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New Delhi, 4 December 2018; Penguin Random House India has today announced that Niti Kumar has been appointed as the Sr. Vice President, Marketing, Digital and Communications for the company and will be reporting to Gaurav Shrinagesh, CEO, Penguin Random House India & SEA.
With close to two decades of experience in managing media and digital across industries, and having spent over a decade in key leadership positions, Niti will lead the company's marketing, digital and communications teams. Niti was most recently 'Managing Partner' (North) with MediaCom (A Group M/WPP company), responsible for leading revenue, people, client relationships, strategy/ insights and new business for the company. She has led key new business acquisitions and managed local propriety, helping the agency to win over 150 local and global awards. She has a proven and successful track record of delivering growth, having extensive experience in consumer insights, as well as brand development.
Gaurav Shrinagesh says, 'I am delighted that Niti will be leading our fabulous Marketing, Digital and Communication team which are going to be integrated henceforth to ensure greater discoverability for our authors and books. Niti will work closely with colleagues across the company, ensuring we're aligned and progressing towards the ongoing goal of connecting to our readers as closely as possible.'
Niti Kumar says, 'I am extremely excited to be joining Penguin Random House India. For me, this role is probably the best amalgamation of a personal passion (books) and my professional expertise (communication and media). I look forward to working with the team at Penguin Random House India at adding more value to authors and their titles through the marketing function."
About Penguin Random House India
Penguin Random House India is the largest English-language trade publisher in the subcontinent, publishing over 250 new titles every year and with an active backlist of over 3000 titles. With a strong fiction and non-fiction list, it publishes across every segment, including biography, travel, business, politics, history, religion and philosophy, lifestyle, cookery, health and fitness, sports and leisure, visual books and children's books. The children's titles are published under the Puffin imprint.
Penguin Random House India's illustrious list includes Booker Prize-winning novels and winners of virtually every major literary prize, including the Nobel Prize, the Magsaysay Award, the Jnanpith Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Several of PRHI's authors are also recipients of the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, India's highest civilian honours.
Penguin Random House India is also the exclusive distribution partner for several leading local and international publishing houses in India and the subcontinent.
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Please note that all of our counselors are "generalist" trained to work with students on any personal issue. However, we have listed some particular areas of interest and specialized training as well.
Counselor Faculty for Hayward and Concord
Director of Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS24276
San Jose State University
SHCS Staff Member since 2009
Academic Training: San José State University, MSW, 2003
Areas of Special Interest: First Generation College Students, Identity Development (Ethnic, Sexual, Gender, Spiritual), Relationships, Couples, Social Justice
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: "The souls speaks its truth only under quiet, inviting, and trustworthy conditions. The soul is like a wild animal – tough, resilient, savvy, self-sufficient, and yet exceedingly shy." - Parker Palmer
Lead Counselor Faculty
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 36921
California School of Professional Psychology
SHCS Staff Member since 2016
Academic Training: San Jose State University, MS in Clinical Psychology, 1992; California School of Professional Psychology, Ph.D in Clinical Psychology, 2002
Areas of Special Interest: Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention
Personal or Professional Quote: "The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases." - CG Jung
Counselor Faculty
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCS26682
California State University, Bakersfield
SHCS Staff Member since 2014
Academic Training: California State University, Bakersfield, MSW, 2007
Areas of Special Interest: Relationship Issues, Adjustment to Life's Transitions, Anxiety, Gender and Sexuality, Faith and Spirituality, Grief and Loss
Personal or Professional Quote: "Kind words are short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless." - Mother Teresa
Counselor Faculty
Licensed Psychologist, PSY 21702
Alliant International University
SHCS Staff Member since 2016
Academic Training: California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University, Los Angeles, MA Clinical Psychology 2004; Psy.D, 2006
Areas of Special Interest: PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Stress Management, Domestic/Dating Violence, Self-Esteem, Personal Growth, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, CBT.
Personal or Professional Quote: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Suess
Counselor Faculty
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 84614
California Institute of Integral Studies
SHCS Staff Member since 2016
Academic Training: California Institute of Integral Studies, Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology, 2010
Areas of Special Interest: Couples, Relationships, Women's Issues, Trauma, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss, Personal Growth
Personal or Professional Quote: "Ring the bells that still can ring, forget your perfect offering; there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."- Leonard Cohen
Senior Counselor Intern
MFT Registered Intern No. 81830
San Francisco State University
SHCS Staff Member since 2014
Academic Training: SF State University, Master's in Counseling Psychology, 2014
Areas of Special Interest: PTSD and Trauma Relief, Social Justice, Somatic Therapy, Mindfulness, Relationships, Personal Growth, Identity Development and Stress Management
Personal or Professional Quote: "We take care of the future best by taking care of the present now." - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT 93966 University of Southern California
SHCS Staff Member since 2018
Academic Training: University of Southern California MA in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2016
Areas of Special Interest: Depression, Anxiety, Mindfulness, Stress Management, and Existential Crises
Personal or Professional Quote: "What I'm not confused about is the world needing much more love, no hate, no prejudice, no bigotry, and more unity, peace, and understanding." Stevie Wonder
SHCS Staff Member since 2018
Academic Training: The Seeing Eye Inc, MA in Guide Dog Assistance Areas of interest: fetch, tug of war, chasing squirrels, and belly rubs.
Personal/professional quote: "Bow wow wow, yippy yo, yippy yay" - Snoop Dogg
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW 60751 Columbia University
SHCS Staff Member since 2018
Academic Training: Columbia University School of Social Work, MSW, 2008
Areas of Special Interest: First Generation Students, Relationship Issues, Social Justice, Coping with trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and Women's Empowerment.
Languages spoken other than English: Spanish
Personal or Professional Quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
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SHCS Staff Member since 2019

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text: My friend, jewelry designer Kris Nations is having a Jewelry Studio Sale this Saturday, Jan 17th from 11am to 4pm at her design studio in Oakland (2828 Filbert Street). All you crafty ladies looking for charms or unique beads, don't miss this event where you can get supplies at below wholesale prices. Click the image above for a larger view and more information.


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Holiday ideas to Mount Popa
The holiday ideas listed below are designed to give you a flavour of the things to do in Mount Popa. We specialise in tailoring all aspects of your holiday to meet your precise needs. To start planning your trip, just call one of our destination specialists on 020 7590 0688.


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When buying a Motors used family car safety is often one of the prime concerns. If your family is going to travel in the car, you want to be sure above all else that they be safe in the event of a crash.
This leads some people to buy bigger sturdier cars such as 4x4s, but the best way to discern a cars safety levels is through the Euro NCAP ratings. Find whichever used cars you have in mind on their lists and check the safety ratings.
In the small multi-purpose vehicle category, the Ford C Max and the Ford Grand C Max lead the way. A range of factors are taken into account such as adult safety, child safety and pedestrian safety. They have five point ratings along with the Vauxhall Meriva, Hyundai ix20, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Toyota Verso, Mini Countryman and Peugeot 5008 to name but a few.
The large MPVs seem particularly safe. The VW Sharan and the Seat Alhambra both gain good five star ratings.
In the large family car category the Citreon DS5 and the Audi A4 seem to excel with good figures in the breakdown and an overall five star rating. In terms of small family cars, the Lexus CT 200H and the Volkswagen Golf seem to fair particularly well.
When looking at used cars, safety ratings are as important as if you were buying new. Most of the mainstream brands know how important their Euro Ncap rating is so they generally score pretty highly without fail. Nevertheless, you should still be meticulous when looking through used cars and look up the rating of the vehicle in question.
The other way to ensure that your vehicle is completely safe is to put it through a data check to see that it has never been written off therefore damaging the integrity of the used cars frame.


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Tips for C. Walsh Theatre
9 C. Walsh Theatre Tips
we went to the Red Hat Pub we went to the Red Hat Pub
It would have been good to know it was a college production, that was not clear in the invite.
Took the subway.
On Sunday we parked on the street close to theatre
"anything goes" within being respectful.
Get off at Government Center. Bowdoin was closed at 6:30pm
Parking under the courthouse is a bit of a hike, and pricy.
The Red Hat pub around the corner is worth stopping at for a pre-show drink.


