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Writing Tutorial
A bevy of grant opportunities exist that allows educators the funds needed to enhance their teaching practice. This tutorial was created to help you, the educator, navigate your way through a grant application. Whether this is your first foray into the realm of grants, or if you've applied for (and received) grants in the past, we hope that this guide will enable you to draft a grant proposal in the most effective and efficient way possible.
The NEA Foundation offers a free, online course to help educators navigate the process of applying for a grant.
Grant Writing for Educators, one of 19 online courses available on our website, introduces participants to all facets of grant research, writing, and stewardship. This self-paced course can be completed by individuals or small groups and is a valuable asset for both first-time grant writers and educators who are looking to sharpen their grant writing skills.
A few tips for unfunded applicants when moving forward:
Why Do You Want A Grant?
Before you sit down to begin filling out a grant application, ask yourself some questions. "Why do I want a grant?" "What are my long term project goals?" "What am I looking to accomplish?"
If you can clearly and articulately answer these questions, you most likely have spent a great deal of time thinking about this grant project. If not, sit back and determine what it is that you (and your colleagues, students, etc.) wish to achieve in the event you receive a grant. Once you have determined both the short and long range goals of your proposed project, you can begin transcribing them through the grant application.
Ultimately, one must realize that grant makers are in the business of funding ideas, as opposed to merely providing funds for materials. A properly conceived project idea is the foundation for any successful grant proposal.
How Should You Apply?
Depending on the grant making entity, you may have to specify if you're applying for a grant as an individual or as part of an organization (school, school district, part of your local association, etc.). Regardless, be sure to read and fully understand the guidelines on the grant application when determining your plan of action.
Also keep in mind that, if you receive a grant, the project will typically last 12 or more months. With that in mind, be aware of the individuals with whom you'll be working through the duration of the grant project. You'll want to build and maintain relationships with the colleagues and administrators who will be instrumental in assisting you through the entire process.
What Is Your Common Ground With The Potential Funder?
Although it may sound obvious, be sure to apply to organizations that specifically have grant guidelines that align with the work you are proposing for funding. Investigate to ensure that the organization's mission shares a common ground with your work and that your proposal matches up with the posted guidelines of the grant.
Relationships and research
Network within Your Community
When starting your search for grant opportunities, it's smart to first look to local organizations (corporations, nonprofits, government entities) since they are the easiest group to which you can show immediate results if/when you receive a grant. Furthermore, these organizations will likely have a direct interest in the work you're proposing; your project will benefit students local to them (some funders may even have students in your classroom).
Establishing a rapport with local funders may also allow you to get your foot in the door with national organizations, since you will be able to prove that you have built a track record with funders in the past and possess the contacts and results to prove it.
Build Relationships with Potential Funders
Since you will likely be in regular contact with the grants officer(s) at the organization(s) to which you'll be applying for grants, be sure to learn the names of the people with which you'll be communicating. Conversely, let them know who you are. This won't necessarily increase your chances of being funded, but it will almost certainly allow friendly correspondence between you and the potential funder.
Consult With Colleagues, Administrators, Companies, and Individuals
Seek advice first and funds second. Do not go into the grant writing process without consulting knowledgeable people. Pick the brains of any colleagues who have applied for and received grants, any educators who have done work similar to what you are proposing, and any grant administrators who might be willing to provide advice while your assemble your proposal. It is imperative to have a sound proposal drawn prior to requesting funds.
Research, Research, Research
Conduct research on Regional Associations of Grant makers (RAGs) and donor forums. By being on this website, you have already proven that you are savvy in using the internet to identify grants available to public school educators. Continue searching in that vein to ensure that you are familiar with all of the grants for which you may be eligible. Keep an open mind and be sure to look at any possible funders, including private, corporate, and government funding sources.
Utilize Websites and Listservs
Sign up for listservs from various nonprofits that provide education grants information. This is an easy way to keep abreast of current grants news with the added benefit of simply regularly checking your email. For example, the Public Education Network publishes an excellent weekly newsletter that contains updates on grants available to public school educators.
Also be sure to regularly visit websites that contain grants listings. The NEA Foundation provides a useful guide to several grants available, and grantsalert.com is a comprehensive searchable grants database.
Have Confidence
You are your best salesperson. As an educator you are doing valuable work that funders want to support, so be sure to articulate that and use it to your advantage.
Always remember that the job of any grants administrator is to give away money. Don't be intimidated; as much as you may need grant funds, those providing grants equally need you.
Writing a grant proposal
Have a Good Reason for a Grant
Always remember that you're not just asking for money; rather, you're requesting an investment into a project that will change students' lives. Current trends in philanthropy have shown that there is an expectation that the grantee is held accountable for providing the grant maker not only a solid reason for a grant, but also regular updates on the progress of the project.
Ensure that you are descriptive when defining the work you plan to do if you receive a grant. Vaguely asking for $5,000 for 10 laptops is one idea; it's an entirely different (and stronger) idea to submit a proposal describing the need for $5,000 for 10 laptops for a middle school writing project that will strengthen students' language skills. Funders wish to provide grants for innovative projects, not simply for materials.
Know the Research and Best Practices in the Field
Be familiar with any possible work that has been done in your field similar to the project you are proposing. If similar work does exist, be sure to reference it to bolster the validity of your proposed work. Be aware of relevant education research and know if it supports the strategies you propose.
Establish Partnerships
If possible, establish partnerships with experts in your field of study, colleagues, community members, parent-teacher organizations, etc. Grant proposals often look strongest when there is evidence of buy-in outside of the core group presenting the proposal.
Pay Attention to the Quality and Feasibility of Your Project
Make sure that your project is realistic and doable. Ensure that the work you describe can be completed within the timeframe of the grant period (which is usually one year). Also make sure that the proposed work is grade relevant to your students and can be realistically accomplished.
Assemble a Proposal Preparation Team
Prior to commencing grant writing, you'll want to assemble a proposal preparation team consisting of key colleagues and associates with whom you'll be working throughout the course of the grant. This team should include administrators (be sure that your principal/dean is aware of and has signed off on your proposed work), school/district financial employees, colleagues, experts in the field, etc. Be sure to solicit advice from members of the team, since they will likely be instrumental in carrying out the project should you receive the grant.
Establish a Timeline to Complete the Application
Realize that the process of writing a grant proposal takes time. Draft writing (and rewriting), proofreading by colleagues, budget creation, and signature gathering will all need to be factored in to the process. Be prepared for delays, since one or more of these steps can take longer than you expect. For example, getting required signatures from your principal/dean and your school finance director/accountant (who will likely act as the point person for the fiscal sponsor) can take weeks, so be sure to give them plenty of time to respond to your requests. Do not wait until the last minute (i.e. the date of the application deadline) to procure necessary signatures.
Read and Follow Guidelines Precisely
Most organizations do not accept unsolicited proposals, so it is imperative to follow the guidelines of the grant to which you're applying. Address everything that is asked of you in the application. Conversely, do not add superfluous items to your proposal if they are not asked of you. Depending on the grants program officer, failure to follow any of the simplest rules could lead to the rejection of your proposal.
Include an Evaluation Plan
In the narrative of your proposal, be sure to include a carefully constructed evaluation plan. Establish how you'll measure the project's success by identifying interim and final benchmarks. Make sure that growth throughout the course of the project can be measured.
Write Clearly
Write in a manner that would make your proposal understandable to educators not necessarily familiar with your subject, grade, or geographic area. By all means, avoid using field and geography specific jargon and/or acronyms, since these things may be completely lost on certain audiences (members of the review panel). Keep your audience in mind and have a non-specialist review your proposal to flag jargon with which s/he may not be familiar.
Keep Long Term Goals in Mind
Ultimately, the program officer determining whether or not your proposal is funded is concerned about your long term goals. Make sure that your goals are clear, achievable, and measurable. Give careful thought about sustainability issues, and address the impact your project will have beyond the life of the grant.
Scour your proposal and make certain there are no typos, blank information sections, missing signatures, etc. Inability to proofread your proposal may lead to its rejection on technical grounds, regardless of the strengths of the project idea.
Ask a Program Officer to Review a Draft of Your Proposal
If you have completed your proposal in advance of the deadline date (see: Establish a Timeline to Complete the Application), inquire with the grants officer of the organization to which you are applying to see is s/he would be willing to read your proposal and submit feedback. Bear in mind that most grants officers are extremely busy, so you may not always receive feedback. However, grant officers are an excellent resource when it comes to grant writing (after all, their job is to review hundreds or thousands of proposals each year), so there is absolutely no harm in sending a copy of your draft to them prior to your formal submission.
Prepare Attachments Early
Again, you do not want to wait until the last minute to acquire additional information that may be beneficial to your proposal. Have attachments (notes of recommendation, lesson plans, newspaper articles, etc.) ready weeks in advance so you can include them when submitting your proposal.
Do Not Pester the Grant Maker
After you've submitted your application, be patient in waiting to hear back regarding your funding status. Announcement deadlines are usually posted on the funder's website, so familiarize yourself with them and be sure not to contact the grants officer prior to the announcement date.
Proposal content
Know the Required Content
The content in an application will vary depending on the funder, so be sure to thoroughly read through each section of the application for any grant to which you're applying. To take a look at the required fields in the NEA Foundation's Student Achievement Grant application, click here. The required fields for the NEA Foundation's Learning & Leadership Grants can be found here.
All grant applications will ask you to provide a budget. Be sure to relate all budget line items with the learning objectives presented in your narrative. Be specific, but not restrictive. Give yourself room to maneuver within the budget (providing a line item for "two laptop computers" is preferable to a line that reads "technology," which is far too vague, or a line that reads "two Acer Thinkpads, serial number #00058779," which is too specific).
Your budget should be practical -- do not ask for items that don't directly pertain to the project you've proposed. Reviewers give scrutiny to all line items, so be sure that the expenditures you've presented are essential for achieving the objectives described in your proposal.
Review process
The Process Depends on the Funder
The specific process for review and notification will differ depending on the funding organization. The following review process steps refer to the process that is used by the NEA Foundation. Although this process is similar to those used by other grant making entities, be sure to investigate which methods are used by any particular organization to which you are applying.
Technical/Preliminary Review
In this initial review step, an organization's grants officer will read a proposal to ensure that all required areas have been addressed. The officer will be examining your proposal to ensure that, among other things, word limits have not been exceeded, required signatures have been submitted, partner contact information has been included, etc. It is of utmost importance that you properly review your proposal prior to submitting; basic mistakes may lead to your proposal being dismissed during the preliminary review.
Peer Review and Committee Recommendations
Proposals that pass the preliminary review are subject to a peer review. In this stage, the grants officer will distribute all proposals to a committee of objective educators who will review each proposal according to a uniform rubric. The committee, upon completing and scoring each proposal, will return the scored rubrics to the grants officer and provide recommendations regarding the projects they feel should be funded.
Board Review and Approval
Taking into consideration the recommendations made by the review committee, the grants officer will prepare a docket containing the projects the Foundation intends to fund. This docket will be subject to the review and approval of the Foundation's Board of Directors. Upon receiving Board approval, the Foundation will make public the grant recipients.
Grantee Notification
Funded Applicants
Applicants who have been chosen to receive a grant can be notified in a number of ways; via email, phone call, letter, or announcement on the grant making organization's website. Regardless of the method of notification, the grantee will shortly thereafter be sent a grant agreement. The agreement is a legally binding document that explicitly states the requirements and expectations of both the grantee and grant maker and must be signed by both parties. Once both parties have signed the agreement, the grantee will receive the grant funds and may begin the funded project.
Unfunded Applicants
Applicants whose projects are not funded will receive notification from the grant maker in conjunction with announcements sent to funded applicants. Depending on the funder, this notification may include details regarding why the proposal was not funded, information on other sources of funding, encouragement for proposal resubmission, etc.
Educators should in no way interpret an unfunded application as an indictment of the quality of the proposed work. Most grant makers (including the NEA Foundation) receive far more quality proposals than they could ever realistically afford to fund and therefore must deny funding to countless innovative ideas.
Statistically, a proposal is going to go unfunded more often than not. Be prepared for rejection, but do not let it deter you from applying for grants in the future.
Inquire with the grants officer to see if it is possible to get feedback on the reasons why your proposal was not funded. Don't be shy about requesting reviewer feedback, a copy of the rubric, or tips from the grants officer.
Consider other funding resources for your project. Conduct internet research and ask the grants officer if s/he knows of any other grant makers that may be interested in funding your project.
If an organization allows you to reapply for a grant, be sure to do so after making appropriate changes to the proposal. The key to any effective grant seeker is persistence, so be sure to exhaust any and all possible funding sources.
For a comprehensive list of other grants resources available to public school educators, view our Other Grant Opportunities page.


