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Many individuals continue to suffer from, or be susceptible to psychological trauma in the form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following traumatic events.
This disorder can go on to permanently mar the lives of its victims, with one prone demographic being army or military personnel and/or veterans. Such individuals are prone to substance abuse, anxiety and panic disorders, and an elevated risk of suicidal ideation and behaviors.
While the Veterans Association (VA) and much of the mental health community has advocated and utilized various forms of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), such as prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy, these therapies have suffered from the caveat of having high drop-out rates because of their lengthy duration.
They have not had the effectiveness they should have in addressing PTSD in military personnel and other sufferers of trauma. As a result, to address such caveats, a different approach was formulated in 2008 by marriage and family therapist, Laney Rosenzweig, one which is garnering growing interest: that of accelerated resolution therapy (ART).
What ART Entails
To add context to ART, one must remember that each time we recall a particular memory, there is always some degree of modification that takes place. The content of the memory itself, and our emotional response to it are not set in stone. Therefore, introducing a novel stimulus during memory activation, such as incorporating new information, provided that it is done during a crucial 'reconsolidation window' (of approximately six hours), can actually alter the same memory.
This reconstructive malleability of memory may manifest at the neurobiological level because of plasticity of neurons within the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus, the crucial brain structure for memory consolidation (Quirk & Sotres-Bayon, 2009; Redondo et al., 2014). ART follows such logic by reprogramming how traumatic events and memories are stored in the brain.
It utilizes imaginal exposure and imagery re-scripting, in tandem with analysis of bilateral left-right eye movements, to modify memories of events.
Imaginal exposure, as its name suggests, entails having the patient recollect, to the best of his or her ability, the details of the event, while concurrently monitoring their physical, emotional, and cognitive responses to it.
Patients are guided by the therapist to be in an attentive but relaxed frame of mind, before being exposed to the memory during a short burst of time. They are then asked to elucidate their physical and emotional symptomatology during the event. This alternating between recollection and detection of symptoms during the memory episode is a crucial, first part of generating both an ephemeral exposure to the event, as well as pinpointing the specific source of trauma and the crippling effects it poses.
This step is followed by imagery re-scripting, whereby the negative elements of the memory itself are actually replaced with more positive elements. This point is where the malleability of memory reconsolidation during that 'reconsolidation window' comes into play.
You are not just suppressing the traumatic memory, but you are changing and reframing it such that it is stored in a different way going forward. The notion behind such an approach is that traumatic memories can lose their deleterious effects if incorporated with more positive elements. This way, the negativity of the memory is stymied, and hence, it loses its potency as an instigator of trauma (Boterhoven de Haan et al., 2017; Kip et al., 2014).
A key tenet to ART is that throughout the therapy, saccadic eye movements are elicited from the patient by the therapist, which are monitored both during imaginal exposure and imagery re-scripting. Unlike various forms of CBT, ART draws on the theory of eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, which states that bilateral stimulation through saccadic eye movements can elicit a reduction in the unpleasant emotions associated with recollecting traumatic events.
There has actually been evidence suggesting that eye movements lower the vividness and emotional arousal associated with traumatic subjective memories (Barrowcliff et al., 2004).
There are a number of potential explanations, although a clear-cut mechanism by which eye-movements ameliorate such memories remains elusive. One such hypothesis suggests that performing a task like moving the eyes, while retrieving an emotional memory, actually taxes working memory, interfering with the storage of the information, and reduces vividness of the recollected event.
This process allows for the traumatic memory both to lose its intrusive, unpleasant elements, as well as to make it more susceptible to modification during imagery re-scripting (Lee & Cuijpers, 2013).
Comparison to Other Therapies
Unlike other conventional forms of therapy such as CBT, ART does not require repeated exposure to events, or homework, and has been demonstrated to exhibit beneficial results in only three to four sessions, each lasting approximately one hour, for over approximately two weeks. It's a much more rapid effect when compared to therapies such as cognitive processing therapy and EMDR, which require at least 10 sessions, each of 90 minutes.
Additionally, unlike prolonged exposure therapy, which merely serves to extinguish the emotional response to the traumatic memory, ART actually alters the traumatic memory itself. This allows for the same benefit of eradicating the negative emotional response, while also allowing for the patient to shape the memory into something positive.
ART seems to incorporate elements from various CBT therapies, as well as the eye movement element of EMDR therapy. However, in its favor over EMDR therapy is that uses a specific number of eye movements (40) as opposed to the variable EMDR, making it easier to follow.
Additionally, ART focuses more on sensations, emotions, and the imagery of the memory as opposed EMDR, which focuses on the contents of the memory, making ART much more patient-oriented (Finnegan et al., 2015).
What the Future Holds
Given its rapid effect, as well as the fact that it incorporates elements from both cognitive and eye movement therapies, ART appears to be a very promising therapy going forward. The fact that it has not been the go-to therapy for psychological trauma is a manifestation of its sheer infancy, having not existed for more than 10 years.
Moreover, it is potentially beneficial in treating a number of conditions comorbid with PTSD, such as panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and even substance abuse.
Going forward, more research will be needed to corroborate the apparent rapid effectiveness of ART. Particularly, more empirical studies utilizing and analyzing neural imaging and/or physiological responses should be conducted to better elucidate the biological bases underlying why ART seems to be effective in combating trauma and related psychological conditions.
However, findings thus far bode well for ART, which could have a crucial long-term impact on military personnel, survivors of war, survivors of mass shootings, and even victims of sexual assault or severe accidents. All of such individuals constitute a huge portion of the population and ART could be another instance of advancement in the field of psychology having marked, clinical, real-world implications.


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We are thrilled to announce that Accurate Group has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. This is the sixth consecutive year that Accurate Group has made the list – a testament to the ongoing investments we've made in delivering technology-driving real estate appraisal, title information and compliance services nationwide.
Only a tiny fraction of the nation's companies have demonstrated the consistent high growth that Accurate Group has since we were first named to the list in 2011. One of the biggest contributors to our growth over the last year had been our technology innovation, including the introduction of iValueNet™ which is transforming how lenders handle home equity appraisals."
Accurate Group also recently announced record revenues for May and June 2016. Details can be found here.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2016.
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"The Lord Honors Your Heart's Intentions" Huh? That was the message greeting me at the Chevron on my way to work. I've mentioned this place before (or intended to... heh) but I get a kick out of either arguing with them or (rarely) agreeing to the things they post on their sign. These one sided arguments occur at about 0320 and 35 miles per hour so no one else gets to hear them, but they keep me amused. They have the right to post what they like and I have the right to vehemently disagree. I wouldn't get gas there anyway since their prices are insanely high. There are about 2 or 3 places in our neighborhood that have decent gas prices and then there are places where you can be ripped off by any one of four gas stations along two blocks. The "inspirational" Chevron is from the latter grouping.
Here's where they may have come up with the idea, but does x=y? I don't think so.
Here's where they may have come up with the idea, but does x=y? I don't think so.


