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Or maybe it reminds me that I am happy. As I settle into a good practice, as I let myself sink down into myself, reconnect with my body and with…something else, something less definable but definitely there…I find and open myself to all the good that is in my life, in myself. When they talk about "heart-opening," it's not just a catchy phrase. I sink down and open up, all at the same time. And as I open my heart to the universe, I find, receive and give goodness.
I've only been to two classes, both "deep stretch" classes that are somewhat like Yin yoga (holding poses and allowing the body to settle deeply into a stretch) but without holding them that long. This is a perfect place for me to start again after my months-long yoga hiatus, as it gives me a chance to inquire of my body, to assess where I am, without pushing it or myself.
It's funny that I just typed that: "it (my body) and myself." As if my body and my self are not one and the same. But I mean that in the sense of my physical self and my inner self, my emotional self, I suppose. Pushing my body physically during a run, say, or an intense yoga practice, and not quite achieving what I set out to do, happens. It's part of being physical and pushing oneself to the next level. But right now I am keenly aware of the need to protect myself emotionally from failure of this sort, at least for a time. My emotional state in regards to my body is a little fragile just now, and I don't want to jeopardize it by pushing for too much too soon. So I asked my body where it was, and I allowed myself to just be there, not demanding, not pushing, not even seeking. Simply inquiring, and accepting the answer when it came. 'Yes I can go deeper,' or 'No, not today.'
And I was happy, and left both practices feeling uplifted, instead of beat down, as I have been kind of feeling in general lately.
I also had a wonderful coincidental meeting with one of my ex-coworkers, who also goes to the yoga studio I'm trying out. We chatted and I extended myself a bit by asking her if she'd like to get a glass of wine sometime after one of our practices. Funny that I never went out with any of them socially when we were coworkers, but asking her out after class just seemed natural. (That's what normal people do, right?) Perhaps that "opening up" affected other things as well, like my reluctance to socialize. ;-)
As long as I am talking about body image and such, I wanted to share a couple of pics of a recent scene W and I had, and share a short anecdote along with them.
After W's play party, the one I wasn't able to attend, I went over to his house for some impromptu play. Of course, having written all that, I was curious about how he would react and how he would play with me.
We had a great play session, with the rope tie above being a large part of it (four metal chime balls, some major finger-fucking and a wonderful whipping session being the other part.) The tie (to my mind) was not too intense (you can't see it, but I am anchored to a bolt in the ceiling above.) He would whip me, and I would spin this way and that to avoid it, or he would hold me as he shoved chime balls into me and then finger-fucked them deeper inside me. Sometimes while he was whipping me. We both ended up a sweaty, satisfied mess, and at no time did the rope feel painful (sometimes uncomfortable, but that's part of its charm.) ;-) The thing I noticed as he tied me, though, was that it wasn't as strict as it usually is on my wrists and upper arms. I wasn't unhappy about this…it meant that I could take a lot more of the other things he wanted to do to me…but I did have a vague feeling of…I don't know. Disappointment? Because this is what I thought in those moments before we started playing and thought fled:
"He's read my 'Vulnerability' post and he's taking it easy on me. Just what I feared would happen has happened."
Much later, when we were sitting next to each doing computer stuff, I found out that he hadn't read the post at all yet. His internet had been down before I got there. He had adjusted the way he tied me, but it was to account for a nerve issue I had told him about in my upper arm. Not to "take it easy" on me. In fact, he said, the tie (in his opinion) was a pretty stressful one, especially when I had been in it for over an hour, moving, spinning and nearly suspending myself a time or two to escape him.
There's a lesson there about the games one's mind plays on itself, I think.
In yet more body/self-image news, Hyacinth's "Friday is Boobday" meme has returned!
As I have done with Kink of the Week (possibly for similar reasons) she has cut back the theme from a weekly post to a monthly one. I am going to try biweekly posts for KOTW, but I totally get why she has made the change to monthly for Boobday. I'm so glad to see it return, and you should totally go check out the lovely ladies who participated this month by clicking the link or the image.
As for my own return to Boobday, I will have to try again next month. I so wanted to participate, but when I looked through my picture files, all I could find were images of my titties being tortured – the way W likes them, and likes to photograph them. She has said it's about the beauty of the breast, not the crazy-ass kinky shit that gets done to them, focusing on the breasts themselves (whether clothed or unclothed) rather that the act, and…none of the images I could find really qualified. I do believe I have some, but, feeling as unlovely as I have lately, it only seemed to confirm that opinion: "I have no pretty boobie pics!" And worse, its sister-thought: "My breasts are not pretty!"
I am trying to combat that negative self-talk, but, ya know, there it is.
As a follow-on to that, however, let me share a blog by someone I've recently started to follow. In this series, called Body Positivity Project, she is actively taking measures to combat her own negative self-image issues. I really admire that, and probably need to take a page out of her
book blog, and do some positive self-talk myself. Maybe even, I don't know, take and post some "pretty" pictures of my breasts for Hy's next Boobday?


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Mountain is a stunning look into the enormous rock formations that people risk their lives to climb on a regular basis, narrated by Willem Dafoe.
The documentary explores our love for the gigantic natural structures and the lengths we go to to scale them, often at the risk of death.
Judging by the trailer for the film below, Mountain looks like it will be truely epic, with some outstanding (and possibly terrifying for some) visuals.
The film is directed by Jennifer Peedom, the acclaimed director of Sherpa (2015), written by best-selling author Robert Macfarlane and shot by the some of the world's best adventure cinematographers – and it shows in the trailer.
Mountan is a cinematic and musical collaboration between Peedom and the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO), which is meant to be one of the greatest chamber orchestras in the world.
The film will be screening LIVE with the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Melbourne between 3-20 August 2017 and you can book tickets here to get the full experience.
It will also screen as part of the Sydney Film Festival on 17-18 June 2017 and you can book tickets for those sessions here.
The film releases Australia-wide on 21 September 2017, check out the awesome trailer below.

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text: by Tran Longmoore 06/01/2017 - 17:14 in Business 0 Comment At long last, there is new owner with plans for 147 W. Michigan Ave. in downtown Saline. Guenther Homes, which is building at Saline Valley Farms in York Township and Thistledown Farms in Pittsfield Township, purchased the property for an undisclosed amount of money in an online auction that concluded May 30. Jessica Ceccolini, of Guenther Homes, said the company's plans are preliminary, but they envision a luxury condominium development on the property. "It's going to be awesome," Ceccolini said. "It's going to be our second condo project and it's going to bigger than our Dexter project. We're planning luxury condominiums with a brick stone façade." Ceccolini said they're hoping to build a four-story building with underground parking. At this point, Guenther Homes isn't interested in the commercial/residential hybrid development the previous owners hoped to build, believing the market isn't there for commercial. Guenther Homes condo prices should be near what they are in Dexter, where a 950-square-foot unit starts around $350,000. At the moment, there's no timetable for the project. "We probably wouldn't start until fall or maybe even next spring," Ceccolini said. "We only closed on the property yesterday." Ceccolini declined to comment on the price of the property. It was sold during an online auction at www.rolloandbrad.com, with bids starting at $50,000. Rollo Juckette, one of the owners of the auction company, said he knew the property went for more than $100,000. Brad Neuhart, the other owner, did not return phone calls from The Saline Post. Ceccolini said they only heard about the auction recently and that they were surprised to come away with the property "There we no bidders until the last 20 minutes of the auction. Then one guy started bidding. And after several bids, he stopped and we won the property," Ceccolini said. 147 W. Michigan Ave was home to Steeb Dodge. Around 2007-08, developer Mike Concannon planned the $9 million Village Marketplace and Lofts project. But the project fizzled when the economy tanked. The property went to four contractors who had a lien on the project and has been vacant ever since. The 1.4 acre property is zoned for D-2, which allows mixed use. The property was most recently listed by Colliers International for $600,000. Guenther Homes147 West Michigan AvenuecondominiumsNew HousingDowntown SalineView the discussion thread. Tran Longmoore Tran Longmoore is a veteran community journalist. He is founder and owner of TheSalinePost.com. He is co-publisher of The Saline Post weekly newspaper. Email him at [email protected] or call him at 734-272-6294. Follow the author on or visit Personal Blog


