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Authors: Rick Smith & Grace Dearborn
Genre: Education
Page Count: 325
Publication Date: 2016
Summary: Using the fictional teachers Mrs. Allgood (a teacher who manages her class effectively and well) and Mrs. Meanswell (a teacher who struggles to manage her class at all), the authors give specific tips and ideas for teachers to about how to run their classrooms. The book is aimed at beginning teachers but could be helpful for anyone with classroom management problems. Topics range from assuming the best about students and learning how to say "no" to how to teach procedures and what to do when consequences don't work.
Recommended: Yes. I feel like this is one of those books a teacher could reference over and over again. Ideas are broken down into specific and easy-to-implement steps and there are online resources associated with the book.
Watch Out For: No problems here.
Noteworthy Excerpts: "Respect isn't received through demands. Rather, student respect is earned through providing safety, structure, and consistency." "For students to feel safe and connected to their teacher, classmates, classroom, and what they are learning, they need to feel welcome. And this includes their cultures."


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We have a website that is FR & EN, and the store wasn't appearing properly when the website was in french. I then decided to email them to ask for help, and Iris from Storemapper was able to find what was the problem. I am really satisfied with the product and the help! I really recommend.
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The stories we share on our stages reflect the world around us, and are made up of diverse voices from all backgrounds. We also invite Guest Curators to create programming that complements our onstage work. Most recently, for The Thanksgiving Play we highlighted Indigenous voices with new play readings and a visual art installation in the Sharp lobby.
Playwrights is the one place that allows me to bring my full self into the relationship. I get to be Native American and female and angry and sad and as sarcastic and funny as I want to be.—Larissa FastHorse, author of The Thanksgiving Play
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Norfolk, VA, - August 1, 2018 - Tapioca Go Bubble Tea and Poke Bowls, a cafe known for its wide selection of teas, has chosen MacArthur Center to open a new location mid-September.
This will be the first time that Tapioca Go will offer food. The restaurant will offer full-service, sit-down and express menu items made with premium, high-quality ingredients. Some of Tapioca Go's unique drinks include winter melon milk tea, ginger milk tea, as well as smoothies made with rose and lychee. Tapioca Go also offers a wide array of bubble teas. Bubble Tea is a drink that includes tea, flavors, milk, sugar and chewy pearls made of tapioca, fruit jelly or other ingredients.
At 2,312 square feet and located near Charley's Grilled Subs, Tapioca Go will also offer Hawaiian poke bowls, which are bowls of sticky rice topped with ingredients such as raw fish, avocado, seaweed and sesame seeds, among others.
MacArthur Center shoppers and guests will see several other exciting changes. On Saturday, Sept. 1, Memory Lane Sports will open near Victoria's Secret. Sports fans will find their favorite sport teams' apparel, collectible items, and memorabilia. At 4,000-square feet, Memory Lane offers a wide variety of gifts for any special occasion perfect for that sports fan, whether it's jerseys, t-shirts, mugs, hats, keychains, shot glasses, koozies, beach towels, and more.
On Monday, Oct. 1, Nexus plans to host its grand re-opening. The popular clothier will unveil its new 3,500-square-foot space, which will showcase its streetwear clothing including T-shirts, hoodies and accessories from a number of brands such as Levi's, Dallas Cowboys, Obey and Rocksmith, among others. It will be located between Justice and Footlocker.
Also on Oct. 1, Harry & David, America's premier choice for gourmet gifts, plans to host a grand re-opening for pre-holiday shoppers. Located near Apple on the property's 2nd floor, Harry & David will be open mall hours.
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Wow, the last update was in May. Looks like it's time for another update.
This update features the site http://donkeyhacks.zouri.jp, likely owned by Quaraage (I asked for his permission to add the site). Here is the archive of the site (downloaded using Wget): https://www.mediafire.com/?os1sdwesp6in1wh.
I should probably also update the site archives for sites I retrieved from the Wayback Machine to have their original snapshots directly extracted from Wayback (using the id_ method which I explained in my previous update). I hopefully will continue to do that (no promises, because you never know what will happen).


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"The campaign reached over 1 million individual consumers. In all, they were able to mail 99% unique versions, offering the most relevant products to each customer."
A nutrition retailer wanted to utilize their partner agency's analytics to define customer segmentation models and product categories based on point-of-sale transaction data. Their goals were:
- Providing their most loyal and best customers with a new, completely variable and relevant direct marketing experience
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- Driving incremental store visits and spend
Working together, we married their data analytics with the strength of our world class variable inkjet imaging technology. This powerful combination allowed the retailer to exceed all expectations. Our talented design specialists developed a unique booklet self-mailer format that included 2 removable PIRX® cards. The mailer
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SYTYCD takes an aerial leap and lands on Saturdays on ELEVEN.Read more
No Activity announces comedy guest stars
Stan's improv comedy will include guest appearances from Jake Johnson, Tim Minchin, Kat Stewart and Sam Simmons.Read more
Renewed: New Girl
"Adork-able" US sitcom has been renewed for a fifth season.Read more
The Odd Couple
Never mind Matthew Perry, in this remake of a classic, it's all about Thomas Lennon.Read more
NBC orders new pilot of Strange Calls adaptation
Third time lucky for the US take on a little-known ABC2 comedy.Read more
Patrick Brammall: "Someone f***ed up with The Moodys"
The Moodys is not returning in 2015 which Patrick Brammall attributes to bad decisions made along the way.Read more
Returning: New Girl. Airdate: The Goodwin Games
New and returning US comedies are coming (back) to ELEVEN.Read more
The Writer's Room: New Girl
This week US sitcom New Girl is in the spotlight with creator Liz Meriwether.Read more
Renewed: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Mindy Project, New Girl, The Following.
FOX has renewed four of its shows.Read more
Gone: New Girl
Update: New Girl has now been pulled from the TEN schedule indefinitely.Read more
Lukewarm Monday a sign of things to come
Ratings: It's as if audiences -and networks- have already switched to summer content.Read more
TEN: Summer highlights
Big Bash League, Homeland, Sleepy Hollow, Have You Been Paying Attention?, American Idol & American Horror Story all screen on TEN's summer.Read more


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HVB Bank Hungary Zrt announced on Friday it would take over 11,000 retail clients from ING Bank Rt, which is pulling out of the segment in Hungary.
HVB said it aims to expand its share of the retail market, adding that the affected clients would be informed in the next several days. The State Financial Supervisory Authority (PSzÁF) approved on May 12 the transfer of all retail accounts, loans and services from ING to HVB.
HVB had after-tax profit of Ft 19.44 billion in 2005, 8.15% more than a year earlier. It had total assets of Ft 1,035 billion at the end of 2005, 9.6% more than a year earlier. The bank's stock of retail loans grew 5.7% to Ft 163.4 billion during the period, and its stock of retail loans rose 47% to Ft 72.2 billion.


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Both good points gents. Either way, I think I'm going to default to the 5 gallon setup and see how it rolls, the 3 gallon kegs will work (I'm thinking hang a bungie cord from the ceiling above the cooler, from a screw in hook that I can take anywhere, then adjust the tension until the keg is at the proper serving height.)
I've got a local restaurant selling me as many 5 gallon corny's as I want for smoking price, and I just found the Igloo for $44 via my BNA Amazon link shopping, so I'm bout to pull the trigger. My jigsaw has been sitting in the shed for too long.
Thanks for the measurement BP.