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The broadcast center is the hub of activity at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention each year and BASF Ag Products has been its proud sponsor since at least 2008.
"We always like to host the media room so they can have a nice space to go a work on their stories here at the convention," said Sandi Wilson, communications manager for BASF. They also host media facilities at Farm Progress Show and the American Seed Trade Association CSS & Seed Expo in Chicago.
Keeping the media comfortable this year included a special gift to promote BASF Engenia herbicide – a cozy cotton Pure Genius bathrobe.
Last year BASF introduced the GROW SMART scholarship for the NAFB Foundation, which was awarded this year to Mara McGurl, senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Agricultural Communication. "BASF is always looking for opportunities to help young adults in the agriculture industry with their career," Wilson said.
Listen to my interview with Sandi here: Interview with Sandi Wilson, BASF
View and download photos from the event here: NAFB Convention Photo Album


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The Human Side of S.T.E.M.
Behind every revolutionary idea, groundbreaking discovery, or impossible achievement are the real people who's passions, personalities, and experiences enabled them to change the world.
We believe in showcasing these people and sharing their stories so they may inspire, guide, and entertain the next generation of MindGiants.
"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."
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Fredo believes the only content worth spreading is that which inspires others. After years creating award-winning content for global brands, he decided to combine his passions for science and people to create the first magazine exclusively dedicated to the human side of S.T.E.M.
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Sample donated: Brendan Fleming
Last updated: July 23, 2019
In 2017, there were many different stories that took the world by storm.
Some of the main stories being the Grenfell Tower fire, the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and the Manchester Arena bombing. There was a constant flow of stories throughout the year. There are so many different news outlets, which therefore means that there will constantly be different approaches to stories.
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The angle of the story depends on the news outlet that the story is coming from. A prime example would be the BBC, which is funded by the public, and so the BBC prides itself on trying to be as unbiased as possible, although this can be challenging at times, they do tend to slightly lean left. The Sun, however, is completely different.
Although politics is not The Sun's main priority, it tends to lean more so towards the right. These two outlets have completely different audiences. The BBC's audience is middle class, whereas The Sun is a tabloid, and therefore it's audience is more working class.
One of the most prominent theories today in the media is the Two Step Flow theory. The consumers are influenced by the opinion leaders, who are in turn influenced by the mass media. Which in this case is the news. The news has a huge influence on a huge audience. As 'we are suggesting that the overriding interest of mass media research is in the study of the effectiveness of mass media attempts to influence' (Katz, Lazarsfield, 1955).
Although females seem to be making progress in the media, is this strictly true? In journalism, there are more and more females being included in the broadcasting and print industry, but are they still being used to bring in an audience? I will be looking into how the Manchester Arena bombing was covered in the media, and how Ariana Grande was portrayed throughout the coverage. Ariana Grande is a star that does not conform to Judith Butler's Gender is a Performance theory, and so she lends herself to being objectified in the media, more so than a pop star like Lady Gaga or Pink, who have more masculine persona's. 'If gender is constructed, then who is doing the constructing?' (Butler, 1993, page 16) The two news outlets that I will be covering are The Sun, which is a tabloid newspaper, which also posts it's news stories online. The Sun is well known for being more of a working class paper, and so the content it puts out is easier to read.
The Sun has gotten a bad reputation over the past few years, after the Phone Hacking Scandal, which lead to The Leveson Enquiry. The other outlet is the BBC. The BBC prides itself on being as unbiased, correct and factual as possible. Both The Sun and The BBC did a huge amount of coverage on the Manchester Arena Bombing, but there seems to be a distinct difference in the ways that they covered the stories. The key difference being the use of images. The BBC tended to use a lot more images of Manchester. For example, they used one image of a building with boards on the side, with the words 'I love MCR'. As well as this, they used photos of the crowd at the 'One Love' concert.
They only used one photo of only Grande performing in their article 'Manchester attack: Ariana Grande to be charity patron' (BBC, 2017). The article itself focuses a lot more on the charity and fundraising aspect. They interviewed the chair of The We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, and the entire article was more focused on the charity, rather than the celebrity that was involved in the incident. The images that The Sun used only two photos. Both were photos of Ariana Grande at the One Love Manchester concert.
It appears that The Sun uses pictures of Ariana Grande to grab the attention of men in the media. They are using images of her to make younger and older men click on the story, in order to bring more traffic onto their site, as opposed to The BBC or any other different news outlets. Laura Mulvey's The Male Gaze theory can be applied to this. This is the ideology that the media 'offers a number of possible pleasures. One is scopophilia.
There are circumstances in which looking itself is a source of pleasure, just as, in the reverse formation, there is pleasure in being looked at.' (Mulvey, 1975) The idea of scopophilia is key in this theory. This is the idea that sexual pleasure can be derived from watching others when they are engaged in sexual activity or are naked. The Male Gaze theory comes from the idea that the media is created to be consumed through the eye of the heterosexual male, and this is why there are significant amount of semi-naked women in the media: to draw attention to their work. As far as the headlines for these two articles, once again, they both take very different approaches to the story. The BBC focuses more so on the attach itself, and how she is due to become a charity patron. 'Manchester attack: Ariana Grande to be charity patron'. The Sun has taken a completely different approach when reporting the story.
The headline is very much focused on the fact that Ariana was 'moved and honored' (Randell, 2017) to be a honorary citizen. It also said that she had sent a 'heartwarming message' (Randell, 2017) to Manchester after she was made an honorary citizen. The two stories appear to have two different focuses. The BBC's take on the story is more based on Manchester and its citizens, whereas The Sun is very much more focused on Ariana's reaction to her becoming an honorary citizen. This is because they have a completely different audience to the BBC.As well as the focuses of the stories, the stories are completely different. The Sun gives a full account of what happened during the concert, and how she recovered from that until she put the concert together, and how the council leader Sir Richard Leese asked for her to be given special recognition, in order to express his thanks. However, the BBC focused more on the charity aspect.
They focused on the gift payments given to the victims, and the money that was raised.In conclusion, although women in journalism have come a long way over the past few years, they still have a long way to go in terms of how they are represented in the media. They are still used to entice the audience into viewing TV shows, or articles, and this is proved through the Male Gaze Theory. BIBLIOGRAPHY Mulvey, L. (1975) Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema online. Available from: https://www.amherst.
edu/system/files/media/1021/Laura%20Mulvey,%20Visual%20Pleasure.pdf Accessed 7th January 2018 Katz, E. Lazarsfield, P. (1955) Personal Influence, The Part Played by People in the Flow of Mass Communications online.
Available from: https://books.google.co.uk/books?hl=en==rElW8D0D8gYC=fnd=PR1=Personal+influence:+The+part+played+by+people+in+the+flow+of+mass+communications=OCA_5Uj2hK=HHSi26gaYjt3PYgk8xEmPdK1iAQ#v=onepage=Personal%20influence%3A%20The%20part%20played%20by%20people%20in%20the%20flow%20of%20mass%20communications=false Accessed 7th January 2018 Butler, J. (1993) Bodies that Matter: On the Discursive Limits of Sex online.
Available from:https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=UczySqq19AIC=PR16=PR16=if+gender+is+constructed,+it+is+not+necessarily+constructed+by+an+%E2%80%98I%E2%80%99+or+a+%E2%80%98we%E2%80%99+who+stands+before+that+construction+in+any+spatial+or+temporal+sense+of+%E2%80%98before.%E2%80%99+Indeed,+it+is+unclear+that+there+can+be+an+%E2%80%98I%E2%80%99+or+a+%E2%80%9Cwe%E2%80%9D=bl=sdSQmBUX1D=G25JPnK2h8fj3YT-2NLHsFnLU6I=en=X=0ahUKEwjg5_KzpNPYAhXrJcAKHRW6BKwQ6AEILzAC#v=onepage=false Accessed 7th January 2018 Randell, L. (2017) 'MOVED AND HONOURED' Ariana Grande sends heartwarming message to Manchester after she's made an 'honourary citizen' after terror attack online.
Available from: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/4008717/ariana-grande-sends-heartwarming-message-to-manchester-after-shes-made-an-honorary-citizen-after-terror-attack/ Accessed 7th January 2018BBC (2017) Manchester attack: Ariana Grande to be charity patron online.
Available from: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-40341380 Accessed 7th January 2018 Personal Influence, The Part Played by People in the Flow of Mass CommunicationsBodies that Matter: On the Discursive Limits of SexVisual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema


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Sixty firefighters from throughout the region were invited to take part in the two-day exercise to learn everything from fire behavior to influencing a fire's path.
"We want to train as we fight," Redlands Fire Battalion Chief Jim Topoleski said. "We can't do that when there is no smoke and there is no heat present. So doing it in these controlled environments, it benefits us in order to do live fire training when we actually get responded to a fire."
The building, which is slated for demolition, was donated just so crews could set it on fire and train.
"You have paints, varnishes and finishes inside, so you have a really good opportunity to watch paint bubbling and blistering and watching the off-gassing to start ignite, which you don't have that opportunity in the burned buildings," said Capt. Josh Janssen of CalFire's Yucaipa station.
During the drills, firefighters took turns rotating in and out of the burning building until everyone had a chance to tackle the blaze.
Because of budget cuts, training simulations have become less frequent.
"We're going to less fires than we used to in the past, but the fires are more dangerous than they've ever been before with the way the products are being build now," Janssen said.


