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What started with building websites grew into a professional communication agency. A website by itself was perhaps enough ten years ago, but nowadays the digital playing field has expanded considerably.
Largus still develops customized responsive websites, but now more than ever we're paying attention to the story behind a project. In this way we'll find and connect the appropriate target group through the right marketing strategy, and the use of specific media.
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hoist with his own petard
Hoist with his own petard – one occasionally hears this expression used by people who know the metaphorical meaning but don't know the literal one. They seem to think it has something to do with being strung up – hauled upwards on a rope. In fact it means "blown up with one's own bomb". I always imagine a petard as being one of those black spherical bombs with a fizzing fuse carried by cartoon anarchists. The word is of French origin and related to the verb péter, to fart (because a fart sounds like a small explosion, I suppose?).
Like so many of our familiar expressions this one is from Shakespeare: Hamlet says it just before his voyage to England, regarding the fate of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, who will die because of their part in the king's plot to kill him. I don't know whether Shakespeare made it up or simply used an existing idiom; but isn't it remarkable that one man, writing over 400 years ago, chose or invented so many phrases that, because of their aptness, vividness and euphony are still in common use today?
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I always assumed Shakespeare used existing expressions if only because his audiences would have been baffled by his hundreds of neologisms but then everything has to start somewhere. General acceptance and usage is another matter. A Clockwork Orange's Nadsat consisted of dozens of new, to English, words but how many entered the language? Droog is widely understood but little used and of Burgess' own inventions were any adopted?

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How much does shipping cost?
We offer flat rate shipping. $2.99 for U.S domestic only. Free shipping for orders over $100, U.S. domestic only.
We will be expanding internationally soon, but if you can't wait please contact us and we may be able to work something out.
How long does processing and shipping take?
Orders are typically processed and shipped out of our warehouse within 2 business days*. Our distribution center is closed on weekends and for all statutory holidays which may affect the processing time of your order. If you have any questions about the delivery date of your order, please contact us via email at email@example.com
*Personalized products can take up to 3 business days to leave our warehouse.
What's your return policy?
For all used and personalized products, sale is final. Unused items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Customer is responsible for return shipping costs. If you opted for an exchange, we will cover the costs to ship you the replacement.
Personalized (engraved) orders cannot be returned.
Please do not send anything back to us without first receiving instructions from our customer care as this may delay the processing of your refund, exchange, or credit. Contact customer care at firstname.lastname@example.com
We do not accept returns of Cork Leather Company products purchased from other retailers or resellers.
Does cork leather include animal products?
No. All of our products are made without the use of animal products.
How do you plant a tree for each item purchased?
We work with One Tree Planted, a non-profit 501(c)3 established in Vermont, to plant one tree for every item purchased.
Do you work with media such as magazines, blogs, and online influencers?
Yes, we are always interested in hearing about new ways to reach more people. Get in touch with us via email firstname.lastname@example.com
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Milan legend Mauro Tassotti picked an ideal XI from his many Rossoneri teammates, including Paolo Maldini, Andrea Pirlo, Ruud Gullit and Marco van Basten.
The 57-year-old defender spent almost his entire career at San Siro, leaving Lazio in 1980 and staying until his retirement in the summer of 1997.
Tassotti is now working as assistant manager for Ukraine Coach and former Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, he has chosen an ideal XI made up of heroes stretching throughout that 17-year period, including his defensive teammates Franco Baresi, Alessandro Nesta and Maldini.
Sebastiano Rossi is in goal after setting the all-time Serie A record for minutes spent without conceding a goal – eventually broken by Gigi Buffon at Juventus last year.
In midfield, he chose Pirlo and Frank Rijkaard, with Roberto Donadoni, Ricky Kaka and Gullit fanning out behind centre-forward Van Basten.
Tassotti also joked the only reason he was included in this line-up was because he was picking the team.
Tassotti's Milan XI: Rossi; Tassotti, Nesta, Baresi, Maldini; Pirlo, Rijkaard; Donadoni, Kaka, Gullit; Van Basten
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Healthcare Professionals Play a Critical Role in Protecting Older Adults Against Influenza (Flu)
Did you know that in the US, adults age 65 years and older account for more than half (50-70%) of flu-related hospitalizations and most (85%) flu-related deaths?
The phenomenon known as immunosenescence describes how the body grows weaker with aging, making the immune system less effective in fighting off infections. As a result, adults age 65+ have an increased risk of hospitalization and complications from flu…
Improving Lagging Flu Vaccination Rates Among the 65+ Population
Patients should be vaccinated with any available approved influenza vaccine, even if their first choice of vaccine type is not available. CDC states (and I wholeheartedly agree) that it is far better to vaccinate at the first opportunity with whichever vaccine is available than to delay. A vaccine deferred is often a vaccine never received.


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A PUB in York city centre is being used to shoot scenes for a new feature film.
Crews have descended on The Whippet Inn, on North Street, this morning, and will be filming inside the pub all day.
A spokeswoman for the film told The Press that they will be shooting scenes for the film in a few other locations in York over the next three days, but could not reveal where.
She was unable to share any more details about the film.
Last month, an international film company shot scenes in the city centre for an upcoming Japanese detective movie.
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Sep 27, 2017
Henry kicks off the episode with a quick reaction to Star Trek: Discovery's premiere. After that, director Travis Milloy calls in to talk about his new movie, Infinity Chamber. Then, the Halloween season kicks off on The Geek Speak Show! To celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day this Saturday (September 30th), Haunted Journeys' Maria Pons-Schmidt and Haunted Collector's Brian J. Cano check in to talk to Henry about The World's Largest Ghost Hunt. Finally, for The Book Club, Henry welcomes back Rich Handley talking about his new book, Bright Eyes, Ape City: Examining The Planet of the Apes Mythos. The episode wraps up with Henry explaining the changes coming to The Geek Speak Show next week, as well as the new Geek Speak Treats, which will be heard throughout October.


