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10-year-old Addison was in the hospital when one of her doctors and her mom, Tammy, decided to refer Addison to Make-A-Wish. Tammy had heard about Make-A-Wish from a couple of Addison's friends but was hesitant to refer her. In the fall of 2017, Tammy decided it was time, "Addison deserved some happiness." Little did Tammy know how much happiness Addison's wish would not only bring Addison, but the whole family as well.
Addison wished for a screened in adaptive gazebo so she could enjoy the outdoors while still having the comforts of the inside, "We have a really nice yard, yet nobody goes outside" said Addison's mom. They wanted to create a space where the family could be together and build lasting memories in the years to come. In typical Make-A-Wish fashion, they pulled out all the stops; Equipped with a ramp for easy access and a swing, the gazebo is a backyard paradise.
With help from Mainely Turf and Greenery, the land was cleared, and the gazebo was completed at the end of the summer. Friends, family, nurses, and doctors gathered for the ultimate wish reveal where the spotlight was all on Addison. "It was a big life moment for her. It meant a lot to us. One of those pinnacles in life that we will always remember" said Tammy. Addison's Wish Granters revealed a beautiful hand painted sign, "Addison's Atrium" to welcome all visitors to the gazebo.
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Firm Dwarven One-Handed Haft is a common haft weapon upgrade in Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Acquisition Edit
- Randomly found in the following weapons:
- Dwarven CrusherDwarven Crusher
Rare Mace
Requires: Level 18
Damage: 120-125
+20 Strength
On kill: target explodes for 75% weapon damage
- Etched AxeEtched Axe
Common Axe
Requires: Level 18
Damage: 141-146
+14% Attack
- Mortalitasi Firm ClubMortalitasi Firm Club
Common Mace
Requires: Level 17
Damage: 102-105
+23% Flanking Damage Bonus
- Song of the MarshesSong of the Marshes
Unique Axe
Briefly during the Glory Age, the Nahashin Marshes were a kingdom under Lord Roux Marchette, who declared that Val Royeaux rule—always tentative at best—was over. While Orlais warred with the Elves, the marshes were left alone, but once attention turned to putting down the rebellion, forays were hard-put to even find their opponents. "King Roux" is a legend among the marshfolk, who portray him wielding a mighty axe against an Orlesian knight.
Requires: Level 17
Damage: 167-174
+32 Damage vs. Dragons
+12% Critical Damage Bonus
+14 Strength
On hit: 10% chance to apply poison
- Dwarven CrusherDwarven Crusher
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Professional programmers understand the benefits of having the best monitor for programming. A sub-par monitor setup could cause headaches, eye irritation, or the occasional bout of frustration. Handling complex projects are easier when you use a monitor well-suited to the task at hand. It's not easy finding monitors specifically designed for programming. Professional programmers found that most gaming monitors work well for programming because of their specifications. Our list discusses some of the best models you want to check out this year.
List of Top Programming Monitors
Asus MG28UQ
28 inch
32 inch
Samsung C32F
32 inch
Here is the complete List
|Screen Size
|Reason Chosen
|28 inch
|Best 4k Monitor
|Check Price
|32 inch
|Best Large Screen Monitor
|Check Price
|Samsung C32F391FWN
|32 inch
|Best Curved screen
|Check Price
|Sceptre E205W
|20 inch
|Best Low budget
|Check Price
|Samsung CHG90
|49 inch
|Best Ultra Wide
|Check Price
#1: ASUS MG28UQ – Best 4K Monitor
The Asus MG28UQ is a professional monitor with a simple design perfect for any workplace. We find it to be a great choice for those looking for the best monitor for programming or gaming. Why do we say this? Well, the MG28UQ model combines superior performance and a professional look. Some of its notable features include superb image quality and a high-quality ergonomic stand.
The 28-inch screen makes it a great choice for programmers and gamers. But this is not all; the Asus monitor boasts an incredible 3840 x 2160 display that gives clear images and crisp text. With a response time of 1ms and a refresh rate of 60Hz, the MG28UQ 4k display monitor truly outranks other gaming monitors on the market. This monitor truly delivers an enjoyable visual experience.
If graphics quality is top on your list, then the Asus MG28UQ is a monitor you want to take home. When it comes to physical dimensions, we find this monitor to be on the thicker side as compared to other models on the market. This should not be a deal breaker though, but it is still something to have in mind before making your purchase.
The Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture modes of the monitor help boost your productivity by letting you display content from multiple sources on the screen simultaneously, theoretically saving you from having to shift your gaze between multiple monitors
Another great feature that programmers will find convenient is the ergonomic stand. While being a bit large for our taste, it gives you the flexibility to put the screen in the perfect position for viewing. You can tilt it, adjust the height, and switch from landscape to portrait depending on the current task at hand.
- High-quality pictures
- Sturdy and ergonomic stand with a range of adjustments
- Loud and clear built-in speaker
- Affordable price
- Picture in Picture
- Backlight bleed on the edges
#2: LG 32MA70HY-P – Best Large Screen Monitor
It's hard to find a decent quality 32-inch monitor that sells at a reasonable price. Therefore when we saw the LG 32MA70HY-P selling at this price point, we definitely had to check it out. The 32-inch IPS monitor is specially designed for the professional programmer. The monitor is bright, clear and gives really sharp text.
One feature we were especially happy with is Screen Split that lets you display four different windows at the same time. The LG 32MA70HY-P has good port options plus a built-in USB hub allowing you the freedom to connect any device. We were blown away by the picture quality and vibrant colors. While it does not pack the same features as other premium panels, we find it to be the best choice for performing everyday tasks.
From an incredible design to excellent specs, the LG 32MA70HY-P is great for both office work and gaming. A 32-inch monitor with a resolution of 1080p in our opinion is great. Unfortunately, it does not have a DVI port or speakers. Because you are shopping for the best monitor for programming, this monitor packs important features that you need like a high resolution, 6ms response rate and a 16:9 aspect ratio.
- Various connectivity options
- Affordable price
- Split-screen 2.0
- Wall-mount ready
- Beautiful and thin design
- Resolution is a bit low for the price
- No built-in speakers
#3: Samsung C32F391FWN 32-Inch Screen – Best Curved Screen
The Samsung C32F packs numerous features rarely seen together especially at this price range. When it comes to performance, this model truly delivers. We'll let you in on this in a few but first, let's talk about the overall build.
The 32-inch monitor boasts an ultra-slim curved design with a glossy white silver frame. The sharp edges and circular stand complete the beautiful look. You'll need a fairly large space to put this screen, but if you're going for an aesthetic appearance, you can mount it on the wall. There is a small joystick on the lower back of the monitor. The brand truly had a great idea because this joystick allows quick access and navigation of the control menu.
The 32-inch monitor has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a refresh rate of 60Hz and a response rate of 4ms. In this day and age where you can find tablets operating at 4k resolution, this screen seems a little too large to be taken seriously at 1080p. If you are a keen programmer, you will notice the difference in pixel pitch with a 27-inch screen.
Both the picture quality and overall performance are exceptional. For programmers, the capability to open multiple documents on a single screen and an increased landscape for working make the Samsung C32F outrank other models on the market.
- Sleek and stylish design
- A sturdy circular base that keeps the monitor in place
- Bright and brilliant colors
- Larger display area
- Perfect screen for multi-tasking
- Not a higher resolution as anticipated
- No built-in speaker
#4: Sceptre E205W: Best Low-Budget Monitor
We've included the Sceptre E205W on this list for the budget-conscious programmer. Don't let the low price tag put you off though; there's a lot that this monitor packs. While it may not rank top on the list as the best monitor for programming, we believe that it offers value that is undoubtedly hard to pass.
The E205W model is a great 20-inch monitor perfect for programming work. At only 5.36 lbs and overall size of approximately 18 x 7 x 13 inches, this monitor is just the right size to put in a small desk. If you don't have the advantage of space, this is the best monitor to buy. It has a 16:9, 1600x900 pixel display; so, HD+ rather than FHD.
While the stand lacks height adjustment, it tilts back and forth, 15 and 5 degrees respectively. You can adjust it to the right viewing angle for the best and easy work performance. If you don't want to place it on your desk, you can use the VESA mounting holes to hook your screen to a wall or stand.
Unfortunately, you'll have to put up with an unattractive-looking neck sticking out the bottom. Yes, you can unscrew it from the monitor frame, but the process may not be easy for some people. Both the HDMI and VGA inputs are a big plus. There are however no USB ports, DisplayPort and the built-in speakers are not impressive. These are flaws you'd expect on a low-budget monitor.
When we tested the screen, it produced rich, well-saturated colors. The E205W E-series has impressive picture quality although it does not give the same detail as high-end panels. The text may be a little blurry with the maximum 1600 x 900 resolution setting. The Sceptre E205W is a well-designed model that passes as a good choice if you are not expecting tons of great features.
- Inexpensive
- Great color output
- Energy efficient
- The controls are easy to see and access
- Built-in speakers
- Tilt-adjustable
- Resolution is only HD+
#5: Samsung CHG90 Series – Best Ultra Wide
If you have enough space on your office desk and a few extra dollars to buy a high-end model, this is a monitor to consider. Despite its hefty price, the monitor's 120Hz speed, picture quality and a combination of size and style encourage you to dig deeper into your pocket.
