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Richard Benton and Ben Lehner awarded EMBO Gold Medal 2016
Heidelberg, 25 May 2016 – EMBO is pleased to announce Richard Benton of the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and Ben Lehner of the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), Barcelona, Spain, as the recipients of the EMBO Gold Medal 2016. The EMBO Gold Medal, endowed with 10,000 Euro each, is awarded annually to young scientists for outstanding contributions to the life sciences in Europe. The award ceremony will take place on September 11, 2016, at the opening session of The EMBO Meeting in Mannheim, Germany.
Richard Benton was awarded the EMBO Gold Medal 2016 for his work on olfactory perception in insects. There are many similarities between the organizational structure of the neural systems underlying olfaction in insects and vertebrates. However, Richard Benton and his colleagues found that the molecular basis for recognizing smell is different. He showed that insect odorant receptors, the molecular detectors of scent, define a novel class of genes, with evolutionary roots in the common ancestor of animals and plants. He discovered a second family of odorant receptors – the fly's "second nose", as he called it – that belongs to a group of proteins previously thought to function only in the communication between neurons (1).
Building on these discoveries, Richard Benton expanded his research to related fields. "Richard Benton has been praised by the referees for his courage and perseverance in challenging dogma regarding odorant receptors, while also contributing to behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology," said Maria Leptin, EMBO Director. Insect olfaction provided an ideal model to explore the evolution of new genes as there is a strong pressure to cope with an ever-changing olfactory environment. In addition, Richard Benton and his group have made discoveries in the field of behavioral biology addressing, for example, how chemosensory and mechanosensory pathways interact to elicit collective behaviors (2).
Ben Lehner received the EMBO Gold Medal 2016 for his contributions to understanding the origins of phenotypic diversity in development and evolution. People differ from each other and this is, according to textbook knowledge, due to differences in genetics as well as environment. However, working with the roundworm C. elegans, Ben Lehner discovered another player in the game. Genetically identical worms grown in the same environment may nonetheless not look identical. He showed that this can be explained by stochastic variances in gene expression early in development (3). Extrapolating to humans, this means that it may not be possible to predict disease outcomes from genome analysis alone. Gene expression levels need to be taken into account.
Ben Lehner then continued on the general theme of genotype-phenotype relations, pursuing a diverse array of questions. "Ben Lehner has impressed the award committee with a very broad research interest, ranging from the genetics of cancer, to evolution, circadian oscillations, and the dynamics of gene expression networks," commented Maria Leptin. Part of his work has focused on the question why different cancers accumulate different mutations. Ben Lehner and his team found that regions of active gene expression have a lower mutation rate due to a repair mechanism that works more efficiently in these regions (4).
- Benton et al. (2009). Cell 136(1): 149–162. doi:10.1016/j.cell.2008.12.001
- Ramdya et al. (2015) Nature 519(7542): 233–236. doi:10.1038/nature14024.
- Burga, Casanova, Lehner (2011). Nature 2011 480(7376):250-3. doi: 10.1038/nature10665
- Supek, Lehner (2015). Nature 521(7550): 81–84. doi:10.1038/nature14173
Career stages
Richard Benton obtained his PhD in biology from the University of Cambridge in 2003. During his post-doctoral research at the Rockefeller University, New York, he was supported by EMBO and Helen Hay Whitney Foundation fellowships. In 2007, he started his own research group at the Center for Integrative Genomics at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, where he became Associate Professor in 2012. He has received several awards, including the Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology (2009) and is a member of the EMBO Young Investigator Programme.
Ben Lehner received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2004. He did his post-doctoral research in the group of Andrew Fraser at The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. In 2006, he moved to the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, where he became a group leader at the EMBL-CRG Systems Biology Research Unit. He has been named ICREA (Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies) Research Professor in 2009 and AXA Professor of risk prediction in age-related diseases in 2014. He has received, amongst others, the Eppendorf Prize for Young European Investigators (2013) and the Liliane Bettencourt Prize for Life Sciences (2016) and was named EMBO Young Investigator in 2010.
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text: Recognizing and Supporting Rigor in the Classroom Renee' Yates [email protected] www.reneeyates2math.com 1 Targets… I can… Recognize and experience rigor in a math classroom - do a little math Ask different questions when visiting classrooms Support the shift in changing perception of rigor 2 What is Rigor? Chocolate A preparation of the seeds of cacao, roasted, husked, and ground, often sweetened and flavored, as with vanilla. Rigor Strictness, severity, harshness, hardship 3 Experience – Ask yourself • What did it look, feel, sound like? • What was I doing? • What did others do (if anything) to create that experience for me? 4 Cats and Kittens N-Q Reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems F-LE – Construct and compare linear, quadratics, and exponential models and solve problems. 5 Have you ever had this conversation? 6 Interpreting Distance-Time Graphs… • 2/3 into a unit of study • Students should have had experience with… 8.F Use functions to model relationships between quantities 7 P-8 P-9 Matching Cards • Take turns at matching pairs of cards. You may want to take a graph and find a story that matches it. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a story and find a graph that matches it. • Each time you do this, explain your thinking clearly and carefully. If you think there is no suitable card that matches, write one of your own. • Place your cards side by side on your large sheet of paper, not on top of one another, so that everyone can see them. • Write your reasons for the match on the cards or the poster just as we did with the example in class. Give explanations for each line segment. • Make sure you leave plenty of space around the cards as, eventually, you will be adding another card to each matched pair. P-10 Steps to Concept Focused Lesson… • Students work solo on pre-assessment task. • Teacher takes up work and provides class feedback and intentional grouping of students. • Students work in collaborative groups on a different but related task – usually a card sort type. • Teacher facilitates groups, takes notes, asks questions to whole class or groups (engineers effective discussion) • Students revisit original task to revise. 11 A visit to a mathematics classroom: What do you see when you go into the mathematics classrooms in your building or district? What (and whom) do you hear when you go into the mathematics classrooms in your building or district? 12 A Common Definition Of "Rigor" Rigor is not • • • • Harder Failing students More work Student responsibility (their fault if they don't get it, they should work harder) Rigor is • Cognitively demanding • Opportunities for deeper connections • Application of skills, processes • Student responsibility (they have understanding of where they are in relation to target and know how to get help to get there) 13 What Research Says About Rigor (TIMMS Video Study, 1993) • Most time in US math classes is spent practicing mathematical procedures and reteaching • The key feature of success is that students engage in "productive struggle" with mathematics concepts and procedures. 14 Teachers at Their Best 15 CHETL Section 3 16 Framework for Teaching • Domain 1 – Planning and Preparation – 1C Setting Instructional Outcomes • Domain 2- Classroom Environment • Domain 3- Instruction 17 They require students to apply what theyto know Questions askabout aboutMoving the classroom: around the mathematics classroom asking • Who is doing of question the talking? 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Direct, inclassroom support works best for initiating, honing, and adapting new instructional strategies. • Training must be done with teachers rather than to teachers, and this takes a team. 24 Change Paradigms Everybody on the bus! A few key people in the car! 25 The Leader's Job 1. Who gets in the car? 2. In what order? 3. To what destination? Good news: Others can drive as well, but the leader has to know the destination and provide clear directions. 26 So, who gets in the car first? • Initiators (3-10%) • Earlier Adopters (15%) • Later Adopters (60-82%) • Resisters (15%) 27 Teachers working together with their leader not only have support to change but also gain a high level of commitment to execute change. Collegiality is a break from the isolation of teachers working and learning on their own. Collegiality is a professional interaction among teachers and leaders with the purpose of learning from each other to develop expertise together. 28 What's happening in the car? • Planning lessons/assessments collaboratively. • Watching and discussing each others' classroom lessons. • Learning about the content standards and standards for practice together. • Planning and trying out strategies, questions, etc. and discussing the results. • Developing, using, and refining instruments to assess their own teaching and their students' learning. • Analyzing data. (not just state assessment data!) 29 What does this mean for you? • You must be in classrooms. You can't lead classroom change if you don't see, know, or take part in what is going on there! • You need a leadership team. • Team means learning together and shared leadership. 30 AND… Focus on student action and learning that results from teacher action. 31 Where is everybody? Initiators Early Adopters Late Adopters Resisters 32 What do we do with the resistors? 33 Rational Emotional 34 The Rider Weaknesses Strengths • Can easily be overpowered • by the elephant • • Tends to overanalyze or • overthink things Ability to think long-term Ability to plan Ability to think beyond the moment The Elephant Weaknesses • Lazy and skittish • Looking for a quick payoff Strengths • Fierce emotion/dedication • Energy to get things done 35 How do we make a shift to rigor into mathematics classrooms K-12? 36 So, if you want to change behavior: • Direct the rider. What looks like resistance is often a lack of clarity. So provide crystal clear directions. • Motivate the Elephant. What looks like laziness is often exhaustion. The rider can't get his way by force for very long. Engage people's emotional side. • Shape the Path. What looks like a people problem is often a situation problem. 37 Many educators work within the framework of what is expected. It is safe and it is what people are used to doing. Unfortunately, this is not where needed change in education will come from. A new conception of teaching and learning cannot be developed within this framework. The teaching gap will persist. The bridge to improving teaching methods will crack. Closing the Teaching Gap Donald B. Bartalo, 2012 38 Revisit Rigor Conversation 39 Targets… I can… Recognize and experience rigor in classrooms - do a little math Ask different questions when visiting classrooms Support the shift in changing perception of rigor 40 Contact Me Renee' Yates, NBCT Kentucky Department of Education [email protected] www.reneeyates2math.com 41 References Switch by Chip Heath & Dan Heath Teaching Matters Most by Thomas M. McCann, Alan C. Jones, Gail A. Aronoff Closing the Teaching Gap- Coaching for Instructional Leaders by Donald B. Bartalo Formative Assessment Lessons http://map.mathshell.org/materials/lessons.php 42

