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- "Harness the power of electricity and keep your enemies on their toes with SHOCK JOCKEY!"
- ― Fink Manufacturing advertisement
Shock Jockey is one of the Vigors featured in BioShock Infinite, created and sold by Fink Manufacturing. It grants Booker DeWitt the power to manipulate electricity in the form of charged crystals. Casting the Vigor will shock a single target, temporarily stunning them and doubling their damage intake, while charging the Vigor will instead throw a cluster of purple crystals across the target area for double the Salts cost, shocking anyone who comes in their vicinity. Enemies in contact with water take critical damage from the electricity. Shock Jockey can also be used to activate certain machines and unlock previously inaccessible areas. Enemies killed while electrified will turn to ash, leaving behind a lootable lockbox. Shock Jockey is less potent on Motorized Patriots and Handymen, and completely ineffective against the Siren.
BioShock InfiniteEdit
- Main article: BioShock Infinite
Shock Jockey is the fifth Vigor the player obtains, and is the main objective of the Hall of Heroes level, where Booker and Elizabeth set out to retrieve a sample from Cornelius Slate in order to power the gondola to The First Lady in Soldier's Field.
Vigor CombosEdit
- Electrifying an enemy under the effects of Possession will turn them into a walking Tesla coil, causing them to shock and damage all enemies in their immediate vicinity.
- Shocking a Murder of Crows will infuse the crows with electricity, causing them to shock and damage all enemies around them.
- Electrifying an enemy under the effects of Undertow or casting Undertow at a shocked enemy will deal critical damage to the target, killing most non-Heavy Hitter foes in a single combo. Additionally, enemies can be pulled into Shock Jockey traps with the Vigor for similar effects. If the victim survives the ordeal, they'll remain briefly vulnerable to damage and can be more easily finished off.
- Using Charge on a shocked enemy will deal them double damage, killing most standard foes instantly if the charge was held for long enough.
- Shocked enemies will take double damage from Devil's Kiss, which can be used to eliminate priority targets and clear an area of toughened foes if the player purchased the Shock Chain Aid upgrade.
Combat StrategyEdit
- Shock Jockey is most effective when used in conjunction with weapons that deal damage in bursts, such as the Hand Cannon, Volley Guns, Shotguns and Sniper Rifle, as they are capable of downing most electrified enemies in a single shot.
- Shock Jockey's damage increase stacks multiplicatively with the increased damage from critical hits. As the two are themselves damage multipliers, a single headshot or other critically damaging attack can cause massive damage even to Heavy Hitters.
- If there are any bodies of water around, try to lure enemies into them before shocking them for massive damage. Alternatively, lay a Shock Jockey trap cluster on top of the water beforehand.
- Shock Jockey can be instantly reapplied to enemies who break from the stun, letting the player take down priority targets without them being able to fight back.
- The exceptions to the above are the Motorized Patriot, Handyman and Siren: Motorized Patriots remain stunned for only three quarters of the duration, Handymen are only briefly staggered and the Siren is immune to the Vigor's effects. Though it is still possible to keep a Motorized Patriot or a Handyman under a permanent stun lock, it will end up costing the player much more than would be necessary to kill them.
- Shock Chain Aid is an extremely useful upgrade, as it will literally multiply the Vigor's effects upon every cast. When coupled with area attacks it can be used to clear entire areas at a time, and when used in tandem with Undertow and Undertow Aid their combo becomes by far the most effective in the game, killing multiple enemies near-instantly at very little cost.
- Shock Duration Boost is both cheap and effective, and is especially useful when taking on Heavy Hitters, as they will be stunned for double the time.
- Though the Motorized Patriot is resistant to the stunning effect, as stated above, the electrical damage from this Vigor bypasses its armor, making it possible to kill one with two or three standard, unupgraded direct shots.
- You can electrify water puddles (or other bodies of water) with the Vigor, electrifying enemies.
Recommended GearEdit
- Blood to Salt will refill the player's Salts upon killing an enemy. If both the Shock Chain Aid and Undertow Aid upgrades have been purchased and both Vigors are used in tandem, this will almost invariably grant the player more Salts than the combined cost of the two.
- Executioner's bonuses work in perfect conjunction with Shock Jockey, greatly increasing the player's effectiveness in melee.
- Ghost Posse/Ghost Soldier can be used to summon weapon allies upon killing enemies caught in Shock Jockey traps. Though the traps won't kill the enemies outright (save if it were placed on water), trapped enemies can be quickly finished off while they're vulnerable.
- Head Master allows the player to pick off shocked enemies more quickly, as they will be relatively immobile while electrified.
- Nitro Vest will increase the radius of explosive weapons, allowing the player to catch multiple shocked enemies at a time with a single explosive round if Shock Chain Aid has been purchased.
- Overkill shocks enemies around a target killed with excessive damage, essentially functioning as a free Shock Chain Aid upgrade. It can also be used to extend the range of the Vigor even after said upgrade has been purchased.
- Quick Handed will minimize reloading times when attacking shocked enemies, allowing the player to make the most of the Vigor's effects.
- Rising Bloodlust is particularly effective when killing shocked enemies with weapons that deal continuous damage, as every subsequent target will die in less time than the previous victim.
- Shock Jacket provides the very same electrifying effects as Shock Jockey.
- Storm will prolong the effects of Shock Jockey after killing a shocked enemy, increasing the Vigor's effectiveness per cast.
- Tunnel Vision is especially effective against shocked targets, as the player will be at leisure to aim at them while they are unable to retaliate.
- Urgent Care will allow the player to at least partially recharge their Shields while nearby enemies are stunned.
Pre-Release Images and Concept ArtEdit
Behind the ScenesEdit
- This ability is the successor to the Electro Bolt Plasmid from BioShock and BioShock 2, and is almost identical to it in functionality. In early trailers and screenshots, it was also identical in appearance, with the crystals growing from the skin only being added later.
- Shock Jockey is a play on the radio term shock jock, used to describe disc jockeys whose mannerisms come off as offensive to their listeners. Its bottle, on the other hand, features a jockey riding a lightning bolt.
- The icon appears to be the Hand of Zeus holding a bolt of thunder. Zeus is also mentioned by the Veni! Vidi! Vigor! vending machine.
- Shock Jockey is also named Volt Swarm in the game's files.
- The Welcome Center at the Soldier's Field boardwalk features a shutter gate powered by a Shock Jockey machine. When Booker walks close to it, the machine shorts out and the gate shuts. Once Booker has obtained the aforementioned Vigor in the Hall of Heroes, he can return to the Welcome Center, where he can use the ability on the machine to power it back up. However, when done, the gate still doesn't open.
- Automated Stallions are powered by Shock Jockey.
- In the downloadable content Clash in the Clouds, Shock Jockey can be purchased from the vending machines in the Columbian Archeological Society for 500 Silver Eagles.