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Online registration for Aadhar Card – get online appointment for the enrollment at the nearby Aadhaar Card center with complete details of the procedure to apply for Aadhar Card
As we all know that how vast is the scope of online services, we have the facility to pay bills online and to shop from home just on a single click. So UIDAI – Unique Identification Authority of India has given us the facility to get the appointment at the dedicated enrollment centers for the registration.
The complete process to apply for Aadhaar Card is not online due to security reasons and for authenticity of details, applicant should get their photograph clicked at the center, finger prints and retina scan have been taken by the volunteers of UID centers. Is not possible to give your finger prints and retina scan sitting at home.
How to Apply for Aadhaar Card Appointment Online:
The Government of India has provided its citizens with a number of legal documents like Voter's ID card, Ration Card, Pan Card etc. so, then why introduce Aadhaar card? This is because an Aadhaar card, has a very special feature. It is a 12-digit Unique Identification Code which has your bio-metrics i.e. the fingerprints and the eye scans on the card. This means no one can misuse or re use your card.
Aadhar card is an identification code which was introduced in January, 2009. It was introduced with the aim of providing equal opportunities to all residents of India.
In order to Apply for an Aadhaar Card, the following Documents are Required:
- Identification Proof: Passport, Pan Card, Passport, PAN card, Driver's License, Photo credit card, etcs
- Residential Proof: Passport, Pan Card, Passport, PAN card, Driver's License, Photo credit card, electricity bills (not older than 3 months), water bills (not older than 3 months) etc
- Age Proof: Pan Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, etc.
Here is a complete list of documents that can be provided https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/document-list
A number of steps can be followed in order to apply for the Aadhar card online, but please remember an Aadhar card CANNOT be made ONLINE. This is because in order to make an Aadhar card, the applicant has to be physically present at the center and provide his bio-metrics and photograph on the spot. This step makes sure that the document can never be doctored or manipulated by another person.
The following Steps will give out exact details as to which steps can be taken Online:
- Look for an Aadhar Card Centre near your house. This process can be done online. Log on to the official site of UIA or click on the link below: https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/easearch.aspx.
- The next step is to visit the Aadhar card Center in order to collect your free Aadhar card form. You can also download the form from the site https://uidai.gov.in/forms.html. The Form can also be Downloaded through an Online Process.
- The third step is to fill in the details of the form and submit at the Aadhar card centre along with the ID proof, Residential Proof and Age Proof. This will be verified along with the original documents. When the form is submitted a date is provided to the applicant. This appointment can also be booked online https://appointments.uidai.gov.in/. Please remember, this facility is only available in a few centers. In case you are unable to book an appointment at your centre online, you will have to physically visit the center. On this date you have to visit the centre in order to give your bio-metrics and photograph. This step cannot be done online, which is why the process of making an Aadhar card needs the applicant to be physically present.
- Once all the steps are complete your Aadhar card will be sent to the registered address by post. You can easily check the status of your card.
The UIA has also provided a facility where an e-Aadhaar Card can be Downloaded on Mobile Phones.
To know the complete procedure to Apply for an Aadhaar Card, How to Apply for Aadhar Card, Check our Blog for Updated Articles. Not all the Aadhaar Card Enrollment Centers have the facility to get Appointment for the Enrollment, only few Centers have been Selected for the Aadhar Card Online Appointment but on Trial Basis.


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Praying Silently with the Cloud of Unknowing
There is a story from India about four blind men who were asked by a king to describe what an elephant looked like by feeling different parts of the elephant's body. One blind man felt the leg and said the elephant is like a pillar. Another felt the tail and said the elephant was like […]Read More Praying Silently with the Cloud of Unknowing


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During the next couple of weeks we are going to find out if the New Orleans Saints own an important component that goes a long way toward winning a championship.
I have always felt that having a signature quarterback, having a defense that can create pressure and get turnovers and being strong on special teams are the key ingredients to winning a Super Bowl title.
During the next couple of weeks we are going to find out if the New Orleans Saints own an important component that goes a long way toward winning a championship.
I have always felt that having a signature quarterback, having a defense that can create pressure and get turnovers and being strong on special teams are the key ingredients to winning a Super Bowl title.
But the last element is having a very good offensive line.
In watching the Saints in the first six weeks of the season, they have one of the elite players in the NFL in quarterback Drew Brees, a defense under Rob Ryan that is creating turnovers and has registered 20 sacks (after it only had 30 sacks in 2012) and a pretty strong special teams unit.
The big question is do the Saints have enough up front along the offensive line.
Today that group faces the toughest defensive front it has faced all season long in Kyle Williams, Mario Williams and Marcell Dareus of the Buffalo Bills. In 2013 the Saints are averaging 3.4 yards per rush behind that offensive line.
In 2009 the Saints averaged 4.5 yards per rush and won the Super Bowl. In 2010 the Saints were ravaged with injuries at the running back spot and averaged 4.0 yards per rush. In 2011 the Saints averaged 4.9 yards per rush and in 2012 the Saints averaged 4.3 yards per rush.
There has been a talent drain for the Saints along the offensive line, and it shows. Gone are left tackle Jermon Bushrod, guard Carl Nicks, center Jonathan Goodwin and offensive line coach Aaron Kromer.
And it has not only been in the run blocking part of the game that the talent loss and coaching shuffle have been impacted.
Through six games, Brees has faced a lot of pressure from opposing defenses. He has been pressured numerous times and sacked 14 times in the first six games.
In 2009 the Saints offensive line gave up just 20 sacks. In 2010 the offensive line gave up 26 sacks and 24 sacks in 2011. In 2012 the Saints offensive line gave up 26 sacks.
Numbers like this tell the weak point of the 2013 Saints, and it is along the offensive line.
Today the Saints face the talented Bills defensive front.
Then they will see one of the top defensive fronts in the AFC in the New York Jets next week and follow with Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle, St. Louis and the Carolina Panthers fronts twice down the stretch.
Sean Payton has been brilliant in using the short pass to Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles and Jed Collins like an extended handoff, but you have to be able to run the ball when needed during crucial parts of a game and a season.
This offseason the Saints will have to upgrade both the tackle and guard position on offense, along with finding a "stretch" wide receiver either through free agency, the draft or a trade.
But for right now, the area that is a concern is up front.
It's one of the key pieces of the puzzle the Saints must improve on, if they want to play again on Super Bowl Sunday.
Today is going to be a really good test for that unit.
Down the road, watch how teams try and scheme to stop the Saints rushing attack and pressure Brees knowing they have some injuries at wide receiver with Marques Colston, an aging and declining talent in Robert Meachem and a tight end in Jimmy Graham who has a foot problem.
The Saints are one of the elite football teams in the NFL and very hard to beat at home, but this team needs to Brees some help up front in the protection part of the game and get at least a semblance of a solid running game going.
Former Bills safety Mark Kelso, who is now part of the Bills' radio network, said that former LSU defensive tackle Kyle Williams is the best defensive lineman on the team and his play elevates the status of the more heralded defensive linemen in Mario Williams and Marcell Dareus.
"Kyle Williams may be the most underrated football player in the AFC for what he brings to the table," Kelso said. "He is not just a good player, but an exceptional player. Marcell Dareus and Mario Williams feed off of his intensity and his stellar play. Williams is undersized for a defensive lineman, but he is quick. He is tenacious, very smart, extremely athletic and has the unique ability to slip a block and get into the backfield. Kyle is a power-based player, but people underestimate just how good of an athlete he is, and he really is the emotionally leader on this team. "
When you think about all the LSU defensive linemen that have come out throughout the past few years in Marcus Spears, Tyson Jackson, Glenn Dorsey, Drake Nevis, Ricky Jean-Francois, Claude Wroten and Michael Brockers, it has been the 6-foot-1, 315-pound former fifth round pick in 2005 in Williams who has been the best defensive lineman to come out of LSU.
One player to watch today is Bills middle linebacker Kiko Alonso. The 6-3, 235-pound rookie has played lights out for the Bills and has racked up 70 tackles, two sacks and posted a team-leading four interceptions.
In many ways Alonso is very similar to what we saw last season out of former Boston College standout Luke Kuechly now with the Carolina Panthers.
Alonso lasted until the second round of the 2013 draft only because of some run-ins with the law and suspensions at Oregon.
But when he is on the football field Alonso has been a difference-maker due to his athleticism, his outstanding run and strike skills and he has first-rate read-and-recognition ability. And he is also a very good one-one-one cover linebacker who has good hands for the interception. As a high school senior, Alonso caught 35 passes for 559 yards in a hybrid wide receiver/tight end position.
Keep an eye today on No. 50 Kiko Alonso. He is a really good football player.
When you take a long look at Bills roster, you can clearly see that this football team has some pieces of the NFL puzzle that in time, especially if they can develop E.J. Manuel into a really good NFL quarterback, that the Bills could be the team in the future to knock the New England Patriots out of the top spot in the AFC East.
The Bills have 10 players from the SEC on their roster. Cornerback Ron Brooks (LSU), defensive lineman Marcell Dareus (Alabama), quarterback Matt Flynn (LSU), cornerback Stephon Gilmore (South Carolina), offensive tackle Cordy Glenn (Georgia), tight end Chris Gragg (Arkansas), wide receiver Stevie Johnson (Kentucky), offensive tackle Thomas Welch (Vanderbilt), defensive tackle Kyle Williams (LSU) and running back Ronnie Wingo (Arkansas) all played their college football in the SEC, and the Bills have three players from one of the signature schools in college football (Oregon) Alonso, offensive tackle Matt Aspen and former All-Pro safety Jairus Byrd.
Former Dallas Cowboys director of college personnel chief Gil Brandt says that the Bills blueprint is a winning one, if given some time.
"I really like what Doug Marrone has brought to this team," Brandt said. "He is a tough-minded coach, very disciplined and has brought a winning attitude to the Bills. Things have been tough for this franchise since those glory days of Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith, Andre Reed and Cornelius Bennett, but Doug has some talent here, especially along the defensive line. He has some really good players in the secondary and their draft of E.J. Manuel, wide receiver Robert Woods and linebacker Kiko Alonso has certainly made an impact. You can see they are getting players from good programs and with winning attitudes, and they need that to change the atmosphere in Buffalo. It's like what Sean Payton did in New Orleans. If Manuel is the real answer they are going to be a really good team in time. It is rare that you get a chance to bring in a Drew Brees type talent, and he accelerated the Saints-team maturing process."
Brandt said Manuel can make all the difference in Buffalo.
"E.J. Manuel is the key to the Bills success in the future because there are some real good players on that team," Brandt said. "I really think Doug took a page out of what Sean Payton did and while it is a little different it is all about getting really good 'fit' players, finding players that are coachable and with winning attitudes and building a culture of not taking losing as a habit. And it helps, really helps, to have the best player on the field at quarterback."
NFL analyst Mike Detillier is based in Raceland.