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If you already hold a South Australian Public Library card our library team can review your account and update your details to ensure all is in readiness for you to start utilising the 'One Card' network.
If not, then becoming a library member is easy!
You can either join at one of our branches or online. We ask you to provide some form of photographic identification which includes your name and address, such as a valid Driver's Licence. If you don't have this, then two forms of personal identification with your name and address are required. This could be a Health Care Card, utilities bill or council notice.
If you are under 18 years you will need to have your Registration Form completed and signed by a parent or guardian.
The Charles Sturt Library Service is now a part of South Australia's 'One Card' network. If you are a member of another South Australian Public Library on the 'One Card' network we invite you to browse and borrow from our collection. However, if you are a member of another library and recently moved into the City of Charles Sturt area, we encourage you to let our friendly library team know so we can update your account details on our state wide database.


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Shoes Ranger GSG9 - S with height of upper equal to 18,5 cm. They are equipped with a system that provides the "pumping" of fresh air to interior part of boot during each movement (moist air is released, and fresh flows through openings in the upper part of the shoe). "Sun Reflect" reduces the heating effect of the upper leather by direct sunlight. Sunlight is reflected by the leather, keeping the leather and the feet cooler. In addition, the shoes have a removable, quick-drying moisture-absorbing insole that can be washed. DAVOS sole provides excellent protection and stability, it is resistant to oil, petrol and high temperatures. It is also equipped in kevlar insert which is puncture-resistant.
Brand-new product in original packaging. There's a manufacturer's warranty for 12 months.
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Shoes in sizeS from 12,5 to 15 are 20% more expensive due to higher prices of these sizes at manufacturer.
Shoes HAIX ® is an intelligent footwear that adapt to the foot, evaporate excess moisture, do not get wet and create a comfortable environment for feet regardless of external conditions!