Burial at Sea - Episode 1Edit
- Main article: Burial at Sea - Episode 1
Shock Jockey makes a return as a drinkable Plasmid in the BioShock Infinite downloadable content Burial at Sea - Episode 1. Since Shock Jockey functions the same as the Electro Bolt Plasmid, it can also be cast on short-circuited switches to unlock doors just like in BioShock and BioShock 2. This version uses more EVE than its Columbian counterpart uses Salts. Also, unlike the Columbian version of Shock Jockey, enemies killed with the Rapture variant do not turn to ash.
|Plasmids/Vigors in the BioShock series
|Plasmids in BioShock
|Cyclone Trap · Electro Bolt · Enrage · Hypnotize Big Daddy · Incinerate! · Insect Swarm · Security Bullseye · Sonic Boom · Target Dummy · Telekinesis · Winter Blast
|Plasmids in BioShock 2
|Cyclone Trap · Decoy · Electro Bolt · Hypnotize · Incinerate! · Insect Swarm · Scout · Security Command · Telekinesis · Winter Blast · Summon Eleanor
|Gravity Well (Minerva's Den)
|Plasmids in BioShock 2 Multiplayer
|Aero Dash · Electro Bolt · Geyser Trap · Houdini · Incinerate! · Insect Swarm · Telekinesis · Winter Blast
|Vigors in BioShock Infinite
|Bucking Bronco · Charge · Devil's Kiss · Murder of Crows · Possession · Return to Sender · Shock Jockey · Undertow
|Plasmids and Vigors in Burial at Sea - Episode 1 and Burial at Sea - Episode 2
|Bucking Bronco · Devil's Kiss · Ironsides · Old Man Winter · Peeping Tom · Possession · Shock Jockey
|Removed Plasmids from BioShock
|Aggressor Irritant · Parasitic Healing · Sanctuary · Speed Booster · Teleportation

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Rihanna shares "FourFiveSeconds" Video with Kanye West and Paul McCartney
[It's] classic, it's iconic – just like The fucking Beatles.
– Rihanna
On Tuesday morning, Rihanna shared the simple, Inez and Vinoodh-directed music video for her breezy new single with Kanye West and Paul McCartney, "FourFiveSeconds." Reflecting the song's minimalist structure, the video doesn't try to do much, unlike the off-kilter and touching video Spike Jonze recently made for Kanye. But it's still pretty, looking like a photoshoot where our three stars are rocking a badass all-denim look. Check it out below:
There's still no word on either Rihanna or Kanye's new albums. Reports that Paul McCartney was producing both of them have been disputed, though Kanye has hinted that there are more songs with the former Beatle on the horizon. Stay tuned.


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Categorize your income against the relevant item. The income heads can be of following.
Before filing Tax you should know which documents you need to keep in hand in order to find out your tax-amount. You should identify the sources of income and place them under the right income heads. Here is a list of documents to be maintained.
Form 16
Form 12 BA
Profit/loss account, Balance sheet
TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) certificates
Advance tax challans
Particulars of tenants, including their PAN
TDS certificate 4Gross rent received
Advance tax challans
Contract notes
Advance tax challans
Sale/purchase documents of moveable/immoveable assets
All documents related to income
TDS certificates
Advance tax paid
Add up your earnings from the five income heads to arrive at total taxable income. To get your total taxable income, you will have to subtract the standard tax deductions (Section 80) from the gross income.
Add up all your Section 80C and non-80C deductions and minus it from your gross total income.
If you are paying house rent it is exempted from tax up to a certain limit. Similarly, leave travel allowance is also not taxable but only for a certain number of journeys in certain number of years. Reimbursement of medical expenditure incurred by you and your family is tax-free up to Rs 15,000 per annum. All reimbursements need to be supported by bills. Then there are perquisites that should be reduced up to a certain limit. These are usually in the form of accommodation, car and concessional loans. Apart from this premium for group medical and term insurance paid by your employer escapes the tax net. However, you need not worry about calculating all this. Your employer will give you Form 12BA, which will show the value of your perks as part of your salary.
To get the Total Income on which the tax is to be paid reduce the total deductions from the gross total income. The income from house property and capital gains are taxable. Your total tax liability may stand reduced if some tax has been deducted at source (TDS). Subtract TDS from your total tax liability to get the final amount to be paid as tax.
In case you have income from a business or you are in a profession, the excess of gross receipts over expenses incurred to earn it will be taxed under this head. A person earning his living in a profession such as law, medicine, engineering, architecture or technical consultancy, whose total gross receipts from that profession exceed Rs 1.5 lakh per annum, is required to maintain books of accounts.
Usually, any income that does not fall under the four heads of income mentioned above is taxed under this head. Examples of such income are, interest earned on bank fixed deposits, savings account and National Savings Certificates. Now that you have the numbers right, you can proceed to the final act of actually filing your taxes.
Individual taxpayers are categorized as General, Women and Senior Citizens. Identify your category and check out your tax liability according to the tax slab applicable for assessment year 2012-13 or financial year 2011-12
Based on your income sources, you need to choose your ITR form. Once the documents and the calculations are done, the process of filing tax enters the final phase. The return form that you would need to fill will depend on your income sources :
a) ITR-1
b) ITR-2
c) ITR-4
ITR-1: For individuals having income from salary, pension and interest earned in the financial year
ITR-2: In addition to the above income sources, income from capital gains, income/loss from house property and income from any other source
ITR-4: For all individuals having income from a business or profession
Subtract your TDS from the tax liability that you computed earlier to ascertain if you are still to pay any taxes. If you still have a tax liability, get hold of Form 280, fill it up and deposit it in any bank along with the tax payable in cash or cheque before filing your returns. You can also pay this through Internet banking. In both cases, you will get a receipt number, which has to be quoted in the ITR form. You can file your returns offline or online. However, before doing so, check whether you still have a tax liability
I Under the offline method, you will have two options -- you may either submit the ITR form at the nearest income tax office (ITO) after filling it up yourself, or you may get a CA or a tax return preparer (TRP) to do it for you. You may also take help from the public relations officer of the ITO to fill the form. No documents or investment proofs need to be attached with the form, but remember to bring photocopies or originals with you to the ITO.
Known as e-filing, this method is fast catching up. Filing returns online is compulsory for companies, but optional for salaried individuals. In the future it will become compulsory for individuals with a certain level of income, so it may not be a bad idea to familiarize yourself with the process.


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When Lee Jordan arrived at the ballfield that bears his name Monday night, he had an inkling the game would make headlines.
"I just felt good about it," he said.
If anyone knows about making headlines, it's Jordan.
He's the man who set the type for the now-iconic six-inch-tall banner headline for the June 30, 1958, issue of the Anchorage Daily Times announcing Alaska statehood.
He's also the president of the Chugiak-Eagle River Chinooks booster club, and on Monday, he wore a T-shirt bearing the famous headline for the winner-take-all Alaska Baseball League game between the Chinooks and the Anchorage Glacier Pilots at Lee Jordan Field in Chugiak.
"WE'RE IN" reads the headline.
After nine innings of play, Jordan's Chinooks were in too. By beating the Pilots 5-4, Chugiak claimed the final spot in the ABL playoffs that begin Wednesday.
The top-seeded Mat-Su Miners will host the fourth-seeded Chinooks and the second-seeded Anchorage Bucs will host the third-seeded Peninsula Oilers in a pair of three-game series. The winner of each will advance to the championship series beginning Aug. 4.
While the Miners are the two-time defending champions, the Chinooks are newcomers to the ABL playoffs.
The team is sponsored by the Athletes in Action nonprofit Christian fellowship organization. Ever since settling in Chugiak in 2012, the team's booster club president has been Jordan, a community booster who in 1971 founded the Chugiak-Eagle River Star newspaper with his wife Barbara.
A standing-room-only crowd watched Monday as the Chinooks held off the Pilots to secure its playoff berth. Centerfielder Anthony Forte went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBIs and the Chugiak bullpen protected a 5-4 lead after started Bryan Pope left after five innings.
Forte was among 18 players named to earn first-team honors on the all-ABL team announced Tuesday.
Jake Vieth of the Bucs was named the Player of the Year. A left-handed first baseman from Gonzaga, Vieth batted a league-leading .364 with 33 RBIs and six home runs in 38 games.
Getting the nod as the league's top prospect was Mat-Su relief pitcher Bryce Tassin. Tassin, a right-hander from Southeast Louisiana, struck out 26, walked seven and yielded seven earned runs in 22 innings this summer.