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Aunt gives Kenneth Howard update as toddler recovers in hospital
Family members of Kenneth Howard say this has been a rollercoaster of emotions that led to a very happy ending. Now, they are ready to get back to normal.
"He's really not said anything besides drink," said Vicky Howard, Kenneth's aunt.
Following three days in the woods, the 22-month-old boy is now spending his days at Cabell Huntington Hospital in West Virginia after his dramatic rescue.
Vicky Howard said he is recovering from dehydration, swelling, and several tick bites. He's also taking part in multiple health tests. So far, she says doctors haven't discovered any serious problems.
"He looks great! We are just happy to have him back," she said.
It's good news for a child who survived three nights outdoors with little clothing.
WKYT reached out to Lexington ER Doctor Ryan Stanton. Stanton said it is surprising the toddler isn't suffering from issues associated with hypothermia.
"I assume the kid at 22 months is not potty-trained, so he's sitting there in a wet, and likely soiled garment of some sort, so extra cooling - a lot of extra losses in temperature from that," Stanton said.
Right now, Stanton said the biggest concern is the tick bites and what can come from them.
"Tick-borne illnesses have the potential of being an issue for this child and honestly at his age, he doesn't have a great immune system for dealing with it," Stanton said. "So, that will be interesting to see if that was a consideration or if they're going with a watchful waiting-type approach or treat for the potential of exposure to tick-borne illnesses."
Questions are still up in the air to how this happened, but family members aren't in a rush to find the answers just yet. Right now, they're focusing on a new day filled with new opportunities for Kenneth.
"There's not words to describe that feeling when he was found. I've never been one to believe in miracles, but once you witness one you'll never go back to not believing. There's not words to describe how grateful we are."
While the Howard's wait for doctor's orders, they're taking time to sit back and thank everyone that helped, from prayers to actual boots on the ground, all in a letter written by his parents.
The family tells WKYT they plan to be at the hospital another night, before taking Kenneth back home.


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UPDATE: Police name motorcyclist who died in Parsippany crash
The Morris County Freeholders are studying proposals for a redesign of the traffic-packed interchange at Route 24, Columbia Turnpike and Park Avenue in Morris Township, Florham Park and Hanover. IPHONE VIDEO BY WILLIAM WESTHOVEN SEPT. 13, 2017
The New Jersey State Police on Monday released the names of the riders involved in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Sunday on Route 280 in Parsippany.
James Harris, 53, of Newark, was declared dead at the scene after colliding with another motorcyclist, Bernard McCullers, 32, of Staten Island, N.Y., according to Trooper Alejandro Goez.
Sgt. Lawrence Peele said the accident occurred at 10:15 a.m. Sunday on westbound Route 280, less than one half mile from the highway's end point at Route 80.
Both men ran their motorcycles off to the right of the roadway. Harris struck a tree and was thrown from his motorcycle, causing his fatal injuries, according to Goez.
McCullers was transported to Morristown Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. He was listed in stable condition Monday, Goez said.
Fatal crash: Suspected drunken driver charged with killing passenger in Dover crash
Route 287: New Milford man killed in crash
No other vehicles were involved.
Westbound Route 280 was briefly closed, temporarily causing extensive backups, but lanes had been reopened as of 1:15 p.m. Drivers were diverted to clear exits for routes 46 and 80.
The New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigative Unit was dispatched to the scene to conduct an investigation. DeFalco Towing also was called to the scene.
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CHALI MULENGA, Livingstone
IT MIGHT have been sometime since Danny Kaya last released a hit song, but make no mistake, he still remains top drawer – one guaranteed to attract a sizeable audience such as the one that was at Limpos Pub and Grill in Livingstone last Friday.
Yes, you may not hear most of his songs playing on radio nowadays in the way that they used to in the past, but Danny Kaya remains active on the road, often playing outside Lusaka.
Playing with his Mo Fire Band, it is always a show – a real show, whenever Danny is performing
Ask any Danny Kaya fans to come up with their choice of 10 songs to be included on the Best of Danny Kaya album, and you will see how varied the titles will be.
It is something Danny did a few months ago on Facebook.
The first one, Levy Sakala, listed Fluffy, Yakumbuyo, Niulule, Live, Beta TV, Mazoe, Joni, Kaya and Champion, while another one, Mwinde Jenice Kaunga, suggested Kaya, Nizachita Bwanji, Protecting What is Mine, Vilibe Nchito, Ba Boss, Live, Bushe Mailo, Appreciate, Champion and Njelela.
Some of those titles could be long-forgotten songs.
Whatever the case, it is a difficult task to come up with 10 best songs by Danny.
"Most of your songs are hits and it can be difficult to select the top 10. Perhaps, just make a big volume one,†Raphael Katongo Jr admitted.
Well, one way of accessing that big volume is by attending his live performances. Most times, he will ask members of the audience to make their requests.
The audience at Limpos Pub and Grill was treated to some old songs, some of them since long forgotten about. Danny has certainly come a long way since making his debut with the hit song Masiku Onse.
Yes, you may not hear Masiku Onse on radio these days, but it still remains a hit among Danny fans.
It is one of the reasons why the fans packed Limpos Pub and Grill. And it is the reason why Danny Kaya rocked last Friday.
But it is difficult to have enough of Danny; despite performing most of the hit songs, fans were still demanding for more.
Danny Kaya rocks Limpos
CHALI MULENGA, Livingstone


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- Price$6,200,000
- Beds4
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- Sq. Ft.4,855
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200 Quay Commons #ph 1802, Sarasota
Under Construction. One of only two remaining PH floorplans. Recently released this 18th floor Penthouse offers 4,855 square feet of living space, 4BR/5Baths, 12- foot ceilings and private elevator. Defined by sophisticated style, luxurious finishes, expansive views and equipped to deliver The Ritz-Carlton world-class service. Sit back and unwind on your expansive waterfront terrace enjoying unobstructed water views of Sarasota Bay, the Gulf of Mexico and the iconic Ringling Bridge.The kitchen is a chef's dream with gas cook tops, Wolf and Subzero appliances, built in double oven tower, 9' high European cabinetry, butler's pantry and LED lighting throughout. Owners will enjoy world class service including private valet, concierge, resort-style pool, lap pool, advanced fitness center, resident club with demonstration kitchen, grand salon and a private dog park. All within minutes from shopping, dining, theatre, opera or ballet. Life served to perfection.
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- Price$6,200,000
- Bedrooms4
- Bathrooms5.00
- Full Baths5
- Square Footage4,855
- Acres1.90
- Year Built2018
- TypeResidential
- Sub-TypeCondominium
- StyleContemporary
- StatusPending
- UtilitiesCable Available, Natural Gas Connected, Public, Underground Utilities
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- AreaSarasota
- SubdivisionThe Ritz-carlton Residences, Sarasota
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- CountySarasota County
- StateFL
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- InteriorMarble
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Preacher the comic book that came out in 1995 and became the title that everyone gravitated to to balance out all the superhero titles that were coming out from Marvel, DC, Image and every small publisher in-between. The book was written by Garth Ennis and drawn by Steve Dillon. It was the book that took on the institutions of the Church, government and family in the most irreverent and blasphemous way one could think of at the time.
The book had been talked of within Hollywood since it's release as one title that producers (seems all of them at one time or another) wanted to adapt for the big-screen. It wasn't a superhero title so there was no need to worry about trying to adapt tights-wearing heroes and villains. Yet, the book's subject matter which tended to go into the extreme at times became something that kept the title from being adapted.
After almost two decades of futile attempts to get Preacher up onto the big-screen it took the star-power of one big-screen star (Seth Rogen) to finally get the book adapted, but not on the big-screen, but on the small-screen to become part of AMC's stable of unique series titles (The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, Into the Badlands).
So, fans of the books only have until 2016 to wait for their dreams of Preacher finally coming to live-action life and non-readers will finally see what all the hype has been all about.


