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Work together with The Conservancy and Parks Department staff to help restore Van Cortlandt Park's forests. Volunteer tasks include planting native species of trees, shrubs and herbaceous ground cover; removing invasive species that harm the local forest ecosystem; and other projects.
Van Cortlandt Park Conservancy
1 Bronx River Parkway
Bronx, NY 10462
Thank you for your interest in beautifying Van Cortlandt Park!


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Comedian | Impressionist | Actor
"What a phenomenal talent!!! I'm a tough critic, but Rob is one of the young talents whose career I expect to see explode worldwide very soon!"
-- Karen Azzopardi
"We loved it! Your impressions are on point! Hilarious! Can't wait to see you perform again!"
Angela Curtis
from The Sopranos Show at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom 5/3/19
Great show, Rob! You were the main reason we came to Borgata last night!
Lucille Pagano
"Just found your Letterman video on YouTube. A class act all the way through. I don't think I've heard as good an impression of a celebrity as your Nicholas Cage."
-- Scotland
"Caught your show on The Celebrity Silhouette. You blew away the audience at every show — every person laughing, no matter what their age!"
-- Elaine Wolfson
"Rob, My wife and I were privileged to see you in action at the Borgata a few weeks ago. For us, you were the star. You are quite a talent, young man. Our best to you for future successes."
-- Tony Rotundo
"We caught Rob's act at Brad Garrett's Comedy Club in Las Vegas last night…this guy is amazing! Great show, thanks, Rob!"
-- Shannon Norr
Loved the show, Rob. Your endless energy & spot on impersonations are incredible.
Debra Cecere Rocco
Days later...and Still laughing!! Hope to see you again soon!!
Astra Viola
WKTU Radio
Made us laugh SO HARD at the Italian Bad Boyz Comedy show tonight !! 😂🇮🇹👏
Great comedian/impressionist/actor
April 4 Club Regent Casino (Winnipeg, Canada)
April 18 Arcada Theatre (St. Charles, IL)
Rob Magnotti recently performed for Chazz Palminteri & Giana Palminteri's Child Reach Foundation Fundraiser at Dangerfield's Comedy Club in NYC.
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How To Set Up A Cloud Business
A cloud business has many benefits that can favor your business.It helps a trader reduce costs incurred in business while ensuring more time in the market. It will serve a big deal in giving you a platform to be able to practice all the innovation seen on the internet.In dealing with demand from the customers, you will be able to move forward and keep up with the competition in the present day market. Even though many benefits come with cloud computing, you should be able to deal with the risks posed to your business. If the whole process is carried out in the wrong way, you can even end up losing the whole business. You could even lose data and alienate most of your workers. However, there are steps which can guide you in cloud computing business.
Most of the business succeed through risking. As the owner, you should be able to do away with all the challenges that face the business and reduce the net risks that can be involved in the business. It is your responsibility to ensure all your employees are at par with the idea. A business that is moving to the cloud will experience significant changes, and In some cases, not all employees are happy about it. It is advisable that workers are treated in the right way so that they can understand the business in the right way.It will also start showing them that the business is going to change.
It is important to embrace the open door policy so that all your employees can ask questions concerning the trend of the business. It is also advisable to seek help from your employees too since some may have the cloud business knowledge. Always invest in a trusted cloud server. Always incorporate experts since cloud computing can be a very significant change. Going alone is associated with saving cost and can in a very big way pose threats to your business.A specialist who is experienced in the business is the best to get help from.
Consider setting up your data to the regulated standards.Your data is the most important asset in all the cloud business. It is important to save data to at least three places. Consider saving your data in either the cloud, tape or any physical storage. You should have the knowledge to solve the problems that arise. Although the service provider is required to run the problems and solve them, some of this knowledge should be shared with you also. It is, therefore, a requirement for you ensure security and access a very high priority.


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States of Desire: Travels in Gay America by Edmund White1980 (1983), paperbackSIGNED
Hailed upon its original publication as "fascinating and deeply disturbing" by Christopher Isherwood, States of Desire is now widely considered a classic. White traveled to small towns as well as twelve big cities to meet gay men for portrait of gay America. What emerged from his trip is this celebration and appreciation fo gay men's lives


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"Fate/stay night" Film Freebies Go Big with Books and Film Strips
Japanese theatergoers can expect even cooler goodies when they go to see "Heaven's Feel."
Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I.presage flower continues to spoil its Japanese fan base with new weekly gifts for theater goers. From sketch cards to exclusive art of main girl Sakura as, like, everyone, fans can potentially walk away with new swag every time they see the movie. A smart move on the producers' part.
Coming up, there will be some really impressive gifts for the first lucky theatergoers to pick them up: film strips and a special film retrospective book by franchise creator Kinoko Nasu.
The two film strips above will be available as gifts for the sixth and eighth weeks, respectively.
Week 7's commentary book features art and screenshots from the film, as well as commentary from Nasu and others engaged in the creation of the Fate/ series.
Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] I.presage flower opens in North America on November 19, with many viewings already sold out in advance.
>> Official Heaven's Feel Website
>> Watch Fate/stay night on Crunchyroll
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Kara Dennison is responsible for multiple webcomics, blogs and runs interviews for (Re)Generation Who and PotterVerse, and is half the creative team behind the OEL light novel series Owl's Flower. She blogs at karadennison.com and tweets @RubyCosmos. Her latest story can be found in My American Nightmare.


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Tuesday, 3 January 2017
New Julia Spiri Challenge - Anything Goes/Planner or Journal
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Hello Helen... your calendar is stunning.ReplyDelete
Hugs from your teamie Tina
A very pretty planner, love the design and would great on any desk. Hugs Jennifer xxReplyDelete
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A great creation for our Something New challenge at Allsorts, many thanks for joining in.ReplyDelete
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What a pretty planner! Thanks for joining the challenge at Ooh La La!ReplyDelete
What beautiful colours in the paper and image a great idea to make a desk planner, thank you for joining in the Ooh-la-la challengeReplyDelete
Thanks for joining us at all sorts this week TracyReplyDelete
what a great idea making a calendar. like your mechanism. thank you for sharing it with us at TTCRD and good luck, Theresa DT xxReplyDelete
Absolutely beautiful calendar Helen, such a brilliant idea.ReplyDelete
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Harrogate Food Festival
One of my favourite days out has to be Harrogate Food Festival. Set in the beautiful surrounds of Ripley Castle in Harrogate. This year promises to be as good if not better than previous years with Michelin Starred chefs and top celebrity cooks including –
Featuring something for every taste bud and lots to see and do -Aga Rangemaster chefs theatre, cake and bake theatre, a drinks theatre, pop up resteraunts. artisan producers market, vintage cider tent, and even unsigned music awards on the live music stage. And not forgetting food lots of product sampling and buying a must for any foodie. Ths show runs from Aug 19th to 21st and to coincide im running a competition on my facebook page giving away 3 pairs of tickets for the day of your choice, follow this linky https://www.facebook.com/dailybrewsnews/app/228910107186452/
and if our not lucky enough to win tickets can be purchased on the website http://foodies.seetickets.com/event/foodies-festival-harrogate/ripley-castle-harrogate/947387
Good Luck and hope to see you there.


