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This article was written by a human, but then again, any computer designed to pass Turing's famous test would say that, wouldn't it?
Even if you believe me, it might not be that long before an awful lot of content on the internet is being churned out by automated systems. I use the term "content" quite specifically, here: content is a product, a consumable that the modern internet increasingly subsists on, and can, according to Google and the UK's Press Association, increasingly be generated by algorithms. Conversely, journalism, we might hope, is a minor artform, which cannot be generated by algorithms. Either way, that's a hope we're all going to have to cling to because it's becoming pretty clear that the culture of free and the sheer volume of material required to keep the Twitters and Facebooks of the world current to the demi-nanosecond don't really support having actual people write the words, at least if those people aspire to live indoors and eat food in some of the world's most expensive countries.
There's two interesting things about this. First, and perhaps most positively, consider the technological advances in natural language processing which are likely to make this possible. What's being proposed is that a machine will take a press release and turn it into a piece of pseudo-journalism about that press release. To forestall a storm of protest, let's be clear that we'll be discussing below whether it's actually desirable to do that, let alone whether it's possible, but the ability to do it convincingly at any level would be a staggeringly impressive piece of logical wizardry. It's hard enough to make a computer read a sentence and comprehend it in any useful sense; it's harder still to make it write one. It has been done, of course; sports management computer games have been trying to make up authentic-sounding news stories for decades, and outfits like Automated Insights (www.automatedinsights.com) use that comparison in some of their own promotional editorial about their natural language products.
The thing about all this which will scare actual journalists – most of whom have written cookie-cutter press release coverage at least a few times - is how disturbingly plausible it is. Part of the reason for that is that a lot of stories about press releases already read alarmingly as if they were put together by a robot at the ED-209 level, so the bar for acceptability is fairly low. The sort of writing that Google and the PA seem to be seeking to replace can practically be put together from a fridge-magnet set of editorial tropes at the best of times, and it's hardly a crucible of journalistic practice so it probably doesn't represent much training value when it's given to the office junior. The structure of these things can practically be templated, even without advanced natural language processing. Describe the product. Describe the company. Quote from the PR guy. Observation, make it slightly wry if you like and you don't think the company will pull its advertising. Link to the website.
So, no matter how hard we try to buff some sort of shine onto this situation by enthusing about the technology, it's difficult to square with the public face of Google's Digital News Initiative. The DNI describes itself as seeking to "support high-quality journalism through technology and innovation," which is perhaps at least accurate inasmuch as the sort of journalism being targeted here isn't likely to reach much of a bar of quality regardless of whether it's being done by hand or by a computer. Nobody's seriously speaking up for the sort of recycled press-release writing that we're discussing here. Can it be automated? Probably. Will that damage the world? Possibly, but it's not actually that frightening a possibility at first glance. I'll prepare a hat for later eating on this, but an AI good enough to do genuinely good journalism seems some way off.
What's a bit more alarming, at least in terms of the (more enjoyable, more valuable) employment it might destroy, is the potential for this sort of thing to spread to other industries. Summer blockbusters spring readily to mind as a target for this sort of automation. With due deference to the people actually credited for writing them, who generally face a strait-jacket of corporate influence, they're generally not very well written, and they are often beset with cliches. Is it possible to make – or even to write – Guardians of the Galaxy using current levels of procedural generation? No, probably not, because wit is difficult, but it probably is possible to keep churning out superhero franchises like that.
Which is of course the paradox, because we've enthused before about the potential for procedurally-generated content in places like video games. [https://www.redsharknews.com/production/item/1444-are-films-turning-into-video-games?page=1]. There, arguably, it's worthwhile and necessary, because the far greater interactivity of a video game can require more content than can reasonably be created by artists. Films have hit this too (it's presumably being used all the time, but at least some of the cities in the more recent Total Recall had procedurally generated buildings in the far distance.) Perhaps this sort of thing is OK when it's used to do the donkey work, the repetitive, unimportant stuff, although that thought immediately smells like a slippery slope which will soon have us watching movies that have been procedurally generated from script to screen.
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NikePlus members can now look forward to free Apple Music subscriptions, access to playlists, guided meditation and fitness classes.
The Nike+ Training Club app is one of our favorites apps to help you achieve your fitness goals. It lets you watch 100+ training videos developed for pro athletes. The software guides you through the workouts, too. You get expert guidance, exercises you can do anywhere and motivation to get fit.
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Essential reading: Ten apps that will help you achieve your fitness goals
To help keep you motivated, the company is now rolling out a new rewards system for its NikePlus members. The Unlocks, as Nike calls them, can be earned by achieving various milestones in the Nike+ Training Club or Nike+ Run Club apps. The benefits come from Nike and its partners.
"For the first time we'll be acknowledging that sweat equity and translating that into actual rewards," says Gillian Almy, who heads the NikePlus membership program.
Motivation and dedication are hard to achieve which is why so many people use fitness apps. Real-world rewards might give them that extra nudge to achieve their goals. NikePlus members will be able pocket Nike products, Apple Music subscriptions, guided meditation exercises on Headspace, Class Pass credits, access to exclusive Nike playlists that include high-energy mixes and more.
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It's February, time for that once-a-year opportunity to celebrate love with chocolate, cinnamon hearts, greeting cards and flowers. But this year, we hope you'll also take a moment to celebrate your heart, the miraculous fist-sized organ that keeps you breathing, moving and… well, loving.
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Pharmacists must be equipped with the medical knowledge necessary to provide advice and information about the purpose, interactions and side effects of all drugs they dispense. Depending on the province they practise in, they may also provide injections and prescribe some medications.
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Among the statistics compiled by the Princeton Review, which just named Cornell to its list of the best 373 colleges:
Best campus food #5
Best college library #5
Best career services #16
Best college newspaper #19
Admissions selectivity rating: 98
Quality of life rating: 88
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All undergraduates living on campus: 56%
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# of honor societies: 22
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# of social fraternities: 50
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Effective Snow Removal Tips You Should Follow
Accumulation of snow is quite common during winters, which can eventually cause blockage of road, pathways and driveways. Homeowners tend you remove the snow from their property and car on their own. While removing the snow it is required to ensure complete safety because it is a dangerous task to undertake if you do not possess the right equipment and skills. Therefore, hiring a professional Snow removal company to do the job for you is the best way to deal with winter snow.
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- Change hands with shoveling, at regular intervals, in order to avoid getting single one strained
- In order to make the process of picking snow easier, remember to shovel the top layer first and then carry on with the layers underneath
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Majority of the people do not pay attention to this thing, while removing snow. It doesn't matter whether you are removing excess snow from the roof or floor or driveway; you should not pile up snow near your house. Why? Simply, because it can result in issues like frozen pipes or cause cracks in the buildings nearby.