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Notice that in the highlands it's very cold during the night. The forecast for Thursday says heavy rain, hails and even thunders/lightnings in the highlands.
Reykjavík and nearby:
Grótta lighthouse: No traffic (cars or people) allowed until July 15 because of nesting birds.
Esja: Important not to underestimate the elevation gain and weather. It's important to stay on the trails and necessary to be dressed/equipped for bad weather because the weather conditions can change very quickly.
Valahnjúkur is closed due to fissures and danger of landslides!
Seltún: Part of the hot spring area is closed due to high activity and danger of expolsions. Stay out of the closed area! The whole area is high gerthermal and dangerous boiling hot springs around. Stay on marked paths only – even on the other part of the road!!
Krýsuvíkurbjarg: There's a big fissure in the cliffs and danger of landslides.
West Iceland:
Snæfellsjökull National Park: Important to only go on the glacier with an experienced guide. Show caution at/around sea cliffs. Stay on marked paths/trails.
Djúpalónssandur: The beach can always be dangerous due to the unpredictability of the waves.
West Fjords:
Látrabjarg: In heavy rain Látrabjarg becomes very slippery and trails muddy.
Hornstrandir: Snow in mountain passes and on mountains. To go there people need to be very well equipped. The nature in Fljótavík is very wet and not good for hikers. No phone connection except on top of some of the highest mountains.
North Iceland:
Dettifoss: Be extra careful around the canyon and stay on marked paths.
East Iceland:
Stórurð: Area is closed. Usually opens around mid July.
Hengifoss: Because of nature protection the trail is only open until the last viewing platform. Do not go any further.
Lónsöræfi: The hikers' bridge over Jökulsá at Múlaskáli is up.
South Iceland:
Svínafellsjökull: Civil Protection advises against travel on Svínafellsjökull due to landslide danger and guided tours on the glacier are discouraged. Travelers are advised to stop only for a short while at viewpoints by the glacier tongue.
Fjaðrárgljúfur: Nature is very sensitive. Stay on paths and do not climb over fences/ropes!
Dyrhólaey: The road to Háey is in very bad condition and only for 4×4 jeeps. When walking around, do not climb over fences/ropes and keep away from the edge of cliffs. Show extra caution when it's windy.
Reynisfjara: Use extra caution, stay FAR back from the water, and do not leave children unattended! Do not enter the cave! Rocks fall from the "ceiling" and going there you can get caught in the waves. The beach can always be dangerous due to the unpredictability of the waves. So called sneaker waves (every eighth wave or so) are dangerous for the sake that they reach further up and are stronger than the others.
Kirkjufjara: Closed.
Reykjadalur: The trail is in good condition. Proper hiking shoes required though. Stay on marked trails, nature in the area is very sensitive, plus there are dangerous hot springs around.
Notice that F-roads are only passable for 4×4 jeeps and some of them only for big modified jeeps (superjeeps). Some area still closed – do not at all enter if you come to a sign that says: CLOSED/IMPASSABLE!
Road F26 Sprengisandur is passable for bigger 4×4. The river crossing at Nýidalur is quite deep.
Road 249/F249 to Þórsmörk is only passable for 4×4 jeeps. Do not try to cross the Krossá river! It's only for modified jeeps (superjeeps) and very experienced drivers who know that river very well.
Fimmvörðuháls trail: There is snow on the highest part of the trail. A challenging hike and conditions vary a lot on the weather – even at this time of year. Warm clothes, wind- and waterproof jacket and trousers, as well as proper hiking boots are necessary.
Laugavegur trail: Solid snow for 6-7 kms in total before and after Hrafntinnusker. Show caution with snow bridges around gullies – they'er getting thinner these days. In general conditions on the trail vary a lot on the weather – even at this time of year. Warm clothes, wind- and waterproof jacket and trousers, as well as proper hiking boots are necessary.
Road F88 to Askja/Drekagil: River Lindá is in general too deep for smaller 4×4 jeeps (Dacia Duster and similar). Drive F905 and F910 instead.
Kverkfjöll: Road only passable by 4×4 jeeps. Do not go into the ice-cave!
Askja/Drekagil: Hut is open and wardens are there. Roads only passable by 4×4 jeeps. There's wet snow (difficult to walk) on the Askja hiking trail and on the walking trail to Víti.
Hiking in general:
Hiking in Iceland requires proper equipment, even on shorter hikes as trails are often not like the ones travelers are used to. Very bad weather can also be expected, even in summer. Please study our equipment list because preparation is key for successful travel in Iceland. The way down can often be harder than the way up so hiking poles are a good tool to help tired knees.
Trails can be wet, muddy and slippery so it's important to wear proper footwear. Important to stay on marked paths and trails everywhere.


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You Can Never Be Overdressed or Overeducated its a medium-toned turquoise for fall. A nod to the classic Tiffany Blue shade, this hue is slightly darker and slightly more muted for the autumn season. Crafted for the Académique Collection.
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With The KODAK Portrait 3D Printer, Kodak has entered the 3D printing market to raise the bar and set a new standard for professional 3D printing. Conceived primarily with education, design and engineering professionals in mind, the KODAK 3D Printing Ecosystem offers reliable and accurate 3D printing.
The KODAK Portrait 3D Printer is now available for pre-sale at a 35% discounted price, but only until the first 500 units sell out. Customers will pay only $1819 for the dual extruder, fully enclosed 3D printer that will be launched at a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $2799 at CES in January 2018.
What makes the deal even more appealing is that every customer who buys a printer now gets a 30% discount in all filaments purchased during 2018. Kodak 3D printers pre-ordered now will ship in March 2018.
A printer that stands out from the crowd
Kodak's first professional desktop 3D printer incorporates numerous features that make it stand out from the crowd of other desktop machines currently on the market.
The printer has an above-average print volume of 200x200x250mm (8''x8''x10''), making it ideal for the majority of conceptual models and functional parts. At the same time, it fits comfortably on a desk and can be transported by a person or two.
Many 3D printers are open, very few are fully enclosed, and only a handful of them have effective air filtering systems fitted to keep the air clean and odor-free, important especially when using ABS filament. The Portrait features a HEPA/activated-carbon filter, making it suitable for safe use in classrooms, laboratories and offices.
The fully enclosed print area also improves safety and print quality keeping fingers away from hot or moving parts, and reducing the noise. It also keeps in warm air and keeps out cold drafts, which can create warping in large printed objects. To further minimise warping, the temperature of this enclosed chamber is actively regulated with an extractor fan.
Dual material, dual colours, continuous prints
Very few desktop printers have dual material or color printing capabilities. The Portrait, however, has dual extruders with dual nozzles. It includes some key features that are needed for this configuration to work more effectively than other printers that are incapable of dual printing.
To allow high quality dual color prints, a nozzle-wiping mechanism helps avoid color contamination. An end-of-filament sensor helps ensure that long prints are not ruined if either material runs out.
It also provides the unique ability to use the same material in both extruders and to have one continue printing when the material runs out on the primary extruder. This lets the user fully use up a spool of filament, safe in the knowledge that printing will still continue when it runs out. This capability is essential for making large, dense, long-printing objects,
A precision magnetic-attachment quick-exchange mechanism allows hot ends to be substituted easily. This allows clogged hot ends to be quickly detached and replaced without the need for tools. You can also exchange a hot end with different nozzle configurations.
Accessible professional printing
The Portrait has several important features for ease of use even by inexperienced personnel. It features an automatic and contactless print bed leveling capability using a capacitive sensor.
Prior to each print job, the printer will measure the print surface at several points to determine any tilt (which is always present) and calculate a correction that will make the printed object truly perpendicular to the print surface. Most firmware will only make a correction in the Z direction, which would make a cube print with angled walls.
The print surface is firmly held by magnets, and easily detached for cooling, cleaning or for removing the printed object. With the second supplied print surface you can continue printing right away, while processing the last printed object.
Low moisture, accurate filament
Kodak's 3D printing filaments have some of the lowest moisture rate in the market, as well as the highest roundness and diameter accuracy. Low moisture is important to high print quality. When humid plastic is melted, the polymer chains tend to break at a molecular level, altering physical properties and resulting in poor prints.
This is not only the case in hygroscopic (atmospheric water absorbing) materials such as nylon or PVA, but in most 3D printing materials. This makes a low moisture absorbent material essential for high-quality prints.
To preserve filament quality and to help ensure repeatable results, Kodak 3D printing filaments fit inside the supplied airtight protection cartridges, which feature humidity desiccants. When filament is removed from its special airtight foil packaging, it is placed in these cartridges, which connect to the extruders, forming a system where the filament is never exposed to the ambient humidity or dust.
Sturdy, stable and serviceable hardware
The Kodak Portrait 3D printer is rigidly built, using precision laser-cut steel sheets. Thick guide rods and industrial bearing blocks move the print carriage smoothly and precisely, even at higher speeds and accelerations. Z-axis movement is completed via a ball-screw, which will neither wear out with constant bed-leveling, nor bend under the weight of the print platform.
All of the Portrait's electronic components are hidden inside the printer but easily accessible for servicing under a single removable panel. Efficient classroom use can be guaranteed with its highly visible exterior. 5 color LED lights not only illuminate the printer while it works, but also convey printer status information at a distance.
Game-changing software and connectivity
Printer software differentiates the KODAK Portrait 3D Printer from its competitors. Printer movement is fulfilled by a dedicated controller board, while a separate controller with a 5" color touch screen provides a user interface and displays printer connectivity.
Monitoring the printing process, rating the print's quality, tracking print-time per user and allocating printer costs depending on usage are possible with the KODAK Portrait's software.
The printer software provides advanced multi-user features. Users can log in and gain immediate access to email, file-sharing services or social media. This is particularly useful in a classroom environment. An individual student or a generic user representing a particular class may take a printable file from Dropbox, post the finished object's time-lapse movie on Instagram and tweet the print results, for example.
The first 500 units of the KODAK Portrait 3D Printer are now available at a 35% discounted pre-sale price of $1819. But an even bigger saving to be made on the early bird sales is the 30% discount in all 2018 filament purchases. Click here for more information.
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Scores receive free eye treatment at BCH
More than 1000 people have received free eye treatment for various ailments during vision camps held at Bwindi community Hospital in July and October respectively. The first vision camp was organized with Debbie Young from UK, who had first come to Bwindi in 2017 to trek Gorillas, and later toured the hospital and felt the need to come back and help the community.The camp which took place from the 2nd to 6th July 2018 was conducted by three optometrists Debbie Young, Fiona Broome and Kirsty Hutchinson (who collectively have worked in Uganda on 9 previous trips) plus Rosemary Gorman, the team administrator. The temporary Eye Clinic was set up at Uganda Nursing School Bwindi from where 348 patients were reviewed. Our Ophthalmic assistant, Pedson, has since learnt how to handle many eye conditions as To page 3


