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A bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida.
In Southwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at very low concentrations in one sample collected from Charlotte County, background to medium concentrations in 11 samples collected from Lee County, and background to low concentrations in three samples collected from Collier County.
In Northwest Florida over the past week, K. brevis was observed at background concentrations in one sample collected from Escambia County and one sample collected from Gulf County.
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Over the past week, fish kills were reported in Southwest Florida in Lee County (at Bonita, Fort Myers and Lighthouse beaches, and Lovers Key State Park) and Collier County (at Barefoot Beach). Respiratory irritation was reported over the past week in Lee County (5/2 at Lovers Key State Park) and Collier County (5/7 at Barefoot Beach).
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PORTAGE, MI – Water Street Coffee Joint is expanding into Portage with a new, fourth location that is slated to open in late 2014 with some new features that are not present at the three locations currently in Kalamazoo.
The coffee shop, expected to open inside the Portage Center Plaza at 245 W. Centre Ave. will feature a drive-through window and a slow bar where coffee is brewed individually, by the cup, Liz Henry, the director of operations for Water Street Coffee Joint, said.
"Two main differences for this location is that this will be our first location with a drive-through," Henry said. "We're excited to serve people on the go. We're also going to have a slow bar. We brew each coffee individually by the cup. You can come in, and we will make your coffee to order."
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A Warm Welcome to IPC
Whether you are joining us for a Teacher Training Course, a General English Course, a School Project or a Summer School Course, we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful school in the heart of Devon.
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Our History and Location
Since IPC first opened its doors in 1998, we have welcomed many thousands of international visitors through our famous Big Red Door. Our headquarters are based in historic Colleton Crescent, overlooking Exeter quayside and the River Exe.
Our School and Facilities
The school is a 5-10 minute walk from the centre of Exeter. The building offers 8 comfortable classrooms, a large breakout area, a kitchen with free tea and coffee facilities, and wi-fi access throughout the building. Once painted by the famous English artist J.M.W. Turner, the building remains historically significant. You will sense the history as you walk through the Big Red Door for the first time.
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When the conversation of "Best Day Hikes in the Smokies" comes up, Ramsey Cascades has to be in the mix. After all it's one of the most popular day hikes in the Smokies. And this is why…
Ramsey Cascades Trail is located just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, in the Greenbrier area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) on the Tennessee side. This trail has five major things going for it.
(1.) It's considered the "quieter" side of the Smokies. With it being off the beaten path, most tourists are unaware of its existence. Therefore making this hidden gem less crowded. You still have the day hikers and tourists, but not as bad as Cade's Cove or Newfound Gap.
(2.) Ramsey Cascades Trail is only 4 miles in length, but plan to hike 8 miles (in and back out). And with an elevation gain of 2,200′, it's a slight steady climb. The last 3 miles the trail becomes more rugged, but still considered as a moderately difficult hike.
(3.) Ramsey Cascades Trail is home to some of the largest Tulip Popular Trees in the Park. Measured as the largest Tulip Popular trees on the Tennessee side of the Smokies. These majestic trees tower over the surrounding hardwoods. You will find these trees around 3 miles into your hike.
(4.) Ramsey Cascades Trail has a couple unique footlog bridges that make for a beautiful and natural way to cross the stream without looking out of place. These footlog bridges are designed and hand built by park employees. The logs used to make these bridges are recovered from naturally downed trees due to storms or high winds.
(5.) Ramsey Cascades Trail has a destination like no other. Once you get to the end of the 4 mile long trail, you'll get to one of the most beautiful waterfalls/cascades in the park, Ramsey Cascades. At around 100′ high, Ramsey Cascades is also the tallest waterfall in the park.
Things you should know
When planning your trip, give yourself plenty of time to hike in and hike back out. It takes the typical hiker 5 to 7 hours to hike in and back out to your car. Obviously weather and trail conditions can effect this timing.
Expect to see other hikers. Even though Ramsey Cascades Trail is "off the beaten path". You will more than likely see day hikers and some tourists. During Spring and Autumn expect to see more people due to the wildflowers and fall colors.
Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately. Weather conditions can change on a moments notice in the Smokies. You can check for weather conditions on the GSMNP Weather website. Current weather forecasts for the park are available by phone at (865) 436-1200 extension 630.
Also check with the GSMNP Temporary Road Closures website during wintery weather since the park does close both main and secondary roads in the park if snow is forecasted. You you can also call (865) 436-1200 to receive updated road conditions and temporary closures.
•Do not attempt to climb to the top of the falls. Several people have been killed trying to do so.
•Pets and bicycles are prohibited on the trail.
•Pets are not allowed on this trail. The only two trails in the park that allow pets are the Gatlinburg Trail near the Sugarlands Visitor Center and the Oconaluftee River Trailnear the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Learn more about pet restrictions in the park.
The Video
Here is the video "Best Day Hikes in the Smokies – Ramsey Cascades Trail". This will give you a great visual of what to expect when you're hiking this trail.


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Biggest Data Breach in History For Yahoo
As if the data breach of 500 million users' accounts in 2014 wasn't bad enough, Yahoo has just discovered that it was the subject of the biggest data breach in history when back in 2013 more than one billion user accounts were compromised!
BT Broadband Christmas No.1 For Complaints Says Ofcom
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Blockchain's Introduction in Dubai Could Help to Transform the Middle East
Dubai's commitment to putting all its documents on Blockchain's shared open database system by 2020 could help to cut through Middle Eastern bureaucracy, speed up civic transactions and processes, and could help bring positive transformation to the whole region.
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The Moon Dungeons are a series of mini-dungeons found inside the Moon, connected by the Grassy Playfield.[1][2] It is the location of the final battle between Link and Majora's Mask.
The Moon Dungeons become accessible once Link and Tatl successfully summon the Four Giants to halt the descent of the Moon. Afterwards, Majora's Mask will discard the Skull Kid's unconscious body and enter the Moon's mouth,[3] once more driving it down to Termina.[4] To stop this, Link and Tatl follow the cursed Mask and transport to a serene, hilled landscape known as the Grassy Playfield.
Near a Tree atop a hill in the Grassy Playfield are four Moon Children playing. Each Moon Child bears the remains of bosses that were plaguing each Giant. When spoken to, they ask Link to play with them in exchange for Masks. If Link complies, he will be teleported to one of the Moon Dungeons, depending on which Moon Child was spoken to.
The individual Moon Dungeons are entirely optional, as Link must only speak to the Moon Child that sits beneath the Tree wearing Majora's Mask. If Link has not completed all of the Moon Dungeons, the Moon Child will ask Link to play with him before telling him that his Masks are weak.[5] However, if Link has given away each of his Masks, the Moon Child will notice and offer to play "good guys against bad guys",[6] giving Link the Fierce Deity's Mask before initiating the final battle.[7]
Deku Dungeon
The Deku Dungeon is a simple trial that requires Deku Link to skip across spinning platforms containing Deku Flowers while also avoiding spinning, spiked bars. Link can only enter it through giving the Moon Child wearing Odolwa's Remains one Mask. On each side of the Deku Dungeon are Gossip Stones, which speak of the Garo's Mask, Romani's Mask, the Troupe Leader's Mask, the Postman's Hat and the Couple's Mask. On one of the ledges on the right-hand side is a Piece of Heart. The Moon Child at the end asks for one more Mask and in return asks Link whether the people he considers to be friends reciprocate the sentiment.[8]
Goron Dungeon
The Goron Dungeon is a trial that requires Goron Link to race across thin strips of land, only being directed by bouncing off of open Treasure Chests. Link can only enter it through giving the Moon Child wearing Goht's Remains two Masks. Scattered across the Goron Dungeon are Gossip Stones that speak of Kamaro's Mask, the Captain's Hat, the Gibdo Mask, Don Gero's Mask and the Great Fairy's Mask. The Moon Child at the end asks for two more Masks and in return questions Link whether the things that make him happy also make others happy.[9]
Zora Dungeon
The Zora Dungeon is a watery maze that requires Zora Link to swim through interconnected tubes to reach a destination. Link can only enter it through giving the Moon Child wearing Gyorg's Remains three Masks. The path to the Moon Child is left, left, right, right. Similarly, the path to the Piece of Heart is left, left, right, left. In the Nintendo 3DS version, the path to the Moon Child is left, right, top and the path to the Piece of Heart is left, right, middle All other paths lead to air pockets with Gossip Stones.
