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by Robert Picardo, Illustrations by Jeff Yagher
Star Trek Voyager: The Hologram's Handbook
Pocket Books, April, 2002.
Trade Paperback, 82 pages.
One of the most entertaining characters on Star Trek: Voyager was the Doctor, who was so ably portrayed by Robert Picardo. Written in character as the Doctor himself, the Hologram's Handbook is a wildly entertaining guide to the philosophy, life and loves of Voyager's Emergency Medical Hologram. His views on the rest of the crew, odd human habits and his own magnificence are all hilariously detailed in the Doctor's own, unmistakable voice. Particularly funny is the chapter entitled, "Anatomical Correctness: The Program Upgrade of Kings." This is a must-have for any Voyager fan. Picardo is a natural writer, and we cannot but hope that he will venture further into the world of publishing.
Star Trek Voyager: The Hologram's Handbook is available for purchase on Amazon.com
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Tomorrow evening, The New Saints will take on SK Slovan Bratislava in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round.
The match will be played at the Corbett Sports Stadium and will kick off at 18:45pm.
The Slovaks will take a one goal lead into the match thanks to a 51st minute goal from former Ross County defender, Erik Cikos.
SK Slovan Bratislava are the most successful team in Slovakia, having won eight league titles.
Slovan Bratislava also became the first and so far only club in Slovakia as well as former Czechoslovakia to win one of the European cup competitions, the Cup Winners' Cup when they defeated FC Barcelona in the final in Basel in 1969.
Nicknamed 'Belasi', the club are managed by the former Sparta Prague defender, Frantisek Straka.
Despite the success in their homeland, Slovan have never got further than the UEFA Champions League Third Qualifying Round and last season were knocked out in the Second Round after losing 4-2 on aggregate to Bulgarians, Ludogorets.
However, Craig Harrison is confident of getting a result and said, 'We are going to give everything we have to ensure we get a positive result and I am very excited about the game. I must have watched the game on Tuesday at least six times and the more I watch it, the happier I am because we did so well in so many different areas. I am happy with 99% of it and I am confident we can put in a similar if not better performance tomorrow night.'


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In June 2006, Adnan Sami tipped the scales at 230 kilos - the photo he posted of himself with actor Amitabh Bachchan (who appeared in the music video for Kabhi Nahi) evidently dates from before then
Kareena Kapoor will soon begin filming Veere Di Wedding and Karan Johar has approached her for another project
Actor Ronit Roy shared a lovely photograph with now Union Minister Smriti Irani on Twitter. Smriti Irani portrayed the role of his on-screen wife Tulsi in the popular television show Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
In a recent interview, Narayani Shastri revealed that she tied the knot with her boyfriend Steven Graver, a British national. "We did not want to blow the news of their wedding out of proportion," she said
Director Yash Chopra, who died of multiple-organ failure in Mumbai on October 21 last year, would have been 81 today. In his five decade long journey in Bollywood, Yashji directed 22 films including Darr, Dil To Pagal Hai, Veer-Zara and Jab Tak Hai Jaan. All turned out to be mega-hits. From actors romancing their sweethearts on the Swiss Alps to dancing on train tops to walking on Zurich's cobbled streets, Yash Chopra's films were a romantic's delight.
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Model Gigi Hadid has stepped behind the camera to photograph her boyfriend Zayn Malik for Versace diffusion line Versus.
The former One Direction singer stars in the pictures alongside model Adwoa Aboah for the fashion label's spring/summer 2017 campaign.
Hadid snapped the photos on iPhones and digital cameras during an evening in a suite at the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles.
Malik, who has forged a successful career as a solo singer, said he was particularly excited to collaborate with Versace chief designer Donatella Versace.
He said: " It was sick to work with Versus. Donatella is a G. It was extra special that Gigi shot the campaign. Looking forward to following up with my Versus collection that drops in June."
Versace added: "The Versus campaign captures everything that is special about Zayn, Gigi and Adwoa. They are young people who define the mood of their generation with their honesty, energy and their love."
In the images, Malik wears a leather jacket with silver lion's head buttons and a faded denim jacket with a safety pin fastening, as well as faded ripped jeans lined with metal mesh.
Aboah also sports a leather jacket as well as a knit top with shredded panels lined with metal mesh.
The campaign will be followed by the Zayn x Versus capsule collection, which will be unveiled in June.
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Here we are at the first step of the route that in October will take us to the Winners of URBAN 2019 Photo Awards. We are revealing the list of Selected Photographers. Congratulations to all!
By mid-July we will announce Semifinalists, while at the end of July it will be the turn of the Finalists. In mid-September the Winners will be announced. Each ranking will be published in alphabetical order: we will reveal the final podium on Saturday 26 October 2019 at Trieste Photo Days, where the president of the jury, Martin Parr, will personally award the overall winner of the competition.
This amazing URBAN's tenth edition, which began last March 1st, has seen 6,049 photos and 346 portfolios for 1,257 participants from all over the world.
This year as well our main partner Zavičajni muzej Poreštine (Poreč Museum in Istria, Croatia) has confirmed a 1.000 € value prize for 3 ranked projects from the "Projects & Portfolios" section. The projects will be selected directly by museum director Elena Uljančić and the curators and displayed from July to September 2019 (tourist peak averaging 120,000 people in the summer time). Moreover, the Museum will release an official certificate of exhibition.
Thanks to the partnership with the Civic Museums of History and Art of the Municipality of Trieste, two Semifinalists projects will be selected by a special jury and exhibited from October 22nd to November 10th 2019 at the prestigious Civic Museum "Sartorio" of Trieste, during Trieste Photo Days festival.
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Charlton Athletic Women sign Maddie Phillips
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Charlton Athletic Women are pleased to announce the signing of former Chelsea defender Maddie Phillips.
The 18-year-old right back Phillips joins the Addicks after nine years with the Blues, graduating through their youth system and representing their Development side last season.
On signing, Phillips said she was pleased to have signed for the club. "All the coaches and staff are very passionate and from coming in and playing with the girls for the last two weeks, they're all top class and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else to be honest," she said.
"We're being pushed every single day and I'm being pushed outside my comfort zone, which is great because it's improving me as a player already."
Phillips also added that she was excited with the "big ambitions" the club had to better last season's third place finish, after speaking to manager Riteesh Mishra. "[The big ambition] for the club is promotion.
"We want to win every single game we can. Since the top two teams [from last season] have gone, we're probably one of the best teams in the league so we are definitely pushing for [promotion]."
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Ep 35: Dr. Dawn MacLaughlin – Improve your Relationship with Food
Dr. Dawn MacLaughlin is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, a Certified Health Coach, and a Certified Transformational Coach, Mastery Level. She is the CEO and founder of Mind Body Nutrition Coaching (MindBodyNutritionCoaching.com).Her passion is helping women create a peaceful and empowering relationship with food and body. Through gentle Mind Body Nutrition and Transformational Coaching techniques, Dawn helps clients transform their health, and transform their life, so that they can truly step into their power and share their gifts with the world. As a self-described chronic binge-eating yo-yo dieter in recovery who has herself released over 100 lbs, Dawn is quite familiar with all the emotional charge around food, weight, and body.
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- How to control eating with being relaxed
- How to regulate your appetite
- About mind body nutrition coaching program
- How to enjoy your food without a cellphone and how it affects our bodies
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The Robert A and Sandra S Borns Jewish Studies Program
Multiple incoming freshmen scholarships for students committed to pursuing a Jewish Studies major or a certificate (8 courses) at Indiana University Bloomington ("The Place for Jewish Studies") are available to students entering IU Bloomington and beginning as freshmen (bringing no more than 12 credit hours). One scholarship is intended for a student pursuing the Jewish sacred music curriculum. Candidates will be considered primarily on the basis of outstanding academic achievement and promise. Extracurricular achievements will also be considered. Students must have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above, and a record of academic and extracurricular accomplishment. Students committing to pursuing the major in Jewish Studies will be given priority over those pursuing the JS certificate. Students majoring in business cannot also major in Jewish Studies unless they come to IU with sufficient AP credit to pursue a second concurrent B.A; education majors are unable to major in Jewish Studies and they find it challenging to complete a Jewish Studies certificate.For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
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Indian film industry is an abode of talented actors and actresses. With the charismatic personality, outstanding acting skills, and great presence on-screen, these actors leave an exceptional impression in the heart of their fans. Where some actors are seen enjoying a great amount of fame and reward for their on-screen performances, there are some who are quite underrated even after delivering their very best act. These underrated actors may not be the apt choice for playing lead roles, but with their marvelous and admirable acting skills, they contribute equally to the success of a movie. So, here is the list of some versatile but underrated actors and actresses in Bollywood.
Kay Kay Menon
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Kay Kay Menon is a renowned name in the world of cinema. We all have witnessed his remarkable acting skills in various Hindi movies like Hazaron Khwahishein Aisi, Gulaal, Life in a Metro, Haider, etc. He enacts the roles so brilliantly that the boundary between reality and imagination fades away for the viewers. He is one of the most underrated actors in Bollywood till date.
Jimmy Shergill
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Jimmy Shergill has all that it takes to be a lead actor in B-town. He has noticeable good looks, outstanding acting ability, and experience but still somehow could not manage to emerge as a successful lead actor. He quite impressed audience with his remarkable performance in movies like Maachis, Haasil, Sahib, Biwi Aur Gangster, and Tanu weds Manu.
Manoj Bajpayee
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Be it the Coal Mafia in "Gangs of Wasseypur" or an honest police inspector in "Shool", Manoj Bajpayee never failed to amaze us with his exceptional performances. Whatever roles are given to him till date, he pulled off all those pretty well. Even after winning the National Film Award for the Best Supporting Actor, Manoj Bajpayee has never received the limelight in Bollywood that he deserves.
Abhay Deol
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Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye turned out to be a big milestone in his acting career. With the brilliant act in movies like Dev-D and Raanjhana, Abhay Deol was able to prove his worth in the Indian Cinema. He is quite popular among the female audience for his dimples and a cute smile. Even after scoring substantial roles in some good movies he never achieved the recognition he deserves like most of his contemporaries.
Divya Dutta
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Divya Dutta for sure has appeared in a large number of movies, but is hardly given any prominent role to play. Her performance was quite phenomenal in movies like Veer Zara, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag etc. Even the short roles she has played on-screen helped her to emerge as a versatile actress with time. Today, Indian Cinema needs more such actresses in the lead role so that the proper use of their talent can be made of.
Richa Chadda
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Richa Chadda is one of the versatile actresses of recent times. She has done roles of all ages without hesitating about the image theory of Bollywood. From Bholi Punjaban in 'Fukrey' to middle-aged Nagma Khatoon in 'Gangs of Wasseypur', from Dolly of 'Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye' to small town girl in 'Masaan', she has played all the character with utmost honesty. Even after playing such variety of roles with great passion and perfection she is still far from the appreciation she deserves. Now she is ready with a new sexy avatar in her upcoming movie 'Cabaret' to amaze you one more time.