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Producers should make only a few films a year: vet-maker.
In the run-up to the Oscars, The Myanmar Times'Academy Special' spoke with Bagyi Soe Moe, a movie maker with over fifty years of professional expertise, to learn more about his view of the Academy and the general state of the game. In 2002 Bagyi Soe Moe won the Best Directors Award with Ngar Thu Ta Bar Yauk Kyar Mein Ma (Me, Another, Men, Women) and in 2010 the Best Cinematography Award with Pin Lal Htet Ka Nay Won Ni (The Red Sun Above the Sea).
In addition, Kun Lon Yet Lay Se' (40 Day of Kun Lon), his own design, was shortlisted for this year's Academy Awards. In 1952, the Academy Awards began with the first, second and third prize for the best film. Later on, under the name Myanmar Motion Pictures Academy Awards Award Ceremony, the awards were presented yearly, with the exception of the years 1962, 1987 and 1988.
Over the years, the film has also received recognition for excellent engineering and artistry, with a wider public appreciating the film' s artistry. Despite the many technology changes that have taken place since the days of monochrome films, many audiences are unhappy with the general drop in Myanmar's cinematography.
More than fifty years in film direction, could you comment on the changes in the Oscar award eligibility criterions? Historically, those who participated in the Oscar award competition were regarded as very well-versed. Now, with more visibility, the choice is more personal. Currently, we have recruited people who are less proficient but have qualifications in their own fields and make informed choices.
Despite their transparent approach, the prizes are now awarded according to individual predispositions rather than art. It can be, for example, an everyday film founded on policing or a combat film founded on armed force, but if this film is of the high quality of the visual art, it should be awarded a prize.
Past awards have also been given to Kyaw Ko Chit Ma Lar, Zaw Ko Chit Ma Lar (Will Youove Kyaw or Will Youove Zaw) and Pyin Ma Ngok Toe (Short Stump) under the direction of Sein Pe Tin. There were also films about friendships between the different nations.
When the Myanmar Motion Picture Organization first took over the Academy Award ceremony, I was Chairman of the Assessment Board. My best proposal is to draw up a set of guidelines for each of the categories - film, actor, soundtrack, editor, screenplay and direction - and to award the prizes on these.
With so many films being made, some professionals can't watch them all. But it is recommended that professionals watch all nominees. We' re told by the public that there is a big discrepancy between monochrome films and today's Technicolor films.
Historically, those who made films were the ones they were interested in and used to. Saya U Thu Kha, for example, made films related to religious matters such as Yahan Sar Ya Thaw Sun Ta Nat (A Single Meal Taken by a Monk). Saya Shwe Don Bi Aung's film A Twei (Touch) was a marital film.
The Saya U Thar Du's films like Phet Sat Ka Lat (First Class) and Ka Gyi Ye Ka (Ka Gyi to Be Ka) offered a lot of schooling. These pros gave their viewers films that were free of toxins. The films of Win Oo are similar. Kyun Daw Nei Ko Ba Kyaw (I and Ko Ba Kyaw) is a movie game.
The film Saung (Winter) by Ko Hla Myo is a Warfilm. Filmmakers have played their part in the past in helping to keep their audiences in the foreground. Filmmakers made films that were pure entertainment and charm. Khin's Saya U Chit Khin's Pann Pan Hlyet Pa (Still watching the flower) is inspired by a poetry and it was a good film.
Also good films were U Chit Khin's Ngoke Mi The' Daing (Dive Until You REACH the SAND) and Shumawa U Kyaw's A Pal Yadanar (Discarded Jewel). Maung Tin Oo's Thingyan Moe (Rain During the Water Festival), Maung Wunna's Gadiba Hpanat Si, Shwe Hti Saung (Wearing Velvet Slippers under a Golden Umbrella), Wah Wah Wah Win Shwe's Chithu Wine Le (Encircled by Lovers) were all good in their own way.
Comedy like Phoe Par Gyi (Old Phoe Par) and Yadana Bon (Amount of Jewels) and Beik Ka Lar De Ngan Pyar Ye (Fish Sauce by Myeik) were all good comedy. There have been good films made by filmmakers in the past, and there have been few that have been damaging to the people.
The films were made on the basis of reports about the management, undergraduates, etc. and also trying to rectify the public's misbehavior. But in general, most of today's films are lacking in morals. Directors can make a maximum of four to five films per year, while an ordinary film maker can only make one or two.
Conversely, today's filmmakers make fifteen to twenty films a year, which leads to overlaps of places and textures. They also don't look for good tales and just make a movie of every tale they meet by finishing one within 15 to 20 sittings. Audiences are complicit because they promote this kind of film.
Do you propose to stop the public's endorsement of these productions so that the film makers stop producing them? Dependent on the further inspection and assistance of the public the director will do this. When audiences like nightmares, they' re gonna make them. When the public accept their film, they will make it.
The same applies to historic or sword-fighting films. But at that time, one film was very different from the other. However, now films are being made in a very similar way. How long will these films last in such a scenario? When a film has to last long, say four to five hundred years, you can't go on like this forever.
Films must be made in a way that the public appreciates them. Performers like Win Oo and Kyaw Swe would only be in one movie a year. Audiences had to spend a whole year waiting to see their new film, and when it was shown, the cinemas were full.
Do you feel that your films have been honored with the Academy and Kun Lon Yet Lay Se' for this year's Academy Award? I' m very pleased that my films have been honoured with the Academy. The two line-ups were outstanding, but unfortunately it was a period in which two main actors were not honoured with the Academy.
It was the first film in 50 years to win seven Oscars, and so it went down in the annals of the world. Directed by Pin Lal Htet Ka Nay Won Ni for the Best Cinematography Award, I felt so exhausted that I dropped five lbs in body area. Every film I've won the Oscars for deserves it, because when I make a movie, I try my best.
I didn't actually expect Kun Lon Yet Lay Se' for the awards. I did my best to make this film, though never with high expectations. I' m not sure if I win a prize, because it might even be omitted later. If I get an honors or not, I don't think about it.
When I' m decorated, I' ll be lucky. When it comes to making films, I never give up. moviegoers are paying to see my productions, so I have to show them the best for them. The audience should get something useful from my films. The Kun Lon Yet Lay Se' is built on a documentary film.
Though it is a military film, it must be artistic. As a film producer, I'd like to say I'm happy. If I get an prize for this film or not, I will continue to make high-quality films. I' ll never show dishonor to my audiences or make films that would harm them.
There have been good films made by filmmakers in the past, and there have been few that have been damaging to the people. In your opinion, what kind of distinctions will this film have? U Zin Waing's performance is outstanding, according to the public. Are you as a producer happy with the way this film has been artistically designed?