The Gossip Stones in the Zora Dungeon speak of the Stone Mask, the Bremen Mask, the Blast Mask, the Giant's Mask and the Mask of Scents. The Moon Child at the end asks for three more Masks and in return posits whether doing the right thing makes everyone happy.[10]
Link Dungeon
The Link Dungeon is a linear set of rooms that require skills usable only by Link's Hylian form. Link can only enter it through giving the Moon Child wearing Twinmold's Remains four Masks. Inside, Link must fight a Dinolfos, a Garo Master, and an Iron Knuckle to progress through each room. The room with the Iron Knuckle yields a Treasure Chest containing Bombchu upon defeat, which are used to destroy the cracked wall hiding an Eyeball Switch, which summons a ladder when hit. The subsequent room also contains a cracked ceiling, which hides a frozen Eyeball Switch, requiring Link to hit it with a Fire Arrow in order to remove the bars protecting the door to the exit. Alternatively, Link can play the "Song of Storms" before the Gossip Stones found in the previous rooms. Doing so will make the ladder appear and will remove the bars from the door without the need to hit the Eyeball Switches.[11] The last Moon Child asks for four more Masks before asking Link what his true face is.[12]
Minor Enemies and Traps
(Link Dungeon)
Garo Master
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Iron Knuckle
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- In Majora's Mask 3D, each of the dungeons has a brief intro cutscene in which the camera briefly shows off the area. In Majora's Mask, these cutscenes (except the cutscene for the Link Dungeon) exist in the game's data, but are unused.[13]
- ↑ "Moon Dungeons
This is the common name for the four mystical dungeons Link explored while inside Termina's Moon: the Deku Dungeon, the Goron Dungeon, the Zora Dungeon and the Link Dungeon." — The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia, Zelda.com (archive), retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ↑ "The Grassy Playfield
Four masked children prace around the lone tree atop the hill." (Nintendo Power Official Nintendo The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask Player's Strategy Guide (Nintendo of America) pg. 107)
- ↑ "A puppet that can no longer be used is mere garbage. This puppet's role has just ended..." — Majora (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "... I shall consume. Consume... Consume everything." — Moon (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Will you play...with me? [Yes] You have only weak masks... So...you'll play?" — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "You don't have any masks left, do you? Well, let's do something else. Let's play good guys against bad guys... Yes. Let's play that." — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Are you ready? You're the bad guy. And when you're bad, you just run. That's fine, right? Well... Shall we play?" — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Your friends... What kind of... people are they? I wonder... Do these people... think of you... as a friend?" — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "What makes you happy? I wonder...what makes you happy...does it make...others happy, too?" — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "The right thing...what is it? I wonder...if you do the right thing...does it make...everybody...happy?" — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ EmptyGarbageCan, How to Beat Twinmold Child Stage Without Bombchus - The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask Walkthrough, YouTube (Video), published April 5, 2015, retrieved September 7, 2018.
- ↑ "Your true face... What kind of... face is it? I wonder... The face under the mask... Is that... your true face?" — Moon Child (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ Pedalpowerluigi, MM: Unused Moon Trial Intros, YouTube (Video), published September 10, 2014, retrieved September 11, 2015.
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Holy Trinity Church,
Ratoath 20 July 2008
Opening hours for the Parish Office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 9.30am– 4.00pm
Knock Summer Youth Festival: 24th– 27th July. 18 – 35 years of age. For information phone 094 9388100 or 087 6927850 or check out www.knockshrine.ie/youthministry
Benefit Concert in aid of St Bakhita's Fund for Ethiopian Children on 20th July at 8.00pm in the Cathedral of Christ The King, Mullingar. Performers, Schola Gregoriana St Patrick's College Maynooth, Grainne Conroy, International Soprano, with special guest Liam Lawton.
Envelopment Collection for week ending 6th July & 13th July €2164.14Standing Orders for April & May €5864.83. Many thanks for your continued support and generosity
St Vincent de Paul: Holy Trinity Conference in Ratoath are holding their mid year church gate collection on weekend of 19th & 20th July. Please help your local community and give generously.
Have you ever wanted to sing? Kathryn Smith Academy of Singing & Theatre Ratoath and Dunboyne. Information & application forms -Tel 01/6303062 – Mobile 087 251 9771
Photography. A 3 day course for 14 - 18 year olds will run in Drumree from Monday July 28th to Weds July 30th, 10:30am to 3:30pm. The course will be an introduction to black & white film and digital photograph with the use of a fully equipped darkroom and photographic studio. The cost including all equipment, materials and lunch is €175. Places are very limited! For more information, please contact Laura Faherty on 087 9294938 or 01 8259965
School of Piano. Well-known pianist and composer, Frank McNamara (formerly of The Late Late Show) is starting up his new School of Piano in September. All grades, styles and ages (from 5 upwards). As well as individual piano tuition, there will be Pre-Instrumental Classes (to introduce 5 and 6 year olds, in a fun way, to music), Music Theory classes and Music Appreciation classes. Email
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Congratulations to Michael Cooper (Steeplechase Green) Amber Lane
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Niall Dolan (The Commons) Daragh Nolan (Mill Tree Park) Grace Cassidy (Foxlodge Manor) Who were baptised recently.
Please pray for Mick Naughton (England) brother of Pat Naughton (Fairyhouse Rd) &Paddy Mooney (Pipes) Ashbourne, who died recently. May they rest in peace.
20 July
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
27 July
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
James & Annie Nolan
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John & Mary Mooney
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Patrick & Josephine Muldoon & deceased members of Muldoon family
Tom & Kathleen Cowley
Jackie O'Sullivan
Frank & Elizabeth Kellett
Margaret Everard
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Monday Rita Lynch Tuesday Agnes McCabe
Friday Molly Talty Saturday No morning Mass
Sunday 20 July 2008
XXIII World Youth Day
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses." Acts 1:8
For the past week they have participated in workshops, discussions, prayer, festivals and concerts which have enabled young Catholic adults to share their faith, lives and cultures and to realise how much they have in common despite their diverse backgrounds and the challenges they have to face at home in the different parts of the world. Today we join with them and offer our prayers for the young people of our parish and all the young people of the Catholic Church.
World Youth day: a moment in the History of Australia.
Because of its location, Australia is often referred to as "the end of the earth". Since its discovery in the seventeenth century by European explorers, it has also been referred to as Terra Australis del Espiritu Santo. It was Pedro Fernandez del Quiros, the Portuguese captain in the service of Spain, who landed in the New Hebrides and the region Australia del Espiritu Sancto. There, on the day of Pentecost, 1606 he spoke of the destiny of Australia almost a hundred years before it was discovered by the Englishman, Captain James Cook……. The connection between Australia and the Holy Spirit predates not only predates the lands first permanent European settlers, but even of its first visitors. The indigenous peoples of Australia, among the oldest surviving native peoples on earth, possess a culture that is both ancient and deeply rooted in the spiritual value of the land. For the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the land and waters are sacred; they are formed by the power of the Great Spirit. As most indigenous Australians became Christians, they came to understand that this was the Holy Spirit who hovered over creation at the dawn of time. The young people of the world are invited to set out on a pilgrimage that will bring them to this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit, so that the same Spirit may empower them to be faithful witnesses to Jesus Christ and his Church……. While the Christian faith has an honoured place and history in the life of modern Australia, increasing secularisation of society gives and even more urgent thrust to the need for young people to be witnesses to the truth of the Gospel, empowered by the Holy Spirit. As the World Youth Day prayer for Sydney implores, we pray that this time may herald a new Pentecost for the young people of the world, resulting in "conversion of life, a deeper faith, and love for all".


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If you live in the West, chances are you are being inundated with Christmas themed everything- parties, music, decorations, lights, food, etc. At work, school, and everywhere in between- the Christmas spirit is hard to escape!
Some Muslims can feel especially awkward during this time of year. They remain adamant that they don't celebrate Christmas, and so try to isolate themselves from everything Christmas related. They don't want to wish people during the holidays, don't know how to respond when someone wishes them, and avoid anything holiday related.