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Foreclosures Up Again, Another Obama Failure
Home foreclosures jump…in spite of all of Barack Obama's efforts to help homeowners stay in their homes.
Since he took office, Obama has been on something akin to a crusade to keep floundering homeowners in their houses and off the streets. Blaming banks and mortgage brokers for borrowers' irresponsibility, the President and his big-government, anti-personal-responsibility pals in Congress implemented several programs to allow borrowers who couldn't make their payments to keep the homes they couldn't afford. But today we learn that foreclosures spiked yet again in the 3rd quarter of this year.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) website promises "Help for the Unemployed", help for "Homeowners Like You", and "Help for the Hardest Hit." The site also offers visitors the opportunity to "Learn About Making Home Affordable."
Learn About Making Home Affordable
The Obama Administration's Making Home Affordable Program includes opportunities to modify or refinance your mortgage to make your monthly payments more affordable. It also includes the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program for homeowners who are interested in a short sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure.
On his 2008 presidential campaign website, Change.gov, Obama promised help for "millions of homeowners who played by the rules can't meet their mortgage payments and face foreclosure…" The idea that everyone facing foreclosure is some sort of victim in a corrupt system relieves the irresponsible of any personal responsibility.
Though many did play by the rules, the rules involved risks that too many failed to account for. Obama played the victim card for homeowners in trouble and refuses to acknowledge that any investment involves risk that must be accounted for by any responsible investor. Borrowers who bought homes with payments they couldn't afford were betting the soaring prices would continue and rapid appreciation would cover their deficits. If someone borrowed several hundred thousand dollars and bought shares of a skyrocketing stock, then the stock suddenly crashed, would that investor be labeled a "victim"? The parallels are obvious.
Obama and his henchmen perpetrated this fraud on the American people, promising to right these "wrongs" and claimed their plan "provides direct relief to help America's homeowners pay their mortgages, stay in their homes, and avoid painful tax increases while protecting taxpayers and not rewarding the bad behavior and bad actors [mortgage brokers and banks] who got us into this mess." But today's news proves his naivete.
The simple fact is, while some may have been swindled and actually defrauded when they bought their homes, the vast majority of those who find themselves in trouble are in that position because they made irresponsible decisions. All the President's programs to help these "victims" of the economic downturn only enabled them to continue to live in houses they couldn't afford. Failing to address the borrowers' irresponsibility did nothing to change the behavior that put them in danger of losing their home in the first place.
Last quarter's foreclosure provide the proof that another of Obama's victim-making programs has failed ro accomplish its stated goals.
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Success in the world today entails acquiring the technological tools and concepts that are important to living and working in The Age of Information. The primary aim of the TAS IT program is to facilitate and enhance learning and teaching by preparing students for the technological challenges of the 21st Century. Assuring that our students obtain the latest skills and competencies are therefore a critical part of the TAS mission. Infusing IT fluency with ethical responsibility is an essential school goal that develops digital citizenship. Using IT appropriately may sometimes imply ethical choices and, for this reason, the school's Responsible Use Policy Guidelines are embedded within the TAS values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness.
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Uganda, the land of Lake Victoria, has long been known as the pearl of Africa. Situated in East Africa and lying on the equator, a large part of its southern border lies on the shores of Lake Victoria. Uganda was damaged by tribal wars in the 1970s and 80s and worst under the dictatorship of Idi Amin. Stability was established with the victory of President Museveni's army in 1986. The wars in the north and east resulted in many displaced people, a majority of whom were children, orphaned or escaped from war zones. About the same time the country was devastated by the HIV/AIDS pandemic which led to many deaths and left the country in deep poverty. Since the turn of the century Uganda's economy has been transformed to one of relative stability and prosperity.
1962 – Uganda gains independence from British colonial rule in democratic elections, however the special status of Buganda Kingdom causes instability in the new state.
1971 – Military coup installs Idi Amin's brutal 8-year dictatorship.
1986 – National Resistance Army rebels overthrew the Idi Amin government and install Yoweri Museveni as president.
2005 – ACT begins work in Uganda in partnership with the Elim Church of Uganda, in Jinja.
2007 – Christian Vision Ministries was formed as the missions' arm of the Elim Church of Uganda, in collaboration with ACT and extends its work across Busoga region in the east of Uganda, supporting nearly one hundred children refugees from the war in the north.
2009 – Parliament votes to ban female circumcision with any person convicted facing 10 years in jail or life sentence if a victim dies.
2011 – ACT launches the Widows Sustainable Whole Life Skills Project to enhance the economic prosperity and social wellbeing of widowed women in the community. Widows work together in cooperatives including bead making, farming and poultry.
2016 – ACT Director meets with the Kenya High Commissioner to the UK. Read more here.
Quick Facts
GDP per capita: 604.04 USD (2017)
Population: 42.86 million (2017)
Largest cities: Kampala (the capital), Jinja, Mbarara, Masaka, Mbale
Language: English and Swahili
Population growth rate: 3.2% (5th in world)
Median age: 15.8 years (2015)
Orphans: 2.5 million (2016)
Literacy rate: 78.4% ; Male – 85.3%, Female – 71.5% (2017)
80% of Uganda's population depends on agriculture for food and trade (2018)
The source of the Nile is in Uganda.
Uganda is home to 11% of the world's bird population.
Uganda is a landlocked country situated in East Africa and lying on the equator. It borders with South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, DR Congo and Rwanda. A large part of the south lies on the shores of Lake Victoria. Much of the land is fertile and well-watered, and there are two annual growing seasons. The country has a diverse landscape which encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and the immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes endangered gorillas and chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a famous mountain gorilla sanctuary, while Murchison Falls National Park in the northwest is known for its 43m-tall waterfall and wildlife such as hippos.
Places of Interest: Lake Victoria, Bujagali Falls, Murchison Falls, Ssese Islands
ACT in Uganda
ACT began work in Busoga region, eastern part of Uganda in 2005 in partnership with Christian Vision Ministries (missions arm of the Elim Church of Uganda,), based in Jinja. The work extended across most districts in the region, with the growing numbers of orphan refugees fleeing the war in the north and seeking refuge in the more peaceful parts of the country.
The Widows Sustainable Whole Life Skills Project was launched in 2011. The aim is that the women support each other in business to generate income so they can support their families. A number of the widows are involved in bead making, weaving and farming. Recently they started a business that rents out facilities such as chairs and tables for events.
ACT Facts:
By 2018 more than 600 children had benefitted from full ACT scholarships or welfare support. Many of the children have received tertiary education, received diplomas or graduated from university, including one who qualified as a medical doctor. Read more here.
The Tabitha Project was launched in 2011 to empower widows to work together and support each other to generate income to support themselves and their families as part of the Sustainable Whole Life Skills Project


