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Do a Reference Check on Yourself!
Find out if there are things you have to fix before an employer does
By Mark Swartz
Monster Senior Contributing Writer
Before you launch your job search, consider doing a background check on yourself ahead of an employer doing so. Get hold of your credit report, academic records and driving abstract. Search your own name out on Google.com to see if there are any references to you.
The goal is to make sure that there are no major gaps - or glaring red flags - that an employer might uncover prior to offering you a job.
The Basics of What You Should Look For
Not every employer will conduct a thorough review of your application for employment. But if they do, there are certain elements that you'll want to check out beforehand regardless of what type of job you're interviewing for.
Google Yourself
If you haven't run your name through search engines recently, do so now. Use your full name as it appears on your resume. Enter it into the major search sites, such as Google, Bing and Yahoo. Do any results appear that you should be concerned about?
Lock Down Your Personal Information On Social Networking Sites
You may have created a profile for yourself on a social media site like Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, etc. Ensure that you keep any personal information under privacy protection. This might include your phone number, home address, marital status, and any revealing information that could ruin an employer's positive perceptions of you.
Academic Records and Certifications
If you are claiming on your resume to have attended a certain school or course, and to have graduated with a particular degree or credential, get in touch with each of these institutions and ask them to send you a copy of their official transcripts. Then make sure the info is correct.
Previous Employers
Get in touch with each of your more recent employers and ask them to confirm their records regarding the dates you worked there and what your titles were.
For Advanced Background Checks
Depending on the job and industry you're seeking work in, employers may want to be more thorough in their evaluation of your background.
If you plan to work in financial services, don't be surprised if an employer you've interviewed with asks for your permission to run a credit history on you. Be sure to know what they'll find by requesting your own credit history from the two big Canadian credit reporting agencies, TransUnion and Equifax. If you find any errors try to get them fixed fast.
Thinking about driving for a living? You'll need a copy of your full Driver's Abstract, available from your provincial government. It details the past five years and shows if you have any serious violations or accidents.
And speaking of government, if you want to work as a public servant, you may have to submit to a security screening and criminal record search. Same goes when you apply to the police, fire department, and related employers.
Documents You May Want To Have Available
It's always a good thing to have a number of documents handy as you begin your job search.
For people who will be expected to travel outside of Canada as part of their job, a valid passport and and/or citizenship papers will be required.
Your birth certificate may be needed for identification purposes only. Or you could use your driver's license photo ID if you have one. Also your Social Security number will be necessary when you begin your new job so that your pay can be processed properly for income tax purposes.
Forewarned Is Forearmed
What a nightmare it would be if you had been doing your job search diligently, had been interviewing with a number of employers, then finally received the job offer you'd really been hoping for – only to have it all fall apart if the background check they do reveals something unacceptable. You can prevent this from happening by doing a bit of extra legwork yourself. Find out if information about you in the public realm is accurate. Guard your personal data behind privacy protection on social media sites. Assemble any relevant documents you'll need in advance.
This way there ought to be no surprises for you or the employer if they conduct a background check on you. Which gives you more confidence to start applying for those jobs that suit you on Monster.ca.

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Thanks for your interest in Oberlo Leggings!
I'm currently working on a detailed video to get you the latest information on this…
But in the meantime…
Checkout the best ClickFunnels offers, benefits, and features below.
In this day and age, the means your company runs online could make or damage you.
Exactly how do most services currently have a visibility online?
The fact of the matter is, nonetheless, that sites have actually substantially progressed over the past decade – as well as the approaches of old are no more functional for contemporary business.
Back then, it would certainly be enough to have a simple website with a home page, services, prices, about us, as well as call pages.
A potential customer would certainly most likely to your site, scroll about, go to the various pages and take in material as they please.
Nonetheless, if you are a service investing any type of loan on advertising and marketing, you intend to control exactly what consumers are learning about on your website, existing deals at the right time, and also take full advantage of the profits you make from each person.
How does one achieve this?
Making use of sales funnels.
Enter ClickFunnels
ClickFunnels is the most convenient way to make high converting sales and marketing funnels.
It is a special tool created particularly to transform potential clients right into customers.
It truly is an all-in-one service to produce sales funnels and also includes landing pages, email assimilation, billing, webinars, membership websites, and so much more. Not surprising that it has rapidly come to be a preferred device for marketers.
Below is my thorough ClickFunnels Review, including preferred features, prices, pros/cons, as well as comparisons versus competitors.
Oberlo Leggings: Yet First, Just What Is a Sales Funnel?
Sales funnels (also called advertising funnels) are multi-step campaigns that are designed to move prospective prospects with your sales process, and also turn them into purchasers.
Picture a real-life funnel. On top, you put liquid in, which narrows down in the direction of one repaired location.
In sales, a comparable occasion occurs. On top, visitors come to your internet site, however not all who get in make it out of the various other end as customers.
Lots of things have to take place from the moment a visitor enters your channel, to the moment they do something about it and successfully finish an acquisition.
By breaking down the client's trip right into smaller sized actions, you could be much more exact regarding exactly how when you offer an offer to your audience.
The in-depth steps in a funnel might look something similar to this:
- Unqualified lead comes to touchdown page
- Page connects the initial offer (something complimentary to gather an e-mail).
- Once e-mail is gathered, primary offer is pitched.
- Lead becomes a paying consumer.
- Even more email interaction supplying customer worth.
- More relationship building
- Reoccuring sales.
ClickFunnels likewise has a visuals that discusses this in a basic method:.
Exactly what is ClickFunnels?
As discussed earlier, ClickFunnels is the very best sales channel software around today.
The company makes the strong claim of offering you every little thing you need to market, sell, and provide your items online – and they most definitely supply.
A basic funnel will certainly use an opt-in web page (to gather e-mail addresses), an e-mail vehicle responder (to send out emails to your consumers), plus an extra sales page with some web content as well as an order kind, potentially complied with by added content, a membership site, and so on
. Formerly, you would certainly have to make use of different platforms as well as devices to complete all these tasks such as:
- Create a site
- Discover Hosting
- Find an autoresponder service
- Find membership website software
- Find split-testing software application … and so on
However ClickFunnels looks after whatever with their system. You not only save a lots of loan by not needing to acquire different products/services, however you likewise prevent the technological mess of having to set every little thing up, and also can concentrate on just what's actually essential – growing your company.
ClickFunnels provides a Totally free 14-Day Trial, so you get to check out the device as well as truly see if it's best for your company.
Favored Functions
* Quickly Create Pages Utilizing Design Templates and Elements *.
Before getting too much, it is essential to comprehend that a funnel is a collection of pages put together in a critical order, with the goal of converting as numerous potential customers right into clients. As well as a page is merely a collection of various elements designed to obtain a person to take a specific action.
ClickFunnels provides more than 50 various components to help you build the perfect web page. The editor is very easy to use and all you need to do is drag as well as go down various aspects on to the web page, and also upgrade the text and appearance to fit your demands – no coding abilities required!
ClickFunnels additionally makes your life less complicated by giving you with a ton of cost-free layouts.
Actually, ClickFunnels offers over 37 sorts of web pages for you to blend as well as match with. These are broken down into the following 10 classifications:
- Presell Pages: Survey Page, Article Page, Presell Web Page, Clickpop Page
- Optin Pages: Press Web Page, Reverse Press Page, Lead Magnet, Promo Code
- Thank You Pages: Thank You Web Page, Deal Wall, Bridge Page, Share Web Page
- Sales Pages: Video Sales Web Page, Sales Letter Page, Item Release Page
- OTO Pages: Upsell Web Page, Downsell Page
- Order Forms: Two Step Order Web Page, Standard Order Web Page, Video Sales Letter Order Web Page, Sales Letter Order Page, Item Release Order Web Page
- Webinar Pages: Webinar Registration Web Page, Webinar Verification Page, Webinar Broadcast Room, Webinar Replay Room
- Subscription Pages: Accessibility Page, Member's Area
- Affiliate Pages: Accessibility Web Page, Associate Area
- Various Other Pages: Application Web Page, Ask Web Page, Shop Front, Web Page, Hero Web Page, Hangout Page, Live Trial Page
The pre-built layouts are totally customizable, as well as are exactly what most individuals utilize.
You have the ability to pick a template, edit or replace the aspects with your very own, as well as your new page is ready to go.
You could additionally connect any kind of funnel you create with your personal e-mail marketing service (if you don't use the one consisted of in ClickFunnels), and make use of the ClickFunnels built in billing system.
This is likewise a good time to mention that ClickFunnels offers very useful and understandable training videos when you initially subscribe. I extremely suggest experiencing those because they rapidly enable you to utilize the device at its full capacity, and also you'll have a lot more fun playing around. Oberlo Leggings
* Develop One-Click Membership Websites *.