I' m not even sure if this movie is on the Academy short list or not. I' m sceptical because even a movie like Kyal Sin Maw Kun (Epic of Stars), which had many good features to be awarded, was omitted. In accordance with the desires of the public, I did my best to include Bogyoke[Aung San] in the film.
Already then I only had to be content with the Best Music Award. In directing, I like Kun Lon Yet Lay Se' more than Kyal Sin Maw Kun. The supporters Han Lay and Khin Tsar Chi Kyaw did not have many different parts to perform, but they did their parts well.
By and large, if they want to honor this film, there are many good reason for it, but it's up to them. Kyun Daw Daw Yi Sar Pha Yar Hmar Nay Thi (My Lover Dwells in the Pagoda Precincts) awarded me the prize for best camera and best music. I' d never have thought I'd win the prize for best director.
However, for this kind of film[Kun Lon Yet Lay Se'], if I was asked to do another one like this as a producer, I wouldn't make it. It' the cut, the sound and everything fits the movie perfect. Of all the films I've made, as a filmmaker I like the technologies that have been made in this one.
I' m not talkin' about getting the academy or not. I' ve made this film that goes beyond the mere awarding of prizes.


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Living in the NCR dust becomes part and parcel of our lives. I would say it's so woven into our lives that at times we become immune to its presence. We also have seasonal dust in the NCR.. like this unique, one of a kind " Aandhi" – which literally translates to a dust storm. These monsters are so bad that if you come in from one and lick your lips. You can taste dust.
Dusting as a task is one of the most important in any household. Although sometimes I feel we're just displacing the dust as opposed to actually getting rid of it. Another desi thing which I've never subscribed to is " Ek ganda kapda de do dusting ke liye" ( Give me a dirty/ used cloth for dusting)
Am I the only one who uses fresh dusters and actually washes them?
Raised by a Mom who believed in a super clean home and still at 70 + maintains a house that garners compliments all the time. Cleanliness was further instated in me when I worked at a boutique hotel in Chennai and had a chance to work with two amazingly efficient Executive Housekeepers. One of them actually used a small mirror to check if the space under the WC( water closet)was clean.
Over the years we've resorted to all the tips and tricks that have come our way
- Use a wet cloth for dusting
- Dust after sweeping
- Use microfiber cloths etc etc…
Yet the dust is omnipresent. Here I'm sharing a few areas which I always find a task to address
- Your doormat – It says welcome… but how welcoming is it? Sure we jhaado ( shake ) and beat the living daylights out of it.But have you ever turned it upside down and then lifted it up!! OMG, it's like an avalanche of dirt.
- Under the beds – I am so convinced that there is an alternative universe down under this space. It is really hard to reach. And to move a regular double bed – you require at least 6 able bodied people. They're not really sparing round waiting to shift your furniture, are they? I have resorted to using a torch and a really long-handled broom.
- Dhurries/ Carpets: Sure they add overall warmth, color, and panache to your house. But use a proper vacuum cleaner and you will be awed by the amount of dust they store. Are we sure the dhurries are not sponges masquerading as pretty floor décor?
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Optimising macronutrient intake is the name of the game when it comes to achieving your bodybuilding and fitness goals, right? While this is true to a certain degree, if you are not paying attention to your micronutrient intake, you may be short-changing yourself in terms of results.
One of the biggest problems with the typical bodybuilding and fitness diet is that you limit, or negate, the intake of certain foods which in turn limits the intake of certain micronutrients, otherwise known as vitamins and minerals. The problem is that all vitamins and minerals play a vital role in bodily function from hormone optimisation, to metabolism, to physical performance.
Three of the most important vitamins and minerals, which intake is often compromised by strict dieting, include; magnesium, vitamin D, and calcium.
Did you know that this essential mineral is involved in over 300 chemical reactions within the body? A magnesium deficiency can result in increased blood pressure, muscle cramps, lack of sleep and headaches.
While foods like green, leafy veg, nuts and seeds can provide a sufficient dose of magnesium for the average person, they may not be adequate for bodybuilders and athletes who push their bodies to the physical limit each and every day.
Because magnesium plays such a vital role in a number of bodily processes as well as physical performance, it is suggested to supplement with between 300-400mg per day which is split into two doses, one of which should be taken in the morning and the other in the evening.
Vitamin D plays a large role in a plethora of hormonal processes and although it can be synthesized through sun exposure, during winter when we remain predominantly indoors, it is important to supplement with this powerful testosterone optimising vitamin.
By ensuring that you supplement with a sufficient dose of vitamin D, you will be placing yourself in the best possible position to ensure high testosterone levels. High testosterone levels can lead to increased strength, muscle gain and fat loss, and I mean, who wouldn't want to maximise these physique-altering triad of benefits.
When purchasing a vitamin D supplement, opt for one which also contains vitamin K as recent research suggests that vitamin K is highly involved in the uptake of vitamin D.
It is commonly known that calcium strengthens the bones but did you know that it also essential for muscle contraction?
The typical bodybuilding diet often eliminates dairy as a food source which is the supreme source of this vital micronutrient. But if we limit calcium intake, aren't we perhaps limiting our performance in the gym as muscle contraction may be compromised?
While dairy products are one of the best sources of calcium and should not be left out of your diet, but instead should be timed correctly to help with recovery. One of my favourite recovery drinks is chocolate milk, not just because of the delicious taste, but also because it has been scientifically-proven to yield excellent results when consumed post-workout.
Alternatively, if you are really trying to keep your diet clean, then calcium supplementation is an absolute must. Like vitamin D, it is crucial to take vitamin K with your calcium as it cannot be synthesized without it. So, make sure that you either buy a stand-alone vitamin K supplement to add to your calcium or purchase one which contains vitamin K.
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The last time I paid much attention to boxing was in 1990 when Mike Tyson did the most astounding thing of his career — he lost to James "Buster" Douglas. And this was back when Tyson was an unstoppable force, not a freak show.
So it says something that boxer Manny Pacquiao has somehow entered my consciousness. That tells me that as a fighter, he must be pretty good, because I've actually heard of him. He's not quite at "even people who don't pay any attention to golf know who Tiger Woods is" status, but he might be on the way.
So a prize fight at Giants Stadium between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be a pretty big coup for New Jersey, right? Well, forget it. Our taxes are too high, says the promoter. (In the misery-loves-company department, New York's high taxes precludes the chance of a Yankee Stadium fight.)
The scary thing is it's hard to see this situation improving anytime soon, as our governor-elect just found out.
Well, at least the Devils are in first place in their division. At least if they make it to the Stanley Cup finals, the NHL has to play the games here, taxes or no taxes. Don't they?