Wednesday's games
6 p.m. — Chugiak Chinooks at Mat-Su Miners, Herman Brothers Field
7 p.m. — Peninsula Oilers at Anchorage Bucs, Mulcahy Stadium
First team
First base — Jake Vieth, Bucs
Second base — Ryon Knowles, Pilots
Shortstop — Marc Mumper, Pilots
Third base — Jordan Arruda, Pilots
Catcher — Ryan Koch, Oilers
Utility — Austin Pinorini, Miners
Outfielders — Kona Quiggle, Miners; Brennan Breaux, Bucs; Anthony Forte, Chinooks
Starting pitchers — Adam Seminaris, Bucs; Cole Cook, Pilots; Mike Lopez, Oilers; Ian Churchill, Miners; Jared Reklaitis, Chinooks
Relief pitchers — Bryce Tassin, Miners; Kyle Wullenweber, Bucs; Nathan Bock, Miners.
Closer — Adrian Mardueno, Bucs
Designated hitter — Ryan Koch, Oilers
Player of the Year — Jake Vieth, Bucs
Top Prospect — Bryce Tassin, Miners
Gold Glove — Drew Swift, Miners
Silver Slugger — Jake Vieth, Bucs
Coach of the Year — Ken Hokuf, Bucs
Second team
First base — Spencer Henson, Miners
Second base — Willy Escala, Bucs
Shortstop — Drew Swift, Miners
Third base — JC Correa, Bucs
Catcher — Troy Claunch, Bucs
Outfield — Bailey Collins, Chinooks
Starting pitchers — Casey O'Sullivan, Bucs; Asa Lacy, Miners
Relief pitchers — Andy Almquist, Chinooks; John Altman, Bucs
Closer — River Carbone, Chinooks
Designated hitter — Aaron Walters, Miners


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Cooking Australia's Greatest Pies & Gourmet Pastries at home...
Parker Pies - Great for a quick meal on the run or for that fantastic dinner party when friends come around. Just follow these 3 easy steps!
When cooking our handcrafted Gourmet Pastries and Pies, we recommend that you take the product out of the freezer and place it in your fridge several hours before cooking.
When you're ready to cook:
- Pre-heat your oven to 2200 Celsius.
- When the oven has come to temperature, place the pastries on a greased tray.
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How to beat the summer heat with these fruits and drinks:
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5 Detox drinks for Cleansing and weight loss
It's summer time and we have to keep our body hydrated throughout the day. However, hectic schedules and work deadlines hinder us in taking good care of our body. However, you can easily detox your body in summers, as detoxing your body with drinks is one of the easiest ways …
6 snacks to beat the hunger in a healthy way
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Press Coverage: Cape Town Magazine – 20 June 2015
Winter Glow Restaurant Edition at Shimmy Beach Club
Get ready to shine this cold season with this series of preeminent music and foodie nights at the Mother City's favourite beach club
Get ready to shimmy and shake this winter whilst dining on hearty, comfort food. Voted as Cape Town's best club by Zomato, Shimmy Beach Club is an on-going favourite with the city's cool crowd and it's easy to see why. The club is constantly innovating and its latest offering is testament to this; the Winter Glow series features a selection of top-class DJs who will light up the restaurant and club on Fridays and Saturdays for the next few months (with the exception of July). The Ciroc-sponsored Restaurant Edition (every Friday) promises a relaxed ambiance and plenty of melodic tunes to enhance diners' dinner experiences.
Those who choose to partake in the Winter Glow Restaurant Edition will have the opportunity to experience the new winter menu expertly crafted by Chef Adrian Cook, which features a smorgasbord of foodie delights, from grilled tiger prawns to Gruyere and leak tart with pomegranate reduction, and lamb shank pot with candied butternut. Expect strong Mediterranean and Italian flavours complemented by a Cape Town twist. Alternatively, opt for the Bisquit Set Menu and sample three delectable cognac-inspired courses, including tiger prawn & Bisquit bisque and Bisquit encrusted black pepper fillet.
While tucking in, guests will be serenaded by different DJs every week who'll match the mood of the restaurant with a symphony of background sound. This week (Friday, 26 June 2015), DJ Sox, one of Shimmy's resident DJs, will hit the deck with an array of tunes suited to drinks, dinner and dancing. After dinner, guests are welcome to move onto the Club Edition part of the evening, which has an awesome line-up of music makers to get the night going – look out for EDM guru Minx, the legendary Branny B and Deztract. Shimmy will close from Wednesday, 1 July until Thursday, 30 July, so best you book now otherwise you'll have to wait until Friday, 31 July 2015, when the Winter Glow Editions get going again.
What better way to get warm this winter than by feasting on exceptional food and then dancing along to world-class DJs dropping the beat? Shimmy's Winter Glow Restaurant Edition is the perfect place for a party so grab your friends and family and head to the beach for a night to remember.
Bookings for the Winter Glow Restaurant Edition can be made by email@example.com or calling +27(0)21 200 7778. Keep checking Shimmy's website, Facebook page and app to receive regular updates on the weekly DJ line-up.


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i'm feeling incredible fragile today. considering i only had five drinks last night and was home by twelve i really just can't get my head around it. totally had to go work this morning too, that was not fun at all. i can't wait to get home and have a bath and just sleep it off. i'm so not cut out for the party lifestyle.


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The Volusia County School Academy application submission deadline was January 31, 2020. If you are not zoned for Atlantic High School and would like to understand the variance (School of Choice) process, please visit https://www.vcsedu.org/choice-programs/school-choice-process.
For an complete academy overview, click HERE.
Important Upcoming Academy APPLICATION Dates 2019-20:
- Academy Acceptance/Denial letters e-mailed to families from Academy Directors: 3/6-3/12/20
- Declaration of Intent DUE: 3/27/2020: *In order to secure your spot in the academy, you MUST confirm, in writing/e-mail to the Academy Director your intent to attend AHS and be a member of your chosen Academy (this is especially important for out-of-zone students)!!!
- Future FRESHMAN Family information and registration at AHS: 4/2/2020, 5-7:30 PM
Academy of Law and Government
The ALAG focuses on careers in the areas of law, government and public service, providing information and intern experiences in careers for students who aspire to be lawyers, politicians, police officers, forensic scientists, crime lab technicians, and other law and government related fields.
Directors, Margo Rivera
On Stage: Performing Arts Academy
On Stage aims to inspire and enrich student creativity through an innovative performing arts curriculum. Career focus in the technical and performance aspects of theatre, chorus, and dance connects students to arts and communications-related careers. Performing arts students perform with the All-State Chorus, Disney Candlelight, Surfscape Contemporary Dance Theatre, Fringe Festival, Florida State Thespians and earn superior ratings in Chorus, Dance and Drama county and state assessments.
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Aquaculture, Environmental, and Marine Science (AEMS) Academy
AEMS provides training crucial to Florida's unique environment and prepares students to preserve and protect the earth by working in careers related to aquaculture and environmental services. Students are immersed in ecologically significant projects such as water quality testing, marine life sampling, and invasive species eradication.
Academy Director: Jennifer Spain [email protected]
TESA Academy = Technology, Engineering, Science, and Aeronautics
TESA, in partnership with Embrey Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU), prepares students to fly unmanned vehicles, airplanes, and introduces them to various aerospace careers. Building airplanes and small UAV's; studying weather and aerodynamics are a few of the opportunities of this exciting new academy. Students have the opportunity to earn concurrent college credit on Atlantic's campus.
Academy Director: Kelley Groel
Teaching, Education and Learning (TEAL) Academy
TEAL allows students to explore a career that needs them now more than ever – teaching! Students take coursework related to teaching theory, practice and early childhood development.