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This comes with many
Special thoughts
And warmest wishes too ..
Because it means
So much to have
A friend like you.
Friend verses 2
Todays your day my
Special Friend
May every dream
And wish come true,
For there's no-one
With a softer touch or
Warmer heart than you.
Happy Birthday wishes
Friend verses 3
Happy Birthday My Dear Special
You magnify my happiness
Whenever I am glad ..
You help to heal my injured heart
whenever I am sad.
You're such a pleasure in my life
And I hope that you can see ..
How meaningful your friendship is
you're such a joy to me.
Friend verses 3
It's often said
That special friends
Are worth their weight in gold,
They bring you
joy and comfort
As the passing years unfold..
They know just how
To make you smile
And lift your spirits too,
That's why I
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Siltbuster HB40 Settlement Unit
The Siltbuster HB40 Settlement Unit provides an effective settlement area of 40m2. It is a transportable settlement trap providing effective separation of suspended particulates from water. The unit is typically operated with either a 4" or 6" pump.
To provide effective recovery of suspended particles the Siltbuster HB40 is normally operated at flow rates of up to 40 m3/hr. However, when treating more rapidly settling solids or when operated in conjunction with a Siltbuster Chemical Dosing System the flow rate to be treated can be increased to the hydraulic capacity of (80 m3/hr).
The solids (sludge) collected by the unit settle within the units single hopper and are easily removed by the opening of a gate valve, eliminating the need for the unit to be taken off line for emptying allowing continuous operation.
To minimise the risks associated with the over thickening of problematic/sensitive sludge there is an option with integral rake drive (HB40R) which slowly rotates, keeping the settled solids (sludge) on the move; thereby minimising the risk associated with the over consolidation of the sludge.


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Data and Code for: What Do Survey Data Tell Us about US Businesses?
- Bhandari, Anmol (University of Minnesota)
- Birinci, Serdar (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis)
- McGrattan, Ellen R. (University of Minnesota)
- See, Kurt (Bank of Canada)
National Science Foundation
- Award Number: 1657891
- Heller Hurwicz Economics Institute
AbstractThis paper examines the reliability of survey data on business incomes, valuations, and rates of return, which are key inputs for studies of wealth inequality and entrepreneurial choice. We compare survey responses of business owners with available data from administrative tax records, brokered private business sales, and publicly traded company filings and document problems due to nonrepresentative samples and measurement errors across several surveys, subsamples, and years. We find that the discrepancies are economically relevant for the statistics of interest. We investigate reasons for these discrepancies and propose corrections for future survey designs.
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Bhandari, Anmol, Serdar Birinci, Ellen McGrattan, and See Kurt. "What Do Survey Data Tell Us about US Businesses?" American Economic Review: Insights, n.d.
Bhandari, Anmol, Serdar Birinci, Ellen McGrattan, and Kurt See. "Supplementary Data for: What Do Survey Data Tell Us about US Businesses?" ICPSR - Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research, 2020. https://doi.org/10.3886/E118643V1.
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Bhandari, Anmol; Birinci, Serdar; McGrattan, Ellen R.; See, Kurt (2020): Data and Code for: What Do Survey Data Tell Us about US Businesses?. Version: 3. ICPSR - Interuniversity Consortium for Political and Social Research. Dataset. https://doi.org/10.3886/E117021V3


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I will begin by saying our weekend in Denver was absolutely perfect. I loved spending every minute with my Sophia. I loved falling asleep holding her night after night. I could have stayed there forever (only if my other girls and hubby joined us; this Mama missed them dearly). My sweet, sweet girl.
It all began when I finally told her on Wednesday night. She was beyond excited. Her exact words were, "I just don't know what to do with myself. My life has just changed completely!" She couldn't contain her excitement and usually Sophia is so composed; not this time, this time she was beyond thrilled. It was so cute.
I also told Isabella that Sophia and I would be going away. Isabella began to get teary-eyed because she didn't know what she would do without Sophia; her sister. She said they do everything together. It was so heartfelt and sweet. Her and Sophia's relationship is amazing. After talking to Isabella for a few minutes she became excited to spend the weekend as the biggest sister in the house. I told her she would have to help Daddy with McKayla and McKenzie; they would be very sad. In the end her exact words were, "So, basically I'm only not going to see you for 1 day?" I responded with, "basically". Too funny!!
McKayla and McKenzie didn't take the news very well. I waited to tell them until Friday morning because I knew otherwise they would have worried all week. McKayla cried immediately, but McKenzie held it together until after I was gone, after nap. Poor Steve dealt with a lot of tears from these two, mostly at nap time and bedtime. But, they also had a lot of fun. They spent Saturday morning getting donuts and playing at an indoor play center and Sunday morning at Sunday school (which my girls LOVE) and the mall. Steve made sure to keep busy so there wasn't much time to think about Mommy being gone. He also wanted to exhaust them and he did.
I left the girls a gift for each day I would be gone. They opened up the first gift Friday after getting Isabella off the bus, then Saturday morning and Sunday morning. I truly wanted to make sure all my girls knew how special they are to me. I didn't want them to think I forgot about them. I want my girls to ALWAYS remember there is nothing more important to me then all of them.
Sophia and I left for the airport Friday afternoon. We enjoyed a nice lunch together at National Coney Island because she wanted pancakes. 🙂
It was WAY too easy to travel with one eight year old. She is just a gem. I seriously cannot tell you how much fun I have with this girl. Such a wonderful big girl. I am blessed.
We spent Saturday morning at a farm just outside Denver. There was so much to do. We could have stayed ALL day.
Goodbyes are never easy….
On the plane Sophia told me we should move to Denver so we could live by Maizy.
She is an amazing travel buddy. My daughter, my friend.
Sophia sure does love her baby cousins.
Well Isabella, McKayla and McKenzie survived without their Mama, but they continue to say I am not allowed to go anywhere else, unless Daddy goes with me so Mimi can stay with them. Ha!! Sorry Daddy we do love you A LOT!!
After this weekend I decided that I need to plan more one-on-one time with each of my girls. They are only getting older and I don't want to miss these times.
We arrived home at 4pm on Sunday only to turn around and head in to town for an afternoon of eating, bounce houses, and more.
Thank you, Papa, for spending the afternoon with us. We love you very much!!
I sure did miss these sweet, smiling faces. It's always nice to be home.