Christmas isn't celebrated in Islam, but that doesn't mean that you can't help others in celebrating it. As Muslims, sometimes we get so caught up in the things we CAN'T do that we forget the things we CAN and should do. As Muslims, our manners are as important as our behaviours. Praying 5 times a day and reading Quran mean nothing if you are not kind and welcoming to your fellow human being. Wishing someone you know, like a co-worker or a neighbour, Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays are not tickets to Hell! Instead, they are part of living with people of other faiths and showing them the respect they show you.
Being critical of a holiday you don't believe in isn't a way that's going to endear you to your fellow human beings, nor to God, no matter how good a Muslim you think you are. Part of being a good Muslim is being a good person, and that means being kind and respectful to others. When someone wishes you a happy holiday or Merry Christmas, thank them and wish them back. Their intention is to be kind and warm, so return the warmth. Don't stomp all over it. If someone invites you to a holiday party, don't reject them outright. Explain to them that you don't actually celebrate the holiday, but would still like to join them for a little while. If someone at work gives you a gift for the holiday, thank them for their kindness.
Preaching to others about Islam is one way to share the message and beauty of our faith, but it's not the only way. The way you act and your manners are indicative of the principles of Islam, so make sure they're the right ones.
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The city of Sherwood is located in the Southeast portion of Washington County in Oregon. It is just 3 hours from Seattle, Washington, 2 hours from most areas along the Oregon Coast and 30 minutes from downtown Portland.
Sherwood is home to the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and surrounded by the Chehaleur Mountains, Yamhill County and City of Tualatin. Sherwood city also has high quality choices for shopping, dining, accommodations, sightseeing and outdoor recreational activities.
The city has a total land area of 4.31 square miles and an estimated population of 18,205 based on 2010 Census data. It is blessed with a pleasant climate of mild summer temperatures and cold wet winters with barely any snow. August tends to be the warmest month while January is usually the coldest month in Sherwood.
Popular tourist attractions include the Sherwood Public Library, Sherwood Park and Ride, Godfather's Pizza, and the numerous parks in Sherwood City.
Sherwood City has a thriving economy supported by diverse industries in manufacturing, retail trade, professional, scientific and technical services, construction, finance and insurance and wholesale trade. Residents are employed as sales and related workers, sales representatives, managers, computer specialists, engineers, and hold other production occupations.
70% of Sherwood's employed residents work out of Sherwood City and spend time commuting to work. This exposes them daily to risks of car accidents that can lead to serious injuries. If you or a loved one is involved in an auto or truck accident, you may be entitled to compensation. Consulting a Sherwood personal injury lawyer at the earliest opportunity is essential.
Auto Accidents on Sherwood's Highway 99
Sherwood city is located along Highway 99 via Interstate 5. Highway 99 is notorious for auto accidents and fatal car crashes. The injuries sustained in auto accidents are often serious and may be due to a number of causes such as impaired driving, distracted driving, and defective car parts.
Determining the cause of your accident and the amount compensation appropriate to your injuries require experience in personal injury cases.
In Sherwood City and Portland, Oregon, the Dwyer Williams Cherkoss Attorneys, PC have more than 75 years of collective personal injury case experience, settling more than 600 cases for clients in the past three years. We handle a wide range of personal injury cases including dog attacks, slip and fall, bicycle accidents, brain injuries, semi-truck accidents, DUI accidents, wrongful death, pedestrian injury and elderly abuse. Call us today at 541-617-0555 for a free consultation.
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The Borrowed Hanukkah Latkes by Linda Glaser
It's the last night of Hanukkah, and more relatives are coming than originally planned. Rachel decides to borrow potatoes from Mrs. Greenberg. She asks Mrs. Greenberg, who is all alone, to come for Hanukkah. But Mrs. Greenberg is very stubborn!
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Recently, Mathematica Policy Research hosted a forum that examined the emerging field of implementation science. Using Implementation Science to Advance the Adoption of Evidence-Based Programs was moderated by Diane Paulsell, Mathematica Policy Research and featured Debra Joy Pérez, The Annie E. Casey Foundation; Lauren Supplee, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation Administration for Children and Families (OPRE); and Allison Metz, The National Implementation Research Network. Ann Peterson, Director of Mathematica's Center for Improving Research Evidence (CIRE) gave the opening remarks.
Implementation science creates generalizable knowledge that can be applied across contexts and settings to answer common research questions, such as:
As a newly emerging field, the definition of implementation science and the type of research it can encompass varies according to setting and sponsor. "Some practice guidance is available," said Paulsell, "but there are still many gaps in our knowledge. Guidance may not take organizational constraints into account." She mentioned that more systematic implementation research is needed in the applied practice setting to better inform practice and technical assistance. "There is also a need for common operational definitions of constructs, to allow for cross-model and cross-discipline comparisons."
Supplee provided some common evidence guidelines from the National Science Foundation that is used by OPRE with regards to implementation science. Foundational and early stage/exploratory research helps develop, test, or refine theories and establish logical connections. Design and development research leads to additional work to understand theory or lead towards rigorously testing strategy. "This could be qualitative, descriptive statistics, or impact results," said Supplee. And efficacy, effectiveness, and scale-up research, when implemented in trials, helps better understand conditions under which the trial was executed—including counterfactual condition.
Metz discussed active implementation and co-creating capacity. "Effective interventions, implementation methods, and enabling contexts result in socially significant outcomes," she said. "Active implementation frameworks provide the foundation for co-creation of roles and responsibilities." Implementation teams can provide an accountable structure to move intervention through stages of implementation for any new innovation, with a focus on data-based decision-making, alignment of funding and policy, and problem-solving sustainability.
"In this conversation, one of the things we want to be mindful of is that when we think about implementation science and adaptation, a really important issue is that any intervention really should be assessed through the lens of adaptation," said Pérez. "You can't expect something that was done in one context to actually have applicability in a multitude of other contexts without taking into some level of adaptation." She elaborated, explaining that there exists a temptation to see adaptation as simply the issues of variability beyond race, ethnicity, and population--but it's much more than that. It has to do with the beliefs, the values, and the experiences of the community that intercede in that intervention.
"What can be said about a different kind of knowing that doesn't require a randomized control group?" said Pérez. "I want us to think about implementation science as one mechanism to make a contribution without being tied to a false standard." She indicated that as implementation science moves forward, a key role of leaders in the evaluation sector is to train and mentor a new generation of researchers to really understand community. "We need to embrace these different modes of evaluation as part and parcel of this current movement in implementation science."
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CNN: We didn't intentionally play 'Stupid Girls' for the Palin intro — total coincidence
**Written by Doug Powers
Over the weekend, CNN ran a short piece about Sarah Palin with an interesting choice of intro music:
CNN later expressed regret… that anybody could possibly think it was anything but an unfortunate coincidence:
"The music selection was a poor choice and was not intended to be linked to any news story. We regret any perception that they were planned together."
CNN's current president is leaving at the end of the year, so with any luck the incoming boss will update the network's slogan from "The Most Trusted Name in News" to "Hope You Were Born Yesterday."
And yet, sure, it's possible a mistake was made and somewhere a low level CNN staffer is being loudly berated for the error:
"You inattentive fool! I told you to play 'How Sweet To Be An Idiot' for that lead-in, not 'Stupid Girls'!"
**Written by Doug Powers
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An ethics lesson for USA Today's "queer" bullies
December 12, 2018 08:22 AM by Michelle Malkin
Weapons of mass manipulation
June 19, 2018 11:59 PM by Michelle Malkin
Confirmed: Simone from Ferris Bueller's Day Off had more reliable sources than 'Fire and Fury' author
January 14, 2018 11:43 AM by Doug Powers
'Fire and Fury' author also apparently a heck of a mind reader
January 9, 2018 11:54 AM by Doug Powers
'Fake news' gold: CNN journo outs host of CNN's 'Reliable Sources' as unreliable source
January 7, 2018 08:59 AM by Doug Powers
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Anne and I snuck out on our day off for a taste of the new-ish menu at Hello Sunday. We have a bias. Sam, our 24 year old is the head chef and food designer there – so any advocacy about his food is reflective of parental pride and all that. But… the cafe won Best Cafe of the Year in the 2015 Hospitality Awards plus three other awards including People's Choice – so other people back us up!