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New York City isn't just one of the largest cities in the world, but it is one of the most interesting because of the sheer number of incredible sites, interesting neighborhoods, and the wildly diverse people and places that the city has to offer. Nicknamed both "The Big Apple" and "The City that Never Sleeps," New York City lives up to both names and then some. There are many different places that help make up "Must See New York City." Take a look at your options when it comes to RV rentals and take a look at this list and what places jump out at you to help you create the perfect personalized first time experience!
Statue of Liberty
There are few attractions that represent the United States or what it stands for quite like the Statue of Liberty. This amazing statue has also long stood for New York City and has stood there for well over a century ever since the statue was donated as a gift from the nation of France. Be aware that there are a limited amount of spaces available per day so you will want to reserve your spot ahead of time to make sure you get on the ferry.
Times Square
The iconic Times Square is not only home to perhaps the most famous New Year's Eve celebration and tradition in the world, but this is an incredibly active part of the city, and there is always something going on here. Surrounded by theaters, this is a great place to catch a show, and there are multiple hotels, restaurants, and places of note packed into this always brightly lit and active square. It's one of the most iconic areas in the city, and a must see for first time visitors.
Choose a Museum
New York is home to many of the best museums in the entire world, and you would be missing out if you don't take advantage. What is your favorite museum? Is it art? Natural history? Science? Some of the best museums on each of these topics is in the Big Apple and in addition to this some topics, like art, have several outstanding museums in this incredible city. Whatever interests you, there is going to be an outstanding museum that simply provides you with one of the best educational experiences you will have. Do yourself a favor and see how a museum done right looks.
Central Park
Despite being one of the largest cities in the world, New York City also makes sure that there is plenty of green space, and Central Park really is massive. It's hard to get a full understanding of just how large this park is until you visit its 800 acres yourself. Get a horse drawn carriage tour in the summer or go ice skating in the winter. The famous Central Park Zoo is located here, as well, and is home to a wide variety of exotic animals.
Central Park offers a wide array of experiences, and you can visit so many times and never have the same experience there twice. This park is truly remarkable and a must visit for first timers.