At 49 inches and an aspect ratio of 32:9, the CHG90 is the widest monitor we tested with a deep 1800R curvature. You'll want to set aside enough desk space in your office to set it up. Having the CHG90 monitor in your office is equivalent to having two 27-inch monitors. If you don't want the hassle of purchasing a second monitor, you can handle all your tasks on this widescreen model.
We recommend it as the best monitor for programming because you can open multiple documents at the same time on a single screen. The screen split software lets you divide it the way you want. This is a 1080p vertical monitor, so if you've grown used to a 4k monitor, you'll notice some difference.
The CHG90 also comes with a couple of useful ports including two USB ports and two HDMI 2.0 ports. While we wish this monitor had a higher pixel density, its overall build and performance leave a lasting impression that overshadows the minor flaws.
- Amazing widescreen experience
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Great color reproduction and high-quality picture
- You can split it into six distinct areas
- Pricey
- Requires a large space
???? What Features to Look for in the Best Monitor for Programming?
It's not easy finding the right model especially when programmers have different answers as to what makes the best monitor for programming. Some programmers find that color is more important while others prefer adjustability over other factors. To make things easier for you, we've included some of the most important features that the best monitor should have.
- Screen Resolution
- Screen Size
- Response Time and Refresh Rate
- Screen Orientation
- Display Panel
Let's study them in detail:
Screen Resolution
Resolution is an important factor when choosing a monitor for programming; the higher the resolution, the more real estate. High-resolution monitors provide better readability making it easier to read and write codes. The 3 most common resolutions are 1080p, 1440p and 4k.
4k monitors are dominating the market, but we understand that their price may send most people away. Having a monitor with 4 times the pixels of a 1080p monitor means you can fit nearly four times the content on the screen.
Despite their high price tags, they are the great monitors for programming because they reduce eye strain. If you can't afford them, make sure you settle for nothing less than a 1080p monitor.
Screen Size
Screen size is more of a personal preference so it may not affect your programming. Some people prefer a smaller screen size because of their desk space, and others prefer larger screens that equally let them watch movies or play games. You can choose the size you prefer however you need to make sure you don't sacrifice the resolution quality. If you are going for large screen size, say a 27-inch screen, you want to consider a higher resolution.
Response Time and Refresh Rate
Even though these are important factors to consider in the best monitor for programming, you don't have to worry about them much. As a recommendation though, you need to consider a monitor with a response time of at least 5ms; the faster the response time, the better the experience. A decent monitor should also have a refresh rate of at least 60Hz. Anything less than this affects day-to-day use.
Screen Orientation
You'll notice that most monitors on the market have a landscape orientation. Portrait monitors are quite rare but are a great investment to programmers. Should you go for a landscape or portrait mode? Well, this is a matter of preference. However, a monitor in the landscape orientation lets you see more code at once. We'd recommend you have at least one monitor oriented in the portrait mode.
Display Panel
All monitors that are on sale in the market nowadays have LCD panels. Simply put, all screens marketed as TFT, IPS and LED are all basically LCDs, with slight changes.
There are 3 popular LCD panel types; IPS (In-plane Switching), TN (Twisted Nematic) and VA (Virtual Alignment). TN panels have the best refresh rate and response time. They are quite popular in high-end gaming monitors. Unfortunately, these panels do not have the best color accuracy or viewing angles. This means that they are not the best choice for web developers.
VA panels while being less popular have better images than TN panels. IPS panels beat other models if you want the best monitor for programming. They have vibrant colors, good contrast, and the best viewing angles. Despite their high price tags, IPS panels pack features that are more suited to programming.
Most models come with stands that let you tilt the screen without adjusting the height. This may set you in an uncomfortable working position. For comfort, you want to consider a monitor with an ergonomic stand that lets you fully adjust the screen position.
You can equally invest in a separate stand that allows you the flexibility to adjust the monitor to your preferred comfortable position. A custom arm stand is equally important when you are thinking about a dual or triple monitor setup. Before looking for any type of stand, you need to make sure that the monitor you buy is VESA compatible.
Fortunately, most of the models we've included on our list are VESA compatible. Whether you are looking for a clamp stand or a freestanding model, investing in a stand lets you adjust the orientation of your monitor for maximum performance.
A few people are curious whether dual monitor arrangement improves productivity than a widescreen arrangement. Most developers prefer having a second monitor because it comes in handy when reading documentation and testing codes.
A widescreen arrangement gives you seamless working experience without bezels between windows. These models have a display size ranging from 29 to at least 34 inches with resolutions of around 1080p or 1440p. Having an ultra widescreen is a good choice for graphics designers or video game programmers.
Final Thoughts
After comparing all these monitors, we suggest a dual monitor setup for programmers. You could choose two Sceptre E205W for your setup. For Designers and gamers we recommend the Samsung CHG90. Though there no one size fits all approach.
|Screen Size
|Reason Chosen
|28 inch
|Best 4k Monitor
Check Price
|32 inch
|Best Large Screen Monitor
Check Price
Samsung C32F391FWN
|32 inch
|Best Curved screen
Check Price
Sceptre E205W-
|20 inch
|Best Low budget
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Samsung CHG90
|49 inch
|Best Ultra Wide
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On Sunday 12/6/1440 A.H. (17/2/2019 A.D.), the
Bankruptcy Commission participated in the Executive Committee for Improving
Business Performance in Private Sector (Tayseer) discussion panel in Jeddah's
Chamber of Commerce. The panel covered the most important reforms and accomplishments of Tayseer's subcommittees
that serve investors in Saudi Arabia. Since the Bankruptcy Law and its
Implementing Regulations were issued pursuant to Royal Decree number (M/50)
dated 28/05/1439 A.H. and the Counsel of
Minister's decision number (622) dated 24/12/1439 A.H. respectively, the
Bankruptcy Commission worked on a number of initiatives that improve the
business environment in Saudi Arabia including settling Bankruptcy issues.
It is worth mentioning that the Bankruptcy
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to implement bankruptcy settlement initiatives which in turn contributes to the
implementation of the Bankruptcy Law objectives.
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The county-wide competition was held Wednesday night at the Monroe County Intermediate School District (ISD), featuring more than two dozen spelling gurus grades five through eight.
After a semester of studies, Emily Reau may now proudly call herself Queen Bee — of the spelling bee, that is.
The fictitious Monroe County Spelling Bee "crown" was passed from last year's queen, Reagan Lewis of Wagar Middle School, to 13-year-old Emily, a seventh grader from St. Joseph School in Erie.
"I'm really proud of myself," Emily said. "I didn't think I was going to win."
Following a brief spell-off, Emily topped runner-up Nolan Livingston, a seventh grader from Meadow Montessori School, by correctly spelling the word "diesel" during the annual Monroe County Spelling Bee.
The county-wide competition was held Wednesday night at the Monroe County Intermediate School District (ISD), featuring more than two dozen spelling gurus grades five through eight.
Emily championed the St. Joseph School bee in March which secured her spot in the county-wide match. Practicing nearly every night, Emily said she primarily studied from a list of words provided by a teacher, but also used websites to brush up on extra words.
"She was studying all the time," said Karen Reau, Emily's mom, who was overcome with tears after her daughter's victory. "She was even studying in the car during the ride up here for the competition."
Runner-up Nolan, 13, said he also used online sources — specifically Dictionary.com's "words of the day" — to study for the competition.
Along with looking up the spellings of various words, he said he also studied their pronunciations so he'd be familiar with the way words sound. He said that strategy was a significant reason for his success.
"The competition was really stressful," Nolan revealed. "I almost felt like I was going to vomit, but I knew I'd get through it."
Both Emily and Nolan earned certificates of achievement. As winner, Emily also won family passes to Imagination Station, a hands-on science museum in Toledo.
Throughout the competition, students were given a word, and before they are asked to spell it, they may ask for the word's definition, for the word to be used in a sentence or for the word to be repronounced.
The second round of competition proved to be most challenging, knocking out the most contestants at once on words like "nightingale," "gondola," "mongrel," and "castanets." Six total competitors were eliminated that round.
The competition was judged by Lisa Brakel, Airport Community Schools District Librarian, and Renee Larzelere, vice president of the ISD's Board of Education. Per tradition, Chuck Estep, educational consultant for the ISD coordinated the event.
"After all of these years, I never get tired of these," Estep said. "I thank each of you parents for the investment you're making in your child's education."
The remaining students placed among the top five spellers: Ryan Lewis of Wagar 7/8 Middle School, Lilian Le of Bedford Junior High School and Braylon Huff of Mason Middle School.
Jaylee Bernath of Monroe Road Elementary School, Tyler Robertson of Ida Middle School, Savannah Furlong of Manor Elementary School, Brea Olmstead of Summerfield Elementary School and Merin Merkle of Trinity Lutheran School placed in the top 10.
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Research In Motion announces 1 billion app downloadsby QArea Expert on July 14, 2011
Research in Motion (RIM) announces it 2 years old BlackBerry App World has already crossed the 1 billion download mark and now a beta version of the app store upgrade is approaching.
This news was spread nearly a week after Apple exalted that its 3 year old App Store for iPads and iPhones devices had passed the mark of 15 billion app download. Apple crossed the 1.5 billion app download boundary about a year after the App Store started, but certainly, that was pre-iPad. Recently, Google said that its Android Market crossed the 4.5 billion app download line. The question is how Research In Motion is getting left behind.
Research In Motion, in a blog post, says that its BlackBerry App World is today seeing 3 million app downloads per day. The downloads spring from both the new PlayBook tablet and BlackBerry phones.