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Educating poorest of the poor
TNF's ABC education initiative was first piloted in Sivaganga district in 2011 with funds generated from the TNF National Convention held in Philadelphia in 2010. TNF USA Director Dr. Somalay Somasundaram and Chennai Executive Director Mrs. Manmathai Devi extensively toured the schools in Sivaganga district and with input from students, parents, teachers and district school officials developed the ABC concept.
The initial focus of the project was to enable grade level proficiency for underprivileged rural students who otherwise will become school dropouts. Based on the positive feedback on the pilot, ABC project's scope was expanded to benefit all students, ranging from academically challenged to highly ambitious, in TNF adopted schools. As of 2017, ABC projects are operational in 50 government or government aided schools across 10 districts in Tamil Nadu and has enriched more than 50,000 students.
The 3 core components of the ABC initiative are:
- A – Achieving grade level proficiency
- B – Boosting the morale
- C – Championing for higher aspirations
TNF launched the ABC project in eight schools in Sivaganga district. The project has transformed the schools, and the students, for better, in many ways.
Dr. Somasundaram, director of TNF along with Chennai executive director Mrs. ManmathaDevi, visited Kalanjiam project and reviewed the methodology and visited many schools in Sivaganga district. They had extensive discussions with education officials and community leaders in Sivaganga area, TNF Chennai chapter. They also reviewed the special coaching sessions conducted at Elathur and Kattupakkam schools. With input from TNF board USA, Dr.Somasundaram came up with a winner, the ABC Project. Results show that students who are part of the ABC Project have become academically competent and on par with fellow classmates. Armed with this good information, TNF has launched a second cluster in Vellore, North Arcot district in five schools. The third cluster is slated for Cuddalore.
- Focus is on educating the poorest of the poor
- Government schools are our priority
- > 10 Million children go to 36,000 government schools across 30,000 villages in Tamil Nadu
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Tamil Nadu to work inside the government schools
- Goal is to enrich and empower underprivileged students by providing resources, programs, and tools currently not provided by the government
- Objective is to build a unique, sustainable and cost effective statewide initiative that can be replicated in all 32 districts
- Focus is on the entire student population, ranging from academically challenged to highly ambitious students
News Items on the Status of School Education In Tamil Nadu
The Tamil Hindu 29 Jan 2019 – மாற்றத்தை நோக்கி: 21-ம் நூற்றாண்டுக் கல்வியும் பிளஸ் 2 தேர்வும்
The Tamil Hindu 29 Jan 2019 – ஆக்கப்பூர்வமான வகுப்பறை அமைப்போம்!
Thendral Magazine October 2018 – Digital Classrooms Project Coverage
Dinamalar October 2018 – importance of TNF-ABC education initiative
ABC 2018-19 progress status
List of ABC Schools and Number of Beneficiaries as of October 2018
TNF ABC Education Initiative Highlights
List of ABC Schools and Project Highlights – May 2018
ABC Project – An Overview
TNF ABC Brochure


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Target audience: Massey University staff
The Video Linked Teaching (VLT) Rooms are flexible, flat floor teaching rooms with video conferencing for interactive video linked teaching and learning. Bookings for teaching and learning may be submitted at any time with priorities assigned according to the Principles of use. Bookings for non-teaching meetings and events will be considered after the teaching timetable is established for each semester.
Two purpose-built Video Linked Teaching (VLT) rooms have been set up to allow teaching across campuses. GLB1.14 (Turitea Campus) and AT4/AT LL2.28 (Albany Campus). 5C17 in Wellington has basic video conferencing capabilities and may be used for VLT as required. The Video Linked Teaching (VLT) rooms are able to connect to video conference rooms at Massey. The VLT rooms are supported by ITS — but booked via timetable.
To provide Massey staff with an effective and easy to use video conferencing service that supports effective inter-campus, intra-campus and external communication.
Please see the Service catalog for the full service definition.
New to using the Video Linked Teaching (VLT) Units? Not sure where to start?
Take a look at our Getting started guide.
There are two purpose-built Video Linked Teaching (VLT) rooms which have been setup to allow teaching across campuses. The VLT rooms are supported by ITS - but are bookable via the online VLT booking form.
The primary use of the general video linked teaching rooms is for academic staff to deliver papers using innovative and pedagogically sound practices to groups of students on more than one campus.
While the VLT rooms have the same Audio Visual equipment on the lectern as other general teaching rooms that the addition of video conferencing functionality in a flexible space may introduce complexities.
A professional development session on using the VLT rooms for teaching and learning purposes will be available before the start of each semester. Contact details and further information can be found at http://vlt.massey.ac.nz.
Needing a copy of the VLT quick reference guide for the campus that you are connecting from? Not sure where to go to book a VLT room?
Take a look at our Technical info section.
Please be aware that while the VLT rooms have the same Audio Visual equipment on the lectern as other general teaching rooms that the addition of video conferencing functionality in a flexible space may introduce complexities. For example, while a copy protected DVD may play fine within a room the content may not be able to be transmitted to the linked room.
We strongly recommend that even experienced VLT users review the FAQs regularly and log any requests or issues with the Service Desk.
Bookings may be viewed in the FCMIS Timetable using the Timetable portal at any time.
To check the availability of a room, connect to the Timetable, log in using your Massey credentials, then select the Check Availability & Book link under the heading "Bookings".
You need to:
It is essential that you have people in each room to arrange the furniture during the 30 minute setup session prior to your booking. Note that the Technical Facilitator is not tasked to rearrange furniture; they will be too busy setting up the video conferencing connection to assist with the tables.
Your booking confirmation will show whether an ITS Technical Facilitator has been assigned. If so, they will be there during the 30 minute setup session to help you connect. The facilitator will stay for the duration of classes to assist with setup changes.
For all other sessions (including meetings) it is expected that a single room pre-set will be used and that the Service Desk can be called for support once the sessions starts. on ext 82111.
For special events, please contact the ITS Service Desk to request a facilitator to stay throughout the session.
When Starboard software runs on a computer, it checks to see if there is a suitably licensed interactive projector attached to the USB port of the computer. You can force the Starboard software to check by selecting Settings/Starboard/Check Connection from the menu.
If the IWB still does not connect to the PC, then remove the front panel from the lectern, locate the USB connection from the IWB to the Resident computer, unplug the USB connector from the PC and reconnect it after 15 seconds. (Note: the IWB uses a USB – UTP extender due to the distance between the IWB and the computer; the yellow UTP cable is labelled as IWB USB and is plugged into a black UTP-USB adaptor).
The VLT rooms are innovative, interactive teaching spaces with flexible seating that are video linked. At least 20 minutes is needed before the students arrive to:
These rooms are in the teaching timetable and subject to the Universities timetable policy, which first lays down recurring weekly sessions that continue throughout the semester. In addition it was recognised that these new innovative, interactive, flexible, video linked teaching spaces would require a regular slot to accommodate professional development and practice sessions for academic staff new to the rooms, as well as technical training and a maintenance slot for support staff. The business case approved for the project included a Wednesday slot from noon – 4pm to provide for these activities as well as the Academic Board meetings to assist with the monitoring and promotion of innovative, flexible learning spaces as part of our vision statement to provide an exceptional and distinctive learning experience at Massey for all students.
Check the blue status lights on the HDMI extenders (Kordz brand UTP-HDMI converter) located on a shelf half way up AV rack. A rapidly flashing LED indicates that a camera has lost its connection to the codec.
Occasionally, the tile templates in the VC1 codec need to be reset. This is automatically done after a codec is turned off and on, but this may not be possible during a class or meeting.Instead, try the following:
This issue may have a number of causes. To isolate the cause, try using another control panel, such as the wireless control panel, the lectern control panel, or XPANEL software running on a computer. If this works then the original panel may be faulty.
Try turning the faulty control panel off then on, allowing 3-4 minutes for the panel to reboot.
If no panels work, then using a PC, ping the network (IP) address of the Crestron MC3 and DIN-AP2 controllers. If either or both devices are not reachable, then log an incident call with Tier 3 support.
As a workaround, you may power the controllers off then on. Once power cycled, they will take a few minutes to reinitialise.
The Radvision codec does not restart automatically after the power has been restored, and must be turned on manually. From the rear of the rack, locate the RADVision XT1200 codec and press the power button (see diagram):
The presentation from the call needs to be added to a tile layout, at the site that is bridging the call (e.g. if you are using an "M3" preset layout, then Manawatu is bridging the call). The layout then needs to be sent to all calls/participants.
See the technical guides for further information.
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JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling that granted immunity to the city of Starkville over maintenance of its sewage system. Taghi "Ted" Boroujerdi filed the $500,000 lawsuit when he fell at his home after sewage backed up into his house in 2009. He argued the city had a responsibility to maintain the system and ...Read More »
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Court of Appeals rules for Coast utility authority
BILOXI — The Mississippi Court of Appeals has sided with a South Mississippi utility authority in a dispute over the use of eminent domain to take private property for a massive sewage plant built with federal Hurricane Katrina money. The court's ruling on Tuesday overturns about $47,000 in attorney's fees that had been awarded to the owner of the land ...Read More »
Environmental group goes to court over sewage discharges
HATTIESBURG — The Gulf Restoration Network has asked a federal judge to hold the City of Hattiesburg liable under the Clean Water Act for releasing improperly treated sewage into the Leaf and Bouie rivers. The Hattiesburg American reports that the motion was filed in federal court Jan. 7, two days before the city entered into a 30-year contract with a ...Read More »
City, York hammer out 30-year contract for wastewater treatment
HATTIESBURG — Over the years, developer Bennett York had turned to land-application disposal methods to disperse treated wastewater from his developments at Canebrake, Bellegrass and Big Bay. The Hattiesburg American reports York and Hattiesburg cemented a partnership that will develop one of the largest land-application treatment systems in Mississippi. City council voted 4-1 to approve a 30-year contract with York-created ...Read More »
City mulling plan to use waste for electricity, water purification
OXFORD — The city Oxford is exploring a partnership using municipal sewage to generate electricity while purifying wastewater. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports that the city is looking at a proposal from Synergy-World Energy LLC and Langenburg Technologies LLC. Public Works director Bart Robinson says the company will pull organic materials from the city's wastewater and using the materials ...Read More »
Utility Authority gives nod to nearly $7M budget
HERNANDO — The DeSoto County Regional Utility Authority board has approved a $6.68 million budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. Under the blueprint, Olive Branch, Southaven, Horn Lake, Hernando and Walls will be charged $3.19 per 1,000 gallons of treated wastewater, a 34-cent increase from the fiscal 2013 rate of 2.85. The utility authority has no control ...Read More »
City sues sister city in sewage rate squabble
PETAL and HATTIESBURG — The city of Petal has filed a lawsuit against the city of Hattiesburg over a sewage rate increase that began last fall. The suit, filed in Forrest County Chancery Court, claims Hattiesburg has breached its contract with Petal by increasing the rate. The Hattiesburg American reports the suit seeks an injunction to stop Hattiesburg from charging ...Read More »
New mayor to weigh city's $90M infrastructure plan
JACKSON — The city of Jackson's $90-million water and sewer project remains in limbo while a new administration and City Council subject it to another round of scrutiny. Under the terms of the project, known as an energy performance contract, Siemens would install new waters meters, upgrade the city's billing software, replace equipment at the two water plants and repair ...Read More »
City retrofitting former industrial water processing system
WEST POINT — The city of West Point is beginning a project to retrofit a former industrial water processing system and connect it to the city's sewage infrastructure. The Commercial Dispatch reports that West Point officials believe improvements to the city's waste water system will put its processing operations on par with nearby Starkville and Columbus. Mayor Robbie Robinson says ...Read More »
Sewer spill prompts MDEQ advisory for Coast bayou
BAY ST. LOUIS — The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has issued a temporary water contact advisory for Joe's Bayou near Felicity Street in Bay St. Louis. The advisory is issued due to a city-reported sewer spill, which occurred Sunday night from a malfunctioning pump station. The City of Bay St. Louis has stopped the overflow and is working ...Read More »