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Bachelors Degrees | Business Degree – General Business, Online Classes - Excelsior College
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Bachelor of Science in Business (General Business) w/ CBE
Bachelor's in Business (General Business)
Business moves faster than ever these days, and Excelsior College is keeping pace with the times.
Our flexible, competency-based Bachelor of Science in Business (General Business) degree program will enable you to finish sooner at a lower cost than almost anywhere else.
Specifically designed for adult students with busy lives and competing responsibilities, Excelsior's online business BS degree program lets you put together a personalized program of study that builds on what you know. This bachelor's in business concentrating in general business is geared to meet current employer needs and give you an advantage in the job market.
Competency-based education (CBE) at Excelsior allows you to earn your BS in Business through a personalized program of study that combines course-based learning, independent study, and earned external credits.
- Course-based learning refers to Excelsior's 8 or 15-week online courses in business and other subjects that are directly informed by current trends in workforce development.
- Independent study options help you pursue self-paced learning with study guides and practice tests before earning credit by exam. You can also simply test out of subjects you've already mastered.
- Earned external credits are accrued through coursework completed at other institutions, military experience, college-level exams like CLEP and DSST, learning assessment, and workforce training and professional certifications completed before and/or during your enrollment.
Meet your degree requirements in whatever combination of options works best for you, then take the capstone in which your competency will be evaluated through a series of business projects, simulations, and summative exam.
- Transfer more credits to lower the cost of your BS in Business.
- Take 8 or 15-week online business classes that fit your schedule.
- Access financial aid, flexible payment plans, and other assistance to make college more affordable.
- Earn a business degree accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
You can also use financial aid and flexible-payment options to fit this bachelor's in business concentrating in general business into your budget. Find out just how affordable an Excelsior bachelor's degree can be.
A Flexible, Convenient Business Degree for Working Adults
Excelsior's online business classes are taught by experienced educators from some of the nation's leading business schools. You'll get a complete, rigorous foundation in business processes and principles, including:
- Accounting
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With an accredited bachelor's degree from Excelsior, you can pursue a wide range of professional and educational opportunities, including small business ownership, consulting, administration and management, graduate school, and law school.
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BS in Business Credit Requirements
BS in Business Credit Requirements
120 credits required. 60 in the arts and sciences, 51 in the business component (to include a minimum of 21 at the upper level of which 9 must be in the concentration), and 9 in the additional credit component (to include the 1-credit Information Literacy requirement).
Courses classified as upper level must be junior-senior level (300 - 400) and can be classified as a business core, concentration, and/or business elective course.
Learn more about the credit requirements
Use Excelsior College Exams toward your BS in Business, General Business Concentration degree
Program Outcomes
We expect that as an Excelsior College baccalaureate business graduate you will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehension of the principles of accounting, marketing, finance, management and economics.
- Demonstrate comprehension of the legal and social environment of business.
- Demonstrate comprehension of the global environment of business.
- Apply ethical considerations to the obligations and responsibilities of business.
- Apply business tools to real-world situations.
- Employ information literacy techniques.
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
- Apply business concepts and functions in an integrated manner.
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Educational Objectives
As an Excelsior College baccalaureate-level business graduate you will be able to:
- Apply general and discipline specific concepts and methodologies to identify, analyze and solve business problems.
- Demonstrate an individual desire and commitment to remain current with and adaptive to changing business conditions through continuous learning and self-improvement.
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- Communicate effectively in a professional business environment.
- Perform ethically and professionally in business and society.
- Attain increasing levels of responsibility and leadership in one's chosen career field.
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Business and Technology Catalogs and Journal
- Learn more about credit requirements, learning outcomes, core courses, and more:
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- Review Excelsior's Journal of Business and Technology
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Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
All of Excelsior College's academic programs are registered (i.e., approved) by the New York State Education Department.
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SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION for Business Degrees
Excelsior College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), 11374 Strang Line Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215; 913-631-3009; www.iacbe.org. The IACBE is a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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Will have quotes soon from Prust, Dubinsky, Lundqvist, Drury and Tortorella.
You've heard by now that Mats Zuccarello is up from Connecticut and Tortorella said that the reality that the game could come down to a shootout is a consideration in having him up. Drury skated, but he and Tortorella were very vague about whether there's a chance he could play tomorrow. Marc Staal was given a maintenance day off.
Saw the Captain here today — you know THE Captain. He wasn't offering any guarantees.
Quotes to follow.
John Tortorella:
I asked if the experience of Game 82 last year could be of any help tomorrow:
"No. No. We need to focus on what we need to do for one game tomorrow and not worry about what happened before, during this season, not worry about what happened last season. It's just focusing on what we need to do tomorrow."
On Zuccarello and the shootout:
"Yeah, it has to come into our thinking. It's crazy, but it has to come into our thinking. But he'll come up and see what happens."
Any chance of Drury playing:
"No. No. There's no timetable there. Again, I'm not even sure what the lineup's going to be. So we'll make that decision tomorrow."
On the short memory his team has had:
"It's got to be really short. We play at 12:30 tomorrow. Listen, this team has bounced back from clunkers that we've played, from injuries, from a lot of different things this year. And we have full trust that we will be ready to play. Again, like I said, we lose control as far as losing last night. But you wake up today, you go to work and you need to look what's ahead of you here. They've bounced back in a lot of different situations this year. They'll do it tomorrow."
"We had our process today to get ready for tomorrow. I feel very comfortable with the club and their mindset."
On the youthful ignorance being beneficial:
"Ignorance and not thinking is very good for hockey players. Really, it's true. If you're thinking too much you get paralyzed. It's a loose group, it's been a confident group, it's a good group, so we'll be ready to play tomorrow."
I asked if he'll watch any games tonight:
"No, but I'll check a few scores. I'm not watching any of that (cooke). I'm sure I'll check a few scores, I'll be honest with you there. You have to now. But, again, the biggest focus is, we turn around pretty quickly here and I think that's a good thing for our club — get ready to play, play a 12:30 game, get at it and see where we go."
They played a shinny game at center ice the end of practice, and I asked if that was to just keep it loose.
"Yeah, we've been trying to … again, we're a good hockey team. We've had a really good year. We have 43 wins. In the past five or six weeks, we've gone into San Jose and beaten them. We've gone into Pittsburgh, they opened the door with some undiscipline, we beat them. We've beaten Boston twice. We've beaten Philly twice. We've played some clunkers, but we're a good hockey club. It's not about correcting out in practice right now. It's not about (video) tape work. It's about how you feel about yourself as a player and as a group. And again, I am confident that these guys will recapture themselves, will feel good about themselves and play a really good game tomorrow."
On remembering how it felt to be eliminated in Game 82 last year and whether it had an effect on this year's team:
"I don't think so. You'd have to ask the individuals. This is a different club. I think we have some different personnel. I think this club had a mindset. They did their work in the summer and that really propelled us to have a really good foundation to how we were going to play. I think we've developed an identity, so I just think it's apples and oranges. I think this is a different club this year."
Is it better prepared to play a game like this?
"I think this is a better team. I think it's a better team mentally. I think it's a better team, togetherness. You guys can write what you want. I think it's a pretty damn good club and we're going to try to find a way tomorrow."