Academy Directors: Linda Schultz (Teaching as a Profession Pathway) & Carlee Lucia Bryan (Early Childhood Development Pathway)
Digital Video Academy (DVA)
Work with producers and directors who make REAL TV shows, movies, and web-series! The Digital Video Academy (DVA) energizes and enhances your original thinking and creativity through the use of state-of-the-art, hands-on, HD video production.
Academy Director: Don Brunning [email protected]
Academy of Marketing and Production (AMP)
The Academy of Marketing and Promotions is designed to prepare students for employment and advanced training in the marketing and sales industry. Students will develop hands-on skills in advertising, sales, event management, and entrepreneurship through our school-based enterprises.
Academy Director: Stacey Bell [email protected]
Digital Audio Recording Technology (DART)
The DART (formally known as DAP) Academy will enhance students' skills as musicians, either instrumentally or vocally, through the exploration of studio recording techniques that are used throughout the world. Partnerships with BCU and DSC students will provide hands-on experiences in the recording arts.
Academy Director: Jeff Brown [email protected]
Academy of Gaming and Simulation
The Academy of Gaming and Simulation explores the video game industry and the skills needed to become successful in this highly competitive industry. Working with the latest technologies, students will encounter the fast-paced world of Computer Games, 2D, 3D and Animation, designing and developing game concepts and assets.
Academy Director: Rick Bowrosen [email protected]
Stacey Bell facilitates all CTE programs and the Academies of Atlantic. Please contact Mrs. Bell with any questions or inquiries about the CTE or Academies of Atlantic. [email protected]
AVID is an internationally recognized, college preparatory program designed to support students in the academic middle for success in advanced high school academics, dual enrollment and AP courses, while increasing eligibility and enrollment opportunities in four-year colleges. The program mission is to "close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society". AVID enables students in grades 9 through 12 to succeed in rigorous high school curricula; to enter mainstream activities in school; and to develop a foundation for future college success. As a methodology for accelerating student progress, AVID features a rigorous academic elective course with a sequential curriculum that focuses on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading. Students also have access to tutorials during school hours.
AVID Coordinator: Andrea Cochran [email protected]
Junior ROTC
The Mission of the Air Force JROTC is to "develop citizens of character, dedicated to serving nation and community". Students are encouraged to be involved in the community through extracurricular and social activities. Different themes include: Frontiers in Aviation History; The Science of Flight; Astronomy; and Exploration of Space. Program goals are to instill values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and sense of accomplishment to cadets.
JROTC Captain Will Cooper [email protected]


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The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) was initiated in response to concerns about under-nutrition to "safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's children." The NSLP has now been called upon to address issues of over-consumption of less healthful foods by incorporating the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans into the school meals programs. Project PA, a collaboration between the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Division of Food and Nutrition, and the Penn State University Department of Nutritional Sciences, conducted a state-wide project designed to assist schools with this process and to provide support for the changes with activities targeting students, parents, teachers, school foodservice staff, and others.
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Join Bruce & Mary Lou Mate Aboard The Safari Endeavour with Un-Cruise Adventures!
Departure: February 24, 2018 > Just 9 more cabins available on this sailing!
Where: Baja California
Willamette Intl Travel is holding 25 cabins, but we've already booked 15 on this 2018 sailing to Baja California! This means there are just 9 more left!
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After March 24, we will have to give our unsold cabins back to Un-Cruise. So don't wait! Secure your cabin with a deposit today.
Last December, WIT Agents Barb and Racheal joined UnCruise Adventures to Baja California. Click here to read what they thought!
Our longtime client Bruce Mate has been involved in whale research for over 47 years, mostly at the Marine Mammal Institute in Newport. He's served on the International Whaling Commission for over 30 years and was sent by Exxon to track whales in Siberia. Join him and his wife Mary Lou Mate on this wonderful cruise, which will also be a fundraiser for the MMI foundation and provide scholarships to students.
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JFA Yachts is pleased to announce that Axantha II has been selected as a finalist at the Showboats design Awards 2012 in these 2 categories :
Axantha II finalist at Showboats Design Awards
Axantha II finalist at Showboats Design Awards
Axantha II finalist at Showboats Design Awards
Axantha II finalist at Showboats Design Awards
Axantha II finalist at Showboats Design Awards
- Exterior Design & Styling Award – Displacement Motor Yachts 30m – 60m
- Naval Architecture Award – Motor Yachts
The winners will be announced during a gala evening in Monaco at the Monaco Opera House on June 22.
Designed by the Naval Architect Vripack, Axantha II is by her shape and her profile thought for faraway destination. Her aluminium hull and superstructures, give her a moderate displacement which, combined with reasonably sized engine, allow her to reach a speed of 14.8 knots. A consumption of only 110 litres at 11.5 knots, offers 6795 miles autonomy, ideal for ocean voyage.
The interior layout and passengers flow intend to offer guests the enjoyment of all outdoor aft areas, i.e. the lounges and access to the sea. As for the forward part, it is dedicated for the crew and has direct access to the forward deck. This large and clear forward deck (or tender deck) enables the storage of two 5.6 meter ribs, perfectly equipped for one day expeditions.
The ship, which amounts to no less than 340 square meters of interior arrangements, can comfortably accommodate eleven guests and eight crew members. The interior layouts are made in stained cherry wood, the floors, in either teak or douka, are accented by a wenge edge. Great care was paid to sound and vibration insulation, the sound levels measured in various zones attest to a extremely quiet boat.
Axantha II will also be present at Antibes Yacht show (12 - 15 April) and MYBA charter show in Genoa (30 April - 4 May).
Caracteristics : L.O.A.: 43 m - LWL : 38.8 m - B.O.A. 8.75 m - Draft : 2.5m - Displacement: 305 t half load - Engines : 2x 750 Hp - Gensets : 2x 80 kW + 1x 50 kW - Cruise speed : 12.5 knts - Range : 6795 nm à 11.5 knts - Capacity : 11 guests - 8 crew members
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Selecting bathroom tiles is not as tough as you think. Since there are many types of bathroom tiles, most home owners find it hard to select the best tiles for their bathroom. To assist you in this area here are some basic tips that can help you know which type of bathroom tile will be best for your bathroom. Are you wanting bathroom feature tiles?
Tiles can make a huge difference to the entire appearance of your home. It can make your house more elegant and improve the value of the whole house. The main type of bathroom tiles are ceramic and porcelain. Bathroom tiles also vary depending on their size and colour.
Dark coloured bathroom tiles can make your bathroom seem smaller. If you have a small bathroom, using light coloured tiles is advisable. The typical examples of these are the white, beige, or pastel coloured shades. With light coloured bathroom tiles, the appearance looks spacious because of the light reflection. Another way of making a small bathroom look bigger is to use polished porcelain. These tiles have a high level of light reflectivity. If you prefer to utilize white tiles, you can simply add several colours as a feature, maybe a vertical border of travertine or marble through the wall tiles.
Purchasing Bathroom Tiles Is Quite Simple Provided That You Know The Basics
Ceramics: Go for a grade 3 floor tile or above. A PEI grade of 3 should give you many years of durability on bathroom floors. Also ensure that the floor is darker than the walls, (preferably a contrast) as it's nearly imposable to get a matching floor tile to a wall tile. Check your tile with water for non slip factors as even a matt finish can get slippery. Check how hard it will be to clean. For the walls may we recommend large format tiles in a gloss. Why? Matt finish ceramic tiles can be tricky to keep clean with soap scum and large format tiles give you less grout in any bathroom. This means fewer lines and less places mould can build up. So large format glossy tiles will make your room look bigger and should result in less mould.