Also, if we want to eat a meal prepared by chef Sam then we seem to have to pay for it!
We are not complaining… the food was remarkable – exquisite Turkish influences with egg, asparagus with pumpkin with a hint of fennel… light yet lasting… beautiful to the eye and a delight in each bite.
And the chef was in a crazy mood – lots of fun.
It is fantastic tracking the development in the vibe and food quality as Hello Sunday draws near to its second birthday.


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I was definitely a target this past week, because hell came against me in all its fury. Somehow I survived this week of being hit with one fiery dart after another after another. It was non-stop, and it was draining.
And now I stop. Because did I really just say "somehow"? It's not somehow. It's never somehow. It's never an unknown, nameless force.
It was grace. It is always grace.
God's amazing grace.
God's uplifting grace.
God's encouraging grace.
God's grace. It kept fists at my side when I was assaulted by a mistimed encounter with a disgruntled sibling. Way too early in the morning. Before I was ready for work, had breakfast, or was even fully dressed. When the conversation was predicated with a repeated "I just have one quick question" – that was neither quick nor singular.
God's grace. It kept frustration at bay – and hopefully out of my voice – when a customer ripped into me about her dissatisfaction and demanded money back. Without providing any information on who she was and what exactly happened. She insisted on talking and expressing herself in demands without giving me much opportunity to speak.
God's grace. It kept insanity from bubbling over. It said "get up" when several crazy things happened at one and I was completely overwhelmed. When the screams inside my head threatened to expel from my lips and I felt my last good nerve snap because there were too many things at one time coming at me.
God's grace. It kept tongue in check when no one paid attention and then no one took responsibility for a call that should not have happened. When the finger pointed in every other direction than toward self and it was always someone else's fault.
God's grace. It stayed back exhaustion each night until I could get home safely and collapse into bed.
Because I know without a doubt that I would have imploded or just stayed in bed without the hope and uplift of God's grace. Because grace reminds me that God is wise beyond my own human understanding. That God will help me find balance in the middle of my chaotic emotions and crazy reality. That God loves me through all the messes, the meanies, and the wrong messages. God's grace. So beautifully explained in Isaiah 43.
God's grace. Which reminds me of His love unconditional and true. "… I have called you by your name; You are Mine …" (1d-e).
God's grace. Which reminds me that He is always with me and will keep me safe within His purposes. "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you." (2).
God's grace. Which reminds me that I have a loving Savior who purposely chose me and has a great plan to redeem me. "Fear not, for I have redeemed you … For I am the Lord your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior" (1c, 3a-b).
God's grace. Which reminds me I am completely precious to God. "Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honored, And I have loved you" (4a-c).
God's grace. Which reminds me that fear and frustration only invite darkness in and keep me from hope and peace that want to envelope me. "Fear not, for I am with you" (5a).
God's grace. Which reminds me that I am uniquely and wonderfully made by His loving hands for His glorious purposes. "Everyone who is called by My name, Whom I have created for My glory; I have formed him, yes, I have made him" (7).
God's grace. Which reminds me the impossible is never out of reach when I trust in the God of the impossible. "Thus says the Lord, who makes a way in the sea And a path through the mighty waters … I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert." (16, 19d-e).
God's grace. Which reminds me that there is always a new opportunity, a new possibility, and a new chance. "Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it?" (19a-c)
It's grace.
It's always grace.
When you think there isn't another step you can take, grace nudges you forward.
When you think there is a word you have to say, grace encourages silence.
When you think your strength is gone, grace infuses you with a little more.
When you think there is no way out, grace shines a ray of hope through the darkness.
When you think God has forgotten you, grace whispers "never!"
When you think God's love has run out, grace whispers "impossible!"
When you think God isn't working for you, grace whispers "watch!"
So this past week reminded me the importance of leaning into grace. It will get you through.
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Add Google Buzz button on your Blogger or Wordpress website
By Shekhar Sahu on 28 March 2010 1:46 AM
Blogger, social networks, wordpress
So anything you post on Google Buzz goes viral: ~
It's now essential to put a Google Buzz button on every website. And if you want to add the button with the counter you will have to rely on third-party scripts. There are two major websites which provide the code for Google Buzz Button both for Blogger and Wordpress.
The first one is Njuice, Njuice has 6 different buttons to match the layout/stylesheet of your site properly. Blogger/Blogspot users can get code & Wordpress users can download the plugin from
It won't be wrong if I say Buzrr is equivalent to Tweetmene. Because this also publishes the latest trends and popular channels. According to me, Buzrr is the best option available. This has 22 different designs of the buzz button. They will make the best match for your site. Dennis Hettema has developed this tool.
I recommend this site because it allows advanced users to tweak the code accordingly.
Wordpress users can download Buzrr Plugin from
Blogger Blogspot Users:
Goto blogger Layout>HTML and search for the code
And paste the following code below this.
1) Small Button
2) Big Button
You can check more buttons from http://buzrr.com/buttonselect.php and add on your blog/websites.
So friends keep buzzing and increment the number of buzzes but, don't try to spam these tools. What's your favorite Buzrr or Njuice?
11 comments for this post
I created one buzz plugin for myself.
I personally like Buzzr. You wrote it right, it is the tweetmeme for Google Buzz.
Just because of the buzz counter and pretty icons we are using 3rd party script, thats great you have your own wp plugin.
for blogger also its easy to make one !
Wow... buzzer is really cool! must check it out bro :D thanks for sharing!
I like the design =)
I'm yet to implement this on my site. However, I love buzz and in future I will definitely integrate it in my site. Thanks for sharing this two very interesting website on buzz button issue.
@Arafat Hossain Piyada, do it fast as buzz may come in google social search soon :)
@Pubudu Kodikara & blinkky
buzzr has a wide verity of the buttons :)
I'll check buzrr, to add a button for my blog.
I haven't added buzz button in my blog .Buzzer looks cool :) .
I personally like Buzzr. You wrote it right, it is the tweetmeme for Google Buzz.


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For those of us who enjoy e-books, but still love the look and feel of curling up with a good book, Reading Rooms are emerging in both new builds and existing homes.
Although many homes are currently including media rooms, home builders are beginning to offer libraries in homes priced at $350,000 and higher.
You can easily convert a space in your existing home to convert into a Reading Room to suit your own family's needs and purposes.
How Will You Use The Room?
- Do you wish to create a temperature controlled space to protect your cherished book collection?
- Are you seeking to provide a study and reference room for your students?
To Protect Your Collection, Follow These Tips:
- Avoid exposing books to sunlight which is so damaging to them. Cover widows with your desired choice of fabrics or shades.
- Use your bookseller's recommendation for preparations to eliminate destruction by pests such as voracious silverfish, ants, roaches and rodents.
- Keep the collection and the entire space free of dust.
- Install a humidifier to ensure against the deleterious effects of mold.
To Provide a Reference and Study Center, Consider These Tips:
- Place bookshelves in the center of the room instead of along walls. This way you can create cubicle type areas for your students.
- Review your choices of chairs and tables that will best fit your requirements.
No matter how you plan to use your Reading Room, you do not need to spend a ton of money. Visit vintage shops or Goodwill Stores or Craigslist. You are sure to find many inexpensive options to create the Reading Room you are envisioning.
Pieces to look for are lamps, chairs and tables, bookshelves, floor coverings and window treatments. You may choose to design a traditional library or incorporate painted wood or metal furnishings for a more contemporary look and feel.
Enlist the suggestions of your family members. When they are vested in the creation of your Reading Room, they will use and enjoy it most.
Consider if and how you might best catalogue your books. You may elect to use online software to inventory your library. This is a good idea if you plan to insure it. You may prefer to organize your library with the Dewey Decimal System used by public libraries. Still, consider alphabetizing books by author or title. This may be a good idea for younger children.
However you design your perfect Home Reading Room, know that you have chosen a pleasing and functional space for your family.


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19 June 2019
Ford Bridgend workers vote to fight to save threatened plant
Following a series of mass meetings on 12 June, Unite members at the Ford plant in Bridgend decided overwhelmingly to fight the closure of the engine factory, writes Alex Wedlake, Unite Young Members national committee (personal capacity).
12 June 2019
Nationalise Ford to prevent closure
The announcement that Ford Bridgend is to close is the latest in a series of blows to manufacturing workers.