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19 Mayıs Atatürk'ü Anma Gençlik ve Spor Bayramımız Kutlu Olsun!
19 May the Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day[1] (Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve spor Bayramı), is an annual Turkish national holiday celebrated on May 19 to commemorate Mustafa Kemal's landing at Samsun on May 19, 1919, which is regarded as the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence in the official historiography.
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text: In-Fisherman - July 30, 2012 Preseason Trip Planning Bass fishermen tend to experience a bit of a lull during midwinter. Even though the water's open throughout the southern states, not many boats are on the water in January and February. Most of those on the water belong to snowbirds who have flown south. To them, a 30F or 40F day provides a welcome respite from the relentless northern winter.Walleye anglers, meanwhile, don't experience winter hibernation. They always have somewhere to fish, be it on ice or the flowing water of a major river. Early ice fishing in December and early January can be red-hot -- action wise. Many northern rivers tend to solidify in January, however, precluding most open water walleye angling. By late January, the early ice boom settles into midwinter gloom, as everyone awaits those first forays in late February and March when rivers once again shed their icy coat and fishing below dams is ripe for clusters of big prespawn walleyes moving upstream.In other words, walleye anglers have a narrow window of opportunity around about February to get organized, reorganized, and to plan and prepare for the coming season. If you're not already heading south for prespawn reservoir walleyes, invest at least some of your downtime in a bit of R & R research and reservations.Late January through April is sport show season, the perfect opportunity to attend consumer shows, talk to resorters and guides, gather information from state or provincial fisheries personnel and, in general, ask a lot of questions and stuff shopping bags with brochures. Attend fishing seminars, talk to the presenters, visit with other anglers, join a fishing club, to get the lowdown on hot prospects for the coming season. If you're not fishing, you can at least be thinking and talking about fishing. Back home, sift through your information and follow up on promising leads. Write letters. Make phone calls. Visit websites on the Internet. Research. Begin making a hit list of potential new places you'd like to fish, along with prime times of year and recommended tackle. If you're planning a fly in to a distant Canadian outpost, don't automatically swallow everything the owner tells you; all waters don't abound with I 10 pound walleyes. Ask for references from past customers, and give them a call to determine if their experience matches the levels proclaimed by the outfitter not just the caliber of fishing, but the competency of guides and the quality of the facility, services, food, boats, and equipment. Get suggestions for what to bring and what to leave at home.Popular well run camps with good fishing fill early. So make your decision and reserve your preferred dates well in advance, to allow you and your buddies plenty of time to plan, anticipate, gather and pack, avoiding a mad scramble at the last minute, and maximizing your odds for a successful and memorable trip, where the only surprises surface on the end of your line.Trip planning to public access waters typically don't require as much of an advance commitment, unless facilities are limited or you want to stay at a specific resort or lodge. Otherwise, choose a general time frame, stay in touch with knowledgeable locals to see when the hot bite kicks in, and make your final arrangements at the last minute. This works great when you're self sufficient and are dealing with a small group of anglers; bigger groups are more difficult to mobilize at the last moment.If you require a guide, however, book early. Good guides with an established clientele tend to fill early, with prime times sometimes reserved a year in advance by repeat customers. Given a choice, however, that's normally the guide in you want. If you wait until the last moment, you're limited to whoever is available through the local bait shop or resort. A guide with an embarrassingly free schedule calls into question his performance reputation, unless he's just starting out in the business. Then you roll the dice and takes 'yer chances. No one can control the weather, fluctuations in forage and gamefish populations, or other natural factors that might influence the success of your trip. The best you can do is maximize your odds in advance come prepared. Properly chosen and planned, your hosts, facilities, and services will do the same. At that point, all you need are the bites to cap off a memorable vacation. With the odds in your favor, don't forget to brine your camera and lots of film. GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing. Sign Me Up