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For some reason I have this PHP form that I had put together which I thought was going to inbox which still is not. The form processes but every e-mail goes to the inbox. The only time it goes to the inbox is only if I'm launching it and testing the form through my PC. If somebody could help me fix this problem because this has been driving me stupid crazy. I had paid a local web company to put together the form and it seems it works but not sending to write location. This form is for my best friend / client website so that is why I sort of need it fixed ASAP. She's starting to get pretty impatient so. I also have the HTML form code just below.
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There are a couple of reasons why php forms dont work. Overall I just glanced through the code and a couple of things you need to check are :1. The form submit says formm.php
<form method="post" action="formm.php" name="Customer Service Form">
So see if the php code is really under formm.php or is it form.php
Second thing I note is that Header from code is a gmail email id. Now some servers restrict from header to the domain it is from which is rare, but I have seen some servers do not like any other domain. So in the from header try to put your domain email id like email @ thisisthedomainname .com and try and it should work
Finally if the above two dont work, try removing the captcha code from the form and then trying. This option is really not needed and really if the captcha is wrong it should show a message, but maybe sometimes if captcha doesnot validate even then it might be creating issues.
Try and let us know how you fixed it
The file name is formm.php with two mm's yes. It processes just fine but goes to junk e-mail box.
I suspect gmail is flagging the message as spam because the message claims to be coming from the same address that it's being sent to (firstname.lastname@example.com), but the actual address it gets sent from will be determined by the webserver that's sending the email.
Find the email in your junk folder and click on the small arrow to the right of the reply button, and from the dropdown menu choose 'Show original'. Gmail will open up the raw email (you'll be able to see all the email headers and such) and look for 'Return-Path' and see what it's set to.. this will probably be the address that the email is sent from.Try adding this address to the contacts for the account and see if that stops gmail from flagging the messages as spam.
I think I managed to fix the problem. Freaking GoDaddy is freaking retarded and does not allow spam e-mail filters like yahoo, gmail, hotmail, aol, etc...to be used for processing forms send to. I guess they say you have to use your domain name e-mail address lol. I tested it with the domain e-mail address and it appears to work fine. I think It's time to close my godaddy account and go move to someone else like hostgator or someone.
Nothing Freaking about it. Basically to avoid spam mails and to track spam mail, many hosting companies add the from header as the domain header. This is the case with most hosting companies including the other that you have mentioned. Hence this is not godaddy specific but there are many hosting companies that put in such restrictions. If you go to each hosting companies site and check their FAQs you will find this in most of them that they support only emails from theemailid @ thedomainname to prevent spam
To webmasters and/or developers it can be aggravating. We know what we want the FROM to be.
But to a hosting provider, they don't know if a site's forms are locked down or not and they don't want SPAM email being sent from their servers.
I have seen many threads where the OP was getting SPAM from their contact form and were dismayed to learn it was being used to send SPAM because they didn't filter and sanitize user supplied input and it allowed header injection techniques to BCC others. (You are locking down your form aren't you?)
If this is only for you then IMHO fretburner's suggestion to add the address to your white list i.e. "contacts" is probably the easiest thing.
If this is for others eg. a newsletter, then you could ask them to add it to their white list. I have seen site's ask this, but I'm not sure how good of an idea it is to rely on users to know how to do this and actually do it.
I have never used one, but AFAIK using a dedicated email service would solve the problem (and give other info like open rates), but for the added expense it might be overkill for your needs.
Dedicated services are the way to go. Especially since mandrill is free for the first 12k emails a month. You send via json rather than mailto but that is easy to consume from anything these days.


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When I think of how much I love New York City, I can't help but think of all the access there is to fashion. It's literally around every corner…like the Nina Shoes headquarters. First of all, a BIG THANK YOU to the always beautiful Lauren of Kurvayshus B. who got me in! Love this lady!
So…imagine me surrounded by hundreds of pairs of beautiful shoes and handbags with a camera in hand. Yeah…there are going to be a few parts to this exclusive post! I have tons of photos. Lucky you!
You may know Nina Shoes for their glamourous special occasion footwear…OH…but they're so much more than that. Take a peek at the first few photos below and get a little familiar with what's in store for the next two parts! Which pair is your favorite?