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EGT Interactive to exhibit at ExpoJoc Valencia
We are thrilled that after the successful expo in Madrid in April, EGT Interactive continue to expand its presence in Spain and will deliver even more iGaming experience for the visitors at ExpoJoc Valencia.
On 11th and 12th of June, at stand A11, hall 8 in Valencia Fair along with the colleagues from the land-based casino systems of Euro Games Technology, we'll stress on the business opportunities that are prove for success of some of the top video slots from the extensive portfolio that EGT Interactive provide.
As well as the stand, the accent again will be on the HOT series that also combines the playfulness and the high-quality of the EGT interactive video slots and will attract and engage new players on this market.
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Spain is a market with a huge strategy importance for the Business Development of EGT Interactive, so our future partners have to be sure that we'll put 100% efforts on players satisfaction in terms of iGaming experience.
11th and 12th of June, Feria Valencia, Pabellon 8, Stand A11.
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Winner of the 2012 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, the Lysander Piano Trio also won top honors at the 2010 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, Grand Prize in the 2011 Coleman Chamber Ensemble Competition, and First Prize in the 2011 J.C. Arriaga Chamber Music Competition. Violinist Itamar Zorman, cellist Michael Katz, and Liza Stepanova will perform works by Brahms and Debussy, alongside a short piece by Lily Boulanger, the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Premiere Grand Prix de Rome for composition. The program also includes a new work written for the Trio by young Venezuelan-American composer Reinaldo Moya.
Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 7:30 pm
Cost: FREE - non-ticketed
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Whether you're the top executive of a listed company or a struggling student, appearances make a big difference in how people perceive you. There's no denying that when it comes to class and style, Apple's MacBook conveys an air of professionalism that would impress many.
In addition, when you have to go into a meeting with important movers-and-shakers, you would want to have reliable equipment that would not fail on you.
One of the items you would undoubtedly need is a presentation remote. However, MacBook users commonly encounter issues with their presentation pointers.
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- Common Problems Of Mac Users
- Key Features To Look For In This Case
- Recommended Remotes for MacBook Users
- Final Verdict
Common Problems Of Mac Users
There are a few problems that you will likely face. Presentation remotes could either not connect entirely, fail to work after a macOS update, or it may work but the buttons become wonky – in some cases, they do not trigger even when you press them repeatedly.
All these issues are usually due to software incompatibility. When that happens, your best bet is to either see if there is an update for the remote's software or wait until Apple fixes the issue.
Key Features To Look For In This Case
Firstly, what are presentation remotes? As the name suggests, a remote is a device that is used to control the flow of presentations.
You may also have heard of the terms 'presentation clickers' or 'presentation pointers' before- they are essentially the same. A remote is typically linked up to a computer in order to control the slides.
1. Compatibility
Obviously, if you are a MacBook user, the first thing to look out for is presentation remotes that are designed to work with MacBooks. Some presentation pointers are developed specifically to work with Apple devices, while others are compatible with both PC's and MacBook's, and in some cases, even smartphones and tablets.
2. Ergonomics
Maybe you have to do long presentations regularly. You might also have the habit of pacing around the meeting room or lecture hall to make your presentation more engaging.
In such cases, it is ideal to pick a remote that is comfortable to hold for long periods of time. Consider the size and fit of each pointer. For example, if you have large hands, you would not want to hold a tiny remote with small buttons.
3. Ease of Use
Most modern remotes are easy to use. Make sure to pick one with buttons that are within easy reach and that is clearly labeled. Moreover, there should not be pairing difficulties with your MacBook.
4. Visibility of Pointer
Oftentimes you would not be right in front of the screen with your projected slides. You might also want to add some flair to your presentation. This is where it is important to have a laser pointer included in your remote's functions.
Using a laser pointer, you can point to areas on your slides that you want to draw attention to. Make sure that the pointer's beam is sufficiently bright and large so that the audience will be able to see it clearly.
5. Transmission Range
Presentation remotes work by using either Bluetooth or wireless radio frequency (RF) technology. Both are different when it comes to optimal transmission distance.
For a Bluetooth-powered remote, it's best to not be farther than 26-32 feet (8-10 meters) from your MacBook. On the other hand, remotes that uses RF has a much longer effective range of about 50-100 feet (15-30 meters).
This means that if you need to present in a large hall and want to move around, you should look for a device that uses RF technology. Alternatively, just check the manufacturer's published range for the model.
Recommended Remotes for MacBook Users
In this post, we have rounded up some of the top presentation remotes for MacBook users. Hopefully, this will lead you to the right one!
1. Logitech R500 Laser Pointer
- The R500 is optimized to work with Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android, and leading presentation software...
- Move and present freely from as far as 20 meters (65 ft) away. Perfect for medium to large-size...
- The R500 pairs with the powerful Logitech presentation app so you can customize button functions,...
Logitech is a popular and reliable brand when it comes to electronic devices. With the brand's R500, you will get a device that works well with Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android.
You will also be able to use it with many types of presentation software, including PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF, and Google Slides. To connect it to your computer, you can either use Bluetooth connectivity or a USB dongle.
Having only three simple buttons that are quite large, the Logitech R500 is of a comfortable fit and size for most people. It also comes with a red laser pointer, although it tends to be less visible when pointing at computer or TV screens. Some users commented that the red laser is not very bright when used in large lecture rooms.
The Logitech R500's operating range is fairly good at 65 feet (20 meters), which is adequate for most settings. It also comes with an app where you could set a presentation timer and customize button functions, which we find very useful.
Battery power is via an included AAA battery , which could last up to 12 months. The R500's app also has a battery life tracker, so you would know when it is time to replace the battery.
2. Logitech Spotlight Remote
- Highlight and magnify on screen - go beyond traditional laser pointing. Use the advanced pointer...
- Mouse-like cursor control - Use the on-screen cursor to play and pause videos, open links, and enjoy...
- Smart time management - Spotlight reminds you when it's time to wrap up. The presentation remote...
The second option we recommend is another one from Logitech, the Spotlight Remote. As its name suggests, it features a highlighting and magnifying function. It also boasts a long transmission range of 100 feet (30.5m).
It is mainly designed to work with Windows and Mac computers, while software compatibility includes PowerPoint, Keynote, PDF, Google Slides, and Prezi. Like the R500, you either use Bluetooth or the included USB dongle to connect to your computer.
In terms of fit, it is decent but does not conform to your grip as well as the R500. However, it's still quite comfortable due to its rounded edges. Three big buttons are in easy reach. Overall, the remote has a sleek and classy look.
The Spotlight Remote has an on-screen pointer that can be used to highlight and magnify areas on your slides. However, the on-screen pointer is not that big, and it can be hard to see if you are not close to the screen.
Other drawbacks include its steep pricing, loud button clicks, and the required installation of software. However, it more than makes up for its shortcomings by providing a smart time management function, and seamless performance on TV screens.
The built-in rechargeable battery is also certain to please some users. All you need is a USB charging cable, and you would be able to use the remote on-the-go.
3. Kensington Wireless Presenter
- Provides forward and back control of PowerPoint and keynote with no drivers needed
- Plug and play simplicity requires no setup
- Internal storage for wireless USB receiver so it won't get lost
Next up is the Kensington Wireless Presenter, an affordable option that works with Windows and Mac computers.
In terms of connectivity, you can only pair it with your devices using a USB dongle. The USB dongle can be safely stowed away inside the main unit, which is good for traveling.
This presenter has been complimented by many to be highly reliable and rarely gives issues. However, its red laser pointer is not very thick, which can be hard to see depending on the environment.
Unlike the two Logitech options above, the Kensington Presenter has four buttons that are intuitive enough to use but are on the smaller side. While not to the point of being uncomfortable to hold, the remote itself is on the chunky side. Having said that, the rubberized exterior helps a lot with grip.
The transmission range is up to 65 feet (20 meters), which appears to be the industry average these days. This is not sufficient for larger rooms but should do well in most other settings.
2 AAA batteries are used to power this model. Unfortunately, there is no indicator for low battery.
4. Dinofire Presentation Laser Pointer
- 【GREEN LIGHT VS RED LIGHT 】 Green light is not only 10 times powerful than red light, it's...
- 【PLUG & PLAY MULTIFUNCTIONAL】Powerpoint presentation clicker combines the functions of...
- 【RECHARGEABLE】360mAh Lithium Battery, clicker for powerpoint presentations only requires 1 hour...
The Dinofire Presentation Laser Pointer has an excellent transmission range of 98 feet (30 meters).
This presentation pointer was developed with compatibility for various platforms and software. It supports Windows, Mac, Linux, and Android. You should have no issues getting it to work with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote, Prezi, and more.
To pair it with your device, you will need to use the included USB dongle. If you lose the dongle within 2 years, you may be able to get a replacement part for free. This model comes with a 3-year warranty, so make sure to register your purchase with the manufacturer for peace of mind!
In terms of design, the Dinofire remote features five main buttons on the top and additional buttons on the sides for other functions. The main buttons are quite large and easy to reach but not so for the side ones. Another gripe some users have is that the buttons are too close to each other.
As for its laser pointer, it comes with a bright green laser that's very visible.
A big flaw with this laser pointer is that it often double clicks (or registers double presses of the button) instead of once. This seems to be a firmware issue, which will hopefully be fixed in the future.
The presentation pointer is powered by a built-in lithium battery. A one-hour recharge should allow you to keep using this pointer for a few weeks. When it is time to recharge, an indicator tells you that it is running low on battery.
5. Canon PR10-G Laser Pointer
- A Brilliant Green Laser1 that is 8X more visible than a standard red laser will get the attention of...
- With up to 100-foot range, move freely around the room and engage your audience for greater impact.
- Navigate your presentation easily with intuitive slideshow controls and a comfortable, smooth...
Last but not least is the Canon PR10-G green laser pointer. It has Mac and Windows compatibility and works well with PowerPoint and Keynote.
Its transmission distance is tied with Logitech's Spotlight Remote to be the best of the few products here. At 100 feet (or 30.5 meters), the PR10-G should work well even in large lecture halls or meeting rooms. However, just like Logitech's Spotlight Remote, the Canon PR10-G is also priced on the steep side.
To use it, you need to connect the included USB dongle to your computer, as it lacks Bluetooth connectivity. Power comes from 2 AAA batteries, and some users claim to have operated it 8 hours a day for 2 weeks, while hardly reducing battery life!
We like the vibrant green laser pointer and fancy LCD display on this unit. The LCD display is used to show statuses like time, battery level, and signal strength of the remote. Furthermore, timed vibration alerts will help you stay on track in your presentation.
Final Verdict
We recommend going for the Canon PR-10 if you want a remote with excellent features, reliability, and compatibility with MacBook. For something more affordable, go for Logitech's R500, which is simple to use and is designed to be used with a variety of platforms.
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David Parkhouse has joined League Two side Stevenage on-loan until the end of the season.
The young striker, who hasn't made a senior appearance for the Blades, moves to The Lamex Stadium with immediate effect.
The 21-year-old, who was an unused substitute for the Blades in the Carabao Cup tie against Hull City in August 2018, scored 11 times in nine appearances for Derry City in the League of Ireland in 2019 and has featured in the U23s for United since returning.