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In the past, the rent for the restaurant has been subsidized in an effort to serve and attract local diners, including those attending Wheeler events. But what does "locally serving" really mean? We want to hear your opinions so we have a broad spectrum of the community's input on the future of this significant restaurant space.Please go to www.aspencommunityoice.com and click on the "Locally Serving Restaurant" project to offer your feedback.We look forward to hearing from you. And please, tell your friends and neighbors to register and participate in Aspen Community Voice. The more voices, the better.


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by Requiem
Rated: 13+ · Other · Experience · #1414430
In a nutshell....rated for safety.
|I don't know why I feel compelled to write. Maybe because it's late at night and I can't sleep and I can't stop thinking. Not really about anything in particular. It's just that time of night where the whole world is asleep except for me. That time of night when you are utterly alone with your thoughts and can no longer shove them aside as you would in daylight. That's why I'm here now, scribbling what I may in an old notebook, letting my thoughts run free, wander and meander as they wish. I try to control them, but like many writers I know, this stuff comes in a brilliant burst of genius leaving me, the writer, to chase after it, pen and notebook in hand and screaming, "WAIT FOR MEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!" Sometimes I succeed in this noble endeavor, wrestling the idea to the ground and forcing it under my command. Other times I trip and fall on my face and the idea escapes me. Utter failure.
But such 'tis the life of a writer, chasing one idea or the other, begging the Muses to show you the way to your next big break, drawing your inspiration on a song or a quote or the dumbass you saw doing something stupid last week. Sometimes, like now, it's the rambling thoughts of your uninhibited mind as you pound mercilessly away at your keyboard or scrawl unintelligibly on any scrap of paper you can find. Maybe you sit down (as I did) to write Item A, and yet Item A is somehow replaced by Item B, something completely different than what you originally anticipated. Frustrated, you question whether all the little snippets in your head will ever make it to story length, as you intend. You rail over the difficulty of bringing a story to the world that isn't ready to be birthed. Like an overdue baby ("WHY WON'T IT COME OUT ALREADY????") that is somehow underdeveloped and in need of time in the ICU. Unfortunately, the ICU is closed, and your idea rots away in the compost heap of your subconscious. How depressing. (But don't compost heaps produce beautiful vegetables? Maybe all is not lost after all.....)
As for all not being lost, the Muses lead me in another direction. So abruptly I end this piece that I -
*Author's note - I wrote this piece to reflect stream of conciousness, that is to say, the thoughts of a writer as they struggle to write something. Please excuse any grammatical/punctuation/etc. errors; I made them on purpose. Thoughts generally don't come in complete sentences, and I wanted this piece to be realistic as possible. As for the ending, I left it incomplete to show how fast an idea can come or die out. Finally -- LAUGH!!! It's supposed to be funny!


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Island of the Blue Dolphins
By: Scott O'Dell
Read by: Tantoo Cardinal
A classic, revisited. A story of love, friendship, loss, and coming of age on the Island, as told by The Girl With The Long Black Hair.
I read this book many, many years ago (about two decades ago, give or take) and I hated the book. I don't recall why, though. I would have rated the book two stars from memory alone. I had that bad of an experience from it. Again, I don't remember why.
While out traveling for work (yes, I have a real job, too!), I like to listen to audiobooks on the road. So when I seen this on the shelf at the library in the children's section, I decided to give it a second shot – and maybe remember why I hated it so much. What I wasn't prepared for was how much I enjoyed it this time around. Or how emotional I felt listening to this.
The Girl With The Long Black Hair's adventures start when The Russian comes to hunt the otters that live around the Island. It was also the beginning of the end for her people. The Girl watches, helpless as one after another, events change her life permanently. The story also shows the resilience of human nature, clearly, as she overcomes each obstacle, not complaining or whining, but rather boldly pushing herself into the future. After each sadness and loss, her determination and joy becomes sweeter and as satisfying to the reader as they are to her.
I should hope that if I were ever in a similar situation that I would have half the strength that The Girl possesses and gains. This should be a must read on every young girls reading list, and I can only hope that it may become a Disney movie, replacing the princesses that need rescuing, since The Girl rescues herself.


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This folding bike cheap and simple. The metal frame is of aluminum and steel and weighs about 31 lbs. this is not your day to day commute bicycle. It is more like an outing bicycle. The best thing about this bike is that it is very cheap, and does the job. If you're planning to buy a bike that is cheap and foldable, then go for it. Color available is orange, black and white.
Detailed Review
This bike has a solid aluminum and steel frame, but that makes it heavy. This bike is not preferable for day to day use. In fact, it is the cheapest folding bike available. If you want a folding bike, just for the name, go for it otherwise look at the other most sold folding bikes available.
The bike has Shimano 7 speed gears that help it in good riding experience. It wouldn't have said that it is smooth, but certainly, it is not bad also. The only thing that is different is the disc brakes. This model has a single disc brake than Q6. I would say, it is not the right type of bike for heavy users.
While riding this bike, I felt lots of vibrations and shocks. The frame shakes while you're on it pedaling. The gears are not that smooth. The brakes are average, in fact, everything about it is average.
- Very Cheap
- Shakes a lot while riding
- Non folding pedals
- Heavy
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3 Pieces of Market Research Advice from the Client Side
1) Ask questions when you get an RFP, even if you know the business.
The fact is that RFPs while well intentioned, can not possibly explain the entire situation that has led to a market research project. Amd even more importantly, they are not always as fully thought out as suppliers might assume. By asking a few questions before you write a proposal you are investing in you chance to win, building rapport, making it possible to have creative ideas, and confirming your assumptions. All important pieces to winning and successfully executing a project.
2) Don't show mostly numbers in a qualitative presentation.
Honestly, I can't believe this even needs to be in here but giving percentages with small sample sizes of largely qualitative data (or even more importantly sub sets of that sample) is extremely dangerous. First of all it presents directional data as representative. Second, it distorts the value of the qualitative findings. And third, to those in the know it makes you seem like you don't understand market research. Suppliers need to understand that slides and charts get passed around out of context and people latch on to the numbers. In short, protect internal clients from themselves and their colleagues by making sure what people think they are reading is actually what is being shown.
3) If you have to explain how to read a chart, don't use it.
Building on the last point, suppliers need to present slides that can stand alone I need be and anything requiring instruction is dangerous and begging for misinterpretation. If a point I'd worth making, it's worth making simply.