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Tim Stevens had just moved in to the Longhaven Apartment Complex in Princeton and was settling down for an early evening nap on July 6. The day suddenly changed for the DePue soccer coach and all the residents of the apartment complex.
Stevens said he was suddenly awakened by a neighbor from a nearby residence who ran through the complex, who cried the one word everyone fears most, 'Fire." Other residents were asleep as well.
Stevens was able to gather his phone and his iPod and ran to safety.
"It was that kind of that afternoon nap time. If it wasn't for her, it could have been dangerous," he said. "I was in a white shirt and shorts. I grabbed my phone, my iPod and that was it.
Living on the bottom floor of the complex, he lost everything else in the fire and the water damage. He had some hang-ups with insurance for a month, but knows it could have been much worse. He knows other residents were more established in their apartments and suffered more losses than he.
"I'm still recovering. I can't change it, you just move on," he said. "I'm a true believer that God doesn't give you anything you can't handle, so you just handle it."
A native of Batavia, Stevens has found folks in Bureau County to be very friendly and helpful in time of need. Many organizations have provided the residents with financial need and clothing.
"The people are more friendly than in a suburban area. It's a slower way of life and people seem to put things more in perspective than always being on the go."
Stevens relocated in Princeton, where he likes living because of its stores and restaurants.
He's a fourth-year high school history teacher and in his third year as the head soccer coach, coming to DePue after completing his masters degree at Aurora University. He likes to consider himself more of a reading and writing teacher, because "that's what kids of this generation need most."
Stevens has coached his Little Giants soccer team to an 8-7-1 record heading into Wednesday's regional semifinal clash with Princeton. He said that would be a big game for the Little Giants to prove their game against an established program like Princeton.
Kevin Hieronymus is the BCR sports editor. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Bruges is home to plenty of places to try a host of popular Belgian beers. Sometimes not the most obvious of spots, all you have to do to find the best bars in Bruges is to ask a local. We asked you about some of your favourite Bruges bars over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page and here's what you told us.
Charlie Rockets
Matt Keagy says:
Charlie Rockets!
Tommy Ryckaert says:
Charlie Rockets!!!
Hostelworld says:
Housed inside what used to be the biggest movie theatre in Bruges, Charlie Rockets is a hostel, restaurant and bar. The bar is a really popular spot, serving up a wide variety of Belgian beers, cocktails and more. Live sports and rock music videos are show on the TV screens found throughout the bar. There are 5 pool tables, a dartboard and foosball table on the premises, all of which are free to use. Free live concerts can be enjoyed at the bar on a regular basis between October and May.
Location: Hoogstraat 19.
Snuffel Hostel Bar
Andreas Kiebs says:
Snuffel Hostel has a bar with lots of different belgian beers, and it's fun hanging out there with the international crowd.. Got a birthday song sung by everyone in the pub a few years ago.. Great place..
Michael Alcorn says:
Snuffel Hostel bar! Great beer cheap prices!
Hostelworld says:
One of the most popular backpacker bars in Bruges, the Snuffel Backpacker Hostel bar offers up 25 different kinds of Belgian beers to thirsty travellers. There's a happy hour every night with plenty of great drinks offers to take advantage of, plus there's a regular programme of entertainment. This includes everything from live music to exhibitions.
Location: Ezelstraat 47-49.
De Halve Maan
Bernhard Doringer says:
De Halve Maan, a brewery with attached pub/bar where you can taste their excellent "Brugse Zot".
Christiaan Klein Lebbink says:
The bar adjacent to the Straffe Hendrik brewery!
Hostelworld says:
Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan is a family brewery located right at the heart of Bruges. Guided tours of the brewing operation are offered on a daily basis and there's also an on-site bar where you can taste their Straffe Hendrik and Brugse Zot beers.
Location: Walplein 26.
Druid's Cellar
Carlo Correale says:
I know that's not a typical Belgian "brasserie" but I remember I spent a night in the Druid's Cellar, an Irish pub near the market square where the In Bruges crew (Colin Farrell included) was used to have fun after movie's shots…it's quite small and smoky but really cool!!!
Hostelworld says:
This Irish bar serves up a huge selection of drinks including draught beers like Guinness and Kilkenny. A wide variety of bottled Belgian beers are also available, along with Irish whiskeys, Scottish whiskeys, bourbons and more. Every Thursday, the bar plays host to live music acts and there's a pub quiz on Sundays at 9pm.
Location: St-Amandsstraat 11.
Lennard Ramone says:
Moloko. But beware! If you don't fit in with the regular clientele (punks, skinheads and the occasional biker) you might get some weird stares
Hostelworld says:
A truly alternative venue, this bar is a great spot to hear live music. Punk and ska bands are what you'll usually hear at Moloko.
Location: Maalsesteenweg 126 .
So, for an enjoyable night out in Bruges, check out some of these great Bruges bars.


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Delevingne recently debuted her very first tattoo—a diminutive but detailed lion on her knuckle—and now she
has a second, and more pronounced, permanent hand accessory: "My new CJD (Cara Jocelyn Delevingne) tattoo," the 20-year-old instagrammed of her newest ink by Rihanna's favorite New York technician, Bang Bang.
On her tattoo, Moss said: "[Artist Lucian Freud] told me about when he was in the navy, when he was 19 or something, he used to do all of the tattoos for the sailors. And I said, 'Oh my God, that's amazing.' And he went, 'I can do you one. What would you like? Would you like creatures of the animal kingdom?' I mean, it's an original Freud. I wonder how much a collector would pay for that? A few million?" Note: One collector did pay $7.29 million for Freud's 2002 nude of Moss, which did not, incidentally, feature said tattoo.
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- Middle East Studies Collection
Middle East Studies covers all disciplines in the study of human societies, past and present, in the following countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, and Egypt, the occupied territories of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, Azerbayjan, Armenia, Iran, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
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- Islamic Canonical Texts
Collection Guides & Bibliographies for Resources at Columbia
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Excerpt from Mr. Adnan Oktar's Live Conversation on A9 TV dated July 3rd, 2012
ADNAN OKTAR: Our Prophet (saas) is the most humble person of the world, the most loving and the noblest person of the world. Yet some people regard the Prophets as if they were the bastions of arrogance [may Allah forbid]. These are silly people. The Prophet Joseph takes his parents and have them sit on his throne. The Prophets are extra-ordinarily humble. For instance our Prophet (saas)used to take off his frock and lay it under the Christians for them to sit on it. His little grandsons, Hasan and Huseyin, were up on his head. They sat on his blessed head with their legs down from his shoulders. Their grandfather holding their feet they wandered around the streets like this in Mecca, in the streets of Mecca. Their grandfather used to do everything they wanted. They used to say; "Grandfather, I want to go there," and their grandfather took them there. Even during the prayers, they were at the attack, yet a sweet, nice attack that is. For instance the moment their grandfather gets in the prostrating position, they used to go there and sit on his head and our Prophet (saas) used to wait for them to get up whenever they like. The Companions raised up their heads and looked to see what is going on. And they are still there sitting. Our Prophet(saas) is such a sweet Prophet. That is why those types of people, who behave as if they are the bastions of arrogance, are surprised to see that, saying "how can something like that happen?" This is a beauty. We did not come here to act arrogantly, we are here to be tested. There is an extra-ordinary aspect to this world.