Glazed Porcelain: Glazed porcelain is similar to the above info for ceramics except most glazed porcelain tiles are durable enough for a bathroom as they are fired at a very high temperature. They also are better than ceramics as they have a whiter biscuit and better glaze. This means glazed porcelain is harder to chip and if you do it's a white colour rather than a red colour like most ceramics. Another advantage is many glazed porcelain tiles are rectified.
What is a rectified tile? This means that each tile is fired then cut down so that the size is uniform. It also takes out the rounded edge, giving a much sharper edge. This is great if you wish to reduce the size of your grout joints.
Polished Porcelain: This is by far the most popular tile used in bathrooms in Sydney. Why? This is because polished porcelain reflects a lot of light. It is normally unglazed which makes it almost impossible to chip once laid (if you can't get under the edge). It has now overcome its main draw back by developing Nano preseal. This makes the cleaning of this tile much easier.
Not that Nano is the complete answer. Some things may still get through like some brands of whiteboard markers. However this, added to the amazing density, durability, light reflectivity and surprising lack of slipperiness when wet, makes polished porcelain the best choice for bathrooms. Polished porcelain can make any bathroom look double its size. How? First you can use the same colour on the walls and floors. Polished porcelain is made in sizes 600x600mm and 800x800mm which are too big for a bathroom in Australia that requires a fall to the floor waste to allow the water to drain.
(If you wish to use bigger tiles, your tiler will probably recommend to use a floor grate) However many importers like Tile Factory Outlet have asked the factories to cut them down to workable sizes 300x300mm for the floors and 300x600mm for the walls. Now as you can use the same colour it will help optically to enlarge the room. Add to this the up to 90% light reflectivity and you have a tile that will lighten, brighten and optically enlarge any bathroom.
We hope this information is of help in choosing bathroom tiles or bathroom feature tiles. Why not come into TFO and ask our helpful staff to demonstrate these basic principles of tiles to you. After that we feel confident you will agree with us and post your comments on our blog upon completion of your renovation of bathroom feature tiles.


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Burlington, N.C.—The North Greenville Baseball Team made program history on Monday afternoon, knocking off Pfeiffer University 10-4 to earn the program's first ever Conference Carolinas Baseball Championship.
The Crusaders set the tone for this tournament in Thursday night's opening round. A 14-8 comeback win over Mount Olive lit the fuse that would carry NGU to a Conference Carolinas title. The Crusaders would go on to upset first, fourth and third seeds in the tournament to advance to Monday's Championship game and a rematch with Pfeiffer.
North Greenville won each of its first three games in the tournament in comeback fashion, and Monday would be no different. The Falcons jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning as they looked to force a winner take all championship game later in the day.
North Greenville responded as it has from game one, except the Crusaders made their comeback bid earlier than the tournament usual. Josh Black would come around to score North Greenville's first run of the game on a Foley George single to even the score at 1-1. NGU extended the lead to two runs the very next batter, as Drew Lipscomb would plate two runners on a single to center field. George and Jae Roberts would come around to score to give the Crusaders a 3-1 lead. Shaquille Rolle would also get in on the action with a base hit to score Lipscomb in his first at bat, capping the Crusader's four run first.
The Falcons would chip away at the lead scoring single runs in the second and third innings, but would struggle to find the big hits down the stretch, leaving the bases loaded in the second inning and a single runner in the third. The Falcons would strand ten total runners after pounding out ten hits and coaxing three walks.
North Greenville clung to a one run lead until the fourth inning. Jae Roberts would put NGU back up by two runs with an RBI single before Allen Staton delivered a bases clearing triple to extend the lead to four runs. Black and Roberts would come around to score extending the advantage to 7-3.
Staton would come up big again in the seventh inning with a two run home run to give the Crusaders a more comfortable 9-3 lead. The home run was the 29th of his career, setting a new career record for the North Greenville baseball program. Josh Black would plate NGU's tenth run of the game in the eighth inning with an RBI single down the left field line to score Shaquille Rolle, sending the Crusaders to the ninth with a seven run lead.
The Falcons loaded the bases in the ninth inning but would score just one run after Adam Boghosian settled in to record three consecutive outs including two strikeouts to shutdown the Pfeiffer offense and earn North Greenville their first ever Conference Carolinas baseball title.
The top of North Greenville's lineup won the day for the Crusaders, accounting for seven of NGU's nine hits, and seven of ten RBI. Allen Staton was 2-3 with a run scored and four RBI to lead all hitters while Josh Black and Jae Roberts also accounted for two hits each.
North Greenville pitchers Hunter Dilworth and John Leopard along with outfielders Jae Roberts and Shaquille Rolle, and second baseman Andrew Locklear were named to the All-Tournament team. Outfielder Jae Roberts earned a second recognition collegecting the tournament's most valuable player. The win moves the Crusaders into uncharted territory, as the program's first trip to the NCAA Southeast Regional. The Crusaders will learn their fate on May 10th during the NCAA Division II selection show. Regionals will be played May 14-17 at a location that will be announced on a later date.


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Rebecca and Lewis' Terminus 330 wedding in mid-town Atlanta was a BLAST! These two are firecrackers and were a joy to work with.
The decor included tons of greenery, candlelight, and gold. It was understated romance and perfect for Terminus' industrial chic venue.
Guest favors were a collection of sweet treats- which is always a popular option to cap off the night (you really can't go wrong with a consumable favor).
The night concluded with a visit from the Clemson Mascot and Terminus' signature confetti cannon (which was one of the couple's favorite parts of the night)!
Photo: Once Like A Spark
Venue: Terminus 330
Flowers: Stylish Stems
Entertainment: DJ Neezy
Cake: Cakes by Anna
Catering: Glorious Events
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right brain left brain
crease to crease contest
intuition takes on logic
faith is the referee
From my book Bullets from Bones
right brain left brain
crease to crease contest
intuition takes on logic
faith is the referee
From my book Bullets from Bones
motion in motion
swirled turns of the air
bend straight lines
corrupt stillness
destination is
movement alive
with geometry
place but a placename
location a notion
no here and no there
inertia the illusion of
standing one's ground
against progress when
progress is constant
every man all alone
in his mind on a path
every path a distortion
of spatial intelligence
measured by wishes
a traveler's enigma
compelled by a force
not in need of consent
the momentum of
angular mechanics
a world whose inhabitants
ever observers inside
a perpetual motion
can never know joy
of a physically
fixed sense of place
and yet find themselves
cast as explorers
intent to gaze inwardly
eyes full of solitude
deep with discovery
learning their way
to the every last spot
of creation
the gifts of existence
that sprang from a touch
by the fingers of God
"Yet it is in this loneliness that the deepest activities begin. It is here that you discover act without motion, labor that is profound repose, vision in obscurity, and, beyond all desire, a fulfillment whose limits extend to infinity." – Thomas Merton
heaven exists near to home
in this season of silence
a snow settled wood
holy ground
hushed and greenless
my open air chapel
white altarcloth
laid for communion of creatures
crisp air charged with prayer
hoof and paw
fur and feather
my congregant fellowship
take benediction of snowflakes
unseen aspergillum
dispensing white whispers
each whisper
containing an answer
each answer
containing a blessing
each blessing
containing a chance
to experience grace
all it takes is a heart
humble willing and open
inspired to a reverence for life
here and now near to home
From my book Ephemera
The season now nears
When grief begets joys
And faithful men's ears
Tune out secular noise
To reflect on His gifts
Of passion and glory
On His mercy that lifts
The sin from our story
The Lamb of God died
To anchor our creed
Then rose up to guide
The life we should lead
From my book Two-Cornered Rooms
desert the black cloak
profane worldly garb
for terrestrial graves
hear the mystical lyric
step outside existence
find the infinitesimal axis
from camelhair tombstone
to flaring white shroud
ego flown to the hem
of its circling proximity
sense of self altered a
body transformed into
essence of movement
keep faith with the
turning the turning the
turning toward rapture
From my book Ephemera
Secrets of creation hide deep in conflation
Of science with faith, of corpus with wraith,
Discrete bits of essence, immune from senescence,
That mark each warm creature, or cold lifeless feature,
Of all the known world, plus those unknown, thus hurled
Through vastness of space, push-pulled in their chase
By grave forces, unseen, save by eyes utmost keen
As detectors of naught, who find nothingness caught
By the physics of sleight, in mathematical light,
Racing outward, away from a focal array,
From a radiant heart that outburst apart
With the first stroke of time, Divine in its prime.
