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Are you heading to one of many festivals this summer? If so, you might want to take a look at this list of Festival Essentials we think you'll need!
(PS – you will also definitely need a tent, sleeping bag, FOOD & DRINK and CLOTHES – we just don't sell them LOL)
1. Moisturiser
You definitely want a good moisturiser to keep your skin hydrated and plump - 3 days of living in a tent can take its toll! This is what we recommend:
La Roche-Posay Effaclar H Soothing Compensation Moisturiser 40ml
Simple Kind To Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser 125ml
2. Suncream
Yep - even if you are going to a Festival in this country you STILL need suncream! Up to 80% of the sun's UV rays can pass through clouds - so you can still get sunburnt even if it's overcast! (Which it usually is in this country, unfortunately)
Ambre Solaire Sun Protection Lotion SPF 20 200ml
3. BB Cream
You might not want to go heavy handed on makeup every day of the festival - and BB Cream is a great quick fix so you can just get up and go!
Rimmel London BB Cream SPF15 (Light) 30ml
4. Mascara
You need a mascara that will lengthen, thicken and most importantly - STAY ON!
Rimmel London Wonder'Fully Real Mascara (001 Black) 11ml
5. Lipstick
A pop of colour? Natural nude? Whatever look you decide to go for - a lipstick can transform your face!
L'Oréal Paris Color Riche Lipstick
6. Facial Wipes
Now you gotta start thinking about how you're going to take all of this makeup off after a loooong day of partying... Fear not! Facial Wipes are here to save the day! (They can also double up as a shower in a packet if you haven't showered in a few days..............)
Soft Touch Facial Cleansing Wipes - Micellar Water, Cucumber & Sensitive Skin
7. A touch of SPARKLE
Nowadays, you can't go to a festival WITHOUT seeing someone covered from head to toe in glitter and sparkles. You might as well join the party!
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Located halfway (two hours from each) between Mérida and Cancún, Valladolid, newly-named "Pueblo Mágico" in August 2012, is a bustling Maya city with a special colonial flavor. This is where you will see the majority of the townspeople still using the typical dress of the Maya, and the buildings around the Main Plaza painted pastel colors. You will surely get a sense of the laid-back pace of life.
Valladolid is known as "The Sultan of the East," a title given for the architectural beauty of its colonial buildings such as the Convent of San Bernardino de Siena, the Municipal Palace, the Iglesia de San Servacio, and the Museum of San Roque, among others; as well as for its architectural inheritance of the XIX and early XX centuries; the Ex Telar de la Aurora, the Parque Central Francisco Cantón de Rosado, and the train station."
The Church of San Servacio is in the Centro of Valladolid, on the south side of the main plaza, on Calle 41 between 40 and 42. This church took the place of the one which was erected on March 24, 1545, by Padre Francisco Hernández whose façade faced the west, which was the custom for Yucatecan temples in the Colonial era. In 1705 the original church was completely demolished by order of the Bishop Don Pedro de los Reyes Ríos due to its profanity in the so-called "Assassination of the Mayors". In 1706 the construction of the current church began, and in order to have its main access facing the main plaza, it was given a new orientation which is why the church now faces the north and not the west. Above the main façade is a clock dating from the XIX century, the only public clock in the city.
Valladolid was founded by Don Francisco de Montejo "El Mozo" in 1543 and acquired the category of city in 1823. Valladolid is the setting of two of Mexico's most significant events: the Caste War in 1847 and the "first spark of the Mexican Revolution" in 1910.
From the beginning, Valladolid has had the structure of the Spanish establishments in Yucatán, with a checkerboard design, wide streets, and its great main plaza, today known as Parque Francisco Cantón. It is divided into the city center and its neighborhoods; the whole together is known as the Centro Histórico. In the spring of 2012 Valladolid received the federal decree Zona de Monumentos. It includes the following places: Municipal Palace, Casa de la Cultura, Casa de Los Portales, the Iglesia de San Servacio, the Parque Principal Francisco Cantón Rosado, the Bazar Municipal, the Centro Artesanal, the San Roque Museum, and the Parque de los Heroes.
There is a colonial building across from the main plaza, next to the Hotel Meson del Marques, with many Maya women selling crafts that include hand-embroidered dresses and blouses, Barbie dresses, handkerchiefs, hammocks and more. The statue of a Maya woman in the middle of the park is a typical place to have your picture taken. Don't miss Coqui Coqui Perfumes, with the scents of Yucatán, which is also a handcrafts store, café, hotel, and spa: Calle 41A No. 207, Calzada de los Frailes. Also visit Dutzi Handbags, a co-op which supports local Maya men and women.
There are seven churches in the different neighborhoods that should be visited, along with the impressive San Bernadino Convent, the San Roque Museum and the Government Palace, with its huge murals depicting Mexican history. As you stroll to the different neighborhoods to visit the churches, take note of the architecture of the locals' homes that range from huts to mansions. Note the yards, the animals, the gardens, the flowers, the trees, and the laundry. You will learn so much about the people on these strolls. Take note of the detailed stonework on the facades of many of the colonial buildings.

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James Spann says warm, dry trend continues for Alabama from Alabama NewsCenter on Vimeo.
SUMMER PREVIEW CONTINUES: A very warm and mostly dry pattern will continue across our state through the weekend. We might see a few isolated showers, mainly over the Tennessee Valley of far north Alabama tomorrow, but most communities will stay rain-free. Highs will be in the 86- to 90-degree range through Friday, and then pretty close to 90 degrees Saturday and Sunday. Some spots, especially over west Alabama, could see low 90s, making it the hottest weekend so far this year. Summer is almost here.
