hawks pegged as a Super Bowl favorite – the fervor evolves from palpable to totally understandable. And thus we have a midsummer block party taking place in and around Interstate 405's Exit 7.


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Utilities and Aggregators
Simple and intuitive energy in your hands.
S5 Portfolio Analytics
S5 Portfolio Analytics solution comprises in a powerful platform that collects, processes and analyses vast amounts of energy-related data from smart meters to allow energy utilities to gain insights on the performance of their clients, identify outliers and abnormal events towards triggering appropriate alerts, while offering them the capability to optimize their billing strategies based on the comprehensive analysis of demand profiles at different spatio-temporal granularity.
Main Service Features
Monitoring and analysis of demand profiles
Annual, monthly, daily and 15-minute overviews of demand profiles and associated energy costs, based on smart meter readings.
Portfolio clustering
Generation of custom reports for demand profile analysis of specific clusters of consumers, considering a variety of spatial, temporal and client-related criteria.
Billing strategy formulation
Execution of what-if scenarios over selected consumer clusters to optimize billing and adjust it to their demand profiles.
Imbalance avoidance
Definition of appropriate billing strategic ad-hoc to avoid critical imbalances and relevant charges
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Metering data dashboard with different views and visualization of a variety of KPIs referring to energy demand, peak demand, energy costs, energy savings
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Comparative analytics on a variety of KPIs at different spatio-temporal granularity
Notifications and alerts on the basis of pre-defined or custom rules (regarding energy consumption and associated thresholds) set by the utility
Individual analytics on energy consumption, peak load and energy costs (reaching even at 15-minute level), patterns and outliers detection and individual performance comparisons with historical data from previous years
Possibility to extend functionality for improving demand forecasting
Benefits for the Utility
Better understanding and management of portfolio performance and aggregated demand profiles
Formulation of more effective and profitable billing strategies
Avoidance of imbalance charges due to forecasting errors
Compliance with energy efficiency obligations for utilities at national level and realization of anticipated energy savings
S5 Flexibility Analytics
The S5 Flexibility Analytics solution enables the multidimensional analysis, correlation and efficient management of demand flexibility profiles, considering key flexibility aspects such as capacity and response capabilities. It allows for the dynamic and spatio-temporal segmentation, classification and clustering of different sources of flexibility for the selection of appropriate aggregated Virtual Power Plants to provide specific optimization functions (considering flexibility profiles and their suitability to provide different electricity grid services, e.g. balancing, frequency response or voltage regulation).
Main Service Features
Monitoring and analysis of flexibility profiles
referring to a variety of flexibility sources (demand, generation, storage, EVs).
Flexibility profiles segmentation and clustering
formulation of optimal flexibility dispatch strategies.
Monitoring and devising
of flexibility dispatch strategies on the fly.
Main App Features
Unique algorithmic framework for the extraction of flexibility profiles out of energy metering data streams
Continuous real-time flexibility monitoring and short-term forecasting
Dynamic clustering and aggregation of flexibility profiles into Virtual Power Plants on the basis of a variety of parameters such as location, time, flexibility capacity, response time, contract arrangement
Signal dispatching for implicit and/ or explicit control strategies implementation (manual control vs automation)
Break-down high-level flexibility signals to individual flexibility dispatch commands at the level of prosumer or even device
Interfaces for communication and interconnection to network operators' systems for flexibility signals exchange
Continuous monitoring of flexibility strategies and on the fly devising in case of overrides
Utilization of blockchain technology for objective and transparent settlement and remuneration of flexibility activation events
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Optimized flexibility bidding on the basis of accurate flexibility forecasts
Revenue and Profitability increase through the provision of services to network operators
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There is palpable anxiety in the world. The rise of ISIL in the Middle East, expansion of gruesome murderers like Boko Haram in Africa and ceaseless shelling of civilian population in eastern Ukraine by own State has been keeping the global leadership on tenterhooks. And suddenly, the Himalayas shook on 25th April. The shaking was experienced from Chennai to China. Nepal bore the brunt. Thousands of lives have been lost and rehabilitation of millions is a challenge for the international community. Destroyed homes and villages are to be rebuilt from the scratch. The support poured from around the world. Humane face trumped over the evil face of religious terrorists. But, it will be a Herculean task to restore the ancient temples and cultural treasures.
The earthquake and after-shocks proved disastrous to the Newari architecture in particular. Nepal was world-famous for its architecture which emerged during the Newar –Malla rule before Gurkhas took over the Kathmandu valley in 1769. The three centres of Nepal's history and culture, Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Patan(Lalitpur) and Bhaktapur lies in ruin. Even the Dharahara Tower which symbolized Nepal's pride and unity, built by Nepal's first Prime Minister in 1832 has been reduced to a stump. The decapitation of Dharahara was analogous to the beheading committed by a samurai through the bushido honour code of seppuku. It was a suicide of Himalayan heritage and the Himalayan plate performed the bushido code. But, what lies in ruin, must stand tall once again.