Before that release, all was soundless still peace,
When all matter, all dust, was consigned to the trust
Of that heart, then mere speck, the one salient check
Against stark eternity, charged with modernity,
Then, slowly it swelled, its inertia unquelled,
Now a tumescent part that grew into that heart
Whose eruption destroyed the limitless void,
And sent forth material, mixed with ethereal
Substance that surged, until order emerged
That conformed to base laws, posed by God as first cause,
And the cosmos took form in a most perfect storm
Whose primordial strife gave way to first life.
From my book Range of Motion
we dance among earthquakes
unsure in our falter of faith
trembling graveyard our unsteady
stage roughly heaves our pale
audience come to their judgment
with lack of ghostly applause
they stone us with their eyes
From my book Pieces of Wine
Writer & Poet Lynne Sargent
Poetry Puttering by Pax & Company
You don't know where you are going. You don't know how to get there. And you arrive just the same. Ghanaian saying
Poésie sous les étoiles
"drink from the well of your self and begin again" ~charles bukowski
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Michael Zager
Partner, Z Wealth Solutions
A recognized industry expert, Michael Zager brings over two decades of experience and insight to Z Wealth Solutions, the boutique financial services firm he co-founded. "I really embraced running a business from the start," says Michael about the only career he has known. "I feel blessed to do what I love - and at this point in my life my reward is seeing my clients reach their goals," he adds.
Originally from South Florida, Michael earned a degree in Finance at Boston University in 1991. Upon graduating, he looked to an older cousin and mentor for career advice, who suggested Michael explore the world of insurance.
Michael likes to describe his work as "making sure that my clients are protected from the unforeseen and the foreseen." Depending on the situation, this may range from implementing complex succession or estate planning strategies, to simpler solutions.
His clients are high net worth individuals including athletes, business owners, highly-compensated financial executives, as well as physicians, attorneys and other professionals. "Regardless of the situation, my goal is to give people solutions that allow for better use of their capital, so that they are then free to do what they do best," says Michael about his approach.
In addition to being passionate about his work, Michael is passionate about giving back. He has established a scholarship at the University School of Nova Southeastern University, a private preparatory school he attended. He is also a strong supporter of the Jewish Federation of Broward County, and of the United Way. Michael is a trustee of Nova Southeastern University, and the past Board Chair of the University School.
He resides in Weston, Florida with his wife, Lainie, and their three sons.


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Best Chaise Sofa Bed With Storage Design For Interior
Better to take advantage of living space, it is necessary to use a chaise sofa bed with storage. They perform a dual function: it is used both as a sitting sofa and a bed to sleep. Here is why they are profitable: you do not have to worry about the space crunch. With convertible sofa bed, the guests were accommodating been easier. At the same time relax, your family can learn, watching TV, playing video games, and sleep at night.
Chaise Sofa Bed with Storage will change people love to change the decor room decor love often exposed. This can be moved to any location with ease, and can be placed anywhere on a whim. It's not like traditional furniture, which had been stationed in certain areas there are still many years. It transported difficult because they are very heavy and cannot be withdrawn everywhere.
Comfort factor most of the time, chaise sofa bed with storage tends supports very comfortable conversion. When expanded, you see wood frame bed, legs extended to support the mattress, folded cushion to support the president. The designs come in contemporary, classic design, and the state. The materials used are different from the skin to other fabrics. Generally, leather is an option. Meet every design and style of the house.


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August 18, 2000, Section C, Page 4Buy Reprints
An investment group led by J. P. Morgan Capital said yesterday that it was buying wireless franchises for Chicago and Cincinnati from Verizon Communications, the biggest local phone company and wireless concern in the United States. The price was not announced. The investment group said that more than $900 million in equity had been committed and that it had also secured debt of $1.45 billion from Deutsche Bank Securities. Other participants include Arlington Capital Partners, the Carlyle Group, First Union Capital Partners, the Green Leaf Ridge Company and Odyssey Investment Partners. Verizon had to sell one of its two licenses in both Chicago and Cincinnati. Federal rules bar companies from holding more than one per market.


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CuraCare is committed to delivering the highest quality home care services. We support the older people of the London Borough of Richmond and the surrounding areas who wish to retain their independence and live safely in the comfort of their own homes. Our services range from hourly visits through to 24 hour live-in care. We provide peace of mind for both our clients and their loved ones alike.
Our commitment also lies in making CuraCare a great place to work. We want our Team to feel valued, to thrive and derive maximum fulfilment from rewarding work they do.
We continue to grow and develop the business for the security and betterment of all. We never stray from our core values: Caring, Integrity, Teamwork and Development which permeate everything we do.
Caring: "We are caring and passionate about care"
Our CuraCare Team are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. We are unselfish and respect and value others. "We are both caring and passionate about care".
Our clients, their families, and all those with whom we interact, recognise and appreciate our nature, approach and the positive difference we make.
Achieved by:
• Treating everyone with dignity, respect and a sense of inclusivity
• Never losing sight of how the other person may be feeling
• Remembering we're all individual and have varying challenges both seen and unseen
• Providing personalised care quality care with a smile and positive attitude
Integrity: "We do the right thing"
Only by being honest with everyone involved, including ourselves, can we be truly caring. At CuraCare, "we do what we say we'll do" and we "do the right thing". That's the "CuraCare Way".
Our actions build trust with all parties. We reinforce our positive reputation thus providing peace of mind for clients, family and other 3rd parties alike.
Achieved by:
• Being open, honest and truthful with ourselves and others at all times
• Demonstrating our reliability by doing what we say we'll do
• In all cases, we do the right thing
• Ensuring that our day to day actions always put the client's best interests and safety, as well as the safety of the team member and company, to the fore
Teamwork: "We work with, and in support of each other"
We recognise that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. "We work with, and in support of each other", so that together we can achieve far more.
As a Team we operate at our optimum levels enabling our clients to experience a highly professional and fully managed service.
Achieved by:
• Delivering a highly professional service which goes above and beyond the basic tasks
• Understanding and delivering what is asked and expected of us in our respective roles
• We "update and communication" with each other, clients, families and all those involved in the care
• Demonstrating flexibility and being supportive of each other when needed
Development: "We seek to make things better".
We are enquiring and we're proactive. "We seek to make things better". We continually strive to learn more and develop our knowledge to the betterment of others.
Our service continually improves the quality of our clients live and that of their families. We are constantly growing both personally and professionally.
Achieved by:
• Learning more about ourselves, each other and what which we do
• Developing our Teams skills and knowledge base
• Continually reviewing, improving and innovating where possible to benefit all
• Growing and strengthen the business to increase security for all


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Chances are likely that if you KNEW how to create your dream business based on YOUR Genius Factor, you WOULD HAVE already! Right? It's TIME to step into Your Genius Factor!