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Dr. Sanford in the News
Voted FAVORITE KIDS' DOC by You!
Thank you to all the parents who voted Dr. Sanford as a Favorite Kids' Doc for the Dec 2019 issue of New Jersey Family! This is his 6th year receiving this honor!
Let It All Hang Out Festival August 23-25
Ever Wonder what Dr. Sanford does in his free time, he transforms into Dr. B. & plays the harmonica. He'll be performing Friday, August 23rd at the Let It All Hang Out Festival.
Nominated NJ Favorite Kids' Doc 2019
Thank you to all our "AWESOME PATIENTS" this is an honor!
NJ Monthly's Top DENTIST 2019
We are proud to announce that Dr. Sanford was recognized as one of the Top 624 Dentists in the July 2019 issue of NJ Monthly! This is Dr. Sanford's 6th year! Congrats!
Dr. Robert Sanford & Tim Pino
Dr. Sanford & Tim Pino running for the Somerset County Sheriff at Soriano's at Parkside! Great Evening!
Sanford Orthodontics Celebrates
National Children's Health Month
February is National Children's Health Month and that means that Bridgewater Orthodontist, Dr. Robert L Sanford has been visiting the Bridgewater schools around the district to educate students about the importance of good oral hygiene and the role braces play in achieving optimum dental health. He was recently featured in February issue of "TheBReeze".
Dr. Sanford has developed new videos & interactive visual techniques for flossing and brushing which he shares with the children. His presentation includes three student volunteers, Mr. Cuspid, Ms. Gums & Mr. Bicuspid who assist him in demonstrating proper flossing to maintain good dental hygiene for healthy gums and teeth. His tooth brushing technique called "Roll, Wiggle and Whisk", is a big hit with the children and their teachers, he demonstrates how to "ROLL" the brush over the teeth, "WIGGLE" their bristles between the teeth and the "WHISK" the plaque off. Dr. Sanford finishes his presentation with a travel toothbrush distributed to each child.
Dr. Sanford enjoys making National Children's Dental Health Month a fun & unique experience for each child.
2018 NJ Family-Top Favorite Kids' Docs
Sanford Orthodontics is proud to announce that Dr. Robert L. Sanford has been again recognized as a "NJ's Top Favorite Kids' Doc" in the New Jersey Family's December 2018 issue. He was awarded this honor due to his expertise and dedication to his profession, by being nominated exclusively by his patients Moms and Dads!


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When Dierks Bentley performed before a sold-out crowd of over 14,000 fans at DTE Energy Music Theatre in Detroit on Sunday, May 22, he brought the show to a close with a creative ending. Bentley recruited friends and music industry guests to spill out from a plane-shaped set prop on stage during his encore performance of "Drunk on a Plane."
MusicRow takes you along with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the concert's high-flying culmination.
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My publications can be found on SSRN:
- Islamophobia and the Law (with Khaled Beydoun, accepted for publication by Cambridge University Press)
- Developing Women: Human Rights and Transnational Family Law Reform in South Asia (New York University Press, forthcoming 2018).
- Muslim Women in National and Transnational Security Regimes, Encyclopedia of Women in Islamic Cultures (2017) (invited, peer reviewed).
- In the Shadow of Gaslight: Reflections on Identity, Diversity, and Distribution of Power in the Academy20 CUNY L. Rev. 467 (2017) (invited).
- Introduction: New Approaches and Challenges to Reproductive Justice 12 FIU L. Rev.1 (2017).
- Transnational Commercial Surrogacy: Contracts, Conflicts, and the Prospects of International Legal Regulation, Oxford Handbook in Law Online(Oxford Univ. Press, 2016) (invited, peer reviewed).
- Beyond Culture: Human Rights Universalism Versus Religious and Cultural Relativism in the Activism for Gender Justice 30 Berkeley J. of Gender & L. 226 (2015) (lead article).
- Syncretic Feminism as Resistance to Identity Politics, Rights Universalism and Religious Absolutism __J. of Research in Gender Justice __ (forthcoming 2015) (double blind peer-reviewed). (article).
- The Political Economy and Legal Regulation of Transnational Surrogacy 48 Vanderbilt J. of Transnational L. 1 (2015) (lead article).
- Shari'ah Law as National Security Threat 46 Akron L.Rev. 49 (2013).
- Between Tradition and Progress: A Comparative Perspective on Polygamy in the United States and India 83 U. Colorado L.Rev. 963 (2012) (invited symposium contribution).
- Exporting Subjects: Globalizing Family Law Progress Through International Human Rights, 32 Mich. Int'l L.J. 259 (2011).
- (Mis)Appropriated Justice: Muslim Personal Law Reform, the Uniform Civil Code and the Rights of Muslim Women in India 17 Columbia J. of Gender and L. 45-110 (2008).
- Terrorists & Muslims: The Construction, Performance, and Regulation of Muslim Identities in the Post-9/11 United States 7 Rutgers J. of L. & Relig. 8 (2006).
- Ideology, Identity and the Law in the Production of Islamophobia, 39.1 Dialectical Anthropology 47 (2015) (peer reviewed). (invited Essay).
- Globalizing the Margins: Legal Exiles in the War on Terror and Liberal Feminism's War for Muslim Women 9.2 Int'l Rev. of Constitutionalism, 241-261 (2010) (peer edited, invited).
- Empowerment or Estrangement: Liberal Feminism's Visions of the "Progress" of Muslim Women 39.2 U. Baltimore L. Forum 153-172 (2009).
- Comprehending "Our" Violence: Reflections on the Liberal Universalist Tradition, National Identity and the War on Iraq 3 Muslim World J. of Hum. Rights 1 (2006)(peer reviewed, invited).
Book Chapters
- From Bandung to Bangladesh: The Peace Movement's Failure in South Asia and the Resurgence of International Humanitarian Intervention in Bandung and the Global South: 60 Years of Transformative International Law (forthcoming , Cambridge University Press, 2015) (invited) (book chapter).
- Governance Feminism's Imperial Misadventure in Contesting Feminisms, Contestory Spaces (Huma Ahmed Ghosh, forthcoming 2015, SUNY Press).
- Collateral Damage: The Ghettoization of Muslims in the Race for the White House in Race 2008: Critical Reflections on an Historical campaign 61-76 (2010).
Solicited Book Reviews
- Islamic Law and International Human Rights: Searching for Common Ground? (Emon, Ellis, & Glahn, eds.) (2015).
- After Abu Ghraib: Exploring Human Rights in America and the Middle East 63 Middle East J. 682 (2009).
- "The Politics of the Veil" 24 J. of L. and Relig. 1, 247 (2008).
Presented Papers and Lectures
- ISIS, Postcoloniality and the Islamic: Failing to Explain, International Global Law and Politics Conference, Harvard University, 2015.
- ISIS and the Failure of Postcolonial and TWAIL Analysis, Third World Approaches to International Law Conference, Cairo, Egypt 2015.
- Human Trafficking and Rights, Moderator, Converge! Conference, University of Miami, 2014.
- The Political Economy of Transnational Reproductive Labor and Its Legal Regulation, Plenary Panel of Experts on International Family Law, Institute for Global Law and Policy, Doha, Qatar, January, 2014.
- The Political Economy of Transnational Reproductive Labor and Its Legal Regulation,Beyond Roe Conference, Rutgers University Law School-Camden, October 2013.
- Hard Labor: The Legal Regulation of Migrant Domestic Workers from South Asia to the Gulf, LatCritXVI, Chicago, IL, October 2013.
- Economies of Desire Proseminar, Institute for Global Law and Policy, Harvard University, 2013.
- Transnational Surrogacy and Its Legal Regulation, IGLP at 5 Conference, Harvard University, 2013.
- Domestic Violence in Comparison: A Response to Leigh Goodmark's "Troubled Marriages",Feminist Legal Theory-Collaborative Research Network, Law and Society, May 2013 (invited).
- Transnational Surrogacy and Its Legal Regulation, Feminist Legal Theory-Collaborative Research Network, Law and Society, May 2013.
- Contesting the Oppositional Religious Stance Against LGBTiQ Recognition in India, The Association of American Law Schools Conference Section on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 2013 (invited).
- Outsourcing Wombs, ClassCrits Conference, University of Wisconsin Law School, (panel convener and moderator) October 2012.
- Outsourcing Wombs, Social Justice Feminism Conference, University of Cincinnati Law School (presenter, panel convener and moderator), October 2012.
- Teaching TWAIL in a Time of Terror, SALT Conference, University of Baltimore School of Law, October 2012.
- The Gendered Effects of Development Displacement, Institute for Global Law and Policy Workshop, Harvard University Law School, June 2012.
- Exporting Subjects, selected as one of 4 panelists for "New Voices in Human Rights," The Association of American Law Schools, Washington, DC January 6, 2012.
- Gendered Effects/Distributing Progress, Third World Approaches to International Law Conference, University of Oregon School of Law, 2011.
- Between Tradition and Progress: A Comparative Perspective on U.S. and Indian Family Law, invited presenter at the Symposium on Indian and U.S. Family Law, University of Colorado Law School, 2011 (invited).
- Exporting Subjects, at Workshop on Reproduction and Sex in Contemporary Governmentalities: Governance Feminism and its Others,Harvard Law School, September 16, 2011 (invited).
- Gendered Effects/Distributing Progress through Indian Public Interest Litigation: lessons from the last thirty years, SEALS, Hilton Head, S.C., 2011 (invited).
- Shari'ah as National Security Threat(?), presenter, Institute for Global Law and Policy Workshop, Harvard University Law School, 2011.
- Shari'ah as National Security Threat(?), presenter, Faculty Workshop, Florida International University College of Law, 2011.
- FIU Symposium, The U.S. Immigration Crises, Panel II, Panel Commentator, Florida International University, 2011.
- Whose Afraid of Islamic Law? Panelist, University of Miami School of Law, 2011 (invited).
- Islamic Secularism: A Contradiction in Terms? Public Lecture, Middle East Society, Florida International University, 2011 (invited).
- NeoFeminism: Exploring New Feminist Analyses and Methodologies panel presenter, LatCrit XV, Denver, Colorado, 2010.
- Globalizing the Margins, Third National People of Color Legal Scholarship Conference, 2010.
- Neofeminism Workshop Co-organizer and presenter, Annual Feminist Legal Theory Conference, University of Baltimore, 2010.
- Obama's Public Religion, Moderator of panel, LatCrit XIV American University, Washington, D.C., 2009.
- The Regulation of Latino Migrant "Economic Terrorists" in the New Jim Crow? LatCrit XIV American University, Washington, D.C., 2009.
- A bit on the side? Moderator of panel at Law and Society, Denver, Colorado, 2009.
- Liberal Feminism'sInternational Embrace, Law and Society, Denver, Colorado, 2009.
- Islamic Law and New Approaches to Comparative Law, Law and Society, 2009 (invited panelist).
- Comparative Islamic Family Law: Divorce and Maintenance Emerging Family Law Scholars, Cardozo Law School, New York, 2009.
- International Human Rights: Celebrating the 60th Anniversary University of Maryland School of Law, invited commentor on law and the claims of culture and religion, 2008.
- Freedom House Roundtable on Saudi Legal Reform, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., 2008.
- •Empowerment and Estrangement: Liberal (Feminist) Theory's Alliance with International Human Rights and Muslim Women's Progress into the Third Wave paper presented at University of Baltimore School of Law, Feminist Legal Theory and Feminisms Conference, 2008.
- Critical Legal Theory Seminar, Guest Lecturer, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., Fall 2006.