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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records, 31835-31836 [E7-11122]Download as PDF
[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 110 (Friday, June 8, 2007)] [Notices] [Pages 31835-31836] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: E7-11122] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission (FTC). ACTION: Notice of routine use. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FTC is adopting in final form a new routine use that permits disclosure of FTC records protected by the Privacy Act when reasonably necessary to respond and prevent, minimize, or remedy harm that may result from an agency data breach or compromise. DATES: The routine use is effective June 8, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alex Tang, Attorney, FTC, Office of General Counsel, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20580, 202- 326-2447, firstname.lastname@example.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In a document previously published in the FEDERAL REGISTER, 72 FR 14814 (Mar. 29, 2007), the FTC, as required by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 552a, sought comments on a proposed new ``routine use'' of the FTC's Privacy Act records systems.\1\ As the FTC explained, the new routine use, the text of which is set forth at the end of this document,\2\ is necessary to allow for disclosures of Privacy Act records by the FTC to appropriate persons and entities for purposes of response and remedial efforts in the event of a breach of data contained in the protected systems. The routine use will facilitate an effective response to a confirmed or suspected breach by allowing for disclosure to individuals affected by the breach, in cases, if any, where such disclosure is not otherwise authorized under the Act. The routine use will also authorize disclosures to others who are in a position to assist in response efforts, either by assisting in notification to affected individuals or otherwise playing a role in preventing, minimizing, or remedying harms from the breach. The FTC explained that this new routine use would be added to Appendix 1 of the FTC's Privacy Act system notice; that Appendix describes the routine uses that apply globally to all FTC Privacy Act records systems.\3\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ The FTC simultaneously provided OMB and the Congress with 40 days advance notice of the proposed routine use, as required by the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(r), and OMB Circular A-130, Revised, Appendix I. \2\ The text of the routine use was taken from the routine use that has already been published in final form by the Department of Justice after public comment. See 72 FR 3410 (Jan. 25, 2007). \3\ See 57 FR 45678 (1992), http://www.ftc.gov/foia/sysnot/ appendix1.pdf. A list of the agency's current Privacy Act records systems can be viewed on the FTC's web site at: http://www.ftc.gov/ foia/listofpasystems.htm. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Privacy Act authorizes agencies, after public notice and comment, to adopt routine uses that are compatible with the purpose for which information subject to the Act has been collected. 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(3); see also 5 U.S.C. 552a(a)(7). The FTC believes that it is consistent with the agency's collection of information pertaining to individuals under the Privacy Act to disclose such records when, in doing so, it will help prevent, minimize or remedy a data breach or compromise that may affect such individuals. By contrast, the FTC believes that failure to take reasonable steps to help prevent, minimize or remedy the harm that may result from such a breach or compromise would jeopardize, rather than promote, the privacy of such individuals. In seeking public comments on the proposed routine use, the FTC explained that it would take into account any such comments and make appropriate or necessary revisions, if any, before publishing the proposed routine use as final. In response, the FTC received one comment, from the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC).\4\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \4\ See http://www.ftc.gov/os/publiccomments.shtm (
207). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- First, EPIC urges that the FTC narrow the proposed routine use to the minimum required to fulfill the agency's stated purpose. EPIC questions what standards or requirements the agency would follow in determining the Privacy Act disclosures to be made in the case of a data breach, and wonders whether the agency would now be routinely disclosing Social Security numbers or other sensitive personal information to other agencies, entities and persons in every data breach investigation. Recognizing that specific disclosures may be necessary, EPIC suggests, for example, that the FTC could create tiers of access, allowing specific categories of individuals limited access to data, according to the needs of the agency's investigation. The FTC agrees that any disclosure of Privacy Act records in order to investigate or remedy a breach must be necessary and narrowly tailored to the circumstances. The FTC believes that the restriction on disclosures to those that are ``reasonably necessary'' accurately and appropriately describes the relevant limitation on disclosures under this routine use. The scope of potential disclosures authorized by that routine use is not intended to suggest that the FTC will always disclose all of an individual's records, if any, every time there is a breach that the agency needs to investigate or mitigate. Rather, the purpose and intent of the routine use is to give individuals full and fair notice of the extent of potential [[Page 31836]] disclosures, consistent with the Privacy Act's requirement that individuals be made aware of how their records may be disclosed, even if the FTC anticipates that there may often be very limited or no disclosure of an individual's records to third parties as part of the agency's investigatory or remedial efforts. Developing fixed categories of access for certain entities or individuals, as EPIC suggests, would not appear to confer significantly greater protection, if any, for an individual's records than limiting disclosures to those that are ``reasonably necessary.'' The determination of when disclosure is ``reasonably necessary'' will logically depend on a case-by-case evaluation of the specific circumstances of the breach, including how much of an individual's information, if any, it is reasonably necessary to disclose, and the specific nature of the entities to whom such information needs to be disclosed, in order to investigate or respond to a breach.\5\ Amending a routine use to accommodate disclosures in response to a breach is not a viable option when there is a clear need to respond rapidly and effectively in investigating and mitigating the breach, in light of the prior notice and comment requirements of the Privacy Act for routine use amendments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \5\ For example, under FTC rules, disclosures to other law enforcement agencies may be made on a confidential basis for law enforcement purposes. See Commission Rule 4.11(c), 16 CFR 4.11(c). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second, EPIC's comment advocates that consumers be notified as soon as possible after a security breach results in their personal information being accessed by an unauthorized person, and before notifying any other agency, entity or individual. That issue, however, is outside the scope of a routine use notice under the Privacy Act. The Act requires that agencies notify individuals about the establishment of a Privacy Act system of records, the routine uses of such systems of records, and additional notice at the time that information in such a system is collected from individuals. Nothing in the Act, however, governs or provides criteria for determining when notice of a data breach to affected individuals would be appropriate or not. Guidance on that issue has been issued to all Federal agencies by the Office of Management & Budget (OMB), in conjunction with the President's Identity Theft Task Force, chaired by the Attorney General and co-chaired by the FTC Chairman.\6\ As stated in that guidance, agencies must consider various factors in determining whether notice is appropriate in a given case. The routine use published by the FTC neither addresses nor is it intended to supersede or supplant such guidance, or any other applicable guidance that may later arise in applicable statute, rule or policy regarding when notice to individuals must or should be given. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \6\ See Memorandum for the Heads of Department and Agencies, from Clay Johnson, Deputy Director for Management, OMB, ``Recommendations for Identity Theft Related Data Breach Notification'' (Sept. 20, 2006) (attaching Memorandum from the Identity Theft Task Force, ``Identity Theft Related Data Security Breach Notification Guidance'' (Sept. 19, 2006), also reproduced in The President's Identity Theft Task Force, Combating Identity Theft: A Strategic Plan (Apr. 2007) at 73-82 (App. A)). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accordingly, after consideration of the above, the FTC has determined to adopt the routine use for data breach as originally published, and hereby amends Appendix 1 of its Privacy Act system notices, as published at 57 FR 45678, by adding the following new routine use at the end of the existing routine uses set forth in that Appendix: * * * To appropriate agencies, entities, and persons when (1) the FTC suspects or has confirmed that the security or confidentiality of information in the system of records has been compromised; (2) the FTC has determined that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs (whether maintained by the FTC or another agency or entity) that rely upon the compromised information; and (3) the disclosure made to such agencies, entities, and persons is reasonably necessary to assist in connection with the FTC's efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. 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Music agent slamming phone down angrily: God, he's so unintelligent! I mean, even for a tenor!
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Music agent slamming phone down angrily: God, he's so unintelligent! I mean, even for a tenor!
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Italian musician in broken English: Excuse… Can you… wash… my instrument?
Agent: What?
Italian roadie: He wants to know if you have a cloth to clean his instrument.
Agent: Oh. Oh. Okay. God, I almost just smacked him!
Italian musician: Wash my instrument now?
Boss: Can you program this DVD player?
Temp: Um, maybe. I don't know.
Boss: I thought you graduated from film school. What do they teach you there?
Temp: Obviously nothing useful for a later career.
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Employee: I really like the new floor tiles you picked for the office!
Boss: Good thing, too. These old tiles were put in in the 1950s, and I just found out they were made with cobalt.
Employee: Ah.
Boss: Yeah, they're actually radioactive.
Employee: Huh?
Boss: A Geiger counter would totally pick up on the radiation in here!
Employee: Ummm…
Boss: But it's not really a problem — it would take decades of exposure to effect you, really.
Employee: I've been here 18 years.
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4 Don'ts in Marketing Your Green Efforts
According to Experian Research Services, consumers will spend more than $500 billion on products categorized as being better for the environment. With consumers increasingly aligning their purchasing behaviors with their personal values, marketers will want to communicate where their products and services fall on the environment-friendly spectrum—but carefully. When it comes to greenwashing—making dubious claims about the environmental attributes of your product—the public is quick to point out imposters and impose social penalties.
In her keynote speech, "How to Go Green Profitably and Responsibly," at last week's DM Days New York Conference & Expo, IBM's Elaine Lennox offered marketers some advice for relaying their "green" efforts to target audiences via the most honest and responsible creative approach. As vice president of marketing management for the enterprise systems division, Lennox oversees marketing and sales activities for the Rochester, N.Y.-based computing giant—including Project Big Green, which focuses on helping companies reduce energy use in their data centers.
1. DON'T overstate product claims. Stick with a straightforward presentation of your product's or service's environmental attributes. For example, don't claim to be solving the world's problems simply because you added a couple plant extracts to your product formula or put your product in a recyclable container. The effort is important, but it does not make your overall product or company green.
2. DON'T use vague, unsubstantiated messaging. To help customers effectively evaluate their purchasing options, provide accurate, verifiable information on your environmental assertions—such as resources saved.
3. DON'T forget to work with your internal resources. Strike up a partnership with your legal team, Lennox advises, so you gain a better understanding of how to communicate effectively on environmental issues. And be prepared to run down the facts related to your product claims with other departments in the company; know who to talk to about the different sourcing and manufacturing processes so that you're working with the truth.