In "Your Genius Factor," you will discover:
Session 1: Uncover Your Genius Factor – In this session, we will walk you through the process of discovering your Genius Factor and establish a solid foundation.
Session 2: Prime the Pump Action Steps – In this session, we will share the processes you'll implement to fully engage your Genius Factor and set the stage for your product creation.
Session 3: Creating Your Products – This session will take you through the steps necessary to not only create one product, but how to leverage your Genius Factor to establish you as the expert and go to person.
BONUSES – We want to support your Genius Factor journey!
Tony Laidig is an author, speaker and expert-level trainer who equips business professionals and everyday people with the skills necessary to successfully create books, videos and other information products. With 20 years experience as a graphic designer and nearly 600 book covers to his credit, Tony's commitment to the creative process shines out to help others connect with the creativity they have within.
A teacher and trainer for more than a decade at businesses, colleges, and universities all over Chicagoland, Felicia J. Slattery, is a published author, popular professional speaker, and communication consultant and coach to entrepreneurs around the world. She teaches teleseminars, is a keynote speaker, and offers private coaching, as well as various written and home-study programs to service-oriented entrepreneurs on improving their communication skills in order to present their best image and see increased cash flow to succeed at work and enjoy happy and fulfilled personal lives.
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Helmy Abouleish is New President of Demeter-International
(Reprinted from Biodynamics in the World Newsletter July 2018)
Twenty-one years after its foundation, a major change is taking place: The pioneers Thomas Lüthi and Susanna Küffer stepped back from their functions. Thomas Lüthi was given the title of honorary president for his long term commitment. Throughout all these years as president he has been able to bring together the diverse certifying organisations which make up the global membership. Susanna Küffer received the title of Honorary Board member as she developed during her term in the Board of Demeter-International the administrative, trademark and lobby work sector across the entire organization.
The new president Helmy Abouleish, leading the Sekem community in Egypt, perfectly embodies the next step in the organisational development of Demeter-International. Demeter-International commits itself to supporting the holistic vision of the Biodynamic movement. From an association of certifiers and protectors of the Demeter and Biodynamic trademarks, Demeter-International has developed into an organisation supporting the Section of Agriculture in research, training and advisory activities and taking responsibility for developing the Demeter markets around the world.
From left to right: Helmy Abouleish, new president; Alexander Gerber, vice-president and Thomas Lüthi, new honorary President.
The Sekem initiative is one example how this vision can become a reality towards supporting an agriculture of the future.
Demeter Switzerland was the host of this year's Demeter-International Members' Assembly and impressed the visitors with insights into the Biodynamic work in Switzerland. Best farm practice was to be seen at a Demeter farm working with a low tillage system and producing Swiss cheese which is mainly sold in the region. Research work at the Agricultural Section of the Goetheanum and at FiBL, especially the DOK-Trial which has compared Biodynamic, organic and conventional farming for 40 years, gave impulses for further discussions. Where future is made was also made visible with the explanations about Biodynamic plant breeding at Sativa Rheinau and the Biodynamic Farmers school Rheinau.
The assembly has adopted new Standards for Biodynamic breeding to enable the labelling of those products that support this crucial contribution to future seed diversity. Working groups discussed the future of the standards, certification, training, marketing and policy activities. It became visible what impressive work is already underway in various countries, for example in the training of farmers and other producers.
The Biodynamic Association India became a full member of Demeter-International , bringing the total now to 19 member and four guest member organisations. Altogether, more than 187.000 ha land are Demeter- certified 5387 farmers and an additional 979 processors are certified as complying with Demeter/Biodynamic standards. worldwide.
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I am most definitely making FULL use of my slow-cooker {crockpot} this winter and this slow-cooked oxtail dish is another winner!
I was all set on making this for dinner and reckoned that 6/7 hrs would be enough for tender-fall-off-the-bone oxtail…
It was not.
Yay for take-outs! {Not really, I don't care for take-outs, but sometimes it'll have to do…}
Overnight did the trick! The next day I had a lovely pot full of rich, succulent, tender, juicy, fall-off-the-bone oxtail. Hooray.
Slow-Cooked Oxtail in Red Wine & Tomatoes
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1,2 kg oxtail
Smoked chili flakes
Cayenne Pepper
1 tin whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
Season the meat with salt, a pinch of smoked chili flakes and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Place it in a slow cooker, along with the rest of the ingredients and cook on 'low' for about 20 hours.
{I had mine in from about 12 noon + overnight}
Serve the slow-cooked oxtail with mashed butternut, seasoned with salt and dollops of salted butter.
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text: Always remember: what gets monitored gets measured. Thinkstock By Harold Evensky, CFP® | Evensky & KatzNovember 13, 2015Contact Me "What was my portfolio return over the last two years?" Seems like a reasonable question; unfortunately the answer is not necessarily so obvious. Consider the simple answer you would get from all too many investors.See Also: 8 Biggest Mistakes Investors Make Simple Average Sponsored Content "Well, last year I invested $100,000, and I lost 20%. This year I'm ahead 40%, so that's a return of 20%. So my portfolio ought to be worth $120,000, right?" Wrong. Although it sounds reasonable, consider the actual dollars. Original investment $100,000 Return in year 1 -20% Investment at the end of year 1 $80,000 Return in year 2 40% Investment at the end of year 2 $112,000 This type of miscalculation is no reflection on an investor's IQ but rather involves an all-too-human misunderstanding of investment math. For example, after the dot-com market crash in 2000-2002, a client of mine, a retired surgeon with a sophisticated knowledge of investing, came into my office practically in tears. He said, "Harold, last year I had an 80% return on my portfolio. This year I lost 60%. By my reckoning, I should still be 20% ahead. But I just got my statement, and it shows I'm way underwater." Let's consider the same calculation as above. Original investment $1,000,000 Return in year 1 80% Investment at the end of year 1 $1,800,000 Return in year 2 -60% Investment at the end of year 2 $720,000 Yes, a loss of $280,000 against his original $1 million investment! To break even in year 2, my client would have needed a return of almost 140% in the first year. The math highlights the fact that significant losses require extraordinary subsequent returns in order to simply break even -- a reality to keep in mind when considering an investment in a very volatile risky position. Internal Rate of Return and Time-Weighted Return If the simple calculation won't suffice, let's look at using compounded returns. The most common compound return calculation is called the Internal Rate of Return or IRR. This calculation takes into account the timing of investments into and withdrawals out of the portfolio. The result is an annualized return percentage reflecting the investor's actual experience. For example, in the case of my retired surgeon client, the IRR would be about -15. The IRR answers the question "how did I do?" But it does not answer another important question: How did the portfolio manager do? The answer lies in the "Time-Weighted Return." As the portfolio manager has no control over when an investor might add funds to or withdraw funds from the portfolio, the time-weighted return is calculated based on the assumption that no funds are added to or taken from the portfolio during the time period being evaluated. Consider the following example of two investors. They own the same fund -- let's call it Growth Mutual Fund-- over a five-year period. We want to calculate three things – what was Investor A's five-year return, what was Investor B's return, and what return should we credit the manager of the fund? Growth Fund's Return Investor A's Investment Investor B's Investment Year 1: 10%$100,000 (initial deposit)$50,000 (initial deposit) Year 2: -30% Year 3: 20%-$50,000 (withdrawal)$50,000 (deposit) Year 4: 15% Year 5: 20%$50,000 (deposit) Portfolio Value (end of 5 Yrs.) $104,712 $104,712$145,556 So how did these two investors do, based on internal rate of return? Investor AInvestor B Investors' Portfolio IRR Return0.80%7.90% Let's break these numbers down: The Internal Rate of Return calculations show that over the five-year period Investor B did far better than Investor A, as he was lucky in the timing of his investments into Growth Fund. Investor B only had $50,000 invested when the fund lost 30%, while Investor A had $100,000 invested. Also, Investor A withdrew $50,000 at the beginning of year 3 just before the fund bounced back with a 20% return, while Investor B had just invested an additional $50,000. However, as the fund manager had no control regarding the timing of these investments, the two IRR calculations provide no information regarding his or her performance. For that we need to look at the second measure, the Time-Weighted Return. As noted earlier, this is a calculation that assumes 100% of the investment was made on day 1 with no additions or withdrawals during the investment period. Having reviewed the investment policy of Growth Fund, we have determined that the appropriate performance benchmark for the fund is the Standard & Poor's 500 Growth Index. Let's assume the return on the S&P 500 Growth fund was 4.2%. Manager's Time-Weighted Return4.9% S&P Growth Benchmark Return4.2% Nice job, Mr. Fund Manager. The Moral: monitoring performance is important, but equally important is to be sure you are using appropriate performance measurements. See Also: 9 Ways to Boost Your Investment Income for Retirement Harold Evensky, CFP is Chairman of Evensky & Katz, a fee-only wealth management firm and Professor of Practice at Texas Tech University. He holds degrees from Cornell University. Evensky served on the national IAFP Board, Chair of the TIAA-CREF Institute Advisor Board, Chair of the CFP Board of Governors and the International CFP Council. Evensky is author of The New Wealth Management and co-editor of The Investment Think Tank and Retirement Income Redesigned. Comments are suppressed in compliance with industry guidelines. Click here to learn more and read more articles from the author. 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The government should be required to obtain a search warrant to get the IP addresses of Twitter users linked to WikiLeaks, argues a court brief filed Thursday by a group of respected security experts who say the addresses carry a higher expectation of privacy than mere phone numbers.