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10 Signs the Christian Authors You're Following Are (Subtly) Teaching Unbiblical Ideas – Natasha Crain really hit the nail on this article. We as Christians are book lovers however our favorite writers may be adding some unbiblical stuff over their books. Here's 10 signs to know it.
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LAS VEGAS — Vegas coach Pete DeBoer, who believes in cutting to the chase, says the high-pitched, high-stakes divisional games like Wednesday's battle with the Edmonton Oilers are "where the rubber is hitting the road at this time of year."
He could read the standings in the Pacific Division like everybody else.
Vegas: 76 points. Edmonton: 74.
At his morning briefing, DeBoer stayed with the driving analogy.
"We have a chance to put the Oilers in the rearview mirror with a win. I love game-planning and I know (Oilers coach) Dave Tippett is doing the same with his team. We lose and we're back in the mud with everybody else in the division," said DeBoer, who took over the Golden Knights on Jan. 15 after Gerard Gallant, a month after DeBoer was shown the door in San Jose for Bob Boughner.
Or in the ditch with those mud flaps.
As it turned out, Vegas ran their winning streak to seven with Marc-Andre Fleury getting his 61st shutout in a 3-0 verdict, taking the special-teams battle, something the Oilers have been feeding off all season long with their No. 1 power play and No. 2 penalty kill.
In this one, though, the Oilers were 0-for-3 on the power play, without a shot to start the third when Vegas was caught for too many men to end the second period, and their penalty kill, which had only allowed 11 goals in 33 road games, gave up another a few minutes later.
"Yeah, it's won us a lot of games. It's been great but let us down tonight," said Oilers captain Connor McDavid. "The one they got was the back-breaker, if we come out to start the third with a power play of our own and score, but we couldn't find a way."
The Oilers only had one power-play shot in six minutes, while Vegas had eight in their 5:42.
"We had some really good chances in the first we whiffed on," he added. "Most games those have been going in for us and the power-play goal they got the puck bounced around about six times and found its way in."
Nick Cousins, who didn't get to Vegas until Wednesday morning after a flight from Montreal, delayed by visa issues following his trade, lifted one over Mikko Koskinen for the insurance goal.
"Long day, I don't know what time he got up in Montreal to fly here, then he gets to the rink and he doesn't skate and comes out and plays a game. I guess you play on adrenalin in your first game," said DeBoer, who then watched Chandler Stephenson pound one off the post and in off a face-off win by Paul Stastny in the third to put it away.
Tippett wasn't happy with his team's foul effort against the Ducks in Anaheim on Tuesday, figuring they missed the start time by about an hour on the way to losing 4-3 in overtime. And they were made of sterner stuff here, but they've now lost four of their last five, picking up four of 10 available points. And they not only lost the game, they lost winger Andreas Athanasiou, in his second Oilers game since coming over at the trade deadline, with a lower body injury.
He seemed fine in an interview with Sportsnet after the second period, not appearing hurt, but he wasn't skating while host Gene Principe was talking to him, either.
"I don't think it's serious," said Tippett. "I didn't see it because of any one play. He was hurt in the second and tried it in the third but couldn't go."
Tippett's pre-game message was clear and concise. Nothing lost in translation.
"Play a solid road game, that's all."
And they did but Vegas was better in a game that belonged in April or May in the playoffs, a fantastic piece of theatre, no place for a nervous person with the Knights on a six-game heater having beaten St. Louis, Tampa and Washington in that winning stretch. The Oilers were playing without five injured players as well as Zack Kassian, sitting out the last of his seven-game suspension.
"Played a really good first period, but we came out down one, then they put a hard push on in the second, pinning us in our end for long periods of time. I think the fatigue factor came into it," said Tippett.
It was their third game on the road in four nights.
"They were just better than us," said McDavid, applauding the effort of Fleury. "He's been a really good goalie for a long time."
Koskinen gave up a shake-your-head goal to Max Pacioretty with four minutes left in the first, a period the Oilers thoroughly dominated, he but made up for it in the second. Sixteen shots, 16 saves, including stoning Tomas Nosek, while Fleury, who came into the game with a 10-4-1 career record over the Oilers, had an easy second but stood on his head and got lucky once on a Usain Bolt-like out-of-the-blocks dash by Connor McDavid around Shea Theodore with the puck going off the crossbar.
They were 6-0 on the second of back-to-backs. Now, they're 6-1.
Pacioretty scores a ton of goals from the same spot he beat Koskinen late in the first, with a bolt down the wing and a wrister from outside the face-off dot, which is why that was his 30th of the year. But Koskinen wasn't square to the shot, ruining a strong first period for the Oilers. As coaches usually say when asked about a goal: "I think he might want that one back." Polite code for mouldy.
This was the fourth time the Oilers have been blanked, all on the road. They lost 1-0 in a shootout in Winnipeg and 3-0 in Minnesota in late October, 3-0 in Arizona Feb. 4, and now this one. Fleury has posted shutouts against 26 different franchises, only the sixth goalie to have that at least 26. The others: Ed Belfour, Dominik Hasek, Marty Brodeur, Tomas Vokoun (all 27) and Roberto Luongo (26).
This 'n' that: Chris Chelios was at the game after playing in Bernie Nicholls' charity celebrity golf tournament here. He came as a guest of his old general manager, Ken Holland. He watched McDavid roar up the ice on a power play and laughed softly at the thought of stopping his zone entry. "Drop the puck 40 feet to a guy who skates 800 miles an hour," said the Hall of Famer … Anaheim defenceman Hampus Lindholm, who looked in rough shape when he crashed into the end boards after getting tangled up with Leon Draisaitl, is out day-to-day with a possible back issue.
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Hovig is already confirmed to be part of this years edition of Eurovision in Concert, the biggest Eurovision promotion event in the year. The event takes place on 8th April 2017 in the center of Amsterdam.
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Hovig is honoured to represent Cyprus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 in Kyiv. He will participate in the first semi-final on 9th May 2017 in Ukraine.
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Ukraine doubles export of poultry to the EU
The European Commission reported that in 2018, Ukraine supplied European Union with 123 thousand tons of poultry, which is 53.7% more than in 2017.
Chile suppliers showed similar results, increasing the supply of poultry to the EU by 44%. However, even the increase in export rates did not allow Chile to bypass Ukraine. In one year, Chileans exported only 35.9 thousand tons of poultry.
In the meantime, Brazil significantly dropped in the rankings of the largest poultry supplier to the EU. In …
Poland accuses European Commission of acting in Russia's interests
The Minister of Maritime Economy and Inland Navigation of Poland, Marek Grubarchik, expressed his opinion that protests against the construction of the canal through the Vistula (Baltic) Spit, which should connect the Baltic Sea to the Vistula Lagoon started because of Russia, reports Polish Radio.
According to the radio station, the European Commission initiated a meeting with Poland's representatives, after it announced the start of the shipping canal construction work. The European Union …
European Commission plans to allocate 4.5 billion euros for Ukrainian infrastructure
Infrastructure Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelyan stated that the 39 Ukrainian infrastructure projects which are part of the Drive Ukraine 2030 strategy are included in the indicative plan for construction of the trans-European transport network TEN-T.
The Ukrainian Centre for Transport Strategies reports that almost 4.5 billion euros has been allocated for these projects. The plan was prepared by the EU and the World Bank for the development of transportation in "Eastern Partnership" …
Kyiv: there will be no direct negotiations with Russia on gas transit
Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev announced that in 2019, the Ukrainian company would continue negotiations on the transit of Russian gas through Ukraine. He stressed that the format of the negotiations will remain trilateral and not directly with Gazprom.
"We rely on European law and Ukraine's interests and will start negotiations with Gazprom on further transit solely in the trilateral format with the participation of the European Commission," Kobolev wrote on Facebook .
In late December, …
European Commission invites Russia and Ukraine to gas negotiations
Moscow and Kyiv have been invited to Brussels for trilateral negotiations on gas transit, Vice President of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič stated on Twitter. "I expect that commercial entities will also attend. It is important to build on the positive momentum created in July," he added.
Earlier, Russian Minister of Energy Alexander Novak stated that the meeting of experts from Russia, the European Commission and Ukraine for trilateral negotiations on gas would take place by the end of …
European Union allocates €500 million of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine
The European Union allocated 500 million euro of the first tranche of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine, stated Vice-President of the European Commission Valdis Dombrovskis on Twitter. He also noted that the European Union continues to actively support Ukraine.
Later, a source in the Ministry of Finance confirmed that money has been transferred to Ukraine.
On November 16, Ukraine completed the ratification of the agreement on receiving 1 billion euro from the EU. The allocation of macro- …
European Commissioner calls on Ukraine to launch Anti-Corruption Court
During a joint briefing with the director of NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine), Artem Sytnyk ,the Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighborhood Policy, Johannes Hahn, said that he believes that a full-fledged Anti-Corruption Court would be able to provide fair solutions in corruption crimes cases, which are investigated by the NABU detectives.
"First of all, I would like to note the effectiveness of the NABU work, which, despite constant pressure and resistance, has …
Poland rejects European Commission demands to revise judicial reform
Polish authorities do not intend to comply with the demands of the European Commission to revise judicial reform, reported the press service of the Polish Foreign Ministry.
The Ministry noted that "in accordance with the EU agreements, justice is within the jurisdiction of the EU member countries themselves." At the same time, the ministry stressed that the law on the Supreme Court is aimed at combating corruption. "If the European Commission still has some doubts, it can file a complaint to …
European Commission offers mediation between Russia and Ukraine on Nord Stream-2
The European Commission (EC) offered mediation services to Russia and Ukraine in the dispute over the new Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline construction. The goal is to conclude a detailed agreement on continuing of the Russian gas transit through the territory of Ukraine after 2019, said the Deputy Chairman of the EC, Maros Sefcovic on Friday in Brussels.
He claimed that Germany actively facilitated the coordination of such a tripartite meeting. On May 28, Sefcovic plans to discuss with Russia a …
European Court of Justice rejects Naftogaz's claim against the European Commission regarding Gazprom's access to OPAL pipeline
The European Court of Justice dismissed the claim of the Ukrainian state-owned company Naftogaz against the European Commission (EC). Naftogaz filed a lawsuit against the EC in March of last year in response to the EC's decision to allow the Russia's Gazprom additional transit volumes through the OPAL and Nord Stream pipelines. However, on March 9, the Court rejected Naftogaz's claim against the EC.
The EC made their decision to grant Gazprom additional access to the OPAL pipeline on October 28 …