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The drop in manufacturing employment (distinct from manufacturing output) has been due in large part to globalization and the adoption of advanced technology to the manufacturing process.
I was born in 1960. In my lifetime, only Sears (for now) and General Electric are left on this list. Amazing to me..
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Vedanta Society of Kansas City 8701 Ward Parkway Kansas City, MO 64114 ph: email@example.com
Dear Friends,
The Kansas City Vedanta Society has been on Ward Parkway since 1985. We have hosted many special events featuring visiting scholars and monastics from all over the world. Thanks to your participation, we have outgrown our present location and need to expand.
The Vedanta Society has acquired a new property, thanks to your generous support. Now our challenge is to renovate and adapt this property for use as a Vedanta centre.
Please donate to our Building Fund and continue the service to Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Vedanta in Kansas City.
We are also collecting funds for Corona relief work.
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ISAEC is an innovative, upstream, shared-care model of care in which patients receive rapid low back pain assessment (less than four weeks on average), education and evidence-based self-management plans. It is designed to decrease the prevalence of unmanageable chronic low back pain, reduce unnecessary diagnostic imaging as well as unnecessary specialist referral.
In April 2018, the ISAEC Program began rolling out across Ontario in a phased approach as part of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care's exciting vision for musculoskeletal care. During this expansion services may not be immediately available in your area. Nonetheless, your Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is diligently working to make this program available for all patients that meet the program criteria.
It is important to also note that until ISAEC is fully rolled out to all primary care providers (PCPs), referral into the program is only available to patients whose family doctor or primary care nurse practitioner has enrolled in the program.
We appreciate your patience and continued interest in this program.
The ISAEC Program is funded by the Government of Ontario.
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Please ask your Primary Care Provider (PCP) about being referred to the program.
NOTE: Referral into the program is only available to patients whose PCP has enrolled in the program. Please check with your PCP.
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Extending PowerCenter to Cloud with Amazon Redshift
Are you a PowerCenter user interested in an Amazon Redshift data warehouse? Or perhaps you have already started working on a new POC (Proof of Concept) for Amazon Redshift? If so, you are not alone! And we'd like to help you out!
Many of Informatica's PowerCenter customers are exploring ways to leverage their long-standing investment in PowerCenter by harnessing the power of cloud data warehousing with Amazon Redshift. We are seeing several typical adoption patterns of Amazon Redshift by PowerCenter customers:
- Extend on premise enterprise data warehouse environment with a new Amazon Redshift implementation, typically for a new analytics use case such as new types of data or need for agile, self-service cloud analytics. This is done either by using PowerCenter to load Amazon Redshift, or extending PowerCenter with Informatica Cloud to load Amazon Redshift.
- Migrate on premise enterprise data warehouse, such as Teradata or Netezza to Amazon Redshift, oftentimes taking PowerCenter along for the ride, and deploying PowerCenter directly on Amazon EC2. In this case, Informatica platform can also be used for cataloging of on premise data for migration to AWS as well as bulk migration of the on premise data to AWS.
If you'd like to learn more, please join our upcoming 'Meet the Experts' webinar on Amazon Redshift on 5/02', where we will be providing a technical session with our product experts.
In this 'deep dive and demo' session, we will discuss the reasons many customers are extending PowerCenter to support cloud data warehouses on AWS with Amazon Redshift and review common patterns for Amazon Redshift adoption. We will overview the Amazon Redshift architecture and discuss available options from Informatica for extending PowerCenter to support Amazon Redshift. We will share details about using pre-built Informatica connectors for Amazon Redshift and other AWS services such as Amazon S3, and overview advanced scaling features such as grid, partitioning and push-down optimization.
Key webinar learnings include:
- AWS journey and Amazon Redshift: Key benefits and capabilities
- Key use cases for extending PowerCenter with Amazon Redshift
- Extending with PowerCenter Redshift connector vs extending with Informatica Cloud Redshift connector
- Scalability features like grid, partitioning and push-down optimization to maximize the power of Amazon Redshift
- AWS deployment options: Single-click deployment of PowerCenter on AWS EC2 and Informatica Cloud 'Pay as You Go' via AWS Marketplace
- Product demos of using Informatica Cloud and PowerCenter with Amazon Redshift
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Muir Touch Activated Single Handle Pull-down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet with Plate in Chrome
The Huntington Brass Muir Touch Activated Single-Handle Pull-Down Sprayer Kitchen Faucet with Plate in Chrome features a single handle with a two setting pull down sprayer, a 360 degree swing angle, high arch spout, and a ceramic disc cartridge. This unique design allows you to control your faucet with a single touch. The kitchen faucet turns on and off with a touch anywhere on the spout or handle.The deck plate is installed. With a beautiful chrome finish, this faucet is easy to maintain and the stylish look never fades. The 1.8-gallon per minute flow rate guarantees a constant water flow to hold up for everyday use in your home. This faucet is in stock at Builder Supply Outlet.
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Posted on October 28, 2019 in Non-Surgical Procedures, Skin Care
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the most common skin condition in the United States is acne. Teens are not the only ones who have acne; adults can get acne as well. Acne breakouts develop when there is a buildup of bacteria underneath the surface of the skin behind clogged pores. Both teens and adults dealing with acne can experience low self-esteem. Dr. Evan Ransom at Ransom, MD can help treat your acne and gain your confidence back.
Teens usually have oily skin, especially in the T-zone. The T-zone is made up of the forehead, nose, and chin. Teen acne is brought about by puberty and when puberty ends so does the signs of acne. Teen acne appears as whiteheads, blackheads, pustules, and cysts. Teen acne is most often on the face and neck. Cell turnover is faster and skin is more resilient in teens resulting in a faster recovery with appropriate skin treatments. Typically boys are more prone to acne than girls. Over-the-counter solutions containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can help keep skin clean and prevent additional breakouts.
Adults especially women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s can develop acne. The skin of adults is either dry or combination skin and tends to be more sensitive. Adult acne can appear on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Adult acne can be caused by environmental factors, medications, or changes in the body. Over-the-counter products for adults do not have the same effect for treating acne as teens because of the sensitivity of their skin. Adults may be inclined to seek professional help.
Dr. Ransom will work with each patient to determine the best treatment plan. Call Dr. Ransom today to schedule a consultation if you are suffering from the effects of acne.