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Star Wars MashupsPosted: May 30, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
Two Star Wars posts in a row? Sure! Lucasfilm just introduced Star Wars mashups – basically they're licensing clips from the movie to fans who want to mess around with them (with major restrictions). In an era where fair use is under attack, this is a healthy breath of fresh air. Lucasfilm has been quite progressive about this for a while, when they introduced a fan film hosting service (although infamously zealous about their copyrights).
Here are some more stories on the topic:
For a much more negative view on the Lucasfilm decision, read the Madisonian (don't know much about the site, but it looks interesting). They argue that by authorizing, but also limiting, what can be used in the parody clips, Lucasfilm is actually undermining fair use, since legally one can use any clip for parody purposes. There's definitely some truth to this, but with the many copyright holders behaving as if fair use doesn't even exist, Lucasfilm's is a welcome move.
Happy (Belated) Birthday, Star Wars!Posted: May 28, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized 1 Comment
Sometimes it's hard to blog not when you don't have anything to write about, but when there's so much going on that it's impossible to pick something. Also, when you have no time or energy to blog in the first place.
That said, I would be remiss in not mentioning that Friday was the 30th anniversary of the original Star Wars movie. Here's to 30 more! I'm not sure what that means either.
p.s. I'm starting a new job tomorrow – wish me luck!
Lawsuits, Lawsuits, Lawsuits – Part 2Posted: May 14, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
Here's an interesting comment in Slashdot about frivolous lawsuits (comment author). I think it makes a lot of sense, and at the very least, food for thought:
I think it's high time we had lawsuit reform.
Reform #1: If lawsuit is deemed frivolous, plaintiff pays for defendant's legal fees, court costs, and some penalty to be divvied between the court and the defendant(s).
Reform #2: Neither party is allowed to spend more on legal fees and/or time spent, in the case of pro bono.
Reform #3: If a plaintiff has had 3 lawsuits deemed frivolous, they are barred from suing for one year. A fourth is 5 years. A fifth is 10 years.
Reform #4: A lawyer who's had 3 or more lawsuits dismissed for frivolity is suspended for one year. A fourth is grounds for disbarment. A fifth is automatic disbarment.
Lawsuits, Lawsuits, LawsuitsPosted: May 14, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized 2 Comments
Seems like everyone's suing somebody these days…
And the biggest lawsuit of all time:
(Un)Happy HarassmentPosted: May 8, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
I heard something quite weird today. A friend of mine recently celebrated a happy occasion (a Simcha, in Hebrew) in his family. Unlike many Orthodox Jews, however, he and his wife refrained from posting the news on OnlySimchas.com*. In his words, "We don't want our lives up on OnlySimchas". But in my friend's case, someone decided to post the news for them, despite their wishes. Apparently this person (or persons) keeps posting the news, even bumping up the date to make sure it stays on the front page. It could be someone well-meaning who wants to share the news, and doesn't know about my friend's feelings on the matter, or a creepy jerk who has it in for my friend. It could be the same person persistently putting it up, or different people who hear the news, and don't understand why it's not already on the site. Or maybe it was just a technical glitch?
I've heard of OnlySimchas jokes ("Wedding of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie!") and OnlySimchas spam ("Birth of Low Prices at FooMart!"), but this is the first I've heard of OnlySimchas harassment. My friend seems to think it's common, but it seems to be a pretty weird way to harass someone. Although I could see how someone might want to mess with their ex by posting a fake "engagement" with pictures of the once happy couple. Hmmm – this could be a dangerous avenue of contemplation… I think I'll stop there.
Yitzi On EntropyPosted: May 8, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
It looks like I got Yitzi thinking – that's always dangerous… And he just had a kid! How does he have time to think? (Seriously speaking, I'd like to publicly wish Yitz a huge mazel tov on the birth of his first son :-D). Here's a taste:
People like to think of entropy as a force in nature that is slowly ripping everything apart. Entropy is the force that works towards spreading energy evenly throughout the whole universe. Since we, as created beings, are pockets of a relatively large amount of energy packed into a relatively small space, it would seem that Entropy has it in for us.
Entropy, rather than being seen as a destructive force, can be seen as an overly benevolent force: It is trying to evenly distribute God's blessing throughout the cosmos with complete impartiality. Entropy is actually the extreme expression of God's Kindness. Really, why should any space in the universe be devoid of God's light? Why should any space in the universe get preferential treatment over any other? Such is the logic behind the unbending Kindness inherent in Entropy.
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Usual heads up for Yitzi's blog – it's fairly heavy Jewish mysticism, so you may find his post challenging if you're not up to speed on the terminology.
p.s. I still think "Entropy has it in for us", but Yitzi does make a convincing argument otherwise.
It's Going To Take How Long?Posted: May 7, 2007 Filed under: Uncategorized Leave a comment
I recently got this in an e-mail from Verizon:
Dear Customer,
Thank you. We have received your enrollment form for the Recurring Credit Card Payment option.
Your credit card billing should begin within 60 days of this date.
Ummm are they using internet over carrier pigeons?
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We are an Opening and Affirming church that is a diverse community forming a united congregation, seeking to grow in faith, share it with others, and serve God's people wherever the need is present. We are living God's love and ALL are invited!!
10 am Worship Service Fellowship and Refreshments to Follow Nursery Care provided 10:15 Children's Christian Formation
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Phone: 804.358.9291
Sunday parking is available at the VCU deck located at Broad and Harrison Streets. You will receive a ticket to access parking. Shuttle service will be available 1 hour before service to transport members and guests from the parking lot to church and at the church following service and coffee hour.
At church you will be given a bar code to use as you exit the parking lot, so you do not pay for parking.
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The speciality of Indian cuisine lies in its rich & tempting aroma of the dishes. Garam masala pwd is a spice blend and it holds a prime place in imparting flavor to the dishes. Almost in every Indian household, garam masala pwd is a must in kitchen shelf. I always prefer to go with homemade version rather than store bought ones. Check out this easy video recipe to make one of the best garam masala pwd at your home.
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- Bay leaf - 20 g
- Cinnamon - 20 g
- Cloves - 20 g
- Green cardamom - 20 g
- Nugmeg - 10 g
- Javithri / Mace - 10 g
- Black cardamom - 10 g
- Star anise - 10 g
- Saunf / fennel - 20 g
- Cumin seeds - 15 g
- Coriander seeds - 20 g
- Heat a frypan.
- Add all the ingredients and roast in low flame.
- Roast till good aroma arises from the spices or approximately 5 mins.
- Turn off flame.
- Let it cool.
- Add the spices to blender and grind to smooth pwd.
- Aromatic homemade garam masala pwd is ready.
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Vitol head wants an overhaul of the Brent Oil Price Benchmark
18 February 2014 Last updated at 23:00
Oil boss urges overhaul of Brent oil price benchmark
By Jamie Robertson
The head of the world's largest oil trading firm has called for an overhaul of the Brent Crude benchmark oil price.
Ian Taylor, the chief executive of Vitol, says Brent is no longer efficient as a price and should include other global oil grades.
A leading oil analyst at Citigroup, Seth Kleinman, has also called Brent a "broken" benchmark.
Platts, the price reporting agency, says change may be necessary, but not yet.
Brent crude is taken from a basket of just four streams of crude taken from the North Sea and the price is dependent on a limited number of factors.
Generally, the price is resilient because of declining North Sea oil supply, the redirecting of Russian supplies from Europe towards Asia, and increasing demand for North Sea oil from China and South Korea wishing to diversify their supply chains.
Inefficient Benchmark
Seth Kleinman of Citigroup said: "I would not say that it is massively misleading. It's not that the world is awash with oil and Brent [doesn't fall].
"But when you do get softness in the Asia markets, when you do get a big surge in Brazilian production, when you do see the US imports dropping off a cliff because shale oil production is going through the roof, Brent doesn't seem to move at all. Nothing moves the needle."
Mr Taylor told the International Petroleum Week conference in London he was "extremely concerned about the role of benchmarks".
"We, as an industry, have a major problem here that we need to solve," he said.
He said that Brent should include grades of oil from round the world including Africa, Khazakhstan, Algeria and, possibly, Russia.
Norwegian production
Platts has said it is looking to add Norwegian production to the Brent benchmark price. Norway is planning to invest $8bn in the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea, but it will not come on stream until 2019.
Jorge Montepeque, Platts editorial director of its market reporting division, told a news conference this week:"We need to add similar grades from outside the region over the next two to five years if the new Norwegian production is not significant,"
The issue is increasingly sensitive as the European Commission has started to investigate the setting of physical oil prices as part of its programme of investigations into benchmarks such as Libor.
Last year, it raided the offices of Platts as well as some of the world's biggest oil companies including Shell, BP and Statoil.
Mr Kleinman said that the resilience of the Brent price meant that speculators would buy into any price falls and be certain that it would rise quickly. He said: "It's a lot easier to move this market up than down, and all in all it's a contract that doesn't reflect the ups and downs of supply and demand."