Later this month the beta of BlackBerry App World 3.0 will start and its screenshots have started to bring out across the BlackBerry blogosphere. Version 18.104.22.168, a minor update, has already begin to roll out.
BlackBerry App World's Word is hitting the 1 billion app download milestone presents a needed dose of precious news for Research In Motion, that has had a difficult year that has involved sliding earnings as well as delays and compound reviews for its PlayBook tablet.
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By Chernor Ojuku Sesay
Wednesday March 1, 2006
The opposition All Peoples Congress (APC ) female parliamentarian, Hon. Haja Hafsatu Kabbah over the weekend told the people of the densely populated fishing spot of Tombo to register and not make jokes with the next election "as this will be a live or die situation".
She added that "we do not want any water melon', meaning green outside and red inside. "We want people to be resident members of the party".
She boasted that the APC will win next year's election without any doubt. "Let us all come together for success and let us live for the sake of others." In addition, she pointed out that there is a current bank account opened for the York District with the sum of five hundred thousand leones (Le 500,000) at the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank for the 2007 elections.
According to the District Chairman, Hon. Amadu Bangura, the APC needs people with discipline. He advised the people to stick to the party and to stop the water melon' habit.
Appealing to the people of Tombo to continue the struggle to bring Hon. Ernest Koroma to State House, he added that Hon. Koroma has to leave a landmark before he exits form politics.
At the close of the programme, Hon. Kabbah presented Quorans, mobile phones, key holders and other gifts carrying the logo of the APC and the face of Hon. Ernest Bai Koroma.


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DUBLIN — A gay son of an Indian immigrant is now all but certain to become the next prime minister of Ireland, a country that has rapidly been leaving its conservative Roman Catholic social traditions behind.
Leo Varadkar, who was chosen on Friday by the Fine Gael party to be its leader, and therefore the head of the center-right governing coalition, will be the first openly gay taoiseach (as Ireland's prime minister is called), and, at 38, the youngest. He succeeds Enda Kenny, who is stepping down.
Mr. Varadkar's rapid rise to the country's highest political office, only 10 years after he entered Parliament, owes much to a willingness to speak his mind, a novelty in the normally cautious world of Irish politics.
Though in some ways he is emblematic of Ireland's transition to a more liberal society, Mr. Varadkar presents himself as conservative on issues like the economy and law and order. As he was campaigning for the party leadership, he used his cabinet position as minister for social protection to start a high-profile campaign against welfare fraud, which was seen as a gesture to appeal to Fine Gael's right-wing supporters.
He also surprised his liberal admirers by reaching out to the party's anti-abortion faction, saying that Fine Gael "should be a warm house for those who have socially conservative views."
In 2015, Mr. Varadkar was widely praised for bravery and honesty when he said publicly that he was gay, the first Irish government minister to do so. At the time, Irish voters were debating a proposed constitutional amendment to permit same-sex marriage, and his stand is credited with bolstering the successful "yes" campaign, making Ireland the first country to legalize gay marriage by popular vote.
Mr. Varadkar was born in Dublin in 1979, the son of an Irish Catholic nurse from County Waterford and a Hindu doctor from Mumbai, India. His parents met in England in the 1960s and lived in India for a time before moving to Ireland.
Growing up in a country where religious divisions have historically run deep, he attended a Catholic elementary school and a Protestant high school that followed the Church of Ireland tradition. He told The Irish Times in 2015 that he was raised Catholic but was "not a particularly religious person."
Mr. Varadkar trained as a doctor — a general practitioner — and became involved in politics while still in medical school. He developed a reputation as an intelligent, hard-working and articulate city councilor in Dublin, won a parliamentary seat in the Dublin West constituency at the age of 28, and rose swiftly in party circles.
The departing premier, Mr. Kenny, announced his retirement on May 17 after being weakened by a scandal over his government's handling of police corruption. He gave up the party leadership immediately, but said he would stay on as caretaker prime minister until the next sitting of the Dail, as the lower house of Parliament is known, later this month.
Though the Fine Gael party and its allies have the largest bloc of seats in Parliament, they do not command a majority. Even so, opposition parties are not expected to block Mr. Varadkar's formal election as prime minister by the Dail. To do so would prompt a general election, which none of the major parties want right now.
Mr. Varadkar clinched the Fine Gael leadership on Friday by defeating his only rival, Simon Coveney, a fellow cabinet minister, in an internal party election. Though Mr. Coveney received more votes from rank-and-file members, Mr. Varadkar had greater support among Fine Gael's members of Parliament. Under the party's weighted voting rules, that made Mr. Varadkar the winner.
A habit of speaking out on issues outside his ministerial responsibilities has sometimes embroiled Mr. Varadkar in controversy. In 2011, six months after Ireland was pressured into accepting a bailout of 85 billion euros by the European Union (about $122 billion), he claimed (incorrectly, as it turned out) that a second bailout might soon be necessary. His comment caused consternation among colleagues in the government who were trying to persuade the world that Ireland had finally stabilized itself after the banking and housing crash of 2008.
Mr. Varadkar was accused of racism in 2008 after he suggested in the Dail that unemployed immigrants should be paid to leave the country. He denied the accusation and said he was talking about a voluntary program, not forced deportation.
He is unlikely to enjoy a long political honeymoon. His party's chief rival, Fianna Fail — also center-right — can bring down the government and force a general election whenever it feels the moment is advantageous. It does not seem advantageous now: The two parties are running close in most opinion polls, with, if anything, a narrow lead for Fine Gael.
Meanwhile, the government faces a number of serious domestic issues that could blow up into crises, including the troubled public health service; soaring rents and housing prices; anger at rising economic inequality; an interlocking nest of church-and-state questions; and slumping police morale and discipline.
Threats by the Trump administration to crack down on American multinational companies that base themselves overseas for tax reasons are also a grave concern for Ireland, which uses low corporate tax rates to entice companies like Apple, Facebook, Google and Twitter to process their cash flows through Dublin.
By far the biggest menace on the Irish horizon, however, is Britain's looming withdrawal from the European Union, or "Brexit," which threatens to stir divisions within and between the Republic of Ireland and British-ruled Northern Ireland, where decades of sectarian struggle largely subsided after the Good Friday Agreement of 1998.
Brexit will also severely disrupt Ireland's close business links with Britain, its largest trading partner, by removing Britain from the European single market and customs union while Ireland remains.
During the leadership campaign. Mr. Varadkar said he did not plan to appoint a special "minister for Brexit," suggesting that he intended to deal with the matter himself. If so, he is likely to be consumed by it from his first day in office.


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I could say so many things about politics in general and the American election coming up specifically. But for today, for now, just this.
If there are immigrants, of ANY kind, living in your community, your duty as an American (or any other nationality, really) is to do NOTHING except show them kindness. You can extend that to whatever lengths you want, because kindness can mean so many things. But if you can't muster even that, please examine yourself with honesty.
There are thousands of reasons why people find themselves living as an immigrant in a new place. There are endless challenges for them when they do so. It is not your job to police their behavior or their progress, it is not your job to decide if they fit in the way you want them to. It is not their job to make you feel ok about what kind of immigrant they are, that's up to you to sort out.
If you find yourself saying the hateful 'You're in America, be like us' you are undoubtedly both unaware of your privilege and willful in your ignorance of what it really means to be 'American.'
If you find yourself saying, 'No Lane, I like the GOOD kind of immigrants.' you undoubtedly mean the kind that are white/educated/affluent and/or 'most like me' and you are missing the entire point of almost everything.
If you think you could even understand the breadth and depth of difficulties people may face adapting to culture, language and navigating an unfamiliar bureaucracy, you clearly have either never lived abroad and understood those challenges or have no capacity for compassion.
This didn't start with Trump, but the rise of his campaign has clearly opened a door for people to voice their views and show their true selves, particularly on issues of immigration/race, in a way that they may not have felt comfortable doing before. And while he is running as a Republican, be sure that I have no illusions that the xenophobia and racism he exhorts is limited to one party or another. This is a problem, to some degree or another, in us all and for us all to confront head on.
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A Top-k spatial keyword query returns the k best objects ranked in terms of both distance to the query location and textual relevance to the query keywordsThe Web users and Web content are increasingly being geo-positioned such as GPS and WIFI. It also focuses to convert local content in response to web queries. Ittake into an account of both the locations and textual descriptions of content. In order to process such queriesefficiently, spatial-textual indexes combining R-trees and inverted files are employed. The studies deal with an efficient joint processing of multiple top-k spatial keyword queries with cost model for Novel Algorithms. The joint processing is deals a high query loads and also occurs when multiple queries are used to obfuscate a user's true query. The Novel algorithm with an index structure for the joint processing of top-k spatial keyword queries are proposed with an efficient cost model.