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Diet to be Followed While Suffering from Jaundice
Jaundice is the inflammation of liver. Liver produces an enzyme called bile which in turn helps you to digest food especially fatty foods. When liver can't function properly because of jaundice then the secretion of bile pigments also gets reduced and makes it difficult to digest the food. So while if you are suffering from jaundice you must take food that can be digested easily.
Food that can be Consumed by a Jaundice Patient
Fruits are good during this period and you can adopt a whole fruit diet. You can take three meals of fresh fruits per day. Fruits like grapes, oranges, lemon, pears, sugarcane, apple, pineapple etc can be taken. It will be good to avoid bananas as it will be difficult to get digest. Take as much as sugar cane juice as it has good healing properties. Sugarcane may also improve your health and also the functioning of your liver.
Like fruits, vegetables are also ideal during this period. You can take either raw vegetables or plain boiled vegetables. For taste you can add very little salt, lime juice and pepper in to these boiled vegetables and can have it daily. Vegetables like pumpkin, carrot, squash, beets, cucumber, beans etc. Radish juice is also good recommendation for jaundice patients. Try to avoid tomatoes and potatoes as they may cause indigestion problems.
Fenugreek Seeds
Make decoctions out of fenugreek seeds and take this on a daily basis.
Cereals like rice and whole wheat grains are also found to be good for jaundice patients. Curd rice is a good recommendation. Wheat grass juice is also a good recommendation for jaundice affected people for their breakfast.
Food to be Avoided by Jaundice Patient
At the time of jaundice you must avoid fatty foods, processed foods and butter. You have to avoid the white bread too however you can take whole wheat bread but only in minimal quantity. Avoid high calorie diary products, alcohol and red meat has to be avoided.
Take plenty of water and rest along with light diet during this period and this may help you to get rid of the disease easily and to avoid complications.


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When is the last time you changed your shoulder pads? The Integra Shoulder Pads are best in class and were engineered with dual density compression molded foam to have minimal bulk yet effective protection. The shoulder pads feature removable bicep pads with carbon fiber and large Velcro islands for effective fit and adjustment. Epoch wants players to remain protected and safe during practice and game play. That's why Epoch's engineers designed the new Integra Shoulder Pads to have quick release front protection straps for easy AED (Automated External Defibrillator) access. It's time to upgrade. Make sure to check out the Integra Shoulder Pads.
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Our engineers are lacrosse players, and know lacrosse inside and out and what advanced players are looking for in their protective equipment. They were set out to create the ultimate lacrosse protective gear sourcing the most technologically superior materials available in their creation – Phase Change Technology, Carbon Fiber and Tri-Layer Dual Density Foam Stack.
Phase Change Technology
Our engineers sourced this high performance textile from the aerospace industry where it has been used with great success lining the space suits of astronauts to regulate their body temperatures. Phase Change Technology is engineered to absorb, store and release heat for optimal thermal comfort and moisture control. The new Phase Change Technology used in our Integra gloves, arm guards and shoulder pads senses your body heat and reacts accordingly. Micro crystals within the material (which are always at a consistent room temperature) absorb and melt (similar to an ice cube) when you sweat to cool you down. When you get cold, the Micro crystals then turn to a solid, contract and form a shield to preserve your body heat and warm you up.
Carbon Fiber
Our Integra Plaeyrs Glove uses a non-rigid stabilized carbon fiber that is an extremely lightweight and "flexible" carbon fiber that has improved impact protection and is also resistant to abrasions. Our engineers incorporated Carbon Fiber into the design of our glove utilizing it to protect the thumb and back of the hand. Carbon Fiber is also used in other high impact areas such as the elbow caps of the arm pads and the bicep pads on the Integra Shoulder Pads.
Compression Molded Dual Density Foam
Dual Density Foam: This foam reduces the amount of stitching needed on the pad, improving flexibility, movement and protection. From a design standpoint, this also allows Epoch to be more precise in the shape of the pad, giving the Integra Protective Line an overall cleaner, and more precise look.
AED Quick Release
Epoch wants players to remain protected and safe during practice and game play. That's why Epoch's engineers designed the new Integra Shoulder Pads to have quick release front protection straps for easy AED (Automated External Defibrillator) access.