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The correctly chosen and properly operated Oxygen Supply System is one of the most important requirements for safe and efficient ozone therapy.
Oxygen gas can be released to Medical Ozone Generators of Medozons series from central oxygen network or oxygen tank. As oxygen source can be also used oxygen concentrators (for external ozone therapy) or electrochemical generators of oxygen. The most important requirement for safe and efficient ozone therapy is the use of ultra-pure medical oxygen referred to oxygen gas with guaranteed purity of 99,9% and higher.
For proper function of Medical Ozone Generators of Medozons series the Oxygen Supply System should be equipped with an Oxygen Pressure Reducer adjustable from 0,3 to 1,5 bar (atm) or Oxygen Flow Regulator providing an output up to 5 L/min.
Oxygen Extra Purification Filter
Oxygen used in practice may contain micro-quantities of technical oils, moisture etc, thus extra purification of oxygen through a built-in carbon filter at the oxygen inlet port of ozone generator can be of great importance.
The filter used in Medical Ozone Generators of Medozons series ensures rough and fine purification of oxygen as well as its drying, and the ozonization chamber receives therefore guaranteed pure oxygen.
Autonomous Oxygen Supply System
Designed for delivering medical oxygen of required quality to Medical Ozone Generators of Medozons series.
The system includes: 2L flask, handle/stand, pressure reducer, flow regulator, manometer. The system is equipped with an adapter for oxygen filling from an external flask and a clamp for fixation of oxygen hose.
The reducer is adjusted for proper work pressure of Medical Ozone Generators of Medozons series and constant oxygen flow-rate of 0,5 L/min and does not require any additional regulation.
Important Note!
Medical Ozone Generators of Medozons series supplied with oxygen from this system should be operated at ozone/oxygen flow-rate of 0,25 or 0,5 Liter per minute.
How to Fill the Autonomous Oxygen Supply System
In spite of simple filling procedure, it should be done by a technician familiar with the safety requirements for use of pressurized vessels.
1. To fill the autonomous oxygen supply system use the adapter. For assembly use paronit insertions.
2. Remove the plug and fasten the adapter. Make sure that the valve of the system is closed.
3. Fasten the adapter onto a 40L oxygen flask, using a spanner tighten thread connections.
4. First open the valve of the oxygen system, then the valve of the big flask. Oxygen is conveyed from the flask to the oxygen system. The filling process is finished after whistle of "conveying" oxygen has stopped. Close the valve of the big flask, then the valve of the oxygen system. Disconnect the adapter.
5. Install the manometer (do not forget the insertion). The manometer shows residual oxygen pressure in the flask.
6. Connect the oxygen hose to the outlet of the oxygen system, use a PVC tube with diameter 6mm included into the connection set of each ozone generator of Medozons series, fix the connection with the clamp.
7. Connect the other end of the oxygen hose to the inlet of the ozone generator. The work place of ozone therapy practitioner is ready.
8. For oxygen delivery open the valve of the oxygen system.
9. The work place of ozone therapy practitioner, fitted out with the autonomous oxygen supply system.
Important Note!
The valve of the oxygen supply system should be opened for 2-3 minutes before work to make sure that the gas supply system of the ozone generator is filled with oxygen.
Important Note!
Rotation of coloured parts of the reducer is forbidden because this can result in disturbances of regulation made by the manufacturer and failure of the unit.


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Agriturismo Torre Galli - Resort & Restaurant with sea view over the hills of Tropea
Torre Galli is an ancient country house situated on the hills near Tropea in a property of 18 acres, 350mt above sea level with view of sea.
We offer agritouristic hospitality in a contest that has in it testimonies of the rural world: an olive growing, a luxurious lemon growing, a small mediterranean wood, original rustics.
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Calabria is characterized by a great variety of beautiful landscapes that are constantly changing.
On an imposing sandstone cliff, in a magnificent position between the Gulf of St. Eufemia and Gioia Tauro, stands Tropea, one of the most picturesque and artistically interesting towns of the province of Vibo Valentia.
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Invitation to the 85th Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada(PDAC)in 2018
Profile: PDAC is one of the largest and the most important comprehensive commercial mining exhibitions in this world. It has been successively held for 85 times since 1932. The 86th PDAC is scheduled to be held in Toronto, Canada from March 5th to March 8th, 2018.
PDAC consists of three parts which are international meetings, commercial service exhibitions on mining prospecting, investment and communication exhibitions on mining prospecting. Experts in mineral prospecting and development areas coming from all over the world will participate this conference. Large transnational mining corporations will seek investment opportunities and collect resources and information for their future development. Junior prospecting companies will publish the latest developments of their projects to attract investors, striving to promote the development of their projects.
Mining prospecting and consulting corporations, drilling corporations, laboratories, physical- chemistry prospecting corporations, providers of geological prospecting instruments, software development corporations for prospecting, helicopter or fixed wing corporations, field equipment corporations providing service for mining prospecting will show their best services and actively promote their new technologies and ideas. Besides, experts from capital operation authorities having important effect on promoting commercial mining prospecting such as stock exchanges, securities companies, investment banks, will gather here to promote the development and cooperation of mining commercial prospecting projects. Meanwhile, mining medias such as mining prospecting commercial websites, mining magazines and mining newspaper will participate this conference to promote commercial geological prospecting and seek business opportunities. Apart from that, representatives from different countries will gather here to discuss regional cooperation and attract mining prospecting investment.
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Time: From March, 5th to March, 8th, 2018
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Committee: Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
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To promote sustainable livelihoods for rural poor, especially womenfolk through provision of financial and technical support in an integrated manner.
Improved access to affordable Micro Credit, insurance, livelihood, health, education services, food, water and sanitation.
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The USSF has now given the NASL provisional second division status for 2011.
The league will still have to meet certain commitments, mainly to do with the ownership of the teams for 2011, in order to keep this status.
Surprisingly, it has then been announced that NASL clubs will not be included in the 2011 Open Cup. Apparently, it is too late in the procedure to change plans and include the five USA based NASL clubs in the draw.
The Open Cup will start in June with 40 clubs, 8 from the MLS, all 11 USA based clubs in USL-Pro, 9 from the USL's Premier Development League, 3 from the National Premier Soccer League, 8 further clubs fron the USASA, and one more from "club soccer". Each competition holds its own qualification process.


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Hidden Grounds Makes a Fourth Stop in Hoboken
A new addition to the Mile Square City is Hidden Grounds Coffee, a coffee shop dedicated to providing state of the art beverages for those who want to try something out of the ordinary."After opening two locations in such areas like New Brunswick and Jersey City, Hoboken was the right next step for us," said Anand Patel, Co-owner of Hidden Grounds Coffee. "The energy of the town is just unbelievable."[caption id="attachment_14509" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Photo Credit: Hidden Grounds Coffee[/caption]Patel and his businesses partner Spoorthi Kumar are the founders of Hidden Grounds Coffee. Prior to launching their first cafe, both Patel and Kumar worked for Johnson & Johnson straight after college. Although they worked for such a respectable company, the duo felt there was so much more they could do with their lives. "After talking about it with our friends for years, we decided to one day drive down Easton Ave in New Brunswick, NJ to check out places to lease," said Patel. "Our impulse led us to sign the lease for the place the very next day."The lease for the space was signed and Patel and Kumar weren't sure what type of business they were going to launch or what products they were going to sell. Both of them discussed their different interests as well as curiosities and once they did so, Patel and Kumar decided to sell coffee."Since our first location is in the basement, tucked away from the main street, we decided to call it Hidden Grounds," said Patel. Ever since then, Hidden Grounds began to expand.[caption id="attachment_14513" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
Image Credit: Hidden Grounds Coffee[/caption]"All of our locations are designed very differently from one another," stated Patel. "They all follow a theme we decide on before we embark on a journey to construct the place."Although all locales have the same name, Patel mentioned that the Hidden Grounds expression is that a single customer should be able to go to all four locations in a single day and still feel like they went to four different coffee shops. "Besides that, we usually add a new category of food or drinks at each of our new shops," he said. "This time, we are planning on something special around food."[caption id="attachment_14511" align="aligncenter" width="600"]
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Image Credit: Hidden Grounds Coffee[/caption]"Out of this, the most popular is the Rose Chai, which is something we've grown up drinking in India," said Patel. "We've taken the experience of drinking this from our childhood and infused it with some modern garnishing like pistachios."Hidden Grounds Coffee will be located at 700 Garden Street and is planning on opening its doors later this month, once all licenses are approved. If interested, the coffee shop is also hiring and you can apply using the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/JBLcq69iNcM80Y4O2.