Index Terms
|Query Processing, Spatial keyword queries, Spatial Database and Textual Database
|The range of technologies combines to afford the web and its users a geographical dimension. Geo-positioning technologies such as GPS and Wi-Fi and cellular geo-location services, e.g., as offered by Skyhook, Google, yahoo and Spotigo, are being used increasingly; and different geo-coding technologies enable the tagging of web content with positions. The percentage is likely to be higher for mobile users. This renders so-called spatial keyword queries important. Such queries take a location and a set of keywords as Arguments and return the content that best matches these arguments. The Google Maps and a yellow pages are the best Examples for providing a local search service in spatial keyword queries, where they enable search for, e.g., restaurants annotated with a text), a query location (latitude and longitude), and a set of querykeywords, a top-k spatial keyword query on road networks returns the k best objects in terms of both 1) shortest path to the query location, and 2) textual relevance to the query keywords.
|For example, Figure 1 illustrates the road networks and spatial textual objects in a tourist area of Norway. The circles represent spatial-textual objects p with a textual description, and the cross mark q.l represents the query location. Assume a tourist in q.l with a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The tourist poses a top-kspatial keyword query looking for "hotel" (his spatial location is automatically sent by the mobile phone). If a traditional query (Euclidean distance) is considered, the top- 1 hotel is p9 on the left sideof the figure. However, when road networks are considered, the top-1 hotel is p4 on the right side of the figure. In top-k spatial keyword queries on road networks both shortest path and textual relevance are considered. For example, for the query "bar café" posed in q.l, the spatial-textual object p6 may appear better ranked than p7 because the description of p6 ("Egon Solsiden bar & café") is more textually relevant to the query keywords than the descriptionof p7 ("Choco café"), and p6 is only slightly more distant to q.l than p7. The top-1 object, however, is p10 because it is very near to q.l and is also relevant to the query keywords. Note that p11 is not returned as a result of this query, since none of the terms in thedescription of p11 appear in the query keywords. The joint processing is motivated by main applications.a. Multiple Query Optimizations and b. Privacy-Aware Querying Support.
|The existing IR-tree and then proceed to develop a basic and an advanced algorithm,for processing joint top k spatial keyword queries. The algorithms are generic and are not tied to a particular index.
2.1 IR-Tree
|The IR-tree [2], which we use as a baseline, is essentially an R-tree [5] extended with inverted files [32]. The IR-tree's leaf nodes contain entries of the form (p, p.λ, p.di), where p refersto an object in dataset D, p.λis the bounding rectangle of p,andp.diis the identifier of the description of p. Each leaf node also contains a pointer to an inverted file with the textdescriptions of the objects stored in the node. An inverted file index has two main components.
|• A vocabulary of all distinct words appearing in the description of an object.
|• A posting list for each word t that is a sequence of identifiers oftheobjects whose descriptions contain t.
|Each non-leaf node R in the IR-tree contains a number of entries of the form (cp, rect, cp.di) where cpis the address of a child node of R, rectis the MBR of all rectangles in entries of the child node, and cp.diis the identifier of a pseudo text description that is the union of all textdescriptions in the entries of the child node. As an example, Figure 2a contains 8 spatial objects p1, p2, . . . , p8, and Figure 2b shows the words appearing in the description of each object. Figure 3a illustrates the corresponding IR-tree, and Figure 3b shows the contents of the inverted files associated with the nodes.
2.2 LOOPING Algorithm and JOINT Algorithms
|The LOOPING algorithm for computing the joint top-k spatial keyword query isadapted from an existing algorithm [2] that considers a single query. Recall that a joint top-k spatial keyword query Q consists of a set of sub queries qi. The LOOPING algorithm computes the top-k results for each sub query separately. The arguments are a joint query Q, the root of an index root, and the number of results k for each sub query. When processing a sub query qi ∈Q, the algorithm maintains a priority queue U on the nodes to be visited. The key of an element e ∈U is the minimum distance mindist(qi.λ, e.λ) between the query qi and the element e. The algorithm utilizes the keyword information to prune the search space. It only loads the posting lists of the words in qi. A non-leaf entry is algorithm returns k elements that have the smallest Euclidean distance to the query and contain the query keywords.
|Example 1: Consider the joint query Q = {q1, q2, q3} in Figure 2, where q1.ψ = {a, b}, q2.ψ = {b, c}, q3.ψ = {a, c},and all sub queries (and Q) have the same location λ. Table 1shows the minimum distances between Q and each object and bounding rectangle in the tree. We want to find the top-1 object. For each sub query qi, LOOPING thus computes the top-1 result. Subqueryq1 =_λ, {a, b}_first visits the root and loads the posting lists of words a and b in InvFile-root. Since entries R5 and R6 both contain a andb, both entries are inserted into the priority queue with their distances to q1. The next dequeued entry is R5, and the posting lists of words a andb in InvFile-R5 are loaded. Since only R1 contains a andb, R1 is inserted into the queue, while R2 is pruned.NowR6 and R1 are in the queue, and R6 is dequeued. After loading the posting lists of words a andb in InvFile-R6, R3is inserted into the queue, while R4 is pruned. Now R1 andR3 are in the queue, and R1 is dequeued. Its child node is loaded, and the top-1 object p1 is found, since the distance of p1 is smaller than that of the first entry (R3) in the queue(2 <4). Similarly, the result of sub query_λ, {b, c}_is empty and the result of sub query is λ, {a, c}is P2. The dis advantage of theLOOPING Algorithm is that it may visit a tree node multiple times, leading to high I/O cost.
|The JOINT Algorithm: The JOINT algorithm aims to process all sub queries of Q concurrently by employing a shared priority queue U to organize the visits to the tree nodes that can contribute to closer results (for some sub query). Unlike LOOPING, JOINT guarantees that each node in the tree is accessed at most once during query processing.
|Pruning Strategies: The algorithm uses three pruning rules. Let ebe an entry in a non-leaf tree node. We utilize the MBR and keyword set of e to decide whether its sub tree may contain only objects that are farther from or irrelevant to all sub queries of Q.
|? Cardinality-Based Pruning
|? MBR-Based Pruning
|? Individual Pruning.
|We present the TB-IR-tree that organizes data objects according to both location and keywords. We discuss the processing of the jointtop-k query using existing indexes.
3.1 The Text based-IR-Tree (TBIR TREE)
|Text Based Partitioning: As a first step in presenting the index structure, we consider the partitioning of a dataset according to keywords. We hypothesize that a keyword query will often contain a frequent word (say w). This inspires us to partition dataset D into the subset D+ whose objects contain w and the subset D−whose objects do not contain w and that we need not examine whenprocessing a query containing w. We aim at partitioning D into multiple groups of objects, such that the groups share as few keywords as possible. However, this problem is equivalent to, e.g., the clustering problem and is NPhard. Hence, we propose a heuristic to partition the objects.Let the list W of keywords of objects sorted in descending order of their frequencies be: w1, w2, . . . ,wm, where m is the number of words in D. Frequent words are handled before infrequent words. We start by partitioning the objects into two groups using word w1: the group whose objects contain w1,and the group whose objects do not. We then partition each of these two groups by word w2. This way, the dataset can be partitioned into at most 2, 4, . . . ,2m groups. By construction, the word overlap among groups is small, which will tend to reduce the number of groups accessed when processing a query. Algorithm 3 recursively applies the above partitioning to construct a list of tree nodes L. To avoid underflow and overflow, each node in L must contain between B/2 and B objects, where B is the node capacity. In the algorithm, D isthe dataset being examined, and W is the corresponding wordlist sorted in the descending order of frequency. When the number of objects in D (i.e., |D|) is between B/2and B, D is added as a node to the result list L (lines 1–2).If |D| < B/2 then D is returned to the parent algorithm call(lines 3–4) for further processing. If |D| > B (line 5) then we partition D (lines 6–19).In case W is empty (line 6), all the objects in D must have the same set of words and cannot be partitioned further by words. We hence use a main-memory R-tree with fan out(node capacity) B to partition D according to location and add the leaf nodes of the R-tree to the result list L (lines 7–8).When W is non-empty, we take the most frequent (first)word in W (lines 9–10). The objects in D are partitioned into groups D+ and D−based on whether or not they contain w (lines 11–12). Next, we recursively partition D+ and D−(lines 13–14). The remaining objects from these recursive calls (i.e., the sets T+ and T−) are then merged into the set T_(line 15). If T_ has enough objects, it is added as a node to L (lines 16–17). Otherwise, set T_ is returned to the parent algorithm call (lines 18–19).If the initial call of the algorithm returns a group with less than B/2 objects, it is added as a node to the result list L, since no more objects are left to be merged.
|Algorithm The TBIR TREE Dataset D, Sorted list of words W, Integer B, List of tree nodes L
|1: if B/2 ≤ |D| ≤ B then
|2: add D as a node to L;
|3: else if |D| < B/2 then
|4: return D;
|5: else _ partitioning phase
|6: if W is empty then _ partitioning by location
|7: insert D into a main-memory R-tree with fanoutB;
|8: add the leaf nodes of the main-memory R-tree to L;
|9: else _ partitioning by words
|10: w ← first word in W; W ← W \ {w};
|11: D+ ← {p ∈ D | w ∈p.ψ};
|12: D− ← {p ∈ D | w /∈p.ψ};
|13: T+ ← WordPartition(D+,W,B, L);
|14: T− ← WordPartition(D−,W,B, L);
|16: if B/2 ≤ |T_| ≤ B then
|17: add T_ as a node to L;
|18: else if |T_| < B/2 then
|19: return T_;
|Tree Construction Using TBIR TREE:The TBIR TREEuses the same data structures as the IR-tree, but is constructed differently by using Text based partitioning (thus the prefix 'W'). Instead of performing insertions iteratively, we build the TBIR TREE-tree bottom-up. We first use the TBIR TREE partitioning (Algorithm 3) to obtain the groups that will form the leaf nodes of the TBIR TREE-tree. For each leaf node N, we compute N.ψas the union of the words of the objects in node N, and N.λas the MBR of the objects in N. Next, we regard the leaf nodes as objects and apply Algorithm 3 to partition the leaf nodes into groups that form the nodes at the next level in the TBIR TREE. We repeat this process until a single TBIR TREE root node is obtained. Figure 4a illustrates the TBIR TREEfor the 8 objects in Figure 4b. Following Example 3, leaf nodes R1 ← {p3, p9}, R2 ← {p1, p2, p5}, R3 ← {p6, p8}, and R4 ← {p4, p7} arefirst formed. Figure 4b shows the MBRs of those leaf nodes and R1.ψ = {a, d}, R2.ψ = {a, b, c}, R3.ψ = {d, e, f},R4.ψ= {e, f}. Next, Algorithm 3 is used to partition R1,R2, R3, and R4, since they are 4 (the node capacity is 3)nodes and cannot be put into one node at the next level. Using7word a, two partitions are obtained, i.e., R5 ← {R1,R2} andR6 ← {R3,R4}. Since R5 and R6 contain between 1.5 and 3nodes, there is no need to further partition them. Finally, R5and R6 can be put into one node at the next level, resulting the root node of the TBIR TREE.