One of the best features with ClickFunnels is the capacity to easily produce membership websites and also provide content to your audience in one place.
Your membership website will certainly come total with registration web pages, membership accessibility pages, and also web content pages which you could conveniently secure or drip feed to your consumers according to purchases they made in your funnel.
ClickFunnels membership websites enable you to send emails, easily handle your e-mails, and also build a community all while eliminating the tension that's connected with other options such as Kajabi, or WordPress platforms.
It's actually handy to not need to purchase a separate software program or plugin to produce subscription websites.
* Email Combination & Actionetics *.
With every funnel comes email checklist building chances.
ClickFunnels supports email combination with all the major email automation systems such as:
- Active Campaign
- Aweber
- Constant Contact
- ConvertKit
- Drip
- Get Response
- Hubspot
- InfusionSoft
- Mad Mimi
- MailChimp
- Market Hero
- Ontraport
- Salesforce
- Sendlane
- And others
Nevertheless, ClickFunnels likewise has their own effective automation device called Actionetics.
Although you can produce, timetable, and also provide e-mails as with any other email advertising system, Actionetics is a lot more.
I enjoy Actionetics due to the fact that it not only replaces your email advertising and marketing yet carrier advertising and marketing and also SMS advertising and marketing software applications also. This takes automation to an entire new level as well as aids you interact the excellent message to your consumers, specifically when they need it. A video clip introduction of Actionetics will certainly be provided further below.
* Billing and also Settlement Assimilation *.
An outstanding attribute within ClickFunnels is the capacity to accumulate all the billing information from your consumers exactly on your sales web page. Offering is made a lot less complicated when consumers do not have to leave your website.
ClickFunnels integrates with major repayment gateways such as PayPal, Red Stripe, and also InfusionSoft, to name a few.
ClickFunnels Pricing.
While you could start with the Free 14-Day Test, there are 3 various prices alternatives with ClickFunnels:
- $ 97/month.
- $ 297/month.
- $ 997 mass discount plan (recommended).
I'll go into detail for each and every of these plans listed below.
1. ClickFunnels Criterion Strategy – $97/month.
The common plan includes all of the attributes you would need within ClickFunnels, but with limitations on the variety of funnels (20) and web pages (100) you can have in your account, as well as how many site visitors (20K) could watch your pages each month.
You also do not obtain sophisticated capability such as ClickFunnels own e-mail advertising and also associate monitoring tools.
2. ClickFunnels Etison Suite – $297/month.
This strategy consists of all the bells and also whistles of the standard strategy, with no constraints. It additionally includes two extra products created by ClickFunnels called Actionetics (email advertising) and also Backpack (associate monitoring platform).
In Actionetics – you can handle all your get in touches with that register for your list, send out email programs, as well as develop a host of other automations. Oberlo Leggings
The difference between the two strategies really is the limitations, and also Actionetics/Backpack. If you are a basic customer and don't expect to use greater than 20 funnels in your account – the Criterion Strategy need to be sufficient.
Nonetheless, if you intend to have an affiliate program or want to keep your email marketing within ClickFunnels as well as not use a 3rd party software program, the Etison Collection is for you.
You can always begin on the reduced plan and upgrade if needed.
3. Funnel Hacks System – $997
For any person that's severe concerning their business, the ClickFunnels Funnel Hacks System is the offer of the century.
The $997 Funnel Hacks System includes robust training programs packed with 6-month accessibility to the ClickFunnels Etison Suite.
This is an incredible offer given that beyond this program, 6-months of Etison Suite alone would cost you $1782.
Not just are you saving $785 however you're obtaining a lots of trainings and overviews of aid you obtain one of the most out of ClickFunnels!
ClickFunnels Advantages And Disadvantages
- Creating funnels is very simple, easy, as well as quick
- All-in-one platform with every little thing your service needs to win
- Split testing as well as conversion monitoring included
- Email combination with all of the major email autoresponder platforms
- Repayment handling capabilities within ClickFunnels
- ClickFunnels is always adjusting as well as updating to the times
- There is always support readily available (whether online or otherwise).
- Exceptionally energetic Facebook Group Neighborhood.
- Free 14-Day Test – enables you to try it run the risk of complimentary.
- As amazing as ClickFunnels is, it most definitely is not an economical option as well as requires a continual membership to utilize
- Assistance isn't constantly the fastest and also may extract from 1 minute to 24 hours depending upon the problem.
ClickFunnels versus Everybody Else.
Many individuals ask how ClickFunnels as compares to other touchdown page home builders such as Leadpages, Unbounce, and also Infusionsoft.
Generally it's not really a fair contrast since each of these tools stands out is one location or the other.
The graph over offers a comprehensive evaluation – yet I'll highlight a few of the major comparisons below.
ClickFunnels vs Leadpages
Prior to ClickFunnels, Leadpages was the large dog.
Leadpages is simply a lead capture software – nothing even more. You can develop landing web pages, lead boxes, collect leads … that's pretty much it. Furthermore, the Leadpages themes are likewise restricted on customization.
ClickFunnels is much more functional – it's much easier to utilize as well as does so much more compared to create lead capture web pages.
Put simply, Leadpages is really just a touchdown web page building contractor, while ClickFunnels is concentrated around building very integrated funnels.
ClickFunnels vs Infusionsoft
Infusionsoft is not a touchdown page or sales web page contractor. It has a few of that functionality constructed it, yet that's not exactly what it's known for.
At it's core, Infusionsoft is a CRM system – one that allows you to manage your entire consumer data source. ClickFunnels has this capacity with Actionetics, however it's not virtually as advanced as Infusionsoft.
Infusionsoft is additionally exceptionally pricey and also forces every brand-new client to pay $2000 for a mandatory kickstart coaching bundle just to discover the best ways to use the intricate system (which is infamously difficult to utilize).
ClickFunnels Associate Program
There are two primary paths people decrease as ClickFunnels users.
Those that opt to utilize the tool for their company – in hopes of eventually attain both Comma Club (over $1M in revenue).
And also those that have an interest in earning easy revenue as a ClickFunnels Affiliate and also winning the Desire Automobile Contest (where they pay $500/$1000 towards your dream vehicle if you get to 100/200 energetic regular monthly signups, specifically).
With a whopping 40% regular monthly recurring compensation, ClickFunnels conveniently has one of the greatest affiliate programs of any system out there.
That's right – you get paid a continuous 40% commission on every associate signup you make via the ClickFunnels Associate Program. Yet, what does that truly equate to?
The fundamental strategy is a $97/month financial investment and the Etison Suite plan is a $297/month investment. consequently you make $38.80 each fundamental plan and $118.80 each Etison Suite strategy … every single month!
On average, every 100 signups will certainly generate $4000/month in associate compensations (basically depending on how many Etison Plan individuals are in there).
Go here to find out more concerning becoming a ClickFunnels Affiliate.
The Bottom Line
ClickFunnels is by far the greatest system if you are planning to quickly construct high converting sales funnels.
Due to the fact that it was developed from the ground up to be the best sales channel building contractor, it defeats every one of the competitors because respect.
Externally, it could not be the least expensive product available – but if you use it to its complete capability, your company will become more successful and you will certainly save cash from not having to make use of various other devices. Oberlo Leggings
If you've read this far into my ClickFunnels Review, I suggest you see on your own with a Free 14-Day Test right here.


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Let's say we wanted to convene a conversation about the role of philanthropy is a democratic and/or oligarchic society. Let's say we had chapters of a new book or two on philanthropy that could be posted on line, or a series of articles by reputable authors with name recognition. Let's say we also had access to a number of bright and disreputable bloggers, operating under scurrilous pseudonyms. How might we get a conversation going, and keep it going?
- Safe Space by invitation only; a listserv to which people would be invited, no online presence. Rules of participation to include proper names and civility. Tom Munnecke's giving list (now dormant( being a good example of a list like this that worked.
- Wide Open Web Conversation: Whoever comes are the right people. Some appear in masquerade, others in propria persona. As counterfeit money drives out good, so the maskers will drive out many of the more reputable, but decorous philanthropy figures. Thus, the site becomes a demolition of whatever articles or chapters are published, on the general principal that capitalism is bad and things capitalistic are trash, and that any giver who has not consulted the particular set of misfits trashing the article are "undemocractic."
- Open Site with Rules: Invite key figures, set a high tone, moderate comments, have rules about identity and civility.
- Two Sites: One to which people of significance are invited, and with rules about civility, etc; the other an open forum in which the first is trashed.