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With Trey Songz little visit to the UK last week and giving our very own, Trevor Nelson the World Exclusive 1st play of his new single "Change Your Mind" from his upcoming 6th studio album on 1xtra on Friday. We thought it only right we share with you why we are following Trigga on Insta.
1. Trey has the biggest heart and doesn't think twice about helping out those less fortunate. All together now. Awwwwwwwww
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My youngins Victor and Jose and their whole family sold bracelets on the strip. We bought all their bracelets and bought them pizza every night, they'd say no at first but then they would admit to being hungry. Their Mamma too! Was crazy to see kids out sellin bracelets at 3am but they were so happy. I've always appreciated what I have, even when I didn't have much, because someone always has less. #TRIGGA
2. His smile could warm the coldest of hearts. Actually I think I just had a heart attack.
3. He gets his kit off. Need I say more!
4. Oh My I'm actually starting to lose my will to speak
5. Even covered in sweat you just have the urge to kiss those lips
6. He certainly wasn't wrong when he came up with the song "Panty Wetter"
7. Despite being damn FIIIINNNNNE!!!!!! He's pretty damn talented too.
8. He is simply an Angel sent from heaven….
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Ghazanchetsots Cathedral
Ghazanchetsots Cathedral (Cathedral of Christ the Holy Savior), also called the Shushi Cathedral is an Armenian church in occupied Shusha, Nagorno-Karabakh.
Ghazanchetsots Cathedral was built between 1868 and 1887 and has a facade of white limestone.[1] The architect, Simon Ter-Hakobyan, wanted the church to look like Echmiadzin Cathedral. At the west entrance is a freestanding three-story bell tower, built in 1858. It used to have large statues of angels blowing trumpets at each corner of the bell tower's second story. These were destroyed during the Nagorno-Karabakh War when Shusha was under Azerbaijani control.[2]
The cathedral been used for many different things since it was built. After the Shushi Massacres of 1920 it was no longer used as a church. During the Soviet period it was used as to store grain, and then as a garage. During the Nagorno-Karabakh War, Azerbaijani forces used it to store weapons and ammunition.[3] In May 1992 Shusha was invaded by Armenian forces. The church was repaired and renovated. New angel statues were made to replace the destroyed originals; an image of one is part of the coat of arms of Shusha. In 1998 it was re-consecrated as a church, and is now the main cathedral and headquarters of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Diocese of Artsakh.[2]
- ↑ Hasratyan, Murad M (1982). "Շուշի (Shushi)". Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia. viii. Yerevan: Armenian Academy of Sciences. p. 601.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hasratyan, Murad and Zaven Sargsyan (2001). Armenia: 1700 Years of Christian Architecture. Yerevan: Mughni Publishing. p. 234.
- ↑ De Waal, Thomas (2003). Black Garden: Armenia and Azerbaijan through Peace and War. New York: New York University Press. pp. 179–180, 190. ISBN 0-8147-1944-9.


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Iran's Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) will jointly hold the International Iranian Iron & Steel Conference on Kish Island next May, reported Fooladnews on Tuesday.
International conference will be held in cooperation with Metal Bulletin, a specialist international publisher and information provider for the global steel, non-ferrous, and scrap metals markets, said Mehdi Karbasian, the head of IMIDRO.
Karbasian, who is also the deputy minister of industry, mine, and trade, said Kish Island is an ideal location for the conference since the foreigners do not need to obtain a visa and there are many flights to Kish from neighboring Dubai. He predicted that many large companies would attend the conference.
Main agenda of the upcoming conference is said to be the sanctions imposed on Iran over its nuclear energy program and their impacts on the country's iron and steel industry. Imposing tariffs on Chinese steel products will also be discussed during the conference.
Domestic steel manufacturers have long been calling on the administration to impose protective tariffs in order to confront China's dumping policy with regard to the global steel trade. They have proposed import tariffs of 25% for different types of girders, 35% for bundles of rebar, and up to 15% for billets and ingots. The threat posed by Chinese steel comes as the officials say they are removing the obstacles in the way of financing several provincial steel projects. The financial resources for these projects were supposed to be provided by Chinese companies.
China Metallurgical Group Corporation (MCC), which annually produces 750 million metric tons of steel, has promised to accelerate the financing of Iranian steel projects including the ones being implemented in the cities of Mianeh in the west, Shadegan in the south, and Baft in the southeast of the country.
IMIDRO stressed that the unfinished provincial steel plants should be completed within the next three years, pledging to make a concentrated effort to resolve the issue.
According to the Chinese law, when a Chinese company finances a foreign project, 70% of the production should be owned by the Chinese side. But the positive point about Iran's seven provincial steel projects is that the production will be shared equally.
Steel projects were launched almost seven years ago but were halted later due to a shortage of finances.
Minister of Industry, mine, and trade, Mohammadreza Nematzadeh, believes the steel projects should neither be financed through the banking system nor by the National Development Fund but by distribution and sale of government bonds and attraction of foreign investment.
China's MCC has agreed to invest $2.24 billion in Iran's provincial steel projects. Iran's total crude steel production during the past year (ended March 20, 2014) amounted to over 15.6 million tons, showing an increase of 8.8% compared to the same period last year.


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Paitoon?s portraits contrast the masculine and the feminine – highlighting the delicate features of the female face including the neck, eyes, and jawline, whilst using masculine colors and raw textures. His pieces successfully represent elements of traditional Thai aesthetics whilst also maintaining a fundamentally contemporary feel that appeals to viewers all over the globe.
Education: Art Studies, Thai Vijitsil Art School 1993-96; Pohchang University 1996-98.
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hes not very co-operative is he? i would then just do what dee said and relist it on ebay.
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i dont think its very safe to send cash in the mail, anyone could take it. what about direct deposit into ur bank acc, or he could mail u a bank cheque or money order? theyre the only 2 ways i can think of. good luck
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most of the childrens hospitals have people you can speak to. i would give them a call and see what they say. hope he feels better soon
absolutely!!!!! you know, it doesnt get any better, DS1 is eight and still does! Arrrgh
alwaysawake you rock!!! i love kids, we have 5 at the moment but would love to add another little one. how do you manage the car thing? we have a 7seater at the moment but i suppose we would need a tarago if we had another one?
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my ds is on karicare gold, and we dont have any problems with constipation. some babies do better on some formulas than others. as with being taken off the shelves, im hoping that doesnt happen.


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The telephone called at 2:00 in the morning. When the telephone rings at this time, it normally indicates difficulty, this time, it was exception. The frantic voice at the other end was claiming that his home ceiling was falling – actually. All the rain that had succumbed to the last two days had actually turned a small roof leak into a water fall. The consumer was asking for emergency situation roof services, at 02:00 AM, to stop in the middle of a rainy early morning. He was not pleased when I described that it would not be safe to tackle the roof in the darkness. The lesson in here is "do not wait on rain to fix your roof leak!"