|The IR-tree and the TBIR TREEorganize the data objects differently. The IR-tree organizes the objects purely based on their spatial locations. In contrast, the TBIR TREEfirst partitions the data objects based on their keywords (Lines 10–19) and then further partitions them based on their spatial locations(Lines 6–8). Thus, the TBIR TREE-tree matches better the semantics of the top-k spatial keyword query and have the potential to perform better than the IR-tree.
|Updates:A deletion in the TBIR TREEis done as in the R-tree, by finding the leaf node containing the object and then removing the object. An insertion selects a branch such that the insertion of the object leads to the smallest "enlargement" of the keyword set, meaning that the number of distinct words included in the branch increases the least if the object is inserted there.
3.2 The TB-IBR-Tree and Variants
|Inverted Bitmap Optimization:Each node in the TBIR TREE contains a pointer to its corresponding inverted file. By replacing each such inverted file by an inverted bitmap, we can reduce the storage space of the TBIR TREEand also save I/O during query processing. We call the resulting tree the TB-IBR-tree.
|IBR-Tree and CD-IBR-Tree: The inverted bitmap optimization technique is applicable to the original IR-tree [2], yielding the IBR-tree. The bitmap optimization technique is also applicable to the CDIR-tree [2], yielding the CD-IBR-tree.
3.3 Query Processing Using Other Indexes
|The LOOPING AND JOINT algorithms are generic and are readily applicable to the proposed indexes, including the TBIR-tree and the TB-IBR-tree; the existing indexes, e.g., the IR treeand the CDIR-tree; and the existing indexes using the optimizations proposed in this paper, including the IBR-tree and CD-IBR-tree
|A cost model for an index is affected by how the objects are organized in the index. The Inverted-R-trees, the IR2-tree, the IR-tree, and the IBR-tree adopt spatial proximity, as does theR-tree, to group objects into nodes. The TBIR TREE and the TB-IBR-tree use word partitioning to organize objects. This section develops an I/O cost model for each of the IR-tree and the TB-IR-tree that then serve as representatives of the above two index families. The cost model of the CD-IBR-tree is inbetween those of the two families, since it considers both spatial proximity and text relevancy .Specifically, the models aims to capture the number of leaf node accesses, assuming that the memory buffer is large enough for the caching of nonleaf nodes.2 We also ignore the I/O cost of accessing posting lists as this cost is proportional to the I/O cost of accessing the tree. The resulting models provide insight into the performance of the indexes.Like previous work on R-tree cost modeling [24], we make certain assumptions to render the cost models tractable. We assume that the locations of objects and queries are uniformlydistributed in the unit square [0, 1]2. Let n be the number of objects in the dataset D, and let B be the average capacity of a tree node. Thus, the number of leaf nodes is NL = n/B. We assume that the frequency of keywords in the dataset follows a Zipfian distribution [16], [31], which is commonly observed from the words contained in documents. Let the word wibe the i-th most frequent word in the dataset. The occurrence probability of wiis then defined as
|where Nwis the total number of words and s is the value of the exponent characterizing the distribution (skew).Let a query be q = _λ, ψ_. Suppose that each object and the query contain z keywords. We assume that the words of each object are drawn without replacement based on the occurrence probabilities of the words. Let dknndenote the kNN distance of q, i.e., the distance to the kthnearest neighbor in D. Let ebe any non-leaf entry that points to a leaf node. We need to access e's leaf node when:
|1) the keyword set of e contains q.ψ, and
|2) the minimum distance from q to e is within dknn. Let the probability of the above two events be the keywordcontainment probability Pr(e.ψ⊇q.ψ) and the spatial intersectionprobability Pr(mindist(q, e.λ) ≤ dknn), respectively. Thus, the access probability of the child node of e
|is:Pr(access e) = Pr(e.ψ⊇q.ψ) · Pr(mindist(q, e.λ) ≤ dknn).
|Estimate the total number of accessed leaf nodes as:COST = NL · Pr(access e)
|We proceed to derive the probability of an object matching the query keywords and the kNN distance dknn. We then study the probabilities Pr(e.ψ⊇q.ψ) and Pr(mindist(q, e.λ) ≤ dknn) for the IR-tree and the W-IR-tree, respectively. Finally, we compare the two trees using the cost models.
4.1 Estimation of Keyword Probability and kNN Distance
|Probability of an Object Matching the Query Keywords:
|Let F(q.λ) be the probability of having q.λas the keyword set of an object of D. Let z be the number of words in each object (and also in the query). Let an arbitrary list (i.e., sequence) of q.λbe wq1, wq2 ,· · · , wqz. Due to the "without treplacement" rule, when we draw the j-th word of an object, any previously drawn word (wq1, wq2 ,· · · , wqj−1 ) cannot be drawn again. Thus, the probability of the j-th drawn word being wqjis:
|The probability of drawing the exact list wq1,wq2 , · · ,wqzis:
|sum up the probability for every list enumeration of q.λ. As there are z! such lists, the probability of having q.λas the keyword set of an object p ∈ D is:
|kNN Distance:Observe that the kNN distance dknnof q depends only on the dataset D, but is independent of the tree structure. The number of objects having the keyword q.ψis: n · F(q.ψ). By substituting this quantity into the estimation model of Tao et al. [23], we estimate the kNN distance of q as
|We then approximate the kNN circular region _(q, dknn)by a square having the same area, i.e., with the side-length l = √π·dknn. According to Theodoridis et al. [24], the spatial intersection probability is:
|Pr(mindist(q, e.λ) ≤ dknn) ≈ (σ + l)2 = (σ + √π · dknn)2,
|whereσ is the side-length of non-leaf entry e. We shortly provide detailed estimates of σ for both trees.
4.2 I/O Cost Models
|IR-Tree: The construction of the IR-tree proceeds as for the R-tree [33] .Objects are partitioned into leaf nodes based on their spatial l proximity. We consider the standard scenario where the leaf nodes are squares and form a disjoint partitioning of the unit square. Therefore, we have NL · σ2ir= 1, and we then obtain σir= _1/NL. The spatial intersection probability is derived by substituting σirinto Equation 3.Given the query keyword q.ψ, the keyword set of e contains q.ψif some object (in the child node) of e has the keyword q.ψ. Note that in the IR-tree, the keywords of the objectsin the leaf node pointed to by eare distributed randomly and independently. Since the leaf node has capacity B, the keyword containment probability is
|Prir(e.ψ⊇w) = 1 − (1 − F(q.ψ))B.
|TBIR-TREE: During the construction of the TB-IR-tree, the objects are first partitioned based on their keywords. Thus, the number of leaf nodes that contain the query word q.ψis: max{NL · F(q.ψ), 1}. Then the objects in these nodes are further partitioned into nodes based on their locations. By replacing NL with max{NL · F(q.ψ), 1} in Equation 3, we obtain
|σtbir= _1/ max{NL · F(q.ψ), 1}. (4)
|We obtain the spatial intersection probability by substituting σtbirinto Equation 3.Observe that out of NL leaf nodes, max{NL · F(q.ψ), 1} nodes contain the query keyword q.ψ. Thus, the keyword containment probability is
|The joint top-k spatial keyword query and presents efficient means of computing the query. Our solution consists of: (i) the TB-IBR-tree that exploits keyword partitioning and inverted bitmaps for indexing spatial keyword data, and (ii) the JOINT algorithm that processes multiple queries jointly. In addition, we describe how to adapt the solution to existing index structures for spatial keyword data. Studies with combinations of two algorithms and a range of indexes demonstrate that the JOINT algorithm on the TB-IBR-tree is the most efficient combination for processing joint top-k spatial keyword queries. It is straightforward to extend our solution to process top-k spatial keyword queries in spatial networks. We take advantage of Euclidean distance being a lower bound on network distance. While reporting the top-k objects incrementally, if the current object is farther away from the query in terms of Euclidean distance than is the kthcandidate object in terms of network distance, the algorithm stops and the top-k result objects in the spatial network are found. The network distance from each object to a query can be easily computed using an existing, efficient approach [20].An interesting research direction is to study the processing of joint moving user.
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If you know me personally you know that I have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). We are not talking a "oh man I feel so ADD today" kind of way, it's a true diagnosed kind of way. I was diagnosed as an adult about seven years ago, but looking at my life growing up I've always had it. Since I was a quiet child and didn't show any signs of ADHD then the school just classified me as lazy or not in the mood to pay attention. The truth is I was never able to actual read a chapter book cover to cover until I was almost 30 years old. Kind of sad to think about it now, but things happen.