20 February 2019
Nationalise Airbus and other manufacturing plants to save jobs now!
Thousands of jobs at plane manufacturer Airbus are under threat after the company announced it is ending production of its A380 passenger jet after failing to secure orders from the Emirates airline and others
16 November 2018
Climate Change strike on 15th March 2019, London, photo by Paul Mattsson
31 October 2018
'Lucas Plan' film tells story of workers who set out alternative to job losses
Film review: The plan that came from the bottom up: 'The plan that came from the bottom up' is a new film about the 'Lucas Plan', developed by shop stewards at Lucas Aerospace in the Midlands in 1976, to make socially useful products rather than armaments used to kill people.
27 April 2018
27) That is not to suggest, as the capitalist remainers do, that the crisis of British capitalism is caused by Brexit
7 March 2018
May's EU speech kicks the can down the road
The closing line of Theresa May's speech - "now let's get on with it" - will have led to jeers of frustration from any workers listening.
24 January 2018
May's "war on plastic" still puts profits before the planet
A rapidly growing mountain of plastic waste is polluting the world's land and oceans
18 October 2017
Nationalise to save jobs at BAE Systems
Arms manufacturer BAE Systems has announced that up to 2,000 jobs will be cut in locations across the UK. These job cuts will have a devastating effect on the lives of workers losing their livelihood but will also have a wider impact on the local economy.
6 October 2017
Boeing bust-up threatens thousands of skilled jobs
A trade dispute is threatening thousands of Bombardier jobs in Northern Ireland.
30 August 2017
China: debt crisis, state repression and the prospects for workers' struggle
The ideas of Trotsky's 'permanent revolution' are more applicable in China today in the struggle to transform what is a unique form of state-capitalist dictatorship
10 July 2017
Vote for action to save Ford plant
Ballot papers go out at the end of this week to Bridgend Ford workers
25 January 2017
2016 hottest year on record, air poisonous
Only socialist planning can end profit-driven pollution: There is strong evidence that 2016 was the hottest year on record. Meanwhile, in 2017, part of London breached EU limits on annual hours of toxic air in just five days
30 November 2016
Brexit spin: demand a real workers' exit
Editorial of the Socialist: Tory Chancellor Phillip Hammond's Autumn Statement estimated the cost of the Brexit vote at £59 billion - to come out of the pockets of working-class people.
10 August 2016
Samworth Brothers step up bullying and intimidation of workers
Trade unions like the bakers' union (BFAWU) exist to defend and extend the rights of workers This is why Samworth Brothers, one of Leicestershire's biggest food manufacturing companies, is trying to bully their employees at Kettleby Foods into backing-down from their perfectly reasonable demands for collective bargaining rights.
15 June 2016
GMB backs no-cuts budgets and steel nationalisation
Taste for socialism at union's 2016 conference: GMB congress passed key motions on no-cuts budgets and steel, but unfortunately backed Trident renewal and the EU Remain campaign.
20 April 2016
Review: 'On the Track' by Bill Mullins
A demonstration of the role of a Marxist in the workplace: There were 612 strikes recorded at British Leyland's Cowley plant in 1969 - workers today will be as amazed at that figure as the bosses were horrified by it then.
17 February 2016
Rally to defend jobs in Northern Ireland: "We won't sit on the sidelines"
On 8 February, 800 people gathered in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, in opposition to the threatened destruction of manufacturing jobs in the area.
18 January 2016
Nationalise Tata to save steel jobs!
Wales is now feeling the wind of the ongoing butchering of jobs from Tata Steel UK
25 November 2015
Steelworkers demand government action to Save Our Steel
Hundreds of steelworkers from across all the steelmaking heartlands of Britain - Wales, Scotland and the north of England - took to the streets of Sheffield on 21 November to demand government action to save the steel industry.
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If you or someone you love needs to have major surgery, it's never too early to start planning for the surgery recovery care regimen after returning home from the hospital. No matter what your age, you'll likely experience a recovery period until you're back to full strength, and you may need help with daily living functions.
Help for Yourself
The key to a successful at-home recovery is getting the right kind of help from a home care agency in Hayward. You may have trouble getting in and out of bed, and movement may cause pain. Having someone to help you use a walker or get in and out of a wheelchair can help you regain your mobility much quicker and easier. Post surgical exercise helps patients recover faster, regain limb mobility, and reduce the likelihood of depression and stress.
You can also receive help from a Hayward caregiver with meal preparation and with errands. Knowing that you have help getting to medical appointments, picking up prescriptions, and other tasks that are part of your recovery can put your mind at ease. Home care resources can even provide some help for housekeeping and laundry so that you maintain a pleasant and hygienic recovery environment.
This means that when friends and family come over to check on you, you can enjoy their company without requiring their help. This sense of independence can make all the difference if you are facing a period or recovery, especially and extended one.
Help for an Elderly Loved One
For elderly patients, post-surgery recovery care can take an extended period or time and require extensive physical rehabilitation. There's no reason they cannot come home during this recovery process. In fact, studies show that patients are happier and tend to heal faster when they are recovering in their homes as opposed to a hospital.
Home care services in Hayward can assist with medication and make sure that a post-surgical diet is adhered to. Aides can also help with bathing and certain incision care (incisions should be visually inspected every day to look for warning signs of infection to help prevent infection).
Many conditions, such as heart surgery, require a special post-operation diet. A Hayward caregiver can help with shopping and prepare meals to help senior patients stick to the new diet and ensure the formation of specific eating habits.
If you are concerned about an elderly loved one spending time alone after an operation, you can hire someone to be present around the clock until the danger period has passed. A home caregiver can help with going to the bathroom or the need for pain medication during the night time hours.
A hired companion can also keep your loved one company and provide them with motivation to do required exercises. Usually, physical therapists prescribe daily exercises to be done between appointments to help patients regain strength and flexibility. Having someone to encourage, motivate, and provide accountability can be very important.


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we would like to introduce a Stamp Designer: Ms. Tinee Häcker from Germany
she is a very considerable lady, well-packed nicely for each stamp with a pizza box...to show everyone her debut collection in Hong Kong.
here is the message from her:
"Hello, my name is Tinee Häcker.
I'm a freelance artist, illustrator and printmaker from Stuttgart, Germany.
In 2007 I have launched my little label Sieben Morgen to offer original prints, handprinted paper goods and all kind of souvenirs from my printing studio. My favourite techniques are linocut, collage and handcarved rubberstamps.
The first stamp ever that I have carved was a classic chop stamp. I had brought some blank soapstone chops from a very inspiring trip to Bejiing some years before and this started everything.
Today, after 10 years of carving, I'm very happy to present the first Sieben Morgen Stamp Edition to Hong Kong here at Petit Morpho!
My early handcarved rubberstamps served as prototypes for these signature stamps. They are made of grey rubber which gives a great print, which is easy to clean and suitable for all kind of inks, mounted on eco-friendly beech wood from german origin.
Besides of my love for stamps and prints, I like cake for breakfast, singing cats and birds, polar bears and childhood stories. I like to think of my work as a tribute to every day's beauty. It's all about love, respect and dedication.
Thank you, Dankeschoen!"


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I'm squeezing in a city sights from a couple weeks ago when my parents were here. We ate at Puckett's Boat House in downtown Franklin for lunch, and liked it so much that we made reservations to return the next night for dinner and live music. We all enjoyed the classic Southern food and a really cool atmosphere.
On our first visit, I had already eaten lunch so of course I had pie… the key lime was so good! You could tell the whipped cream was homemade and the crust was decadent – I couldn't even finish the whole piece.
Dinner was even better, especially with some live music in the background. Best coconut shrimp I've had in a long time!
Great night, fun times! And of course it was great to spend time with my parents once again – my favorite part of moving closer to home!
More city sights coming soon as we explore the Nashville area!


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Do I Have a Drug or Alcohol Problem?
One of the scariest things for many teens is realizing that they have a problem with drug or alcohol abuse. However, sometimes you might not realize how serious your problem has become. If you have friends and family members who try to tell you that you have a teen substance abuse problem, it might mean that you need to stop and think about how often you use drugs and alcohol, as well as figure out the reasons why you use them. And when you decide that it is time to get clean, there some different ways you can get help.