Typical Places Leaks Occur in Roofing
This article will offer the essential understanding to find a roof leakage It will likewise inform you the very best way to obtain your roof fixed. Portions of the roof vulnerable to leak are the joints between the roof and the roof installed structures, such as the chimney. The joint in between the roof and a vertical wall; and the joint in between two slopping areas – valleys.
While roof leaks are common in lots of homes, the fundamental areas are the skylights, ice dams, wall step flashings, missing out on shingles, plumbing vent flashing, chimneys, fields of shingles, and heating system or B-vent flashings. As typical locations, many property owners struggle to find the exact area when it comes to roof repairs.
Leakages can happen anywhere on the roof and for any variety of factors. Extreme weather condition which brings rain, snow, wind and hail are hard on the roofings. Some roofs leakage due to the fact that they are plain worn.
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Tips to discover the source of the roof leak.
Individuals normally notice the roof leakage after the water starts to leak through the ceiling. Nevertheless, the source of the leak is rarely directly above the water stain. These ideas will help you find the sources of a roof leak:
In the attic, start above the ceiling leakage and follow the water discolorations on the deck to the potential source. Watch for a ray of sunlight to suggest a nail hole.
Have a pal pipe down the roof while you see the leakage from the within the attic.
If you find a hole, mark the location using a wire wall mount through the hole. Make sure your friend has the ability to locate the wire wall mount on the top of the roof.
When you search for leak on asphalt shingles, start by looking for broken shingles with dark patches in them. This shows loss of surface area granules. Look likewise for curled and damaged shingles.
Look likewise for broken or missing shingles.
For those in Magnolia, on a roof with a valley, clean out all particles accumulated in the valley. Look for broken or missing flashing product.
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An identifiable stain is the mold or wetness around the vents, chimneys, and skylights. These are the crossways where water connects. After discovering the leaking areas, it's important to move disposable products such as electronics, furniture, and other home devices as well as capturing the leak in a pail. We have seen the motion pictures in which buckets lie each foot in the home; do not let this occur to your roof. Identifying the spots and areas are the primary steps to conserving your home from damaged items by easy leaks. Your roofing contractor will discuss the required requirements to ensure your ownerships are safe while inspecting the condition of the ceiling prior to repair.
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Taking preventive procedures will save you loan in expensive roofing repairs. Think about checking and repairing easy concerns if your roofer notifications leakage from your shingles, cracks in your chimney, or broken down flashings. Fix roof leakages right away. It is not suggested that you do the roof repair yourself due to its complexity and the needed understanding of its repairs – besides, it is dangerous. Call a licensed and insured roofer who will provide the very best insight of taking care of your roof along with explain the treatments that are used to remove leaks and secure your financial investment.
Executing Temporary Protection:
If you are not scared of heights and are handy with tools, you can do some short-lived roof repairs. A little bit of tar, couple of roofing nails, and some flashing can eliminate little annoying leaks. Some cases such as the one pointed out below is a basic, easy-to-do repair you can finish to remove stubborn leaks.
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Take a small pry bar to eliminate the shingle in question then layer a thick hint of tar throughout the area. Nail the shingle back down then cover the whole shingle in tar. If you can not use the same nail holes, location tar within and on top of the holes to avoid leakage through the deck. Prior to you are done, location another thin layer of tar on the underside of the shingles simply for safe-keeping. You need to see a change in the area and the leakage ought to end after the tar is used properly.
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Roofing repairs can be a costly financial investment for any property owner. You can restrict the damage to your house by taking action early. If you feel that your home requires an evaluation from a roofing professional, make the effort to seek advice from someone who understands the experiences. A basic telephone call to your regional roofer can land you in the right position to determine future problems. House improvements including changed shingles, flashings, and decks can make complex the procedure. If you are not a roofing professional, do not aim to try complex projects on your own. Be safe. Let an expert take a look, provide a quote, and do the job right with quality materials. Consider this investment a long-term contract for a happy home.
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Sadly an early start tomorrow means I won't be live-blogging this evening but here are some pre-game thoughts.
For all the media hysteria over the Kate Couric interview, Democrats, not
Republicans, should be most worried about tonight's Vice-Presidential debate.
The problem, from the Democrats perspective, is that expectations of Palin are too low. Ridiculously low. Impossibly low. There is almost no way that
Palin can fail to beat expectations, and even if she does it's unlikely to
deliver a knock-out punch. It will simply confirm the current perception of
Palin which will leave McCain 5-6 points down, ie. where he is right now.
Traditionally veep debates are worth 2 points in the polls at the most (according to Fivethirtyeight's analysis), but because expectations of Palin's performance are so low a good night for her could actually be worth more than that.
There are other reasons Democrats should be nervous ahead of the debate. For one thing, there's a reason Joe Biden has a reputation for gaffes. Just look at this McCain ad for some examples. Any comment by Biden that sounds in any way patronising or misogynistic will be devoured with glee by Republicans afterwards. He's also got to avoid saying anything stupid, full stop. Oh, and maybe best to avoid asking the moderator to stand after this.
There's another factor that means this debate is tilted heavily against any kind of Biden boost. The Couric interview was so embarassing that she's built up a fair bit of sympathy amongst some voters. Any perceived media sexism – in the GOP world read any media criticism/less than fawning praise – against Palin will further aid the Republican ticket.
In short: what's the best the Democrats can hope for tonight? Voters being left with the perception Biden is an experienced, knowlegable statesman and Palin is dangerously, comically, tragically inexperienced perhaps? Trouble is, that's already the popular view. For Palin the only way is up, and after a week spent furiously cramming, and a format designed to reduce the opportunities for candidates to be able to debate amongst each other,it will be pretty hard for her not to outperform these "ankle-high" expectations, and 'win' the debate.


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Earning Cash with hobbies such as writing, gardening, Art, and fitness are usually not in the cards. You put together a professional online class to teach people all about it, unless of course. This Teachable review summarizes one of the choices that are impressive for developing a site that is gorgeous for presenting your classes, from video courses to PDF training. Teachable Spirit Definition
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In Terms of the Way of contact, Teachable provides a Live chat on the site to submit your questions. Before you send a message to them, however, they route you through the knowledge base.
Teachable also offers a site with tips and Weekly live assignments for learning and also an academy full of courses and tutorials similar, Tips!
Overall, Teachable's support options look great. That does not appear to be in the cards, although it'd be nice to find some telephone service. Teachable Spirit Definition
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- Lack of Focus on Learning Elements – I'd love to see more than just media, text and very fundamental quizzes. As an example, office hours or synchronous workshops live,. Or the ability to express. How about class portfolios or projects? These are all features that other platforms have.