- Wealth Bondage Charity Ball: Rule being, come in a mask or don't come at all. We don't care to know who you are in the so-called "real world" and not interested in the reputation that might precede you. Stand and deliver; let your views stand or fall on their merits. If you need PR counsel, a lobbyist, a ghostwriter, a cop, or your Momma, one will be provided for you by the Wealth Bondage Staff. The general rule would be, "have fun," and see that others do as well.


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Clean Internet for Children
Clean Internet for Children and LucidView
Clean Internet for kids refers to two key development areas that more and more studies are bringing to the attention of parents and teachers as having a negative impact on their development. It is clear from almost every study on children and the Internet, that a powerful, effective Content Filter must be put in place to protect kids.
The more you read on the subject, the more clear it becomes that most of the Content Filtering solutions out there are simply not effective.
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Block Explicit Content
The first area is the obvious. This refers to explicit material meant only for adult consumption such as pornography and violence. We know that pornography impacts the developing brain negatively and thus children must be protected from this material. We cannot stress enough how important this article is for all parents. Another study worth reading, to illustrate the effects of explicit content on the young mind can be found here.
The LucidView MikroTik Content Filter ensures that parents are able to block explicit content as well as ensure that Google and YouTube only return child friendly results.
Manage Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp are not as obviously a concern. However, the more investigation and research done into the impact that social media has on children and teens in the development phase, the more obvious it becomes that parents need to be able to put limits in place on the time children spend engaged on social media.
Parents also need to be able to have oversight into how often there children are checking into these apps, what times of day and night and have open discussions with them to ensure they aren't being bullied or negatively impacted by these.
More than this, social media has a far reaching impact and the way in which it is managed when your child is young can impact the type of adult your child will grow into and how they will handle the work place.
The following video by Simon Sinek is well worth watching for any concerned parent.
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Question: How to achieve the 1.07uA Isb1 stand by current mentioned in the CY8C20xx6A device datasheet?
To achieve the standby current mentioned in the device datasheet ((Document Number: 001-54459 Rev. *G)), the following needs to be ensured:
1. None of the GPIOs is sourcing any current.
2. I2C_ON bit in the SLP_CFG2 and the USB_enable bit in USB_CR0 register is disabled.
3. The buzz rate is set to to 1/32768 using the ALT_Buzz bits of the SLP_CFG2 register.
4. The current is measured by putting the ammeter between supply and Vdd of pin i.e. the current measurement should not include any current other than device current.
Attached a code example that achieves the Isb1 current on the CY3280-20xx6A development kit.


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Wedding on the Nars
Labur was not expecting twins and quickly realizes he needs double the ale. He is seen diligently working over his brewing equipment outside the Legion on the bluff
A few months later, it is announced that the couple brought in the world twin boys! The security though became even more strict around Shiney and any outsider is treated suspiciously until proved to bare no ill intentions towards Thorin's family.
As months pass, Thorin makes sure to provide Shiney with any supplies he can afford. He also casts divination spells inside the fort precautiously.
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Brumir begins making small axes and hammers for the child to play with.
Labur quickly gets to work on a new brew to be ready in nine months!
A celebrating mood fills the fortress upon hearing the news. Thorin has increased his personal patrols around the fortress when time allows it, especially on nightfall.
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A few months after the wedding, news that Shiney is now pregnant spreads up and down the Nars. The expecting mother remains underground beneath Ihar Burakin while the dwarves continue their business on the surface.
Far from the wedding ceremony and high in the cold stone mountains rests a granite stone at the top of an outcrop jutting towards the sky. The granite stone is flecked with iron and rose-quartz. A dethek rune for the letter "B" is written in the stone and at its points are holes bored straight through. As the ceremony ends and the festivities begin, a great eastern wind whips around the outcrop and the stone.
Those on the Nars with the keenest ears would hear a long faint whistle.
Labur stand up and claps excitedly, after the processional, he quickly runs to the keg and begins pouring ales for all. He does not stop until every dwarf and guests and a mug full of fresh suds.
Thorin with an emotional face at this point turns to the gathered and with a crystal clear tone:
"Despite the recent tensions among the Narfell factions, today we all stand united and honor tis special bond i share with Shiney. The lady dwarf that inspires me to become better an' stronger leader fer the dwarfs of Narfell. I hope tis day will be the first among many to follow and bring prosperity to us all. Let it be known to Narfell an' all the lands aroun' Toril that Shiney Beorndottir o' the Battlemail Clan from today on becomes also Shiney Beorndottir o' the Goldenaxe Clan!"
With that, he turns to Labur cheerfully, then to Brumir giving a respectful nod and then towards the gathered:
"Now... The food is gonna get cold... Let the feast begins! Let nay single pound of meat an' ale go to waste!"
At that moment, dwarven music can be suddenly heard playing, giving the party's rhythm and mood.
//The music at first would be of the below style.
Shiney accepts the ornamental mug and takes a generous gulp of it before handing it back to Labur with a warm smile and a nod approval, then happily looks back to Thorin.
Thorin accepts the ale, inclining his head to Labur respectfully. He takes a sip from it once, then offers to Shiney and awaits for her turn to seal their bond officially.
At this point of the ceremony. Labur is seen rolling a keg to the back of the gathering. He is seen in his usual plate though it has been polished with more beard oil then any one person would need in a month. Mott from the Peltarch Bewery follows quickly behind with a stand. Once at the back and in one swift motion, Labur picks up the keg flips it over his head and land it perfectly on the stand. He takes a small hammer and slams a tap through the bung hole.
A mug made of the finest dwarven steel is then filled to the top. He begins a slow march down the aisle towards the happy couple with a sheepish grin behind his beard. His eyes dart to those gathered as he walks with the mug extended at full arms length. Those familiar with dwarven lore will note three insignia on the mug, The all father Moradin, Clanggedin Silverbeard for Thorin and Berronar Truesilver for Shiney.
Once at the alter, he lifts the mug high above his head and says:
Thorin, Shiney, fellows kin, n friend o kin. Mes bein pleased ta presentin da ale dat will bond yer love. May dis special brew mes name Thoriney Golden Ale, be da ale dat leadin ta yer future. Me brewin dis ale wit barley and wheat from yer homeland Thorin, King Adbar himself providen me da grains all da way frum Luruar. Da hops being frum yer grandpops home Shiney, in Ironspur. Mes blendin des ingredients wit da waters o da Nars, which brought ye two together. Me 'oping dat dis ale being da first o many gud ales yas havin in yer lifes togethers.
He then gives the ale to Thorin, bows deeply. And quickly takes a seat in the front row.
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Shiney stands proud as she accepts the Goldenaxe ring and then produces a plain gold ring, holds Thorin's hand, and slides the ring onto his finger.
"With this ring, Oi, Shiney Beourndottir, am honored teh be yer wife until the end o' days."
Her gaze is fixed on Thorin and she smiles widely before composing her expression.
Thorin clearly in a happy mood, he holds out the wedding ceremonial ring that is passed down to each generation and turns to Shiney. He slips it in her finger while he speaks:
"With this ring Shiney, I, Thorin Dafurson am honored to be yer husband until the end of time."
He then smiles warmly at her and awaits.
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Ylva would pass ales around to everyone, cheering and celebrating as the ceremony concludes! The extra rowdy young female dwarf would be looking forward to any drink and dance parties that may follow!
Korak walks alone on the bluff drinking one bottled ale after another as he drunkenly sings to his greataxe in a harsh gravelly voice.
"O' lusty young lad at his anvil stood beatin'
Lathered in sweat and all covered in mucket
When in came o' rough lass, all smiles an' good greetin'
An' asked if he could see teh her rusty old bucket
"I can" cried the lad an' they went off t'gether
Along to the lass's halls they did go
He stripped off his apron, 'twas hot work in thick leather
The fire was kindled and he soon had teh blow
Her fellow, she said, was no good fer such bangin'
His hammer and arms were spent long ago
The lad said "Well mine now, we won't leave ye hangin'
As Oi'm sure you'll nay doubt all very soon know"
Many times did his mallet, by vigorous heatin'
Grow too soft to work on such an old pail
But when it was cooled he kept on a-beatin'
An' he worked on it quickly, his strength nay teh fail
When the lad was all done, the lass was all tearful
"Oh, wut would oi give could me fellow do so
Good lad wit yer hammer, Oi'm ever so fearful
Oi ask could ye use it once more ere ye go?"
The dwarf laughs uproariously before he slips and falls headlong to the ground with a crash and a curse. He pulls himself up, lets out a belch, uncorks another ale and raises it in the direction of Ihar Burakin.
"Happy weddin' day Thorin an Shiney."