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Looking for a way to challenge yourself and get strong at the same time? Try Naweed's wall-assisted handstand, a great way to get to grips with this move especially if you are a beginner. Read on to find out how to do it.
Benefits of handstands:
A beginner's handstand is a great way to start going over your head. It strengthens everything in your upper body, including wrists, shoulders and arms. It also helps strengthen hip flexors, hamstrings, inner thigh muscles, and spinal muscles, to create a balanced, super-strong core. In addition, it will improve your balance, bone health, circulation and breathing. And because it stimulates the thyroid and pituitary glands, it will boost your mood and regulate your metabolism: it can actually help regulate your metabolic rate, thus assisting with weight control.
How to do it:
– Place both palms flat on the ground with fingertips roughly 3-6 inches from the wall
– Gently lean over to place your back flat against the wall whilst feet are planted on the ground
– Maintain tension in the shoulders (it should feel as if you're pushing the ground away from you)
– Slowly raise one leg over till it's resting against the wall whilst slowly removing your back from the wall
– Bring the second leg up and over
– All pressure should be felt in the wrist, arm and shoulders.
By Naweed Zaman, Gym & Spa Operator and Personal Trainer, The Spa at Beaufort Park


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PHILADELPHIA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is proud to announce the presentation of the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Community Rating System Award for Excellence to Mr. Ken Evans of Gloucester County, Virginia. Mr. Evans is being honored for, among other activities, his energetic creation and pursuit of Gloucester County's Program for Public Information (PPI), which helped the county to reach a Class 6 in the Community Rating System (CRS) and provide a more pronounced flood risk message to Gloucester County. The county is threatened year-round by three major storm events: hurricanes, tropical storms, and nor'easters. Through his efforts, Mr. Evans has helped to promote flood mitigation efforts, increase flood insurance coverage, and spread the message and importance of the NFIP to Gloucester County residents. FEMA presented Mr. Evans with his Award for Excellence at a small ceremony on June 5, 2018 in Gloucester County.
The NFIP established the CRS Award for Excellence in 2010 to recognize individuals who have actively advanced the vision of the NFIP and the CRS program, making strides in building their communities resilience. While all CRS communities are taking steps that improve their flood safety and resilience, certain communities stand out for their exceptional efforts to reduce their risk. "The CRS Award for Excellence showcases the outstanding effort individuals have taken to protect their communities from future flooding events," stated MaryAnn Tierney, FEMA Region III Regional Administrator. "Mr. Evans' efforts have made Gloucester County a model for flood risk reduction and mitigation, and we are grateful for his work to help his communities be more resilient." The Award for Excellence recognizes those outstanding individuals and inspires others to share in the pursuit of excellence.
The CRS Award for Excellence is a competitive, nation-wide award. It acknowledges individuals implementing floodplain management programs that reduce flood damage, and promotes the purchase of flood insurance through the NFIP. For eight years, the CRS Award for Excellence has recognized local professionals who have helped his or her community achieve success within and through the CRS program. As the CRS program continues to grow, FEMA is proud to work with dedicated professionals that make positive impacts on reducing flood risk, enhance insurance coverage, and achieve other resiliency-related goals in their communities.
The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements. The program includes 10 different class rating levels based on the number and type of activities voluntarily initiated by the participating community. Each level corresponds to a percentage discount on National Flood Insurance policy premiums within the municipality. Communities can earn a CRS rating by submitting an application explaining the projects they have in place or development. Once the information is verified and approved, FEMA provides flood insurance premium discounts through the NFIP. The amount of a property owner's policy discount is based on the community's CRS rating.
On behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the NFIP, FEMA thanks Mr. Evans and would like to recognize his ongoing efforts to reduce flood risk in Gloucester County.
For information about flood insurance, property owners should contact their insurance agent, visit www.FEMA.gov/national-flood-insurance-program, or call the NFIP's toll-free information line at
800-427-4661. To learn more about the CRS, visit www.FEMA.gov/national-flood-insurance-program-community-rating-system.
FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region III's jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Learn more about FEMA Region III at www.FEMA.gov/region-iii. Stay informed of FEMA's activities online: videos and podcasts are available at fema.gov/medialibrary and youtube.com/fema. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion3.


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Content is everywhere and content marketing cannot be put to a back burner. Those were the two messages driven home time and again at Skyword's Content Rising summit held this month at the Westin Boston Waterfront.
Author and chief content officer at Marketing Profs Ann Handley, who spoke at the event, retooled a quote from The Lion King to emphasize just how pervasive "content" is: everything the light touches is content. Her point with regard to marketing is that opportunities abound for you to get your message before the prospects you most need to. The better you do that, the more likely you'll be able to turn those prospects into students.
Here are 4 ways you can use content marketing to increase your student enrollments and stay connected to your students.
1) Author a blog. Create regular, quality content for a blog that you host on your website or on a page of its own. Don't use it as a tool to pitch your school at every turn. Instead, put yourself in the mind of your prospective student. They have a problem—they're not sure what they should do for a career—you can be their solution, first with information and answers to their questions. Then, maybe even as the place they'll choose to attain their career training.
2) Build an infographic. Infographics are fun, informative and easy to digest. If you do a good job in their creation, they also have the potential to help increase conversions far into the future. At Effective Student Marketing one of the infographics we created for a client two years ago continues to drive traffic and produce conversions.
3) Run a contest. You're not the only one who can produce good content. By running a contest on social media, you help build your brand, create a sense of community and find user-generated content that can become a part of your marketing campaigns.
4) Send emails they'll open. Another point Ann emphasized at the Content Rising event was that every word matters –including those in the subject lines of short prose emails. What can you do to get prospects and students to open your emails?
At Effective Student Marketing, we know that content isn't just king; it can convert to the enrollments that are the lifeblood of any institution. If you'd like to learn how to integrate content marketing into your overall marketing strategy, contact us today.