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The Cliff Palace is the largest cliff dwelling in North America. The structure built by the Ancient Pueblo Peoples is located in Mesa Verde National Park in their former homeland region. The cliff dwelling and park are in the southwestern corner of Colorado, in the Southwestern United States.
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10:00AM-Soccer: Slovenia OR United States
The World Cup continues today with a matchup between two Group C teams that will be trying to compete for what at this point could be 1st place for either team. Even after a first game draw, the US and England would have to be the favorites to come out of the group, but Slovenia is hoping that they can continue the excellent soccer that got them in this tournament in the first place, which also lead to the elimination of a very good Russian team. Soccer glory could await either team, or both for that matter as each plays their second game in the World Cup finals.
- US is 14th in the FIFA world rankings
- Slovenia is 25th in the FIFA world rankings
- US managed a draw against England in their first game due to some luck
- Slovenia won their first game by similar poor goalie play
- US is +105 odds to win
- Slovenia win/draw is favored at -120
Tonto picks the United States to win the match * (1 out of 5 stars)
I expect the Slovenia side to fail to score in this game. I think the US will score with about 60% confidence meaning that I slightly favor a 1-0 win over the 0-0 draw, but the US will have to generate more scoring opportunities to win this one in all likelihood.


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The Athlos Polish Team at UJ's Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, supervised by Prof. Beata Tobiasz-Adamczyk, included information about ATHLOS project in these two abstracts to be presented at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics European Region Congress IAGG-ER 9th European Congress to be held 23 – 25 May 2019 in Gothenburg, Sweden, «Towards Capability in Ageing – from cell to society».
The Role of Social Capital as a Determinant of Stability of Self-rated Health – Results of the COURAGE in Europe and the COURAGE – Poland Follow-up study. Tobiasz-Adamczyk B., Zawisza K., Galas A., Głaś M., Grodzicki T. (2019).
Determinants of Changes in Social Networks -Results of the COURAGE in Europe and the COURAGE -Poland Follow-up study. Zawisza K., Tobiasz-Adamczyk B., Głaś M., Grodzicki T. (2019).


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Mind isn't all about you, you know
Published 23 September 2015
From Gwydion Williams
Your article on consciousness evolving for the greater good, not just the self, suggested to me that this needs a catchy name, like other consciousness models. How about the "newsroom model": a coherent report of things that were decided elsewhere.
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Trump's own Justice Dept publicly debunks his conspiracy theory about leaked DNC emails
President Donald Trump's Justice Department has refused his demand to prosecute political enemies in a case involving Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), the former chair of the Democratic National Committee.
In June, President Trump said that the DOJ "must not" let former congressional technology staffer Imran Awan "off the hook" in what has become a cause célèbre among the far right.
"Our Justice Department must not let Awan & Debbie Wasserman Schultz off the hook. The Democrat I.T. scandal is a key to much of the corruption we see today," Trump argued. "They want to make a 'plea deal' to hide what is on their Server. Where is Server? Really bad!"
On Tuesday, The Washington Post reported that federal prosecutors have concluded an 18-month investigation and "debunked" many of the conspiracy theories in the case.
Disregarding the instruction from President Trump, the Department of Justice did cut a plea deal that involved Awan pleading guilty to a "relatively minor offense unrelated to his work on Capitol Hill: making a false statement on a bank loan application."
Prosecutors are not recommending jail time.
"The Government has uncovered no evidence that your client violated federal law with respect to the House computer systems," prosecutors revealed in an 11-page plea agreement. "Particularly, the Government has found no evidence that your client illegally removed House data from the House network or from House Members' offices, stole the House Democratic Caucus Server, stole or destroyed House information technology equipment, or improperly accessed or transferred government information, including classified or sensitive information."
President Trump had been a vocal proponent of conspiracy theories involving Awan.
"The case has highlighted Trump's willingness to lobby for specific outcomes of federal criminal investigations and to suggest a coverup by his own Department of Justice," The Post explained. "Trump also attempted to tie Awan to the hacking of the Democratic National Committee server — a breach that intelligence agencies have concluded was directed by Russia."
Awan's attorney, Christopher Gowen, slammed the "tremendous waste of law enforcement time and resources" invested in the "political prosecution" against his client.
"There has never been any missing server, smashed hard drives, blackmailed members of Congress, or breach of classified information," lawyer Christopher Gowen said in a statement. "Yet Fox News and its media children continued to peddle a story in perfect coordination with House Republicans and the President."
Awan directly called out President Trump during his first public statements on the investigation, concluding, "The president used me to advance his political agenda."
In a December interview with The New York Times, President Trump cited the case to deny that his campaign colluded with Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign, allegations currently being investigated by special counsel Robert Mueller.
During the interview, which took place in the Grill Room of his Mar-a-Lago resort that Trump refers to as the Winter White House, Trump lashed out at Mueller's investigation.
"Well, I think it's bad for the country. The only thing that bothers me about timing, I think it's a very bad thing for the country," Trump argued. "Because it makes the country look bad, it makes the country look very bad, and it puts the country in a very bad position."
"But there is tremendous collusion with the Russians and with the Democratic Party. Including all of the stuff with the — and then whatever happened to the Pakistani guy, that had the two, you know, whatever happened to this Pakistani guy who worked with the D.N.C.?" Trump asked. "Whatever happened to them? With the two servers that they broke up into a million pieces? Whatever happened to him? That was a big story. Now all of sudden [inaudible]."
It is, however, doubtful that today's announcement will stop the conspiracy theories.
The far-right website Twitchy slammed the "sweetheart deal" and concluded, "this won't end any of the conspiracy theories, that's for sure."


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This Annex presents a series of figures showing global and regional patterns of climate change computed from global climate model output gathered as part of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 5 (CMIP5; Taylor et al., 2012). Maps of surface air temperature change and relative precipitation change (i.e., change expressed as a percentage of mean precipitation) in different seasons are presented for the globe and for a number of different sub-continental-scale regions. Twenty-year average changes for the near term (2016–2035), for the mid term (2046–2065) and for the long term (2081–2100) are given, relative to a reference period of 1986–2005. Time series for temperature and relative precipitation changes are shown for global land and sea averages, the 26 sub-continental SREX (IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation) regions (IPCC, 2012) augmented with polar regions and the Caribbean, two Indian Ocean and three Pacific Ocean regions. In total this Annex gives projections for 35 regions, 2 variables and 2 seasons. The projections are made under the Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) scenarios, which are introduced in Chapter 1 with more technical detail given in Section 12.3 (also note the discussion of near-term biases in Sections 220.127.116.11 and 188.8.131.52). Maps are shown only for the RCP4.5 scenario; however, the time series presented show how the area-average response varies among the RCP2.6, RCP4.5, RCP6.0 and RCP8.5 scenarios. Spatial maps for the other RCP scenarios and additional seasons are presented in the Annex I Supplementary Material. Figures AI.1 and AI.2 give a graphical explanation of aspects of both the time series plots and the spatial maps. While some of the background to the information presented is given here, discussion of the maps and time series, as well as important additional background, is provided in Chapters 9, 11, 12 and 14. Figure captions on each page of the Atlas reference the specific sub-sections in the report relevant to the regions considered on that page.
IPCC, 2013: Annex I: Atlas of Global and Regional Climate Projections [van Oldenborgh, G.J., M. Collins, J. Arblaster, J.H. Christensen, J. Marotzke, S.B. Power, M. Rummukainen and T. Zhou (eds.)]. In: Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Stocker, T.F., D. Qin, G.-K. Plattner, M. Tignor, S.K. Allen, J. Boschung, A. Nauels, Y. Xia, V. Bex and P.M. Midgley (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA.