NEXT WEEK: We will introduce the risk of a few scattered showers Tuesday and Wednesday as moisture levels rise, but still nothing really widespread. There does seem to be a better chance of some decent rain in here toward the end of next week as a disturbance lifts northward from the Gulf of Mexico and an upper trough approaches from the west.
RAIN UPDATE: Today will be the 13th consecutive day with no measurable rain for Birmingham, based on data at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport. The total since Jan. 1 is 21.87 inches, and our surplus for the year is down to 1.58 inches. Anniston now has a deficiency of 1.33 inches for 2018.
AIR QUALITY ALERT: A "code orange" air quality alert has been issued for the Birmingham metro for today (Jefferson and Shelby counties) because of ground-level ozone. The combination of sunny, dry and hot conditions are expected to push ozone into the orange range (unhealthy for sensitive groups). Defer using gas-powered engines. Walk, bike, carpool or use transit if possible. Link errands into one trip. Conserve energy.
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Aemorniel Shelley was born and raised in the wilds of Wales, and since the age of fifteen has wandered wherever the land's voice takes her, seldom carrying more than her music and her stories.
She attended the University of California, Berkeley, studying archaeology and the representation of the stories of past human beings. Combining the role of the storyteller in archaeology with her love for the forgotten, ancient, magical lands of Celtic legend, she seeks to inject a sense of the imaginary into the every day word, exploring the human condition in a setting of "mythic realism."
Aemorniel has a deep love for the ocean, for the way the sun feels on her hair, for the voice of the wind in the trees, and for the way her feet feel when bare in the sand and the soil of the earth. Currently based in Los Angeles, she is learning every day how to connect with an urban landscape whose roots go far beneath the pavement and cement of its current human occupants, and whose heart beats slowly but surely in the pulse of the Pacific ocean, and the heat of the desert sands.


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Vova, too small for his shapka?
by Colette Hartwich
Editor's note: Vova is the Russian diminutive of the name Vladimir. A shapka is a brimless fur cap.
The Kremlin midget, Vova, in his psychotic efforts to become a Tsar and revive the Russian Empire may have gone too far. The non-fake facts on which the non-Russian specialists agree – the Ukrainian boats were attacked outside of Russian territorial waters. The shooting was done intentionally – to harm, possibly to kill the Ukrainian crew. The Russian federal security service, FSB, itself has admitted in the end that the Russian use of fire was unprovoked and that the Russian navy fired outside of territorial waters of Crimea. Russia itself finally admits that it broke the international law and it is a fact that it broke a UN bilateral maritime convention with Ukraine.
A further probable fact under investigation now should be that Russia simply does not respect the Geneva Conventions for the treatment of war prisoners. From the available photos and the usual TV "confessions" it is clear that the 24 captured Ukrainian sailors are being tortured both physically and psychologically. The European Court of Human Rights has already issued a protest.
Ambiguous declarations of intention as we have heard from most world leaders will only encourage Putin to further acts of war because he pays no price for them. A few practical suggestions show – appeasement only makes the problem worse. For instance, Turkey and Germany have suggested closing their ports to the Russian ships. That is as little effort as possible – we have to go further!
We, the world, have to avoid Russia's blackmail through its energy supply chains. At least Germany seems to be coming to its senses and wants to stop Nord Stream II before it is too late and Europe becomes largely dependent on Russian energy. Russia today is, as Obama bravely specified, "a middle range power". Economically that is. Putin's economic means are limited – the USSR once was the second largest economy in the world. Russia today is the 13th on the list. The economic sanctions against Russia work, but they should be hardened and extended.
What are the Russia's main possibilities to handicap and threaten? Long-term, there are two: Russian presence and veto power in the UN Security Council, which permits aggression without retribution and the wide circulation of lies (Honestly, Russia should be voted out of the UN Security Council) and Russia's nuclear arsenal. The biggest mistake, from the Ukraine's point of view – a crime of the free world, was after Ukraine became independent and was to rid of complete nuclear arsenal in exchange for France, UK and the US' guarantee of Ukraine's territorial integrity. What happened when Russia send supposed separatists, in fact Russian backed mercenaries to attack and invade Eastern Ukraine, then annex Crimea? Neither France, nor UK or USA kept their promises. This, of course, has encouraged the little man in the "throne" with his dreams of being an emperor one day.
The world may not like it – but Ukraine must be helped and encouraged to re-constitute a nuclear arsenal, which will protect not only Ukraine, but also the whole Eastern Europe, in fact, all of Europe.
We, what used to be considered the Free World, the Western World, before the Russian disinformation, both spies and poison specialists attacked it, are at war. It is a different multi-faceted war. TO survive we must have no illusions and give ourselves the means to win it. A lot of the burden of this hybrid war weighs on Ukraine. We must help Ukraine fight back and survive. It is quite possible, paradoxically; Putin's war at sea will help President Poroshenko get re-elected. No matter what, Poroshenko is an intelligent patriot and a good tactician. The dwarf in the Kremlin will have deserved that punishment by helping re-elect his archenemy. The heroic Ukrainian captain who demanded, and obtained, an interpreter because "he did not understand Russian" will have put one more nail into the coffin of Russian image in the world.
Finally, the world must get gradually less and less dependent on Russian energy. Baltic and Scandinavian countries, more aware of the Russian danger, have diversified their supply sources. North Stream II must not happen. Acknowledged Trojan Horses, like Germany's ex-chancellor Schroeder, should be seen for what they are – paid Russian prostitutes.
Please note: For additional assessment please consult the article of the Atlantic Council Magazine – "How the West Got Martial Law in Ukraine Totally Wrong" by John E. Herbst – http://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/how-the-west-got-martial-law-in-ukraine-totally-wrong
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for The American Mercury
HERE IS the latest installment of Vanessa Neubauer's reading of Professor Robert S. Griffin's masterful biography of Dr. William Luther Pierce, The Fame of a Dead Man's Deeds.