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Medical Alert Systems
Medical alarm assistance at a critical moment
Technical progress is primarily aimed at facilitating the daily activities of people and ensuring a comfortable life as a whole. But in some cases the price of its achievements can be saved human lives, for example, when it comes to the medical alarm.
Regardless of the type and characteristics of these devices, their main function - automatic notification of medical services, friends or family that a man anything happened. They are quite easy to use. In most devices available setting phone numbers to which notification will be sent, but the local emergency services are selected by default. After the successful transmission of the signal device gives audio notification of the action taken.
Varieties and special medical alarm capabilities
There are stationary and mobile variations, the latter being more popular. Location of the victim is determined to within a few meters (using GPS). These devices can be designed as a pendant, a bracelet (like a wristwatch), pendant to be worn on the neck, etc. They virtually eliminated the chance of accidental call, since most of the time they are blocked by one of the buttons. Unlock quite complicated and takes time. Work these devices with rechargeable batteries that can be replaced in the event of operational status. On the charge level decreases, you will learn through the LED or display, depending on the model. What will suit you the most - up to you, in this issue can help except that feedback from other buyers.
Some units are also equipped with a number of additional sensors - temperature, gas, humidity, motion sensors and downs. Their readings are transmitted with the emergency signal, which often allows to determine in advance what it needs your help the victim, and, consequently, faster and more efficiently to take the necessary measures.
Stationary model, as the name implies, are used in homes. Buy and install them recommended for people with disabilities or just living alone, families with elderly members of the family, this will reduce the risk of delayed assistance.
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Automate Secure Application Services in VMware Private Clouds
The IT world is transitioning to the cloud. Upwards of 70% of Enterprises will utilize a hybrid model by 2020 according to Right Scale's "2017 State of the Cloud Report". This is due to the need for agility and scalability, an overwhelming number of users and requests, exponential growth of deployed apps and the mandate for disaster recovery and business continuity.
A key benefit of the cloud is automation and a drive to enhanced agility. With automation, comes the ability to roll-out apps quicker for better time-to-revenue. Organizations can reduce TCO with less IT staffing and minimized overprovisioning.
For all the accolades public clouds receive some administrators have anxieties. A 451 Research survey "Can private cloud be cheaper than public cloud?" reveals private cloud users have concerns with public clouds:
- security (79%)
- performance (46%)
- managing cost (39%)
The survey also states the benefits of a private cloud:
- site control (71%)
- cost (53%)
- infrastructure ownership (43%)
Migrating to Private Clouds
Many organization's IT groups are thus migrating to private clouds to extend the use of on-premises architectures. This affords them a streamlined consumption model, superior agility, and economics of the public cloud. In making this shift and accomplish their goals enterprises need to simplify and automate services available from their existing IT operations.
Creating a private cloud requires administrators rethink traditional design methods and make fundamental changes to IT. The underlying infrastructure must be simplified. The concept of IT as a Service be employed. To improve quality and reduce human error they must utilize repeatable, standardized procedures when deploying infrastructure elements. Above all automation is mandatory to improve the speed of service delivery.
Private Cloud Orchestration with VMware's vCloud
Regarding private cloud orchestration techniques, VMware's vCloud is the most widely adopted and seems to be the solution of choice-even over OpenStack "free" open source methods. vCloud is a complete tool suite for private clouds and is composed of vSphere and the vRealize Suite. IT can optimize cloud deployments and manage an entire Infrastructure lifecycle from a single console.
vSphere includes:
- VMware ESX hypervisor, that functions as the virtualization server
- VMware vCenter Server, which manages vSphere environments
- VMware vSphere Client, which is used to install and manage VMs
- VMware's file system component.
The vRealize suite encompasses:
- vRealize Automation. This provides a self-service, policy-based infrastructure and application provisioning and lifecycle management tool
- vRealize Operations. Gives IT intelligent performance, capacity and configuration management
- vRealize Business for Cloud is used for automated costing, usage metering and service pricing
Automation with VMware vRealize Orchestrator
A key component of vCloud is vRealize Orchestrator (vRO). This is workflow software that simplifies the automation of complex tasks. With vRO organizations can design and deploy scalable workflows to automate routine or sophisticated IT processes. Such methods dramatically simplify and accelerate IT operations. Administrators can reduce OPEX and lessen the vulnerability of user errors. The efficiency of service delivery and operational management are improved.
vRO is integrated into vCloud to extend service delivery and operational management and ensures all tasks necessary to deliver a required service are completed. vRO is kind of a "master conductor" and orchestrates various services. Administrators can deploy multi-tier apps, VMs and secure application services such as those from application delivery controllers (ADCs).
Workflow Development with VMware vRealize Orchestrator
One of the principal ways vRO automates tasks is through workflow development. Users can create their own workflows through various designer menus using an intuitive, easy-to-use drag-and-drop workflow creator. These are complete instructions to create a particular end function and define how to perform an automated task. They are organized in a hierarchical tree structure. Workflows are created to provision, delete or alter resources, including ADCs, and involve their configuration and setting policies.
Custom workflows can be built from scratch (from a library of individual tasks) with built-in actions. This can simplify the process by using plug-ins and the pre-built workflows for any level of abstraction. IT accesses and launches workflows from the VMware vSphere. Complex workflows can be quickly and easily designed and deployed in just a few steps.
Administrators can automate and orchestrate ADC provisioning operations and integrate those workflows into other parts of the infrastructure. Ultimately this enables customers to access services that would otherwise require a ticket and possibly weeks of delay.
vRO may be combined with several technologies to allow designing and running workflows on VMware-based tools and third-party applications that are part of the customers private cloud environment. The tool provides comprehensive coverage of vSphere APIs and is integrated with the vCloud suite components including vRealize Automation and vRealize Operations.
Integration and Orchestration with VMware vRealize Orchestrator
To enable the integration and orchestration of VMware and multiple third-party services with vRO, software plug-ins are developed and installed. They provide vital communications and control. Leveraging these plug-ins vRO configures policies on these external services. Numerous software vendors have developed plug-ins to support automation for their software through vRO.
A10 Networks has developed a vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) plug-in solution. It's available on VMware's Solution Exchange (a marketplace of extensible solution plug-ins). It is also available for A10 Networks customers at A10 Networks product software and documentation. vRO provides a RESTful API to enable other applications to integrate with the tool and design and execute their own workflows. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the interaction of vRO and A10 Networks Thunder/vThunder.
A10 Networks' Thunder ADC Plug-in for VMware vRealize Orchestrator
The A10 Networks Thunder ADC plug-in for vRO enables integration of VMware vRealize Orchestrator (vRO) functionality, enabling management, implementation and automation of many workflows for secure app services. This automates ADC provisioning and configuration on Thunder ADC devices. The plug-in offers full programmability and control of all A10 Networks devices including virtual, physical and bare metal.
The vRO workflow designer via the plug-in sends commands to and receives information back from the Thunder ADC appliances' APIs. Thus, incorporating the ADCs into workflows for an efficient and simple process. To help accelerate the deployment process over 50 plus pre-built workflows for configuring L4-L7 ADC functionality on A10 Networks devices are included. These include:
- L4-7 SLB configuration (real servers, service groups, virtual server)
- SLB App Centric Templates
- Health monitoring
- SSL file management
- Network configurations: Ethernet; Trunk Interfaces and VLANs
- IP NAT pools
- High availability cluster using VRRP-A
- Multi-tenancy: L3V Application Delivery Partitions (ADPs)
JavaScript for VMware vRealize Orchestrator
A10 Networks VRO plug-in also provides a JavaScript-based scripting engine with more than 30 scripting objects to help administrators develop custom workflows in addition to the out of box workflows. This permits the creation of new building blocks for workflows as well as other actions and policies. Over 75 action scripts are also included along with a plug-in SDK.
With the A10 Networks Thunder ADC plug-in for vRO, organizations running private clouds leveraging VMware's vCloud suite can achieve many benefits. Administrators can:
- Automate management of applications. vThunder ADCs provisioning, configuration and deployments are streamlined with workflows initiated in seconds. The intuitive GUI provides drop-downs, defaults, wizards and inventory tree views for ease of use.
- Accelerate responses to bottlenecks. Out-of-box workflows automate app lifecycle management and simplify troubleshooting.
- Gain complete control over Thunder workflows. Scripts and workflows can be fully customized by accessing the entire Rest-based APIs (A10 Networks aXAPIs)
- Leverage a single pain of glass for management. A self-service portal is available and provides visualization into VRO.
How A10 Networks Can Help
The A10 Networks Thunder line of Application Delivery Controllers intelligently manage, control and automate the deployment of application delivery services in multi-cloud environments to maximize agility, provide actionable insights and ensure app availability and security while simplifying operations with the lowest TCO. The Thunder Series comprehensive support for multiple third party tool suites, coupled with flexible deployment methods, make it ideal for a wide variety of deployment scenarios. Their capabilities enable:
- Integration with A10 Networks Harmony Controller to offer visibility into hundreds of per-request metrics involving user experience, latencies, contextualized traffic profiles, anomalies, malicious intrusions and server health and utilization levels.
- Use of machine learning and artificial intelligence to proactively and automatically modify, provision and configure new app service instances and policies.
- Simplification and acceleration of both infrastructure configurations and operational troubleshooting by over 80%.
- Self-service and automation to improve agility and efficiency by eliminating the need for IT administrators to set up and configure per-application infrastructure.
- Centralized management to coordinate and distribute policies and configuration files to all app services and device clusters.
Get more from your enterprise network. A10 Networks Thunder ADC helps enterprise data centers improve the bottom line.