- Integrations -There are not enough of these. This is an area they must work on, although they've got the basics covered, for sure. At the moment, there are only six native integrations. For everything else, they rely on Zapier. By way of instance, wish to incorporate the platform? If you don't use Mailchimp, you are out of luck. . .unless you utilize Zapier. I like to see integrations with Google and Dropbox Drive.
- Navigation menu – It seems weird. After you click on certain elements, like Courses or Site, a sub-menu overlays the main navigation menu. I find a menu or drop down, such as in WordPress.
As you can see, the majority of the areas of improvement have to do with learning components . That's my biggest gripe with Teachable: you receive the bare bones out of a teaching standpoint. You understand that they've put most of the job after doing some digging.
Among the parts of Teachable is you Don't have to venture out to find and cover your hosting. It is all included in the pricing package, which is nice for keeping up your website constantly and fast for customers.
However, the best part is that the number of Classes and students supported by Teachable. It feels like more often than never stumble upon comparable services that have maximums for courses and students until you cover more money. That is not true with Teachable–because you can have boundless students and classes. Teachable Spirit Definition
In Terms of the pricing, here is what Teachable offers:
Fundamental — $29 per month for all base features, 5 percent transaction fees, immediate payouts, two admin customers, product service, class creator training, customized domain support, voucher codes, drip course content, incorporated affiliate advertising, integrated email promotion, and third-party integrations.
Professional — $79 per month for everything in the fundamental program, instant payouts, five admin users, priority product service, rated quizzes, advanced theme customization, advanced reports, Teachable branding removed, and course completion certificates.
Business — $399 a month to get everything in the past two plans, no transaction fees, immediate payouts, 100 admin customers, priority product service, manual pupil importing, majority pupil enrollments, custom user roles.
The reason I enjoy this pricing plan set up so much Because it lets you try your courses out using the Basic Plan is. The 5 percent transaction fees aren't perfect, but you still get 95 percent of whatever comes in to the classes.
Lately, instant payouts have been added to all Without needing to wait for a couple of weeks or a month the plans, so you get your money upfront.
Basic characteristics
We mentioned that all base features are included in The fundamental program, therefore it is reasonable to outline what a few of those attributes are:
No charges should you give away courses for free.
Fundamental quizzes to check your students.
Discussion forums for developing a community around your courses on Teachable.
Student management applications.
An integrated payment processing system to collect all payments safely.
Teachable provides nlimited hosting, students, courses, and movie. Teachable Spirit Definition
A few notes pricing:
Within my Teachable inspection, I noticed that Teachable does not charge any setup charges or cancellation fees. This means that for is transaction fees that are whatever and the monthly program you may be incurring. You should also remember that there are likely to extra transaction fees for payment processing, which all depends on which option you go with.
A trial isn't, however you can configure an Play and account with the Teachable backend for as long as you want. In my eyes, this is better than a trial, since it allows you to construct your course website and comprehend how it's going to work before launching. Teachable then starts charging your credit card as soon as you start the website.
Last, the pricing programs listed above are predicated On yearly payments. Thus, you need to pay to have that pricing. Paying monthly for Teachable means your monthly pricing increases. If you don't pay for a year beforehand As an example, the fundamental plan goes around $39 per month.
Who Should Consider Teachable as a Means to Make Money on the Web?
Teachable is Fantastic for YouTubers, bloggers, Publishers, niche experts, authors, and much more. My Teachable review revealed that so long as you have some sort of skill you can sell classes teaching that skill on Teachable.
You can try out Teachable without Punching so that's cool for people that are planning on earning courses. But, there's no reason until you've got some of your courses made to pay for a plan.
Once a program is made by you, the sky's the limit. I'd Urge attempting to get out of Teachable's Fundamental Plan as soon as possible since it's possible to benefit from the zero transaction fees.
Any sort of class can go on Teachable. For Example, Teachable supports everything from YouTubers to writers and artists. Teachable Spirit Definition
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"Some entrepreneurs think how can I make a lot of money? But the better way is to think how can I make people's lives a lot better? If you get it right, the money will come." – Richard Branson
Chris is the owner of Insurance and Wealth Creation Professionals (IWCP) – a Liberty Affiliate that is leading the way for the new Generation of Financial Planners. He has over 16 years' of corporate experience in the industry with the last being National Head of Sales at Liberty before deciding to open his own business.
IWCP was established in 2019 with the merger of two well established businesses Liberty Affiliates, Combined Life and Cradle House who have been successfully operating for more than 20 years. With the wealth of experience and new leadership in IWCP we created a unique blend of old school values with innovative thinking. With our core purpose to help change South Africa a policy at the time backed by sound professional advice.
At IWCP we aim in providing Financial Advisors the best platform in the industry that includes Financial Planning Specialist, Tax Consultant, Estate Planning Specialist, Corporate Specialist, Investment Specialist, Marketing Strategy and a strong Administration team. My focus is on developing and constantly improving this proposition for the dedicated IWCP team to ensure they can look better after their valued clients.
Awards & Achievements:
"My mission is to have a positive impact in changing the lives and financial wellbeing of those I meet."
Noel started his career with Liberty in 1987 when he was the first Sales Manager of the Sales and Marketing Management School. He progressed rapidly through the programme and within 6 months had is own unit within the Braamfontein Branch.
He went on to run a branch in the North City Group, Sandton Branch and was then moved to the Bank of Lisbon building where he was responsible for a number of managers. Noel was then transferred to Head Office reporting to the Head of Agency and took up the role of Regional Manager – the regions managed over the years were numerous.
In 1999 Noel decided to start his own Franchise in Randburg, which he merged with another Franchise to form Combined Life in 2002, which ran successfully for 16 years before taking up the new venture and challenge with IWCP In January 2019.
"I make it my mission to provide individuals and families with financial peace of mind."
Mike has been with Liberty since 2005 and is a Unit Leader at Insurance & Wealth Creation Professionals (IWCP). Mike brings a wealth of experience to the IWCP Leadership Team and is passionate about helping people achieve their financial dreams.
"I gift people with financial peace of mind and safe guard their wealth for generations to follow."
Lee is a Director and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® at Insurance and Wealth Creation Professionals (IWCP) and has a true passion to make a difference.
After completing his BCom Law degree at Wits he opted to enter the Financial Advisory Industry which his father served for so many years before losing his fight to cancer. Lee comes from a close-knit family where loyalty, respect and common courtesy are important values.
Providing his clients' with long- lasting relationships and financial advice that remains relevant for years to come, is his top priority.
"My mission is to change peoples financial futures."
Ernst started his career with Liberty in the Agency Division in 2008. Having spent 10 years with Agency, when the opportunity arose to be part of an Affiliated Partner of Liberty, he decided to take his practice to the next level and joined IWCP in 2019 as Unit Manager for IWCP Jakaranda Branch.