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I just read the topic on rewiring. Â Does anyone know if either of the National organizations have a position on using an appropriate wire, such as a COPE or Nitinol wire, at the bedside if one needs to rewire? Â This topic came up the other day and I don't know if it is addressed anywhere by INS or NAVAN. Â Both the COPE wire and another manufacturer make a Nitinol wire with a soft tip that is designed to give a little more stiffness than the wires that come in the kits, and they are designed for this purpose and come in 65cm and longer lengths. Â Is there a standard of practice that discusses this? Â Is this practiced commonly throughout the country? Â Feedback appreciated. Â Thanks.
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Sorry to start off with yet another drone about the evils of post-conversion 3D, but this glum fantasy comicbook knockabout is the prime illustration of why pasting on stereo effects is a thuddingly bad idea. There is, yet again, not one single shot in the 2D print I watched that cries out for pointy things jabbing out of the screen at you: indeed, since the bulk of the movie takes place in an apparently permanent night or gloomily underlit gothic interiors, filtering it through the 3D polariser and then again through the glasses would most likely render whole sequences invisible in the murk. Even in the unfiltered 2D version it's seriously lacking in light as well as lightness.
Essentially I, Frankenstein is an Underworld movie, except that instead of vampires fighting werewolves it's demons fighting gargoyles, and instead of Kate Beckinsale in tight black rubber you get Aaron Eckhart covered in scar make-up. Diverging from the end of the original Mary Shelley novel (she's not credited but she is included in the Special Thanks crawl at the end), mad scientist Victor Frankenstein dies on the ice but his Monster survives and takes the body back home, whereupon he is set upon by demons. He sends them back to Hell, and spends the next two hundred years hiding out in the remotest parts of the world. But when he returns to the civilised world, demon prince Naberius is planning to reanimate millions of stored human corpses with demon souls and take over the world, and only Frankenstein's monster, a comely scientist, and the few remaining Gargoyles can stop him....
This is nonsense, though it is occasionally spectacular nonsense if you're in the mood for a screen full of whizzy CGI monsters flying about and exploding, which I have to confess I was. Highlights include the typically enjoyable villainy from Bill Nighy, from the Underworld movies, as the King Of The
It's not any good, and it has no sense of humour, but it's not abominable. It's only 92 minutes long and mostly rattles along quickly and painlessly enough. Yes, "not terrible" and "it doesn't hurt" are scarcely recommendations - not hurting and not being terrible should be the minimum default position - but I'll gladly take humourless CGI monster silliness over found-footage camcorder tedium or anything that starts with a bunch of teenage idiots on a road trip. Sadly "not awful" is as much as can hope for these days. Oh, and they're not even gargoyles - they're grotesques.


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We started off the week with Oliver's first haircut! It was getting just a little too crazy...
Our friend Tera is a hairstylist and she did the honors...Oliver sat very still the whole time, he wasn't quite sure what to think.
Still a little long and shaggy, but not out of control - just how I wanted it!
Monday evening we went to the State Fair. It was a perfect night for it - we got there right after 5 (when tickets go to half price!), it wasn't very busy, and the weather was beautiful!
Oliver thought the cows were okay...
But he just thought the "nays" were WONDERFUL!!
We spent a lot of time in the horse barn, and Oliver threw a screaming fit when we left! He definitely has a horse obsession lately. (Don't mind the spots on my camera lens...)
Finn actually spent most of the time in the stroller, checking everything out. By about 6:30 he was ready for a nap and Oliver was getting tired of walking, so Finn slept in the mei tai while Oli rode in the stroller. We left sometime around 7:30, after we spent all of our money on food. It was a nice couple hours at the fair!
On Thursday morning, Oliver was greeted by the whole family. He didn't know why we were all so excited that morning, but I think he liked it.
He especially liked getting a cupcake for breakfast!! (Although this morning, as soon as I went in his room, he asked for a cupcake! Sorry buddy, only once a year!)
Finn didn't get a cupcake, but he still had fun. He is officially sitting up on his own now! He'll sit without assistance for several minutes before tipping over! Crawling is next! (Slow down, little man!)
Unfortunately, Oliver had to get his 2 year check up the morning of his birthday. He weighs 27 pounds 8 ounces, and is 34 inches tall! He had one shot (and screamed "Owie!" but didn't cry), and had to have his finger poked for a lead test (and cried, "Ow, hurt me!"). Finn also had two shots, and cried for about ten seconds. My boys were pretty tough!We are having a small party for Oliver tonight, then tomorrow is MY birthday! I'm looking forward to dinner at Hu Hot with Ian!


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Jarred Reid and Kashrell Lawrence each had 18 points in the Tigers 85-67 victory over the Mount Royal Cougars in the final game of day one of the 25th annual Rod and Joan Shoveller Memorial Basketball Tournament at Dalplex.
The Tigers were a bit shaky to start the first quarter, but went on a 13-0 point run in the last three-minutes of the quarter to take a 23-13 lead into the second. They would continue to build on that momentum and build their lead to an eventual 18-point victory.
Sven Stammberger chipped in 15 points and four rebounds in the effort, while Lawrence had 7 rebounds.
Derek Wolf had a game-high 22 points for Mount Royal, while Josh Ross had a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
With the win, the Tigers will face cross town-rival Saint Mary's in the second semifinal at 8pm on Friday night. Mount Royal will take on Queen's in the consolation round at 3pm in the afternoon.


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I thought it might be worth posting the mix CD playlists from the years I've been making them. This also serves as an electronic reminder of what I used and when. For the record, the 2009 mix CD is my favourite and the one I would leave completely as it is.
The annoying thing is when you pick a track from an artist or band and then the next year they put out an even better album and you can't use them because of the stupid rules (please see Gotye, Sia, Sarah Blasko and Glasvegas, just for starters). Admittedly they're my stupid rules, but even so. (Refresher: I can't use artists or bands I have used previously. But solo and side projects are OK.)


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San Francisco artist Geographer, aka Mike Deni, has shared a free stream of 'I Know What I Know' from his Endless Motion EP Vol. 1, out on December 4 via Roll Call Records/Fontana North.
The EP follows the release of Geographer's third album Ghost Modern. Deni wrote much of the album in the back seat of his car on a cliff overlooking the beach overlooking the Presidio of San Francisco. Even though he was close to nature, he still considered the writing process to be one of the most difficult he's ever encountered.
Inspired by his cover of Arthur Russell's 'This is How We Walk on the Moon', Deni decided to record an entire EP of covers. Endless Motion EP Vol. 1 is the result.


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Phill Lewis (born September 4, 1968) is an American film and television actor,director and comedian, often seen in comedic roles. He is best known for his role as Mr. Moseby on Disney Channel's The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and its spin-off, The Suite Life on Deck. He also played T.C. on The Wayans Bros., Hooch on Scrubs and has played small parts in more than a dozen films.
Phill provides the voice of agent Duper.
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Nail art can sometimes seem complicated when you just see the finished manicure, but once you read through these step by step nail art designs you will realize just how easy it is to do it yourself. If you want an easy and affordable way to jazz up your outfit this summer, look no further than a bottle of nail polish. Check out these 23 brilliant nail art ideas and get started on your next manicure masterpiece. If you enjoyed this post, please consider to leave a comment or subscribe to the feed and get future articles delivered to your feed reader.
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Sitting down to my sad worktime lunch of yesterday's uneaten dinner, I decide to read this Neil Johnson book which I received for free from an agent based modeling event. Simply Complexity is meant to break down Complexity Theory for the layman or so it's author states. With such a setup I ask "How long until the author of this book says 'butterfly effect'?" Since it is a sad worktime lunch, I end up answering myself "Well, if it's anywhere in the first 5 pages I'm closing the book."
To my pleasant surprise, I do not encounter the words "butterfly effect" anywhere. Instead, I am taken on a tour of all that is considered complexity studies…introductory language on how phenomena emerge from individual interactions, to the importance of feedback. Johnson presents these complex concepts in a straightforward fashion with simple examples that he carries through the book. The (dare I say it) complexity of what he presents increases to a point that it could serve as an introductory textbook on the topic in a college level course.
Some of the later material in the book – concepts such as Power Laws can't really be written in a way that those averse to equations will want to read. But for those who are willing to stick them out the explanation Johnson provides is one of the easiest to understand that I've found.
Considering the original publication date of this book was 2007 and the material regularly considers financial examples. It's a shame it wasn't read more widely in its original format. According to the author's own description, the types of market phenomena would have been accessibly predicted. That said, predicting a crash isn't necessarily the same as effectively avoiding one. Ten years on, the book continues to serve as an effective entry point into complexity studies.
This review may be found online at Amazon, Goodreads, and LibraryThing. A paperback copy of the book has also been placed in a Little Free Library for others to enjoy.