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Sydney Maritime Museum, home of Sydney Heritage Fleet, was founded in 1965 to save for Sydney the VIP and Vice-Regal Steam Yacht Lady Hopetoun.
Built in Sydney in 1902 for the harbour authority of the day, Lady Hopetoun, a coal-fired steamer, spent more than 60 years in service, predominantly as the State Government VIP vessel carrying visiting royalty, presidents and dignitaries of all sorts on sight-seeing tours of Sydney's harbour. Finally pensioned off, Lady Hopetoun was being eyed by those wanting to strip her of her brass fittings and other worthwhile materials, leaving the rest to rot. A concerted public campaign by the founders of the new museum ensured that the historic vessel was acquired for restoration and preservation.
Historic restoration
Restoring vessels to fully operational condition, using as far as possible the materials, skills and techniques of their builders has been a feature of Sydney Heritage Fleet's 51 years. Steam tug Waratah another 1902 Sydney-built veteran joined the fledgling Fleet in 1967, followed in 1970 by Pilot Vessel & Buoy Tender John Oxley, built on the Clyde in 1927 to the order of the Queensland State Government. Barque James Craig (1874) was discovered in southern Tasmania and salvaged by the museum in 1973 then, over many years, fully restored to sailing condition. Then came the 1903 Sydney-built Edwardian schooner Boomerang by the same designer as Lady Hopetoun.
In the years that followed the fifth centenarian, launch Protex (1908), launches Harman (1943) and Berrima (1955) and 1960s harbour joy-riding speedboat Kookaburra II joined the Fleet. An originally steam-powered Sydney Harbour ferry from 1912, Kanangra, is the last of the major Fleet vessels.
Sydney Maritime Museum also has a large collection of small craft, the collection representing the history of boats in Sydney Harbour.
Current restoration
PV John Oxley is the current major restoration project and the ship, 49 metres long, sits on the purpose-built Sea Heritage Dock providing a stable platform. This Dock carried James Craig during her hull restoration and without it, major restoration projects of this kind would be impossible
Almost all restoration work, and running maintenance and refits on the operational vessels, is carried out by the Fleet's own volunteer workforce. Volunteers, trained in shipbuilding skills by those who worked in Sydney's now abandoned major shipyards, carry out the boilermaking, riveting and engineering work on the restoration projects. They are passing on the skills to another generation.
Other volunteers in the Fleet's 350-strong volunteer corps crew the sail and steam vessels of the Fleet. Even the certificated masters and chief engineers, required under passenger-carrying survey regulations, are volunteers.
Search for a home
The Fleet has struggled for adequate facilities in Sydney Harbour. Prime waterfront land, which the Fleet needs to operate, is also sought after by developers who can make millions from the sale of their waterfront developments. It is no surprise that the developers win.
The proposed Maritime Heritage Precinct in Darling Harbour in conjunction with the Australian National Maritime Museum (see story here) will finally provide the Fleet with a world-class site for its operational vessels and associated onshore exhibition requirements. Both museums continue to negotiate for a longterm back-of-house facility for heavy maintenance, refit and restoration activities.
The next 50 years looks challenging, but promising.
Link: www.shf.org.au
Top - 1903 Vice-Regal Steam Launch Lady Hopetoun taking part in the 2013 Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review. The Review commemorated the arrival of the RAN Fleet in 1913 - Lady Hopetoun was there.
Group of four:
Top left - Steam Tug Waratah built in Sydney in 1902. She was in service until handed over to the Fleet in 1967.
Top right - Pilot Vessel & Buoy-Tender John Oxley built in Scotland in 1927 arriving in Sydney in 1970 on her delivery voyage to the Fleet. John Oxley was built in Scotland in 1927 for the Queensland State Government.
Lower left - Barque James Craig built in 1874 and discovered and restored by the Fleet to full sailing condition. Seen here at 10.5knots in 25 knots of wind.
Lower right - 1903-built Edwardian schooner Boomerang. She was designed by the same designer as Lady Hopetoun and built in Sydney.
Group of three:
Top left - The wheelhouse is lifted from John Oxley for restoration. Note that the funnel has also been removed. Hull restoration is completed to deck level.
Top right - After removal to allow hull restoration, John Oxley's officers cabins and the saloons used by the ship's officers and the 14 pilots she carried are bring restored.
Lower picture - Around 50,000 hot rivets have been driven by the workshop volunteers in the restoration of John Oxley. A skill which must be maintained.


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Google has updated their keyboard app, bringing it closer to KitKat in regard to aesthetics. Gone is the trailing blue line, and in comes the grey we've seen in KitKat builds. The update also brings a really neat addition to swipe-to-type, potentially making long messages really quick and easy.
The update gives users the ability to continue swiping through spaces with what Google is calling "space aware gesture typing". So swiping out "Android Community is my favorite website" doesn't have to be interrupted with lifting your finger. By simply swiping over the space bar, the keyboard picks up what you're trying to say.
Oddly enough, the keyboard is different on the phone and tablet. The Nexus 5 (and Nexus 4) shows a keyboard with the ability to long-press for apostrophes and such, while the update for the Nexus 7 2013 we have doesn't have that option. The swiping feature is present, as is the grey trailing line, but the layout has changed. In the image below, the Nexus 5 keyboard is on the bottom, with the Nexus 7 keyboard on the top. As you can see, different layouts, and different functionality. That's a bit frustrating for those who want a unified approach across devices.
We will caution that, if you're a quick swipist (not typist), the trailing grey line could end up making a mess of your screen. Without having to lift up for spacing, the line ends up looking like a Jackson Pollock on your keyboard. Overall the fix is smooth, and having the emoticons handy (for supporting devices) is great, but the different layouts and functionality bother us a bit.


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Why Work with an AAIHR Member?
For US Healthcare Organizations
The recruitment of foreign-trained healthcare professionals requires specific knowledge and capabilities. Conducting recruitment, screening, training, testing, licensing, credentialing, visa sponsorship, relocation, and resettlement of international healthcare professionals is significantly more complex than performing the same activities for domestic healthcare professionals. With international healthcare professionals, there are myriad regulatory, financial, operational and ethical issues to manage.
How An AAIHR Recruiting/Staffing Company Can Help:
- Off-Shore Candidate Sourcing and Screening.
- Navigating and Funding the Credentialing and Licensure Process
- Sponsoring the U.S. Visa
- Funding the Relocation
- Helping with Resettlement (Initial Housing, Banking, Transportation, SS#)
- Ensuring Visa Compliance
For Foreign Trained Healthcare Professionals
Navigating the U.S. credentialing process, obtaining a U.S. license, a valid US visa, an offer of employment with a quality U.S. employer, relocating and resettling in America can be a daunting challenge for a foreign-educated healthcare professional. Understanding the most efficient and cost-effective path is critical. Pursuing the American Dream can be a nightmare if you don't have the support and proper guidance form a trustworthy recruiter.
There are many benefits to working with an AAIHR member firm.
- High Ethical Standards. All AAIHR members must adhere to a written Code of Ethics that clarifies the manner in which each AAIHR member organization may fulfill its responsibilities to client organizations, to source countries, to prospective healthcare professional employees and candidates, and to one another. If you feel that a member company has acted in an unethical manner, you may file a formal complaint with the AAIHR ethics committee. An investigation will take place and, if it is determined that the Code has been violated, sanctions up to and including termination of membership may be involved. So, when you work with an AAIHR member organizations, you know you will be treated fairly and well.
- International Recruitment Expertise. International Recruitment is highly regulated and can be very complex. AAIHR member organizations are among the most experienced and knowledgeable organizations in the industry. AAIHR members are experts in foreign healthcare professional recruitment, credentialing, and US licensing and immigration. So, when you work with an AAIHR Member organization, you can rely on their guidance and expertise.
- Industry Leadership. AAIHR members are organizations that have taken the step of affirmatively committing to the industry by participating in their industry association. They hold themselves to the highest industry standards. When you work with an AAIHR member organization, you can be sure you are working with one of the industry's best.