Signs of a teen drinking or drug problem
If you are concerned about your use of alcohol and drugs, you can get an idea of whether or not you need help by carefully evaluating your behaviors. Here are some of the signs that you may be developing a substance abuse problem with alcohol, drugs or both:
- Drugs and/or alcohol become a way to relax or forget your problems.
- Withdrawal from and resentment towards family and friends.
- Declining grades.
- Spending a lot of time figuring out how to get drugs or alcohol.
- More money problems, since you need it to buy drugs and alcohol.
- Gradual withdrawal from activities you used to like, replacing them with drug or alcohol use


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by Greg Hunt
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Effective leadership during a church's unexpected situational crises can make the difference as to whether things get better or worse. This course provides best-practices guidance for leading during, after, and even before crisis strikes. Putting Christ and mission at the center of the conversation, Hunt examines what happens when crisis strikes and how congregational leaders can prepare for future crises, navigate through current ones, and transform crises into opportunities for congregational learning and development.
We have made a special pricing of this non-credit version of this course order to make this course available to individual people or groups of clergy, lay leaders, and congregants of churches in small study groups. Christian College and TransformingTheChurch have endeavored to make this course as RELEVANT and as ACCESSIBLE to as many people as possible. Our goal is foster a broad understanding of personal finance as a basis for creating the capacity for generosity. We offer this course to the Church and Her Servants with hopes that you can participate. Group discounts are also available for study groups of three or more.
The special low price of this course also allows people to try our online courses without significant investment in their on-going adult education.
This course, "Leading Congregations through Crisis," is one of our video-only courses consisting of six high-quality video lectures from Greg Hunt. All video lectures are delivered as streaming video to media players embedded into each lecture's page in a dedicated Virtual Classroom.
We recommend that you also purchase the course's textbook as part of your study of this subject. You will get the most out of this course by using the videos and the book together. Study both at your own pace.
For the price of registration, you will receive 120 days of unlimited access to this course's Virtual Classroom and all of its included videos and other class materials. You may come and go into this course's online Virtual Classroom as often as you wish.
This course is designed for both individuals and small groups who wish to learn more about the wise management of person finance. The course makes an excellent small-group study or a church-wide study. The material is condensed enough to be taught in a half-day workshop format still allowing plenty of tie for group discussions. The price of the course is purposely low enough to allow each member of the group to purchase their own access to the course materials to study individually either before or after a group meeting.
This a distance-learning course that can be completed online without the need for travel; either across town or to another city. The course can be taken from a home, office or even a coffee shop. All you need is a web browser and a broadband Internet connection. The course can be successfully used by people with only the most basic of computer skills.
Access this course from anywhere; at home, at the office or when out on the run. You can access our course videos 24x7 from anywhere you choose; you can in complete control. We fully support desktop devices as well as mobile devices like smartphones and tablets. The responsive design of all of our web pages and video players will automatically size our materials and rearrange page regions to fit best the particular device you choose to use. Included in this support is our Adaptive Streaming technology that will automatically and dynamically adjust our streaming speed to fit best your particular broadband connection. Go as slow as 3G wireless connections or as fast as fiber-to-the-home connections allow. Rest assured that for any device or connection speed you elect to use, we will support it to the best possible quality the device allows.
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Dr. Gregory L. Hunt is a highly-regarded speaker, consultant, and writer. He leverages his wide-ranging work in the worlds of church, community, business, academia, counseling, and relationship education to help people think holistically and purposefully about their lives, relationships, and organizations.
In September, 2009, after 30+ years of pastoral ministry, Greg transitioned into full-time work as President of Directions, Inc., a non-profit he and his wife, Priscilla, formed to serve people as they lead their organizations, relationships, and lives.
Greg's book, Leading Congregations through Crisis, was recognized by the Academy of Parish Clergy as one of the top ten parish ministry books of 2012. His first book, Blackbird Singing in the Dead of Night: What to Do When God Won't Answer, was released in October 2011, achieving international bestseller status on Amazon.com. A second edition was released in 2013 with expanded support for personal and group study.


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As the leading supplier of e-textbooks, RedShelf can help you download the books you need—which are accessible anytime and anywhere—while saving up to 60%.
About RedShelf
RedShelf allows you to rent or buy e-textbooks directly from their site, while saving up to 60% off retail prices. This includes digital content from the world's leading academic publishers, trade publishers, and even self-published content.
Think you'll have to download huge files? RedShelf helps you avoid this with their cloud-based reader, which allows you to access your content on any internet-enabled device (including laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones), anywhere and anytime.
But does this mean RedShelf is right for you? Should you even consider digital textbooks?
To answer all your important questions, we'll begin by taking a closer look at how RedShelf works.
How to Use RedShelf
Signing up for a RedShelf account is free and easy. All you have to do is enter your first and last names, email address, and password. Afterward, you'll need to verify your account by clicking on a link contained in a confirmation email.
When you're ready to begin browsing, you can search for textbooks on RedShelf by ISBN, title, or keyword. Find what you need? Depending on the title, you'll be able to choose between 60, 90, 120, and 180-day rental plans, or you can purchase lifetime access.
Pro tip: Before making a purchase, you'll be able to see if the e-textbook comes with digital notes or study tools, if you'll be able to access the content offline (and how much), as well as how many pages can be printed.
After making purchases, these titles will appear on your Shelf (the main "hub" of your RedShelf account), where they're available for easy access from any internet-enabled device.
Inside the e-textbook, you'll find that it's laid out much like a regular textbook, including a table of contents. But you'll also be able to use page arrows to navigate manually, enter a specific page number, or perform a keyword search.
Each digital textbook will also include annotation tools like bookmarks and the ability to highlight, leave comments, and even make drawings.
Clearly, there are some advantages to digital textbooks (we'll come back around to this momentarily). Is one of these advantages price?
Comparing RedShelf's Pricing with Traditional Textbooks
At the time of our research, RedShelf's e-textbook pricing ranged between $30 and $200 each. As with traditional textbooks, the higher priced items tended to be larger volumes focused on sciences (biology, psychology, etc.), while the lower end generally focused on English and the humanities.
But are they a good deal compared to traditional paper-based textbooks?
Comparison #1
The 8th edition of A Writer's Reference by Diana Hacker and Nancy Sommars was priced between $28.87 (60-day rental) and $51.67 (full purchase) on RedShelf at the time of our research.
For this same paper-based edition, the lowest price we were able to find elsewhere online was $59.99. So if you wanted to make a full purchase, it seems like RedShelf would be the way to go in this instance.
Comparison #2
On the other hand, Managerial Accounting, Tools for Business Decision Making, 6th edition by Jerry J. Weygandt, was priced between $65.52 (90-day rental) and $87.50 (full purchase).
Elsewhere online, we found this same textbook available for as little as $6.47 (used), and as little as $31 for digital copies through other similar companies.
So in this instance, it appears that RedShelf might not be the least expensive option, by a fairly wide margin.
In any case, if you're not satisfied with your purchase, RedShelf offers a 14-day refund policy, as long as you haven't read more than 10% of the book. In order to request a refund, you'll need to contact customer service at 888-622-9838.
Now that we've discussed prices, let's discuss the company itself.
RedShelf's Online Student Reputation
RedShelf is based out of Chicago, IL and has been in business since 2012.
There was very little available about RedShelf online at the time of our research (or about its parent company Virdocs Software, LLC), which is surprising, since RedShelf positions themselves as the "leading supplier of digital learning materials." Neither was listed with the Better Business Bureau.
This lack of online feedback is even more surprising when you consider that, according to a 2014 Crain's article, the company had signed contracts with four of the top five textbook publishers. Clearly, the company has a positive reputation within the industry and a track record of success, but it seemed odd that there weren't any student reviews.
DigitalBookWorld.com claims that RedShelf was originally started by two college kids from Detroit, including CEO Greg Fenton and CFO Tim Haitaian. Here, COO Tom Scotty was quoted as saying, "We help lower the cost to students and we help educational publishers and institutional bookstores realize new revenue streams."
RedShelf was also named a Top 100 Finalist for the 2015 Chicago Innovation Awards "for its innovative eReader software platform."
Outside of RedShelf, are there other options out there for renting or buying digital textbooks?