This week our presentation is likely to be more controversial than anything we have ever published in the Mercury before — a look at how Pierce, an American scientist and academic, was deeply influenced by the man more hated than any other in history, Adolf Hitler.
This audio book will be published in weekly chapter installments on The American Mercury and will be available from the Mercury as a full-length audio book when the series is completed.
One of the most original — and controversial — thinkers of the 20th century was White nationalist, novelist, and founder of a new European religion, Cosmotheism, Dr. William L. Pierce.
The only real biography of Dr. Pierce is Professor Robert S. Griffin's The Fame of a Dead Man's Deeds, which was published in 2001. This week we continue with the fifth chapter, "Adolf Hitler," of the book. Experience William Pierce, the writer, the philosopher, the radical — and the builder of an intentional White community in the mountains of West Virginia — just as Robert Griffin experienced him, by pressing the play button now.


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All of the vehicles were unlocked, according to investigators.
Millcreek Township police are reminding people to keep their vehicles locked in the wake of a rash of thefts from vehicles throughout the township.
Police have received numerous reports of vehicles that were rummaged through or had items taken from them, Erie police Lt. Donald Kucenski said Wednesday. Items reported stolen included guns, he said.
All of the thefts occurred in vehicles that were left unlocked, Kucenski said.


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Honda Car India has had a rather good start in 2019 as the company has outperformed Tata Motors to take the fourth spot in January 2019. Honda has sold 18,261 units in January this year as compared to 14,838 units in the same month last year, recording an impressive growth of 23 per cent. In the same month, Tata Motors sales went down by 13 per cent at 17,826 units against 20,055 units which it sold in January 2018.
The second-generation Honda Amaze which was launched last year continued to be the best performer for the Japanese carmaker in India followed by the WR-V and the Honda City which has been a consistent volume generator. The launch of the Tata Nexon had given it a fillip in the recent past, however, the sales for the same has witnessed a decline which led to the slump in volumes. Though, the Tiago has been posting consistent numbers.
Speaking of other carmakers, Maruti Suzuki India Limited continued leading the chart selling 139,440 units in January, however, the sales of India's largest carmaker was marginally down by 0.2 per cent. Hyundai India continued to take the second podium selling 45,803 units witnessing a growth of 1 per cent while Mahindra claimed the third spot 22,399 units. The sales growth for Mahindra remained almost flat.
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Notifyfox is Now Better and Faster: Check Out our New Updates.
The fundamentals and values at Notifyfox has always been to give our users the best experience we can.
Gradually and eventually, our aim is to cover up every inch of improvement scope we have.
With this in mind, we upgraded our tool yet again to help you deliver web push notifications to your subscribers in an effective and faster manner.
So, what's changed at Notifyfox with this update?
- The web push notifications now load much faster than before.
- Your code is now provided over a secure SSL protocol, hence is more secured now. Additionally, we have abstracted your code details as well to make it shorter and safer
- With this update, you would never be required to change your integration code ever
- Clients with deep integration will be receiving a service worker file. Updating this file will automatically updates your codes.
What are you required to do?
All you have to do is replace your old cold with the new one.
Although we can still send your push notifications via your old scripts, but this old code would be depreciated after August 2017.
Therefore in order to ensure a smoother delivery of your web push notification, we suggest you replace the old code with the new one. The same can be done here: https://notifyfox.com/project/configuration.
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Texas' win over Rice Tuesday night may have only been by two runs, but the five Longhorn hurlers who faced Owl hitters made sure that two-run cushion was a comfortable one.
After Ty Madden allowed one earned run in 3.1 innings of work, four Longhorn relievers combined for 5.2 innings of one-hit, shutout baseball. Texas scored one run on three separate occasions, but the 3-1 final was never in jeopardy thanks to the pitching effort.
"Good quality win for us," Texas head coach David Pierce said after the game, his 300th career win. "To have so many guys go out and really start seeing some roles with our pitching staff, I thought they did a great job of taking care of business."
After outings in midweek games from Madden and from other non-weekend relievers that were not as successful as Tuesday's matchup with Rice, Pierce was pleased with what he saw from Tristan Stevens, winning pitcher Matteo Bocchi, Brandon Ivey, and Donny Diaz in a relief effort that notched a save.
Those relievers did well to pick up Madden, who after three uneventful innings put two runners in scoring position for Stevens to take care of. He did with back-to-back strikeouts, an effort that led to Pierce calling Stevens the pitcher of the night.
Texas pitchers issued only two walks all evening and struck out nine. Stevens, Bocchi, and Ivey were perfect save for one batter Bocchi plunked in the seventh.
Pierce was asked after the game what he looks for in his relievers in the midweek. He responded he wants to see performances.
"I want to see guys take the ball," Pierce said. "If they're a midweek pitching guy and they're not pitching much on weekends, it's their game."
Madden took a line drive off the thumb of his glove in the second but remained in the game until he ran into trouble in the fourth. During his performance, Madden's velocity appeared closer to the mid-90s numbers he had prior to his shoulder problems. When Pierce noticed Madden was leaving pitches up and wasn't consistent with his breaking ball, he saw the need for a change.
He made the call to Stevens, whose success is creating more and more appearances.
Bocchi then showed a mastery of his sidearm motion at a level he hadn't displayed all year. Pierce praised Bocchi's slider and fastball movement against Owl hitters.
"The ball was down consistently, and he pitched ahead," Pierce said. "That was the difference."
Following Bocchi, Ivey worked a quick 0.2 innings before Diaz shut the door on the final four outs.