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Dalton attends in something modest yet finely made. He nods and bids hello to the other attendees. He bares a smile across his face as he talks about the affair, "I'm so happy for them and look forward to their bright future together."
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Raryldor joins in on the festivities and makes merry with the dwarves, offering his blessing to the newlywed couple
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As Z brings Shiney up through the aisle to Thorin, Brumir stands between them dressed for ceremony and grasping a holy symbol of Moradin. He gives each of Thorin and Shiney an firm nod, then begins the ceremony.
Blessed are ye Moradin who fashioned the earth, the mountains and the hills.
Blessed are you Moradin who fashioned the gems and metals in the heart of the mountain.
Blessed are you Moradin who taught the dwarves the skill to work the gems and metals in the heart of the mountain.
Blessed are you Moradin who gladdens our Halls through his children.
Blessed are you Moradin who gladdens groom and bride.
He then looks to those gathered
We be here today under tha All Father ta witness tha holy Union o Thorin Goldenaxe an' Shiney Battlemail.
He then looks to Thorin
Thorin Goldenaxe - frum tha moment ah met ye ah could tell ye would be a leader o our kin. Yer bravery an' selflessness has been a steadyin' force in these tryin' time fer our kin. Ye proved yerself a worthy Clan Warden long before tha title was bestowed upon ye. An' ah've no doubt sayin', that wit Moradin as me witness, ye will prove ta be a worthy husband ta Shiney Battlemail.
He then looks to Shiney
Shiney Battlemail - iffn' ah didn't know who ye were, it would nay have taken me long ta realize ye were a Battlemail anyways! Yer pappy's spirit is well alive in ye. Yer presence in our halls during these time be a blessin' straight frum Mother Truesilver herself. It only be fittin' that tha wife o a Clan Warden be tha daughter o one o Aura Runedar's greatest Clan Wardens, Beorn Battlemail!
He then awaits Thorin and Shiney.


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Unit 3: This is my sister.
Section A
1b Listen and look at the picture. Circle the people the boy talks about.
Dave: This is my family. Those are my two brothers. And that's my sister.
2a Listen and circle the words you hear.
Dave: This is my mother. Mom, this is Lin Hai.
Lin Hai: Nice to meet you!
Mom: Nice to meet you, Lin Hai!
Dave: And these are my grandparents.
Grandparents: Lin Hai!
Lin Hai: Hello!
Dave: And this is my sister, Mary, and this is my brother, Jim.
2a Listen and check the words you hear.
Dave: This is my aunt, and this is my uncle.
Lin Hai: And is she your cousin?
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These search results are from across the Techday network of sites
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Nuance utilises AI to solve contact centre woes
As COVID-19 has dramatically changed the way in which business is done, users and customers have flocked to the contact centres of organisations around the world, which have subsequently and understandably buckled under the pressure.
13 Apr
Improving contact centre performance during times of peak demand
Extremely high call volumes are resulting in longer than normal wait times and frustrated customers. Firms risk taking a hit to their reputation if the situation doesn't improve.
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Genesys releases Rapid Response to support businesses during COVID-19
The offering is designed to give organisations access to Genesys Cloud within 48 hours so they can provide mission critical support and enable remote teams at speed.
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Genesys awards QPC APAC Partner of the Year 2019
Genesys makes contact centre software free for 90 days and QPC offers free services to support implementation to help customers transition to remote.
20 Feb
Avaya brings Google Cloud AI capabilities to A/NZ contact centres
Avaya has launched Google Cloud AI-powered contact centre capabilities in Australia, enabling Australian and New Zealand organisations to deliver automated and assisted customer experiences (CX) for real time intelligence.
05 Feb
Jabra reveals new distie partnership
Driven by high demand for enterprise audio products, the partnership aims to support the continuous adoption of soft phones and headsets in the local market.
30 Jan
Interview: Avaya's A/NZ managing director on regional growth factors
Peter Chidiac talks about growth in the region, what sets the Australian market apart, and why it's important to the Avaya business as a whole.
21 Jan
Genesys promotes two senior executives in APAC
Genesys has promoted its former Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ) vice president to the new role of senior vice president of Asia Pacific.
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RingCentral deploys IT solutions for Sydney's BridgeClimb
BridgeClimb deployed RingCentral Office and RingCentral Contact Centre Solutions across its entire staff in October 2019 – a rollout that took just seven weeks.
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Two partnership levels, improved incentives and greater training resources for solution providers across Australia and New Zealand.
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Zendesk fuses AI into customer services with Amazon Connect integration
The new services are designed to improve contact centre agent efficiency, while reducing the time that end users spend interacting with customer service.
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Frost & Sullivan, DMG recognise Verint for APAC market share
Verint was found to a market share 30% higher than its closest competitor across all contact centre technologies.
09 Oct
Avaya launches UC and CC subscription program
Avaya IX Subscription gives customers the flexibility to scale consumption of Avaya's contact center and unified communications solutions based on their needs.
07 Oct
Avaya makes contact-centre-as-a-service solution available on Azure
The service will launch in the first half of 2020, initially covering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries before general worldwide availability.
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Cisco outlines future of Webex & contact centre solutions
"More and more AI and ML will be integrated into our solutions over the coming months as we work to offer phenomenal customer experiences that lead and define this industry."
12 Aug
RingCentral Australia signs with Mia Distribution
Specialist unified communications distributor automates local hardware fulfilment and provisioning for RingCentral partners and customers.
29 Jul
8x8 appoints channel partner to cover WA, SA
Scope Logic will take the role of providing 8x8's voice, chat and contact centre solutions across Western and Southern Australia.
12 Jul
Contact centre market to see 14.6% CAGR over next five years
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According to CCW Digital research, only 18% of customers are 'very satisfied' with their typical customer service experiences.
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Google Cloud releases range of retail solutions
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Winterboard theming guide?
- I have a Verizon iPhone that I jailbroke with Greenpois0n and it is working great. I installed Winterboard and I have tried a few apps from the Themes section of the Cydia store (all iOS 4 themes, of course). At any rate, I can't get them to work right. I know some of them need further customizations to work fully, but I don't understand how any of this works.
Is there a RECENT guide to theming with Winterboard? Something that explains in great detail how to install them and get them to work right?
I'll give you an example. I purchased the Obsidian HD theme from Cydia. In the Winterboard settings, I have checked different combinations of Obsidian tweaks but still have some problems. For example, on the lock screen it shows weather from "Modesto" and I can't figure out how to get it to show my local city/temp. Also, on the main springboard, if I click on a Folder, my user background will appear while it is expanded and then the themed background will reappear when I close it.
Thanks for any help to get me started!02-16-2011 02:17 PM
- This link is in the Jailbreak section but I'll save you the time of searching for it Jailbreak and unlock the iPhone - Make and use themes with WinterBoard go there and it explains not how to use Winterboard but how to create your own themes. I know you don't want to do that but it will also explain a bit of what you want to know. There are things that don't work in iOS anymore like the switching to your wallpaper when you expand folders. You can either get the wallpaper that came with the theme and set it as your homescreen background or you can make whatever wallpaper you prefer as the wallpaper for the theme. You have to have both set as wallpapers because User Background in Winterboard no longer works in iOS.02-16-2011 03:43 PMLike 1
- Thanks, I will check that out!
EDIT: I'm still having a hard time understanding how the wallpapers work. The guide you pointed me to mentions the following:
"The User Wallpaper and User Lock Background themes have been made obsolete with iOS 4. You now have direct control over what image goes on your lock screen and SpringBoard pages through the Settings application in the Wallpaper menu. "
However, with the themes I am trying (full themes from the Cydia store), I can't seem to change the background wallpaper at all like the above statement says. I go into Settings / Wallpaper and choose my own wallpaper, click on Set to Home Page, and it does not appear. It only appears when I click on a folder; then it shows up while the folder is expanded. But when I collapse the folder, my own wallpaper goes away and the one that came with the theme is back. Isn't there a way to use my own wallpaper as the background when using one of these themes?
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- You have to go deeper which is why I said you might not want to do it. So as I see it you have two options depending on how you want to proceed.
Method One - Easier Method
Press your icons till they start to jiggle you will get an empty page scroll to the empty page and take a screenshot this will give you the wallpaper. Once you get the wallpaper onto your computer edit it in a graphic editor to crop off the dock. You can use GIMP which is free if you don't have an editor. Then upload it back to your phone, I save my backgrounds in a folder that is synced with my iPhone called backgrounds. Once you have the wallpaper back on the iPhone go into the settings and set that as your wallpaper. When you expand a folder the wallpaper expands downward anyway so the part you cropped off shouldn't matter.