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Autech is not a house hold name…yet, and I certainly do not expect this little extract to change anything in a monumental way. However after my first encounter with the staff and the actually products they produce, I can honestly say, if people do not know about Autech yet, they do need to come out from under that rock and take a closer look.
I start this little tale from the beginning as most good stories start from, I photographed the infamous and hugely popular 'Mnion'. Mnion is Rizwan's Evolution 8 making some big numbers on a corn diet and built by Autech. I touched on the shop briefly but having not seen their shop in person or spoken to any of the members there I could not elaborate until now.
Walking into the shop you are greeted by some impressive European machinery which is some indication as to what they are doing but not entirely. First impressions are important and while I did know Rizwan, it was the rest of the guys that made the whole trip worth while, with everyone else smiling and asking what I needed or preparing the BBQ that they had set up knowing I was coming through. To say the least, the fact that they would even consider me coming through anything of a special deal shows you their character and while most bigger shops will treat your car like a job, these members will treat any car that comes in like their own.
Walking past their European big displacement machines, I was happily surrounded by cars I know best, Japanese imports. If you are not a Evolution fan maybe turn away now and wait till I touch on their low key huge power Skylines, but for now I will continue on my story. Autech is (to me anyway) the go to people for the Evolution, no doubt with that. Judging from Riz's car that I wrote about and people seemed to love, the quality and reliability of that car is multiplied by every car that was parked in the workshop with different power levels to boot.
Starting with the innocent looking silver Evo 4, the lads at Autech have created a car that is packing a 2.3L stroked motor and driving a lovely Garrett 3540 to send it down the quarter mile in a blistering 10.8 seconds with a healthy 400+ kilowatts at the wheels. If there was one theme flowing in this power house of a shop it is, keep everything simple and clean which is why this beautiful Evo along with the rest are almost all stock looking and have only the essentials.
After hearing these figures I was thinking to myself that surely this would have to be their best car in the shop, however I turned to the stand out green looking Evo 4 and heard a familiar recipe. Starting again with a stroked 2.3L motor and running the reliable yet flowing Garrett 3540, this car is said to be making 350 kilowatts plus at the wheels and from the looks of things, has been kept as stock looking as possible all the while wearing that eye catching green.
Having been blown away with the two Evo 4's, I was very much expecting to hear that the next car I walked to, which happened to be a Evo 9, was featuring the same 2.3L stroked motor and big turbo however I was happily wrong. Autech have this car as a work in progress and for now I can say that this was the only 'stock' car in the workshop. Stock might be a loosely thrown around word thought because when the car was started up, it definitely sounded very angry thanks to the Kelford 288 duration cams and upgraded fuel pump/injectors. With a target of 300 kilowatts on the stock turbo as the goal, I can see Autech reaching it and then surpassing that power level once they get to working on it as much as they have with their other completed machines.
I have touched on Mnion is a previous article that you can find HERE, so while I will skip past this beautiful yellow ray of sunshine, I will leave some facts to tempt you into reading the proper article. Strict recipe for success was used, 2.3L stroked motor, cams and E85 give this car a easy 400 plus kilowatts at the wheels all the while seeing the drag strip, daily use and hard parks. Perfect all rounder if there ever was one.
Tucked away in a corner is the unassuming white Evo 4 that is featuring a full cage and thats about all that gives anything away. However for those in the know, this particular car has a history of pushing 10 second quarter mile times on a lower power setting of roughly 680 horsepower and after being banned from the local drag strip for running consistent 10 second passes, the car has returned to Autech to receive more upgrade and finally do another 10 second pass legally. While 800 plus horsepower is cranked out of the 2.2L Nitto motor, the car is street legal which is mind boggling since it would be terrible to keep your foot from destroying everything that is on the road in front of you. While I wait to see it finished and back on the strip, for now it sits patiently to become a terror once again.
Moving past the Evo's I finally found a chance to view some immaculate Skyline GT-R's. The R34 GT-R is known around New Zealand as being one hell of a clean bay side blue R34, and while this car had eluded me for some time I finally got a chance to see it in person and to photograph it. Autech took care of the engine once again building a high flowing head to cope with feeding a large frame GT42 turbo from Garrett once again. Engine displacement was kept at 2.6L and coupled with the mentioned turbo above, has seen the power rocket from stock to a staggering 800 plus horsepower at the wheels with a lot more left in it. Wheels are a deciding factor that can make or break a car's exterior, and I have to admit, Work Meisters are never a bad choice. Aside from some wheels the car looks staunch and with quality parts like the HKS Kansai brace, GReddy large plenum and Tomei fuel rail along with other goodies, this car is one to watch out for.
After drooling over the R34 GT-R for perhaps too long, I found myself gazing over another beauty from Nissan/Autech, the legendary R32 GT-R. This car is a little milder than its younger brother however it is still packing a punch with the car pulling out 520 kilowatts on a 2.6L engine with some Autech magic.
Finally I came to the car I had wanted to see first, the cleanest looking Pulsar I have ever seen. A GTiR is exciting, a normal Pulsar is not, so when I found myself looking at the Pulsar without the SR20DET, I was wondering why would someone decide to go down this path. Upon being schooled as to what this car actually is and can do, I was sold on wanting to take it away with me. This particular car is pushing a SR20ve found in the later P12 Primera's and while it surely looks like it belongs in the Pulsar, the deloomed engine bay just adds that finishing touch to a perfect car. While the deloomed engine bay is immaculate, that theme was taken through the whole car, with the paint being flawless and the amazing two piece front fenders blending right in to the stock lines yet once you notice them, stand out as beautifully crafted pieces that allow wider front wheels. a full stripped out rear interior is featured with a cage and some Bride bucket seats to complete the look. Power output is set at 180 kilowatts thanks to it's high compression engine and Link G4 ECU, and with something this light, it must be a weapon.
Lastly I noted the new comer that arrived to the workshop, a Celica making a very strange noise. Upon the owner parking up I finally took a look inside and found a engine I have a very strong love for. This 1979 Toyota Celica is featuring a bridgeported 13B RX 7 engine and large turbo with power being sent through to a RX7 gearbox which was used due to it being up to the task versus the stock Celica one. Aside from the beautiful engine the car is kept very tidy, with the interior two tone seats matching the lovely exterior blue.
Hopefully from my rambling I have been able to shed some light on a quiet workshop pushing out some amazing cars, and while they are for now just building and racing their Evo's, Skyline's and Pulsar's they are expanding into getting a dyno set up and then will start tuning the cars they build in house. While for some time now Autech has been hiring a dyno to tune their cars along with road tunes, this in house dyno will keep everything in one place and make it both easier for the owner who wants their car completed safely, and for Autech since they can carry out all their work reliably and maintain the top quality workmanship. I thoroughly enjoyed both the food prepared and the cars presented and while I was there for a short time, I will be going back in to see their latest projects so stick around to see more from these talented individuals that are together Autech.
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After four decades working across the country, LISC is putting down roots in Atlanta. It will be our 32nd local program and a vital step toward expanding our catalytic work throughout the South. Our initial investment in Atlanta will open three Financial Opportunity Centers to help local residents train for and find good jobs and build a more stable financial future. "Every community has talent" says LISC CEO Maurice A. Jones, "and we want to make sure every resident has access to opportunities to fully participate in the growing economy." Let's get started!
LISC expands into Atlanta with programs to spur economic opportunity, fuel thriving neighborhoods
NEW YORK (May 2, 2018)—A national social enterprise fund that has invested more than $18 billion in U.S. communities is putting down roots in Atlanta with ambitious plans to invest in the future of the city's neighborhoods and the talent of the local workforce.
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced today that it would open its 32nd local program in Georgia's capital—a vital step to growing the organization's catalytic work throughout the South.
With four decades of experience in community transformation, LISC invests more than $1 billion a year to expand affordable housing, community facilities, businesses and jobs while at the same time leading efforts to improve health, education and community safety. The nonprofit, known for its local capacity building efforts, is enlarging its reach to Atlanta after extensive discussions with community and corporate leaders about what would help them advance social and economic goals.
"Among our top priorities, both in Atlanta and across the country, is partnering with organizations that are focused on inclusive economic development, small business support, seeding entrepreneurship and preparing the work force for quality jobs," said Maurice A. Jones, LISC president and CEO.
LISC's first Atlanta investments include $270,000 for the rollout of its Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) model, in partnership with three local nonprofits. FOCs provide long-term financial and employment coaching, along with other tailored supportive services, to help people train for and find good jobs, raise their incomes, improve their credit and save for the future. Nationally, LISC supports 87 FOCs that work with more than 20,000 people every year.
"Every community has talent," Jones added, "and we want to make sure every resident has access to opportunities to fully participate in the growing economy."
Atlanta has one of the most diverse talent pools in the country, and last year alone the metro area significantly grew its work force, adding 55,000 new jobs and employing an additional 90,000 people, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. The state currently has 200,000 job openings, many concentrated in the healthcare, transportation and food service sectors in Atlanta.
With funding from State Farm, MetLife and Wells Fargo, LISC is launching its FOC model in Atlanta in partnership with three nonprofits:
"We're eager to get started," Jones said. "And we're excited to be able to team up with dynamic organizations like these, whose commitment and drive contributes so much to the city and region."
With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families. Since 1979, LISC has invested $18.6 billion to build or rehab 376,000 affordable homes and apartments and develop 63 million square feet of retail, community and educational space.
Seasonal job insecurity meant financial stability was just out of reach for Antonio Gregory and his family. But last year, after connecting with a LISC-funded Bridges to Career Opportunity program in Detroit, Gregory got the certifications, financial education and support he was looking for, to advance in work and in life.