Texas' offensive output was one run from an Austin Todd RBI single in the first, one run from a Lance Ford RBI single in the third, and one run that crossed during a double play off Todd's bat in the sixth.
Along with the pitching, that was more than enough to counteract a Rice RBI single in the third.
"We didn't give them anything," Pierce said. "Kind of the soft side of our offense tonight but if you can pitch and play defense, you've got a shot. That's what we did tonight."


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Most CIOs fear exposure with new data law
New research has suggested that 90% of CIOs believe that the new data security laws being brought in by the EU will leave them exposed.
The CIOs have demonstrated that they have a lack of confidence in the systems that are designed to protect data when it is being shared with others. More than three quarters of CIOs have said that they are becoming increasingly frustrated that even though there is technology such as encryption designed to protect data, some employees just are not bothering with it. This means that their company is much more vulnerable.
Around three-quarters of those who took part in the study have said that they are committed to improving their processes for data sharing due to the new regulations. However, just a fifth of all companies are putting any focus on an accidental breach, even though around 93% of data security breaches happen accidentally.
A number of high profile breaches took place in 2015, which is perhaps one of the main reasons why companies are focusing on preventing external hackers from accessing data. The research has also shown that other important issues for companies include the additional pressure that will be felt by IT help desks and any disruption to work processes.
The new regulations state that companies will be required to notify the relevant authorities within 72 hours of any data security breach and failing to comply could incur fines running into millions of pounds for larger companies. Industry experts are calling upon businesses to reconsider priorities in order to avoid issues when the new regulation comes into force.
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What I Learned from Trying to Overhaul the Student Loan Industry
Am I actually advocating for the student loan industry? The industry that systematically shackles our youth to debt? No, I'm not. But I do have a different perspective on HOW the system got to where it is and WHY it's become such a cluster !*@$.
Last year I decided to found a startup that would overhaul the student loan industry. Literally. I had a disruptive business model planned with investment goals, programs, and services. This was during the recession, and student loan interest rates seemed out of proportion to the ability to earn an income. I thought the going mortgage interest rate was a completely reasonable gauge for the economy, and would be an much better rate to offer students. I hoped to forgive student debt bought by my company by connecting current students to work opportunities that would then pay for a portion of their schooling, pay off debt, or provide opportunities for graduation. I ran numbers and talked to consultants. I really believed I could do it. Read more


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I've been living in Paris for over 2 years now, going to new museums, restaurants and hidden corners whenever I can. I'm still discovering hidden treasures even now! Many people who come to France stay in Paris for the duration of their trip, it's easy to see why as there's plenty to keep you busy here for a week or more. However, taking day trips out of the city allows you to experience the country's rich heritage, impressive buildings that form the legacy of its legendary monarchy, now a republic and therefore open doors. Castles, forests and palaces all beautifully preserved and waiting to be explored. Most people automatically head for the Chateau of Versailles which is a beautiful palace, but hoards of crowds can make it difficult to enjoy. I can of course offer advice on avoiding the queues and busy times, but I also have some alternatives to present you that I myself have enjoyed more than Versailles.
Chateau de Fontainebleu
This royal residence is the only one to have been used continuously for 700 years, and boasts 1500 rooms in 130 acres of land. Beautifully manicured gardens, parks, ornately decorated rooms and a huge range of artefacts from Napoleon and his entourage make this a truly impressive experience. Compared with Versailles there are far more original relics to see, and far less people in the way of that perfect picture.
Getting there: It is 1 hour from Gare de Lyon in Paris, or a direct coach service from central Paris. Information can be found on their website.
Chateau de Rambouillet
Another impressive royal residence in the heart of a huge forest, Rambouillet is even less well known than Fontainbleau. As well as visiting the chateau, there are plenty of outdoor activities to do here including rowing on the lake, grabbing a land pedalo to explore the palace grounds, and of course hiking in the forest. There's even enough to do here to stay overnight and enjoy some calm away from the city. Website here.
Getting here: just 35 minutes from Montparnasse station, making it much more accessible than Fontainebleau if travel time is important.
Chartres and the medieval labyrinth
Half an hour past Rambouillet takes you to Chartres, a town that boasts what is said to be the most beautiful cathedral in France. If that wasn't enough to lure you here, how about visiting a 13th century labyrinth, a paved meditation tool used for hundreds of years by pilgrims seeking a spiritual journey like no other. I learned about it from my midwife as many pregnant women come here to walk the well trodden path that helps them feel more in touch with their bodies and soul. Of course, anyone can walk the labyrinth for fun or curiosity, it's a unique sight and experience. Find out more about it here.
Though this might not avoid the crowds, visiting La Maison Picassiette whilst in Chartres will reward you with a mesmerising walk through "The house of a million pieces". A house completely covered in mosaic tiles, it's a beautiful (or interesting depending on your tastes!) monument to discover. Find out more about it here.
So there you have it, three possible day trips you can do from Paris instead of, or as well as visiting Versailles. Do feel free to comment with your suggestions, or get in touch if you'd like help planning your trip to France.


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Ladies Recipes is a recipe wiki website created to help a few friends share their favorite recipes, chat about cooking, and keep track of what they've been making.
If you'd like to share your own recipes, first become a member. Then click here to get started. Make sure to set up your own Kitchen Space!
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We'd like to thank Sarah Walsh of the blog The District Domestic for letting us use her photograph of tomato soup. Looks delicious!


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Internet Access in 54854 (Maple, WI)
Internet Connectivity in 54854
^ An estimated 743 of residents in 54854 are connected to the Internet either at home, work, elsewhere or at multiple locations [1].
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^ Collectively (all cities), 80.3% of all Wisconsin residents live in a household where Internet is available, which ranks 13th in the nation [2].