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By John Carlin, 11th November 2014
On Saturday night the UFC makes it's inaugural appearance in Mexico, bringing with it some of the best fighters on the planet with the usual mix of exciting prospects, up and comers, and contenders, culminating in a heavyweight showdown to determine the next pretender for Cain Velasquez's heavyweight crown, and a nice piece of gold to go with it.
Main Event
After Cain Velasquez was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout with Brazilian title challenger Fabricio Werdum, disappointing a nation in the process, the UFC quickly moved to replace the champion with fan favorite and fellow heavyweight contender Mark Hunt.
They meet in the quintessential striker vs grappler match up that see's both fighters hold advantages over their opponent. Fabricio Werdum a multiple time Jiu Jitsu world champion, and 2x ADCC champion is widely regarded as one of the very best Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the world, holding highly impressive submission victories in his mixed martial arts career over the likes of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and is also the only man to ever submit MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko. Recentley showcasing a much improved Muay Thai game under the tutelage of Master Rafael Cordeiro, Werdum has evolved into a much more well-rounded mixed martial artist, now capable of competing anywhere the fight takes place despite his much improved stand up game he will be well served to still be cautious of the striking game of his opponent, former K1 world grand prix champion Mark Hunt, one of the most devastating strikers in the UFC's heavyweight division, boasting the kind of power and technique to conceivably knock out any man alive with the right connection.
The fact that Mark Hunt is even in this position right now is an incredible turn of events, it's been well documented that after the UFC's acquisition of the now defunct pride organization that they offered to pay up the rest of Hunt's contract to relieve him of any obligations to fight in the UFC. After adamantly declining and wanting to prove to the UFC and the rest of the world what he already believed, that he was the best heavyweight in the world, 5 wins and a draw, in what many people consider to be the greatest heavyweight fight of all time later, and Hunt finds himself fighting for the interim heavyweight championship with a guaranteed shot at the current heavyweight world champion Cain Velasquez should he be victorious.
The big question in this fight is does Werdum elect to stand and engage in a striking battle with Hunt, does he believe in his new found striking skill set enough to try and best Hunt in the one area that he can compete with Werdum in? because if this fight goes to the mat there is a giant chasm in the two fighters grappling ability, and Werdum, so close to a shot at the champion Cain Velasquez would surely be wise to try to exploit that disparity, conversely Hunt will be hoping that Werdum's new found confidence leads him to stay in range long enough for him to land one of his well patented knock out blows, one thing's for sure, it's going to be interesting to find out.
Main Card (PPV)
Aside from the main event, UFC 180 has a number of intriguing bouts set to feature on the pay-per-view portion of the broadcast, Jake Ellenberger (29-8) faces Kelvin Gastelum (10-0) in the co-main event, as Gastelum looks to continue his march towards to the top 10 of the welterweight division and Ellenberger looks to rebound from a 2-fight losing streak and halt the momentum of TUF 17 winner Gastelum. Stylistically it promises to be an exciting match up, as both fighters prefer to keep the fight standing and look to finish their opponent on the feet, also both fighters posses the level of wrestling to be able to keep the fight standing or take their opponent down. It's a big step up in competition for Gastelum but should he get the win on Saturday night it will propel him into the top 10 of the division.
Dennis Bermudez (15-3) takes on Ricardo Lamas (14-3) in an exciting looking contest between two of the best featherweights in the world. After putting up a valiant effort in his title shot against the featherweight champion Jose Aldo, Lamas has since rebounded with a decision victory over Hacren Diaz, and will be looking to take out a fellow top ten opponent when he faces off against Denis Bermudez who has been on an impressive run since losing to Diego Brandao in the TUF 14 finale Bermudez has reeled off a 7 fight win streak most recently submitting the always durable Clay Guida last time out. The winner of this top ten featherweight clash could possibly find themselves in a number 1 contender bout next, so a lot will be on the line come Saturday night.
The highlights of the prelims all take place in the televised portion of the preliminary card, as both the bantamweight and the featherweight winners of TUF Latin America will be crowned.
Yair Rodriguez (4-1) takes on Leonardo Morales (5-0) to crown the first ever TUF Latin America featherweight winner.
Alenjandro Perez (15-5) takes on Jose Quinonez (4-1) to crown the first ever TUF Latin America bantamweight winner.
Jessica Eye (10-2) faces Leslie Smith (7-5) in the stand out fight of the prelims. Eye is coming off of a split decision loss to Canadian Alexis Davies in her last appearance inside of the Octagon, While Leslie Smith had a very impressive victory over Jessamyn Duke stopping her in the first round with a violent barrage of punches.
Eye is currently ranked number 6 in the women's bantamweight division while Smith is currently sitting at number 13, a win for Smith though on Saturday night would surely see her break into the top ten of the division, An exciting looking match up between two talented fighters, the fans that get into the arena before the main card are in for a treat.