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Micromax Bolt A69 smartphone was launched in May 2014. The phone comes with a 4.50-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 480 pixels by 854 pixels.
The Micromax Bolt A69 is powered by 1GHz dual-core Broadcom BCM21663 processor and it comes with 512MB of RAM. The phone packs 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Micromax Bolt A69 packs a 5-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 0.3-megapixel front shooter for selfies.
The Micromax Bolt A69 runs Android 4.2 and is powered by a 1800mAh removable battery.
The Micromax Bolt A69 is a dual SIM (GSM and GSM) smartphone that accepts Regular and Regular. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, FM and 3G. Sensors on the phone include Proximity sensor and Accelerometer.
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Western Digital Hard Drives Protect Your Data 24/7
With Western Digital hard drives, employees don't have to remember to back up their computers. Attach one of these drives, and it stores changes automatically. Computer usage is confident and worry-free, because words, pictures, videos and music aren't lost due to human error, power outage or a wonky machine.
Easy Does It
Western Digital hard drives make saving computer data (almost) a no-brainer. Separate power supplies aren't necessary. An employee plugs the drive into a USB port, and it's good to go. No one has to remember to save, save, save. Without that nagging worry in the backs of their heads, employees are free to concentrate on their work completely. Once the hard drive is connected to a computer, updates occur whenever a user modifies or add files. The drive doesn't just store changes. It stores them fast.
Cover All Bases
Western Digital hard drives are compatible with both Windows and Mac computers. You don't have to be concerned about purchasing the wrong type for your business machines. Though these drives are formatted for Windows, Mac users simply have to follow directions to reformat them. This one-size-fits-all setup makes it so much easier to buy the right hard drive.
Safety First and Last
Western Digital hard drives even protect data from computer users themselves. If someone in the business accidentally deletes a file, there's no need to worry. It's not a catastrophe. The information has already been backed up on the drive. A few clicks retrieves the file, and everyone can get back to work. These hard drives store all kinds of data and never wipe out anything by mistake.
No Prying Eyes
Western Digital hard drives also guard against outsiders who are a little too interested in your business. The security system protects files, photos, videos and music. All information is fully covered by both password protection and encryption. The password process is simple: no password, no entry into the system. The powerful data encryption is the same type used to defend classified government documents.
Take Your Pick
All Western Digital hard drives have strong backup and security features, but there's still a little room for variety. Not every business has the same storage needs. We start with 500 GB and go up from there. Sure, 500 GB is a lot, but sometimes more is better, so these drives offer alternative storage locations. Your employees can, of course, save data on the hard drives, but they also permit use of Dropbox or a cloud service. If color matters to your employees, brighten up the workplace with a bold blue or berry drive, or keep it classic with silver, white or black. It's all about choices.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. - Entering into their seventh season, the Saint Leo men's lacrosse team charges into their spring campaign with high hopes. Head coach Brad Jorgensen has ensured the Lions will face a challenging and exciting schedule, and has officially announced the slate for the upcoming season.
The Lions kick off their campaign welcoming their distinguished alumni from the previous six seasons back for their 2012 Alumni Game. The Green and Gold will get a chance to break-in the new grass game field on Saturday, February 4, with the opening faceoff against the former Lions set for 7 p.m.
Saint Leo opens their regular season attack on the road, taking on first-year program and one of the latest Deep South Conference members, Florida Tech. The Lions will square off against the Panthers on Tuesday, February 14, at 7 p.m., before traveling to reigning DSC champion Catawba College for a key conference showdown on the 23rd at 4 p.m.
Three days later, the Lions take to the field in Charlotte, N.C. against Queens University before making the trek back home for their first regular season home game of 2012. Saint Leo hosts Rollins College to open their home schedule, facing off against the Tars at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 29.
After their brief stint at home, it's back to the road for the Lions as they travel to Gaffney, S.C. for a key regional matchup against Limestone on Saturday, March 3.
The Green and Gold returns to Saint Leo, Fla. for a three-game home stand, hosting St. Andrew's Presbyterian (March 8), Pfeiffer University (March 10), and DSC member Mars Hill (March 14), before boarding the bus to travel north to face Wingate University in conference play on Saturday, March 17.
The Lions return home and make the short trek to match up against first year program, and new DSC member, Tampa on Tuesday, March 20. After their showdown against the Spartans, Saint Leo hosts Lenoir-Rhyne in conference action on Sunday, March 25 in a 1 p.m. contest.
The Lions conclude March with a home game against MIT on the 27th, before kicking off the month of April against Coker on Sunday the 1st, ending their regular season home schedule with a 1 p.m. game against the Cobras.
Saint Leo wraps up their regular season campaign on the road, traveling the short distance to Florida Southern in their final regular season contest of 2012.
After the conclusion of their regular season campaign, the Lions will look to advance all the way in the Deep South Conference Tournament Championship, with Quarterfinal action slated for April 10, and the Semifinal game to be held on April 12. This year's Deep South Conference Championship game will be hosted by Mars Hill College on Sunday, April 15.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's lacrosse team, visit SaintLeoLions.com.


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Nicholas David Wonders 'What's Going On' During His Performance on 'The Voice'
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It's time for the last of Cee Lo's three musketeers to take the stage on 'The Voice' tonight. Nicholas David, who was the first person saved last week, will no doubt enthrall us with another inspiring performance.
The soul singer was greeted by Bill Withers, the man who wrote 'Lean On Me' — which David sang last week on the show — during rehearsals. Do you see how we come full circle? It's always such a joy. But this time around, David is singing Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' and was told by Mr. Withers himself, "Don't go crazy."
Joined by a saxophone player, David rocked some serious sunglasses and a brown leather jacket as he stood up before his audience while he played the piano. In typical fashion, his vocals were sentimental and emotional, and the tone of his voice is truly the most unique of the competition. But what's great about David is despite the laid-back and odd vibe he gives off, there's a coolness about him that makes him super likable, which will no doubt help him during the competition.
"You pick the best stuff. I just love this element that you give the show, that you give us, entertaining us with these incredible soulful songs," said Adam Levine. "I'm just gonna be a fan of yours, as a human being, as an artist, whatever."
Truer words have never been spoken, dear Adam.


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Volunteer Trail Repair Co-ordinator
The course has been developed with a number of partners including Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland (DMBinS) and the Forestry Commission. These partnerships have enabled the course to benefit from best practice across the mountain bike trail build sector. The course focuses on repairing mountain bike trails, which is seen as an essential role of volunteer groups. It is designed for those maintaining a broad range of trails from wild trails to trail centre trails, bike parks and urban pocket parks.
The content of the one-day course covers everything from liaising with the land owner/managers to recruiting volunteers to assist with the repair of mountain bike trails. It also ensures that volunteers understand the legal and moral obligations and that all necessary paperwork and training are up to date and that records of work carried out are kept in order.
The course includes the following units:
- How to develop relationships and liaise with land managers/owners
- Understanding the law regarding land access and trail repair
- The importance of recording and managing records of work carried out:
- Creating and writing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- Sign-up forms and disclaimers
- Work schedules
- What to record and the importance of record-keeping
- Growing your volunteer workforce, including how to recruit, educate and motivate volunteers
- Tools of the trade - which tools to use, how to use them correctly, safety and the dos and don'ts of volunteers working with hand tools.
- Trail repair essentials, how to keep your mountain bike trails in great shape year round.
- Working with volunteers: how to adapt working procedures to suit the environment you are working in; arranging dates for work to be carried out and ensure the correct equipment, education and safety procedures are in place.
This course is designed to work in combination with our one-day Safe Working Practice Trail Checking course. For groups inspecting and maintaining trails, we can run this together with the VTRC as a two day private course to enable full comprehension of the process of managing trails.
Land owners and managers can then be assured of your capacity to manage trails and networks effectively.
Course outcomes
On completion of the VTRC course, you will be able to demonstrate that you are competent to:
- Work with land managers;
- Carry out repair work on mountain bike trails, keeping them within grading specification and preventing deterioration;
- Apply the knowledge, experience and understanding to co-ordinate groups of volunteers working to maintain their local mountain bike trails; and
- Record work undertaken and provide an audit trail in line with legal requirements and best practice.
Please contact the Courses & Training Helpline to find out if this course is available for booking: 01483 238 337
What you need
It is beneficial to have completed the Safe Working Practice Trail Checking course prior to the VTRC course in order to enable full comprehension of the processes of managing trails.