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Spectrum Controls is an Encompass Partner with Rockwell Automation and the premier provider of hardware and related software products for the industrial controls marketplace. Products fall into three major categories: I/O modules, human-machine interfaces and communications devices.
ProSoft Technology, Inc. is an Encompass Partner with Rockwell Automation. ProSoft is involved in development, sales and support, of the inRAx product line providing industrial automation connectivity solutions for all of Allen-Bradley's platforms including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, SLC, PLC, FLEX I/O and SCANport.
A rapid influx of smart equipment and connected devices that can communicate on an industrial Ethernet network is enabling manufacturers to understand the performance of their machines and processes like never before. Yet equally important to 'what' is being connected is 'how' it's being connected. New technologies are enabling manufacturers to manage their infrastructure, deploy devices and share information in new ways.


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Episode: 6
Title: Rare Plants at Wanneroo
Broadcast: 18th April
Presenter: Calinda
Calinda returns to the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens, meeting up with Andy Donn, Head Gardner of Wanneroo Botanic Gardens. Andy explains some of the rare and exciting plants featured in the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens, and how some of them can be grown in the home garden.
- The African tulip tree is an amazing, fast-growing evergreen tree. It is a native to Africa that reproduces via seeds and suckers; it also has a flowering cycle during most times of the year.
- Hibiscus Schizopetalus, also known as Japanese lantern, is a native to tropical areas in eastern Africa, and was discovered in Madagascar. It resembles a hanging lantern, it thrives best in tropical conditions, but can survive periods of cold and drought, and it can also tolerate coastal salt conditions.
- The rarest plant in the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens is the Bird's-nest fern. They grow in a tight, nest-like clump, normally growing in trees. They can also be seen growing on rocks and they will grow on the ground, too.
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IAAE Canada e-Report Volume 13 No. 13 March 25, 2013
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The Epic Vision Eye Center Story
Epic Vision Eye Center's goal is to provide the highest quality of caring, medical eye care for patients and their families in a positive and professional environment.
Epic Vision's owner, Dr. Ryan Hiesterman, grew up in the small town of Washington, KS. He attended Kansas State University before completing his Doctorate of Optometry degree at the Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2003. Dr. Hiesterman started his own optometry practice in Clay Center, KS in 2004 after he and his wife chose to move back closer to their families. As the practice grew, Dr. Hiesterman faced similar struggles that all private practice medical professionals were facing; specifically navigating the increasing cost and difficulties of the health care laws and insurance changes. He also observed the lack of new young Drs coming out of school who were interested in taking over ownership of practices whose Doctors were approaching retirement, mostly due to these increasing challenges in health care and the rising costs of pursuing a professional doctorate degree education. This lack of interest from new young Doctors was especially common in more rural areas. Epic Vision was formed in 2013 as a business model that created a backbone of support for small optometry offices. This support helps individual offices handle the increasing difficulties in the health care system and serves to attract Doctors to these rural practices that may have otherwise been forced to close. Being from small town Kansas, Dr. Hiesterman is passionate about rural areas continuing to have convenient access to quality medical eye care. We currently have 9 locations of which 6 are located in smaller rural towns. Of the 9 locations, 8 of the optometrists are Kansas natives.
Dr. Tad Baker, who serves the Baldwin City office, grew up just outside of Topeka in the small town of Berryton, KS. He attended Fort Hays State University where he ran track and cross country and received his Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Chemistry. Dr. Baker received his Doctorate degree in Optometry from the University of Missouri in St. Louis where he graduated with honors in 1997. Dr. Baker comes to us with nearly 20 years of experience in a multi location private practice in Wichita, Kansas. Dr. Baker is experienced in the treatment and management of ocular disease including the treatment of glaucoma, conjunctivitis and diseases of the eye and its related tissues. He has also completed post graduate courses from Pacific University in systemic pharmacological treatment of eye diseases, as well as post-graduate courses in diabetes, glaucoma and laser vision correction. Dr. Baker is an active member of the American Optometric Association, Kansas Eye Care Services, and Beta Sigma Kappa Honorary Academic Society. He also serves in the United States Air Force, Kansas Air National Guard. Lieutenant Colonel Baker serves with the 190th Air Refueling Wing at Forbes Field in Topeka where he assists the pilots and members of the 190th with their eye care. Lieutenant Colonel Baker was recently named the Air Force medical services National Optometrist of the year for the Air National Guard. Dr. Baker and his wife Dr. Andrea Baker have two children, Brock and Camden. Epic Vision is proud of Dr Baker's service as well as the level of care he provides his patients.
What factors enable your success?
Epic Vision Eye Centers is Optometrist owned and operated which means we are able to tailor our exam times and services to meet the needs of any given community. Our offices are each equipped with state of the art diagnostic equipment including the Optomap Digital Retinal Imaging system. The Optomap technology provides a unique view of your eye health as well as your overall systemic health. Epic Vision Doctors are focused on meeting the individualized needs of each patient. They intentionally schedule extra time into your examination to answer all your questions and equip you with all the information that you need to make the best decision for your eye care needs. Having the backbone of support that Epic Vision provides as a larger network of offices allows staff at each location the freedom to be more focused directly on face to face patient care.
Plans for the future?
Our Baldwin City office is currently scheduling patient eye exams with Dr. Baker 2 days a week, but is staffed 5 days a week. We have convenient appointment times to accommodate kids after school as well as evening appointments available so patients do not have to take off work. Having the office staffed every day allows convenient access for those glasses emergencies or the ability to shop and purchase a new pair of glasses, or sunglasses, any day of the week. We plan to add additional Doctor days to the weekly schedule as patient demand increases. Our hope is to serve the Baldwin City community's eye care needs for years to come!
What do you love about Baldwin City?
We love the close knit, small town feel and we like being able to have everything you need right here. We enjoy everything Baldwin City has to offer, from the History of Baker University, to the quaint buildings downtown, to the Midland Railway and Maple Leaf Festival. Baldwin City has so much complexity, as well as diversity, for a small town. We love how involved everyone is here. June 2019 will mark the third year we have been here. Every year we learn more about Baldwin City and get to know more of the amazing people that live and work here. We look forward "seeing" more of you in this new year!
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- Kansas Owned and Operated
- Small company that can tailor to the needs of the community.
- State of the Art Examination and Diagnostic Equipment.
- Relaxed friendly environment.
- Exams by Doctors you can trust; designed to answer your questions and educate you on the latest and best vision solutions available to meet your vision needs.