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Knoxville, TN, January 17, 2018— Waves Audio, a leading provider of digital signal processing solutions and digital music production tools, has joined forces with Hear Technologies, to develop the WSG Bridge, bringing Waves SoundGrid processing to Dante.
Waves SoundGrid is an innovative networking and processing platform for real-time professional audio applications. A great fit for any environment – from simple project studios to live venues to complex networked recording and broadcast facilities – SoundGrid is an Audio-over-Ethernet technology developed by Waves. It allows users to stream high counts of digital audio channels (up to 128), and to process that audio through plugins at ultra-low latency (as low as 0.8 ms), all taking place over a 1Gb network. Together with a SoundGrid Waves Server, a Mac or Windows host computer and a SoundGrid I/O, SoundGrid lets you run, in real time, a multitude of award-winning reverbs, equalizers, compressors, and other mixing tools by Waves, as well as any other SoundGrid-compatible third-party plugins.
To fill an ever-growing need to give Dante users access to Waves' powerful processing capabilities and use of Waves' award-winning plugins, the WSG Bridge is an excellent and cost-effective solution. The WSG Bridge simultaneously transmits up to 64 channels of audio from Waves SoundGrid to Dante and 64 channels from Dante to Waves SoundGrid.
Nason Tackett, Senior Design Engineer, Hear Technologies, comments, "By providing 64 channels of bidirectional audio between the two protocols with sampling rates from 44.1kHz up to 96kHz, we're providing yet another innovative tool to our innovative customers."
Mick Olesh, Waves EVP of Sales & Marketing, comments, "In line with our ongoing commitment towards enabling users with the utmost in creative freedom, Waves is happy to join forces with Hear Technologies in creating the WSG Bridge, enabling Dante users to benefit from using Waves plugins in real time."
The WSG Bridge for Dante is on pre-order now for $1,599. WSG Bridge is distributed by Waves Audio.
About Hear Technologies
Hear Technologies offers unique and affordable solutions for personal and professional monitoring systems. We provide options for everyone- from beginners to seasoned pros. Our digital solutions give everyone the mix they need to perform their best. We design our products with the user in mind, so Hear gear is easy to use right out of the box, while providing the best sound in the business. Whether or not you've used a personal monitor mixer, the straightforward layouts of our powerful systems make getting the right mix a quick and effortless experience. Hear Technologies sets the bar high for quality sound, breaking new ground in the market to provide our customers with peak pro audio performance.
About Waves Audio Ltd.
Waves is the world's leading developer of audio DSP solutions for the professional, broadcast, and consumer electronics audio markets. Since its start in the early '90s with the introduction of the Q10 equalizer plugin, Waves has gone on to develop a comprehensive line of over 150 audio plugins, including industry standards like the L1 and L2 Ultramaximizers, popular vintage console models, and innovative mixing tools like Vocal Rider and the Artist Signature Series. For its accomplishments, Waves received a Technical Grammy Award in 2011, and the Q10 was selected as an inductee into the TECnology Hall of Fame. In 2016, Waves released the eMotion LV1 mixer, a revolutionary live digital mixing console that provides real-time audio mixing for front-of-house, monitor, studio and broadcast engineers. Waves technologies are now used to improve sound quality in virtually every sector of the audio market, from recording, mixing, mastering and post-production to broadcast, live sound, and consumer electronics. Waves has over 25 years of expertise in the development of psychoacoustic signal processing algorithms that leverage knowledge of human auditory perception to radically improve perceived sound quality. Waves' award-winning processors are utilized to improve sound quality in the creation of hit records, major motion pictures, and top-selling video games worldwide. Waves offers computer software and hardware-plus-software solutions for the professional and broadcast markets. The company's WavesLive division is a market leader in all live sound sectors, spearheading the development of solutions for all live platforms. Under its Maxx brand, Waves offers semiconductor and licensable algorithms for consumer electronics applications. Waves technologies dramatically enhance audio performance and are used by industry leaders such as Dell, Google, TCL, Fujitsu, Asus, Hisense and more.


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Businesses must take action to tackle mental health stigma in the workplace
Companies must act now to transform current perceptions of employees with mental health issues if we are to tackle increasing numbers of those seeking treatment.
Mental health stigma is a growing issue within the workplace. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), over two fifths of employers have seen an increase in the number of staff reporting mental health problems1, and almost half of employees (40%) will experience anxiety about their work2. Half of employees who have disclosed a mental health condition said that they experienced discrimination in their employment as a result, with colleagues making snide remarks or excluding them – something that needs to change3.
Nathaniel Smithies, Founder and CEO of online counselling platform PlusGuidance said: "1 in 4 will experience some kind of mental health problem and more than two thirds of individuals with a mental condition say that stigma and the fear of discrimination has prevented them from doing things they want to do. Whilst everyone has their role to play in changing the perceptions of mental health, employers in particular possess a considerable amount of power, and have a real responsibility to make an impact. Businesses must implement modern measures if they are to transform the stigma of mental illness present in workplaces."
There are a number of benefits4 for employers who actively promote mental health wellbeing throughout their workforce. This includes reduced employee stress and anxiety rates, increased productivity, decreased percentages of sick leave, and an overall boost in morale and working atmosphere.
Nathaniel continues: "One way of achieving this is through online counselling. We provide a platform for people to receive immediate access to therapists, securely and discretely, which if implemented in businesses, could help employers to provide their staff with additional support.
This way, less people will feel the need to seek NHS medical treatment, which already spends more money on mental health services than any other, as they will be able to discuss their treatment elsewhere.
"Whilst mental health stigma is changing, it is not happening quickly enough. It's clear that current methods are not as effective as hoped – but by providing a modern approach to mental health, we can reach more people and help support those in need."
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Tourism is a booming business in China. However, some people worry that too many tourists may bring harm to the environment, while others don't think so. What is your opinion? Write a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:
Will Tourism Bring Harm to the Environment?
You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state specifically what your opinion is.
In the second part, provide one or two reasons to support your opinion.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or make a summary.
关键词:tourism , harm , environment
1. The benefit of tourism
-- 旅游的好处是什么
2. What is the harm that tourism brings to the environment
-- 旅游带给环境的危害是什么
3. How to reduce the harm
-- 如何减少危害