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An immersive night of expression, showcasing youth connected deeply to the variety and intimacy of LA culture and illustration of what it means to be at the beginning of life.
Artists: Cleo Brooks, Jesse Whackwell, Ankha Cros-Roig, Patrick Latting, Analisa McFarlane, Natalie Mercado, Alex Munoz, Maxine Naleway, Nova Odette, Maximus Oppenheimer, Isabel Riedling, Pedro Salcido, and Jack Wiegmann
Live performances by: The Unusual Suspects, Charlie Hickey, Ruby Kastner, and Mia Mirzayan
This event will be held outside between Vroman's and the Laemmle.
Event date:
Saturday, February 16, 2019 - 6:00pm
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Political organizing could soon be treated like organized crime in Arizona.
Under a GOP-backed measure just passed in the state's Senate, anyone involved in planning a street protest at which someone commits a property crime can be charged under the state's racketeering statute.
The bill expands state RICO law to include rioting and inciting a riot, which of course are already illegal under state law. The only meaningful change, then, is that treating a riot like a racketeering offense allows police to charge anyone involved in planning or convening a group of protesters.
"You now have a situation where you have full-time, almost professional agent-provocateurs that attempt to create public disorder," state Sen. John Kavanagh (R) told the Arizona Capitol Times.
"I have been heartsick with what's been going on in our country, what young people are being encouraged to do," state Sen. Sylvia Allen (R) told the paper. Existing laws aren't good enough, she said, because "they get thrown in jail [and] somebody pays to get them out. There has to be something to deter them from that."
Democratic colleagues like state Sen. Steve Farley, meanwhile, tried unsuccessfully to convince Allen, Kavanagh, and the 15 other Senators who voted for the bill that they were opening the door to un-American madness.
The move "will have a chilling effect on anybody, right or left, who wants to protest something the government has done," Farley told the paper.
Allen and Kavanagh have colorful legislative histories. Two years ago, Allen wanted to change the state's public meeting law so that officials could hold secret discussions of public business.
Back in 2011, each lawmaker voted in favor of a measure designating an official state gun just weeks after then-Rep. Gabby Gifford (D-AZ) was shot and nearly killed. Each of them consistently opposed Democrats' proposals that spring to tighten access to firearms and rules governing where and how they can be carried.
Allen, an avowed "chemtrails" conspiracy theorist who also believes the earth is only a few thousand years old, once accused former President Barack Obama of seeking to replace the Constitution with a "new world order." But before those loony tidbits came out in 2013, she was at the forefront of GOP opposition to gun reform in the wake of the Tucson attack that nearly killed Giffords.
"What this country needs is a moral rebirth. That young man was terribly sick. We can lock up every single gun and it won't heal America," she said less than two months after the shootings. "Our country isn't safe anymore. We've got to make our buildings more secure."
Kavanagh also opposed Democrats' ideas that spring in the legislature's lower chamber, though he also introduced legislation designed to keep people suspected of having mental health issues from buying guns. "There was a lot of talk, but again, I don't think there was really a need for any of these bills," he told the AZ Capitol Times in May 2011.
In 2011, before the Tucson attacks had even faded into memory, the lawmakers said the state should not react to something that actually happened. But today, Kavanagh and Allen are proposing major changes to the state's ultimate power to jail and impoverish citizens based upon an anticipatory belief that someday someone might toss a brick through a window.
On its own, the bill might seem like a silly, isolated proposal that would not likely survive in court if enforced. But in the broader context of the right to protest under President Donald Trump, the state GOP's push to criminalize organizing is not so frivolous.
Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., are seeking stiff collective punishment for everyone who was standing nearby when a handful of black-clad Antifas marchers smashed windows and tussled with cops on Inauguration Day.
Trump's most prominent law enforcement ally likes to say that anti-Trump protesters should be forcibly "quelled." The president's most reactionary online supporters are convinced that protests are not evidence of genuine populist opposition to their leader, but rather a fake insurrection fomented by wealthy liberals.
State lawmakers in North Dakota reacted to the early success of anti-pipeline protesters there by proposing much stricter criminal penalties for various protest-related activities. Lawmakers have proposed additional restrictions on First Amendment activity in North Carolina and Washington.
And a coalition of non-profit groups are concerned enough about what Trump might do with the surveillance and law enforcement powers at his disposal that they've launched a campaign called "Stop TrumpIntelPro."


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Limited-Edition Hybrid High-Top Golf Shoe Designed Exclusively for L.A. Boutique
(LONDONDERRY, NH) – ECCO – a leading manufacturer of innovative footwear – announces the brand's collaboration with Malbon Golf – a trend-setting golf apparel and accessories store based in Los Angeles – to release 100 limited-edition Malbon Golf x ECCO leather high-top hybrid golf shoes.
MalbonGolf.com, the partnership is testament to the ECCO vision of incorporating mainstream fashion elements into premium golf footwear.
"We worked directly with Malbon in the design process to create a unique style that speaks to both their brand ethos and ours," says Thomas Dixon, product manager of ECCO Sport. "Comfortable, durable and sharp, these shoes perform as well as they look."
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Gog here. Recently we thought Anon was accidentally addicted to Codeine, after she had to take it a fair bit due to migraines.
She experienced a weird swimmy head when she hadn't taken it, so we thought her body had become dependent on it. It was close to a week before the head went away.
Now is seems it wasn't the Codeine causing issues after all (which makes sense, as she only needed one pill a day, and you can take up to 6 pills a day for 3 days in a row I think) – we think it's the caffeine!
For the past few weeks we haven't had Anon take Codeine when she has been in pain, instead we have used Ibuprofen or, when she started Citalopram, Paracetamol – Ibus shouldn't be taken with Citalopram.
Today she took some extra strong Paracetamol, and about half an hour after taking two pills she was off her face.
Jittery, 'numbly' anxious, but with a 'swimmy head' – she says it feels kind of like being very drunk, or like her vision is lagging. Alongside this she can't feel things properly, she feels sort of numb, her heart is faster than normal, and she can't control what she is doing.
The only thing it could be is the caffeine, and it would make sense because the Codeine had added caffeine too!
Holy shit, I did not know people could be *this* sensitive to caffeine!!
Good job she doesn't drink coffee, tea, energy drinks or pop! She does eat chocolate fine though. Here are a few articles I found on caffeine sensitivity:


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BDJ "Pixy" Box
April 2014
Summer's finally here and a cute "Pixy" box came in this week! I'm so excited!
It was all pink and I LOVED IT! So excited to see what's inside. From the look of it, I assume it's all cosmetics.
What's Inside?
And I was right! It was a box full of sweet Tokyo goodies!!! And I bet they're all in FULL SIZE!
Pixy is an Indonesian-based cosmetics line formulated using the best Japanese technology which fits well for the Asian beauty. They are the newest cosmetics line in the Philippines!
1. UV Whitening Two Way Cake Perfect Fit Compact - Full Size 12.2g | Php 275This powder formula blends perfectly for a smooth base. It contans two way whitening squalene oil to prevent dry skin and SPF15 to protect your skin from sun damage.
A two way cake powder with SPF and whitening is a good one. Though the color may be a little off for me. I got it in Tropical Beige. I think it's too dark. It may be a good one for contouring but not for full coverage. It says perfect fit though it may not be "perfect" for me.
It's for dry to normal skin since it has squalene oil. Not for me as well. Though the case looks durable enough, but I think it will break sooner or later.
2. UV Whitening Two Way Cake Perfect Matte Refill - Full Size 12g | Php 145This lightweight powder refill is clinically tested to not trigger blackheads and is enriched with natural extracts and antibacterial kenzo, making it suitable for oily skin. Feel free to swap it inside the Perfect Fit compact!
So this one's a refill which fits well on the Perfect Fit Compact. Though this one's for oily skin since it's a Perfect Matte. Finally, something that would fit me. It also has SPF 15.
I hope the quality will also be nice since there are already fall-outs on the case. But the color's fine for me. I got it in Honey Beige.
3. Ultimate Makeup Cake - Full Size 12.5g | Php 445Whether you use this as your base or as a finishing powder, it will help you quickly cover any skin flaws, for smoother looking skin. Its oil absorbing properties also cut down unwanted shine.
I love that it's in rosey case. Looks really durable and handy. It's a two way cake so it can be used wet or dry. The quality is a must try, though I can already see a few fallouts on the powder. But it's worth the try I guess.
It's nice that it has SPF 20. It's alos a whitening powder with Jojoba oil that maintains skin moisture.
4. Colors of Delight Blush-On - Full Size 3.5g | Php 285This pretty blush will help you pull off that natural flush on your cheeks, givin you a sweet and innocent glow whenever you smile. It also comes with a brush for easy touch-ups!
Excited to try this on, perfect for a summer vibe! This one's on Brown Tea 02 which works more of a bronzer than a blush.
5. Colors of Delight Lipstick Silky Fit Semi-Matte - Full Size 3.8g | Php 265Can't decide which finish you want? Get the best of both worlds with this semi-matte lipstick from Pixy. It's enriched with Sweet Almond Oil and Vitamin E, so it hydrates your lips throughout the day.
Hot new lippies in full size are always fun! This time they gave 3 of them away! First off was in semi-matte. To be honest I LOVED THE COLOR. Haven't tried them out, but will surely make a review!
I got the one in 220 Haruka. A sweet touch of pink. Great for a fun day!
6. Colors of Delight Lipstick Silky Fit Lasting Matte - Full size 3.8g | Php 325Look striking in a bold matte shade with this long-wearing lippy from Pixy. With a pigment-packed formula, it glides on smoothly and won't tug, so your lips stay comfortable all day long.
And a matte one! Yay! :) It's in LM504 Earthly Beige. I like that it says "Lasting Matte" which makes me so excited to try it on. And given that it's on a hue of Tan made me look forward to using it. And I hope it lasts long as it says.
7. Colors of Delight Silky Fit Satin Lipstick - Full Size 3.8g | Php 245This creamy lipstick comes in a hydrating formula that softly colors your lips in a girly hue. It's perfect to wear during these hot summer months when you want to look fresh with minimal effort.
This one comes in Satin finish, which is more of a Peach color. I got it in 216 Pinkish Peach. Thus the name. I'm excited to wear them on my summer getaways. Satin means moisturized, perfect for the hot sunny weather. And the color's perfect.
8. Colors of Delight Eyeliner Pencil - Full Size 1.14g | Php 265This easy to use eye pencil is perfect for your everyday look. Apply it thinly for a natural effect, or smudge it for more emphasis. Whichever way you choose, it will surely make your eyes look livelier and brighter!
To perfect that summer look is to have a perfect bright eye! Though I'm not really a fan of pencil liners, I can have this as a spare.
9. Colors of Delight Waterproof Volumizing Mascara - Full Size 9ml | Php 295This waterproof volumizing mascara lengthens and thickens your eyelashes. With its waterproof and longwearing formula, you don't need to worry about it smudging!
Another waterproof mascara to try on! Hope this one's really nice. Though it came cheap or affordable, we still have to try it on!
All items are on Full Size so I'm really happy with it. It contains a lot of products because this line is really affordable. I'm so excited to try them on to test the quality, but overall I'm really satisfied with what I got this month.
Here's my summary:
(Full Size) UV Whitening Two Way Cake Perfect Fit Compact | Php 275
(Full Size) UV Whitening Two Way Cake Perfect Matte Refill | Php 145
(Full Size) Ultimate Makeup Cake | Php 445
(Full Size) Colors of Delight Blush-On | Php 285
(Full Size) Colors of Delight Lipstick Silky Fit Semi-Matte | Php 265
(Full Size) Colors of Delight Lipstick Silky Fit Lasting Matte | Php 325
(Full Size) Colors of Delight Lipstick Silky Fit Satin Lipstick | Php 245
(Full Size) Colors of Delight Eyeliner Pencil | Php 265
(Full Size) Colors of Delight Waterproof Volumizing mascara | Php 295
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Php 2,545
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TOTAL SAVINGS = Php 1,965
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SF Unified School District Summer Internships – Deadline Extended to 4/10/15
The time is now to sign up and sponsor internships for the summer. Summer internships can help change a student's life! The Golden Gate Restaurant Association Scholarship Foundation donates funding every year to the SFUSD's Career Technical Education Department to help fund the summer interns. GGRA members can take on an intern and GGRA foundation will pay for it.
Attached is the Employer Packet for the SFUSD CTE Summer Internship Program. The deadline to host a student intern has been extended to Friday, April 10, 2015.
Why host a student this summer?
• Inspire the future generation to pursue careers in your industry
• Help students prepare for the world-of-work
• Invents in the development of local talent
• Develop students' career readiness skills
If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to contact Darlene Cardenas at email@example.com<mailto:car
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2017 Toyota near Kent
2017 Toyota near Kent
Drivers looking for a 2017 Toyota near Kent should look no further than Doxon Toyota of Auburn. We have a large selection of 2017 models, ranging from agile crossovers like the RAV4 to fuel-efficient sedans like the Toyota Camry, and our team of Toyota experts is ready to answer your questions about design, performance, technology, and much more.
Choose the Right 2017 Toyota for You
We can offer a wide range of options to drivers searching for a 2017 Toyota near Kent. The new Camry is a sporty mid-size sedan that may come equipped with a 3.5 liter V6 engine that delivers up to 268-horsepower. Recalibrated spring plus shocks and sway bars offer responsive handling and a cushioned ride, while an aerodynamic body and vortex generators help reduce drag for a smoother more efficient drive.
If you want a compact crossover with a spacious interior, you may want to consider models like the new RAV4. Equipped with available all-wheel drive and dynamic torque control, the RAV4 offers reliability and capability, even as driving conditions change, and if you want more control plus convenience, we can show you models that feature steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
How about a hybrid vehicle that optimizes efficiency with modern technology and intelligent design? The new Prius is a great choice for drivers who want to spend less at the gas pump, and efficiency does not come at the expense of drivability: most of our Prius models feature a double-wishbone rear suspension and a rigid body that enhances both comfort and agility.
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Technology in the new Toyota lineup offers safety, convenience, and connectivity. Many of our models feature a lane departure alert that helps prevent lane drift, plus a blind spot monitoring system that can warn you when changing lanes is unsafe. The 2017 Toyota near Kent also offers smartphone integration, and in select models, like the Prius, you may also have a wireless charging system. The available Entune App Suite is ideal for accessing information about local restaurants, and hands-free phone functions keep you connected with friends and family on the road.
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Leeds MPs
COHEN, Stanley (1927–2004) Labour. Tailor and railway clerk.
Of Irish extraction, he started work as a tailor at 14 years-of-age and was then conscripted into the Royal Navy during World War II. When he was demobbed he took up employment with British Railways. Politics, however, began to occupy him more and more and in1952, after joining the Labour Party, he became the youngest Leeds City councillor. He was defeated in the 1966 general election for the safe Tory seat of Barkston Ash but when Alice Bacon retired, in 1970 he won Leeds South East in the general election that year. He was further successful in the elections of 1974 and 1979. He twice held the position of Parliamentary Private Secretary; to Harold Walker in the Department of Employment in 1976, and to Gordon Oakes in the Department of Education and Science from 1977–1979. He was always seen as a conventional right-winger in the party but that never stopped him criticising both the Wilson and Callaghan administrations if he saw fit. Some of his views, however, were bitterly resented by radicals in his constituency. As a devout Roman Catholic he opposed abortion whilst he was a strong pro-European and an opponent of unilateral nuclear disarmament. Consequently in 1982 he was deselected. For further reading see The Guardian, 27 February 2004.


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The top American commander in Iraq believes U.S.-backed forces will recapture Islamic State's two major strongholds - the cities of Raqqa in Syria and Mosul in Iraq - within the next six months, his spokesman said on Wednesday.
The spokesman, Air Force Colonel John Dorrian, confirmed reported remarks by U.S. Army Lieutenant General Stephen Townsend.
Townsend was quoted as telling the Associated Press that "within the next six months I think we'll see both (the Mosul and Raqqa campaigns) conclude."
The latest word on the fight against Islamic State came as the U.S. military was developing a plan at President Donald Trump's request to accelerate the campaign to defeat the militant group. The plan is due late this month.
While it has lost some territory in Mosul, Islamic State still holds swaths of Syrian territory and is putting up fierce resistance in Raqqa, the militant group's de facto capital in eastern Syria, where U.S. officials believe is the hub for its plots for attacks against Western targets
Experts said the Pentagon could still request some additional forces. Less than 6,000 American troops are currently deployed to both Iraq and Syria.


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James Brokenshire has welcomed the personal commitment of the Home Secretary to the family of Charlotte Brown to bring missing fugitive Jack Shepherd to justice for his role in her death in a speedboat incident on the River Thames in December 2015.
James has been supporting the family of Charlotte Brown as their constituency MP since 2016 in assisting them to achieve justice. The meeting was arranged to seek assurance from the Home Secretary that all avenues are being pursued and all relevant capabilities are being directed to bring the convicted fugitive Jack Shepherd to justice.
Charlotte's father Graham Brown, mother Roz Wickens and sister Katie pressed the Home Secretary Sajid Javid for the need for resolute, continuing and unflinching efforts to trace Shepherd during the meeting at the House of Commons. The Home Secretary provided assurances that all efforts and capabilities are being deployed through the Metropolitan Police, National Crime Agency and other relevant services to bring Shepherd to justice.
Commenting on the meeting, James said:
"In seeking this meeting for the family I wanted to ensure that the full efforts of our law enforcement agencies are being used to arrest Shepherd. It is unacceptable that Charlotte's family still have not seen the justice they rightly deserve. There can be no hiding place for this man and we must be utterly resolute in seeing that Shepherd pays for his crime."
"I am pleased the meeting provided an opportunity for the Home Secretary to set out his personal commitment to see that Shepherd is arrested and that the current manhunt has all the necessary resources and priority it requires."