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ARTO LINDSAY - LATE JUNCTION MIXTAPE 01.09.17 (320kbs-m4a/70mb/30mins)
BBC Radio 3 broadcast: 1st September 2017
Earlier this year the Brazilian-American musician Arto Lindsay released his first album in 13 years. Now he takes time out to select some of his favourite music from recent years for the latest edition of the Late Junction Mixtape.
Once described by journalist Brian Olewnick as 'sounding like the bastard child of Derek Bailey', Lindsay first emerged from the avant-garde No Wave scene in New York in the 1970s with his band DNA. Since then his music has tripped between abstract noise, electronica and bossa nova and he's become known for his studiedly naive guitar style. Over the years he has worked with many different musicians both as collaborator and producer, among them Caetano Veloso, David Byrne, Laurie Anderson, Tom Waits and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
For his mixtape he's selected songs that he's been listening to obsessively over the last year, the songs that have been wearing the needle out on his record player and draining his laptop battery. Recently he's been interested in the latest developments in hip hop, praising new artists like Young Thug and Future for their innovative pop production. Jostling for space on his mix are harmony singers from Bahia, a moving piece written by Lou Reed after the death of his friend the song writer Doc Pomus, and transgressive performance art from the early 1970s.
Produced by Alannah Chance for Reduced Listening.
Arto Lindsay - Uncrossed [Northern Spy]
Arto Lindsay - Arto vs. Arto [Northern Spy]
MC Beijinho - Me Libera Nega [Bonde Drop]
Arto Lindsay - Ridiculously Deep [Rykodisc]
Lou Reed - Power And Glory (The Situation) [Warner Bros.]
Thiago Nassif - Shiu (Coçar Onde Coça) [Self-released]
Frank Sinatra - Talk To Me [Capitol]
Os Tincoãs - Promessa Ao Gantois [RCA Victor]
Shuta Hasunuma & U-Zhaan - Green Gold Grey (feat. Arto Lindsay)
Héctor Lavoe - Hacha Y Machete [Fania]
Gal Costa - Folhetim [Philips]
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Arto Lindsay - Late Junction Mixtape
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A bright beautiful smile is important to help you feel confident. Unfortunately, your teeth will naturally start to discolor over time. As your enamel loses its luster, there are several factors that could be the cause, like the foods you eat. It is no secret that coffee, tea, and berries can cause your enamel to darken, but did you know that there are foods that can also help to whiten your teeth? Your dentist in Horsham will suggest changes to your diet to help restore your confidence with a whiter smile.
1. Cauliflower
Although you may not like your vegetables, you may want to reconsider how much you eat, especially cauliflower. Cauliflower tends to require a lot of chewing. As a result, it encourages your saliva production. Your saliva helps to cleanse your teeth to keep them bright. Since it has a white color, you will not have to worry about it staining your teeth.
2. Strawberries
If you need a sweet, healthy treat, reach for strawberries. Not only will you be fulfilling your craving, but you can also whiten your smile in the process. Despite their dark appearance, they will not stain your teeth. In fact, they will do the opposite because they contain an enzyme called malic acid. It is known to naturally whiten your teeth while you chew.
3. Cheese
Cheese and other low-fat dairy products are a great source for calcium to keep your enamel strong; however, they also serve another purpose. They can help to keep your smile bright. Dairy products contain lactic acid and calcium. They will promote the strength of your enamel and help to remove stain-causing food particles from your teeth.
4. Apples
Apples are a great healthy snack. Not only are they tasty, but they can also help to cleanse your mouth. Their crunchy outer layer covers their juicy inside, which is perfect for cleansing the teeth as you chew. Carrots tend to produce a similar effect as well.
5. Celery
Celery is a fibrous vegetable that is low in calories while also being nutrient-rich. As a result, it works to clean your teeth from food particles that can cause staining while also keeping your gum tissue healthy.
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With simple changes to your diet, you can help to protect a bright smile. If changes at home are not enough to give you the results that you want, your cosmetic dentist in Horsham can help. With a professional whitening treatment, your teeth will become several shades whiter to revamp your confidence.
About Dr. Gary Henkel
Since 1981, Dr. Gary Henkel has provided exceptional dental care to the community. He creates individualized solutions to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. In addition to general dentistry, he also offers cosmetic services, like teeth whitening. If you are tired of feeling insecure about your discolored teeth, he can restore their appearance. Contact Horsham Dental Elements today to schedule your consultation for a beautiful smile.


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I had a chance to meet with Cheryl McKinnon from Open Text while here at the Enterprise 2.0 conference for a briefing and a demo of Open Text Social Media, their enterprise social software offering to be released within a few weeks. This is a part of the Enterprise 2.0 market that I'm really interested in: how do we add a social layer on existing enterprise platforms, such as enterprise content management (ECM)?
Open Text already has some amount of collaboration around document management in their product portfolio, as well as web content management. Since they have a solid content management platform backing all of the content, they're able to add the necessary aspects of governance, compliance and security that has to surround certain content without, hopefully, that getting in the way of collaboration. The Open Text Social Media product is pushing that a step further, adding more social aspects to content collaboration. Most content management – and content collaboration that goes with it – focuses on connecting people to content; OTSM also connects people to people in a content-centric manner.
They started with a few basic principles: keep the user interface simple so that there would be few barriers to adoption, while maintaining the security, auditability and records management functionality from the underlying ECM suite. They've removed the requirement for the content to be viewed in the hierarchical folder-type fashion that is inherent in the ECM system, and added discussions and wikis as well as maintaining a social graph of person-to-person interactions. This provides three key areas of functionality:
- The social network inside an enterprise
- A social marketplace with customers and partners
- A repository for "corporate memory"
We moved on to a demo, starting with the personal dashboard home screen that shows the status and presence indicator of people who I follow, communities to which I belong, and content that I have flagged to follow. My personal profile contains structured information, some of which can be pulled from LDAP/ActiveDirectory, plus Facebook-like status messages – this is what appears on the home screen of people who follow me – and my blog. Also, anywhere where my name appears within the site, hovering over the link pops up a mini view of my profile.
Communities are a combination of wikis, documents and discussions, and can be designated as public, public read-only, private and secret. All of these security designations are inside the firewall: "public", for example, means that everyone inside the enterprise can see and contribute to it. Private read-only could be used for more traditional broadcast intranet content; private means that the content is hidden but the community is visible and anyone could request membership in the community; secret means that the community is hidden and available only by direct invitation. Discussions within a community appear on the "Feed" tab, and are fairly standard topic-based discussions where you can read and reply to the thread, with the additional ability to flag a topic so that it appears in my flagged items on my home screen, where new replies to the topic would be indicated: a sort of content subscription. There is no ability (yet) to include an external feed into a community, although there's a bookmarklet to make it easy to share external links as part of a discussion. The "Documents" tab in a community is (I assume) a view into the underlying content repository, but is a flat list view rather than a folder-based hierarchy since presumably there would be a small number of documents in the community. I'm not sure how well that user interface will scale if a community has hundreds of documents on that tab, although there are filtering capabilities. The wiki tab within the community allows multiple wiki pages to be created, also apparently in a flat navigation structure which may not scale well. The wiki has pretty standard (and easy to use) edit and comment functionality, plus the ability to flag content to follow in my home page. There's a complete revision history stored for each wiki page, and you can roll back to an earlier version if required.
All of the community content can be pushed into the ECM archive, which would enforce records retention and other governance rules, although we didn't get into the details of how seamless that would be to community authors and readers.
The searching is where we really start to see the people-to-people capabilities: searches locate content, as you would expect, but also locate people and communities that are contributing to or discussing that content, as well as people who have the search terms in their profile or their blog posts.
They round it all out with some pretty slick applications for a Blackberry or iPhone. These are applications, not mobile versions of a website, so include persistent cache for use when you're offline.
There's an obvious overlap with SharePoint functionality here, and there will undoubtedly be a battle inside some organizations between these two proven enterprise platforms when it comes to social media. Open Text's advantage is their ECM repository, which far out-performs anything that SharePoint has to offer, and can be used as the back-end content repository for SharePoint even if a customer decides to go that direction for their enterprise social networking. That's not unique to Open Text; other ECM vendors such as IBM/FileNet also have SharePoint connectors to allow their repositories to be used to manage SharePoint content transparently. Open Text, however, goes beyond that by offering direct social networking extensions to their ECM platform that have the potential to replace SharePoint in an organization that has already standardized on Open Text's ECM. This direct integration with a robust content repository provides them with a distinct advantage over the Enterprise 2.0 point solutions, and make them the one for the other ECM vendors to beat in the social enterprise content collaboration market.