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Your phone model is: Nokia 113
Version for your phone is: UC Browser 188.8.131.529
Updated date: 2014-06-23
Change phone model:
To make sure you can follow a series religiously, Cricket of UC Browser provides a reminder feature that will send you a notification before every match. Simply click on the yellow bell on the right to follow your favorite match. In addition, while enjoying the matches, cricket fans around the world are also able to exchange their thoughts and opinions with each other via the Comment Section. Also, it's extremely easy to check out your friends' replies. So upgrade your browser, you can experience better.
UC Browser is the leading mobile internet browser with more than 400 million users across more than 150 countries and regions. This product is currently available on all major operating platforms in 7 different languages.
Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications and information technology corporation headquartered in Keilaniemi, Espoo, Finland Its principal products are mobile telephones and portable IT devices. It also offers Internet services including applications, games, music, media and messaging through its Ovi platform, and free-of-charge digital map information and navigation services through its wholly owned subsidiary Navteq.
Nokia 113 is an non-touchscreen phone with Symbian operating system. It supports Single SIM, GSM, has Up to 32 GB internal memory. The phone can be expanded memory with USB Port. Nokia 113 gets a 128 x 160 pixels LCD screen, an 0.3 MP main camera supports 176x144 @ 15 video recording. The phone can use bluetooth v2.1. Talktime Up to 7.83 Hours(2G) is long enough for common use. 77 grams weight, 110 x 46 x 14.80 mm make it easy to take.


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Located in the heart of Frankton in Hamilton, Go Eco is a hub of community environmental education, connection and information. Our signature project is Kaivolution Food Rescue which is all about collecting surplus food and redistributing it to community groups.
How we started
In 1993 Hamilton City Council established the Hamilton Community Environmental Programme (CEP). The Programme was based on a growing community interest in maintaining and enhancing the local environment, and in recognition of a diverse range of skills, creativity and energy that the community possesses to make things happen. The Programme flourished into a forum represented by the plethora of environmental groups and organisations which now exist in Hamilton and the wider Waikato region. In 2002 the Hamilton Environment Centre Trust was formed to continue this valuable work. In 2010 the Trust broadened its focus from Hamilton City to the greater Waikato region changing it's name to the Waikato Environment Centre Trust.
After over a decade upstairs in Ward Street, in 2014 the Trust moved to a high profile site in Peachgrove Road. The new site has enabled us to engage in new activities which support environmental well being including Kaivolution Food Rescue, E-Waste Recycling, running a Sustainable Living Retail outlet and providing community education.
New location; new brand
By 2017, the Centre had outgrown its premises at Five Crossroads and relocated to bigger premises. Kaivolution was bursting at the seems with demand in the area for a service that could handle larger volumes of food waste.
Events and workshops were growing in popularity too so we needed more space.
The relocation happened in July and the Centre was moved to the former Post Shop building in Frankton Village. The interior of the building had some updating and brightening up, but held on to some of the original features, adding character and a reminder of the building's history.
Along with the larger premises came a change of name - Go Eco - and a new look for the centre that better reflected the expansion of the centre and the scope of its activities.
Our vision and values
Go Eco is a Charitable Trust with a vision of Healthy Environments supported by thriving communities. The values of community, empowerment, inspiration and integrity are central to our work.
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Cool Cucumber-Mint Water with Raspberry Ice
Reviewed by John D. Hainsworth, MD, and Roy S. Weiner, MD
Makes 8 oz.
9 raspberries
2 cucumber slices
6 fresh mint leaves
6 oz. to 8 oz. filtered or sparkling mineral water
Add three raspberries to each of three ice-cube sections and fill with water. Place in the freezer for several hours until frozen.
In an 8- to 12-oz. glass, place the cucumber slices, mint leaves and raspberry ice cubes.
Add the filtered or sparkling water to top off the glass.
Nutrition facts (per serving): calories10, fat 0 g (sat. fat 0 g), cholesterol 0 mg, protein 0 g, carbohydrates 3 g, fiber 1 g, sodium 0 mg, sugars 1 g
Recipes reprinted with permission from Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen © 2012 by Annette Ramke & Kendall Scott, Running Press, a member of the Perseus Books Group.
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An Advisory Board is selected and hired by a CEO or business owner with the sole purpose of advancing the business' interests. The Board is, essentially, a group of consultants who meet with the business owner to discuss issues faced by the company and offer impartial advice. Aside from that, there are no exact rules about who should be on an Advisory Board Company or what exactly they must do. Those things are mostly at the discretion of the business leader.
Who is on the Board is really up to the business owner. Most corporate executive boards include a lawyer, a financial expert and possibly a marketing expert. However, there can also be experts from other fields and industries. It's really a matter of whatever best suits the business and what the CEO thinks will best benefit senior management.
Compensation is not necessary for most advisors. They typically join the board as a networking opportunity and the impressiveness of being on the Board of Advisors of a business. They can be paid in cash, of course. They can also be paid in stock options and with other less traditional means. But, in general, they do it for free with the understanding that their participation will be helpful to them later.
Scheduled Meetings
Meetings are organized at the discretion of the business management. They should be scheduled regularly, however, and advisors should be given an acceptable amount of notice. Once you have done so, you should choose a setting which is quiet and free of distractions so that the meeting can be held without interruption.
Frequency of Meetings
The frequency of meetings is totally up to the business owner, as well. If the business is going through a rough patch, branching into new territory or looking to innovate, then the business owner may want to schedule more frequent meetings. If the business is not in a period of extreme change, then they may opt to have a meeting every few months.
Formal Agenda
In order for the meeting to be fruitful and for the business management to get the advice that they need, there should be a formal agenda. It should be written in advance and any important supporting documents should be included. The agenda should be circulated beforehand so Advisors have time to reflect on the issues at hand. When the Advisors arrive to the meeting, they will be prepared to discuss the issues. As the meeting progresses, there should be minutes taken and important notes about action items should be made.
Consideration/Advice on Specific Matters
The Board's basic purpose is to consider issues important to the business and give advice. Senior management can choose to follow the advice or not. There is no obligation to do what they suggest but, if their advice is not taken, they should be informed. This is a matter of respect.
Advisors should be in continual communication with the business managers. There should be discussions about progress, setbacks, issues and successes which should not be limited to meetings.
Running a Board of Advisors is, in one sense, simple. The business owner, CEO or senior managers have the authority to run it at their own discretion. However, because of this flexibility, it can be challenging to ensure that it is being run well and that the outcomes of meetings are worthwhile and useful.