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Mortgage industry can't afford to fall behind on blockchain
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Blockchain technology is no longer breaking news. The financial services industry has been quick to adopt it in various areas. But mortgage lenders and servicers have been slower to implement this technology to solve lending challenges.
Skepticism about the value of blockchain may be rooted in unease about its connection to bitcoin and other virtual currencies known as cryptocurrencies. The tools in blockchain — its highly advanced security and distributed ledger — are tools that exist today and can be employed to address problems in lending. And it all can be done in traditional U.S. currency.
It should also be stated that blockchain is neither a software package nor a platform that can be bought. It is the application of existing technologies in a way that ensures better transparency and improved security. It also boosts the bottom line by reducing necessary manpower and man-hours.
We, in the lending industry, have seen the benefits that can be brought about by automation and standardization of data. We also understand the need for improved transparency and accountability to better adhere to regulatory requirements. Any innovations in lending must also consider the overall cost — both direct and indirect — to all parties involved.
With this in mind, there is a case for mortgage lenders to adopt blockchain tools. The first step begins with looking at problems with some basic understanding of the tools involved. Let's examine some elements of blockchain and how they can be applied to the mortgage industry.
Blockchains provide improved safety and security. Data that may be stored on a loan origination or servicing platform is tagged to a highly secure shared data framework where the records are represented by unique metadata that is algorithmically defined. Loan balance information is represented by a string of 64 calculated characters called a "hash." The hash contains not just the loan balance but other data, such as its source.
The cryptographic approach to hashes creates a verifiable "single source of the truth," meaning an unchangeable digital record is created for every transaction. No sensitive information is ever transmitted in the clear (the data doesn't move) and blockchain ledgers can be full, limited, or private in scope. This means users can share this data with no one, only certain parties with whom a private key is shared or with the public at large.
It's hard to argue against the concepts that support blockchain and all it brings to the table for both lenders and borrowers. Blockchain technology could reduce data security risks by improving the data encryption used to trade information. By using a private or hybrid ledger, it could also reduce all the costs associated with trading data and subsequent checking of that data — and the audit of those checkers would be far easier to manage, too.
What's more, with the right ledger security, users could also address compliance concerns. Even if someone only trades information within their own company, a distributed ledger can streamline operations, increasing productivity by reducing duplication of multistep data transfer processes.
Nearly every lender and servicer has embraced automation to keep costs down, freeing up manpower for tasks that require a human touch. Further cost reduction means that more resources can be devoted to serving the borrower: The savings generated from reducing overall costs to originate and service loans can be passed on to the borrower. From origination to payoff, blockchain can enhance and improve the mortgage lending process.
The benefits are bold, but what are the use cases?
The transfer of mortgage portfolios is a process in which loan servicers could benefit from better technology like blockchain. As loan servicers know, the transfer of these portfolios is a complex process that entails many moving parts and a lot of scrutiny. During the buy/sell transaction, the underlying loan details can change sufficiently, which then requires periodic updates to be disclosed from the buyer to the seller.
To reconcile these changes, sellers spend a great deal of resources, in a multistep effort, to transfer the new data and to "true up" the information between the initial bid and subsequent updates to the loan portfolio. Not only does this process dampen productivity, it also introduces additional risk into the portfolio transaction due to the possibility of poor data management or the inadvertent transfer of invalid loans.
And where there is risk, there is heightened attention from investors and regulators — such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Housing Finance Agency, in the case of larger portfolio transfers.
Instead of the laborious, highly manual method used today, an approach using distributed ledger elements of blockchain and a secure contract could eliminate reporting and reconciling issues when providing updates during the purchase transaction. The ledger would eliminate the back and forth data transfers that occur during the process.
For example, when balances change and individual loans no longer qualify for a deal due to pay off or advanced default actions, the ledger provides an immutable filing cabinet of the data. And all participating parties can access this record. A secure contract, facilitated through blockchain, can improve the confidence in the deal terms and the portfolio content by controlling characteristics of the chain composition, with the total principal balance of the transfer chief among those characteristics.
In addition to streamlining the process by reducing the number of hand-offs and checks involved, adoption of this technology also shrinks risk by increasing the clarity of the loans comprising the portfolio.
The security elements of blockchain can be used to structure transparency and effect fast approvals without sacrificing security and privacy. As a result, mortgage servicers can more easily leverage portfolio sales and acquisition to achieve growth and product profitability. They can also improve demographic, as well as geographic, footprint goals.
Blockchain is a win for lenders and the consumer. Isn't it about time you let blockchain do the heavy lifting?


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ALGORITHM 635: an algorithm for the solution of systems of complex linear equations in the L∞ norm with constraints on the unknowns: Chebyshev solution of systems of complex linear equations with linear inequality constraints and simple bound constraints (Source: http://plato.asu.edu)
This software is also peer reviewed by journal TOMS.
This software is also peer reviewed by journal TOMS.
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- Laurie, Dirk P.; Venter, Lucas M.: A two-phase algorithm for the Chebyshev solution of complex linear equations (1994)
- Kortanek, K. O.: Vector-supercomputer experiments with the primal affine linear programming scaling algorithm (1993)
- Reemtsen, Rembert: A cutting plane method for solving minimax problems in the complex plane (1992)
- Watson, G. A.: A method for the Chebyshev solution of an overdetermined system of complex linear equations (1988)


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A H1B visa is issued to non-immigrants in the United States to enable them to get temporary employment in specialty occupations. It really is issued under the Immigration and Nationality Act section 101(a)(15)(H). It is a process commonly used by most employers to bring professional experts in different areas to America. It provides the employees a chance to work in the United States for three years, a span which can be expanded to 6 years. In order for one to qualify for a H-1B Visa, they need to be a holders of a bachelor degree or years of experience in the particular field of expertise they're being brought in for.
Using the H1B visa can be a valuable resource to work with to get competent and well educated overseas workers to your own organization. There are several facts, nevertheless, that any Human Assets department staff member must understand when the business is considering sponsoring an H1B employee
There there is a cap on the number of H1B visas issued each year and is created at 65,000. Yet, there is an added 20,000 for those prospective workers with a Master' Diploma or Ph.D if it was got from an accredited American college or university.
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If you're a consulting organization, you should take note that the USCIS views you with increased review. You have to list all work websites in the H1B petition and file LCAs (Labor Certification Program) for the career applications and also a fresh LCA submitted when the worker visits a fresh work site or is paid an alternate wage.
For specific consulting jobs the foreign worker is definitely going to be running on, you must maintain records of contracts, purchase orders or work statements using the finish customer or menace having the h 1b petition denied. These records might be requested by the USCIS when it submits an RFE or Petition for Evidence to your organization. It really is essential that you only get in touch by means of your immigration attorney if this happens to ensure your record keeping is in compliance.


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Travelodge needed to improve the quality of the light in their emergency exits and common areas. The organisational goal was to upgrade lighting with the minimal disruption to customers. This was achieved through careful planning and upgrading existing T8 florescent lighting with T8 LED Tubes. This dramatically improved the quality of the light and reduced the overall lighting costs.
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- Date: 5 March, 2019
- Client: Travelodge
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KINGSPORT – Planetarium Staff at Bays Mountain Park have announced the limited return engagement beginning this weekend of Astronaut, one of the more popular shows that made its original debut in April 2013.
Beginning with our earliest understanding of the stars in the night sky, its the dream of many children: becoming an astronaut one day. Bays Mountain Park and Planetariums show Astronaut allows us all to revisit those dreams, detailing what it takes to become a member of this select field of exploration and research.
Astronaut, narrated by famed actor Ewan McGregor, is a full-dome presentation that takes the viewer deeper into the journey of becoming an astronaut and the rigors one must endure in the name of space science. Experience a rocket launch from inside the human body, and witness in amazing detail the physical impact a variety of space activities have on the body.
Produced by NSC Creative, the program is part of a triple-feature that also includes a live presentation highlighting the current night sky pointing out constellations and planets that are easily visible. The third and final feature is a short presentation on space exploration of the past and where we are going. A fun, live activity caps the event.
Astronaut can be seen during the months of March and April each Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $4.00 per person and can be purchased at the gift shop located in the Nature Center.
Annually, more than 150,000 visitors pass through Bays Mountain Park making it one of the State of Tennessees Top 50 Most Visited Attractions, according to the State of Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.
One of the nations largest city-owned parks with 3,550 acres, Bays Mountain Park features 40 miles of hiking trails, a state-of-the-art planetarium, wildlife habitats, fun exhibits, a 44-acre lake, ropes course with zip line, trails for mountain biking and much, much more.


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Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star Jenni "JWoww" Farley has filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Roger Matthews, citing irreconcilable differences, and in a new Instagram video, Matthews says he doesn't blame her. According to Matthews, the couple got into a bad rut, and Farley got tired of it.
"My wife filed for divorce," Matthews said. "It's true. I'm just going to keep it simple. I don't blame her. There's no cheating or any dumb s–t or any juicy details. She just grew tired of the repetitive pattern that we fell into. Again, I am not going to get into detail, but it was a repetitive pattern and not a good one."
We have a situation: Roger isn't ready to let his marriage to JWoww end. https://t.co/1B1dokk36S
— E! News (@enews) September 28, 2018
Matthews went on to say that he is not done fighting, and he is going to win his wife back. He promised that he would win back Farley's affection and love, and he has no intention of being a single dad. The truck driver added that they are in counseling, and there is still hope. So, it isn't "over til the fat lady sings."
In Farley's complaint, she wrote that she and Matthews have irreconcilable differences which caused their marriage to break down over the past six months. She added that the court should dissolve the marriage because "there is no prospect of reconciliation."
As Radar Online reports, Farley and Matthews tied the knot in October 2015, but things have not been smooth for the couple. Earlier this year, he wrote on Instagram that Farley left him for a "jacked dude from the club named Billy," who can flex his pec muscles to the tune of Jingle Bells. Later, he said that he was joking and made it all up.
Farley and Mathews have two kids, Meilani, 4, and Greyson, 2, and their relationship saw further stress when Greyson suffered through a developmental delay. Farley says that people reassured her that her son would talk around one or one-and-a-half, but when he wasn't responding to words she got concerned.
JWOWW and Roger are getting a divorce. I am NOT okay. pic.twitter.com/sN7v11qZ1A
— gab (@gabbyreyes_) September 28, 2018
Farley said that she would ask her husband if he had seen Greyson respond to his name, but it was more about him not putting concepts and words together. He currently attends behavior and occupational therapy three times a week, and Farley admits that it has taken an emotional toll.
JWoww says that they don't know if Greyson has a speech issue because he doesn't speak, and they are trying to make him understand what words are. But now, he does know the color blue, and he is learning sign language.
As for the divorce, it seems as though it was a long time coming. The couple put their home up for sale in December 2017 but took it off the market in February.
New episodes of Jersey Shore: Family Vacation air Thursday nights on MTV.