Method Two
This method will give you alot more power. Go through the tutorial(Make sure you click the link for iOS 4) about installing OpenSSH, changing the passwords on your device and SSHing into the phone. You can use any FTP software(Firefox with FireFTP is a free plugin) and keep following the tutorial and it will show you where the themes are installed on your phone. You have two options you can turn the theme off on your phone. Go to the location and download the wallpaper inside the them to your computer and follow the steps above to set it as your wallpaper. You can also once you've downloaded the wallpaper to your computer rename the file on your phone inside the theme which should disable the wallpaper and allow you to use the theme without the wallpaper and control your own wallpaper.
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- Thanks, I used Method #2 but instead of using SSH, I used the Cydia app called iFile which worked perfectly. I just renamed the wallpaper.png file in the theme I was using and now I am able to use my own wallpaper.
I appreciate you taking the time to help me out!02-17-2011 04:39 PM
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- I have a question to add to this.
Thanks for the info on how to make the "expanded folders" background the same as my theme. That was driving me nuts! I know you said the user wallpaper doesn't work anymore, so how do I go about making a wallpaper the background of my entire theme? If you explained that already and I missed it, I apologize.
Also - there is a theme I like, that also changes the look of the dock. It is the "glass orb" theme. You also have to have the five icon dock installed, which I do and it works fine. The theme changed fine, but the dock didn't change. The icons did, but the look itself of the dock did not (even though I had the dock at the top of the tier and checkmarked). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!04-12-2011 01:00 PM
- Background - SSH into your phone and go to your active theme. Then look for the background file it will be called Background.png or something like that rename it, add a 1 at the end. So for example it will become Background1.png, this will disable the wallpaper that came with the theme and you can change the wallpaper from the settings just like you would regularly on the phone.
The dock you need to SSH into the theme and look in the folder Bundles/com.apple.springboard. Look for the file firstname.lastname@example.com if there isn't one that is why the dock didn't change. If you have a file but it's not named exactly like above ie. SBDockBG.png add whatever is missing or incorrect. The caps is very important in the naming of the files. If you can't get it to work email me the theme folder and I'll see what I can do for ya.04-12-2011 09:42 PM
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NailedFingernails are funny. Attached to your hand, they're no big deal, but as soon as you cut them off they're absolutely disgusting.
Fingernails on your fingers touching the countertop: ok.
Fingernails alone on the countertop: gross.
For as long as I can remember I've had little white specks on my fingernails. I asked my dad about them once when I was eight or nine and he said that he'd had them when he was younger and they'd gone away as he aged. I remember thinking, "Oh, so when I'm 25 they'll be gone." Well, I'm approaching 25 and those little spots don't show any sign of relenting.
Various theories for the existence of these spots have been proposed:
- Too much calcium
- Too little calcium
- Too much iron
- Too little iron
- Banging them into things
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Postnatal care for new moms: C-section and Natural birth
Hey mom, while family and friends "oooh" and "aaah" over the new baby, make sure you take time to take care of yourself with these postnatal care tips.
Congratulations, Mom! You've just spent the last nine months growing, carrying and delivering the tiny bundle of joy that you find squirming in your arms, and now you're ready start the wonderful journey of motherhood. We're sure you did everything you could to ensure that the little one would have everything they need to start their new life right.
Now that they're here, all your time and energy for the next few weeks is going to be focused on them, right? Well, Mom, don't forget about you. Taking good care of yourself postpartum is as important as caring for your baby. Childbirth is beautiful, but it's but also a traumatic experience for a woman's body. We're going to give you a run-down on what to expect and what you'll need to give yourself some TLC after all your hard work.
The natural route
Whether you opt for a natural delivery or a caesarean, your body will have some wound healing to do. If you deliver vaginally, you will likely have damage to your vaginal area—though some lucky mothers don't. Doctors will either make an incision to your perineum to prevent it from tearing, and this cut is called an episiotomy, or you may have natural tears as a result of labor.
Dr. Maricar Casimiro-Sy, the former Chief Resident of Makati Medical Center's Department of Obstetrics, says, "It is important to keep the wound clean with water after using the toilet and to keep the area dry."
- When having a bowel movement, you may support the perineum site by pressing on the stitches with a clean pad of toilet paper and avoid bearing down too hard.
- Always wipe from front to back to keep from transferring germs to the wound. Aside from keeping the wound sanitary, you will want to avoid putting pressure on the site.
- Avoid sitting for long periods of time by lying on your side or taking slow walks.
The episiotomy should take between two to three weeks to heal completely, and any stitches will either fall off or be reabsorbed by your body. However, if you tear badly during labor, healing may take up to a month or more.
The big C
If you choose to have a C-section—or if circumstances push you into one, we know it happens—then you will need to deal with the incision site. Dr. Lora Tansengco, an obstetrician-gynecologist at St. Luke's Medical Center, says that recovery after a C-section can be more difficult because of this deep slice through many layers of tissue into your abdomen and uterus.
- Just like any wound, you should keep the incision area clean. If your doctor leaves tape on the site when you are discharged from the hospital, try not to remove it until it falls off on its own.
- Clean the wound by letting warm, soapy water drip over it in the shower, and don't rub the wound to keep from irritating it.
- While most doctors prescribe an antibiotic to keep the site from getting infected, if you find that the area around the incision is unusually warm and red, is leaking discharge or is more painful than normal, call your doctor right away.
- It should take between four to six weeks for your incision to heal, and in that time you'll need to take special care to keep the wound from splitting. Hold your abdomen when making any sudden movements like laughing or coughing, and avoid resting your baby on your wound when breast-feeding.
- You can try using the "football hold" when feeding your baby—which is where you hold your baby at your side with your elbows bent and your baby's head resting in your open hand while their back rests along your forearm—or you can lie on your side in bed while you breast-feed.
Aside from wound care, mothers should take extra care to get their bodies moving after the first 24 hours after C-section surgery. We know, you're probably in a lot of pain and sleeping all day with your baby in your arms sounds so sweet, but Dra. Tansengco tells us, "Complications from prolonged immobilization and bed rest can arise if the mother refuses to ambulate early."
Blood clots may form and lead to a pulmonary embolism, or moisture may build up in your lungs leading to postoperative pneumonia. Moving around is also good for you because it gets your blood flowing, which can then deliver nutrients to parts of your body that need it most.
Click Next page for more on postnatal care.
Common complications
1. Be careful of blood clots
Whether you have a vaginal delivery or a C-section, expect to there to be a lot of blood. Dr. Tansengco says, "Childbirth is always very bloody. Blood loss in cesarean deliveries averages one liter while in vaginal deliveries it is half a liter." You will also have a heavy flow of blood for the first few days after you give birth.
Then, a vaginal discharge called lochia can last for a few weeks after delivery. While it is just like having a heavy period for a longer amount of time, it's good to monitor your flow to catch any problems. Watch for blood clots or a strange smell in your discharge and report these to your doctor.
Also, mommies should drink a lot of water during this time to replace the fluids lost during delivery and through this heavy flow. You will likely experience contractions or "afterpains" for a few days after delivery.
It's your body's way of compressing the blood vessels in your uterus to bring them back to normal and ease the bleeding, but if the contractions become unbearable don't hesitate to take painkillers. Being able to rest in comfort is important for recovery.
2. Trouble with urination
All the excitement going on down there during delivery can bruise or damage your bladder and urethra. This can result in either difficulty with peeing, or the inability to control it.
If you experience pain when urinating, try pouring warm water across your vulva while on the toilet. If you experience incontinence or random leakage, you will simply have to wait while your tissues recover and wear sanitary napkins in the meantime. Incontinence should resolve itself in about three months, but Dr. Casimiro-Sy tells us that doing Kegel exercises will help tighten your pelvic muscle and address this problem.
If you're one of the lucky moms who didn't develop hemorrhoids during pregnancy, just wait because these can also appear after delivery. All the bearing down during labor can cause veins in the anus and lower rectum to swell and stretch, making it very painful to do a number two.
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Daddy do care
Though many of these complications can feel private and embarrassing, and you will probably be performing these after-care rituals on yourself, it's still very important for new dads to be involved in their wives' postnatal recovery. "Giving birth can be stressful physically, mentally and emotionally. Therefore, support from the father is important," says Dr. Casimiro-Sy.
Mothers can be very fragile due to the physical battering, and fluctuating hormones can do a number on even the strongest mom's emotional state.
It's important for fathers to provide support by helping with the physical tasks of caring for moms and their new babies—lifting the baby while mom's stitches heal, watching the baby while mom takes recovery time for herself, changing diapers, etc.—but emotional support is equally important.
Fathers should also keep an eye out for any signs of postpartum depression. While baby blues are normal, if a mother experiences a depression that only worsens with time or seems to last longer than a couple of weeks, it's important to contact your doctor who can then provide professional help.