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CRIMEA: An incredible footage of lion climbing over tourists and cuddling and licking them has gone viral.
The footage shows the lion, known as Filya, got up close to a vehicle full of tourists and got extra friendly with them.
The incident happened weeks after a woman was mauled by a different lion at the same Taigan Safari Park in Crimea in Ukraine, which is known for offering its visitors a close-up view of its lions.
According to the Daily Mail, the 50-year-old owner of the park and lion tamer Oleg Zubkov, who was sitting in the driver's seat quickly exited and keep an eye of the big cat's close encounter with the tourists.


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Anton Scalene
I was born in hell, raised in a nightmare.
I was fifteen when I killed for the first time.
As a child, my dreams were about climbing out of that hell, of being on top of the pile of bodies and not one of them.
I live in the shadows, find solace in the darkness.
Until her.
A chance meeting, a fleeting moment…
Her innocence beguiles me.
I want her, but to have her would destroy the very part of her I crave.
And even knowing that, I can't stay away, until my past threatens to drag her into my nightmare.
Letting her go is the hardest thing I've ever done, but a demon has no business falling in love with an angel.
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Foxx Turns In Impressive Showing as 'Ray'
Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan reviews Ray, a new film about the life of Ray Charles. Turan says Jamie Foxx, in the starring role, gives a dominating performance that is at the heart and soul of the film's success.
Related NPR Stories
Director Taylor Hackford on 'Ray' Oct. 28, 2004
Jamie Foxx on Playing Ray Charles Oct. 22, 2004


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Step 1 Spray a saucepan with oil and cook garlic and onion over medium heat for 3−4 minutes, until golden.
Step 2 Add chicken and cook for 5−7 minutes, until browned.
Step 3 Add tomatoes, stock, 1 cup water and pasta. Bring to the boil.
Step 4 Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with wholegrain bread, parmesan and, if desired, fresh basil.
Add some cooked, chopped vegies to boost the flavour. Toss in carrots, celery, potatoes, leeks or corn. This soup keeps well so make a big batch and store it in the fridge or freezer.
This recipe is not suitable for those following a low-sodium diet. A homemade stock will reduce the salt content.


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Modern Carburetor: The increased fuel-air mixture achieved with this modern carburetor is responsible for a 20 to 30% gain in performance. The side-effect of better combustion is using less fuel (more miles per gallon). I typically get over 20 MPG on my '27 Fordor. That is nice, but the real benefit is the reduced wear on valves and cylinders (excess fuel washes away lubricating oil) which leads to longer engine life. The use of a nylon float, a neoprene float valve and an O-ring bowl gasket insure trouble-free operation. It is easily adjustable to individual engines, and once adjusted, further adjustment is not required. A new throttle rod is included. An Air Cleaner Kit (Item 034) is also available. With complete easy-to-follow instructions. No modifications required except to fuel line. Download the carburetor installation instructions We strongly recommend the use of a fuel filter with this carburetor as the tolerences with this carburetor are closer than on the original Ford carburetor and most Model Ts have a considerable amount of debris in their gas tanks. A fuel pump might be needed on cars that do not have the gas tank under the cowl.


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It's that time of year again. The one when the ups and downs of the past nine months are mostly finished, the main players are looking for a month or so spent on the beach, and the planning starts ready for next year.
We're talking about football of course. The season's almost done and dusted, with just the last few cups to be won, European places still up for grabs and the last remaining promotions still to be decided.
And that's the beauty of football. Sticking with your team no matter what. You celebrate the highs together and despair at the lows together. Each season brings another shot at glory. Maybe our name's on the cup this year, or it's our turn to be champions.
If you ask any supporter of any team if they'd change their football allegiance, they'd say no in a heartbeat. The one thing football fans don't do is change their loyalty. Switching teams is just about the worst thing you can do in the eyes of other supporters.
One group of individuals who are allowed to change their allegiance, however, are football managers. Their chosen profession is one of the most perilous around, with very few of this select band lucky enough to stick around at one club for a considerable length of time. Even winning your country's top league for the first time in a club's history isn't enough to save you from the chop these days.
If you stop and think about it, the best football managers – and we'll leave you to think of your favourites here – have to show incredible and unique levels of leadership. They usually have to pick up the pieces from another manager who's failed, up sticks and move to a city they're unfamiliar with (often in a foreign country), speak countless languages, and deal with a bunch of highly-volatile players. And they're expected to be an instant success on top of all this.
What's often overlooked as a skill great football managers need to have is how they change their values to fit their club. Most football clubs are built on a set of values that fans understand. Some are friendly, family-based clubs with a local support. Others have a huge international support. There are teams where the expectation is to win a trophy every season, while for others the fans simply want exciting, attractive football to be played.
Managers have to be aware of these values and adapt to them. Traditions are to be respected, and the integrity of the club is almost as important to supporters as success. Teams can be winning, but supporters might not like the style of the play or a manager's philosophy. What worked for the manager at one club might not be right at another club because it's not 'the way we do things'. The buck stops with the manager and eventually, they'll lose their job.
So what we can learn from managers of the beautiful game? The most important lesson is that it's OK to change your values sometimes depending on the organisation you're part of. There are individual values you hold dear that you'd never change. They're ingrained and are formed from a set of beliefs that have informed and influenced your life over the years.
But different organisations have different values and to really succeed, you might have to alter your values a bit sometimes. Not compromise on them, as they're too deep to change quickly and without thought. However, the ability to be flexible and adapt can give you greater success, and this might mean having to change your values a little bit.
This isn't as difficult as it sounds as values often change as you move through life. Today, a healthy work-life balance might be important to you whereas getting promotions and a big salary was your main priority. This is an example of where a value's changed.
So if you find your values don't quite match an organisation, re-assess which of them are really important. Some of them might not mean as much as you thought. It's all about aligning values rather than totally changing them.
Being able to change behaviour to suit your situation isn't unique to football management. To be a truly great leader in any organisation, understanding the values of the organisation is crucial. If you don't know how things work and what the people expect, you're doomed to failure.
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If you 'google' gothic it says Gothic: belonging to our redolent of the dark ages, portentously gloomy and horrifying. This worked well with the Victorian's morbid preoccupation with death and all thing black