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Before you read this – especially if you aren't familiar with the term "GamerGate" – you ought to read Matt Lee's article on this subject in the Guardian. He's a better writer than I am and he'll give you a much better context on what GamerGate was and how it relates to Trump and the alt-right.
Having said that I've been thinking about Trump and GamerGate from a systems analytics perspective, and I want to share some insights into the underling system at work here:
In the beginning – i.e. the 90s – the game industry developed and marketed games towards a relatively small market that consisted predominantly of straight white males. These people were the "core" gamer demographic, and happily purchased games that appealed to their tastes. Due to this market's interest in the subject a small journalism community sprouted to write game reviews, previews, and editorials.
It was a simple and functional system. Gamers were interested in games. Developers created games and sold them to gamers. Game journalists wrote about games and were supported by advertisers because they wrote articles that gamers read.
However, in the late aught's, the game industry expanded rapidly to a variety of new demographics. Nintendo released the casual-focused Wii, Apple ushered in the era of mobile gaming with the iPhone, and enough people coalesced behind the indie games market that it began to be profitable. These events caused a whole lot of new people to enter the games market – new people who were very different from the "core" gamer demographic.
All of this caused predictable changes to the system. Instead of just the "core" gamer demographic, there were now the "casual" gamers – who would pay for simple fare such as Wii Sports – "mobile" gamers – who would pay for games on their mobile devices – and "indie" gamers – who would pay for games with more experimental content and/or pixel art. However, the "indie", "casual", and "mobile" gamers vastly outnumbered the "core" gamers. Because of this game developers and journalists found it profitable to produce games and articles targeted towards them.
Historically, this kind of thing has regularly occurred in population systems. A group of humans are living happily in an area. Suddenly several new groups of humans move in. The original group – lacking the ability to force the newcomers out – experience a change to their way of life and a weakening of their cultural power. They don't like it. It's a common story – from the Book of Exodus to the Eternal September. It probably even predates humanity. And in nearly every version, what happens next is conflict.
The first thing to really change was game journalism. This was to be expected, because game journalists can adapt their content much quicker than game developers. A game studio might take four years to transition between developing Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell to Just Dance, but a game journalist could do it virtually overnight by deciding to write about Anna Anthropy's Mighty Jill Off in addition to Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV. To the "core" gamers this appeared as a stark difference. Suddenly their favorite sites contained a lot of content that didn't appeal to them. Additionally – as these sites sought to retain and encourage their new readers – they adopted much more inclusive language, and featured much more inclusive viewpoints.
In hindsight it seems obvious that "Ethics in Games Journalism" became the rallying cry for GamerGate. Biased journalists – who would trade positive coverage in exchange for sexual favors – were all the explanation the small group of "core" gamers needed to form GamerGate. Then – pointing to the biggest change – they proceeded to brutalize the less powerful demographics. In this case it was the women in and around the games industry.
While politics works on a different scale than game markets, the systems are similar and the same pattern is playing out. The demographics of America have changed and – due to migrants seeking to escape the economic stagnation of Latin America and the brutal wars in the Middle East – that change is accelerating. One of the most prominent features of this change is that the media is producing content to appeal to these new consumers. A portion of the former majority has coalesced to rail against ethics in journalism – the Crooked Media, the Lügenpresse – and brutalize those from less powerful demographics.
GamerGate surprised us by how successful it was. We weren't prepared for the tenacity behind their violence, nor were we prepared for the amount of people willing to stand by and let them get away with it. Trump's success is a familiar surprise.
In the end though, GamerGate didn't reverse the demographic changes to the games industry. Developers are still making games that appeal to the "casual," "mobile," and "indie" consumers, and game journalists are still covering those topics. And in spite of the real damage GameGate inflicted the system continues it's trend towards more inclusive content for a more diverse market.
I hope that the political system will be similarly resilient.


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There is no doubt about the fact that actual security cameras can be extremely useful in watching those who come and go and preventing crimes from occurring. It is worth noting, however, that dummy, or fake versions of those cameras can be similarly helpful in safeguarding all sorts of property.
This is not to say that actual security cameras have no role to play. In locations like filling stations or bank branches, fully functioning cameras are crucial. However, in residential or small business contexts, dummy cameras can serve as a cost-effective method of achieving security objectives.
Fundamentals of Dummy Cameras CCTV.
Perhaps you are among those without a great deal of existing knowledge about fake or dummy security cameras. The basic thing to realize is that they are not capable of recording movements, but are much less expensive than actual equipment used by spies and others.
A dummy camera might feature motion detectors, lights or zoom and tilt functionality complete with visible wiring. However, these aspects are designed to mimic actual cameras and help the equipment appear to be real. No recording systems are in place, and no activity will be captured. The overarching goal is to deceive would-be criminals into believing that their movements are being caught on video and stop them from continuing with their plans.
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Some may assume that there is not much to think about in terms of selecting a dummy security camera on the Internet. They might believe that any fake set-up will do the job as intended. This is not really the case, however. Too many people waste money on dummy cameras which simply do not look real. Further, installing a dummy camera in an ill-advised location can negate its impact altogether. Thus, it is best to take some time to research the topic and how to get something that actually serves its purpose.
It makes good sense to buy a camera that has flashing light capability. Motion sensors, heat sensors and LED functionality can all combine to create an effective deterrent to a criminal who does not wish to be seen.
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Property is a thing in itself and from the earlier times, till recent times will remain as the most important asset ever taken by any person and possession of it is important for ones living in society. However, Urbanisation make the prices of properties skyrocketing due to which borrower have to take the loan as the finances available with current job did not suffice to make a purchase. These days, a different bank offers different types of loans and facilities to match up borrower's requirements. Home loan is one such type. Home Loan is a financial burden and before taking home loan borrower need to have the information of his annual income, including any overtime and commission, details of debts and expenses, such as other loans and debit cards and then has to think wisely to decide the amount as well as the bank from where one make up mind to apply for the same. Due to demonetization and reduction in lending rates offered by banks, interest rate competitions among banks hots up due to which employees working in banks resort to various tricks to woo and befool the customer by not disclosing of the long terms expenses and charges hurting their emotions impacting their finances in a big way which they can't afford in the future during the closure of their loan Hence, Below mentioned are the important points to be considered for finalising the bank for taking loan:
- Evaluate Home loan Offerings Of Different Banks Pertaining To Sanctioning Of Maximum Loan Amount With Required Eligibility: The amount of loan that bank is likely to offer depends on your monthly income and value of your property. The loan amount would be 80-85% of your property value. It may be 90% in some cases where the amount of loan is more than 30 lakhs or less. Borrower will get home loan depends on his occupation -salaried, business, disposable income and number of dependents For a bigger loan one has to smaller down payment with a larger EMI.
- Compare The Rate Of Interest Of Different Banks: Rate of interest is very important as it influence the monthly EMI and total interest paid by your Home buyers should always shop around different banks and choose the competitive one offering best-suited bank providing facility of fixed and floated. Those taking loans for short duration from 2-5 years they should always advisable to take fixed loan whereas those with longer duration must take floating rates which vary according to market conditions. Hence, home buyers should compare the rate of interest and facilities which are availed by them from taking loan from a particular bank. For example, State bank of India is the first bank to announce the reduction in lending rates for home loans by 50 basis points to 8.60 % to women borrowers and 8.7 percent for other borrower on loans up to Rs 75 lakh. Other banks like HDFC, ICICI bank, India bulls follows. Among the government banks, Bank of Baroda is the first to offer the reduced interest rate of about 8.35 % without any balance transfer charges.
- Avoid Falling For Marketing Grimmicks Of Various Dsa S And Agents Of The Various Offers: Increased competition among various banks regarding disbursement of loans and pressure of achieving huge monthly targets banks employees usually resort to certain tricks and often the offers comes with a catch. For example, Bank of Baroda is offering 8.35% interest rate for only those customers with a credit score of 760 or more. Customers with a lower credit score will have to pay a higher rate of interest.
- Properly Read The Details Of Long Terms, Conditions, Expanses Involved For Processing Charges And Prepayment: Home buyers should ask for the complete process being followed by the bank, documents required. Bank charge 0.25%-2% of the loan amount as prepayment charges which the customer should be aware of Banks set terms and conditions pertaining to the prepayment that also the borrower need to ask for from bank from which borrower finally take the loan.
- Do Not Apply For Home loan In Different Banks: Always wisely choose a particular bank where you finally give all your necessary documents for taking loan as applying in different banks will affect your CIBIL score and your chances of loan being rejected for multiple applications will be higher. So, borrower should check rates/emi/ processing fee and disbursal time in 3-4 banks but apply and give documents to one only.
- Scope For Balance Transfer Offered By Bank: Home buyers must clarify the terms and conditions for balance transfer of the loan amount, settlement/ foreclosing the outstanding amount, transferring the balance to another bank's account, preparing a part and full as per the requisite of the homebuyer.
- Responsiveness To Change In Rates: Do check whether the bank from whom you decide to take the loan changes its interest rates following the policy changes by the Reserve Bank of India. Always go for that bank which usually seen reducing rates in response to cut in repo rate by the RBI because of the fair deal expected not only now but in future too.
- Turn Around Time Of The Bank: Do check with bank how many day will it take to sanction and disburse home loans as it may vary from bank to bank. Normally bank will take five working days to disburse the loan provided all the documents are in order. There are number of post disbursement services involved which include regular account statements and interest certificates on time every year. Choose that bank with strong systems and good record of after-sale service.
Conclusion: We can conclude by saying process of taking loans become easier and beneficial for the borrower in the long term if above-mentioned parameters are considered properly while selecting best-suited bank among others from where the loan is likely to be taken. Home buyer can hurry up to select the particular bank to avail the loan and seal the deal as soon as possible as per the terms and conditions as decided in written as earlier decided during the process of taking loan. This enables to have a cordial relationship of customer-bank relationship and will boost the economy of the country.