Ernst is an accredited FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISOR™ and believes that the true meaning of being successful a Financial Planner is a mindset to help people protect what is most important to them. He gets up every morning with a mindset to change someone's life, and believes that doing what he does gives him peace of mind that people will be financially looked after should any life changing event take place.
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"I provide strategic solutions to protect and grow your hard earned financial assets."
Siya has over 15 years' experience in the Insurance and Wealth Management Industry. He has a solid understanding of the entire financial process from sales to management and as a result understands a broad range of clients from all walks of life. He has been exposed to the financial pitfalls that many clients face in their life stages i.e. from a recent graduate to a retired pensioner. He has a passion to help people be in the driving seat of their financial journey and help them invest their money for growth above inflation while protecting the risk of death and losing the ability to earn an income.
"I strive daily to make a difference in every single client's life that I have the pleasure of working with."
Willem started his journey as a Financial Advisor with the Liberty Group in 2010 after completing his BSc Hons in Actuarial Sciences (NWU). Following his passion to make a difference, Willem is a firm believer that the Financial Advisor profession is one of the most rewarding careers one can pursue.
He has received several awards and achievements throughout his tenure with Liberty Life. In 2012 he broke the record of being the youngest person to finish within the Achiever Group (Top 25) of the company in Liberty's history.
As Unit Leader of IWCP Platinum he leads with the motto that as professionals they have the goal of changing Rustenburg and the surrounding areas through every single client they assist.
Willem is an eternal optimist, seeing the best in people or situations and trying to make the world a better place. He believes in continuous professional development and strives towards it daily.
In Willem's own words: "I strive daily to make a difference in every single client's life that I have the pleasure of working with through professionalism and competence. I am extremely blessed to have the pleasure of living my passion every single day of my life."
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"My mission is to help others achieve their financial goals."
Johann is the Franchise Principal of IWCP Resolute and a Senior Financial Advisor. He started his career with Liberty in 2010 and joined the IWCP Leadership Team in 2019. Johann makes it his mission is to help others achieve their financial dreams and creates value for his clients by deeply understanding their goals, designing personalised financial plans and simplifying complex financial concepts. As an Advisor Johann offers each of his clients with a financial solution tailored to their goals whilst also addressing their needs and risk concerns.


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By Todd Cohen
GASTONIA, N.C. — In 1979, to help serve a parishioner who was dying and wanted to stay at home, the Rev. Robin Johnson of All Saints Episcopal Church in Gastonia enlisted volunteer nurses and other volunteers to provide the end-of-life home care the parishioner wanted.
Two years later, after learning about the formation in Winston-Salem of what is now Hospice & Palliative Care Center, the first Hospice in North Carolina, Johnson and the nurses founded Hospice of Gaston County.
Now, Gaston Hospice has raised over $4 million for the Robin Johnson House, a 12-bed facility that is scheduled to open in August and will be the nonprofit's first in-patient facility.
Gaston Hospice is not alone: To meet rising demand for residential and in-patient services, Hospices in the Charlotte metro region are developing new facilities.
"People are wanting to come," says Mike Linker, executive director of Hospice of Union County. "If they cannot die in their home environment, they want an alternative that is as close to that as possible."
The nonprofit, which in 1994 opened a 6-bed Hospice House in Monroe, the first residential facility for Hospice care in North Carolina, and added eight beds in 1996, has begun the quiet phase of a campaign to raise $4.2 million for a new 12-bed facility scheduled to open in July 2008.
And Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region has raised $10.6 million for its 16-bed Levine & Dickson Hospice House, which is scheduled to open in Huntersville in January, will be the first free-standing Hospice care facility in Mecklenburg County and could grow to 48 beds over five to 10 years.
"We know there are patients who cannot be cared for at home and need an alternative such as a Hospice facility," says Janet Fortner, president and CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region.
Formed in the U.S. in 1970s, the Hospice movement traditionally has provided services to patients where they live, including homes, nursing homes and assisted-living communities.
Delivering those services are interdisciplinary teams that focus on clinical, spiritual and emotional care, as well as advanced-care planning and bereavement support for families.
Home care has been the core focus of Hospices, but as the population has grown older and more aware of alternative end-of-life options, and with a decline in the number of multi-generation households in which younger family members can care for older relatives, demand for residential and in-patient Hospice care has grown.
"With the population aging, we need more alternatives within Hospice to care for those at the end of life," says Fortner.
Residential and in-patient care, she says, provides "better continuity of care for those we already serve."
"Residential care" provides a substitute for home-care patients who cannot return home for the last days of life, either because their condition has worsened or they lack caregivers in the home to support them.
"In-patient care" provides temporary placement for hospital patients returning home for the final months of life, or for home-care patients who need a few days of in-patient care because of a change in their health or care-giving situation.
Emily Craig, communications specialist for Gaston Hospice, says residential and in-patient facilities are needed for a variety of reasons.
Many patients cannot get care at home because no family members are available to act as caregiver, or because the caregivers may be elderly or frail themselves.
If caregivers are not available, Hospice must place patients in nursing homes, Craig says, but nursing homes themselves may have fewer available beds because of growing demand from a population that is quickly growing older.
And many patients may prefer the private rooms that Hospices can offer, she says.
In focusing on home care, their core service, Hospices over the years can develop the expertise and organizational infrastructure they will need to expand their services to include residential and in-patient care, Fortner says.
Designed to provide a comfortable, homelike setting, Hospice residential and in-patient facilities provide each patient with a single room that can accommodate family members who want to spend the night.
Hospice facilities typically provide from half-a-dozen to dozens of beds, compared to hundreds of beds typically provided at a nursing facility, and can offer more staffing per patient than can nursing facilities, Linker says, as well as interdisciplinary care teams and end-of-life expertise.
Hospice facilities are attractive to patients because they are "structured like a non-institutional, home-like, caring environment," Linker says.
And the care Hospice provides is "holistic," he says. "It recognizes that we're not in the business of extending life or shortening life but making every day as high-quality and as greater-purpose as possible."
While Hospices depend on Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to cover most of their costs, Medicare provides no coverage for room and board for residential care and Medicaid provides only partial coverage, Fortner says.
So in addition to the need to conduct capital campaigns to pay for building residential and in-patient facilities, individual Hospices depend on private contributions to help cover the full cost of providing residential and in-patient care and maintaining their patient facilities.