Nepal, in fact, is the Himalayan Bridge. Till 4th century, it was under the suzerainty of the Gupta empire. It was at this time that Newars of Tibeto- Burman language group populated Kathmandu valley. The Licchavis established a Kingdom in the valley and Xuanzang has written a detailed account of the life in the valley. When the dynasty declined, Newari rule was established in 879 A.D. The Newaris engaged in a task of grand fusion. They cultivated Hindu- Buddhist culture. There was fusion of different language groups and Newari itself went into a major transformation by appropriating Sanskrit vocabulary and several Indo–Aryan dialects. Complementing cultural fusion, there was fusion of linguistic universes.
It was the grounding during earlier Golden period of Nepal that inspite of presence of giant neighbours, Nepal stands united. The Newarese custom of Hindu- Buddhist fusion is evident from the myth-making regarding the origin of Nepalese inhabitants. While many claim the ancestry from as far back as Kerala (Nayar), several other claims the northern heights to be the originary home. There are different origin myths for the Kathmandu valley alone. While Buddhist claim it was a lake which was drained by the sword of Manjushri, the Hindus believe that the Gods descended from the Devapuri to live at the human plane. Kathmandu itself has two major centres- Swaymabhunath and Pashupatinath, for Buddhist and Hindus, respectively. But, both are venerated and visited by the adherents of two religions.
The fusion is more discernible in culinary sphere. In Nepal, Ghasa is a particular kind of food items which is ceremoniously displayed before the proper feast begins. These are characterized numerically. Nyataghasa is five-item ritual arrangement of food; cyataghasa is eight-item based display and so on. The simplest is the five-item based and the most complex ghasa is 84-item based. There is unique correspondence between food item, and pantheons in Hinduism and Buddhism. In the first set of Nyataghasa, the five components and their correspondence are as follow:Palu(ginger)→Vairocana→ Bhimsen; Musya(soy bean) → Akshobhya →Arjuna; Wo (pulse cake) →Ratnasambhava- Nakula; Khayapi (pumpkin) →Amitabha→Sahadev; Waunca (vegetable) →Amoghasiddhi→Yudhisthira. In this Nyatyaghasa, the same food item signifies Dhyani Buddhas as well as Pandavas of Mahabharata, simultaneously. Thus, an elaborate system of fusion between vegetation, Hinduism and Buddhism was established. This culture of fusion can also be seen in the Newari cult of Kumari goddess where a prepuberty young girl is worshipped as the embodiment of feminine energy, Devi. In fact, the political system that has evolved itself has element of fusion between communism of northern neighbour and democracy of southern neighbour.
Reconstruction of Nepal and Newari architecture cannot be achieved without imbibing this spirit of fusion. While the intermittent aftershock was occurring, the world community rushed towards Nepal. The arch-rivals like China- India, China-Japan, Israel-Iran, India- Pakistan, US-China – sent their relief and rescue teams. This was the true Nepalese spirit of grand synthesis of differences. The indomitable spirit of Nepalese , commendable rescue, treatment and relief work by the local authorities and prompt action by world community in airlifting immediate support have helped to mitigate the impact of disaster.
The calamity also teaches us lesson. We must not be enamored by the non-local architecture and western developmental model. Most of the death was reported from the cities where people were trapped in cement-brick rubble. The West developed the cellar-model of living habitat utilizing concrete and iron due to its climatic condition, where heat is to be preserved in the cold climate. In the earthquake prone zones of the Pacific and the Himalayas, wooden and bamboo are the traditional building materials. Infact, many earthbag structures in places like Badhikhel survived the earthquake. Houses ought to be built as a response to the landscape. But, the political parties as well as the governments in South Asia promise 'pucca-houses" as the panacea for all the miseries of life. While thatched roofs are better suited to climatic conditions, the impact of western discourse of modernity does not allow other epistemological worldviews to be considered significantly. What is required is an ecology-specific Developmental Model, a "fusion of horizon" between different epistemological frameworks which the leading Indologist from Nepal, Professor Sthaneshwar Timalsina wrote about in the previous issue of the Journal of Indian Research. The Asian governments must raise red flag to Chinese plan to build railway tunnel under Mt. Everest. The glacier ecology of Sagarmatha has been badly disrupted. Avalanches were perhaps the Sagarmatha's coughing- a warning sign to human engineering chutzpah which can destroy the Himalayan culture, ecology and communities.
Nepal is a surplus state in terms of biodiversity. Though, it covers around 0.1% of the world's total land mass, over 2% of flowering plants, 8% of the world's bird species and more than 4% of mammal species abide in Nepal. Reconstruction must take into consideration 'fusion of horizon' of both human and "other-than-human-species". Nepal will rise soon with the feet firm on ground that can never be overpowered by any shaking-geological or political. Nepal will also bring two competing Asian giants to synergize. From the rubbles of the Himalayas, the New Asia will arise!


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Radiation shielding plan review approval should be obtained from the Radiation Safety Section for dental cephalometric and tomographic installations. Rule 390(2) requires shielding of the primary beam. The area of the wall or floor struck by the primary, plus an area extending 1 foot beyond, should be shielded with 1/16 inch lead equivalent shielding. A brick or block outside wall would not normally require additional shielding.
An operator's barrier is not required for cephalometric or tomographic machines that operate at less than 100 mA. Machines at 100 mA or more would need an operator's barrier and the operators would need to be provided with radiation dosimeters.
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