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Toying with Rocks
Jottings on The Ardmore Cairn
By Nishat Hossain
"Let me know if my note-taking feels intrusive, and I'll stop," I inform John Muse as he sits cross-legged and hunched on the ground of a derelict lot, balancing a stack of rocks. He is building a cairn, and I am observing him.
"I'm too much of a narcissist for it to feel intrusive," he says as he cradles the unsteady stack between his palms. "I like being watched."
The Ardmore Cairn is a project maintained by artist John Muse in an empty parking lot, at the corner of West Lancaster and Ardmore Avenues in Haverford. As a frequent passerby of the lot, I often encounter Muse and his rocks. It is difficult not to. My eyes immediately jump to the visually unexpected little stone towers poking out from above the barren stretch of land. They are spectacles, as is Muse who trespasses onto the lot to build the cairns, and the Facebook page where he documents his builds. The more I watched Muse build the more curious I grew. Why does he build these stacks of stones every day? And that too, for years now?
I took to observing John, building cairns, interviewing pedestrians, and attending Township meetings, to answer these questions. The result was over fifty pages of ethnographic jottings. I concluded that the cairn-building on the site is a deceptively low-stakes form of play that draws attention to high-stakes questions about the legal and economic forces shaping the barren lot. The lot has been built on and bulldozed at least thrice now, with construction on another big box retail space due to begin soon.
I attended the Township Planning Commision Meeting discussing the details of this construction. A good part of the meeting was spent discussing how to minimize the danger that the increased volume of vehicle circulation resulting from a such a large-scale retail space would pose to elderly people who frequently walk by the lot. There was an analysis of potential left and right turns available to vehicles, and the means of design, structural nudges, with which to guide these. Also discussed were large windows that would allow pedestrians to see into the building and thus encourage window-shopping, while avoiding the closed-wall building styles of big-box stores like Rite-Aid and Wal-Mart the Commission found aesthetically displeasing and disharmonious with the historic architecture of the site. Planners and architects design spaces, public or private, with subtle nudges. Nudges, that increase your safety, encourage you to turn in a certain direction, or inspire desire for commodities displayed at a store front. They are nudges that guide how you utilize the space they are constructing for you, by promoting calculated behaviors.
This is why Muse's misuse of the lot is significant. Rather than experiencing the lot as calculated by its planners, rather than following the little architectural nudges that signal certain uses of the space, and treat its users as imperiled and desirous— and thus in need of nudging— he uses the space for a purpose contrary to what its designers and public officials intend. The site, its rocks, its rubble, its waste, all thus become surfaces of potential, material with which to make. A private but commercial space is thus repurposed to become a public site of play, even if in a low stakes way. The Ardmore Cairn asks its passersby to think: How do we use our spaces and why? Who governs and structures them? Could there be alternative ways of using and structuring these spaces?
Or at least that was the neat analysis I arrived at the end of my ethnography, and am now tossing aside along with all my jottings and observations. I thought of asking John: Why do you build these cairns every day? How did you get others join? But grew afraid the truth might be so simple as to ruin all the intrigue and curiosity he and his cairns inspired in me, the intrigue and curiosity that drove my ethnographic research. So, I now turn the questions toward myself. What about these cairns moves me so much? Why is it so important for me to understand what they mean? Why is it important to me that they mean anything at all?
Perhaps, it's John's earnestness. Perhaps it's the futility of what he builds. Perhaps, it's the tenderness I feel when I see a new a cairn crop up and imagine John's figure stooping beside it. Sculptures are objects to be pedestaled, exhibited, preserved, sold, acquired, and critiqued. Cairns are objects to be demolished, built, rebuilt, mocked, adored, greeted, and engaged with. The impermanence of the cairns throws into relief the effort, time, and energy expended on building them, and thereby the futility of building them at all—they are only ever built to fall, and once built, fall again. But it is in falling that they ask to be tended to by caring hands and watchful eyes—eyes and hands that have earnest investments in seeing them stand the vicissitudes of the lot.
How can I tell whether the curious object I find myself puzzling over in a gallery is art? Usually by the frame enclosing it, the pedestal supporting it, the repute of the institution it is preserved in, the price tag on it, the curator lauding it, or that new article on ArtForum I read before visiting it. How can I tell whether the precariously balanced cairn made of rubble, standing on the side the road is art to me? Because it engages and moves me, because as I walked past it on the way home one Monday, a cheesily decorated rock painted with the words "love, joy, and peace" sat by it, because I then stopped to look at this rock and laughed as I felt its cool coarseness between my palms, because I knew John would laugh similarly when passing by it later that afternoon.
Nishat Hossain is a BA candidate in Independent Visual Studies at Haverford College. Her works have exhibited nationally and internationally at venues including San Francisco Cinematheque, Anthology Film Archives, Woodmere Art Museum, and Mana Contemporary. She uses her body, the most cheaply and easily available material, to explore how its corporeal and psychic specificities clash with the habitus she continues to acquire as an artist and scholar, how her race, class, gender, sexuality, and mental illness misfire with the relationships and institutions she inhabits.


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Man now charged for two ATM theft cases
Clive police have made an arrest in an attempted ATM theft and police chase that happened in January.
Clive police charged Scott Mills, 47, with burglary, felony assault on a peace officer and eluding on Monday.
Police said the incident started in January when an officer was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle call at the Casey's at 2070 Northwest 100th Street, which is just east of 7 Flags Events Center.
Police said the officer heard noises at 7 Flags Events Center at 2:30 a.m., January 20 and went to investigate. As the officer approached, the dispatch center notified officers of an alarm at that location.
According to police, the officer found an overhead garage door open on the east side of the building and could hear activity inside.
Police said the officer called for backup and established a perimeter. The officer was outside of his squad car when a Chevrolet flatbed truck exited the building and sideswiped the officer's patrol car, disabling it.
Police said the truck rammed a second patrol car in the driver's side at 100th Street, disabling that car as well.
According to police, a third patrol car arrived as the truck fled and pursued it. The pursuit went south on 100th Street to westbound Interstate 235. The driver turned southbound on 50th Street and east on EP True Parkway, then east on Mills Civic Parkway, where the driver took the ramp the wrong way onto Interstate 35.
Police said the driver drove southbound in the northbound lanes on I-35, with officers from West Des Moines, the Iowa State Patrol, and county deputies in pursuit. Officers along the route worked to stop all northbound traffic, while other officers deployed tire deflation devices.
According to police, the driver ran over the deflation devices, but continued to drive on the rims, before exiting at the New Virginia exit, losing control of the truck and crashing near 25th Avenue and Urbana Street. The suspect then fled on foot. The crash location is northwest of New Virginia, and 35 miles away from the burglary at 7 Flags.
According to Clive police, officers continued to investigate the crime. The investigation included collection of blood evidence found at Law Restaurant Equipment at 10095 Hickman Rd, where the vehicle used in the incident was stolen and a ski mask found abandoned at the vehicle where it was abandoned.
Clive detectives collected and submitted the evidence to the Iowa State Crime Lab, where DNA analysis was conducted. Clive police said a DNA profile was developed from the evidence and submitted to the FBI's Combined DNA Index System.
That DNA profile was found to be a match to the DNA profile in the CODIS database for 47-year-old Scott Allan Mills, of New Virginia.
Clive police said Mills was located in the Polk County Jail, where he was being held on charges from another jurisdiction. A DNA sample was obtained from Mills in the jail and submitted back to the Iowa State Crime lab for comparison. The Crime Lab confirmed that Mills' DNA profile matched that of the DNA evidence collected from the 7 Flags Burglary.
Mills has been in the Polk County Jail for two and a half months. Des Moines police said he is the man who brazenly dragged an ATM out of the lobby of the Iowa Events Center last September, and it was all caught on video.
Mills is currently being held in the Polk County Jail on a $50,000 bond.