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What is be the most significant threat to cybersecurity teams in 2018? According to a May 2018 survey from information security company Trustwave, 22 percent of full-time information technology (IT) professionals said preventing malware, including ransomware, was their biggest security threat and obligation for 2018.
Trustwave commissioned a third-party research firm to create the 2018 Security Pressures survey, which polled 1,600 security decision-makers and influencers in six countries about the types of information security pressures they face. Their responses helped illustrate the priorities of security teams in their ongoing fight against digital threats.
Malicious activity wasn't the only threat felt by participants in the Trustwave survey. The second biggest pressure was identifying vulnerabilities (17 percent) — which fell from holding the top spot in 2017. Preventing social engineering and phishing attacks came in third place (13 percent), and patching vulnerabilities came in fourth place (12 percent).
Besides threats and responsibilities, IT professionals reported that they also face a number of obligations involved with running their employer's information security program. Twenty-six percent said advanced security threats produce the most operational pressure, followed by a lack of budget (17 percent) and a lack of security skills and expertise (16 percent).
Trustwave explained in its report that organizations could bolster their security with the help of a managed services provider (MSP) by keeping an eye out for providers with global reach, ample security expertise and a robust portfolio of solutions.
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The Old Barn Dance – Gene Autry
Sally Dawson gets Gene to sign a contract to sing on her struggling radio station. Gene is selling horses and unknown to him the sponsor of his program is the tractor company he is competing against. (1938) With Gene Autry, Smiley Burnette.
This page used to have THE LONER so some of the comments may be about that show.
The Loner western television show. Rod Serling Created this western series.
This western series has only 26 episodes and starred Lloyd Bridges. It was deemed as an Adult western and never rerally took a good hold to either adult audience or kids. It originally aired less then one season on CBS in 1965 and 1966.
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Born on this day Jan.15th Lloyd Vernet Bridges, Jr. was born on January 15, 1913 in San Leandro, California. The star of many land and underwater adventures grew up in various Northern California towns. His father, who was in the hotel business, wanted him to become a lawyer, but young Lloyd's interests turned to acting while at the University of California at Los Angeles


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Some movement in the club towards space ship combat. Some more fleets. StarmadaX/Brigade all fired up and some VBAM on it's way.
But come on, there must be a better movement system.
Yes there is. And I got the last actual trouble solved this week and some minor solved today. More to follow within short.


text: Woke up after a few hours sleep I had a very strange dream it was one of those dreams that made no sense at all when you think about it. but I realized that before I went to sleep a few hours ago I had a cup of coffee with some dark chocolate mix. It was just one of those crazy coffee dreams.