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Shopping for new friends whose positive influence may help you stay on track meeting your health goals? Take a gander at your new-friend prospects' interests on Facebook before sealing the new amistad with a pinky swear.
The higher the percentage of people in a city, town or neighborhood that have Facebook interests suggesting active, healthy lifestyles, the lower the area's obesity rate. Likewise, areas that have a large percentage of people with TV-related interests tend to have higher rates of obesity, finds a new Boston Children's Hospital survey that compared geo-tagged Facebook user data with health-survey results.
Researchers obtained aggregated Facebook user interest data, as in what users post to their timeline and what they like and share with others on Facebook, from users across the country and in various New York City neighborhoods. They then compared the number of users interested in TV and those interested in healthy activities to the results from two types of phone surveys that recorded geo-tagged data on body mass index, which is considered a reliable measure of obesity.
This showed a link between Facebook interests and obesity rates. For example, obesity rates were 12 percent lower in locations in the U.S., such as Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where the highest percentage of Facebook users noted an interest in activities compared to where the lowest percent of people who showed an interest in activities, such as Kansas City, Mo.
The obesity rate in the location with the highest percentage of users with television-related interests nationally (Myrtle Beach, S.C.) was 3.9 percent higher than the location with the lowest percentage.
"The data show that in places where Facebook users have more activity-related interests, there is a lower prevalence of obesity and overweight," said Rumi Chunara, PhD, of Boston Children's Hospital's Informatics Program (CHIP), in a statement. "They reveal how social media data can augment public health surveillance by giving public health researchers access to population-level information that they can't otherwise get."
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This couple heard us when we played for their friends' 30th Birthday party locally.
It's a great responsibility to be part of someone's special day and we work hard to make sure it's as perfect as it can be. We're always delighted to get bookings from people who've heard us at another event. It proves we did our job well and performed a good mix of songs and entertainment.
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August 25, 2015: The #FIRST #International Laughter Yoga Festival @ #Bengaluru became a nexus of Cultural Diversity, Emotional Bonding, Knowledge Sharing, Exchange of Ideas and much more. While V fully capitalized on the opportunity of learning and sharing new exercises, wellness programs backed by proven scientific researches and moments of camaraderie, she also joined the IT coders at Tarento in decoding their health and happiness during a Laughter Yoga Session facilitated by HerSecondInnings.


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A crew of nine Puerto Ricans were flying an Air National Guard C-130 into retirement in Arizona when it crashed onto a highway in Georgia on Wednesday, and authorities said there are no survivors. The plane crashed onto state highway 21 moments after taking off from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, narrowly missing people on the ground and sending an orange and black fireball into the sky.
The Lockheed C–130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C–130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft.
A Puerto Rico Air National Guard plane crashed in Savannah, Ga. shortly after takeoff on Wednesday, killing nine people aboard the aging aircraft headed toward its retirement.
The plane, a WC-130 weather reconnaissance and cargo plane from Puerto Rico's 156th Airlift Wing, has been in Savannah for maintenance and was bound for Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona to be decommissioned. Maj. Paul Dahlen of the Puerto Rico National Guard told CNN that five crew members and four passengers were aboard.
An Air Force spokeswoman said the aircraft crashed at about 11:30 a.m., exploding into black smoke and flames beside a road near the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. Isabelo Rivera, Adjutant General of Puerto Rico's National Guard, told the Associated Press that it's too early to say what caused the accident. The military is investigating, the Air Force said in a statement, and the names of the dead will be released once their next of kin are told.
"This pains us," Rivera said. "Most of [the families] already know and have come to the base."
CBS reported that the plane was one of the oldest C-130s still flying, at more than 60 years old. Rivera said two of the five like it in the Puerto Rico National Guard are out of use because they need maintenance.
"The planes that we have in Puerto Rico — it's not news today that they are the oldest planes on inventory," Rivera said.
The WC-130 — a modified version of the "Hercules" — is commonly called a "hurricane hunter." Two such planes were deployed by the 156th Airlift Wing last September to help rescue more than 1,000 Americans from Caribbean islands during Hurricane Irma, according to the Air National Guard.
Days later, Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, devastating much of the island — including, reportedly, the 156th itself.
"Our wing was devastated by two back-to-back Category-4 hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico, and we're still in that process continuing to work with higher-level command to get us through the recovery phases and rebuild the wing," Col. Raymond Figueroa, wing commander of the 156th, said in a military news release last month.
At the time, Georgia's Air National Guard was working with its counterpart in Puerto Rico to repair communication equipment at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, which was heavily damaged by the hurricanes.
The plane crashed at the intersection of two roads, but nobody on the ground was killed, officials said.
"As far we know there were no cars hit in this crash, it is an absolute miracle at that time or day and that intersection," a spokesman for Effingham County Sheriff's Office said during a news conference, according to ABC News.
Chelsea Sinclair, who works at a nearby store, told the Island Packet that the plane went down nose-first and shook the establishment. Mark Jones, speaking to the Savannah Morning News, said he was in his car when the plane hit the road in front of him.
"It didn't look like it nosedived, but it almost looked like it stalled and just went almost flat right there in the middle of the highway," Jones said. "I'm still shook up and shaking. My stomach is in knots because I know they're people just like me. I wasn't that far from it and I could have just kept going and it would have been me and we wouldn't be talking right now," Jones said.
Scott Cohen tweeted what he said was footage of the crash from his business's surveillance cameras. In it, the plane appears to lose altitude quickly and twirl into the ground.
"We are saddened by the tragic news of an Air National Guard C-130 crash earlier today," the Air Force tweeted. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and Airmen close to those affected by this event."
President Trump, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello acknowledged the crash on Twitter as well.
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Claude Giroux finished with a goal and two assists and Steve Mason made 32 saves, as Philadelphia prolonged Toronto's recent stretch of misery with a 4-2 decision on Friday.
Vincent Lecavalier, Wayne Simmonds and Scott Hartnell also provided offense for the Flyers, who snapped a two-game slide and have won six of their last eight overall heading into a Sunday afternoon matchup with Atlantic Division leading Boston.
Dave Bolland and James van Riemsdyk tallied for the Maple Leafs, who suffered their seventh consecutive defeat. Jonathan Bernier allowed four scores on 29 shots as Toronto failed to pick up a point and gain ground in the race for a wild-card berth in the East.