Getting back to normal
It's tough to imagine life ever going back to normal with the round-the-clock care that newborns demand, but Dr. Tansengco says that the mother's body usually goes back to its non-pregnant state six weeks postpartum. This means that if you led an active life before going into labor, you can probably start getting back to your normal exercise routine after six weeks.
But it doesn't mean you should be a couch potato before those six weeks are up. Dr. Casimiro-Sy says that mothers can start light exercises as soon as they feel up to it and can increase the intensity over time to a level they are comfortable with as long as they don't push too hard before six weeks of recovery.
Mothers who underwent C-sections will have to deal with a slightly longer recovery period of eight weeks. But light exercise and walking is even more important after caesareans to prevent abdominal adhesions—this is when internal scar tissue builds up, causing your organs to stick to tissue they wouldn't normally be connected to.
Click Next page for more on postnatal care.
Mommy Care Kit
All this recovering sounds like a lot of work to do on top of caring for a newborn, and it is. So here is a list of after-care essentials you can buy ahead to have ready for when you get home.
If you find yourself in need, you'll be so happy these are already at hand without making a trip to the store.
1. Sanitary pads
We've already mentioned all the bleeding, vaginal discharge and incontinence you may have to deal with, so having an ample supply of super absorbent sanitary pads at home will ease your mind.
2. Squeeze bottle
If your home toilet isn't equipped with a bidet, having one of these around will be key to cleansing after a vaginal delivery. It might seem funny to have something you associate with mustard or ketchup in your bathroom, but a squeeze bottle will help direct water in a steady stream to hard-to-reach areas without irritating them. Wash this bottle daily when you start using it to keep it sanitary.
3. A small basin or Sitz bath
This can help ease the pain of your episiotomy, or hemorrhoids if you develop them. When soreness becomes an issue, mothers can set a basin filled with a few inches of warm water over the toilet and sit in it for a few minutes.
4. Witch hazel pads
If you can't get your hands on pre-packaged witch hazel pads, fill a small, resealable container with cotton pads and pour in enough witch hazel to soak all of them. These are very useful for soothing and cooling itchy stitches, vaginal soreness or hemorrhoids. Press them against the site or leave a pad rolled up on your sanitary napkin to keep it in place for a longer period of time.
5. Gentle, unscented liquid soap
You might think you can use any old soap at home, but fragrances, antibacterial compounds or other unnecessary ingredients in most soaps may irritate your incision or episiotomy. Choose a pure castile or glycerine soap or ask your obstetrician for recommendations.
6. Ice packs and cold compresses
Sitting on an ice pack can help ease soreness around your perineum. Cold compresses can help the same soreness but can also be used to soothe nipples sore from breastfeeding. To cut down on work later, gather as many washcloths as you can, soak them in water, put them each in individual Ziploc bags then throw them in the freezer. This way you'll have a compress ready and waiting each time you need it.
7. Nutritious food
Stock your house with healthy and nutritious food as the delivery date draws closer. New parents won't have too much time to think about preparing meals so you should plan how to stock your pantry before the baby comes. It's important to eat well after delivery because the right nutrients speed up wound healing and give you the energy you'll need to care for your child on very little sleep.
Fiber in your diet will also help you avoid constipation, which can hurt your episiotomy or C-section incision if you have trouble going to the bathroom. Also, don't forget that you're eating for two, and you'll want to pass on lots of vitamins and minerals to your baby through your breast milk. All in all, make sure you eat a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables to help your body do the work it needs to.
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The upside of an injury laden season can be the exposure and emergence of minor league players. Many believed the Toronto Blue Jays biggest bright spot heading into the season would be their starting rotation. This rotation boasted Aaron Sanchez, Marcus Stroman, Marco Estrada, J.A. Happ, and Jaime Garcia; a starting rotation that mixed youthful swagger with proven veteran experience. However, Toronto's pitching corps have been hammered by injury this season emphatically deflating that promising rotations effectiveness. But for the Blue Jays there has been a silver lining in this scenario, the emergence of both Sam Gaviglio and Ryan Borucki. First, lets see how these two starters got their shot.
After a 2017 season focused around the word "blister" Aaron Sanchez was sent to the disabled list on June 23rd. Thankfully this injury was not reported as a blister related injury, however it was on his right index finger which is suspicious to say the least. Sanzhez underwent an X-Ray which should have dispelled the idea of this being a blister injury, but the scary thought still remains. Sanchez has missed 16 days on the DL and has just began throwing again with no timetable for a return.
Former BFF of Sanchez, Marcus Stroman has also spent time on the DL for a much more precarious reason than his old pal. Stroman was struggling consistently for quality starts this season. Some blame a nagging shoulder injury that shortened his spring training for the rocky start but when his form wouldn't round out, Storman was headed to the 10-day DL with "shoulder discomfort." I've hypothesized that this was more of a mental break for Stroman, but regardless of the reason he has looked settled and more technically sound since returning.
Jamie Garcia, the depth fifth starter in the Jays rotation was been underwhelming in his young Blue Jays career. Garcia's ongoing left shoulder injury (inflammation) has stripped the most basic necessity for a starting pitcher – inning eating ability. Without playing Garcia is allowing his 6.16 ERA sit stagnant and while it isn't growing, Garcia is losing time in the season to shrink that number down. Gibbons is flirting with the idea of a bullpen demotion for him when he returns.
With adversity comes opportunity, and for two Blue Jays pitchers that has happened at differing positions in their careers – first Sam Gaviglio.
Sam the winning record man, as he was so affectionately called, is now in search of a new nickname since falling to 2-2. Despite his record evening out, Sam Gaviglio has been a pitching positive in the struggling rotation for the Blue Jays. Gaviglio is currently sporting a 3.81 ERA with a WHIP of 1.231. These numbers are not elite, however Gaviglio is showing better stuff than he has in his previous stints with the Royals and Mariners. Gaviglio is leaning into his skill, mixing speeds well, and gets tricky movement on his fastball. He isn't trying to overwhelm batters with speed, but is getting strikeouts (51SO in 52IP) with his deceptive pitch selection and execution.
At 28 years old Gaviglio is more so looking for MLB stability than his 'big break' into the league. The shakiness of Toronto' starting pitching has been a blessing for him, affording him opportunity without any mounting pressure to perform. If he can keep it on the right track Gaviglio could be a solid bottom rotation pitcher for the Jays this season and into next year.
Recent call up from the AAA Buffalo Bisons, leftie Ryan Borucki is turning heads in the major leagues. The 24 year old has a terribly unjust record at 0-1 in three games played, as he has pitched 20 innings in the majors with just 19 hits and 5 earned runs to his name. Borucki has not been given an easy ride either having his major league debut against the reigning World Series champion Houston Astros, followed by games against the Detroit Lions and New York Yankees.
With only two runs supporting him across all three starts COMBINED, Borucki's record should be ignored. Instead his 2.25 ERA, 20IP, and 16SO should be the focus. Like Gaviglio, Borucki has a deceptive delivery allowing him to get solid results from a low 90's fastball. In a Buerhle-esque style Borucki works quickly and mixes pitches well, focusing on location with both his fastball and cheeky change up.
He has yet to face a lot of adversity, but with the elite competition he has faced that is not a strike against him, but rather a credit to him. As is the case with a lot of new pitchers, it can take major league hitters some time to adapt to unfamiliar faces. For Borucki, his delivery offers some reprieve from the eventual catch up. Low hands, high leg kick, a 6'4″ frame, all from a left handed pitcher keeps his pitch selection hidden and should keep batters guessing.
Both Gaviglio and Borucki have benefitted from the injuries that have plagued the once believed to be elite starting rotation of the Blue Jays, but in different ways. Gaviglio is seizing the opportunity to reestablsih himself as a depth pitcher who can eat innings and get results. While Borucki is looking for a a more Teoscar Hernandez style stay in the majors – get your opportunity and run with it. For both they seem to be better options than the pitchers they are replacing, and with Marco Estrada leaving his last start with back discomfort (a long nagging injury) there could be more opportunity in the near future for these two pitchers.


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Home > U Chi L Rev > Vol. 53 (1986) > Iss. 2
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Symposium on Litigation Management
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Managerial Judging and the Evolution of Procedure
E. Donald Elliott
The Summary Jury Trial and Other Methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution: Some Cautionary Observations
Richard A. Posner
Special Masters in Complex Cases: Extending the Judiciary or Reshaping Adjudication?