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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Another installment to the Illustration Friday assignment. This week's assignment is BREEZY.
I am having fun playing around with my photographs, creating new pieces from old ones, being inspired, and challenged.
I welcome all comments.
photo illustration: "Breezy" 2009 ©JennBurdick
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Monday, February 9, 2009
PHOTO-Wedding Photography
I photographed a wonderful wedding recently.
After the ceremony,the groom & bride and I went to a local park to photograph the intimate formals.
It was a beautiful event on a February New England day.
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Sunday, February 8, 2009
Natural light is the most flattering.
Find a window, or glass door and stand or sit the subject near it.
Sometimes I use fill-flash, just to fill in where light is needed.
I let my subject be natural.
Being themselves is the most flattering way to pose.
We find familiar objects, cozy places to sit or snuggle.
Sometimes I suggest a teddy bear or blanket, something to make them feel at ease.
I document that moment, that person, and their place.
It is a special time together, too.
We get to talk,play,and create together.
I like to work this way.
It's natural to me.
photos: "Emily"2009 ©Jenn Burdick
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Monday, February 2, 2009
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Visit ShopBack To Get Grab Promo And Voucher Codes
If you are looking for some Grab promo codes, there is no better place to look than ShopBack! The website offers some exclusive coupon codes which will surely bring down your travel expenses. There are a variety of promos available on ShopBack Philippines! Some of them allow an instant discount on rides while others let you enjoy cashback. All that you need to do is login to the ShopBack.ph website and search for Grab. It will list all the valid Grab promo codes and you can select the one that adds value to your transactions. The site will provide you with the voucher which you can use in the app as outlined above.
Use Grab Promo Codes for Affordable Rides
Sure enough the cost of transportation is less when you start using Grab for it. However, you can bring the costs further down with the help of some Grab promo coupon codes. There are a lot of ways in which you can get hold of coupons for Grab. These codes provide you with great deals and discounts on existing as well as future rides. It is fairly simple to use the coupon codes as well. Once you are done with entering the pick up and drop points, you will see a small tab named promo on the app. When you select the option, the app lets you key in any promo codes that you might have. And that s it. If the code is valid, you will see the benefits immediately. Once you confirm all these details, the app will start its search for a driver for you.
Grab Philippines - Number 1 Cab Hailing App!
How often have you come across situations where you have booked the cab and the driver just doesn t turn up on time? Or how often has it happened, that you need to reach a place immediately but are unable to get a ride for yourself? The immediate solution is calling some private cab provider and book rides. But even that can get a bit confusing and frustrating at times. The driver might not arrive on time, the driver might not be able to locate you and so on. Wouldn t it be great if you could simply book a taxi from your smartphone app? That is precisely what Grab lets you do. The app lets you book a cab for your travel purposes right at your fingertips and as per your convenience.
An Introduction to Grab
One of the most common themes that you will come across the behind creation of new companies are finding solutions to a problem and not just crib about it. Few friends were discussing the nuances of getting a cab in Manila. The solution to that was GrabTaxi which slowly culminated into the brand that you see today Grab. Though on paper the company is only 5 years old, it has come a long way from inception. It started with accepting bookings for cabs in its early days but has expanded beyond that. The company now provides logistics solutions as well apart from a variety of services in the taxi segment alone.
Grab Philippines, which deals primarily with providing transport and logistics solutions, is playing an instrumental role in building the economy on a lower scale. Through its partner program the company is adding up new jobs for the local economy and is promoting entrepreneurship. The partner program serves as a platform for individuals to look for an additional source of income. The company also strives towards making a safer and cheaper mode of transport. It is now available in 6 South Asian countries namely Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines. The firm has shown a lot of dedication towards serving people of the mentioned regions, without losing their focus from constantly innovating and expanding.
Services on Offer at Grab App
The ride sharing app has grown immensely over the last five years and has a lot of offerings for riders. You can choose from any one of the following services, as long as you know where your destination is.
Grabtaxi is one of the most core features or offered by the platform. It ensures that you do not have to spend time waiting in lines for cabs or randomly hail your hands at passing by cabs. When you opt for Grabtaxi, you get direct access to a pool of vetted and experienced drivers. So that you can reach your destination without having to worry about anything else. It is also quicker to find a taxi and reach your destination this way.
A lot of us do not enjoy metered fares. You never know how quickly the price might go up and you end up paying a bigger amount than anticipated. If you are one such individual, Grabcar is the right option for you. For all the cabs under this option fetch you fixed fares and let you go wherever you wish to. Imagine doing around in a car without ever having to worry about a parking space or paying the parking fees. You don t even need to bother yourself with the traffic. You get two options when it comes to Grabcar, Sedan and Grabcar+. Sedan fetches the most affordable option for you whereas Grabcar+ only has premium sedans. If you wish to arrive somewhere with some swag, the latter is the better option.
Though there is nothing fundamentally wrong in travelling alone in a cab, but there several advantages of opting for a service like Grabshare. It quenches the thirst of the environmentalist in you while keeping your travel costs down. Some people even use this platform to meet new people. When you decide to share your ride with a fellow rider, you can bring down the costs by as much as 30%. The app ensures that you have only one additional drop off point before you get down, so as to reduce any detours or additional travel times for you.
Are you worried about delivering something to a friend or customer at the other end of the city without actually travelling? Well, as long as Grabexpress is there, it should be the least of your concerns. All that you need to do is open the app and opt for the Grabexpress option. It will connect you with a rider and viola! Not only can you deliver the package without bothering yourself with the traffic but also track it all the way. You can track your package in real time. Whether it is a package for your customer or a birthday gift for someone you love and admire, Grabexpress would deliver it on your behalf.
The company introduced this service sometime back with the intention of making your life easier. Adding payment options and regularly adding balance from credit or debit cards can be a bit time consuming and mundane. With Grabpay you don t have to worry about paying for your frequent payments. Some people are not very comfortable when it comes to saving card details. In such cases also Grabpay becomes very helpful, as you can simply load it up and you are ready to go. You can also send and receive credit from anywhere at any point in time. Using the wallet also enables you for better rewards than normal spending with cards.
Driver Partner
This is not an exclusive feature but something that the company offers. If you wish to earn some additional cash and have a car, you can enroll with the driver partner program. One of the biggest advantages of the driver s program is that you can choose when you wish to work and when you don t. There aren t too many restrictions, so you can login to the app and start accepting Grab rides when you wish. The company leaves it up to you to decide whether you want to do it full time or part time.
How To Use Grab
The founders of the company wanted to make it really easy to book cabs. Thus, not only did they focus on creating a platform which would allow users to book cabs, but also ensured its easy and intuitive to use. Given the current times and circumstances, getting it on App Store and Google Play was the easiest way of making it accessible to a larger audience. You can download the app from either of the stores and install it. The company would require your phone number for authentication. Grab will send an activation to the mentioned phone number post which you can continue with your registration. Once the relatively simple process is over, you can start booking cabs.
The app features all different cab types mentioned above. You simply need to enter your pick up and destination and select the type of service you want to. Alternatively, you can let the app find out your current location and just enter the destination. Once you select either one of the options, Grab will try to match you up with a driver for the ride. When the driver accepts the ride, you will receive some basic information about the driver. You can view the car s registration number, the live location of the driver along with contact information. Grab also lets you know the estimated time of arrival. Should there be a need, you can speak with the driver via the contact information provided on the app.
You can add up payment options on the app, which will enable easier transactions. Alternatively, you can opt for GrabPay and make the most out of your rides. If due to some reason you do not wish to continue with the booking, you can opt out of it by cancelling the ride.
Use Grab for Business
Large companies can afford to have independent transport departments on their own. However, it can get a bit challenging for small to medium sized companies. Hiring private cab services can cost a bombshell and are difficult to negotiate with. If you find yourself in such a situation, you can always arrange a meeting with Grab for business opportunities. The company has specialized services while catering to businesses in Southeast Asia. The entire process involves lesser paperwork than your traditional cab service providers and is much cheaper to maintain as well.
To make the deal even sweeter, the company provides with cost management system to help you reduce costs furthermore. We are all aware of the manual reimbursement and claims process that employees must undergo through every time. With Grab you can remove that complexity from your business process as well. If your company is looking for a wide range of vehicles to cater to different types of business needs, Grab for Business might just be the solution.
Confirmation of Ride
You must fire up the app and enter the basic details such as pickup, drop location and the service you wish to avail. Once a driver accepts your request, the ride is set to confirmed status. It is at this point that the driver proceeds towards your location. You will receive a notification on the app as well as SMS (if you have opted for) along with the confirmation details. Should there be any discrepancy or issues, you can cancel the ride before getting into the cab; based on the reasons provided you might or might not be charged with some penalty. On completion of the ride, Grab will send an invoice to your registered email id, which you can use for reimbursements or just for tracking purposes.
Contact Grab
Whether you are new to a service or have been using it for quite some time, questions do pop up. If you have any such question regarding Grab, you can take a look at the FAQ section. The website provides an exhaustive list of questions along with answers. You can access the same from Help option on your App. If your query is not listed, you can reach out to the support team by sending them an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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In a time where the internet and social media play a prominent role in our everyday lives, how much power do reviews by people on popular tools like Yelp, Google + or cinema review companies like Rotten Tomatoes influence your decision making.
Reviews by critics have always been an interesting subject. What one may feel is wonderful, beneficial and entertaining, may be a complete bore, un-relative or a complete waste of time for someone else. From film, food, fashion, and art, professional critics have been around for years. Add in the internet and now everyone has a voice and could be called a critic.
Paddington 2 just received 100% Tomatometer Score. Not one of the 152 critics polled gave a negative review. A feat that only 3 other films have accomplished they are Things to Come, Man on Wire and Toy Story 2. Making this, one film that will satisfy the whole family. Kids will eat it up and parents will be pleasantly entertained. A value in today's society that did not come without careful crafting and consideration.
Will you take a trip out to see Paddington 2 based on Rotten Tomatoes rave reviews, or compare it against other cinematic sites first? Will the venue where you choose to see the film be based on someone's review of the theater you are considering?
Reputations are at stake and making changes to create what that customer values are the catalyst for everything inside business. Reviews impact everyone. How much stock do you place on reviews for your next move?