Other Digital Textbook Retailers
In short, there are a lot. To see for yourself, type the phrase "digital textbook," "e-textbook," or "digital textbook rental" into any search engine, and you'll receive dozens of relevant results. This includes stiff competition from industry behemoths like Amazon and Barnes & Noble, as well as from smaller companies like CourseSmart.com, Chegg.com, DigitalTextbooks.com, and more.
In fact, the competition is so stiff that RedShelf doesn't appear on the first page for any of these search terms.
The bottom line? Digital textbooks can make your life easier, but it's important to research all your options for where to purchase them.
Speaking of making your life easier, what are some other benefits (as well as drawbacks) for e-textbooks?
Pros and Cons of E-Textbooks
The Amazon Kindle was only released in 2007, and was immediately a hit. In fact, it sold out in just over 5 hours, and remained out of stock for months. Clearly, there was a great deal of consumer demand.
Since then, just about every publisher imaginable has jumped on the digital bandwagon, so it's no surprise that digital textbooks have become increasingly popular. But are they right for you?
Digital Textbook Pros
Perhaps the biggest advantage over traditional textbooks is the price of e-textbooks—especially if you're thinking about renting instead of buying.
Convenience is another big factor. You won't have to lug around heavy books all over campus, and if you need to download a book during a 2am cram session, you'll be able to do so immediately.
Digital Textbook Cons
On the other hand, most e-textbooks may not come with CDs, music, DVDs, access codes, or lab manuals, although this is often the case if you purchase used paper-based textbooks.
You'll also be required to purchase an electronic device to view RedShelf's textbooks, such as a laptop or handheld device, which can further increase your overall costs.
Speaking of which, you'll need internet access to view your e-textbook's content, although some of these allow you limited access, even if you're not connected to the internet.
Did you access your digital textbook on your laptop before heading to class, but forgot to log out? Since you can only view RedShelf's content on one device at a time, you could be out of luck if you need to reopen the book once you're in class.
Also, although the number is always growing, RedShelf only has agreements with 340 college bookstores in 23 states (mostly concentrated in CA, OR, WA, UT, MN, GA, IA, WI, MI, OH, PA, NY, and CT).
Finally, there can sometimes be less than a $20 difference between renting an e-textbook through RedShelf, and purchasing lifetime access. And as we noted above, they may not always be the least expensive option.
Is RedShelf Right for You?
There are a whole lot of companies out there similar to RedShelf, each vying for your attention (and your money). Of these, perhaps the biggest advantage related to RedShelf is their industry-recognized eReader platform, which can allow you to access content anywhere and at any time.
Despite this recognition, RedShelf might not always be your best (or cheapest) options, so be sure to do your research before making your decision.
Highlighting is sub par, searching shows "unnamed chapter" and no page
Horrible. The highlighting will "over highlight" and highlight sections that you didn't want. When you search the book for a phrase or seeking other information, the results show "unknown chapter" and do not even supply a page number. There are also no active links in the book that will take you to Westlaw so that you can review the case. No quizzes or other ways to test yourself. This needs to be rectified by the company ASAP if they want to continue to sell ebooks. Next time, I may just go old school and order the hard copy.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Dec 30, 2019
Hi Angel - Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We've noted all of your suggestions and have already been in the process of making some of the improvements mentioned here. If you ever have any questions or additional feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Worst eBook I have ever used
Absolutely the most tedious and worthless eBook I have ever used. You have to wait for your browser to make an internet connection to load the next page. It's absolutely infuriating and a complete waste of time. Going to my bookstore to buy a hardcopy. Do not give your money to this company.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Mar 4, 2019
Hi John, sorry to hear about the troubles with loading. Depending on the size of the source file, loading between sections shouldn't extend past three seconds (you should expect the same load times as any other website). Our Customer Experience Team has some tips and tricks to help any speedbumps you might hit, if you haven't already made a return: solve.redshelf.com.
Do not.
The user interface of this e-book is absolutely terrible. I cannot wrap my head around how difficult these guys make it to interact with this book.
For starters:
1. I am sick and tired of having to wait for the next page to load and not being able to use my keyboard to at least click through. The solution to this would be to allow continuous scrolling and just have, at least...at a minimum, each chapter loaded at a time with continuous scrolling.
2. Number one reminds me of something...oh yeah, there are no chapters that we can select on! I have to find the broad section and then click through each individual page until I find the chapter that I desire.
3. It would be very great if those boxes were not hovering over my reading material. They are in the way and are a complete inconvenience.
If I would have known about this prior to ordering the e-book from RedShelf, I would have not done so. I have had this book for one day now and cannot believe this is what I have to deal with. I will be looking for a return if possible because this is not worth it. I will be looking elsewhere.
This is my review that I sent to the company. Book reading: Human Anatomy Labratory.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Nov 12, 2018
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10% offline access
I always purchase ebooks for my schooling. It makes things very easy and I am able to open my laptop anywhere and begin reading. RedShelf advertises this, which is technically true. However, you have to choose which portion of the book you want to have access to offline. So if I decide to do an assignment that may have me jumping from chapter to chapter and am offline, then I simply can't. I was not aware of this prior to purchasing all my textbooks and would have simply gone with another, possibly slightly more expensive, provider.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
RedShelf is the best
RedShelf has great prices, a large selection and superb customer service and technical support. Thank you Redshelf.com for making my student life and personal life better with your books!
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend


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What do you go for?
Generally nowadays, most sports that I've seen in person in my life, I've seen both pre, and post transition. In fact I cant think of one that I've only seen post transition in truth. There are a few, that I only saw live in school years, because of being on school teams, so in those days, annual trips gave me the chance. The two I remember strongly are tennis at Wimbledon (I wasnt any good, but hardly anyone played, so others got the chance to go, to fill the coach), and athletics, because despite all my physical limitations, there was something about me, and a shot putt, that just clicked for a couple of years, so…Crystal Palace, for some competition saw me there once. The only other two that ring a bell in that sense, are football, because of course when I was young, all boys were expected to go to the game, so I had that initiation of life in my time. I cant see me ever going now, in truth, but never say never, and all that…
The other, and probably only sport that I havent been to post transition, and think that it might be fun to do so, is horse racing. Not because I have any great interest in the sport nowadays, but purely and simply because I think it would be fun, just once, to get dressed up nicely, and taken to the races. Or at least go, if nothing else. In truth, I cant remember the last time I went to the races in this country. I'm guessing it would be Newbury, at some point in 2001, as I working there at the time. In fact, I have been to 1 meeting since then, but it was in the US, at Philadelphia Park, and even that must be about 10 years ago, or more. That was fun, no entry fees! To be honest, I suspect that one of the reasons I havent yet fulfilled my ambition to go to the races in a nice dress, and shoes, is the cost of entry to meetings over here, especially the bigger ones. Yes, Yorkshire sensibilities with money, and spending it, probably play a part in that call.
There is also the factor that one of the major reasons for going to the races is the gambling side of it, and lets face it, I'm a once a year punter now, so…is it a silly thing to want to do? I guess its just one of those silly, completing the circle of life things that I feel I would love to do?
So what brought all this on, you ask? Well, most of my race going has been less than major meetings, with just one little exception, the Punchestown Festival, in Ireland. Yes, that started today. In truth, I watched one race, the fun one. Yes, the one over the cross country course, much more fun than standard racing lol! I went there a few times in the 90's, never been back since, and now probably never will! Likewise, the only course I've never been to, that I would love to go to, is a quirky one. Yes, Laytown, on the beach. I know, you wouldnt wear a nice dress to go there, lol! Still would be on my dream list, but likely to go no further now, I suspect?
Will I complete that circle in life, who knows? If you asked me honestly, probably not. So many reasons its silly to want to do it, and just the one that makes me want to do it, but I'm sure unless I get free tickets somehow, will not get done, ah well. But, maybe…? All the same, dont expect me to wear heels, if I do! 😛 As for Royal Ascot, I really dont think so! Please, me, in a silly hat?
Fine, what would I go to the races for, but to be one of those beautiful dames, of course! So, 30's musical time…
A different kind of jump race
So alright, just for once, lets talk about the literal side of work, some horse racing. To the thoroughly uninitiated amongst you, there are 2 types of horse racing, flat racing, where the horses gallop, and never see an obstacle on the course, and then there is national hunt (or jumps) racing, where yes, you've guessed it, lots of obstacles in the way of fences and hurdles which have to be jumped, without losing their jockeys in the process.