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When we see this beautiful world around us, we often wonder, 'Who must have created this world?'
We are told 'God created this world!'
But, we have not seen God.
Therefore, we start imagining how God looks. One who has created this wonderful world, how wonderful would He Himself be?
And since we are human beings, we imagine God to be in the form of a human being.
As we get to see the world more and more, the meticulous and perfect design of this huge and magnanimous world enchants us, and we start imagining God to be some Supreme Being, the perfect being!
And when we see, hear and experience the unexpected and unusual things that happen around the world, things that cannot logically be explained or reasoned out, people call them the miracles of God; and we imagine God to be the most extra-ordinary, super-natural, divine being!
Over time, our imagination is converted into our beliefs, and going ahead they become strong, staunch beliefs, which we consider to be the truth.
But as we ponder further and think...
Who would have created this wonderful being called 'God'? Where and how would he have been created?...
If God was born like we are, it means that the world was already in existence. Then how could He have created this world?
And say God was not born, then where did God come from?
If God was created, who created the one who created God, and who created the one who created the creator of God... soon, the never-ending list of questions starts bombarding our mind.
But if we eagerly and keenly pursue these questions, we will slowly come to the real facts!
We will start gathering the right understanding of who is God, who created God, who created this world, why is this world beautiful and cruel at the same time.
The enlightened One (Gnani) is a good starting point (and you will soon realize they are the terminating point as well) from where we can attempt this exercise, because He is the spiritual scientist who not only has a clear, precise and satisfactory explanation to all our queries, but also has the power to make us experience the real facts!
So, come let us get the real picture of God, who created Him; following the understanding of the Gnani.
Do you know there are six eternal elements that have always existed in the universe, namely:
An eternal element means it has not been created and therefore it cannot be destroyed. It is not born nor does it ever die. None of these elements have a beginning or an ending.
The Soul is one of the 6 eternal elements. And that is what God is!
God is the Soul and it resides in every living being in the Universe. No one can create a Soul nor can anyone destroy it.
Therefore, God has not been created by anyone; no one has made Him. God has no origin, God itself is the original element. God is not dependent, God is self-existent. God has always existed. God is eternal. Only the body, in which God resides changes from one birth to another, just like when we dispose of an old coat and wear a new one. God Himself by His inherent nature, never undergoes any change.


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Impact investors often complain they can't find enough viable social enterprises to invest in. And entrepreneurs bemoan a lack of available funding.
A recently introduced online impact investing marketplace hopes to address that problem. ImpactUs, a Washington, D.C.-based platform, aims to provide a place where investors can find out about, research and connect with funds, operating companies and projects around the world, and where businesses raising money through private debt and equity offerings can list. The initiative was incubated at Enterprise Community Loan Fund, one of the country's largest CDFIs, and is funded by the MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Enterprise Community Partners and City First Enterprises.
The marketplace joins a number of other social impact platforms and stock exchanges, such as the Social Venture Exchange (SVX) in Canada, Singapore's Impact Exchange (IIX), and the former Mission Markets in the U.S.
For now, the platform is only open to accredited, invited investors. But ImpactUs, a registered broker dealer, plans to make it available to all investors, including regular civilians, financial advisors and institutions investing on behalf of clients. The platform will operate a bit like an online brokerage, according to Reginald Stanley, co-founder, president and CEO.
ImpactUS launched with four listings, but, according to Liz Sessler, co-founder and vice president, client engagement, there are another 35 in the pipeline. Deals work best at the $3 million to $5 million level, according to Sessler, though, "We will have deals that are $100 million," she says. Offerings are in such thematic areas as the environment, clear water, education, healthy food and health care, or they can be placed-based, aimed at economic and community development issues. There will be a mix of models: mission-first, financial bottom line first or a blend of the two. […]
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COLUMBUS, OH – June 25, 2019 – Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) today announced that its Columbus, Ohio rental facility services location (Loc 03) received Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Cintas employee-partners were also joined by several special guests, including David Wilson, assistant area director of OSHA's Columbus Area Office and Gahanna, Ohio Mayor, Tom Kneeland.
VPP Star is OSHA's highest recognition for the practice of and commitment to exemplary occupational safety and health, earned by businesses who meet rigorous safety requirements. Cintas is the number one participant in the nation for companies with VPP sites, with approximately 250 facilities throughout the world actively pursuing VPP recognition by OSHA or the equivalent under a similar certifying body.
"This award is a testament to the level of safety engagement that is only possible when all of our employee-partners make a personal decision to doing their jobs safely," saidBrian Lane, General Manager at Cintas Columbus, Loc 03. "We will maintain this foundation that we have built by continuing to work together and holding each other accountable."
Cintas has been involved with the VPP program since 2010, and currently, over 100 Cintas locations have been achieved VPP Star status. Cintas also participates in similar programs in Canada, Mexico and Honduras.
About Cintas Corporation:
Cintas Corporation helps more than one million businesses of all types and sizes getready™ to open their doors with confidence every day by providing a wide range of products and services that enhance our customers' image and help keep their facilities and employees clean, safe and looking their best. With products and services including uniforms, mats, mops, restroom supplies, first aid and safety products, fire extinguishers and testing, and training and compliance courses, Cintas helps customers get Ready for the Workday®. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas is a publicly held Fortune 500 company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol CTAS and is a component of both the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and Nasdaq-100 Index.