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This pattern is perfect for autumn, featuring Elizabeth I's iconic signature with the Tudor Rose woven throughout. A wonderful way to show off your love of Elizabeth, in a pattern that will see you through to March.
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虾聊红包扫雷in 2009, we signed a 20-year contract to deliver technical assistance to the consortium, so we need new technical experts and managers to deliver that contract. as we expand our operations in the rumaila field, we're committed to recruiting more talented, capable and adaptable people. it's a fantastic opportunity for you, and will present many opportunities to grow long term with our team.
beyond this current project, there are still 20 billion barrels of oil to recover from rumaila and countless other oil reserves across the country. we believe this will be the start of a long term relationship with the people of iraq. it will lead to continued recruitment of more people, from many different backgrounds, all working together to tackle the challenges presented by rumaila.
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The Boys are Back in Town
"The Boys are Back in Town" A still image of a large boar earlier this evening in northern Grand Teton NP as he trudges through deep snow while following 610's scent.
"Evening Stroll" selected for the cover of the Jackson Hole Explorer magazine
I am pleased to announce that one of my red fox images, "Evening Stroll," was selected for the cover of the 2017/2018 Jackson Hole Explorer magazine.
Just an Owl on a Post
No deep dark political message - just a post about an owl on a post in this post about an owl...and the Tetons. With the receding snow and advent of spring the great gray's are scouring pastures every evening. It's a great time to be here.
Spring is Springing
Driving the length of the Tetons today, the immutable stirrings of spring were about, perhaps like a youngster grudgingly waking for school: Songbirds were flitting about, most of the streams and rivers have escaped their icy sheath and are beginning to flow and animals are beginning to move about again. A few bison have returned [...]
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Starting a nonprofit is a great experience, but it also requires planning to be successful. Here's how to write a solid, effective nonprofit business plan.
Lean Planning unlocks faster growth and increases your chances of success. Learn how to create a modern, one-page Lean Business Plan in under 20 minutes.
If you are just beginning your journey into the world of business, you face more competition than startups in previous generations. However, you also have more opportunity. Here are 10 ways to get your startup moving in the right direction.
Social entrepreneurship is on the rise—a growing number of startups are launching with the intention of helping to bring about positive change. Here's how it works.
Once you've laid the foundation and launched your business, leveraging these tools is essential to be able to grow and thrive. The good news is, you don't necessarily need formal training or courses to master them.
If you're ready for 2018 to be your most impactful business year yet, then that all starts with setting yourself up for success with SMART goals.
Does your commitment to your central purpose overshadow your ability to run a successful business? Here's how to fix that and avoid killing your startup.
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Student Orientation Programs introduce new Ducks and their families to life at the University of Oregon, demonstrating the UO's commitment to teaching, learning, and scholarship. Our mission is to enhance the new student experience by providing guidance and assistance to students making academic, personal, and social adjustments to college life.
Parents, we know how important your student is to you and that you are deeply invested in your child's success and well being. At UO, we take our responsibility for student achievement very seriously and invite you to partner with us to help your student succeed in college.
That partnership begins now. Please register for the Parent and Family IntroDUCKtion. This two-day program is designed to help you get familiar with the campus community, learn about available resources, hear tips and tricks for navigating the university, and discover more about the future that lies ahead for your student at the UO.
We look forward to welcoming you and your student to the University of Oregon family. If you have any questions, please review the following resources. You can also listen to our brand-new podcast, Flock Talk, where we'll highlight timely higher education topics, and discuss themes directly related to supporting first-year students at the UO.
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Nothing compares to the real thing. The beauty and energy of this place. The people from every corner of the earth. It just has to be experienced first hand.
Park for free at 13th Avenue Garage. Take a walking tour. They start right next door at the Ford Alumni Center. Or take a running tour. Or just simply explore. Do what Ducks do. Walk over the Willamette River and through the woods to Autzen Stadium. Explore downtown Eugene. College-town vibe, crazy culture, amazing food. You better plan to stay a few days—before you come back to stay a few years.
The UO hosts a number of visit programs for prospective students to learn about everything Oregon has to offer. Find out about our special campus visit events, including Duck Preview and Duck Days.
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Did you know the first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong was an aerospace engineer?
Useful handout for second level students.
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Useful handout for the parents and teachers of second level students.
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In the market for a new family SUV? Consider the 2017 Chevy Suburban in Springfield. This attractive model offers seating for up to nine passengers, features ample interior space, comes with a suite of new technologies that boost the in-car experience and offers a brand-new trim this year that buyers are sure to love. On top of these perks, the Suburban comes with new safety features, including Teen Driver, which allows parents to monitor their teen's driving habits.
With so many benefits and more, the Suburban is an excellent option for families. Read more about the SUV in our 2017 Chevy Suburban review below for further details.
Fans of the Suburban will notice the previously available LTZ trim level is missing this year. It has been replaced by the new top-of-the-line Premier, which sits alongside the LS and LT trims.
On the new Premier, buyers will find xenon headlights, Magnetic Ride Control suspension, a navigation system, ventilated/heated front seats, a 10-speaker Bose stereo system, 20-inch wheels and 12-way power front seats. The new model can also be equipped with second-row bucket seats just like the LT, which brings the seating down to seven.
Aside from the new trim, the 2017 Chevy Suburban in Springfield receives an updated version Chevy MyLink that comes with in-vehicle shopping apps and is available with a rear seat entertainment system. Front active aero shutters have also been added to the car to support its aerodynamics and two fresh paint options have infiltrated the color palette: Pepperdust Metallic and Blue Velvet Metallic.
A 5.3L V8 engine, generating 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, is outfitted on the Chevy Suburban. It's matched to a six-speed automatic transmission that supports its performance offerings. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available, with the former offering a 6,300-pound towing capacity and the latter delivering a 6,000-pound towing capacity.
A Max Trailering package, which has been highlighted in multiple 2017 Chevy Suburban reviews, is also available. It boosts the capacity by 2,000 pounds.
A Teen Driver system is standard on the new Suburban. It allows parents to monitor the teen's driving habits, including the car's max speed, distance travelled and number of active safety features enabled. Aside from this new component, Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking is now available across the lineup, enhancing safety.
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If you want a new car near Springfield, don't just look at the 2017 GMC Yukon, Nissan Armada and Ford Expedition; also view the alluring 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. You could find that it entirely meets your unique needs, with its five-star in-car technologies and other positive characteristics. Once you're through with our 2017 Chevrolet Suburban review and compare page, check out hot-off-the-press Chevrolet financing and leasing offers.
When you visit our Chevrolet dealership, you'll find offers on a huge range of new and quality used cars, including offers for the sought-after Chevrolet Suburban. Our point-by-point review makes it easy and fast for you to find the details you want, and we hope it is handy when it comes to making a stress-free vehicle purchase. We have a gigantic variety of incredible Chevrolet Suburban models at Reliable Chevrolet in Springfield, MO - drive one today. Are you interested to see it preceding your visit? Check out the included video to view its cabin and exterior.
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Report NEP-DGE-2007-09-30This is the archive for NEP-DGE, a report on new working papers in the area of Dynamic General Equilibrium. Christian Zimmermann issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
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- Krause, Michael & Lubik, Thomas A., 2007. "On-the-job search and the cyclical dynamics of the labor market," Discussion Paper Series 1: Economic Studies 2007,15, Deutsche Bundesbank.
- Krause, Michael & Lubik, Thomas A., 2007. "Does intra-firm bargaining matter for business cycle dynamics?," Discussion Paper Series 1: Economic Studies 2007,17, Deutsche Bundesbank.
- Felix Kubler & Karl Schmedders, 2007. "Non-parametric counterfactual analysis in dynamic general equilibrium," PIER Working Paper Archive 07-027, Penn Institute for Economic Research, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania.
- René Lalonde & Dirk Muir, 2007. "The Bank of Canada's Version of the Global Economy Model (BoC-GEM)," Technical Reports 98, Bank of Canada.
- Ken Hori, 2007. "Wage-Directed Job Match with Multiple Applications and Multiple Vacancies: The Optimal Job Application Strategy and Wage Dispersion," Birkbeck Working Papers in Economics and Finance 0711, Birkbeck, Department of Economics, Mathematics & Statistics.
- Fabio Milani, 2007. "Learning and Time-Varying Macroeconomic Volatility," Working Papers 070802, University of California-Irvine, Department of Economics.
- Ashot Tsharakyan, 2007. "Welfare Effects of Housing Price Appreciation in an Economy With Binding Credit Constraints," CERGE-EI Working Papers wp333, The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education - Economics Institute, Prague.
- David, DE LA CROIX & Frédéric DOCQUIER & Philippe, LIEGEOIS, 2007. "Income Growth in the 21st century : forecasts with an overlapping generations model," Discussion Papers (ECON - Département des Sciences Economiques) 2007029, Université catholique de Louvain, Département des Sciences Economiques.
- David Andolfatto, 2007. "Essential Interest-Bearing Money," Discussion Papers dp07-16, Department of Economics, Simon Fraser University.
- Raquel Fonseca Benito & Pierre-Carl Michaud & Thepthida Sopraseuth, 2007. "Entrepreneurship, Wealth, Liquidity Constraints and Start-up Costs," Working Papers 500, RAND Corporation.