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Calls to limit child exposure to alcohol ads
By Nick Triggle
Health reporter, BBC News
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A bid to get the government to take a tougher stance on alcohol advertising in the UK has been given the backing of health experts.
Totnes MP Dr Sarah Wollaston will put forward a private members bill on Wednesday to limit the exposure of children to alcohol marketing.
The bill is based on French legislation.
The British Medical Association and university experts said the move would go a long way to protect children.
Dr Wollaston, who is a GP, will put forward the proposal as a 10-minute rule bill.
This allows her to make a speech in Parliament, although the process rarely leads to legislation being passed but is instead a chance to raise awareness about an issue.
'Unhealthy influence'
Dr Wollaston believes a French law known as Loi Evin could be adapted for the UK.
The legislation was introduced in 1991 and bans alcohol promotion through mediums such as television and social media, while allowing it elsewhere.
Professor Gerard Hastings, a social marketing expert at Stirling University, told the British Medical Journal the law had helped to reduce alcohol consumption in France.
"Removing this profoundly unhealthy influence is, unsurprisingly, recognised as a key public health priority. So along with their cafe culture, the Loi Evin is a French innovation that the UK needs."
Ram Moorthy, of the BMA's board of science, agreed, urging MPs from all parties to support the bill.
"In our last report on alcohol marketing and alcohol misuse, the BMA highlighted the millions of pounds the alcohol industry spends on promoting alcohol, which we know can encourage young people to start drinking and to consume more alcohol than is healthy."
There are already rules in place governing advertising of alcohol which prevent, for example, marketing on TV during prime-time children's programmes, but the code does not go as far as the French rules.
The move comes after health groups have been heavily critical of the government's attempts to encourage sensible drinking through its responsibility deal earlier this month.
Six leading health organisations pulled out of the agreement, which saw industry committing itself to pledges such as increasing the number of products with unit labelling.
They argued the government was being too soft on industry.
David Poley, chief executive of the Portman Group, which represents the drinks industry, said: "The UK already has some of the strictest rules in place to prevent alcohol being marketed to children or in a way that might appeal to them. The call for a French-style advertising ban is entirely unfounded."