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Greta DVD CoverFrances (Chloë Grace Moretz), a sweet, naïve young woman trying to make it on her own in New York City, doesn't think twice about returning the handbag she finds on the subway to its rightful owner.
That owner is Greta (Isabelle Huppert), an eccentric French piano teacher with a love for classical music and an aching loneliness. Having recently lost her mother, Frances quickly grows closer to widowed Greta.
The two become fast friends — but Greta's maternal charms begin to dissolve and grow increasingly disturbing as Frances discovers that nothing in Greta's life is what it seems in this suspense thriller directed by Academy Award winner Neil Jordan.
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BEdA Handbook
BEdA Training and Technical Assistance
Following are specific trainings provided by BEdA staff. Please refer to the BEdA Staff contact list when you have individual technical assistance needs. Additional information about the following opportunities can be found under Program Development.
Training Calendar
Check out our calendar to see when training is offered throughout the year.
CASAS Cadre
To maintain a standardized system, the state provides supplementary annual training in test administration (reinforcing CASAS Implementation Training) and supports cadre members at each grantee institution. Those cadre members are, in turn, authorized to teach others at their schools to administer the tests. Cadre members are re-certified annually in meetings that take place in the fall, and supported through a list serve and updates. Questions? Contact Scott Toscano.
This training focuses on how to get data quality reports and performance reports from WABERS+. We discuss the data elements required in WABERS+ prior to each snapshot. The "snapshot" databases (Data Extract files) are used for in-depth program analysis. WABERS+ training is a prerequisite for Data for Program Improvement (DPI) training. Questions? Contact Scott Toscano.
Data for Program Improvement
Using Data for Program Improvement guides, provider teams learn how to analyze program needs and accomplishments. Participants also learn how to create and use data graphics to enhance communication with internal and external stakeholders. WABERS+ trainings is a prerequisite for the DPI training. Questions? Contact Scott Toscano.
National Reporting System
National Reporting System Data Quality Training is to help providers build and maintain the types of local data collection and reporting systems that promote valid and reliable data necessary for program improvement and accountability. For new directors, training is required for a team of at least three people (director and two key staff). For seasoned directors, updates to NRS are provided at the Council for Basic Skills or in Collaborate sessions. Questions? Contact Scott Toscano.
Bridges to College Math and English
This is an opportunity for BEdA faculty to learn about two new transitions courses and explore ways to implement the curricula in BEdA programs. Developed by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the community and technical college system, these Bridge to College courses are designed to bring high school seniors up to "college readiness." Questions? Contact Troy Goracke.
Contextualized Instruction and
College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS)
This training on contextualized instruction for BEdA instructors provides evidence-based strategies for instruction that align with High School+ and GED® 2014. These strategies incorporate the Washington Adult Learning Standards and College and Career Readiness Standards as the basis for building instructional components. Questions? Contact Troy Goracke.
Flipped Classroom
Participants will learn the definition of a flipped classroom and experience how one looks in action, gain a foundation in using Canvas as a supplement to the face-to-face (F2F) classroom, and practice moving some classroom instruction into the online platform. Questions? Contact Troy Goracke.
HS+ Roundtable
High School+ (HS+) field experts and SBCTC staff will answer a wide array of questions regarding HS+ planning, implementation, and maintenance. Also, opportunities to share ideas and challenges with colleagues will be provided. Questions? Contact Troy Goracke.
New Administrator Orientation
New Administrator Orientation provides training to help new ABE Program Administrators navigate the state and federal ABE systems and understand how they articulate with the community college system. Questions? Contact Monica Wilson.
New Teacher Orientation
New Teacher Orientation is a 5-week online course designed for ABE, ESL, HSE/GED®, Corrections, Family Literacy, WorkFirst and El Civics instructors who have recently entered the field of adult education or are new to the Washington adult basic education system. Questions? Contact Troy Goracke.
Reading Apprenticeship
Faculty will gain skills to help students accelerate students' subject area learning and literacy simultaneously, to make metacognitive inquiry a standard classroom practice, to use reading for writing, and to foster learning habits of persistence, problem solving and collaboration. Questions? Contact Troy Goracke.
Team Teaching
This training provides an overview of team teaching models, developing aligned course outcomes and indicators, and classroom strategies for new teaching teams and teams that are currently working together in the classroom. Questions? Contact Will Durden.
Washington Adult Learning Standards
Two times each year, BEdA offers an online foundation course for ABE and ESL instructors in the Washington Adult Learning Standards. The three-week course provides a basic understanding of the Learning Standards so instructors are comfortable implementing standards based instruction.
SBCTC offers trainings targeted or tailored to a BEdA provider's specific needs. Submit trainings requests three to six months in advance to:
- Colleges and community-based organizations: Troy Goracke at 360-704-4361.
- Washington College in Prisons program: Pat Seibert-Love at 360-704-4358.
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1982's "Abracadabra" is my favourite pure pop single of the past 35 years, because it's fun, bouncy, maddeningly catchy, has incredibly silly lyrics ("Abracadabra…I want to reach out and grab ya" might never be equalled for goofiness) and one of the most adventurous, innovative, and witty guitar solos I've ever heard. It always makes me smile when it comes on, and invariably improves my mood.
Miller also released some of the greatest pop singles of the 1970s, when the competition was really fierce. This is probably my favourite of his tracks from that decade (the intro is a deliberate homage to Free's "All Right Now"):
Still sounds fabulous. And I could just as well have chosen to illustrate his glory years with "Take the Money and Run" or "The Joker" instead.