Wayne D. Brazil
Lessons from the Alternative Dispute Resolution Movement
Jethro K. Lieberman and James F. Henry
Toward a Functional Approach for Managing Complex Litigation
Francis E. McGovern
Failing Faith: Adjudicatory Procedure in Decline
Judith Resnik
Opinions as Rules (reviewing The Unpublished Opinions of the Warren Court by Bernard Schwartz)
Frederick Schauer
Through Bankruptcy with the Creditors' Bargain Heuristic (reviewing Cases, Problems, and Materials on Bankruptcy by Douglas G. Baird, Thomas H. Jackson)
Robert E. Scott
Constructive Discharge under Title VII and the ADEA
Sheila Finnegan
Principles of Competence: The Ability of Public Institutions to Adopt Remedial Affirmative Action Plans
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Lest we forget.
Today is Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in America. We are pausing from our work and taking a day to reflect on the men and women who lost their lives in war, those who fought bravely and are still here with their memories, and those who are serving in dangerous or maybe just far off places defending the innocent or keeping the peace.
I am also pausing today and reflecting on the war. The battles that so many are fighting daily in the pursuit of health, or maybe just in the pursuit of some sort of peace. Specifically, the war on mental illness and addiction.
I think of those I know of who lost their lives to suicide or addiction:
my mother, my friend, my friend's brother, my new friend's son, another friend's son, and the friend of a friend back in my high school days (I went to his funeral even though I didn't know him. The pain of suicide was so near to my heart that I wanted to support his family and friends, and attend for my own grief journey as well), and this week a young man in our community died due to drunk driving.
I think of my courageous friends who battled or are still battling various forms of mental illness/addictions (and forgive me if you notice I am mentioning you and my brief description of your journey may not be entirely accurate and I can't do it justice in just a few words):
*The woman who suffered sexual abuse as a child, battled marijuana addiction in her teen and young adult years, and as a wife and mother still faces extreme anxiety attacks from time to time. She is a gifted counsellor who offers compassion, wisdom, insightful prayers, and hope to many who are in need of support.
*The man who fought such extreme anxiety in his young adult years that he was house bound for about a year (even going to the mailbox was no small feat). He now courageously bears his soul through his music and brings healing to others through his vulnerability on stage and in the studio.
*The friend of mine who probably feels defeated right now. Pregnant again. Living separate from her children. Trying to just get up every morning and put one foot in front of the other. Trying to believe that God can heal her and allow her to enjoy a good life with her kids.
*The young woman who has experienced all kinds of trauma, who has good dreams and plans for her life, but all the voices in her head are so loud they make the everyday chores of life unbearable and she just wants to run and numb the pain.
*The man who is burdened with regret over choices he's made that have isolated him from his family and friends. He gets up and goes to work each day to provide for the practical needs of his family, and opens the bottle every night to provide for the various needs of himself.
These are the soldiers I am thinking of today.
The struggle to live a healthy life is real.
I'm not going to hide the fact that I am in the trenches right now. A few weeks ago I was wondering if I needed to start taking some sort of happy pills. So far, I am doing alright without them, but it's only because I am surrounded by wonderful people who are in the trenches along side me (I say that with full awareness that friends aren't always enough and the need for medication is nothing to be ashamed of, and may yet be in my future). There are days when I have no tears, but then friends show up and cry for me. There are days when I have lots of tears, and friends hand me tissues and listen and pray (and laugh with me as I awkwardly wipe my nose with this stupid piercing in the way! Thanks to Wanda for my new hashtag #notagoodseasonoflifeforanosering).
Here's the deal: I just turned 38. My mom took her life a month before she turned 38. For whatever reasons, she came to the point of giving up on life before she got to be 38. And for various reasons, I find myself having to fight very hard for a healthy life at the age of 38.
I think the main difference between my mom at almost 38 and me at 38, is that she chose isolation and I've chosen community. My mom inadvertently taught me a very important lesson: don't try to make it through life on your own. Having a pretty face, a nice house, and the ability to throw a great party is not really going to satisfy you.
Why am I sharing all this? And why am I doing all of this? Someone told me yesterday that the work I do on myself right now is like an inheritance I can give my children. So, even if I decide I don't really care enough about myself to have a great life, I am now more aware that the work I am doing isn't just about me. Similar to the soldiers who fought (or are still fighting) against evil regimes, I have to keep the bigger picture in mind. This is about peace in the present, but it is also about laying a good foundation for future generations.
I will leave you, fellow soldiers, with a song written by my good, ole pal, Matthew Perryman Jones. This came on while I was driving home yesterday after doing some soul-searching with my counsellor and my support group. I like to hit "shuffle" on my phone and see what songs pop up. This song was so fitting and I marvelled at how well God knows me and how He is fighting for me too, and I had to drive a little further down the road just to take it all in.
Homage for the Suffering
"Here's to you when the rain hits too hard, when the battles that you fight just leave you scarred.. when you're tired to the bone and you've got no strength to move on.."
Friday, November 11, 2016
A Different Kind of War
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Keep on, dear Ash. He is able to exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think!!!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Ma Ham! Love you!ReplyDelete
Thank you. As your words reach out to us, we can feel that we do not fight alone either.ReplyDelete
Super good words Ashley! For me, I've battled enough crap. It's come down to being builders or tear-downers... I choose building, and it looks like you have too! We can change the world together, or die trying. Can't wait to see you again. Muchlove!ReplyDelete
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"I live In club LIV so I get the tenant rate ... bottles comin' like its a giveaway," then-UNC defensive linesman Marvin Austin tweeted in 2010.
Amid speculation whether Austin was receiving bottle service at the famous Miami club, Austin's tweet caught the attention of the NCAA, who launched an investigation into UNC football to determine whether players were receiving illegal benefits.
The floodgates to the seven-year saga, which revealed hundreds of so-called "paper classes" offered in the African and Afro-American Studies departments, had been opened.
Developments in the ongoing Silent Sam controversy may have dominated the news cycle during the final year of Chancellor Carol Folt's reign, but the academic fraud scandal was among the first to mar Folt's chancellorship.


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Broadband has become the lifeblood of businesses across the UK. With it, the market opens up both in the UK and around the globe. Online sales in non-food goods increased as a proportion of total sales by over ten per cent from last year, and now comprise over 20 per cent of overall sales. So bosses without reliable internet are fighting with one hand tied behind their back – and companies in rural areas are missing out. It is no secret the provision of broadband for companies in rural settings by BT can be shockingly poor. In fact, March saw several MPs from across the UK give evidence of how businesses in their constituencies had faced difficulties, with one noting that in some areas, "businesses get absolutely nothing". Norfolk is one such struggling area. A few fledgling schemes, such as the satellite voucher scheme launched at the end of 2015, attempted to address the problem, but have proved inadequate amidst concerns that they only utilise one type of broadband and have strict entry criteria that excludes many. But why is it so important companies in rural areas gain broadband access as quickly as possible? The answer becomes clear when looking at the lucky ones who have received broadband in recent times. Take, for example, Crush Foods, which is just 15 miles outside of Norwich. It found itself in the unenviable situation of being unable to access the internet despite its proximity to one of the biggest cities in the UK. The company, which provides products such as rapeseed oil and granola, was not on the map for BT's fibre optic programme. Of this, Stephen Newham, head of new business development at Crush Foods, said: "We were one of many companies in rural areas that had to use residential broadband connections. It sounds crazy in the modern world, but when we were starting out we had no way of getting broadband through the 'traditional' means. BT won't reach certain areas because the returns aren't good enough." With fibre optic not an option, the company could only seek out alternatives. In the case of Crush Foods, it was wireless broadband – provided by a Norfolk-based wireless and satellite broadband business called WiSpire – that allowed it to expand its operation and keep pace with modern times. "It helped the business massively," said Newham. "Online sales have gone from being around five per cent of the business to 25 per cent, and we're looking to open up our site to a global audience – there's a huge demand for British food in emerging markets. And within Crush it has changed things as well. We've got cloud-based accounting software now, which has improved access and streamlined things." Crush Foods is not the only company that has looked outside the fibre optic bubble. For Tilia Properties, an industrial property business specialising in commercial property management, getting wireless broadband allowed it to move to an entirely cloud-based system. This meant that staff could work on the business anywhere. Its property director, Nick Hovey, explained: "It gives you a lot more confidence in the business. These days everyone works so fast, and you need to be able to match that. Having good internet is so important – you can't function as a modern day business without broadband." Also, wireless broadband has become a utility that Tilia can offer to the companies it rents properties to, opening up angles for new business as well as benefitting its tenants. "You don't have to install cables anymore, so installation is easy. And customers are delighted when we can offer them a service like WiSpire that helps get their business on the move." Until the broadband situation in the UK improves, Newham predicted that businesses – and, in turn customers – would continue to suffer across Norfolk. After all, access to the internet is ultimately about communication and for Newham, "communication is key to growing a business." Of course, Hovey agreed: "Companies can't afford to wait for BT. I've heard of people being given six months as a timeline for broadband installation. That's the kind of thing that would destroy your business." Wireless broadband and satellite broadband providers may be the answer. "We would be stuck in the dark ages if it wasn't for the modern wireless service they provide," concluded Newham. Fibre optic will always have its place in supplying high speed broadband, but in some instances it is clear that alternatives are required something like Google Fibre could be a solution. Otherwise, businesses faced with the choice of evolve or die will find that they've been given no choice at all. By Shané Schutte

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What is an asset class?