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The Red-browed Treecreeper (Climacteris erythrops) is a species of bird in the Climacteridae family. It is endemic to Australia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
The Bassian Thrush is a secretive bird. Its plumage is mottled brown to olive-brown, heavily scalloped with black crescent-shaped bars on the back, rump and head. The paler underparts all have brown-black scalloping. It has a white eye-ring. In flight the Bassian Thrush shows a broad dark diagonal bar across the white underside of its wing. This species has also been referred to as White's Thrush, Ground Thrush, and Scaly Thrush.
The Brown Thornbill is a small bird, but is one of the medium-sized and more common of the thornbills. It has olive-brown to grey upperparts, with a warm reddish-brown forehead scalloped with paler markings. The rump has a reddish-brown patch, the tail is grey-brown with a black band and a pale tip, and the underparts are off-white, streaked blackish on the chin, throat and chest. The eye is dark red. The sexes are similar and young birds are only slightly different to adults, with a duller eye.
The Striated Thornbill is a medium-sized thornbill with greenish upperparts, an orange-brown cap, streaked distinctively with white and off-white to cream underparts, heavily streaked on chin, throat and breast. The sexes are similar and young birds are only slightly different to adults, with less streaking on the underside.
The Welcome Swallow is metallic blue-black above, light grey below on the breast and belly, and rust on the forehead, throat and upper breast. It has a long forked tail, with a row of white spots on the individual feathers. The outer tail feathers (streamers) are slightly shorter in the female. Young Welcome Swallows are buffy white, instead of rusty, on the forehead and throat, and have shorter tail streamers.
The Common Starling has a wide variation in plumage. Both sexes are similar, although the female is less glossy than the male. In autumn, when the plumage is new, birds are glossed black, with a purple and green shine, and the tips of the body feathers have large white spots. At this time the bill is dark and the legs are brown. With wear, the white spots are lost, while the bill and legs turn yellow. During the breeding season adults become glossy-black without any spots. Young birds are dull grey-brown.
13–16 cm (5–6 in) long, the male Eastern Spinebill has a long thin downcurved black bill with a black head, white throat with a reddish patch and red iris. It has a brownish-red nape, a grey brown back and pale cinnamon underparts. The dark tail is tipped with white laterally. Females and juveniles are smaller and duller. The call is a rapid piping.
The Brown Songlark is remarkable for the male being much larger (23-25 cm) than the female (18-19 cm). In breeding plumage the male is dark cinnamon-brown with black bill and black eyes. Otherwise the male and female both have a dusky brown back, pale brownish-white underparts, with the centre of the belly dark brown. The Brown Songlark is also known as the Australian Songlark.
The Rufous Songlark is a mid-brown, streaked bird with a rufous rump and upper tail, pale eyebrow and pale underparts, and a dark line through its eye. In the breeding season the melodious song of the male Rufous Songlark is heard almost continuously, both from perches and in slow display flights between trees. The male (about 19 cm) is larger than the female (about 16 cm).
The Silvereye is a small bird with a conspicuous ring of white feathers around the eye, and belongs to a group of birds known as white-eyes. The Silvereye shows interesting plumage variations across its range. The grey back and olive-green head and wings are found in birds through the east, while western birds have a uniformly olive-green back. Breeding birds of the east coast have yellow throats, pale buff flanks (side of the belly) and white on the undertail. Tasmanian birds have grey throats, chestnut flanks and yellow on the undertail. To complicate this, the birds in the east have regular migrations within Australia and may replace each other in their different areas for parts of the year.
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thorough is getting every spot clean. - Casey
the red one is a better way to clean.-angel
Summer 2019
Thorough - Angel, Casey, Olivia
Thorough is cleaning better. Olivia
thorough is getting every spot clean. - Casey
the red one is a better way to clean.-angel
diversity makes you happy - angel
diversity is different skin colors and genders- Casey
Diversity it's male and female eye color hair color, hair length beliefs - Olivia
Think of a time when you wanted to give up on something but you didn't. What was the situation? Why didn't you give up? How did you deal with it?
I had trouble singing but I got better in the end because practice makes perfect- Darrien
I'm better. I'm good at reading.- angel
I am getting better at bowling. I practice practice so i can get better at it. I never gave up on it - Casey
I'm getting better at science in Molecular biology lab, having trouble the pipettes- Olivia
What does a 'bad' attitude look like and how can it get you in trouble at work?
when you are mad and angry you won't be focus on your job task.- Casey
you will get sent home- Olivia
you will get fired from your job- Darrien
What are 5 qualifications that you have that will make you a good candidate for a job?
Darrien- caring, helpful, loyal, supportive, and honest.
Angel- friendly, trustworthy, clean and helpful,
Casey- Positive, focused, friendly, helpful and team player
Olivia- Precise, helpful, supportive, focused and organized
Write something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
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Everton handed Phil Jagielka boost as Roberto Martinez confirms double deal talks
PHIL JAGIELKA is set to boost Everton's Champions League push by returning from injury during the busy Christmas schedule.
Phil Jagielka is set to return for Everton's busy Christmas fixture list
The England centre-back saw a specialist yesterday and has been given the all clear to step up his training in a fortnight.
Jagielka has been sidelined since the end of October when he suffered knee ligament damage in the defeat to Arsenal.
But manager Roberto Martinez hopes his skipper will be back before the end of 2015 and is targeting the game with Stoke on December 28 for his comeback.
"Phil had very good news from the specialist," said Martinez. "We are well on track, probably ahead of what we are expecting. Now we are going into the final period of 15 working days before he can join the group.
"Realistically we are looking at the fixtures after Boxing Day, Stoke and Spurs at home. That is very realistic. In Phil's case it has been a shorter period, it was a straight forward knee injury and he has recovered really well from it.
"Those are the parameters."
Roberto Martinez will hold talks with Kevin Mirallas and Steven Naismith in January
Everton face Norwich at lunchtime on Saturday with Leighton Baines likely to continue to be eased back into matches rather than asked to play 90-minutes.
Martinez also confirmed he will sit down with the likes of Steven Naismith and Kevin Mirallas to discuss their futures ahead of the January transfer window.
The Everton manager wants to keep his squad intact – he does not expect to sign or sell anyone – and with 11 games between now and the end of January believes all of his players will be utilised.
"It is so important to have a strong squad," he said. "Every single player will have an important role.
Roberto Martinez wants to keep his Everton squad in tact
"January is not a window we are looking at to bring players in. Sometimes it is a window of opportunity and we will always keep that in mind, but January is about trying to continue that continuity.
"All the players have to have real clarity on their roles. A player needs to be ready to fight for the position and add to the team.
"Steven is a very intelligent footballer and it has been a very frustrating period for him.
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And Ansel Elgort's Next Big Role Is...
A whole lot of eyes are on Ansel Elgort after The Fault In Our Stars launched him into teenybopper heartthrob territory. Now he's taken his next big role: Elgort will be playing Van Cliburn in a movie of the same name. We can reportedly expect to witness him very into piano and very enmeshed in the era of the Cold War.
Van Cliburn was described in his 2013 New York Times obituary as a "Cold War music envoy." They went on:
Hailing from Texas, Mr. Cliburn was a tall, lanky 23-year-old when he clinched the gold medal in the inaugural year of the Tchaikovsky competition. The feat, in Moscow, was viewed as an American triumph over the Soviet Union at the height of the cold war. He became a cultural celebrity of pop-star dimensions and brought overdue attention to the musical assets of his native land.
Elgort certainly is a lanky twentysomething, and the movie will be an adaptation of Howard Reich's biography of Cliburn. Elgort will play him in that time described above, when Cliburn burst onto the scene at the beginning of what would go on to be a musical career spanning over four decades.
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We are excited to announce that, in response to the global coronavirus pandemic 2020, Castaway, which was to be held on March 21 in Perth, is now being rescheduled to Saturday December 5th 2020. It will still be held at the same venue - Whitfords Nodes Park in Perth's northern suburbs.
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attorney would be able to help or advise you on legal issues that may
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The Port of Cork will welcome MV Boudicca, the final cruise liner of the 2015 season to Cobh tomorrow following another very successful cruise season for the Port of Cork.
2015 has been the most significant year to date for the Port of Cork, not in the number of ships but in their increased passenger carrying capacity. In total, 55 cruise liners called to the Port of Cork, home to Ireland's only dedicated cruise berth, carrying a record 145,000 passengers and crew. These visitors bring a much needed boost to the local economy for eight months of the year.
In 2015, 10 liners made their maiden call to the Port of Cork and 20 vessels called which were greater than 330 metres in length and carried in excess of 3,000 passengers.
The continuing trend with the major cruise lines is for bigger vessels of 300-350 metre lengths and a capacity of 3,000 – 5,000 passengers. Captain Michael McCarthy, Commercial Manager of the Port of Cork commented: "if Ireland aspires to grow its cruise sector and capitalise on this continuing expansion, the main cruise regions of Dublin, Cork and Belfast will need to review their cruise strategy and upgrade their berthing options. The cruise companies has confidence in the sector as is evident from their investment so it is now time for the EU, Irish Government, regional authorities, chambers and tourism bodies to have equal confidence in the sector and back the necessary infrastructure. The cruise sector is unique in that the cities and regions are the main beneficiaries of cruise calls with an estimated spend of €15m in the south of Ireland alone this year from vessels visiting Cork Harbour".
Earlier this year, the Port of Cork invested over €1.5 million in upgrading facilities at Cobh Cruise Terminal, with the installation of a number of high load 150 tonne mooring bollards which will enable even larger ships to berth into the future. Construction was complete by mid-April 2015, in time for the start of the 2015 cruise season which got underway with the berthing of the "Regal Princess" on the 25th April. The Port of Cork Company is committed to developing the cruise business into Cork and this upgrade of the cruise berth will ensure that Cobh and Cork Harbour can accommodate the largest vessels visiting Europe for the foreseeable future. The Port of Cork's dedicated cruise berth offers a genuine unrestricted berthing at any stage of the tide on a 24/7 schedule. The booking schedule for 2016 looks very promising and the Port expects to considerably increase the number of calls and passengers to the region.
Following this excellent cruise season, the Port of Cork would like to express their thanks to all their Cork Cruise members, Irish Rail, tourist ambassador volunteers, Cobh Tidy Towns, tour operators, bus companies, travel agents and the many different attractions around the region for their continued support and cooperation with the cruise business.