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This article was published 21/2/2013 (1641 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
This has to stop, Winnipeg!
I am referring to the dramatic increase in the number of drivers who become (extremely bad word) homicidal morons when they get behind the wheel of a car.
I am not referring to you, of course. It is obvious you are a careful, considerate motorist, unlike the legions of legally insane drivers who believe it is their (another extremely bad word) constitutional right to operate a motor vehicle while talking on their cellphones, texting, eating, drinking coffee, shaving, applying lipstick, changing CDs and rooting around on the floor for the breakfast burrito they dropped while changing lanes without signalling.
I have a helpful safety tip for these drivers: "STOP IT! STOP IT RIGHT NOW, BECAUSE YOU'RE GOING TO KILL SOMEONE, POSSIBLY ME!!"
I apologize for the excessive use of capital letters and exclamation points, but I think they were necessary to give my driving diatribe the emotional impact it needed to make this city a safer place for everyone. You're welcome.
I'm not saying there are a lot of bad drivers in this city... No, wait, that's exactly what I'm saying. In fact, I have never been in a city that is home to more atrocious drivers than Winnipeg, including Rome, which I visited many years ago.
In Rome, if a pedestrian wants to cross a street without being turned into a roadside pizza, they have to hold hands with a passing nun, mutter a silent prayer, then slowly wade out into traffic where, with luck, oncoming motorists will weave around them, honking their horns and shaking their fists to convey the concept they will pick them off next time unless they are physically attached to, at minimum, the Pope.
You probably think I am kidding, but anyone who has tried to cross a street in Rome knows I am telling the truth. But that is not the point. The point is our drivers are much more dangerous.
The thing that scares me the most is the way some impatient drivers lurk behind snowbanks or SUVs the size of aircraft carriers and attempt to enter main roadways via the technique of sl-o-o-o-wly inching their vehicles out of back lanes or side streets and then, unless they literally hear the sound of crunching steel and shattering glass, stepping on the accelerator and lurching into traffic, thereby causing normal drivers to slam on the brakes and see their entire lives, including that moment when the bigger kids in high school dunked their heads in the toilet, flash before their eyes.
Here's another safety tip for anyone who thinks it is safe to poke their car's nose into oncoming traffic an inch at a time: "STOP IT!!! ARE YOU (MORE WORDS YOU NEVER SEE IN A FAMILY NEWSPAPER) KIDDING ME?"
It is entirely possible I'm a bit sensitive, because my car was recently destroyed by a driver who inched out of a back lane, then hit the gas, thereby embedding her vehicle in the side of mine, because she had failed high school physics and felt it was scientifically possible for two bodies to occupy the same space at the same time.
After the crash, I drove around for several days in a rented car, trying to spot potential road hazards by swivelling my head around like Linda Blair in The Exorcist, assuming, instead of throwing up pea soup, she honked her horn every few seconds to inform nearby motorists they were the spawn of Satan.
It turned out the guy who rented the car before me had left a bunch of keys in the vehicle, so I agreed to meet him at a local McDonald's to return them. While I gobbled an Egg McMuffin, he explained he had needed a rental because his car had been T-boned by a driver who blasted through a red light while yakking on a cellphone.
Coincidentally, as we chatted, his phone went off and, after a brief conversation, he looked at me and grunted: "That was my brother. He just flipped his truck on the highway."
Anyway, while we're talking about unsafe driving, let me say I am sick of you people who refuse to dust the snow off the tops of your cars, so you drive around blindly in vehicles frosted like giant wedding cakes. Also, I'd like to know what in the world is wrong with drivers who insist on overtaking me at 1,000 kilometres per hour, then swerve their cars in front of mine and, for fun, immediately reduce their speed to the rate of airport luggage.
It's at moments like this I wish car-mounted death-ray lasers were legal for good drivers like you and me. I told that to the guy who sold us our new car. He said car lasers wouldn't be a good idea.
"Why not?" I demanded.
"Because you'd probably kill someone," he said, laughing.
"STOP IT!" I warned him. And then I inched my way out of the dealership.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - According to Forbes magazine, Jacksonville is the second hottest market for tech jobs in the country.
Mike Stockwell with Peak 10, a information technology provider, agrees that the tech industry in the River City is booming.
"We've seen a very similar growth for Peak 10, especially here in Jacksonville. My career matches that Forbes snapshot from 2001 to today, basically, and we've seen more than a 50 percent increase from a job growth perspective," said Stockwell.
The news from Forbes wasn't a surprise to Stockwell, the general manager of the Peak 10 office on the Southside. The company houses IT support for many companies around the globe.
"I'm not shocked by it, here in Jacksonville, Florida, the growth we've seen from a startup in 2000 to today," said Stockwell.
Former Jacksonville Mayor John Delaney heads the Jax-USA Partnership board for Jacksonville's Chamber of Commerce.
"The growth is in a place like Jacksonville and Oklahoma City, which surprised people. But businesses take note of the kind of people you can employ in Jacksonville. It's all part of the soup that makes it a good place to grow an economy," said Delaney.
Companies like Peak 10 are forecasted for continued growth, and already have plans to hire more workers in 2013.
"It is a great time to be in tech here in Jacksonville," said Stockwell.


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SAINT LEO, Fla. – There was no better way for the Saint Leo men's swim team to send off its senior class and prepare for the upcoming Sunshine State Conference Championships then the script that was written on Saturday afternoon as the Lions defeated Rollins 169-87 in SSC action from the Bowman Pool deck.
After honoring four outgoing men's seniors: Patrick Ceddia, Milton Alberto-Requejo, Michael Marino and Gabe Keown, the Lions went to work, with their A relay team of Rhet Rheinlander, Jose De Jesus, Vashaad Fincher and Dillon Kasson winning the 200 IM Relay by nearly a second and a half.
When everything was said and done, Kasson won the 200 Free, Matheus Assis racked up a trio of nice individual wins in the 100 Back, 100 Free and 100 Fly while also on the A relay team alongside Alberto-Requejo, Niclas Bez and Valentin Lenz in claiming the 200 Free Relay.
De Jesus claimed the 100 Breaststroke title and Rheinlander left the rest of the field in the dust, winning the 200 Back by almost 13 seconds. Alberto-Requejo tried to keep up with his teammate on podium visits as he touched first in the 50 Free and the 500 Free, just one victory shy of Assis for the team-high on the day.
In total, it was a solid outing for the Lions as the tune up for the Conference Championships is now fully underway.
The Lions will have nearly a month to prepare for the Sunshine State Conference Championship which will kick off on Feb. 19 in Orlando at the YMCA Aquatic Center.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo men's swim team as they prepare for the conference meet, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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I will be tutoring a beginner in Python programming. I'm experienced with Python myself, and I use emacs. But I figure my student will want a real IDE. Can I get a recommendation for something that is simple? Advanced project features are not needed, but simple and well-documented basic coding and debugging would be good.
Perhaps IDLE is fine? I haven't used it.


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Communication and Signaling in Birds
Birds produce meaningful communications by their facial expressions, beak movements, feather ruffling, elongating their necks, crouching, bouncing, and flapping their wings. Although each species has its own body language, many different species interpret movements in the same way. For example, various species interpret an upward thrust of the beak as expressing the intention to fly, and the lowering of the breast as a warning of danger. Also, several species perceive raising the tail feathers as a threat, or displaying bright colors atop of the head as a declaration of the intent to attack. Via facial expression, birds can convey a variety of messages to those around them-negative feelings such as dislike and resentment, as well as positive ones like pleasure, enthusiasm and curiosity.
Bird's Facial Expressions
Birds produce different facial expressions by movements of the beak, or by positioning the feathers above the beak, on the chin, or atop the head. In some species, the feathers above the eye can also move independently. Moreover, many species make a display by opening their beaks. For example, the tawny frogmouth opens its beak to reveal its large, bright green oral cavity, emphasizing the size of its beak and making it appear more intimidating. Some other species open their beaks as a form of threatening behavior, usually silently, but sometimes enhance the performance with hissing or loud breathing.
Besides communicating by means of body language, birds produce a great variety of sounds to communicate with other members of their flock, neighbors, or family members. These range from short, simple calls to songs that are surprisingly long and complex. Sometimes birds such as the green woodpecker use different instruments or, like the American woodpecker, use special feathers to produce sound.
Birds also communicate through scents, although since their sense of smell is poor, their communication is based mainly on sound and sight. At times of poor visibility, as at night or in dense foliage, sound is most advantageous, and is also the ideal method for long-distance communication. If conditions are right, birdsong can be heard for up to a few kilometers.
In addition to song, birds also have conceptualization and communication skills. In certain circumstances, they demonstrate talents equivalent to those of children of primary-school age, learning series of words and other means of human communication through social interaction. When alone, these parrots play vocalization games and when in the company of people, they join vocalizations together to produce new assemblages from existing sequences of speech. Allah, the Creator of everything on Earth and in the skies, equips them with the talents and characteristics that set them apart. Accordingly, our praises for the supreme beauty of our environment is praise that belongs to Allah.
The Language of Calls and Songs
To call to one another, birds produce sounds of extremely high frequency and strength. Only a few species such as pelicans, storks, and certain vultures are mute and have no call. The acoustic calls used by birds amongst themselves form a language of sorts. Their songs, which are longer and generally related to courtship, consist of a series of notes and usually contain melodies.
Birdsong is usually heard in spring, whereas the calls, much simpler than songs, are used by both sexes and heard throughout the year. Birdcalls allow swift communication via simple messages without a great expenditure of energy. These calls' main functions can be listed as follows:
- To establish a bird's species
- To indicate its bird's gender
- To reveal its location
- To demarcate and defend its territory
- To announce and advertise a source of food
- To let young birds recognize their own parents
- To keep the flock together when traveling
- To warn of the presence of an enemy
- To intimidate an enemy
- For courtship
To mark the changeover of responsibility for nesting duties such as incubating or feeding To practice and perfect their songs
Allah's Miracle of Inspiration
Birds employ the most suitable methods of communication for their habitats and objectives. There is no question of every bird being able to know which song it should sing under which circumstances, or to calculate on its own the meaning and purpose of the song it will sing. Living things devoid of reason and judgment can exhibit such behavior because such intelligence and consideration of the future are inspired in them by Allah. Allah creates every living thing with the characteristics it requires and inspires its appropriately intelligent behavior. All living things perform only those functions that Allah inspires in them, serving as a means whereby we are able to witness His might. In one verse of the Qur'an, Allah reveals:
Do you not see that everyone in the heavens and Earth glorifies Allah, as do the birds with their outspread wings? Each one knows its prayer and glorification. Allah knows what they do. (Qur'an, 24:41)