I was born In the 1930s before the advent of TV and there were only black and white films at the cinema. This type of film seemed to revel in the gothic – Boris Karloff in 'The Old Dark House' was a prime example. If the film opened to a dark brooding mansion with lightening flashing you knew you were in for a bit of gothic horror and a fright.
There was a radio programme on Thursday nights at 9.30 p.m. called 'Appointment with Fear'; these were tales of horror read by the velvet tones of Valentine Dyall. These tales terrified and delighted me in equal measure. Stories set your imagination racing to an extent that film can never match. My parents used to say, 'You can't stay up to listen to those awful stories it's passed your bedtime and anyway they'll give you nightmares.' but I begged them to let me stay up and listen and they usually gave in to me. The Beast with Five Fingers, The Hands of Nekamen, The Middle Toe of the Right Foot and Mrs Amworth I think that tale frightened me most of all Mrs Amworth was a vampire who came knocking on a sick little boy's bedroom window. Of course Mam and dad were right; when I went to bed I would look under the bed and hide under the covers.
It was not surprising that I was nervous in that bedroom as we lived in a huge Jacobean house on Lord Halifax's estate in Knostrop. We only rented the house of course all the properties in Knostrop belonged to the Temple Newsam estate and all were devoid of electricity and not even gas in the bedrooms, I had to go to bed with a candle in a candle stick like Wee Willy Winky. The bedroom I slept in was a huge oak panelled affair and the ivy that grew on the outside walls had forced its way through the brickwork and was growing down the inside walls. Particularly scary for me was a panel which was of a brown fabric rather than the normal oak ones and running down the centre from behind was a 'knobbly' line of little bumps that had me in mind of the back bone of a skeleton being walled up behind. That is not to say I didn't love that old house, I have never loved one more but it was a bit scary to a young lad with a vivid imagination.
I would have been about ten or eleven when a film came to our local big hutch of a picture house: Bud Abbot and Lou Castello in Abbot and Costello Meet the Ghosts. I suppose with those two in it, it was supposed to have been a comedy and probably it was to adults but for us kids it was a whole new experience, the class at school was buzzing about that film for a week, we were introduced to Wolf man, Frankenstein and particularly Dracula. The first time we see him we are shown a coffin with a candlestick on the lid, very slowly the candlestick starts to slide as the lid begins to open with a creak and then a hand grasps the edge of the coffin from inside. Wow! What an introduction to the vampire.
Universal Studios of America produced three vampire films in the early 1930s: Dracula, The Mark of the Vampire and The Vampire Returns. The main protagonist for the part of Dracula was played by Bella Lugosi – he of the black staring eye. Those early black and white vampire films might seem a bit jerky and corny today but at the time they were a new innovation, previously the monster had always turned out to be a man and brought to justice but Dracula he was the real McCoy, they shocked people and broke new ground.
So these films introduced me to 'delicious fright' and my imagination ran riot when I was in scary surroundings, for instance I was an altar boy at St Hilda's Church at the time and sometimes I had to serve at the seven a.m. mass in the middle of winter when it was still dark. I would push my way through the great church door into the nave, which was pitch black, and no one else about some times there would be a coffin in the centre aisle where some poor soul had been left overnight before the morrow's funeral. Then it was down a long dark passageway, still no light, and into the vestry where the cassocks and surpluses were kept behind a big black curtain, when I stood in front of that curtain I would think when I pull that curtain back 'The Count' will be waiting to grab me.
It was no better at home if you needed to go to the outside toilet in the middle of the night (which thankfully was rare at that age), I had to descend the oak staircase without a candle – I was not allowed to light a candle in case I burnt the house down – then into the kitchen where I would try to cajole the dog out of his nice warm bed to accompany me, he wasn't happy but usually came with me then it was through a stone pantry up some steps into a washhouse and then out into the garden where the huge brick toilet lay in an veritable wind tunnel, by the time you got there you felt a long way from safety and civilization. On one occasion the dog who was sat alongside me suddenly gave out a great howl and the hackles stood up on his neck, I thought Dracula and all his mates were after me, I was back in bed and under the covers before he'd finished howling.
Knostrop in the 'black out' years added to the Gothic Horror there were a few old scary mansions there and one 'Rider's' as we called it was necessary to be passed on our way to the 'top' as we called it. Knostrop was in a valley there were only houses no shops so if we wanted anything – fish and chips for instance – we had to walk to the top of the hill in complete darkness all the lamps were out due to the air raids. The gateway to Rider's mansion was always the worst part it was always open and the interior seemed to lead to even deeper blackness. If you got past Riders you thought you were OK But of course you had to pass it again on your back down. Pauline, a lovely lass who lived next door, used to say, 'When I go past Rider's I call on my guardian angel to keep me safe.'
So, I had developed this fascination with vampire films, when we were lads a group of us used to go to the cinema and we'd take it turns to pick the film we would see. When it was my turn I always picked a vampire film which exasperated the rest of the lads a bit. Colin, god rest his soul once said, 'Not another vamp film – you're going to be a vampire you when you die, the fust fat 'un'.
In the modern era I'm disappointed how the vampire myth has been prostituted and watered down to suit todays audiences who like crash bang films. I know it was only a myth to begin with but it was a good 'un based on the tenets of vampire lore used by stoker in Dracula and those who set those tenets even before him: The vampire has to sleep in a coffin sprinkled with his native earth by day, direct sunlight can destroy him, he can't cross running water, has no reflection in a mirror, doesn't like crucifixes, garlic and holy water, he is invulnerable in the hours of darkness, has amazing strength, can change himself into a bat or wolf, can change local weather conditions usually making fog, can be killed by a stake through the heart but otherwise can live for ever.
My mother told me that when the stage play of Dracula was shown at the theatre Royal Leeds in the early twenties St John's Ambulance Service personnel were on hand to minister to those who fainted with fright. Now vampires are not scary anymore they have vampire films for kids: The Little Vampire, Count Duckula. Instead of just the one vampire that nobody believes is slowly and climatically introduced they have armies of vampires being shot at by folk with wooden stakes
Max Schreck in Nosferatu
fired by crossbows. In the Vampire Diaries vampires are college students, heroes, lovers. One is tempted to think that making them vampires is just an excuse for giving ordinary guys super powers. If you dropped Max Schreck's vampire as played in Nosferatu (1922) in among them I think those mamby pamby modern portrayals of vampires would have it away on their toes.
So, they debased my lovely vampire myth but I should cocoa, my fascination with the subject and my preoccupation with the rise and fall of the vampire myth has enabled me to write a dissertation on the rise and fall of the vampire myth which got me a Master of Arts degree.