Technically, within the latter area, there is something that is just ever so slightly different, called cross country racing. There are only 2 tracks in the UK and Ireland where this takes place, and both are holding races over those courses this weekend, Cheltenham and Punchestown. A lot of the fences are similar, though banks (like running up a hill, then back down again) are certainly not seen in normal races. Punchestown goes a step further, and even has a water splash, and used to have a stone wall too, but judging by the film (end of blog), the Health & Safety people have done away with that?
I would actually imagine its as close as we get to the original form of steeplechasing across fields, between 2 steeples nowadays?
Some horses have fits when they see these strange fences, others love them! Some Irish horses only run in cross country races! The most famous example of that over the years was a horse called Risk Of Thunder, who won so many of them, the race at Punchestown this weekend is named after him!
Being honest, apart from the big races, these are my main form of interest in horse racing nowadays, and hopefully I get to see at least part of the fun between calls this weekend. To play the pun on Star Trek, its horse racing, but not as we know it lol!
Anyway, as an example of this magical mayhem, I include film of the most famous of these races each year, the La Touche Cup, this years version in fact, with quite a rousing finish.


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About Tim Davis
Power broker and lifelong Hamptons resident Tim Davis boasts an accomplished 39-year real estate career listing and selling some of the finest properties on the East End. Known as an expert in the marketplace, he continues to reign among the most select, sought after top Hamptons Brokers in the industry; plus he consistently ranks among the Top 25 Agents in Volume in the United States. In his exemplary career, Tim has sold over $4 billion of Hamptons real estate, ranging from luxury estate homes and oceanfront properties to village cottages and bay-front retreats. Tim's global network has grown to include affiliations in other markets including John Taylor International, Verzon and Leading Estates of the World; just to name a few. These relationships enable his clients to reap the benefit of exposing their properties to a vast International audience. At the same time, it provides for him sharing a wealth of knowledge to both buyer and seller that only 39 years of experience can provide.
With sales volume in over $1.75 Billion occurred during 2012 through 2018, Tim successfully negotiated over $4 Billion in sales while achieving record prices for both waterfront and interior properties for his clients with some notable sales such as The Ted Forstmann Oceanfront Estate, The Founder of "Snapple", Arnold Greenberg Estate on Meadow Lane, An oceanfront home in East Hampton for nearly $35m, "Westerly", The Estate of Howard Gittis at the record sale price of $38.5m. He also procured the buyer for his co-exclusive listing, Wooldon Manor, which was listed for $100m and closed for $75m which the following year he sold for $82m. The oceanfront home used for filming the movie "Something's Gotta Give" Tim sold at a record price of $41m – for a home on 2 acres. Tim's success has continued with the sale of the Nash Estate on Mecox Bay, an Oceanfront residence on Squabble Lane, "Gardenside" for the third time with a closing price of $24M and the largest land sale in Amagasett of 33+ Acres, The Fleetwood Compound, which was listed for $19.85M
Prior to his association with Corcoran, Tim was a former principal of the leading boutique Hamptons real estate brokerage firm, Allan Schneider Associates. He and his two partners sold the company (which grew under his leadership to 12 offices with 350 agents and $1.2 billion in annual sales) to NRT/Realogy, the parent company of The Corcoran Group, in August 2006.
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I had the opportunity to takeover the official Fodor's Travel Guides Instagram account to show you around one of my favorite corners of the world, Italia. Enjoy!
Hello friends and travelers! My name is Nastasia and I am the founder of @DameTraveler, a women's travel blog with a mission to inspire ladies to travel more, do more and be more. Today I will be giving you a tour of the beautiful country we all know and love- Italia. We will begin by starting at the top of the boot and work our way down south. First stop: Venice! While eating dinner at a charming restaurant in Venice is a great idea (also a pricey one), having a picnic is just as awesome. The Rialto market is just the place to go to prep for it! #fodorsonthego #venice #Italy #travel A photo posted by fodorstravel (@fodorstravel) on
@dametraveler back again with #fodorsonthego. Next stop: Florence! One of my favorite things about Florence is the color scheme. You constantly feel like you're walking in an old Italian foreign film. Warm tones combined with a splash of color from flowers hanging from the windows or colored doors and shutters are sure to awaken your senses. Florence is a special place. If you're looking for a romantic viewpoint- head over to Piazza Michelangelo where you will find stunning views overlooking the entire city. #Florence #italy #travel #traveltuesday
Hello, Nastasia of @DameTraveler here back again with #fodorsonthego. Our next stop is Rome and its just as magical by night as it is by day- especially in the summertime. The nightlife heats up and the streets are filled with people hanging out in bars spilling over into the streets. Piazza Trilussa is a perfect example. There, you will find beautiful Italians arm in arm, gathering around the piazza livin' la bella vita. #Rome #italy #traveltuesday A photo posted by fodorstravel (@fodorstravel) on
@DameTraveler back again and we are making our way down the Italian boot from Rome to Sorrento. The best way to get to the Amalfi Coast from Rome is by train and ferry boat. Hop on a train from the Termini station, which will take you right into Napoli after a short 1 hour ride. Once you get to Napoli, hop into a cab where you will arrive to the Port of Naples. The ferry boat can take you to either Sorrento, Capri, Positano or Amalfi. I would recommend starting at the beginning with Sorrento and making your way down to the other towns after you've explored each one! #sorrento #fodorsonthego #italy #traveltuesday
@DameTraveler back again with #fodorsonthego! Once you've gotten the chance to explore the seaside city of Sorrento, head over to the splendid island of Capri where you will take a funicular up to the main piazza. While the hustle and bustle of the main island area is eexciting, head on up to Anacapri where you will discover a quieter side to the island. It also happens to be the place where most of the locals live. Don't forget to have lunch at Ristorante Michel'angelo and be sure to try their linguine limone- quite possibly the most delicious meal my taste buds have ever experienced! #Capri #italy #travel A photo posted by fodorstravel (@fodorstravel) on
Positano is a short 30 minute ferry ride from the Island of Capri and is absolutely worth the trip. It is one of the more popular towns with its stunning pastel buildings cascading down the mountain and iconic hotels like Le Sirenuse featured in films such as 'Only You' starring Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey, Jr. @dametraveler #fodorsonthego #italy #positano
@Dametraveler back again with #fodorsonthego as we make our way from Positano to Amalfi. You can get to the town of Amalfi by bus, taxi or ferry boat. This town is quite special to me. My husband and I married in the 9th century Duomo di Sant'Andrea located in the heart of this town back in October of 2013. Although the main center is quite small, it has a stunning beach and a mystery about it that makes it unforgettable. For an authentic Italian dining experience, search for Taverna Degli Apostoli ristorante, hidden right below the duomo. #amalfi #italy A photo posted by fodorstravel (@fodorstravel) on
And our last stop for #fodorsonthego is….Ravello! After my husband and I married in the Amalfi Cathedral, we celebrated with friends and family at the beautiful @hotelcaruso perched all the way atop a cliff with views from its stunning infinity pool. Ravello is a peaceful, artsy town full of stunning gardens and beautiful views. Stroll through the gardens of Villa Cimbrone and stop to take it all in. Italy is surely incomparable and of you ever visit, it will surely leave a lasting, lifelong impression on you. Hope you enjoyed this takeover, feel free to visit my women's travel blog, @dametraveler and you can follow along my own travels by visiting @nastasiaspassport! Grazie! #ravello #italy A photo posted by fodorstravel (@fodorstravel) on


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NAGPUR: Lakadganj police on Wednesday evening rescued a bruised and battered 16-year-old victim of human trafficking from city's notorious red-light locality Ganga Jamuna. The girl, a native of Kota in Rajasthan, was sold to the flesh trade racket for Rs 10,000. In city's brothel, she was forced to entertain clients or else starve and face torture.
Her parents, in connivance with flesh trade racketeers from red-light locality, had sent the girl into prostitution. Police have registered an offence against the parents Babarao Chaitrawat and Munnibai along with a woman identified as Jantabai, after recording statement of the girl. Shockingly, the girl was told by her parents 'to work hard' when she was leaving for Nagpur with Jantabai who paid the money to parents.