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Previously unknown method of neurotransmission identified.
The neuronal gene Arc is essential for long-lasting information storage in the mammalian brain, mediates various forms of synaptic plasticity, and has been implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders. However, little is known about Arc's molecular function and evolutionary origins. Now, two independent studies from researchers at the University of Utah and the University of Massachusetts Medical School shows that Arc canRead more


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@edwonkkimmy Thanks for the shout out :-)
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@stevewclark @thingiverse congrats! The Morphi app looks good, did you design on an iPad, laptop or something else?
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ERS is one of Cincinnati's Top Work Places and has been for the past six years. At ERS, our mission is to enrich the lives of older adults in a person-centered, innovative and spiritually based way.
Take a closer look and discover for yourself what makes ERS so special. You will quickly find that it's the dedicated, talented and caring staff members who create and sustain a work environment that is positive, rewarding and fun.
Our culture is what makes us different. There is something really special happening within our communities and services. We are so proud to offer a workplace that truly celebrates the talents of our employees, while honoring them as individuals. It's really about whether employees feel inspired and are given room to do great things.
As a result, Episcopal Retirement Services offers some of the lowest staff turnover ratios and highest employee satisfaction scores in the industry. After all, when you love what you do, it shows!
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Thunder view: What Oklahoma is saying about the Nuggets
The Nuggets' Nene, apparently, is public enemy No. 1 in Oklahoma City.
At least that's what The Oklahoman is reporting as the teams prepare for Sunday's Game 1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs:
The target: Nene.
On a team that has its share of colorful characters to play the bad-guy role, the Nuggets center has become Public Enemy No. 1 in the Thunder Nation. First, he went toe-to-toe and forehead-to-forehead with Perkins, then he tussled with the Thunder big man again a few days later. Now, he's coming to town for a wild, wild Western Conference showdown.
The Oklahoman also reports that the Thunder is focused but confident:
If the Thunder felt any pressure from going into this year's playoffs with home-court advantage or heightened expectations, you couldn't tell from Friday's practice.
And finally, a strategic breakdown of the series. According to The Oklahoman, the Thunder has a plan to deal with Denver's speedy point guards:
The Thunder's answer for Denver's quick point guards? Russell Westbrook, Thabo Sefolosha and James Harden.
The Thunder has physical, big, athletic guards. Westbrook can match up with one of the Nugget point guards, and Sefolosha is versatile enough defensively that he often is assigned players as varied as Deron Williams to LeBron James.
"We just played our game, what we do defensively," Westbrook said. "We didn't worry what they were doing."


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Christmas Morning Tacos with Mornay Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Rumiano Original Jack Cheese Mornay Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Rumiano Medium Cheddar cheese grated
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups Milk
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 Corn tortillas For the Tacos
- 1/3 Cup Canola oil
- 1 pound bulk pork chorizo sausage cooked and drained
- 1 dozen scrambled eggs prepared
- 1 4 ounce can green chilies
- 1 cup Rumiano Original Jack Cheese
- 1 cup Rumiano Medium Cheddar cheese
- Salsa or pico de gallo
- Fresh cilantro
Servings: people
- 1. Prepare the Mornay Sauce by melting the butter in a medium saucepan. Add the flour and whisk until combined. Let bubble for one minute or until golden in color. Slowly whisk in the milk. Add the salt, pepper, and cheeses. Whisk to combine. Remove from heat, cover, and set aside. 2. Heat the canola oil in a skillet. Fry each tortilla for about a minute per side, just until they become slightly crisp. 3. Assemble the tacos by spooning a couple of Tablespoons of chorizo and eggs into each tortilla. Add a teaspoon of green chilies, and a generous sprinkle of the Jack and Cheddar cheeses. 4. Place on serving plates and drizzle with mornay sauce. 5. Serve with plenty of fresh salsa or pico de gallo, and fresh cilantro.
Recipe Notes
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When Obama Care was signed into law some people were up in arms loudly complaining that these provisions were unconstitutional and that no one should be forced to buy healthcare. Truthfully, even before the bill was signed, some politicians were already stirring the pot and making outrageous claims about the cost and imminent failures of Obama Care.
The real truth about the Affordable Care Act often depends on what television station is reporting the "facts." There is a huge Republican faction that still has an awful lot to say about Obama Care, and they started with some pretty big whoppers.
One of the biggest bones of contention with Obama Care is the tax penalty that will be incurred by those who do not obtain medical coverage. A very big deal was made out of this by the Republican contingent and it is, in fact, still a very popular subject of debate. The actual total for the tax penalty, however, is $1200 per year. The actual cost of an average health insurance policy for a healthy individual is well over $2500 per year, and the tax penalty would, in actuality, help pay for medical services for the uninsured.
And then there was the "death panel" incident. This mess was started by Sarah Palin, a Republican presidential hopeful, who tried to tell the American public that there were going to be special conferences comprised of people with the authority to decide who gets what treatment – ultimately having a God-like power over deciding who lives or dies. This is and always has been completely untrue and just another tactic to enflame the public and attempt to redirect their attention from the good things that Obama Care offers.
For the most part, the aspect of Obama Care that Democrats and Republicans argue over most frequently is the cost of these programs. The left says that Obama Care will shave $1 trillion off of the national debt by 2020. The right contends that this is false and the Affordable Care Act will actually add as much as $6 trillion to the deficit.
Truly, it's no wonder that the American public is still confused about these reforms. Three years later we are still wading through the political mulch to find the truth about Obama Care. The bottom line is that these programs are intended to save lives and improve the quality of life for those with illnesses.


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CANTON, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2012)—Brad Kuhn of Avon, Ind., found a fast outside line and drove to victory, the 21st of his career in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series, in the Tom Knowles Memorial on Saturday night at Spoon River Speedway.
Kuhn started fourth in the 30-lap feature on the three-eighths mile high-banked track and led the final 17 for his second POWRi win of the season. He finished three car lengths in front of Zach Daum of Pocohontas, Ill.
Davey Ray of Indianapolis led the opening 10 laps and Dillon Welch of Carmel, Ind., passed him with a slider in turns one and two on the 11th. Kuhn had been closing on both on the far perimeter and passed Ray for second on the 12th lap and Welch for the lead on the 14th.
"It looked like it might have been taking rubber up in turn four, but it may just have been tacky," Kuhn said. "There was just enough grip to shoot us forward, just enough to make a difference."
"The 57 (Kuhn) came out of nowhere," Ray, who finished third, said.
Kuhn's last win at Spoon River was in 2001 in the Midwest Auto Racing Association, a series replaced by POWRi in 2005.
"The first race I came to here in 2001, I won," Kuhn said. "I was second the next two years and I've had horrible, bad luck here every year until tonight. The race track hasn't always been good, but it was really nice tonight. There were two grooves."
Kuhn, who drove a Fontana-powered Spike for owners Bill Ecker and Amy Reisdorf, ranks second on the all-time POWRi win list to Brad Loyet's 33. The two-time (2006, '09) POWRi Midget champion also ranks second among the all-time starters with 139, seven less than Tim Siner of Dupo, Ill. Kuhn is the sole driver to have won a POWRi Midget feature in all of its eight seasons.
Dahm started 19th in his Fontana-powered Eagle and, using the inside line, climbed to second by the 17th lap. He briefly passed Kuhn at start/finish on the 22nd lap, but the caution came out and the restart reverted to the previous lap.
"I had him beat off turn four and was in front in (turns) one and two and the caution came out," Daum said. "That's not to say he couldn't have got me back.
"We were good on the bottom for the B (main, a qualifying race that put Daum into the feature) and we set the car up to try to run the bottom until it went away in the feature. I kept cranking the shocks on all four tires to tighten the car up. I passed a lot of cars. But after that red (lap 24), the right rear tire went away and I couldn't go like I had."
Second wasn't what Daum wanted.
"It's like kissing your sister, it sucks," Daum said. "It's never fun, but sometimes that's what you've got."
Ray's third in a Toyota-powered Spike was his best POWRi finish in six events this season. He's shifted his focus to developing 16-year-old Canadian Riley Emmel, who was 12th in the feature Saturday and has driven a Ray-owned car regularly in POWRi.
"I'm happy with the finish," Ray said. "We weren't quite there, but we were pretty good."
Championship leader Andrew Felker of Carl Junction, Mo., finished seventh and increased his points lead to 220 over second-place Brett Anderson of Belleville, Ill., with two races remaining. Anderson fell out after making contact with Tyler Thomas of Collinsville, Okla., and suffered a flat tire. He finished 20th.
POWRi has National Midget events on Sept. 29 at Macon (Ill.) Speedway and Oct. 6 at Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill.
POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series feature results (30 laps): 1. Brad Kuhn, 2. Zach Daum, 3. Davey Ray, 4. Tyler Robbins, 5. Jake Blackhurst, 6. Jeff Flescher, 7. Andrew Felker, 8. Colten Cottle, 9. Garrett Aitken, 10. Tim Siner, 11. Korey Wyant, 12. Riley Emmel, 13. Austin Brown, 14. Andy Malpocker, 15. Daniel Robinson, 16. Dillon Welch, 17. Andy Huston, 18. John Campbell, 19. Tyler Thomas, 20. Brett Anderson, 21. Danny Stratton, 22. Bubba Altig, 23. Robbie Ray.
For more information, go to www.POWRi.com.