Before becoming a pop/rock hit machine, Miller spent the late '60s churning out an endless series of decent albums in the guise of a West Coast hairy hippy semi-psychedelic electric blues boy. Not all of this material has dated well, but "Going to Mexico" still works:
So, why was Miller able to successfully weather Punk and segue into '80s synth pop without looking or sounding (as so many of his fellow-rockers did) like some sad, panicked old geezer desperately trying to get down with the kids? Partly it was because he was never an egomaniacal faux-tough cock-rocker boastfully thrusting his groin at a worshipful audience; he wasn't in the least tribal or exclusive - you didn't feel you had to join a club and adopt a specific look or lifestyleor be in the least bit cool in order to be allowed to enjoy his stuff; he kept the music tight and respected the wider pop audience - no treble "concept" albums or fifteen-minute drum solos or pointless, masturbatory guitar pyrotechnics; he was never a "star" - when he appeared at all on his LP covers, he was either disguised or his image was distorted, so you never really knew what he looked like; he was a master of studio technique - but, again, not in a self-indulgent way; ultimately, it's all about the music, rather than any sort of message - he just gives the impression of having enormous fun producing noise for other people's enjoyment. As a result of all that, you can imagine his music being bopped along to by business tycoons in their private jets, blasting out across factory floors or in the cabs of long-distance lorries or on the sound systems at upmarket health clubs.
After 20 years of frenetic productivity, and following the success of "Abrabcadabra", Miller's output went a bit Pete Tong in the mid-to-late '80s, and I assumed an inevitable decline had set in. Very few old rockers are able to keep the creative spark alive into middle age: they go on producing albums, but they're invariably disappointing. So when I came across Miller's 1993 CD, Wide River, I bought it more out of gratitude for all the pleasure he had given me in earlier days than in expectation of a return to former glories. It turned out to be absolutely brilliant. I don't just mean it was better than I'd been expecting - it was up there with his best work. The synths had been banished, but the multi-tracked voices, the compelling rhythms, the melodies, the controlled, clever guitar playing had all been retained, along with the sense of pleasure at his own mastery. Here are the first three tracks:
And "Blue Eyes", the best of the lot:
I'll admit Miller fell off my radar after that, but an old friend and fellow music-enthusiast mentioned recently that his 2010 album, Bingo!, was well worth a listen. I took his advice, and it's terrific. It marka a definite return to his bluesy musical roots. That's often a sign of desperation, but not in this case. The album includes any number of energetic, expertly-constructed R&B stompers, but my favourite track is the gorgeous ballad, "Sweet Soul Vibe":
I've always treated the very notion of a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a degree of contempt. It just sounds so pompous. And I hate the careless and confusing American use of a term, Rock 'n' Roll - which performs a useful function by describing a specific and definable musical genre - as a catch-all for just about any type of pop music: sloppy and unhelpful. But studying the list of the Academy's 321 inductees reveals a good mix of genres, and an impressive selection of session musicians (for instance, Spooner Oldham of Muscle Shoals, who played the glorious keyboards on "When a Man Loves a Woman"), studio owners (Cosmino Matassa, whose tiny New Orleans studio helped make Fats Domino's early singles sound so wonderful) and studio bosses like Syd Nathan, owner of key R&B label King Records, and Art Rupe, founder of Specialty. Maybe it's worth taking seriously, after all.
Good luck, Mr. Miller.


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With the week-long Memorial Day congressional recess looming, President Bush signed into law an increase in the Federal minimum wage on Friday, May 25. This is the first time in a decade that the minimum wage has been raised. The wage increase was added to the most recent Iraq war funding bill.
The new law will raise the minimum wage in three $.70 increments over 26 months until it reaches $7.25 per hour. The first increase (up to $5.85) will occur this summer or to be specific, 60 days after the law takes effect. The second increase (up to $6.55) and third increase (up to $7.25) will take place one and two years respectively, after the date of the first increase.
In addition, the new law contains $4.84 billion of tax relief for small businesses to help offset the cost of the mandated wage increase to employers. These tax law changes include a three-and-a-half year extension of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), which gives employers tax credits for hiring individuals from one or more of nine targeted groups. Also, disabled veterans were added as a targeted group under WOTC.Back to blog list


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While prerecorded videos may be the current top dog, livestreamed content is quickly rising in popularity. Livestreaming is where someone broadcasts what they're doing in real time, allowing viewers to watch something as it happens rather than after the fact.
There is limited editing with a livestreamed video, meaning all the "ums," "ahs" and pauses of a broadcaster's presenting are all presented to the audience, as are any slipups, mistakes, and outright gaffes. More people are watching this form of media, with Livestream.com stating that 81% of people watched more livestreamed video in 2016 than they did in 2015, confirming that it is on the rise. In 2017, Twitch viewers watched 355 billion minutes of content and received more than 15 million unique daily visitors. These viewers tuned into the more than 2 million broadcasters on the platform and led to a more than 223% increase in the number of streamers making money from the platform. Livestreaming is already a big deal but, if Twitch is able to sustain the same kind of growth detailed by Livestream.com and if other platforms are able to follow suit, the industry could go stratospheric.
The type of live content that people tune into is incredibly varied. While much of it involves streaming multiplayer games such as Epic Games' hit Fortnite Battle Royale and the newly released first person shooter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Yet, there are plenty of people who stream their day to day lives, including their mealtimes and some even broadcast themselves as they're casually hanging out with friends or as they are running errands around the city.
But this is just a snapshot of what the livestream industry looks like right now. In a few years' time, the sector may look completely different and that's thanks to these four companies which are working hard to push live streaming even further into the future.
A report by We Are Social confirms there are four billion internet users around the world. This, in essence, means that there will be four billion potential livestream viewers, as the form of live entertainment continues to gain in popularity. Or, at least, that would be the idea. The reality is that poor internet connections in some parts of the world such as LEDCs (lower economically developed countries) mean that not everyone is able to enjoy livestreamed video in the way that it was intended.