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Below is a list of current domains in the PEDSnet Database
Domain Descriptions
The Demographics Domain contains demographic data at the person-level for all patients in the PEDSnet database. Example variables include age, date of birth, gestational age, sex, ethnicity, race, zip code, PEDSnet health system site, primary care provider (PCP), death and cause of death (if available), and tobacco use. Demographic data is a key element in all clinical health research and used to measure exposures, health determinants, confounders, mediators, effect modifiers, and health outcomes (e.g., death or cause of death). Researchers can also geocode zip codes and health system sites and study the link between environmental factors and health outcomes.
The Outpatient Encounters Domain captures all outpatient encounters for patients in our database who attend a site-affiliated office or institution. The PEDSnet database identifies ~75 different visit specialty types. Examples of specialty visits include primary care offices, specialty clinics (e.g., cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, oncology, etc), development and behavioral appointments (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology), and other miscellaneous visits (e.g., medical genetics/genomics). The Outpatient Encounters Domain provides researchers with longitudinal follow-up and duration of a patient's clinical course of care as well as health care utilization measures. Information in this domain includes dates of service, diagnoses, procedures, and information about physician and location specialty.
Similar to the Outpatient Encounters Domain, the Inpatient Encounters Domain encompasses all inpatient encounters for patients in our database who attend a PEDSnet site-affiliated hospital. Examples of data included in this domain are length of stay and discharge status, and all diagnoses, procedures, medications, and lab results linked to a unique inpatient visit. This domain is of high utility to researchers. Inpatient medical encounters can serve as measures for healthcare utilization and studied by disease type (e.g., oncology patients) or patient profile (e.g., patients in geographic locations or age groups). The Inpatient Encounters Domain also provides researchers with longitudinal data to evaluate disease course and severity of illness. The application of this domain can extend to almost any type of epidemiologic or clinical health study.
Analogous to the Outpatient Encounters Domain and the Inpatient Encounters Domain, the Emergency Department Encounters Domain consists of all diagnoses, procedures, medications, and labs associated with an ED visit. Similar measures of health care utilization and clinical course of care can be applied to this domain. Additionally, we can readily identify emergency visit encounters that result in inpatient admissions in the PEDSnet database.
The Anthropometrics Domain contains patient-level information
regarding height (cm) and weight (kg) and head circumference. This
domain serves a similar function as the Vital Signs Domain, which
encompasses all temperature and blood pressure measurements for
patients in the PEDSnet database. Together, these domains provide
researchers with data for outcomes and health determinants in a study,
as well as for confounders, mediators, and effect modifiers in
statistical analyses. The variables in these two domains serve as
markers of general health status.
The Providers Domains encompasses person-level information for any health care professional who provides care for patients enrolled in the PEDSnet database. This domain contains information regarding provider specialty as well as associated health care facility. The data can serve a variety of functions in health care research, such as examining the differences and similarities in the clinical course of care between patients seen primarily by their primary care doctors versus those seen by specialty care physicians. It also provides the ability to flag visits and profile patient characteristics based on specialty care. There are currently > 120 unique physician specialty types encompassed in the database.
The Diagnoses Domain encompasses all diagnostic information for patients in the database (>32,000 unique conditions captured). Final diagnoses are recorded at each encounter and mapped to a standardized code, typically SNOMED-CT. Because diagnostic codes are captured at every encounter, this domain provides researchers with the unique ability to longitudinally assess the duration of a patient's illness. Almost all health care research hinges on the ability to accurately assess patient diagnoses and duration of illness. The diagnoses domain provides researchers with the ability to define and construct cohorts and outcomes of interest as well as accurately assess comorbidities. Because of its size and the high number of patients enrolled in our database, studies will be sufficiently powered to study rare diseases (e.g., oncology, sickle cell disease, etc) where other databases are too small to provide meaningful data.
The Procedures Domain contains data for all procedures performed
on a patient enrolled in the PEDSnet database (>12,500 procedures
captured). Similar to the diagnoses, procedures are recorded at each
encounter and are mapped to standardized codes, which include SNOMED-CT,
ICD-9 procedures, ICD-10 procedures, CPT-4, and HCPCS codes. Procedures
are a useful measure for researchers and are often used in conjunction
with diagnostic codes to improve case-finding accuracy and provide more
detailed clinical data. It can also be used as a proxy for disease
severity or clinical indications.
The PEDSnet database differentiates between the Prescribed Medications Domain and the Dispensed Medications Domain.
Both domains capture recorded medications for a given encounter and map
to a standardized RxNorm code. However, the dispensed medications
domain provides more accurate information about the drugs that the
patient actually received and can therefore more accurately assess a
patient's medication record and disease control status. Both domains are
vital in the conduct of epidemiologic research and are often used to
construct a cohort of interest, assess disease status, define a
patient's clinical course and health behaviors, and measure outcomes of
The Laboratory Test Results Domain contains the orders and
results for more than 400 laboratory tests. Examples include key
components of a lipid panel, complete metabolic panel, complete blood
counts, microbiologic cultures, liver function tests, urinalyses, viral
panels, etc. This domain identifies more precise clinical outcomes and
health determinants for patients. Researchers can evaluate and define
disease progression more easily and measure and define disease status,
severity, and control.
The Visit Payer Domain provides plan class (private/commercial,
Medicaid/sCHIP, Medicare, other public, self-pay, other/unknown) and
plan type (HMO, PPO, POS, fee-for-service, other/unkown) for every
unique visit in the database. Researchers can use this domain to study
the effect of payer visit type with health (and other) outcomes of
interest. Data in this domain can also be used during statistical
analyses as confounders, mediators, or effect modifiers to the
association of interest.


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SAP C/4HANA: SAP bundles solutions and focuses on the customer
SAP C/4HANA: SAP bundles solutions and focuses on the customer
With the acquisition of the already well-positioned software solution Callidus Cloud SAP continues the strategy of further expanding its intelligent suite in the field of customer experience. At the annual SAPPHIRE NOW customer conference, the company announced that the solution includes Callidus Cloud which provides lead-to-money, sales performance management, configuration, pricing and offering solutions, with the Hybris and Gigya solutions bundled in the SAP CRM Suite C/4HANA.
Intelligent Customer Experience Suite: SAP is complementing its Front Office Suite with Callidus Cloud
The already well-known SAP Hybris portfolio includes:
- the extensive SAP Hybris marketing features (e.g. selecting specific customer groups in real-time to make offers as required),
- the SAP Hybris service functions to increase customer loyalty through predictive scenarios (how will customer needs change in the future?)
- and SAP Hybris omni-channel commerce and revenue solutions that enable vendors to reach their customers across channels.
At the end of 2017, SAP added Gigya to its portfolio, thereby expanding the SAP Hybris solution. Gigya enables the collection and management of customer data within the network. The highest priority is the protection of the privacy of the customers.
With Callidus Cloud, SAP is now supplementing its Front Office Suite with sales functionalities that will be integrated into Hybris Cloud for Sales in the coming weeks.
In addition to the existing features in the Sales Cloud, the following options should be added:
- Sales Performance Management
This solution enables the performance of the entire sales organisation to be measured and changed. The Sales Performance Manager can increase target achievement and sales productivity.
- Configure Price Quote (CPQ)
CPQ leads the sales through the quotation process – whether at the desk or with a customer. CPQ provides automated estimate and quotation processes and provides information on pricing behaviour, that is, which products sell best at what price, to who, and at what time.
SAP C/4HANA: The customer is at the centre
With the expansion of the proven Hybris portfolio, SAP continues its strategy of setting up the C/4HANA suite with the focus on customer engagement and experience with the newly introduced S/4HANA world.
In our eyes, Callidus Cloud and Gigya are useful additions to the SAP Cloud service portfolio. It is clear that in the future, SAP will expand more in this segment, making it a serious competitor, if not the leading provider of customer engagement solutions. Customers who already use SAP solutions should definitely consider favouring Hybris solutions over third-party vendors. Results are visible especially in the field of integration, savings potential and the possibility of reducing errors.
For many years Q_PERIOR has been a successful implementation partner for SAP Customer Engagement solutions. Our extensive industry experience and technological know-how provide in-depth expertise in this segment.
Do you have questions about C/4HANA solutions? Then feel free to contact us.
With Q_PERIOR, you have a strong partner at your side.
We look forward to your challenge!


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8 Simple Interview Questions To Ask Hiring Managers
You've just spent the last forty-five minutes answering questions from a hiring manager. You gave it all you had. You think you did okay. The hiring manager seemed to smile and nod a lot when you were speaking. Then, suddenly, she asks, "Do you have any questions for me?" While you initial instinct might be to quit while you are ahead and say, "No. I'm good," the right thing to do is ask a set of strategic questions designed help you stand out and get the job. [Pssst. Be sure to read all the way to the bottom, I have a special offer for those who do so.]
4 C's Of Interview QuestionsIn the video above, I map out why you need a strategy for asking questions in the interview. If you don't know what to ask and why, you will not only miss out on the opportunity to make a good impression, but also fail to get the insights you need to determine if this employer is right for you. The secret to asking great questions in an interview is to use the following 4Cs as your guidelines:
- Connect
- Corporate Culture
- Company Challenges
- Closing Conversation
To Prove My Point, Here Are 8 Simple Interview Questions You Can Ask A Hiring Manager That Support The 4 Cs Mentioned Above:
- How did you come to work here? (CONNECT)
- What do you love most about working here? (CONNECT)
- Who's the most successful person hired here in the last year and how have they succeeded? (CORPORATE CULTURE)
- Who's been least successful person hired and what did they do wrong? (CORPORATE CULTURE)
- What's the biggest challenge the company will face this year and how will it be overcome? (COMPANY CHALLENGES)
- As an employee, what can I do to make a difference an have an impact on the company this year? (COMPANY CHALLENGES)
- Is there anything about my candidacy that you would change to make me a better fit for this job? (CLOSE CONVERSATION)
- What are the next steps in the hiring process? (CLOSE CONVERSATION)
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