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Roundtable Drafts Articles for a Common Cause Federation
Pittsburgh, PA -- The Common Cause Roundtable which represents nine orthodox Anglican jurisdictions and organizations in North America met in Pittsburgh August 16-18, 2006 to continue its unifying work. The Common Cause Roundtable Partners accomplished three major tasks:
• affirmed their Covenant Declaration;
• amended and approved the Theological Statement of the Common Cause Partnership; and,
• recommended the formation of the Common Cause Federation (CCF).
The Roundtable drafted and approved proposed articles to create the Common Cause Federation which would formalize the relationship of the partners and allow for other orthodox Anglican groups to apply for membership. The representatives at the meeting will now take the three above-mentioned documents back to their constituent bodies for approval and adoption. The approval process is likely to extend over the next 18 months. The texts of the Covenant Declaration and the Theological Statement are contained below and are available on the website of the Anglican Communion Network at www.acn-us.org. The text of the Articles of the Common Cause Federation will be available in mid-October.
One of the actions of the Common Cause Partners' meeting was to include the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA) as the ninth Roundtable Partner. In addition, the retired Archbishop of Southeast Asia, the Most Rev. Yong Ping Chung was the Bible teacher for the Roundtable meetings over the three day period. Bible teaching took a central place in shaping the work of the Common Cause Roundtable.
We intend by God's grace:
• to partner together in a renewed missionary effort in North America and beyond, driven by our passion for Jesus and His Gospel.
• to ensure an orthodox Anglican Province in North America that remains connected to a faithful global Communion.
• to create a unity in the essentials of our Anglican faith that respects our varied styles and expressions.
• to build trusting relationships marked by effective coordination, collaboration, and communication.
We believe and confess Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no one comes to the Father but by Him. Therefore, the Common Cause Partnership identifies the following seven elements as characteristic of the Anglican Way, and essential for membership:
We confess the canonical books of the Old and New Testaments to be the inspired Word of God, containing all things necessary for salvation, and to be the final authority and unchangeable standard for Christian faith and life.
We confess Baptism and the Supper of the Lord to be Sacraments ordained by Christ Himself in the Gospel, and thus to be ministered with unfailing use of His words of institution and of the elements ordained by Him.
We confess the godly historic Episcopate as an inherent part of the apostolic faith and practice, and therefore as integral to the fullness and unity of the Body of Christ.
We confess as proved by most certain warrants of Holy Scripture the historic faith of the undivided church as declared in the three Catholic Creeds: the Apostles', the Nicene, and the Athanasian.
Concerning the seven Councils of the undivided Church, we affirm the teaching of the first four Councils and the Christological clarifications of the fifth, sixth and seventh Councils, in so far as they are agreeable to the Holy Scriptures.
We receive The Book of Common Prayer as set forth by the Church of England in 1662, together with the Ordinal attached to the same, as a standard for Anglican doctrine and discipline, and, with the Books which preceded it, as the standard for the Anglican tradition of worship.
We receive the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion of 1562, taken in their literal and grammatical sense, as expressing the Anglican response to certain doctrinal issues controverted at that time, and as expressing the fundamental principles of authentic Anglican belief.
In all these things, the Common Cause Partnership is determined by the help of God to hold and maintain as the Anglican Way has received them the doctrine, discipline and worship of Christ.
"The Anglican Communion," Archbishop Geoffrey Fisher wrote, "has no peculiar thought, practice, creed or confession of its own. It has only the Catholic Faith of the ancient Catholic Church, as preserved in the Catholic Creeds and maintained in the Catholic and Apostolic constitution of Christ's Church from the beginning." It may licitly teach as necessary for salvation nothing but what is read in the Holy Scriptures as God's Word written or may be proved thereby. It therefore embraces and affirms such teachings of the ancient Fathers and Councils of the Church as are agreeable to the Scriptures, and thus to be counted apostolic. The Church has no authority to innovate: it is obliged continually, and particularly in times of renewal or reformation, to return to "the faith once delivered to the saints."
To be an Anglican, then, is not to embrace a distinct version of Christianity, but a distinct way of being a "Mere Christian," at the same time evangelical, apostolic, catholic, reformed, and Spirit-filled.
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"Following worthily in the tradition of Burton, Lawrence, Philby and Thomas, [Arabian Sands] is, very likely, the book about Arabia to end all books about Arabia." —The Daily Telegraph Arabian Sands is Wilfred Thesiger's record of his extraordinary journey through the parched "Empty Quarter" of Arabia. Educated at Eton and Oxford, Thesiger was repulsed by the softness and rigidity of Western life—"the machines, the calling cards, the meticulously aligned streets." In the spirit of T. E. Lawrence, he set out to explore the deserts of Arabia, traveling among peoples who had never seen a European and considered it their duty to kill Christian infidels. His now-classic account is invaluable to understanding the modern Middle East.
"The narrative is vividly written, with a thousand little anecdotes and touches which bring back to any who have seen these countries every scene with the colour of real life." —The Sunday Times (London)
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Leading up to the faculty ball each year there is always that frantic rush to find a dress. And every year I manage to leave to last minute, especially in the last 2 years where both dresses arrived on the day of the ball. Thank goodness they've fit.
This year was going to be different. I was going to find a dress early and not stress. I scoured the internet, through shops and even mum's wardrobe for a flattering floor length dress. No luck. They were either too expensive or just not flattering for my body shape. I was just about to give up and spend heaps of money on a dress I would not wear that often till I discovered Lulu*s after some late night Youtube watching (as many of us are guilty of) and decided to see what they had to offer.
They had styles which were different to what I have seen. Plus their prices were pretty reasonable. This especially applied to their many maxi dresses. Perfect. Exactly what I needed. Browsing the site was a charm. You could create wishlists and add items to them for later reference. My absolute favourite thing were the reviews. On most items you can see reviews made by other customers about the item. You can even see what kind of body shape they are and hence see if it is applicable to you and see what sizing is like. These helped so much in making decisions on items.
International shipping was not cheap so I messaged all my girlfriends and asked if any of them wanted/needed anything. About a week later the order was sent, nice and early in the month. It took them a couple of days of process the order and when they did, I was notified that one of Court's dresses was out of stock. Say what? Because of huge time differences between Aus and the U.S, it took about 3 days to sort this out and get it exchanged for something else.
When the package arrived, I was not too impressed with the packaging. I guess not much was needed considering they are clothes after all.
Go to buy: Clothes (especially dresses), The Balm, Butter London, Nyx
- Order date: 04/08/13
- Dispatch date: 09/08/13
- Aus arrival: 12/08/13
- Final arrival: 16/8/13
It is $25 flat rate international shipping. They recently came out with a promo code "worldwide" which will give you free shipping when you spend over $150. This was not available when we put through our order but we used a different code and actually saved more than this anyway. So with this kind of pricing, it is best if you order with a friend.
Returns seem easy to do, you log into your account and print off the slip for your item and then send it off.
I wanted to exchange one of my dresses because it was not completely flattering. So I emailed them about it and was told that I had to call them to organise this and exchanges were not able to be done via email or their website. When I asked about shipping, they said they'd "split it" with me. i.e. I pay for shipping the product back to them and they won't charge for shipping the other item to me. I still really liked this dress and did not hate it enough to a) call an international number and try to coordinate time zones to make it during an appropriate time b) pay for more expensive international shipping.
Reviews on most items, helps you decide
Some items not quite what the description says, but this can be overcome by reading the reviews
Good quality clothing
Expensive international shipping, if you don't want to spend $150
Reasonable prices
Must contact their U.S number to discuss exchanges
Wishlist option
Final thoughts:
We bought mostly dresses this time round but they do offer a selection of other items too. I'm curious to see how their (cheap) shoes fare and the Balm items. This is a great site for clothes shopping (especially dresses) and the quality is surprisingly good despite the price.
They are also located in the U.S so definitely allow time for processing and shipping if you are from overseas. But 2 weeks is not too bad considering the distance.
Be careful with what you choose because return/exchanges are expensive to do.
<3 Mary