To give some of you medical people some back ground for the first five years of my diagnoses I was on 10 milligrams of Ritalin a day, then it was up to 20 milligrams (10 grams twice a day). After having Bekah I was put on a 20 milligram time release and a regular 10 milligram incase I needed it later in the day. I know there is a lot of controversy about these drugs, but you know I really don't want to get into that here and now. I ask you to spend a day in my shoes with and without medication then you can judge.
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Breathe…This is not where I planned to go with this entry, but I wanted to give you some background before I showed you what has stacked up on my night stand.
This is my to-read list:
I love to read, but during these times it is so difficult for me. Most of these I was so excited to get or to purchase. I quickly opened them up and started reading, but made it only through one paragraph or just one page. It's so frustrating. I have flashback from junior high where I just can't seem to comprehend. I make it through a paragraph and I can't begin to tell you what I just read.
Anyway, let me tell you about these awesome books because even though I haven't made my way through them I think you should read them.
We will stop at the top of the stack (even though these are in no particular order). If you click on the title it will take you to the author's website or Amazon.
Unglued by Lisa Terkeurst: I love Lisa! I have a bunch of her work (and have read most of them).
One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voscamp: I have heard some many wonderful things about this book and know women who have read it over and over again. This was one of the more frustrating books for me. I could not get past the first three pages…I was so lost. I know it's not the material – it's me.
The Story: I am not sure how this wound up in my to-read stack. I want to read it and got it for $5 while in
Diego, but I am not sure if it is part of my "have to
read now" group. The down the street is
going through it and would love to do that some day with a big group…well
maybe…I need to read it first. Lutheran
The Girl's Still Got It by Liz Curtis Higgs: Have you read any of Liz's books? Oh you should she is hilarious! I got the honor to meet her at the Faithlife Women's conference in September. She is divine. This book is about Ruth and Naomi. I made it a good way through this book preparing for my women's retreat on Ruth. I want to finish it though.
The Fruitful Wife by Haley DiMarco: Haley was part of the Faithlife Women's conference as well. I picked up this book after reading a sample that was given to us…I haven't opened this book since that day, but have heard great things about it.
Broken into Beautiful by Gwen Smith: Oh how I love Gwen. She is such an awesome woman and inspiration. If you read my blog on Saturday you know she also has a wonderful voice. This is yet again another book that makes me so frustrated. I so want to finish this book, but haven't yet.
Named by God by Kasey Van Norman: Ok, if you read anything from this list you HAVE TO READ THIS BOOK!!! I have read it twice. It shouldn't be in the stack either, but I just finished leading this as a bible study, so that is why it is there. Kasey's writing has made such a huge impact on my life. She is the reason I went to the Faithlife conference. See:
Isn't that a big cheesy smile from me? I am not sure what I else I could say about Kasey that would sound like I'm a complete stalker.
The Explicit Gospel by Matt Chandler: You know I picked this up thinking this was on my wish list, but it wasn't I think it was Matt's name that made me pick it up. Matt is a local pastor that I have known about for quite so time. I have yet to start reading any of this book.
Trusting God by Girlfriends in God: This is a book and group that Gwen Smith is a part of. I started reading this book, but I think it is better for a group bible study session and will be used in the future I am sure.
At the bottom of the stack is a little black book. That is my journal that has been neglected during my madness.
Also not pictured, but I am attempting to read is:
The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin: another book that my blogging friends have read over and over again. I started reading it during women's retreat, but have not made it through the first chapter. Meh.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins: This is the only book I am reading on my Nook. Yeap I have one and during these times it gathers dust. I flew through Hunger Games, but Catching Fire is much slower for me. I love these books!
You know as I am writing this I am thinking "I can do this!" I just need to set a time each day to read…I also need to set a time to read the best book ever – the Bible! I think if I pick a book and read just that book then I won't feel so overwhelmed. So I will pick one and let you know…maybe tomorrow. I would love to share what I am reading – hey, some accountability may help – who am I kidding.
So, there is a little insight on me. You are luck…normally people don't find out about this part of me until we know each other much better. It took me a good two weeks before I shared it with JAG. Man, I love that man…just thought you should know.
Also, I have a whole stack of books for mothers that I have yet to dive into completely. I may have to sprinkle some of those in since I will soon be a mother to three girls.


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we made it !
Made it!
We made it in to Engholm Husky In Karasjoka around 15.00 yesterday.
The trip down from Ravnastua was spectacular. We passed a couple of frozen lakes before climbing back on to the plateau for a while. Then it is some funny downhill skiing before ending it all with skiing down the river Karasjoka.
Engholm Husky is the most amazing place. For 30 years, the legend Sven Engholm has builded this camp of woodhouses bit by bit with his own hands. Everyone should come here to see it for themselves.
After a big moose lasagna everyone tucked in, and I'm pretty sure they all slept like "bambinos " tonight.
Thanks for the trip guys, it has been a shared pleasure !
Are and the Team


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Chief Financial Officer at West Paw
Posted by West Paw on 10/23/2019
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Lifestyle
Job Categories: Management - Executive
Company Type: Accessories
State: MT
City: Bozeman
Country: United States
Required Experience: 7 - 10 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,000 +
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: No
Job Seeker Must Live Within: 50+ miles
Job Description & Requirements
Chief Financial Officer
At West Paw, our goal is to be "Dog's Best Friend". We do this by making things dogs love and by caring about how we make the things dogs love - from our own factory in beautiful Bozeman, Montana.
The talented, dog-loving, sustainability driven team at West Paw designs, manufactures, markets and ships high quality, planet and people conscious dog products to over 40 countries and 6000 retailers. Our products are proudly made by us in our eco friendly facility in Bozeman, and we pride ourselves on products that are safe, durable and made responsibly.
Beyond dogs, we care about people and the planet too. At West Paw, we envision a world where business success is friendly to people and the planet. We're eco-friendly in our materials and manufacturing choices and people-friendly in our business choices.
We're West Paw, a proud Certified B Corp and Dog's Best Friend®.
To be the best fit we actively seek purpose-driven candidates that embrace the love of dogs, a curiosity to understand and passion for our vision of a better society and environment. Our best days at work often involve sharing a great dog experience that brought connection and joy.
Position Overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the leadership of all finance and fiscal management, human resource and information technology, furthering business success, while upholding and embodying the company values, vision, and purpose. This role leads, inspires and develops four to six direct reports, has low travel requirements and is full time. It is part of the Executive Team and reports to the CEO.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership and tactical coordination in strategic business planning and budgeting
Support CEO, Executive and Core Team in preparation of the annually updated business plan
Manage the financial business planning process to ensure timely and accurate completion
Ensure depth, accuracy and timeliness of financial performance analysis and advice is provided to CEO,
Executive and Core Team
Leverage business acumen to further organizational performance improvements
Communicate and champion strategy and financial targets to stakeholders
Leverage financial and business data to make strategic and tactical decisions that improve excellence in
Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Systems
Leverage strong Leadership and Communication skills to inspire and engage employees to envision and
implement improvements that improve Customer Experience and grow Cash Flow and Profit Before Tax
Leadership in finance team services and output to serve both internal and external customers
Protect company assets and value through optimization of risk management
Ensure open book and lean practices are constantly in development with implementation to improve
responsiveness to opportunities and losses
Strategize and oversee the implementation of information systems, accounting and finance to proactively
scale to the demands of the customer and company
Ensure employment standards and education bring increased engagement, coupled with increased
Ensure employees' work is safe, they have opportunities to grow, and are recognized for the value they
Influence and support the strategic direction and financial success of West Paw
Embody West Paw Core Values in all work interactions, tasks, and decisions (act with integrity, be
accountable, be tenacious, be friendly, be healthy, continuous improvement, create value)
Uphold West Paw's Vision in all work endeavors (we envision a world where business success is friendly to
people and the planet)
Come. Sit. Stay.
Champion West Paw's Purpose in all work decisions (Humanize business by creating lasting connection with our people, communities, customers and their pets)
Other duties as assigned
Company Culture
West Paw is a small family-owned business with a strong history and new growth ahead. Through our diversified workforce, with most of us in one facility, we celebrate a collaborative, hardworking team. Our success stems from our values, our vision and purpose, and our willingness to learn and grow. We leverage Open Book Management allowing all employees to become better business people and to understand how they can further business success. We invest in financial literacy and transparency to engage employees to contribute to our current financial condition and future plans.
Our team is united in our quest for a cleaner planet, healthier communities, safe and happy pets, and transparent business practices. Everyone from production to sales to accounting and beyond rallies around our mission with a shared sense of purpose and pride. Our culture is built on relationships – with each other, our customers, our pets, our community, and our planet.
The joy of our work comes from sharing in success with people who are passionate about pets, contribute to our culture, appreciate a fast-paced atmosphere, share our values and further our vision.