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Hoover City Schools
A note from our principal explaining the school report card:
The state recently released their report card of each school and school district in Alabama. Greystone earned an A (99) which combines scores based on student achievement, student growth, chronic absenteeism, and progress toward language proficiency in our EL population. I am proud of the work of our students, teachers, and you. Together we have ensured that ALL of our students are growing and learning.
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The 9 of Pentacles indicates a shift in your mindset to allow for abundance and prosperity to permeate your life. You are being guided to do what it is that is your destiny, in other words to do what you love doing and what is truthfully, your birthright. When you focus your energy on that which you love doing and keep on at it, your life takes on a new course and one where you actually begin to truly live, experience life and enjoy life. And just as the imagery of the 9 of Pentacles, your life bears fruit.
Tarot Credit: Everyday Witch Tarot
Rosalind Medea is an Intuitive Reader, who does intuitive readings, tarot readings, spiritual life coaching, and Twin Flame/Twin Soul guidance. Personal tarot readings with Rosalind are now available via Patreon.


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On Christmas Eve 2007 Mark was on a routine patrol when he stepped on an Afghan mine, becoming the conflict's first triple amputee. At the brink of despair after being told he'd never walk again, his 'Marine's ego' kicked in and he conquered his new bionic legs. He's since taken on incredible challenges, including competing in four sports (and winning four medals) at the Invictus Games. In an extraordinarily uplifting speech, Mark proudly explains: "Choose who you listen to, as some won't believe you can achieve what you want."
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TUNE D B Cohen - Find a way - Wrongtom's 'Echolocation' Dub
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DB Cohen's 'Find A Way' is filled with reggae goodness from beginning to end. Featuring champion MC's D'Oxman & Mark Professor, heavyweight production and an original mix from Mark 'Snowboy' Cotgrove, a North Street remix from the Don, Ashley Beedle, an Echolocation Dub from Dub Maestro, Wrongtom and superb full colour artwork by Richard Epps, this 10" delivers a knockout 'punch' with versions to suit everyone's musical persuasions.
DB Cohen's sound can be described as a mix of Bob Dylan, Ray Davies, Madness, The Stones and Two Tone Ska. During a four year stay in Japan, Dan began writing and performing his own songs and after forming the band 'The Dogs Bollox', he played the Tokyo club circuit learning his trade. On returning to London in 2008, it was in Soho's Madame JoJo's where DB approached Snowboy at his 'Good Foot' night and asked Mark to listen to his demo. Within six months, Snowboy was producing Dan's debut album, bringing a wealth of knowledge and amazing musicians to DB Cohen's analog recorded debut album 'Scratchcards & Wine'.
Tracks from 'Scratchcards & Wine' were championed by Gary Crowley on his 'Absolute' radio show, featured on 'BBC Introducing', the French version of the hit TV show 'The Voice' and chosen by Bang and Olufson to feature on their recent promotional video. Dan was also added to Glastonbury Festival's '2014 Emerging Talent Competition', performed for 17,000 on the main stage at the Village Green Festival and headlined London's famous 100 Club earning him rave reviews.
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Hi. I think that has a error on price of Zondervan Biblical Language video lectures bundle (https://www.logos.com/product/34026/zondervan-biblical-languages-video-lectures)I already have the greek videos, and the Hebrew alone costs $99.But my dinamic price in the bundle is $111.11.Is this price correct?
My pricing is also messed up. 2 items cost 43.99 + 99.99, a total of 143.98 when purchased separately. The bundle price is 159.99.
At the bottom of the screenshot, it mentions that "Individual products included in this collection are currently sale priced. Purchasing the individual volumes in this collection may be more cost effective than purchasing the collection itself."
It looks like the individual videos were included in the sale, but the bundle is not a part of the sale (or its price would be discounted also).
FL would have to let us know if that was an error or not.
My top three Logos 9 Wishlist items: Carta, Dark mode, and Hebrew audio bible, please.
These are the individual prices. They don't appear to be on sale, except when purchased as part of a bundle.
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These are the individual prices. They don't appear to be on sale, except when purchased as part of a bundle.
I don't believe that's the correct regular price for the Greek video lectures. It's $124.99 at Zondervan when not on sale.
Someone might have made a mistake with that product's price, which is making the collection look overpriced.
The Logos digital version might be priced differently than the Zondervan DVD version.


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17th April 2018 Tonga Skills for Inclusive Economic Growth in partnership with the Ministry of Internal Affair's Social Protection and Disability Department, conducted a half a day workshop for Tonga's Disability Taskforce members this morning at Tungi Colonade, Nuku'alofa.
The workshop was designed for the participants to understand the services offered by Tonga Skills and how they can assist people with disabilities access training and improve their income, so that they can help support their families.
Tonga Skills Team Leader Dr. 'Uhila – mo e – Langi – Fasi said they are targeting three major groups such as people with disabilities, women and people in remote areas.
"This is part of our work with people with disabilities. We are here today to develop the knowledge and capacity of our stakeholders on how to find ways to access funds, and improve their skills."
Deputy CEO for the Ministry of Internal Affair Ms. Lu'isa Manuofetoa stated that in order to improve the life of a disabled person they must first build the capacities of the stakeholders.
"Tonga Skills helps us to train stakeholders and feed them with what is needed to build their capacities, and form the best intervention with disabilities. Not only that but we are looking at giving disabilities the same opportunities that we have. To access training, to be able to earn their own income and support their own families."
Manuofetoa stressed that the government, service providers and NGOs should be working together towards the development of disabilities in Tonga, by giving them the same opportunities that normal people have.
There are 39 stakeholders in the Tonga Disability Taskforce. Tonga Skills is a program funded by the Australian Government.
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By Mike McIntyre
The off season in tennis is notorious for being a short one. With the ATP World Tour finals wrapping up on November 22nd the pros don't really have much time to rest and recover before the New Year is upon them. Add to the fact that several players will be filling their down time with exhibition matches and you can see how professional tennis is really a 12 month commitment for these elite athletes.
On the men's Tour 2015 will be remembered as the year of Novak Djokovic. Although the world No. 1 has had plenty of success prior to this past season, he truly dominated his rivals with an 82-6 record that included three Grand Slam titles. The lone major that eluded him (yet again) was the French Open where he was actually the heavy favourite going up against Stan Wawrinka. The question in 2016 is whether or not Novak can sustain his incredible level and will he finally be able to follow in the footsteps of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and capture that missing Slam. Novak will turn 29 this coming May and that is two years older than Federer was when he won his first and only French Open. Federer had Nadal, the King of Clay, who prevented him from winning more at Roland Garros, but Djokovic has only his mental fortitude standing in his way towards capturing the title he wants so badly.
Aside from the greatness that Djokovic brings to the table it will be interesting to see how the other big names can fare in 2016. Federer seems oblivious to the fact that he will be turning 35 this coming year and is somehow continuing to find ways to stay near the pinnacle of the sport. While he hasn't won a Slam since July 2012, he is still the player (after Novak) that most would rather not have to face in any given event. Federer wants more than anything to get at least one more Slam before he even thinks about retiring and would also like to grab a Gold medal at the summer Olympics in Rio. Rafael Nadal meanwhile would like to have a much more consistent season in 2016 and although he finished 5th in the ATP rankings, he was hoping for much more than that. Failing to make it to the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams for the first time in his career is something he would rather not repeat. I would say in fact that if Rafa can't find a way to seriously challenge at a Slam this coming year that perhaps he would consider retiring as he nears the age of 30. With the immense physical toll the sport has taken on his body over the years, Nadal might be prudent to save some of his health for retirement and his life after tennis. Finally we have Andy Murray who seems to have stalled in his pursuit for more Grand Slams but he did add a Davis Cup title to his list of achievements in 2015 when the Brits defeated Belgium. Murray doesn't appear to have the pressure that others might have heading into the new season and for that reason I would say he could present himself as a very dangerous opponent. I would be surprised if Murray was not at least present in the finals of a couple of Slams in 2016. That being said, even with all of his talent he has only advanced to the finals of one out of the last nine majors which has to be considered quite the disappointment for the current No. 2 player in the world.
With the above four players all approaching (or already at) the age of 30, and only one player in the top ten being under the age of 28, we must also look to players like Milos Raonic, Kei Nishikori, Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin and others and wonder when they will make their move. There has to be a changing of the guard at some point and so far only Marin Cilic has managed to break through the big four recently at the Grand Slam level - and even he will be turning 28 in the coming year. Perhaps we are seeing another period of denial where once it was Federer and Nadal refusing to share the wealth and now it is Novak Djokovic who is doing his best job at replicating that selfish era of near solo domination. With so much excitement happening over the past twelve months, it should be interesting to see what 2016 has in store.