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Landscape with Bodies
It doesn't matter the place is littered with them,
Feeding worms, feeding weeds,
Generations deep, bone
Unhinging from bone, flesh falling
Shred by shred away. Don't bother to think
Who you carry inside you, millennia
Zipping and unzipping, little
Fragments of this and that becoming
A speck of green in your eye, the way
Your neck turns. All those deaths
Planted in your cells, cartoon bombs crazy-
Wired to clocks, and you can't know which
Will blast off first until
Too late. Better point to a boneyard
Oak digging roots in, flipping
Breezy leaves, insouciant: Now
You see me. We know
Rocks are indifferent, but we carve them
Pithy sayings, If a body need
A body, etc., as if spelling could
Return us, sensible as ever
The Things We Observe in the Universe are not the Important Things
Not deaths of stars, spectacular, but darknesses
Thickened between them, any invisible
Pull. Blood surging, thought ticking over
A dog's brain the moment she decides I am
Dangerous or not, biteful or tender making
A smell or gesture only the dog can read. Her brain
Composes knowledge a fish walked
Out onto shore so long ago neither the dog
Nor I remembers. We could have come out
Different. If I were to count up all we hold
In common, what might I call her? Relative. Fish
And fowl. Tick, tock. I hold my hands palm
Down and the tail begins its wave. Patience. No
More than deepening space between flashes of light,
Reliable or erratic, heart and soul. Gravy. My hands
Accept the lash of tongue. Tasting, to be sure.
Titled with a line from Robert Kirshner, The New York Times
Is it more beautiful now
It is broken? Baroque
Bark frail and wave-
Flung, sharp-struck so exactly
Fractured, softness
Scoured out, each half
Swirling and turning into
Itself, drawing out
Secrets. Mother-of-pearl left
One for each pocket smooth
The palm of each hand. Curved
There. Nestling. Heft
And glimmer its own shape.
Mother of pearl seashell photo by Asaf Eliason, courtesy Shutterstock.


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Exciting news! As of last night, I'm officially certified to work as a precinct clerk during this Tuesday's election!
I sent in the application earlier this week, and they booked me for one of the last training classes before the election. For an hour and a half, I learned about the procedures to open, run, and close the polling place, and how to properly account for ballots and voters and all that fun stuff.
So look forward to hearing more about my patriotic service. And if you're in Contra Costa County Precinct #258 (it's in Moraga), come say hello!