Essential Ability, Knowledge, And Skill Requirements
Identify and resolve problems collaboratively and in a timely manner
Gather data and analyze information skillfully
Speak and write clearly and informatively, listen and gains clarification, demonstrate group presentation skills
Able to delegate, inspire others to perform well, and set expectations
Contribute to a positive team spirit, give and welcome feedback
Willing to make decisions and exhibits sound judgment
Work within an approved budget, maximize use of organizational resources
Prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,
or governmental regulations
Able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Able to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability
and validity, analysis
Possess solid computer skills including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, accounting, payroll,
internet, and database software
Education And Experience Requirements
10 years related experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Environmental And Physical Requirements
Typically located in an indoor area with the possibility of mild discomfort from factors such as dust, material particles, temperature extremes, loud noise and bright lights
Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity move about
Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse
Occasional lifting of objects up to 36 inches from floor level, and weighing up to 30 lbs
Occasional travel to business related events 2-4 times per year


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First Strawberry Festival gives back to veterans
FULTON - The first Strawberry Festival was held at the Serenity Valley Winery in Fulton Saturday, featuring live music and food trucks.
While there was no cost to attend the event, there was a suggested five dollar entrance donation, with the proceeds going to the Central Missouri Honor Flight.
The organization helps veterans visit memorials in Washington D.C. According to their website, they have helped more than 2,800 veterans travel to D.C.
Event coordinator Cherie Rutter said selecting an organization was simple.
"I have multiple veterans in my family," Rutter said. "So it was just an obvious choice for me to pick something that benefits veterans."
Rutter said she has several family members who have severed in the U.S. military. Rutter's grandfather, father, brother, and son all served in the armed forces.
"We want to try and make this a successful event," Rutter said. "All I can say is come out and support Honor Flight and thank the veterans for their service."
Regina Ruppert said they are expecting a large turn out. More than 300 people confirmed attendance on the Facebook event. Another 3,000 expressed interest.
"I'm told Honor Flight events are very, very well attended," Ruppert said. "I've been receiving calls all morning asking for more details."
Ruppert said her father served in the Navy.
"My dad has always wanted to do an honor flight," Ruppert said. "And it just has never worked out. And now he's going be ninety and he feels like he's too old to go. So I'd like as many now to go as we possible."
One former Marine, Charlie Houchins, said it's great to see the winery give back to veterans.
"It's really good to see people out supporting the veterans," Houchins said. "I'm really appreciative. I'd just like to thank all the vets and the community for doing this for us."
The festival also has door prizes and silent auctions. The festival lasted all day Saturday.


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- Academic Support Program
Ability Aids has always championed the cause of education as every child's right. Taking this vision a step forward, the Poonthura Academic Support Project (PASP) was launched in November 2015 to support the educational needs of children from Poonthura, a coastal hamlet located in the suburbs of Trivandrum. A very large number of children are dropping out of school because of poverty, lack of parental guidance and complete absence of motivation.
Under this project, the educational needs of the children are being addressed by providing them with monthly grant, school supplies, health checkups, life skill classes, counselling and career guidance. Every child also participates in an annual, residential summer camp.
- Skill Development
As part of promoting employment skills Ability Aids is helping a number of unemployed youth in Poonthura get training under the Employment through Skills, Training & Placement (EST&P) component of the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). Youth are given training in Business Process Outsourcing, Data Entry, Tally, Software Testing, Medical Records & Health Information Technician etc.
- Civic awareness
To make people active participants in the fabric of their community and beyond, regular civic awareness programs are carried out on socially relevant days in collaboration with civic bodies, corporate organizations, residence associations, schools, colleges and other voluntary organizations.
Campaigns for organ donation, blood donation, de addiction as well as participatory cleaning drives are regularly conducted. Seminars and other programs to engage and educate the community are conducted on days of national and international importance


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Welcome to our Ninth Sunday after Pentecost virtual Service.
To read the order of service click the PDF file under Sermon Notes.
Our Reader today is Edie H.
Prayers were led by Rita C.
A big thank you goes out to Erica Northcott and Rev. Cameron Gutjahr for their musican tallents.
Thank you for joining our virtual service and enjoy your time with our spiritual leadership team.
Here is a LINK to our Youtube Channel where you will find many more movies from us.


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Pool Car UsageThursday, 26 July 2018
Pool car usage data for the period 2015/16 and 2016/17
1. How many pool cars, either leased or owned, does your council have?
2. What is the total annual spend on pool cars?
3. What is the total annual miles of pool cars?
4. How many regular pool car users are there?
5. How many casual pool car users are there?
6. What is the overall cost per mile of pool cars?
Staff car for work usage data
We understand local authorities can maintain and attribute data to more than one category of pool car user. For example, essential pool car users in receipt of a lump sum for mileage, pool car users, and casual users. For the period 2015/16 and 2016/17, in each of your local authority's defined categories:
7. How many council staff use their own car during the course of the day to carry out council work?
8. How many miles were travelled by staff in their own car on council activity?
9. What was the average cost per mile reimbursed to users?
10. What was the target cost per mile?
11. How much did your council spend in 2015/16 and 2016/17 on reimbursing staff for miles travelled for council activity in their own cars?
Operational policies
12. Please provide the name and/or job title of the person responsible for developing and monitoring policies on employee car usage in your council.
13. What policies, working documents or plans does your council have in place to reduce volume and/or cost per mile of usage by pool and/or staff cars?
14. What policy documents does the council hold on general car usage policy and associated targets and metrics?
15. Is your local authority pursuing new methods to address major issues or needs around car usage in your local authority? If yes, please provide the supporting documentation.
16. What is the average number of staff arriving to work in offices or other shared places of work of the council on a weekday?
17. Of that number, how many staff on average drive their own car to that office?
18. Does your council have any carpool or similar commuting schemes in place?
19. If so, what incentives or compensation is offered to encourage staff to take advantage of these?
Please see the information requested attached.


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365/2016 Eye (Black)
Designed to be a self inspirational log, this Poster Log is a daily to-do for you to keep track of all of your running activity throughout the year of 2016. The reasons are simple, to keep your motivation on, and to keep you running. There are 365 days a year, let see how many days are marked with colours.
Size : A1 (59.4 x 84.1cm)
Material : Respecta Silk, 130 gsm, Black
Delivery : Wrap in a plastic, inside a poster tube + instructions Inside
Designer & Copyright : Khairulazizi
#365Eye #365dailyrun #runningposterlog
1. Each circle represent a day
2. Blue circle marks the first day of the month while the grey circle is the other balance days
3. The circles are numbered with 5,10 and 21 for your date guidance
4. If you run that day, simply log your run by marking the circle
5. You can also write your running distance in the circle
6. You can also differentiate your training or race by colors
7. For Black version of Poster Log, please use metallic (eg. silver / gold marker) , chalk or liquid paper
8. There are 4 quarters in a year, each quarter has 3 month circles
9. By the end of the year, let see how many days you run have run
10. Display / hang up your poster in a location where you can see it clearly, daily
11. For an updated Malaysian race event schedules, kindly browse the race calendar on the blog
For ideas and inspiration on how to use, click here.
1. Pos Laju ( Malaysia including Sabah & Sarawak )
RM29.90 Poster Log + RM10.00 Delivery inclusive Poster Tube
2. Self Pickup at Bukit Jalil ( Sat / Sunday 7:00 am – 9:00 am at Taman Rekreasi Bukit Jalil )
RM29.90 Poster Log
3. Pos Laju ( Other Countries )
RM29.90 Poster Log + RM40.00 Delivery ( Around USD16 – USD 17 total depends on exchange rate). Charges will be in MYR and converted to your local currency in your credit card statement
Estimated shipment 4-11 weeks
1. Self pickup at Taman Rekreasi Bukit Jalil is by appointment only
2. You can buy up to 10 poster log but the delivery will remain in 1 poster tube, thus, the delivery charge is only 1 time
3. If you want to buy White & Black version, kindly click here
4. Any inquiry please email to email@example.com
5. All payment must be made through senangPay , a Malaysian Online Payment Gateway like Paypal ( Credit / Debit Card / FPX Internet Banking )


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Register for a course by filling in the registration information located on the right side of the course's webpage. Continue with the process by submitting payment for the course. This may be completed via credit card or by requesting an invoice.
We limit class size to maximize the effectiveness of our training. Therefore, registration is on a first-paid, first-serve basis. You are not confirmed as being registered for a course until full payment is received.
If you are interested in a course that is closed to registrations, you will be placed on a wait list and another session may be scheduled if there is enough demand. You may also be contacted if a participant cancels his/her paid registration.
Registration is on a first-paid, first serve basis. Full payment is due no later than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Acceptable form of payment is a credit card.
No, we do not provide financial aid or scholarships.
Paid registrants may substitute someone else to take their spot in class. If so, they are to advise TCIE in advance.
If no one else is able to serve as a replacement, then the registrant may cancel his/her reservation, without penalty, if he/she notifies TCIE at least 10 business days before the class start date.
Individuals who cancel a paid registration five to nine business days before the class start are refunded 50 percent of the full tuition fee (list price). Individuals who cancel a paid enrollment four or fewer business days before the class start are not eligible for a refund of any amount.
Paid registrants who fail to appear for training, as scheduled, are not eligible for a refund of any amount.
Note: Written notice, in the form of an email sent to firstname.lastname@example.com, is required to cancel a reservation.
TCIE reserves the right to reschedule or cancel any scheduled training class by providing notice to paid registrants 10 business days prior to the scheduled start (or 5 business days prior to the scheduled start for blended learning training classes).
Paid registrants may enroll in the next available offering of the course or cancel the registration. In the event of cancellation by TCIE, any payment made will be refunded. The client understands and agrees that TCIE shall not, in any way, be held responsible for any costs – including loss of airfare or other transportation costs, hotel expenses or other damages – which the client may suffer in the event that TCIE cancels or reschedules a class.