Aiming to solve this is a company called Wowza, which offers ultra-low latency options for live video with its Wowza Streaming Cloud. Wowza was founded in 2005 with the goal of improving and simplifying streaming and the Wowza Streaming Cloud is part of that vision. The tagline - and the idea behind the technology - is that audiences of any size based anywhere in the world will be able to tune into a livestream under three seconds, no matter the quality of their internet connection. For those broadcasters mindful not to subject their audiences to atrocious levels of lag, technology like this may become necessary in future. Wowza already has estimated revenue of $35 million, according to internet insights firm Owler, and it has more than 20,000 clients but given how much of an impact its technology could make, these figures could more than double in the future.
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There are a lot of reasons to love livestreams but first and foremost is the value of live entertainment. The anything-could-happen suspense and the general excitement of watching things as they play out are drawing in big audiences. But with that said, the one thing that livestreams are majorly missing is the feeling of interaction.
This is something that the pioneering streaming company aims to solve by creating and livestreaming games specifically designed to encourage interaction with the person on the other side of the camera. According to this Betway Casino report on Evolution Gaming, the company is on the rise. Evolution is a leader when it comes to live gaming experiences such as live blackjack and live roulette games in which players are able to interact with a dealer or croupier. To take this idea of interaction further, Evolution Gaming has also come up with a "bet behind" feature, which lets you bet on someone else's hand. In other words, there's even an element of interaction between viewers of the livestream, not just between croupier and player. Its innovative livestream interactions have proven to be a hit so far, having grown rapidly since its founding in 2006. In 2017, it had a revenue of €178.4 million which represented a growth of 54%. While it would be difficult to keep up this level of growth, the demand for interactive experiences suggests that it may be possible.
Facebook is already the most-used social media platform in the world, having made CEO Mark Zuckerberg a household name. From its founding in February 2004, Facebook has grown to more than two billion users who use the platform to share information about their days, their major life events and to keep in touch with their family and friends. In August of 2015, Facebook started expanding into livestreaming with a feature called Facebook Live. Facebook Live streams have been viewed by almost two billion people, says Engadget, indicating that people love tuning in as much as they love casual browsing on the site.
A significant part of this is because of the platform's focus on shareworthy, community-created content. In particular, people have become community journalists, streaming live events as they happen. From natural disasters to local perspectives on global happenings, streamers are using Facebook Live to spread the word about whatever they care about. Because of the local nature of Facebook, this content spreads quickly, offering that close-knit feel that other livestreaming platforms have thus far struggled to deliver. The feature seems to be paying off as in 2017, Facebook had a revenue of $40.7 billion.
When people think of livestreaming, they very often think of three types of streaming. There are livestreamed video games in which players broadcast their epic, multiplayer feats, livestreamed music concerts that let you experience a show you aren't attending in person, and live life streaming, as people give you a window into the way that they live. But live streaming also has uses for businesses and educational institutes, helping to get content out to offices and classrooms based all around the country or even all around the world.
That's what livestreaming video platform Panopto has been focused on since it was founded in 2007. While educational and business live streaming aren't the leading forms of streaming right now, the uses of streaming mean that it's important that sectors who would find it useful don't get left behind. Although it's unclear exactly how much money the company has made since its inception, in 2016, it saw record-breaking growth, reaching more than one million users. That said, however, marketers and communications experts have already noticed - and employed - the potential of this technology. For instance, in 2015, General Motors became the first motoring brand to use Facebook to livestream the launch of a new car model, the Chevrolet Volt EV.
With the livestreaming industry moving so fast, it's difficult to gauge exactly what the sector may look like in the near future. However, these companies give us a better idea, suggesting that livestreaming is about to become even more exciting for audiences around the world.


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The highest scoring ticket each week will win $225, with payouts given through the eighth-highest, and to the third-lowest scores. Awards each week total $575!
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- Be sure to include your current mailing address, phone number, and email. Once we receive your check we will assign you a ticket and mail you back the end portion that lists which teams you will have each week. Tickets can't be entered into the system until they are paid for. In order to be eligible for Week 1, money and tickets must be turned in by Friday, August 30th. (Tickets are still available for purchase after that date, and will be discounted for each week that goes by in the regular NFL season)
- This ticket is unique and valid for the number of weeks purchased during this NFL football season.
- Each week three team scores are added together to determine the winners.
- If there is a tie, prizes will be combined and split equally.
- Individual winners will receive their prize money in the mail.
- If a team does not play in a given week, their score from the previous week will be used.
- Tickets are sold at random and not available for review until purchased.
- Each week is considered an independent raffle. It is not required to purchase the entire 17 weeks. Anyone purchasing individual weeks or a partial packet of 17 weeks must contact the Special Olympics Iowa office for details.
- Decisions of Special Olympics Iowa are final.
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Holiday charity efforts in northwest Houston serve increasing number of people
Vicki Clark's heart melts when she sees smiles on the faces of little children at the annual Families Feeding Families Thanksgiving event in Tomball.
Clark is one of the original committee members for the event, which was created to serve families in need.
The needs of underprivileged community members may garner heightened attention during the holiday season as philanthropic activities, such as food and toy drives, become more prevalent. The northwest Houston area is home to several charitable entities working to provide resources for people in need during the holidays, like the Families Feeding Families event committee.
The inaugural event in 2011 was organized by a group of business owners and other community members to provide underserved families with resources, including Thanksgiving meals, professional haircuts, vision screenings for children younger than six years old, flu vaccinations, and donated clothes. Guests can utilize these free services while enjoying music, dancing and children's activities.