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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Carlton Disc Golf Sanctuary
Last weekend one of our regulars skipped on over to the Disc Golf Sanctuary to check things out, and guess what? We weren't surprised at all, but he was. This is one very sophisticated disc golf course.
John Oberg and his son Jade, pictured here, were doing the course and both were impressed at the high standards. Well laid out, very well marked, and simply satisfying.
For what it's worth, there are two upcoming events you'll want to mark on your calendar. The first is during Carlton Daze. On Sunday morning July 31 at 10:00 a.m. there will be a competition event, with entrants divided by age group. The younger, from 0-15 (we doubt there will be many zero-year-olds) and the older group 16 and up. There's a $6.oo entry fee and fine prizes, plus a one dollar optional Ace Pot.
On August 20th there is another competition for serious disc golfers. The grand prize is a tournament bag with 8 discs and other prizes. The $25 entry fee will get you two discs and a key chain. There's a limited registration, so you may wish to inquire early here at Carlton Bike Rental.
For casual disc golfers, we have all the discs you need here, to rent or purchase. And treats to help you chill when you have finished a hot run in the sun, though much of this gorgeous course is through the trees.
You really owe it to yourself to check it out. It's summertime.
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I'm homeschooling our only child, Amber, who is now at the midway point of 10th grade. We've tried several educational methods over the years before coming to what we use now. I guess the broad term for our educational style now is eclectic. A more detailed term might be: classical wannabe, adaptable, language heavy, eclectic education.
How did we get to where we are?
When we first started homeschooling in January of fourth grade, we basically were doing school at home out of necessity. It was a rather quick decision to pull Amber from her parochial school, and we were not entirely prepared. However, I did have a copy of all of her current fourth grade text books, which made a great place to start. It didn't take long to start replacing curriculum and doing things are own way. Still, for that first semester it more fit the school at home style than anything else.
School at Home to Eclectic
By the time Amber had started fifth grade, I had done more research and felt like I could branch out a little bit in our method. We never used a complete box set, but I did use quite a few resources from BJU. It suited us for the moment. Eventually during fifth grade we began moving to a more eclectic style, as I learned how Amber best learned. We tweaked constantly, or at least it seemed that way.
Classical Education
During fifth grade I read The Well Trained Mind and decided this definitely suited me and I thought Amber would do well with it too. We began migrating over to a classical style of education for sixth grade. Although it had more work to it, the style definitely worked better for Amber and I enjoyed it more as well. Unfortunately, it was during this time period that Amber's dysautonomia worsened / became a visible problem.
The rigors of a classical education were honestly too much for Amber in her frequent dysautonomia and EDS flares. Once it became clear that Amber could not keep up with our prescribed lessons, I had to adapt her schooling method once again. This was heartbreaking for me, because I was so invested in the classical method. Amber had enjoyed the classical style, but mostly she felt sick and didn't really care what we were doing. I decided to lessen her load some and go with a mostly-classical style, or classically influenced style.
Project Based
We even tried adding project-based learning with the classical style, which sorta worked for a while. Amber enjoyed some of the projects, however her energy levels did not allow for her to be project based all the time. Many days we would do her limited reading assignment and skip the project, even if I had purchased all of the supplies. You simply cannot conjure the energy or enthusiasm for a project when there is barely energy to sit upright.
After a year of trying to make the classically influenced style / project-based classical work for Amber, I finally had a realization that we were doing the classical method for me. It is how I learn best. It may have been a great method for Amber at one point, but not any more. Amber was also back in occupational therapy for her sensory processing disorder, and all of the other issues she has as a result of EDS and dysautonomia. Her therapist is a wonderfully patient lady, who truly works with us as a family to find the ways for Amber to best function, including educational methods.
Adaptable, Eclectic Education
Through information provided to us at occupational therapy and neuropsychology, I began to see Amber's needs more clearly. No one method is going to work for Amber in all subjects. She is extraordinarily gifted in languages, but has slowed cognitive processing in mathematics. Science is interesting to her, but the math will hold her back every time. Anxiety over slowed cognitive responses plays a huge factor in Amber's daily lessons too. Reading on electronic devices is a no-go for Amber; she needs a more tactile experience in order to retain and comprehend what she reads. Reading for information also drains her body of physical and mental energy, so huge amounts of reading for multiple subjects is not going to be successful.
In time, I've learned Amber needs a highly individualized and adaptable approach to each subject. She loves to study languages and we are rather fond of Memoria Press for the classical languages of Greek and Latin. In fact, Amber loves their curriculum. For math we've had to leave main stream topics after algebra 2, and it requires that I am very hands on with Amber for every lesson. I shorten the assignments and almost always have to re-word the lessons in terms that make sense to her. We've deviated from the standard science path to special topics that interest Amber, without using more than simple math. History has gone back to a textbook with chapter questions and the occasional project. Amber's daily focus, though, is on English writing, literature, grammar, and foreign languages.
Where we are now
Now we are back to almost where we started, a highly eclectic method using curriculum that can be adapted to abilities that change with her health. However, this time it is based on my student's rather diverse needs instead of indecision on a method, or choosing what looks shiny and pretty in the moment. It took time, nevertheless I finally learned how to evaluate curriculum based on Amber's rather fluid cognitive needs, rather than on how I learn or even teach best.
That's how we found our current homeschool method. Please take a look at how the other participants homeschool their students.
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- How Our Academic Co-op Completes Our Eclectic Homeschool by Susan @ Homeschooling Hearts & Minds
- A Method to Our Madness by Michele @ Family, Faith and Fridays
- Finding Our Homeschool Method by Christy @ Unexpected Homeschool
- How We Homeschool by Amanda @ Hopkins Homeschool
- Give Us.... by Annette @ A Net in Time
- A day in our Home by Sarah@DeliveringGrace
- Lit-Based Education: How We Homeschool by Debra @ Footprints in the Butter
- Overhauling Our Homeschool - Adjusting our "How" to fit our "Why" by Sabrina Scheerer @ Kids, Crunch, and Christ
- A Day in the Life of a Homeschooler: Expectation Vs. Reality by Leah @ As We Walk Along the Road
- How Charlotte Mason Transformed Our Homeschool by Brittney @ Mom's Heart
- Captain's Log, Supplemental - Our Homeschool Days by Kym @ Homeschool Coffee Break
- How we get it done. by Kim @ Good Sweet Love
- How to Organize Daily Curriculum with the School Cart by Jeniffer @ Thou Shall Not Whine
- Learning For LIfe by Lori H @ At Home: where life happens
- Eclectic Homeschooling: When It All Comes Together by Jen @ A Helping Hand Homeschool
- A Typical Day? by Lizzy @ Peaches@Home
- This is the Way We Do Our School, So Early in the Morning by Laura @ Four Little Penguins
- A Little of This and a Little of That: Eclectic Homeschooling by Laura O @ Day by Day in Our World
- Still Classically Educating After All These Years by True North Homeschool Academy
- So what exactly is Life Led Homeschooling? by Dana @ Life Led Homeschool
- The way we learn ~ 2018 Virtual Homeschool Fair by Jacquelin @ A Stable Beginning
- Our Homeschool Routine by Joelle @Homeschooling For His Glory
- Homeschool Methods – 8 Tips for the Journey by Kristen @ Sunrise to Sunset