TCIE will decide whether to cancel a class due to poor forecasted weather conditions by 4 p.m. the day before the class date. Notification is sent to participants via email. No notice will be given if the class carries on as scheduled.
Each learner will have his/her own table spaced at least 6 feet apart from the next. Breakfast and lunch will be individually bagged and/or plated. Learners are expected to arrive with a mask on.
TCIE provides refreshments or meals at some classes. The course registration email contains details. Anyone with dietary requirements should notify TCIE at least one week before the course start date.
No. Whether training is held at UB's Baird Research Park or Center for Tomorrow, neither parking lot requires a UB parking pass.
We ask that participants set their cell phones to vibrate, and return from breaks on time. Full attendance is required to receive credentials.
We highly recommend participants attend all scheduled sessions of Certified Lean Professional, Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. These programs do not accommodate make-up sessions or instructor "office hours," and some sessions include hands-on activities that are not possible to recreate outside of class. Therefore, any missed class time may negatively impact participants' projects and exam performance.
Pen and paper suffice for most courses. Some may require software, minimum system specifications (for online courses), documentation, or other materials for successful course completion that incur an additional cost. If applicable, this information is listed in the course registration email.
Participants of a course that requires a project will have up to two opportunities to submit a project for certification. (If the first submittal is not accepted, the facilitator provides suggestions for improvement.) Participants are allowed to request an extension, but must receive approval before the project due date. Anyone who submits a project beyond the assigned date, and has not received approval for an extension, incurs a late project fee of $95.
TCIE asks course participants to modify their schedules to accommodate the exam date. If not, TCIE may charge a fee for those who request to schedule the exam on a different date.
No. TCIE's courses are non-credit bearing and cannot be used toward a degree.
Yes. See CEUs/PDHs for a chart detailing credit allotments for our courses.
Both CEUs and PDHs are units of measurement for non-credit, continuing education programs.
CEUs are applicable for any profession. One CEU is equal to 10 instructional hours.
PDHs are applicable for Professional Engineers (PEs). The New York State Education Department approved the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences as a sponsor of continuing education for PEs, thereby granting UB the ability to administer PDHs. One PDH is equal to one instructional hour.
CEU*: TCIE grants CEUs upon full attendance and participation of all open-enrollment courses. If a learner requires documentation, he/she is responsible for contacting TCIE (email@example.com) after course completion, and within 30 days of course end, to request a certificate. Any requests made 30 days after course end will incur a processing fee of $25. TCIE will email a digital version of the certificate, specifying the course title, date and CEU amount within 10 business days.
PDH*: TCIE grants PDHs, for eligible courses, for a fee of $25. A learner is responsible for contacting TCIE (firstname.lastname@example.com) after course completion to request a digital version of the certificate.
* For TCIE's online courses or specializations offered through the Coursera platform, a learner must complete a request form. The process entails providing proof of the learner's Verified Certificate (VC) issued by Coursera. A VC indicates a learner has completed a course with a passing score (he/she does not receive a letter grade). The cost of a CEU or PDH for each online course or specialization is $25, effective for all certificates bestowed on November 11, 2019 or later.
Digital badges validate successful completion of a micro-credential – which is, in TCIE's case, a course or small program that affords you relevant, high-demand skills. They are digital icons that replace a traditional paper certificate, with the added benefit of highlighting the specific skills and knowledge acquired. Digital badges can be posted on Linkedin, Twitter or another platform for the world to see, or uploaded to a resume.
Learners receive an email upon course completion detailing the process for claiming a digital badge, which includes reflecting on their experience and submitting a piece of "evidence" (answering a handful of questions) about knowledge gained.
Digital badges are not available for TCIE's online courses or specializations offered through the Coursera platform.


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Sugar Bowl Sweep: UNO vs. Butler
March 11, 2019
After dominating Chicago State with 16 runs and Rutgers with seven, the Privateer baseball team went into Sunday's game at Maestri Field hoping not only to win their fifth game in a row, but also to also sweep the Allstate Sugar Bowl Classic. The (2-2) Butler Bulldogs were the final opponents of the weekend and yet another high-scoring game was expected.
In the bottom of the first inning, a Bulldog fielding error set up a Privateer run batted in by junior Luther Woullard, batting in junior Wade Radburn for the early 1-0 lead. However, a Privateer fielding error would score an equalizing run for Butler's sophomore Maison Stites during the top of the third inning.
Despite the errors, the majority of this game was highlighted by great fielding and pitching displays from Privateer freshman Steven Swift, junior Christopher DeMayo, senior Mathew Oset and junior Martin Reeves. Swift had the start and struck out two Bulldogs in four innings while DeMayo struck out 4 in his relief. Shortly before the final run of the game, Oset made a crazy diving catch by getting under a bunt. Reeves' short stint cleanly relieved Oset's diving efforts.
In the bottom of the ninth inning, freshman Evan Francioni pinch ran for junior Tresten Kennard in scoring position. With two outs and a likely chance of going into extra innings, Butler subbed in junior Jack Pilcher to ensure that would happen. However, two wild pitches sent Francioni from second base to third, then eventually home plate for the walk-off steal! The Privateers won a low-scoring but electrifying game with a 2-1 final score.
That impactful moment was actually Francioni's first taste of in-game action as a Privateer.
"It was exciting!" Francioni said after the game. "Based off some changes throughout the weekend, I knew that I was being looked at as the next guy to pinch run. As soon as Kennard got on first, I got the word to get my legs loose and I knew I was going in as soon as he made it to second."
Head coach Blake Dean gave "kudos for [Francioni] for getting that dirtball read on second, moving up to third and putting more pressure on those guys. It forced them into a mistake, and we capitalized on it. It was a very savvy move for a freshman."
The Privateers improve to 5-1 and resume home play on Friday at 6:30 p.m. for a weekend series against Yale at Maestri Field.
Stefan is an intern with Driftwood for the spring 2018 semester. He has been a real MVP by going around campus and asking UNO students the Question...


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We're reaching a breakthrough on social media. Brands, influencers and everyday humans are ready to counter the "cult of perfect" and own their stories online.
What does this mean, exactly?
Well, if you ask vulnerability expert Brené Brown, this means letting go of who you think you're supposed to be and embracing who you are. It means choosing to dare greatly; it means pushing through your comfort zone and "signing up to get your ass kicked."
This is where your story lives.
In his book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Mark Manson writes: "Humans are attracted to each other's rough edges."
I hope you remember these words when you go to hit publish on your next post.
I hope you think of this when the next time you hop onto IG Stories.
It's not just the wins we want to hear about online — it's the stories of all of the times you got knocked down and then pulled yourself back up again.
These imperfect moments are the stories we relate to — they're the kind of stories that make us feel something real.
Tell us about the time you cried into your pillow after cancelling a big event because you couldn't sell enough tickets…
Tell us about how you ate nothing but ramen noodles for months on end while counting down the days until you got your first paycheck…
Tell us about the days you questioned why you became an entrepreneur in the first place and how many times you told yourself you should "go and get a real job"…
…And then tell us how you pushed through and showed up—for yourself and for your clients/customers—again and again.
How are you embracing your vulnerabilities online?


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Looking for more ways to connect online? Check out our full list of Virtual Resources to learn how you can access the New Mexico Museum of Art from home!
In the Museum at Home activity series, we will help you to pretend that your home is a museum! Museums are not the only places that show works of art. Many people collect artwork and objects to display in their homes. From handmade coffee mugs, to children's drawings, to precious stones, to paintings and more, people tend to surround themselves with works that are pleasing to look at, or make them think in a new way, or that remind them of an important event or person. There is no one reason why people collect and appreciate art, but it is a very important part of life!
Frederick Hammersley features an introduction to Hammersley and his work, thumbnail sketching activities based on his process sketches, and information on how to share your creations with the museum.
Photograms features information about what photograms are, how they work, and what materials are needed to create them. Make your own photos at home with this early method of photography that uses light to develop – no camera required!
Patrick Nagatani features an introduction to Nagatani and his work, a short lesson on "reading" pictures, and poetry-writing activities using photographs from the exhibition Patrick Nagatani: Invented Realities.
Color and Line features information about two of the elements of art that artists use to create work. Explore lines, the starting point for most artistic creation, and learn about color theory and how to make colors look good together.
Word Play features an introduction to the Word Play exhibition, examples of works in the exhibition, related activities you can do at home, and information on how to share your creations with us at the museum.
Spring Community Fun Day is an opportunity to celebrate springtime with those closest to you! In our current time of social distancing, the New Mexico Museum of Art has created some fun, festive activities for you to enjoy from home.
New Mexico Art Tells New Mexico History is a journey through our rich collection of paintings, prints, sculptures, and photographs, bringing our state's artistic heritage to you, the owners of these works— students, teachers, families, and art and history lovers. Content and images focus on New Mexico's history and cultural traditions from pre-Conquest to our present day.


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Pink Check & Black Ladies Gloves with Black Button Detail
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An elegant pair of pink check front pattern with black back ladies gloves, are a stylish addition to any ladies accessory wardrobe.
Keep hands warm in winter!
The gloves measure 23 cm in length and 9.5 cm in width, thay are one size only.
Made from 100% acrylic and can be cleaned by hand washed at 30 0c or a hand wash setting in a washing machine.
Do not tumble dry and cool iron only.