Families Feeding Families served approximately 500 guests in its first year. This year, Clark said volunteers anticipated serving around 2,000 people at the event on Nov. 21 at ChristBridge Fellowship.
"People start getting there around 8 a.m. and we open the doors at 11," Clark said.
ChristBridge Fellowship is located off the TX-249 feeder road and Clark said the line of people waiting to enter stretches from the front door all the way to the road.
Meeting the growing need in can be a daunting task, but the coming together of the community fills Clark with optimism.
"I can't believe how each year everything seems to fall into place," Clark said. "The community comes together, the DJ plays music, everybody's dancing — there are no party lines or barriers. It's such a good day."
Brian Carr, chief advancement officer for Northwest Assistance Ministries, also recognizes an increasing need in the community. It's a trend reflected in the number of families NAM serves during the holiday season year over year.
NAM — a northwest Houston area nonprofit that offers resources year-round to people in need — holds an annual food drive and distribution initiative to provide Thanksgiving food items to families who otherwise could not afford them.
"We see an increase every year," Carr said. "Last year, we served around 1,700 families and this year it's around 1,800."
Last year was even more complicated due to Hurricane Harvey, Carr said. The financial repercussions of Harvey-related damages led to an increase in the number of families requesting assistance. The number of families served by the Thanksgiving food drive still grew this year and if not for Harvey, that margin of increase may have been even higher.
Now, NAM is gearing up for their December holiday food drive and distribution initiative, as well as for their toy drive.
"We were able to give toys to over 2,700 children last year and we're expecting that many or more this year as well," Carr said.
He said none of NAM's holiday initiatives would be possible without the hundreds of volunteers that offer their time throughout the holiday season.
To donate, volunteer, or request assistance, call Northwest Assistance Ministries at 281-855-4555.
Janet Ryan, director of development for Cypress Assistance Ministries, another local nonprofit, said over the past decade or so, and in recent years especially, she's noticed an increase in the number of families seeking assistance.
"Just from last year to this year, the number of people coming to us for help grew by about 30 percent," Ryan said. "Demographics are changing and there is just more need in the community."
Ryan pointed to Cy-Fair ISD as a sort of representation of the level of need in the Cypress area community. According to Cy-Fair ISD's 2018-2019 State of the District fact sheet, 53 percent of students are considered economically disadvantaged.
"Cy-Fair ISD covers a majority of the area we serve and more than half of the children in the district now qualify for free or reduced-price lunches," Ryan said. "There is a lot of new development for more affluent families, but also a lot of folks moving into suburbs that aren't affluent."
Cypress Assistance Ministries was able to provide 1,056 children with gifts last year. This year's holiday food and gift drives are already underway. Ryan said CAM always runs low on gifts for teenagers, as well as bicycles.
"We run out of those so fast," Ryan said. "We also try to make sure each family gets a baking basket."
Baking baskets are containers of baking mixes and supplies.
"When money's tight, you don't get to do that kind of stuff with your kids, so it's just a bonus," Ryan said. "It's a nice opportunity to share that family time."
CAM relies on the community schools, businesses, churches and individuals to help with the drives. The organization has a small staff, but mainly depends on its volunteer base to help with distribution efforts.
People wishing to donate or volunteer may contact Janet Ryan at firstname.lastname@example.com. People seeking assistance may call 281-955-7684, or visit www.cypressassistance.org for more information.


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A woman who made headlines over an alleged multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme involving numerous investors over several years was charged in court on Friday (10 November).
Leong Lai Yee, 53, was slapped with 84 fresh charges of deceiving individuals into believing that she would use their investment monies to finance the purchase of distressed properties in Singapore.
Leong was first charged on Saturday (4 November) with one count of deceiving Jenny Lim Siew Choo on 23 July 2014 into believing that Leong would use the monies to buy distressed properties in Singapore. Leong is said to have induced Lim into delivering $28,000 to a UOB bank account.
The total number of charges Leong faces is 85. She is accused of cheating $2,060,341 from four investors including Lim. The three others are Iris Tan Jit Tian, Tan Siew Hoon and Ong Jiak Jin. Leong allegedly induced money from all four on numerous occasions between January 2014 and April 2015.
According to past media reports, Leong went missing after failing to return 60 investors some $60 million which she owed in an alleged Ponzi scam. A Ponzi scheme involves an operator, in this case Leong, using money from new investors to pay as returns to previous investors. There is no actual business activity which generates profits in a Ponzi scheme.
Leong was given the monies by investors to buy prime area properties that were on the verge of being repossessed by the bank. She was supposed to sell these properties for profit to overseas buyers. Past reports alleged that Leong hooked in investors progressively over 15 years by promising them returns of 10 to 48 per cent within four to eight months.
Not only did the investors fail to receive their money in May 2015 after several rounds of delay, they received a suicide note from Leong, who became uncontactable after the date of supposed returns.
Leong, who was unrepresented, appeared in court on Friday dressed in a floral dress with her hair in a ponytail. She has been in remand since 4 November when she was first charged. Deputy Public Prosecutor Kenneth Chin applied for Leong to be further remanded as she was "likely" to face additional charges.
Another of Leong's investors, Chan Shwe Ching, commenced legal proceedings against her on 10 April 2015 for the return of $1.43 million. Leong will be back in court on 17 November. If convicted, Leong can be jailed up to 10 years and fined on each count of cheating.
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Since opening in 2003, several of our veteran staff members that were here from the first day still work for Knichel Logistics. Our high employee retention rate goes hand in hand with being an extension of our customers' operations and consequently their high rates of satisfaction with our services. Knichel Logistics also had the honor of being named one of the Pittsburgh Business Times "Best Places to Work in Western PA" for seven consecutive years!
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