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Thinking about my new home office conjures up images of a modern yet vintage vibe. Anyone who has seen my Knot bio knows I love damask, and that love transcends into loving scrolls, flourishes, filigree, etc. I love it all. I have no shame. As you can see from my previous post, I already have a bookshelf and a desk. You may also see I have a $550 budget, which in my opinion can go far if I budget wisely. Since I live in an apartment, I can't paint, so I have to get really creative with decor.My first major task was finding an accent table. I originally had planned on a console table or a credenza type thing, but I decided against that. I just wanted something kinda pretty with some character.My friend Lauren found me this beauty from Ikea.com:At about $80 it's not super expensive, but I also have to factor in shipping ($15+) and tax. Or I could drive to Ikea, but it's about 2.5 hours away. Oh, and the dimensions are really small. Why would I want a 15-inch table? (Maybe that's a typo?)Either way, I love the shape, but it's not all that cheap, big, nor convenient. I want cheap and easy. (Get your mind out of the gutter)Yesterday, I happen to swing by Goodwill during lunch. The place smells like mothballs, and the one here in Beeville is alarmingly crappy, but I went anyway. Thank God I did because I found this beauty for $12.99 total!Look at the beautiful scrolly details. (Ignore the scratches and stuff)A close-up of the details.I have big plans for this table. I immediately e-mailed Lauren my find, and I was thinking of being boring/safe and painting it black, but she insists on painting a bright color. I agreed because I think I need 1 piece of bright furniture to make an impact, sort of like this:I probably won't start this project until June/after the wedding, but I am psyched. I can't decide on whether to paint it hot pink or turqouise, but I am going to use the method described in this video. I bought some of the supplies at Dollar Tree (sand paper, drop cloth, tack cloth), and the rest will be bought at Home Depot.Stay tuned!
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Can't wait to see how this little guy turns out. Your 'inspiration' pic of the bright red desk is gorgeous.


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Stone Garden is a sport crag nestled in the Uinta Mountains—a mere half hour from Backcountry's office. As such, it's an excellent spot for climbing after work, and the Backcountry x Black Diamond Stone Garden Crag Backpack is just as excellent on the approach. This pack has a well-thought-out design that organizes all the climbing essentials for a day at the crag. Even with your climbing rope fixed up top and your shoes and chalk bag in the bottom compartment, the capacious 30L main compartment still leaves plenty of room for climbing gear, layers, food, and water. The main compartment is easily accessible through the top drawcord skirt, and you can snag your water on the trail even easier through the front zipper. The shoulder straps and waist belt provide sturdy support on the approach, and the waist belt tucks away if you ever take the pack on a multi-pitch. There are even handles at the top of the pack for clipping to anchors. Black Diamond made the Stone Garden Crag Backpack out of its very own Creek fabric, well-known for its outstanding durability, and like Black Diamond's Creek packs this one stands on its own for easy packing. Finally—and though it's sold separately—the matching Stone Garden Rope Bag was designed to serve as a rain cover for the the Crag Backpack. It's never ideal to get caught out in the rain, but if you are, the Rope Bag protects the Crag Backpack and all of its contents while you scramble for the shelter of a rock overhang or pedal through a surprise spring shower to the gym.
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Students from both SBYSO ensembles are welcome to sign up for solo master classes designated for their instrument. These classes are FREE and are open to the public; non-SBYSO musicians are welcome to attend.
All master classes take place in Education & Arts Room 1103 (regular rehearsal room), unless otherwise indicated. We aim to include as many SBYSO student performers as possible in each of master classes; however, we reserve the right to limit the number of performers based on time availability and which student(s) signed up first.
2019-20 master classes:
-Sunday, October 13: Austin Huntington, cello; Principal Cellist, Indianapolis Symphony; click here for bio
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Priority Changes for Strengthening Women's Role as Producers, Processors and Providers of Food and Nutrition
Shah, Amita
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The mutual dependence between access to food, nutrition and women's agency brings women to the centre stage of the discourse on food justice. The contemporary discourse needs to engage with wide?ranging issues pertaining to the agrarian crisis, feminisation, and new institutional arrangements facing the sector. Prima facie , this would imply changing the priorities right from research and extension, through resource allocation and crop choice, to subsidies and incentives at local and national levels. As an important prerequisite, the growth approach for agriculture is to be geared towards valuing women's work in a holistic framework. This, essentially, would call for the mobilisation, consolidation and strengthening of the right forces working within communities and groups of people committed to working towards the common goal of a gendered growth in agriculture and food security in India. Civil society organisations may take a lead in anchoring the process.
CitationShah, A. (2012) Priority Changes for Strengthening Women's Role as Producers, Processors and Providers of Food and Nutrition. IDS Bulletin 43: 40-48
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It's not uncommon to hear Australian managers swearing in a meeting.
While cursing is considered inappropriate in many business settings, Australians are motivated by vibrant, humorous, and border-line vulgar speech.
"The Aussies want their boss to join them in a healthy disrespect for rules and formalism, to lapse into broad speech and cuss a bit, and to be affable and ironic at the same time," writes Richard Lewis in his book "Cross-Cultural Communication: A Visual Approach."
Australians' distinct manner of speech originated at sea when diverse ship crew members fused together Cockney, Irish, and Northern English dialects.
"Swear words and vulgar expressions were abundant," explains Lewis. It is an aspect of the speech that managers utilise today in order to influence employees.
According to Lewis, Australian workers would respond cynically to "American pep talk English" and would not be stimulated enough by the "prim" British or Canadian English.
In Australia, effective managers crack jokes and use cynicism whenever possible.
"Perhaps the greatest strength of the Australian personality, although it is under threat, is their monumental cynicism," writes Lewis. "Australians are totally cynical of people in power or with too much wealth; they respect the little person, the 'battler,' rather than the winner."
While spurts of blunt and cynical exchanges are characteristic of Australian meetings, in general they are "relatively informal affairs, beginning with cups of tea and first names, and ending in compromise where everyone feels he/she has taken away something."
To help navigate the art of doing business in the Land Down Under, Lewis provides several tips:
1. "Show you are willing to be one of the 'mates.'"
2. "While remaining law-abiding, show a healthy disrespect for many laws and too much government interference."
3. "Sarcasm and irony are popular, but when exercising them, let kindness shine through."
4. "Jokes and anecdotes are very popular. A sense of humour is essential for getting the best out of Australians."
5. "You can make good progress with Australians if you let your hair down while drinking and socializing."
6. "Moderate swearing is not taboo."
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Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia provides evidence-based wellness education programs in partnership with other community organizations.
Changes to Classes During COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have shifted classes to a remote learning format until further notice.
We have classes being implemented remotely for July through November. Each program has a workbook/tool-kit that is mailed directly to the registered participant and the programs are lead by our certified leaders.
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The silverite cluster linear earrings are a great holiday addition! The silverite rondelles are accented with gold tear drops and 14k gold filled hand wrapping. The earrings feature 14k gold filled lever backs to help secure your earrings. The cluster drop measures 1.5″.
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