An asset class is a group of similar kinds of investments. It's a generalization, not a detailed description, and can help you understand and manage your investments at a high level (think: pie chart).
The four main asset classes are:
- Stocks—when you buy a stock, you become a part-owner of a company
- Bonds—when you buy a bond, you become a lender
- Cash and cash equivalents—this includes savings accounts and Certificates of Deposit, not just the stuff in your wallet
- Alternatives—this includes real estate, commodities, and other investments that don't fall neatly into one of the other three buckets
How to use
Asset classes are the building blocks you use to put together a portfolio. But which ones you use, and how you put them together, is important too.
- Time horizon: Some asset classes make good short-term investments, while others make more sense for investors with long time frames.
- Risk: All investments come with risk, but some asset classes are riskier than others.
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|Time horizon
|Potential returns
Why stocks?
Stocks are probably what you think of when you hear the word "investing." When you buy shares of a company's stock, you become a part-owner of that company. In buying shares, you're essentially betting that the stock price will go up over time so that you can cash in.
Stocks can be high risk—the company could go under, or a PR snaffu could tank the value of your shares. There are no guarantees that your investment will pay off.
That said—although stocks can lose value in the short run, and individual stocks can even go completely bust—in the long run, stocks as a group tend to return more than other asset classes.
Why bonds?
Investing in bonds is generally considered less risky than investing in stocks.
There are several types of bonds, including:
- Corporate—issued by corporations
- Municipal—issued by state and local governments
- U.S. Treasuries—issued by the federal government
Bonds typically return more than cash but less than stocks. U.S. Treasuries are very safe, but some bonds—such as ones issued by a company on the brink of bankruptcy—can be almost as risky as stocks. Bonds are also impacted by other risks, such as inflation and changes in interest rates.
Most bonds pay interest twice a year, and when they mature you get the principal amount back.
Why cash?
Cash is the safest investment you can make (and it comes in handy in a financial bind). The FDIC insures your cash for up to $250,000 per person at covered banks, so cash can bring you peace of mind, too. The government generally protects cash equivalents, such as Certificates of Deposit, too. But CDs lock up your money for fixed terms, such as six months or five years, so they're not the right choice if you might need to access your money sooner.
The biggest risk to think about with cash is inflation. If, for example, you kept $5,000 in a savings account with a 1% interest rate, but the inflation rate is 1.7%, your money will have less buying power later on.
So cash and its equivalents are great for emergencies, but they aren't the most lucrative way to invest.
"How many millionaires do you know who have become wealthy by investing in savings accounts? " — Robert G. Allen
Why alternatives?
Alternative investments, such as real estate, commodities, and hedge funds, vary in risk—but some can be very risky, so they're not right for everyone. (They also tend to come with higher fees than plain-vanilla investments.) For those who are willing and able to take on the risk, alternatives can give investors an extra level of diversification.
Using asset classes to diversify
Investing in a few different asset classes is one of the most important ways of diversifying your investments and reducing your portfolio's risk. So if you were to invest in stocks and open a savings account, that would be one kind of diversification.
You can also diversify within the same asset class. That would be like buying shares of Google and its competitor—you know the one.
Asset classes are categories of investments, such as stocks, bonds, cash, and alternatives. Thinking about your investments in terms of asset classes can give you a big-picture perspective on your portfolio and help you make sure your investments match your risk tolerance and time horizon.
Fun facts:
- David Bowie went into the bond-issuing business in 1997, when he sold rights to some of his music catalogue. It was a first in investing, and led to a rash of celebrity bonds from artists such as James Brown and the Isley Brothers. But not all were as successful as "Bowie Bonds," which paid out in full to investors in 2007.
- If you can dream it, there's a hedge fund that invests in it: There have been hedge funds that bet on the weather, that bet on prices of ancient Chinese pottery, and that bet on people dying.
- The word "asset" comes from the Latin phrase "ad satis," meaning "enough."
Key takeaways:
- The four main asset classes are: stocks, bonds, cash, and alternatives.
- Stocks tend to return more than bonds and cash, but are also riskier.
- Cash is very safe but usually doesn't return much.
- Bonds are a middle ground between stocks and cash.
- Alternatives vary in risk and aren't right for everyone.
- You can diversify your investments by going with several types of asset classes and by spreading out your investments within asset classes.
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The final verses of Parashat Shoftim present the law of egla arufa, the ritual required when a murder victim is discovered near a city and the killer has not been identified. The Torah requires breaking the neck of a calf near a stream to atone for the crime, and it refers to the stream as an area "asher lo yei'aveid bo ve-lo yizarei'a" – which is not cultivated or sown. The Gemara (Sota 46b) interprets this as a halakhic prohibition against plowing or sowing the land upon which an egla arufa ceremony was performed, forever.
Many Acharonim discuss the intriguing question posed by one of the lesser-known Rishonim, Rav Shimshon of Chinon (in his work Sefer Ha-keritut), regarding this prohibition. Since nowadays we do not know where in the Land of Israel egla arufa ceremonies have taken place, it should, seemingly, be forbidden to sow or plant anywhere in Eretz Yisrael. Although we may certainly presume that the majority of lands in Eretz Yisrael were not used as sites for egla arufa, nevertheless, Rav Shimshon writes that the standard rule of rov, which allows relying on a statistical majority with regard to halakhic prohibitions, cannot be applied. There is a famous exception to the rule of rov known as "kol kavu'a ke-mechetza al mechetza dami," which suspends the principle of rov if the forbidden and permissible entities are fixed in place. If an item was taken from a mixture, and it is unknown whether it originated from the minority forbidden group or the majority permissible group, then we may rely on the statistical majority and permit the item. If, however, the question arises regarding places themselves, rather than an object that was taken from one of them, then we cannot rely on a statistical majority. Seemingly, then, every single piece of agricultural land in Eretz Yisrael has the status of "safeik" – potentially forbidden for cultivation – and since we cannot apply the rule of rov, it should be halakhically prohibited to cultivate it. Clearly, if this were the case, it would have been mentioned in halakhic sources that agriculture anywhere in Eretz Yisrael is forbidden, and thus clearly this cannot be correct.
Rav Shimshon answers this question by proposing a significant limitation on the principle of "kol kavu'a ke-mechetza al mechetza dami." Namely, he asserts that this rule applies only when the prohibited entity was at one point identifiable. If it had been known that a certain area was the site of an egla arufa, and its location was then forgotten, then seemingly, all areas in question would be forbidden for cultivation. But since we do not know of any particular area that became forbidden, this case does not fall under the rule of "kol kavu'a," and we may therefore rely on the statistical majority and permit cultivating the lands of Eretz Yisrael.
Rav Naftali Chayim Horowitz of Zhikov, in his Mincha Chadasha (Sota 45a), notes this question posed by Rav Shimshon of Chinon, and writes – somewhat surprisingly – that there is no indication that an egla arufa ceremony was ever performed at all. We have no reason to assume that a situation requiring an egla arufa actually occurred, and so there is not any uncertainty whatsoever regarding the status of the lands of Eretz Yisrael in this regard. Similarly, Rav Yehonatan Eibshitz, in Kereiti U-peleiti (110:12), discusses this question and writes that it is entirely possible that the mitzva of egla arufa was never performed, and thus there is no concern of agricultural lands being forbidden to cultivate.
Some questioned this assertion based on the Mishna's comment towards the end of Masekhet Sota (47a) that when murder became frequent, the law of egla arufa was suspended. This mitzva applied only when murder was a rare occurrence, and thus once the moral fabric of the Jewish society declined and murder became frequent, the mitzva was no longer practically relevant. This would appear to indicate that egla arufa was, before that time, observed as a practical matter, seemingly in direct contradiction to the theory advanced by the aforementioned scholars. The answer, perhaps, is that the Mishna does not mean that egla arufa ceased being practiced once murder became rampant, but rather that it ceased being even a theoretical possibility. According to this reading, there is no proof that this mitzva was ever practically observed.
(See also Rav Asher Zev's Schreiber's Mateh Asher, pp. 35-36)