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mini pocket knife keychain, utility knife pouch, zinc alloy material, measures 3.3 inches long. carbon steel mini blade.
Lightweight, pocket-size knife mini pocket knife keychain, Can be used for cutting envelope, food bags, plastic bag, wrapping tape and more.
Folding feature, easy to fold knife in your pocket.
Mini pocket knife keychain light duty cutting has top slide blade adjustment.
1. Product Introduction of the Mini pocket knife keychain
Cutter made of zinc alloy materials
With carbon steel mini blade .
Cutter with keychain or without .
Other color choice based on more quantities.
2. Product Parameter of the Mini pocket knife keychain
Product model: JC116
Product size: 8.5X2X1CM
Product weight: 31G
Quantity per inner box: 24pcs
Quantity per carton: 576pcs
Inner box size: 16.5X13X8.5CM
Carton size: 40.5X34.5X36CM
Carton weight: 18.5KGS


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Three things that I'm most grateful for today—18 Oct 2016
Today is going down in the history of 2016 as one of my best days ever.
1. I experienced unexplainable joy today!
The difference between happiness and joy—happiness is derived from circumstances, things, and people; joy depends on none of that. Joy is that delight and peace which radiates from within. And I experienced that today! I did nothing different except that both hubs & I prayed & blessed each other in the morning. We've wanted to do this for a long time but never got round to cultivating the habit of praying together as a couple. Today we did, and I was blessed my socks off with this beaming, whistling, amazing peace kind of joy! Thank you, Lord!
2. You guys resonated with my article on The side effects of divorce!
Yesterday, I asked God 'what shall I write about?' And God used my anger and disappointment of my daughter's bio-mom not sending her back as promised, to write about the lifetime consequences of divorce.
I received encouraging response from Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Whatsapp and even phone call. Some shared their experiences as the kid, and some shared as the divorced parent. I'm so touched and thankful when I read all the comments and encouragement. Thank you!
3. Our sponsor child wrote to us!
I kissed the letter and cried.
We are so privileged to be able to do something for two kids through Metro World Child.
Please find out more about how you can give one child a chance in life through your sponsorship of about USD30/month.
We can't change the whole world, but we can make a difference in the world of one child.


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The 2015 Mint 400 motorsport circus has raged in and around Las Vegas, Nevada all week. The actual race goes down tomorrow, and the afterparty will take festivities all the way through Sunday. Put these channels in your feed and you'll see why so many people go nuts over desert racing.
In the last few days The Mint has already put on an unbelievable competitor's parade through the middle of Las Vegas, a live pit-crew contest, crowned a "Miss Mint" and of course thrown down a bit of off-road action in qualifying.
Official Mint 400 official social media channels– Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have live updates. There are some great clips on YouTube from past years, and you can always check out their main site's News page to learn more about the event.
Race-DeZert will be right in the middle of the insanity; keep checking there for excellent photography and race standings.
For even more up-close perspectives, make sure you're following some of the off-road heroes competing this year like BJ Baldwin, Bryce Menzies, Andy McMillin, and perhaps you'll find Miss Mint 2015 Amy Scott on Instagram interesting.
Images via The Mint 400
Andrew P. Collins is Jalopnik's off-road and adventure guy. Shoot him an email at firstname.lastname@example.com or hit him up on Twitter @andr3wcollins to talk trucks.


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Last Wednesday was Global Running Day, a day for runners like me to knock out a couple of miles and for everyone else to say, uh, no thanks. And that's okay. Maybe you don't get running. I don't get bowling. Or karaoke. So, let's just agree to make fun of each other's pastimes, and then […]Read More


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Welcome to the house of PureJewels
PureJewels is an Indian jeweller with a broad range of collections from
suppliers all over the world. But our speciality is contemporary Indian
jewellery, including dress jewellery and engagement rings – now largely
made in the UK. We are extremely proud to have our own design team,
producing exceptional collections that reflect our Indian heritage.
Made by us – designed just for you
Take advantage of our in-house expertise. Come in and discuss your
commission with our designers, ask us to make something in a different
metal or weight, or see if we can track down an elusive product that
you've always wanted. PureJewels sources fine jewellery, collectibles and
watches from all over the world, but also produces special commissions
to order, and our reputation is growing. In the past, our team has created
special pieces for the prime minister and Prince Charles's charity. Our
history and heritage gives us a unique perspective, and we love preserving
our cultural connections through jewellery.
Our flagship showroom in East London
The PureJewels showroom has been situated in Green Street for decades.
It is a renowned Indian jewellery store with many very loyal customers
and generational regulars. Alongside our classic and brand new
collections, the showroom carries a range of watches by RADO and
Raymond Weil, and gold bars for investment buyers. Please come in,
meet the team, and discover why PureJewels is so special to its