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July 2008
In June the Singwarte Nature Sound Recording Camp took place in a
small village called Süplingen near Magdeburg, East-Germany.
A small group of fellow sound recordists stayed at a local camping site.
From there we started our daily trips into the adjacent forest and the so
called Colbitz-Letzlinger-Heide – a military area which inhabits a lot
of mouth watering species like: Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus,
Eurasian Hoopoe Upupa epops or Wart Biter Decticus verrucivorus.
Here is a sound recording of a singing Common Grasshopper Warbler
Locustelle naevia I made beside a small pond in a village callled Bebertal.
080727, Common Grasshopper Warbler Locustelle naevia, song, Bebertal, Germany


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Best Mexican Tours for December
We are already in the last month of the year!
This is the time of the year where we remember all the promises we made in January. On the one hand, we are excited for Christmas! We are excited for all the celebrations we have ahead (in Mexico we have a lot). On the other hand, we are thinking about all the things we haven't achieved yet, all the actions we regret, unrealized projects, places you didn't visit… STOP!
Why do spend our time thinking about sad things? It's Christmas season! Let's begin the celebration time! Forget about all the things you didn't do and think about the ones you can still make! Better than that, all the travels you can begin to plan!
As winter is coming you have two options, go to the beautiful snow or enjoy it as if it was summer. You are right on the time to create a special end of the year. You just must decide it! If you have not any idea of what to do, don't worry, I can give you some options.
Best Mexican Tours for December
Chiapas, Yucatan & Cancun
Multiday Tour
Visit Tropical Mexico! Enjoy a multi destination trip around the South of Mexico. In this tour, you will feel near the nature and discover beautiful landscapes. Explore the Mayan world and experience the best of Chiapas and Yucatan Peninsula. Learn more about this tour here, remember that if you want to change anything in this itinerary you just must contact us.
Top activities included in this tour:
- Montebello Lakes Tour
Montebello Lakes National Park is a magical place at the border between Mexico and Guatemala. This place will feast your eyes with their colors: blue, green and turquoise
- Agua Azul and Misol-Ha Waterfalls
Get inside the jungle and visit these two natural sites. They are a beautiful photo spot.
- Palenque archaeological site
Visit the ancient home of the Mayan King Pakal and get impressed by the well-preserved pyramids.
Get inside Merida local life style visiting its principal market. Taste exotic fruits and enjoy some Yucatecan dishes.
- Uxmal & Kabah Tour
When you're visiting Yucatan, Puuc Route is a must! Uxmal and Kabah are only two archaeological sites of this route but they are rather stunning because of its precision and architectonic beauty.
- Chichen Itza & Cenote
Discover Chichen Itza and see the Mayan Castle Wonder of the World. After that, swim inside a Cenote, an underground river.
Free day in Cancun
Enjoy a free day in Cancun where you can relax in one of its beaches. Let the sun kiss your skin!
Christmas Season Spotlight:
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
Feel the Christmas spirit in this picturesque colonial city. Every year this town is beautiful decorated with colorful lights. A relaxing walk through the city can be the best way passing this season. The weather is cold enough to enjoy a delicious cup of Chiapas organic coffee or a hot chocolate. This is the best charming place to escape of routine!
Best Mexican Tours for December
Mexico City, Chiapas & Yucatan
Personalized Group Tour
If you are part of a group and you want to travel all together then this is your option. This winter, enjoy three different types of weather conditions: from a cold but colorful Christmas at Mexico City to the warm and beautiful Yucatan. In this multi destination trip you will visit charming colonial towns and discover wild natural environments.
If you are interested in this adventure, you can find the full schedule here. Remember that we can fix an itinerary for you; this is only an example of what we can customize for you. If you have any specific inquiry do not hesitate to contact us.
Top activities included in this tour:
Mexico City
- Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
This season in Mexico is full of celebrations. The first twelve days of December, all over the country, Catholic families celebrate the apparitions of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Basilica de Guadalupe, the home of this Virgin is very crowded of pilgrims coming from different parts of Mexico. On December 12, you will see mariachis singing "Las mañanitas" and traditional dancers.
- Anthropology Museum Tour
Visit the National Anthropology Museum and learn about the ancient cultures of Mexico and have a walking tour of the city.
- Sumidero Canyon
Enjoy a boat ride between the walls of the impressive Sumidero Canyon, a National Park home of endangered species.
- Colonial Towns
– Chiapa de Corzo
This village in Chiapas is known because of its beautiful colonial fountain on Mudejar style.
– San Cristóbal de las Casas
Walk along the cobbled stone streets of "El Andador Turístico" and find coffee shops, handicrafts and beautiful ambar jewelry.
- Tzotzil Villages
– San Juan Chamula
This is a very traditionalist Mayan Tztotzil Village, be respectful and discover the mistic world inside people's church.
– Zinacantan
The most colorful traditional clothes are created in here. Zinacantan textiles have different types of designs, from flowers to birds.
Discover the local gems of Merida's historic downtown! Wander the streets as a local and admire the different architectonic styles.
- Celestun Tour
Enjoy a boat ride through the mangroves of Celestun and discover this unique natural environment. If you have luck you will see exotic birds and the stunning Pink Flamingos.
Christmas Season Spotlight:
Mexico City Christmas markets
Mexico City is one of the best places to enjoy Christmas season. It's full of culture activities and special events. The historic center is decorated with colorful lights all around the principal. In the Zocalo, there is a free ice rink to test your skating skills. However, if you love Christmas decorations, you should visit at least one of the Mexico City Christmas markets. Rather than buy something there, just enjoy the market's life. Here, I will leave you some recommendations:
Coyoacan Market
Here, you will find anything to decorate for Christmas in a very Mexican style. Many artisans of Michoacan and Puebla bring their handicrafts to this market. You can also buy Noche Buena Flowers, traditional toys and piñatas.
Where it is? Ignacio Allende, s/n, Coyoácan, Del Carmen, 04100 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Rio Blanco Market
A very traditional market in the north of Mexico City. In this market you can find clothes, decor articles, shoes, toys and gadgets. You can create a party with all the things you can find here, even food!
Where it is? Calle Oriente 91 y Calle Ote. 95, Mártires de Río Blanco, 07880 Gustavo A Madero, CDMX
Ciudad Azteca Christmas Market
This is one of the most visited markets of the season. It's located inside Estado de México, outside Mexico City but near to Line B Metro Station. Texcoco street and Boulevard Tonatiuh are full of christhmas merchandise.
Where it is? 55120, Blvrd De Tonatiuh 25, Cd Azteca 1ra Secc, Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx.
What are you waiting for? Let's fulfill our Christmas whises!
Arrange your next adventure in Mexico and keep on traveling!
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