The amicus brief, filed in the U.S. District Court in Alexandria, Virginia, argues that IP addresses, like cellphone location data, can reveal a lot about a person's movement, activities and even associations, and therefore should enjoy a higher degree of protection than phone numbers. (.pdf)
The brief was filed by Steve Bellovin, computer science professor at Columbia University; Matt Blaze, computer science professor at the University of Pennsylvania; Peter Neuman, principal scientist at SRI International; Bruce Schneier, chief security technology officer at BT; and others. The experts urge a federal judge to overturn an order requiring Twitter to turn over IP addresses and other information on three WikiLeaks associates.
That order was granted this month under 18 USC 2703(d), a provision of the 1994 Stored Communications Act that governs law enforcement access to non-content records, such as transaction information. Such an order is issued when prosecutors provide "specific and articulable facts" that show the information sought is relevant and material to a criminal investigation – a lower bar than the "probable cause" standard needed for a search warrant.
It's not disputed that a 2703(d) order can be used to get the phone numbers a target called. But the amicus brief argues that IP addresses are more akin to cellphone location data, and should thus require a search warrant instead.
A user logging in to Twitter from a series of networks in different locations – for example at the Dulles International Airport before a flight, aboard the aircraft enroute to a location and at the destination hotel – would leave a trail of IP addresses that could allow the government to map the user's journey.
Add to this the date and time of access to Twitter, and authorities could infer relationships between the user and others who might be tracked to the same place at the same time.
"Suppose for example that two individuals logged in to Twitter at exactly the same date and time from a single IP address associated with a Starbucks in Reykjavik, Iceland," the technologists write in the brief. "That information would be highly suggestive of the fact that the two people were meeting each other."
The government's acquisition of such data has serious implications for a person's expectations of privacy, the technologists write, which should, in turn, "trigger greater judicial scrutiny of Constitutional issues that arise."
Marvin Miller, an attorney who filed the brief told Threat Level that the idea behind the brief is that the information the government is seeking would yield "more than perhaps they're entitled to or maybe than they might think they're seeking."
Co-counsel Thomas Moore added that when it comes to IP addresses and cell phone data, the courts need to throw out their old concepts about telephone numbers and come up with new principles for dealing with newer technologies that are more intrusive.
"We just want the judge to start from the point of view of getting the technology right," he said.
The case involves Birgitta Jonsdottir, a member of Iceland's parliament, as well as WikiLeaks' U.S. representative Jacob Appelbaum, and Dutch businessman and activist Rop Gonggrijp. Jonsdottir and Gonggrijp helped WikiLeaks prepare the release of a classified U.S. Army video published last April.
The U.S. Justice Department obtained a 2703(d) order to get information from Twitter about their accounts with the site. Among the data sought by the government are the IP addresses used to access the accounts and records of their session times and durations.
The three WikiLeaks associates challenged the government's right to obtain the data, which they lost last month when a judge ruled that the order could stand. The three filed an appeal last Friday, arguing that the ruling violates a federal statute and the Constitution.
In arguing that IP addresses are comparable to cell phone location data and therefore should require a warrant to obtain them, the technologists are entering a muddy area of law related to cellphone data that is still largely undetermined by the courts.
Last September, a federal appeals court in Pennsylvania found that the government may obtain cell-site information from mobile phone carriers with a 2703(d). But the three-judge panel also found that lower courts could still choose to demand the government show probable cause – the standard required by a search warrant.
The ruling leaves the privacy issue to the whims of district court judges and magistrates, and, in any case, is not binding in Virginia where the Twitter case is being heard.
Image: Jacob Appelbaum speaking on behalf of WikiLeaks at The Next HOPE conference in New York in July 2010. Courtesy Cosmiclint/flickr
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A lot of times, doctors try to fix our problems with medication, when sometimes, it can be fixed by tweaking our diet. The proper foods, such as whole foods and plant-based nutrition can drastically change how we feel. Doctors sometimes try to put a band-aid on our problems instead of getting to the root cause.
This is why whole 30 has been so popular. You are basically eliminating all possible food groups that can cause problems for 30 days, giving your body enough time to detox or cleanse itself, in a way. Once you start to slowly integrate food groups back into your diet, one at a time, you can learn if a certain food group affects you negatively or positively.
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Being aware of how a certain food makes us feel is half the battle. We really need to pay attention to how we feel after eating something. Does it give you energy? Does it satisfy you? Does it make your heart race (like MSG does to me?), does it make you nauseous, bloated, tired, etc… These are all easy symptoms to notice, but what about children with ADD? Or people with acne? Sometimes it gets overlooked that their diet is affecting them, as well.
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as there been a time in the past where you have witnessed racism either against yourself or against someone else. If that is the case, this incident will give you the information that you need to write a reflective essay on racism. A reflective essay explains something that you have witnessed or lived through.
Here are some basic directions on how to write a reflective essay on racism.
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Write down all of the information that you can think of about that day when someone was racist against you or you witnessed racism. You can also talk about an event that you read about or saw on the news if you are struggling because you haven't witnessed it yourself. Make sure to jot down every detail including anything to do with what you saw, what you heard, what you felt and more.
You will need to plan the paper out so that you can make sure that you create an outline because it will help you make sure that you are writing a solid paper that concentrates on telling the story of your even. You will need the outline because it can organize your events in the proper sequence. You can even add some transitions to the outline so that you can make sure that it flows nicely.
You will want to paint the picture of what happened and the best way to do that is to make sure that you talk about how the senses were affected by the event. When it comes to dealing with something as charged as racism, you can express how you felt when the incident was occurring. It is a great way to really make the person understand how it felt and what happened. That is mostly because when you deal with something like that it can affect someone on every aspect.
When you are writing a reflective essay on a topic like this, it is can be such an important piece because of the message that it can send. You should really take it seriously. Give them the most information that you can so that they can really understand the entire situation. Make sure to edit your piece as well so that you don't turn in a paper with any errors.