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Nebraska State Patrol troopers arrested two Lincoln residents early Monday on multiple allegations following a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 80 near North Platte.
Spokesman Cody Thomas said the Patrol got a call about a Ford Mustang speeding on eastbound I-80 and troopers spotted it at about 3 a.m.
A trooper clocked the Mustang at 158 mph and initiated a pursuit. Troopers successfully deployed spike strips near Odessa, causing the car to pull into a rest area. But the driver got back on I-80 when troopers approached, Thomas said.
He said when the driver tried to exit I-80 again, the car slid into the grass and the driver and passenger ran, but troopers and Kearney police were able to take them into custody.
Thomas said a search of the Mustang turned up more than a pound of marijuana and pills.
After they were medically cleared, the driver, Patrick Thompson Jr., 27, and Alexandra Ganow, 21, both of Lincoln, were arrested on suspicion of obstructing a peace officer, possession of more than one pound of marijuana, possession with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and no drug tax stamp.
Thompson also was accused of flight to avoid arrest, driving with a revoked license and speeding.
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Our Fiddle Hell Store is closed until next year. Fiddle Hell Massachusetts is officially over. Go to dinner, take in a live performance, make your way to Boston or Cambridge. Or head home, glowing with the aura of new friends, new tunes, and new experiences.
Plan ahead for Fiddle Hell next year! It'll be on Nov 7-10, 2019.


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We've all heard that we should work smarter, not harder. Sometimes that phrase sounds like a cop-out. Maybe it's just a faster way of expressing that we need to take advantage of all our time and resources. And we know as a working adult student, your time is limited and should be maximized. One easy way to add more time to your day is to leverage your commuting time to your benefit.
1. Review previous lectures
The average American spends 26.9 minutes commuting one way. Multiply that by two, and you're spending almost an hour in the car every day. So why not spend this "extra" hour every day in your car learning?
It's so easy to record and review lectures with all the gadgets at our fingertips. If you're struggling in a course, record the lectures. Listening to them multiple times will help you grasp the principles your professor is communicating. Playing it back in your car is a great way to absorb the information, without carving out additional time to listen to it later.
2. Listen to podcasts
If you want a change of pace from listening to your professors' lectures, but you want to sharpen your mind, you should tune in to a podcast. There are thousands of options across topics and genres. You can grow professionally, hear personal stories, be entertained, and more! Download news podcasts, learn a language, engage in a book on tape—your options are limitless!
3. Be mindful
Maneuvering through traffic on your way to work or school can be stressful. No one likes it. Take the time on your commute to be mindful of how the stress is compounding with other stressors in your life. Relax! Mentally review what obligations you have for the day, consider what tasks you need to accomplish, take deep breaths, and prepare for the next few hours ahead - whatever they may bring.
4. Make phone calls
No one looks forward to making those mundane, but oftentimes necessary, phone calls. If you're able to make these calls hands-free, make them in your vehicle. Cross that item off your list so you can clear your schedule to get down to the nitty gritty with your coursework and other responsibilities later.
Your commute time doesn't have to be wasted time, like dead air on the radio or TV. There are ways for you to make more use of your time rather than simply getting from Point A to Point B. As a working adult student, your time is valuable. Spend time in your car learning. Spend it making the rest of your day easier and more productive.


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While having a lot of sebum, men's skin is prone to dehydration – this refreshing toner conditions and richly hydrates men's skin with such imbalances, leaving it moist and comfortable.
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・Gently shaking the container, make the ingredients well mixed in a uniform.
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On an early Thursday morning in November, eight sleepy men met at the Goodwill of Central Iowa Headquarters for CEiR (Creating Excellence in Re-entry) orientation. Some were outgoing and excited to change their lives. Others were more reserved and full of nervous energy. Each one of them had their own reason for joining the program:
- Gaining strength to not run away from their problems.
- Finding a better way of communicating with others.
- Learning how to be there for their family.
They were preparing to embark on a journey through CEiR, a collaborative program developed by Goodwill of Central Iowa, St. Vincent De Paul, the Evelyn K. Davis Center and the Fifth Judicial District. The program provides training and mentorship to men who are re-entering society from incarceration with the goal of increasing work readiness and decreasing recidivism, the tendency of convicted criminals to reoffend.
Community Outreach Specialist and CEiR architect Justin Bogers sat through the orientation eager to move these men forward in their lives. Still, he was aware of the struggles they would face.
"These gentlemen were ready to jump into programming but remained skeptical of the collaboration's plans for support and our outreach abilities," Bogers recalled.
Embracing the Program
It took time, but eventually they trusted those trying to help them and embraced the program. A lot of that buy-in came from the efforts of Career Specialist Ernest Phillips. He worked with them to build and improve crucial life skills. Their respect for Ernest was evident.
"He taught us a lot of good values and he put his all into it," shared Terrence, one of the class members. "He's willing to stretch his neck out for you."
"I try to help them see they are not who they think they are and help them see who they really are," said Ernest. "I teach them soft skills and emotional intelligence to overcome their barriers and past behaviors. They learn the hard skills and how to get back into employment shape from Goodwill's programs. It's a true work-readiness program."
While at Goodwill of Central Iowa, the cohorts had a choice to go through the Food Service Skills Training or the Warehouse, Packaging and Logistics Training program. Many of the program participants were amazed at the amount of trust they received from their skills trainers, Joe Cross and John Hasstedt.
"It was amazing," said Zach, "Joe gave me a lot of freedom in the kitchen to express my tastes."
"John trusted us to have the right judgement and make the right decisions," added Terrence. "That meant a lot."
In these programs, they gained employment stamina and relevant skills that they could market to potential employers. Several also earned industry-recognized certifications that will help them in future employment.
Greater than the Sum of its Parts
Before CEiR's creation, each partner organization was working to help the re-entry population through individual efforts. What they were doing was positive, but without unity and a lack of daily consistency, they lacked effectiveness. The organizations' combined specialties created a comprehensive and truly remarkable program.
St. Vincent de Paul provides training on healthy relationships, financial management and tips to navigate social services.
The Evelyn K. Davis Center runs participants through a fatherhood program, mentor them, teach financial and digital literacy and provide the men with suits for their graduation.
The Fifth Judicial District is the glue that holds everyone together. They supervise participants as they transition back into the community and facilitate program enrollment and programming incentives.
Forming a Bond
Over the course of the program, the participants formed a brotherhood. One that is honest and supportive.
"I loved getting closer to the people I came here with. They're like brothers to me. I can really look out for them if they need help," recalled Josh.
One example of this came in the last week of their training. One of the participants was falling into old habits. When confronted about the situation, he became defensive. Ernest had him bring it up to the other participants in a meeting. They spent a full hour and a half discussing the situation. The participant asked for advice from everyone in the group. Because they had that bond, he was able to take their advice and act on it for the better.
Acting on Their Lessons
On graduation day, those that completed the program were beaming. Forty of their biggest supporters attended the ceremony to celebrate their success. These were their friends, family and mentors reiterating their readiness to help them in the next step.
"I learned about emotional intelligence, how to present myself, what employers are looking for in employees and accountability," said Freddy. "There's a lot of good people in Goodwill that can help you."
"This experience has meant everything to me," explained Josh. "It brought a lot of opportunities to me that I didn't think I could get. It opened my eyes that just because of my background, that doesn't mean anything. As long as I keep moving forward and stop focusing on the past, the present is all I have."
What's next for them? They've all had job interviews and several of them have multiple companies vying for their talents. These men are full of hope and are ready to seize success with their new lease on life.
When you donate and shop at Goodwill of Central Iowa, you make successes like these possible. In fact, 85 cents of every dollar earned in our retail stores and through shopgoodwill.com goes to support our mission, improving the quality of life for all individuals, providing skills training and helping people find jobs. Find the location closest to you.


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