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The weight room at the gym gives me stage fright. I know, I know: exactly zero people care what I'm doing. But the aimlessness I feel between the squat rack and the free weights makes me feel like all kinds of insecure. Which is why, when I uncovered an Instagram cheat sheet for creating a full body gym workout, you better believe I took a screen shot immediately.
Designed by the trainers at Achieve Fitness in Boston, the formula makes whipping up a killer workout a lot like picking what you want in your burrito at Chipotle. To target every muscle in your body, you'll create two "tri-sets," each of which contains three workouts. Here's how to do it.
Create a full body gym workout in 3-2-1 steps
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Putting together a workout for yourself can be super stressful! It can be really hard to know where to begin, so we wanted to take some of that stress away and give you some general guidelines for how to put together a total body workout that is smart, well-rounded, and suited to your goals. While this certainly isn't an exhaustive breakdown of program design, we do think it's a great starting point and will be much more beneficial than just haphazardly throwing a bunch of exercises together! If you have any questions at all, please ask in the comments! We're happy to be here to help support you in your fitness endeavors!! . . . #workout #strengthworkout #fitness #totalbodyworkout
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1. Pick six exercises, making sure to choose only one from each category (or movement pattern)
Choose one: goblet squat, two kettlebell front squat, barbell front squat, barbell back squat
Choose one: kettlebell deadlift, trap bar deadlift, barbell sumo squat, barbell conventional deadlift
Single Leg
Choose one: split squat, single leg deadlift, reverse lunge, step up
Choose one: push up, dumbbell chest press, kettlebell overhead press, barbell bench press
Choose one: TRX row, pull-up, single-arm cable row, 3-point row
Choose one: dead bug, plank, hollow hold, anti-rotation press
2. Place each workout into either set one or set two
"Try not to pair 'competing' exercises together so you can feel strong going from one movement to the next," writes Achieve Fitness. For instance, you wouldn't want to include all the arm-centric sequences in the same tri-set—spread 'em out!
3. Complete 3 sets of each workout in both tri-sets, making sure to choose which rep number is right for your goals
According to Achieve fitness, one to five repetitions will strengthen your muscles; six to 12 will increase their size overtime; and 12 to 20 will up your endurance.
Now that you have your lineup all set, you're ready to stroll into the gym like it's NBD. Go forth and crush your workout, fam.
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Whether a man ought to love his mother more than his father?
Objection 1: It would seem that a man ought to love his mother more than his father. For, as the Philosopher says (De Gener. Animal. i, 20), "the female produces the body in generation." Now man receives his soul, not from his father, but from God by creation, as stated in the FP, Q[90], A[2]; Q[118]. Therefore a man receives more from his mother than from his father: and consequently he ought to love her more than him.
Objection 2: Further, where greater love is given, greater love is due. Now a mother loves her child more than the father does: for the Philosopher says (Ethic. ix, 7) that "mothers have greater love for their children. For the mother labors more in child-bearing, and she knows more surely than the father who are her children."
Objection 3: Further, love should be more fond towards those who have labored for us more, according to Rom. 16:6: "Salute Mary, who hath labored much among you." Now the mother labors more than the father in giving birth and education to her child; wherefore it is written (Ecclus. 7:29): "Forget not the groanings of thy mother." Therefore a man ought to love his mother more than his father.
On the contrary, Jerome says on Ezech. 44:25 that "man ought to love God the Father of all, and then his own father," and mentions the mother afterwards.
I answer that, In making such comparisons as this, we must take the answer in the strict sense, so that the present question is whether the father as father, ought to be loved more than the mother as mother. The reason is that virtue and vice may make such a difference in such like matters, that friendship may be diminished or destroyed, as the Philosopher remarks (Ethic. viii, 7). Hence Ambrose [*Origen, Hom. ii in Cant.] says: "Good servants should be preferred to wicked children."
Strictly speaking, however, the father should be loved more than the mother. For father and mother are loved as principles of our natural origin. Now the father is principle in a more excellent way than the mother, because he is the active principle, while the mother is a passive and material principle. Consequently, strictly speaking, the father is to be loved more.
Reply to Objection 1: In the begetting of man, the mother supplies the formless matter of the body; and the latter receives its form through the formative power that is in the semen of the father. And though this power cannot create the rational soul, yet it disposes the matter of the body to receive that form.
Reply to Objection 2: This applies to another kind of love. For the friendship between lover and lover differs specifically from the friendship between child and parent: while the friendship we are speaking of here, is that which a man owes his father and mother through being begotten of them.
The Reply to the Third Objection is evident.
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Culture Feb 19 2020 Alexandra Guzeva
'Swan Lake' at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg
Sputnik Ballet became one of Russia's national treasures long before the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution. Even though the new authorities did not hesitate to impose their rules on other arts, they did not dare to touch Russia's ballet. 1) Ballerina Marie Petipa, the 1880s
Unknown photographer, МАММ/MDF
Ballet came to Russia in the late 18th century thanks to several foreigners who had been invited to the country to provide entertainment for the imperial family. Under Marius Petipa it became the main dance form in Russia in the 19th century. For more than 40 years Petipa was the balletmaster of the Imperial Theaters in St. Petersburg and created some 100 ballets (and a ballet dynasty). In the photo, Marius' daughter, Mariinsky Theater ballerina Marie Petipa, is the Lilac Fairy in Sleeping Beauty.
2) A scene from Stars, 1898
Fischer's studio/Bolshoi Theater
While St. Petersburg had its share of favorites and talent, the Moscow stage was dominated by Lyubov Roslavleva. In the photo she is in the center as Venus, surrounded by the corps de ballet.
3) Mathilde Kschessinska, the 1900s
Yakov Steinberg / Central State Archive of Documentary Films, Photographs and Sound Recordings of St. Petersburg
One of the most famous stars of the Imperial Theaters was Mathilde Kschessinska. She became the first ballerina to perform 32 fouette turns, and she also gained notoriety for her love affair with the heir to the throne, the future emperor Nicholas II, (this story features in a recent movie, Mathilde). She eventually married a member of the imperial family, Grand Duke Andrei Vladimirovich, and had to leave Russia after the revolution. In the photo, Mathilde is in the drawing room of her luxurious mansion in St. Petersburg.
4) Ballerina Anna Pavlova, 1907
Karl Bulla's studio / Central State Archive of Documentary Films, Photographs and Sound Recordings of St. Petersburg
Just as Kschessinska, Anna Pavlova was a real star of the Russian ballet. Their social standing and luxury lifestyle can be compared to the richest pop culture celebrities of today. Mathilde owned a mansion, while Pavlova had her own ballet studio: in the photo, she is captured there during a rehearsal with a dance teacher. Especially for her, choreographer Michael Fokine created the famous dance, The Dying Swan.
5) The Pharaoh's Daughter, 1905-06
Fischer's studio/Bolshoi Theater
The photo shows Vera Karalli, Sofia Feodorova, and Alexey Kozlov in a scene from Cesare Pugni's The Pharaoh's Daughter, staged at the St. Petersburg Bolshoi Theater (present-day Conservatory). Critics raved about the sets and the costumes designed by artist Konstantin Korovin, who had been inspired by Egyptian reliefs.
6) Scene from Les Sylphides (Chopiniana), 1909
Unknown photographer / St. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music
Les Sylphides, which was also choreographed by Fokine, premiered at the Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg in 1907. The production was dedicated to the memory of composer Frederic Chopin. It starred Anna Pavlova, Tamara Karsavina, Bronislava Nijinska and Vera Fokine. In 1909, the ballet was shown in Paris and became one of the jewels of Sergei Diaghilev's legendary Russian Seasons.
7) Vaslav Nijinsky, 1910
Public Domain
Born to a Polish dancing family, Vaslav Nijinsky was incredibly gifted, making his stage debut at the Odessa Opera at the age of five, and years later earning a place at the Petersburg Ballet School. He made his debut on the Mariinsky stage at the age of 15, receiving rave reviews from critics. He danced with the best ballerinas of the time and was distinguished by his ability to jump incredibly high and remain as if suspended in the air for a long time (in ballet this is called 'elevation'). In the photo, he is Vayu, the God of Wind, in the restored production of Le Talisman by Marius Petipa.
8) Portrait of Tamara Karsavina, the 1910s
Karsavina was another star and prima ballerina of the Mariinsky Theater and Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. In the photo, she is the Firebird from the ballet of the same name. For many years she danced with Vaslav Nijinsky, and after the revolution she also left Russia.
9) Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, 1909-10
Alexandrov/St. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music
Thanks to Diaghilev, Russian ballet became known to audiences around the globe and established itself as an international brand. The productions of the Ballets Russes company were created for the finest dancers by the most talented choreographers of the time, with costumes and sets designed by leading artists. In the photo, the company is in rehearsal: at the piano on the right is composer Igor Stravinsky, and standing is Michael Fokine. In the center is ballerina Tamara Karsavina.
10) Sergei Diaghilev with friends in Nice, 1911
Botkin/A. Botkina's archive
With his Ballets Russes, Diaghilev traveled the world. In 1908-14, they performed all across Europe, especially often in France, but they also visited South America and the U.S. In the photo, standing from right to left: Alexandra Khokhlova, Sergei Diaghilev, Igor Stravinsky, Vaslav Nijinsky, Tamara Karsavina and others.
11) Vaslav Nijinsky and Sergei Diaghilev, 1911
Alexandra Botkina/A. Botkina's archive
Diaghilev was one of the first openly gay people in Russia. The famous dancer and star of his Ballets Russes, Vaslav Nijinsky, was his long-standing partner. However, when Nijinsky suddenly got married, Diaghilev was so furious that he sacked him from the ballet company, effectively putting an end to the talented dancer's career.
12) Anna Pavlova surrounded by ballerinas, 1907
Karl Bulla's studio/Central State Archive of Documentary Films, Photographs and Sound Recordings of St. Petersburg
It goes without saying that a ballerina's appearance and the costumes she wore in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were very different from what we are used to seeing now. For example, in photographs of the time we do not see incredibly thin creatures who appear weightless. That said, Russian ballerinas began dancing in pointe shoes from the mid-19th century (although there were also parts that required heeled shoes, which have since completely disappeared from the ballet stage). In the photo, Anna Pavlova (center) is in the company of other ballerinas.
13) Swan Lake, 1895
Archive photo
These are dancers in one of the first productions of Marius Petipa's Swan Lake at the Mariinsky Theater. Needless to say, today we have a completely different idea of the famous Dance of the Little Swans. Incidentally, the Russian word for the 'Romantic tutu', the multilayered skirt used in old romantic ballets and revived in Fokine's Chopiniana, is the shopenka. Shortened tutus that reveal the whole leg appeared only after the Second World War.
14) Yekaterina Geltzer, 1914
K.A. Fischer's studio/МАММ/MDF
Geltzer also toured the world as part of Diaghilev's ballet company, but she was far from its main star. After the revolution, when many ballerinas emigrated, Geltzer stayed behind and became the queen of the Soviet stage: she danced at the Bolshoi Theater until 1935. In the photo, she is the Tsar Maiden in The Little Humpbacked Horse.
15) London tour, 1911
Foulsham & Banfield/Bolshoi Theater
Choreographer Alexander Gorsky spent a long time working at the St. Petersburg Imperial Theaters and was later sent to Moscow, to the Bolshoi. There he instituted a number of reforms, staged new ballets and started the practice of creating photographic records of everything happening in the theater. Thanks to his efforts, we now have a large photo archive of the Bolshoi, including pictures from its tours. In the photo: Alexander Gorsky and members of the ballet company (including Yekaterina Geltser) are at a rehearsal of Dance Dream at the Alhambra Theater.


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