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"Game changer" is a term you hear often when people talk about how technology has changed their industry.
It's the all-too-familiar statement that sales managers hear from their salespeople: "I need to give my client this discount or we'll lose the job. We'll make up the margin on higher volume from the client."
While there are merits in what the frontline salespeople are saying in such situations, there is another aspect that needs to be considered. The sales manager should assess the overall situation, not only the numbers. After all, Plato once said, "a good decision is based on knowledge and not on numbers." But the numbers also have to support the knowledge.
This article aims at exactly that: What the numbers are telling the sales manager based on simple economic theories? Should the discount be granted because the extra quantity is going to make up for the lost margin? If the price is increased instead of decreased, will the overall effect for the company be a net gain or a net loss?
There are simple but frequently forgotten rules that govern such sales and discount decisions.
What is Supply and Demand?
The first step for the sales manager to quantify whether to give a discount or not is to think about the first law of economics: the law of supply and demand. But what do we mean by supply and demand?
The supply of a product in the market is the aggregate amount supplied by individual firms. In other words, supply is the total quantity offered for sale under various market conditions.
Demand on the other hand is the total quantity customers are willing and able to purchase under various market conditions.
Along the same lines, a market is in equilibrium when the quantity demanded and the quantity supplied is in perfect balance at a given price. Surplus describes a condition of excess supply while shortage is created when buyers demand more of a product at a given price than producers are willing to supply. The market equilibrium price just clears the market of all supplied products.
Now that we know what economists mean when they talk about supply and demand, we can move to a new concept based on this foundation. This concept is referred to as elasticity.
Price Elasticity of Demand
As we have just learned, when the price of a good or service rises, the quantity demanded falls. But to predict the effect of the price increase on total consumption, we must also know how much quantity falls. The quantity demanded of some goods, such as salt, is not very sensitive to changes in price. Indeed, even if the price of salt were to double or to fall by half, most people would alter their consumption of it hardly at all. For other goods, however, the quantity demanded is extremely responsive to change in price. The price elasticity of demand for a good is a measure of the responsiveness of the quantity demanded of that good to changes in its price. Formally, the price elasticity of demand for a good is defined as the percentage change in the quantity demanded that results from a 1 percent change in its price.
The value of the elasticity tells us if giving the discount the salesperson is asking for is a good idea or not. Depending on the value of the elasticity, the total revenue can go down or remain unchanged.
Before the sales manager decides whether to grant the discount the salesperson is asking for, the sales manager ought to examine the performance of the price elasticity of the market.
The same thought process should be followed when the sales manager is contemplating a price increase.
Without considering the individual supply and demand functions, the sales manager can not decide what is in the best interest of the organization: a price increase or a discount.
It should also be noted here that this exercise is not a one-time exercise. Different types of customers can be on different parts of the demand curve. Some can drop out at a slight price increase while others may not even feel it. The sales manager should assess the price elasticity on each individual case.
Follow the Facts
The famous English writer Aldous Huxley once said "Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." Sales managers and their salespeople should always strive to follow the facts dictated by basic economic principles. When deciding on very important sales leverages such as price increases or discounts, they should strive to gauge what the rules and facts are telling them, not to ignore them. The simple existence of price elasticity is one such fact that should never be ignored by sales professionals.
Ramez Naguib, P.E., is the President of Palatinco in Dallas. He has lived, worked and studied in six continents.


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The build quality of the Zeiss lens is excellent also thanks to an all metal construction. The focus ring is decoupled from the AF gear so it does not rotate in AF mode. In manual focusing mode it operates very smooth but there is a little play when changing the focus direction - this is typical for non-SSM Sony lenses. The lens does not extend during
focusing operation which is different compared to the 85mm f/1.4. The front element does not rotate thanks to an IF (internal focusing) design. Unfortunately there're no seals against dust and humidity - something which should be standard in this lens and price class.
It is not a show-stopper but the AF system of the Zeiss lens does still rely on the rather outdated classic focusing system driven by the camera (via a slotted drive screw). Sony's modern SSM (supersonic motor) would have made more sense here. As a consequence of the conventional AF system the lens produces a moderate degree of noise during
operations. Due to the heavy weight of the lens system the AF speed is quite fine but not great.


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Did you know?
Rustler's Valley in the Eastern Free State is popular with 'new-age' thinkers – once known for the annual Rustler's Valley festival in April, there are now smaller music and dance events aimed at the spiritually minded community.
The purifying sweat-lodge ceremony is most strongly associated with Native American practices, but the general practice of sweating it out together is also found among other ethnic cultures around the world, and in Africa.
The common principle is to detoxify the body and mind through intense heat and sweating to induce healing, to create a deep connection with a higher being and the self, and to stimulate spiritual renewal. Prayers, chanting and drumming are commonly part of the ritual.
The sweat lodge itself is a low-domed structure built out of natural materials such as wood and canvas, grasses or mud. Much like a sauna, the lodge is heated using rocks that have been heated over a fire outside and then placed in a central pit with water poured over them to produce steam.
It's a health and wellness concept that has started to catch on in South Africa.
The Jazzfarm, a weekend retreat centre and function venue in Lanseria outside Johannesburg, holds a monthly sweat-lodge and cleansing ceremony. The whole session lasts about two hours and you can finish off with a refreshing plunge in the swimming pool. Come armed with a sarong, bathing suit or loose-fitting clothes and eat sparingly on the day. Also avoid sugar, caffeine and processed foods.
Clear View Lodge in Broederstroom, 40 minutes from Johannesburg and close to Hartbeespoort Dam, is another retreat with a sweat lodge, where North American healer Tim Sikyea sometimes holds ceremonies. Tim also visits Simonskloof in the Langeberg mountains of the Western Cape for the same purpose.
In the eastern Free State, between Fouriesberg and Ficksburg, just 5km from the Lesotho border, there is the Sun Moon Lodge, which offers weekend retreats and regular sweat-lodge ceremonies.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
The Jazzfarm
Email: email@example.com
Clear View Lodge
Tel: +27 (0)83 660 2931/82 320 3498
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Tours to do
If you are staying at the Jazzfarm, visit its labyrinth. If in Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort Dam is a good place to poke around for arts and crafts, while in the Western Cape you cane explore the famed Cape Winelands.
What will it cost
Costs vary depending on your chosen retreat.
What to pack
Generally it's a good idea to pack easy-to-wear clothing including sarongs, sandals and something warm for the evenings.
Where to stay
Simple self-catering accommodation is available at the various sweat lodges. Camping is also an option.
What's happening
Retreats and sweat lodges are generally planned well in advanced, so call ahead to find out when the next one is.


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HOUSTON - Cracking down on crime – there's an app for that!
The Harris County Sheriff's Office's application called iWatchHarrisCounty allows people to send in crime tips.
"I'd rather download an app than having to go search online for certain things or even call someone about certain things," Houstonian Latasha Riles said. "So, if I can go to the app, it's just more helpful."
Sheriff Adrian Garcia said the app has already gotten results. More than 1,000 tips have been made via the app.
The first arrest made from a tip sent via the app was made at a north Harris County home. Investigators said it was a drug house and there was a baby inside it.
"It happened because of iWatch," Garcia said. "It happened because a citizen took control of the situation and sent in the information we needed."
Investigators said anyone who uses the app is still eligible for any reward that is being offered.
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A NEW community centre and after-school club looks set to be created on the site of a former plumbers' merchants in Nelson.
The former Victoria Works, at the corner of Railway Street and Vernon Street, would also serve as a Muslim prayer hall five times a day.
Supporters say that the venture will be open to Muslims and non-Muslims interested in gaining a greater understanding of Islam. Applicant Khakik Ur-Rehman, of nearby Bracewell Street, said: "Our intentions are to make use of the premises for educating children after school, with prayer facilities for students and the community.
"Many children from the community are being left behind in educational matters as there is a lack of space to accommodate them."
The centre, formerly the trading home of Plumbase, would be open seven days a week, with up to 40 students attending from the local area per session.
He added: "As well as an educational centre for children from a Muslim background, we hope to exert attention on the needs of the same chldren and bring them up to be good, honest and hard-working citizens of the community."
No major external works would be required, to make the scheme a success, but some internal alterations are proposed.
Plans have been formulated for separate entrances for boys and girls, with disabled access off Railway Street.