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10 Trends To Get Kids Reading
If you're looking for book ideas, children's book review website www.toppsta.com has over 30,000 reviews written by children, parents and teachers. It's a great place to discover which books readers have really enjoyed reading, whether you're interested in the latest David Walliams books, brilliant debuts like Brightstorm by Vashti Hardy or a handy book review template to use in the classroom.
Here Toppsta founder, Georgina Atwell discusses some trends she's noticed in children's books and shares which books are really getting kids reading.
1. A new approach to Non-Fiction and Reference
Though I'd describe my son, age 9 as a good reader, he's definitely not a keen reader. But he's not alone and I frequently get messages from parents asking for book recommendations for young football fans. I was delighted then to discover the Ultimate Football Heroes books, an accessible, engaging series of biographies of the most famous footballers and their journeys to stardom. They're relatively short, easy to read and if you're a football fan (or a wannabe player) they make for essential reading. Likewise, the Football School books are great for those kids who aren't into fiction. Using football to teach kids about the world around them, with chapters on biology, maths and history they're quirky, funny and genuinely engaging. I can't say that about many of the reference books from my childhood.
2. Books about gaming
I'm thinking here particularly of minecraft books, one of the most popular searches on our website. It seems counter-intuitive to be promoting books which appear to be encouraging MORE screen time but isn't that what reference books are all about; getting kids reading about a subject they already love? Look out for more Roblox and Fortnite books coming soon.
3. Books which combine old-school format with new-school cool
Rebound by Kwame Alexander was a revelation this year, who'd have thought that a book in verse would be so popular. Throw in some basketball and a teenager dealing with grief and we have something truly contemporary and genuinely moving. And more importantly, our reviewers LOVED it. One ten year old described it as "my best book ever". A book in verse. Proof if we needed it that we don't need to dumb down for this generation…
4. Whilst we're on the theme of 'old fashioned'…
Classic books like Meg and Mog have always popular with our reviewers but now there's a new wave of middle-grade books, which don't pretend to be anything other than a good, old-fashioned yarn. I'm thinking of The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson or Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone. There was a time when these would be considered too 'traditional' for modern kids but they're now they're being celebrated. Pure escapism and if I may say so, all with stunning covers.
5. Books looking at mental health for kids
I have lost track of the number of people recommending You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed. An accessible, practical, approach to helping kids develop a growth mindset. Likewise, Looking after Your Mental Health by Usborne is a book that kids can dip into when they feel like it. In the maelstrom of fake news, kids (and parents) are turning to books for properly researched, fact-checked, thorough analysis.
5. Books which make kids laugh
Our reviewers LOVE the Tom Gates books and it's obvious why, kids (and adults!) do love a good giggle. Nothing new there, I hear you say but I think with increasing mental health issues, a good giggle is more valuable now than ever. Particularly, if the book is read aloud and you can have a shared giggle with family or classmates.
6. Books which encourage creativity using stuff you already have at home
For all the exhausted parents trying to keep kids busy on rainy days, empty weekends and long summer holidays those books that encourage kids to get creative with minimum effort or resources are really popular at the moment. See DK's Outdoor Maker Lab or Backyard Explorer by Lonely Planet Kids. That's the summer holidays sorted then.
7. Books by new authors
It is absolutely brilliant to see publishers supporting new talent like Boy Underwater by Adam Baron and Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi. Is this finally a backlash against celebrity authors? Who knows, but it does seem to be a return to supporting authors for just being authors.
9. Full-colour fiction
This is the reading stage we get the most enquiries about and with my own 6 year old just moving on from Oxford Owl books, I really appreciate how much hand-holding is required at this milestone. So which are the books that are half a step on from picture books? Well, it's the full coloured fiction series for new readers, and now, in addition to the classic series like Claude by Alex T. Smith, we have The Little Gems from Barrington Stoke and now a new full-colour illustrated, original fiction series from Little Tiger Press coming out in 2019.
10. And finally, books which tap into tech
Whilst many publishers have toyed with digital, few have done it as well as Carlton's iExplore series, where readers can download a free app to bring the subject to life. In the iExplore Brain title for instance, users can hold the app over the book to see the sections of the brain and really get to understand how the brain works. Print and digital working together, to enhance the reading experience, rather than replace it.
You can buy many of the books mentioned above including David Walliams, Tom Gates, You Are Awesome and more in the brilliant Scholastic Book Clubs September offer !
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The Architecture program at Hasan Kalyoncu University embraces the art of making. We are committed to the traditional role of the practitioner and master builder: to design and construct buildings that contribute to society and enrich people's lives. To that end, the curriculum promotes research and design based on the linkages between conceptual frameworks and the tangible nature of architecture. Through rigorous investigations into the history, theory and material culture of the built environment, students engage design as a fusion of the art and science of building.
HKU provides a wonderful setting for architectural education. Students experience the cultural richness and a diverse tapestry of both traditional and contemporary buildings. They learn about the opportunities and the responsibilities inherent in the architect's role as form maker of the built environment while discovering the profound impact of architecture on individuals, communities, and societies.
The faculty represents a broad range of interests and expertise, bringing insight and real-world experience into the studio-based education. The program also offers opportunities to engage in diverse cultures and building traditions through travel-based learning in national and international settings.
Focusing on the tangible and material realities of design and building, our students are trained to think critically in order to articulate a well-grounded position in architecture that prepares them to become leaders in the field. Ultimately, the program provides graduates with the insight, skills, and perspective to pursue meaningful careers in architecture and design.
Admission requirements
Step 1: Application Procedure
The applicant has to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application portal.
- Application Form
- Copy of the photo-page(s) of your passport
- High School Certificate
- High School Transcript
- University equivalency certificate
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- Prepayment for getting an acceptance letter
- ( Visa required countries have to pay a total cost of administration )
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- Preparation of acceptance letter
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- Registration and Orientation
- Residency and Turkish ID Card Registration
Turkish language requirements
Language Program.
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You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card, cheque, bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.
Bachelor ( Per Year): 5.000 $
You will need to budget at least $300/mount for living costs.
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There's a whole lot of holiday spirit in our charming, traditional bouquet. We've gathered brightly colored Christmas blooms into a classic glass vase, creating a delightfully festive gift for the most wonderful time of the year.
Our florist's hand-design each arrangement, so colors and varieties may vary due to local availability on flowers and container.
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"Field of Dreams" Actor Dwier Brown
Talks about His Famous Role in the Film!
Have you ever had an opportunity to speak with a ghost? I have. Well, at least a man who played one on the big screen. It's a name you might not be familiar with — Dwier Brown — but this actor had a role in a film you will never forget. Dwier played John Kinsella, the father of Kevin Costner's character Ray Kinsella for the final five minutes of the movie Field of Dreams. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the movie that is arguably the greatest sports film ever made. On Father's Day, the original cast and crew will make a trip back to Northeast Iowa for a weekend long celebration that will include a performance by Kevin Costner's band Modern West. Fans are encouraged to attend, and they can find out more about this monumental event at the official website.
To mark the film's anniversary, Dwier has released a book about the film and about his small yet necessary role that would forever change his life.
"I told God that if he would put me in just one 'meaningful' film, like It's a Wonderful Life, I would try and use that opportunity to help people."
Dwier called and God answered by putting him in a legendary scene in a movie that grossed over $84 million dollars worldwide at the box office in 1988 and has people forever quoting, "If you build it, he will come."
His book, appropriately titled If You Build It, is a book that I could not put down. I devoured the inspiring, riveting chapters like a nourishing meal. I finished the book in two sittings — a rarity for a boy like me with ADHD. The book will bring you back to that first moment when you see Kevin Costner's surprised face — as his character Ray sees his dad as a young man for the first time — and redemption fills the air after an awkward conversation that ends with Ray Kinsella saying, "Hey Dad, You wanna have a catch?"
(Pause to wipe away a tear.)
Sports columnist Bill Simmons wrote of the movie: "I have always felt there were two types of people: those who love Field of Dreams and those who have no soul."
I would have to earnestly agree with him. I was very excited the day I got to speak with Dwier Brown, the man who first came to my attention when I was six years old. Now a proud father of two myself, we discussed the beloved movie, its impact on our culture, and how it changed his life:
What are your plans for the 25th anniversary of the film?
There is a big Father's Day celebration at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa, and Kevin is going to be there and Timothy Bussfield and a bunch of all-star baseball players — Brett Saberhagen is going to be there, Ryan Dempster, and Glendon Rusch. We are going to have a celebrity baseball game; they are going to screen the movie on the field on a big screen and Kevin's band Modern West is going to play. Matt Lauer from the Today Show is coming out and Bob Costas is going to do a little documentary for MLB network. That weekend is going to be pretty crazy, and I have been traveling around — I am going this weekend to a book signing in Chicago at Wrigley Field — so I have been kind of running around and getting to see a bunch of good baseball and great fields throughout a lot of the Midwest.
Do you still get recognized for your part after 25 years?
Well, what is funny to me is, I was explaining that it is sort of the perfect amount of fame to have. I can go months and people see me, sometimes you see their brow furl a little bit, but they don't say anything, and it just passes; and then out of the blue somebody will come up to me and they will be like, "You were in Field of Dreams right?" you know, and they somehow manage to keep that moment — and my face — in their brain after all this time. So these people come up and really remember. For the other people, you know, I can just go on and have a normal life, so it works out pretty good for me without worrying about being able to finish my meal in a restaurant. For the most part, it works out well. People do come out and tell me all the time about their story and how the movie changed their life. It is pretty nice. To go through life with that kind of legacy, you know, when people keep coming up to me and telling me wonderful things, it is pretty good.
In your book you mentioned performing in Nashville. Did you spend some time here?
I did spend a little time. We did a play at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC); it was just opening, I believe, in 1982 . I was there doing a play with Pearl Bailey, Howard Rollins, Bill Cobbs, and Dana Hill. We had a great time there, everywhere we went people treated us really well. We went out dancing, to clubs, had some great BBQ, and I really enjoyed it. We have some extended family in Nashville, and I am looking forward to getting out there.
Unlike my question about your book, I am not going to ask you what Kevin Costner is like because I have had the opportunity to spend some time with him; but I will ask you if you have any fond memories of any other movie star that you may have worked with or met?
When I first came to Los Angeles, I was in the mini-series The Thornbirds, and the woman who played my mother on the show was Jean Simmons. She was an English actress who was pretty famous in the 40's as a movie actress. She once took her three fake sons from The Thornbirds, she took us all in a limo and drove us from Los Angeles to San Diego to Del Mar racetrack, and she gave us all $100.00 to gamble on the horses, and we spent all day in the sun. She was really an exceptional lady. I have a lot of wonderful memories, but that one in particular pops into my mind right now. I have had the good fortune to meet a lot of people.
You have a daughter and a son; are they performers as well?
My daughter Lily is in collage, she is doing a semester down in Chile right now, and her intention is to write a play in Spanish. She has been speaking a lot of Spanish in her academic career and she likes writing plays — and it wouldn't surprise me. She does perform, but I think she is going to end up on the writing end of it. My son Woody is a very funny guy, but he seems to shy away somewhat from performing, which is just fine with me, but he is very funny when he gets on stage, so who knows?
The movie Field Of Dreams mentions a lot about Heaven; how do you personally feel about Heaven?
I tend to be a somewhat philosophical person. I grew up in the Methodist Church, and I have been a spiritual seeker my whole life, and my current take on Heaven is [this]: Heaven would have to be a place where you see everyone you have ever known, and they are all desperately happy to see you, and there is no manipulation or guilt trips or judgment. It is a little like when people come up to me about the movie and tell me some great memory or how that movie changed their lives. That is a little bit of heaven to me. People see me before they even know me and they are already thinking the best possible thoughts about me, and, to me, that would be my idea of Heaven.


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Understand which entitlements apply to your situation so you can easily budget for your move. Read more about getting a dislocation allowance for lodging and meals.