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Almighty Allah, He Who is capable of creating an infinite variety and wealth, produces accompanying natural causes for everything He creates. In creating events and people, Allah also creates the most ideal natural causes within a perfect order accessible to human reason. Allah is Omniscient and Almighty. The way that events appear planned and dependant on natural causes is essentially a manifestation of Allah's infinite might.
The way that Allah produces millions of very different and diverse natural causes within His flawless creative artistry is a great miracle. With His infinite mind, Allah could create everything without natural causes if He so chose, and would certainly do this in the most perfect manner. However, all the natural causes produced and shown to us by our Almighty Lord allow us to see the perfection in the details of His artistry, and His infinite mind and compassion for us in all those details. One element of the wisdom in Allah's creation in the way He depicts everything as dependent on natural causes is the fact that human beings are entities constantly exposed to testing. Human beings are also tested through the natural causes Allah creates and through the moral values they display in the face of the events created. By displaying the natural causes behind the events He creates with His omniscience, Allah shows us an amazing artistry requiring the deepest of reflection. By producing events in a chain of natural causes, Allah creates miracles of a kind that the human mind can accept in the environment of the test. If Allah were to do away with natural causes, then the environment of the test might also disappear, but by creating natural causes of a kind acceptable to the human mind in this perfect environment of testing, people are tested in terms of faith and whether or not they abide by the moral values of the Qur'an.
Our Almighty and All-Powerful Lord manifests the relationship between cause and effect in the most perfect way in the many events we encounter. For example, if we want to lay and eat off an attractive table as we are sitting in our chairs, and all the food we want is suddenly created in front of us, then this would very definitely baffle the human mind. However, Allah creates the table laid in the manner most appropriate to the human mind and through the most appropriate natural causes. Allah creates the people who lay that table, who cook the food and who think up all the details concerned. In this way, Allah creates a great many miraculous events experienced in daily life by making them dependent upon natural causes as a requirement of the test. When we see the final state of the table prepared, we see that is has been created for us at that moment, without stopping to think of natural causes. The fact is, however, that Allah, Who produces that table by combining a number of natural causes together, shows us how perfectly He has created those causes. Or if we were suddenly created where we wanted to be when it was time to go to school, that would also baffle the human mind. But again Allah creates the finest causes, those most accessible to the human mind, creating us where we want to be at the time we want to be there, as the result of natural causes.
It is Allah Who uses a car, ship or airplane, the original of which exists on the outside, to change the image forming in our brains. Allah brings exceptionally perfect images together, combines several separate events in a perfect manner and manifests His causal artistry in the finest manner.
If Allah so wishes, he can make someone who is seriously ill even healthier than he was before, with no natural causes being required. But Allah uses hospitals, doctors or drugs as causes in order to cure people. All these are causes under Allah's control. For example, if a young person were to age in a few seconds before our very eyes, that person would be going beyond the bounds of human conception. But when Allah creates time and years as natural causes, then aging becomes something everyone regards as perfectly ordinary. Or if a tiny baby were to start talking and walking within just a few seconds, the human mind would be unable to conceive it. But when Allah gives rise to such things by making time a natural cause, things happen that everyone regards as normal. The household equipment we use every day, maybe without ever thinking about it, actually reaches us through a variety of natural causes. A whole chain of natural causes operates, from the worker in the factory where the equipment is manufactured to the lorry that delivers it to our homes. Allah shows that every detail in everything we encounter, a table that has been laid, a car we use, the medicines we take, the television remote control we pick up and many more such glorious details all arise within natural causes.
The way that Allah produces natural causes for every event, every person and every condition and situation in a chain whose laws are accessible to the human mind is a great miracle…
Almighty Allah, Who is powerful enough to create all things when He so chooses, reveals the might in His creation in these verses:
"Does He Who created the heavens and earth not have the power to create the same again? Yes indeed! He is the Creator, the All-Knowing." (Surah Ya Sin, 81)2009-03-29 20:22:27
"His command when He desires a thing is just to say to it, 'Be!' and it is." (Surah Ya Sin, 82)


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SEC's Top 25 Players: No. 24 Markus Golden
Published: Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 3:48 p.m.
No. 24 Markus Golden
School: Missouri
Year: Senior
Position: Defensive end
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 260 pounds
Why he's No. 24: It has been something of a wait for Golden, who had to go the junior college route and then got a late start in 2012 because of NCAA Clearinghouse issues, playing mostly special teams.
And last year he had to wait for playing time while Michael Sam and Kony Ealy were making life miserable for quarterbacks.
Still, Golden was able to take advantage of the snaps he received and is expected to follow in the footsteps of the lineage of linemen who have been high picks in the NFL from Missouri (Aldon Smith, Sheldon Richardson, Ealy, etc.)
Last year, Golden played about 40 percent of the snaps for the SEC East-winning Tigers and still managed 6.5 sacks. He had 13 tackles for losses.
Golden is a player with a terrific upside who has the quickness around the edge to put up some impressive numbers for Missouri. In a league with a lot of quarterbacks trying to find their way, the redshirt senior should be on a lot of postseason teams.
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Zoe Nathan and Josh Loeb's Santa Monica bakery was bustling during my visit, with nearly every table occupied—and this was 11 a.m. on a Monday. The display case was fully stocked, with a sizeable collection of sweets vying to be coveted alongside a latte (not to mention savory goods like sandwiches, soups, and flatbread pizza).
It's the kind of place where everything looks good, so knowing what's best is helpful, especially when you can get the bakery's tastiest items right from the source of all that's sweet: Zoe herself.
Click through the slide-show to find out her top picks at Huckleberry, from shortbread squares topped with chewy caramel and fleur de sel (one of the shop's signature items), to a savory and sweet biscuit with Niman Ranch bacon and pure maple syrup.
Related: Serious Eats Neighborhood Guides: Zoe Nathan's Los Angeles
Huckleberry Cafe & Bakery
1014 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90401 (map)
310-451-8633; huckleberrycafe.com
About the author: Erin Jackson is a food writer and photographer who is obsessed with discovering the best eats in San Diego. You can find all of her discoveries on her San Diego food blog EJeats.com. On Twitter, she's @ErinJax


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- We are only able to take assistance dogs in the hotel. For clarification please call us on 01698 456300 or see our website for more details and we shall aim to help.
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- Number of Floors: 5
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A modern hotel near Hamilton town centre and the M74 with free Wi-Fi and breakfast included
Holiday Inn Express® Hamilton hotel is just off the M74 motorway, only 25 minutes' drive from Glasgow Airport (GLA). A 10-minute stroll to Hamilton Central interchange connects you via train or bus to nearby towns. You are steps from the Palace Grounds Retail Park's cinema, eateries and free parking, while the Regent Shopping Centre is five minutes' walk away.
Business guests can drive straight onto the M74 motorway to head to meetings or host events in the hotel's three meeting rooms with free Wi-Fi. Hot drinks and LCD TVs keep the space comfortable, and projectors and catering can be arranged. Free parking is available at the adjacent retail park, just enter your details at reception.
It's a handy 10 minutes' drive from the hotel to Hamilton Park Racecourse and Strathclyde Country Park for outings. You can reach Chatelherault Country Park within minutes. Cycling at the Emirates Arena or football matches at Ibrox or Celtic Park are about 15 minutes away, and Ibrox Stadium is about half an hour away.
Gear up with the Express Start Breakfast, complete with delicious hot choices, or use the free Wi-Fi (from 2016) to read the news online with a coffee in your room. Wind down at the hotel bar in the evening with a drink, pizza or takeaway.
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The race start and finish will be located on Phillies Drive. Spectators may view the race along Phillies Drive or anywhere along the course.
Food and drinks will be available for spectators to purchase. Only those registered for the race will be permitted on the warning track following the event.
Following the event, participants and spectators are invited to attend the official post-race party at XFINITY Live!