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For general discussion on this episode, visit the TNG forum at The Trek BBS.
Connection to Enterprise finale Edit
Leaving the critical reaction to the Enterprise finale aside, does it fit accurately with this episode? It seems a bit strange that the Enterprise episode says it was the example of Archer etc that made Riker tell Picard about the Pegasus. Tough Little Ship 23:00, 28 Jul 2005 (UTC)
- I don't think so. Again, critical reaction aside, the events of "These Are the Voyages" are now part of canon, and Riker's dealing with his moral quandary by consulting the NX-01 crew has now been retconned into the events of this episode. Consequently, I think a mention of those events should be integrated into the synopsis -- although at what point is another question. Perhaps you say something like "Having participated in a holodeck re-creation of Captain Jonathan Archer's Enterprise NX-01, Riker decides to rat out Admiral Pressman..."
Pointless scene? Edit
Can anyone explain or speculate about the point of the scene in which Riker shows up in sickbay with an injury suffered during bat'leth practice? I didn't get that at all.
- Well this really isnt the forum for this type of comment, but in short, iirc, he was feeling guilty for what he did aboard the Pegasus and was applying it to his actions during practice-- "I knew what I was supposed to do... but I didn't do it." The script explains it a little better, but it is somewhat played off of the scene moments before it between Picard and Pressman. --Alan del Beccio 00:24, 11 July 2006 (UTC)
Removed Note Edit
- The episode's plot is similar to that of The Philadelphia Experiment. Tests of an experimental type of cloaking device result in the deaths of most of the crew of the ship; in particular, some deceased crew members are found "fused" to parts of the ship, similar to deaths in the film.
Uncited similarity. By all means, it can be re-added if it was acknowledged somewhere as a homage/reference. But the sources I consulted stated the episode was inspired by Raise the Titanic!.– Cleanse 00:12, 15 September 2008 (UTC)
Actually, the entire plot premise is identical. Perhaps you should view the movie.
Another similatity would be Battlestar Galactica's Battlestar Pegasus, a ship that is presumed to be lost in the Cylon attack but reappears some time afterwards. It's crew, however, was not dead, but very much alive and kicking Cylon butts, in both the original and re-imagined series. -not really a member-
Riker's actions Edit
Why was Riker not court-martialed for his involvement in the cover-up? He stayed silent about the cloak until the Enterprise was facing destruction in the asteroid. At the least he should have been convicted of conspiring to obstruct justice and participating in an illegal experiment. The entire crew of the Pegasus knew about the cloaking device. Syalantillesfel (talk) 22:23, August 15, 2012 (UTC)
- Article talk pages are for discussion related to changing the article only, and are not meant for general discussion of the subject, such as questioning the plot. Specific questions can be asked at the Reference Desk, while open-ended discussion should take place at a discussion site geared towards that. 31dot (talk) 01:48, August 16, 2012 (UTC)
Riker's Beard Edit
In this episode, Riker tells a story about how, on the Pegasus, he was nicknamed 'Ensign Babyface' and that this is the reason he grew a beard. This is a continuity error, as we see him beard-less for the entire first season of the show. I added a 'Continuity' section to Background Information to this episode and listed this error, but it was removed. Why? Is this not a clear continuity error? Please clarify why this edit was removed. Thanks. -- – The preceding unsigned comment was added by 22.214.171.124 (talk).
- Firstly, we do not allow listing of continuity errors on this wiki. See MA:NIT for the policy in question. Secondly, your assessment of the discussion in question is actually incorrect - Pressman asks how long Riker has had the beard; Riker says "five years", which ties pretty much exactly to season two. He notes that it was because he was tired of hearing how young he looked, which then leads onto the discussion of the 'Ensign Babyface' moniker. Riker's reasoning does not stem directly from that nickname. Therefore, there is no continuity error. -- Michael Warren | Talk 21:07, March 12, 2013 (UTC)
Subtitles Edit
I just watched this episode on Canadian Netflix, and the voiceover clearly says Four Years, but the subtitles says Five Years. -- User:Neko452 08:46, 17 June, 2013 (UTC)
- Subtitles/closed captioning should not be used as the source of information, as they are often based on early scripts or are created by people not associated with the production. 31dot (talk) 09:08, June 17, 2013 (UTC)
- Alright and I can not seem to log in to my account from this computer, but I am User:Neko452 so I am readding my name to the prior post since it got removed 220.127.116.11 11:00, June 17, 2013 (UTC)


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While book proofreading is usually the final stage of your manuscript's pre-publishing process, it pays to pay attention to what your book editors will look at while you're writing, and thereby minimize payable hours later on.
Book proofreading should be done once your book has been laid out for print and or formatted for e-reading. You might argue that there shouldn't be any errors after the book editors, book designers and formatters have checked it. However, it is nearly impossible for a copyeditor to spot all mistakes, no matter how rigorous the editing process and that's why many writers hire a proofreader. There's a 95% spot rate amongst good copy editors, and that excludes errors that occur after the fact – for instance when you approve changes, add something, or when your cat steps on your keyboard. If you're unsure, get hold of freelance book editors or free beta readers.
What is Book Proofreading?
Book proofreading is different to recreational reading in that you need to spot details, such as punctuation marks that are in a different format to the text, or too many spaces between words or sentences.
When proofreading your book, remember to –
- Read out loud: Your brain has an autocorrect function that basically bypasses errors while you read quietly. However, when you read aloud, you will notice mistakes better. Your ears will hear what your eyes don't see.
- Read slowly: Read at a speed which allows you to focus. Some writers use a text-to-speech tool, which may allow you to adjust the reading speed.
Book Proofreading: What Book Editors Will Look For in Your Manuscript
By spotting these issues ahead of time, you can save on freelance copy editor rates:
- Are you using a consistent font style and size for the running text?
- Are you using the appropriate headers for chapters and subtitles?
- Is the font big enough, and easy enough to read?
- Do you use spaces before and after dashes, em dashes and ellipses consistently?
- Are there any strange characters where punctuation should be?
- Are there any forced line breaks in inappropriate places?
- Have you left any pages blank?
- Are there additional spaces in the wrong places?
- Are some words merged?
- Do your hyperlinks work?
- Are images in the right places and are they sized correctly?
- Are there any typos and spelling errors?
- Have you used the appropriate spelling variations?
- Does your document contain any misused easily confused words?
- Are there missing hyphens?
- Are there missing headings?
- Are there any punctuation errors and placement (semicolons, apostrophes, comma splices and punctuation marks outside of your quotation marks) errors?
- Is there evidence of unconventional use of formatting that should be changed?
- Did you spell out acronyms and abbreviations of names the first time you used them?
- Have you checked the consistency of numbers (spelled out or numerals)?
- Have you been consistent in the spelling of specific words?
- Have you used proper and consistent capitalization?
Seeing your mistakes, and stretching your mind to fixing them, will provide you valuable insights, which are bound to translate into a much better writing experience for your next book. It makes sense to add book proofreading to your schedule before handing your manuscript over to your book editors.


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HP Launches Entrepreneurship MOOC
Education Development Center and HP have launched a new massive open online course for entrepreneurs. The class, part of the HP LIFE e-Learning program, is designed to provide the 75 million unemployed young people around the world with the tools necessary to create, establish, and grow successful businesses.
The class uses a modular curriculum which focuses on four main topics necessary for developing every business: finance, marketing, operations, and communications. The short, self-paced units help students develop rudimentary business skills—like using a spreadsheet to track expenses. The modules also provide students with practical business advice and case studies exploring real-life challenges faced by entrepreneurs in both developed and developing countries.
As part of the HP Life program students will be able to take advantage of 340 entreprenuer training centers in 49 countries.
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CINCINNATI, OH --- Mercy Health, a Catholic health ministry serving Ohio and Kentucky, and FC Cincinnati formally announce that they have formed a partnership in support of FC Cincinnati's bid to join Major League Soccer. Upon a successful outcome in December, the partnership would represent one of the largest jersey sponsorship commitments in MLS and is on par with Atlanta United's deal with American Family Insurance. Specific terms of the partnership will not be disclosed due to FCC and Mercy Health policy.
"Mercy Health's partnership with FC Cincinnati reaffirms the strength of the business community's support for FC Cincinnati's MLS vision. With an assist from Premier Partnerships, two incredible organizations are coming together for the benefit of our community by bringing MLS to the Queen City," said Carl H. Lindner III FC Cincinnati majority owner. "Mercy Health's long-standing history and the nearly $1 million in daily community benefit it extends across their footprint is commendable. We look forward to enhancing that impact with our commitment and partnership in building community gardens, soccer camps for underserved communities, health events and screenings and more. This is a great day for the city of Cincinnati and for our region."
"As a native of Ohio, I know first-hand how passionate our communities are about coming together to rally around causes that matter and the teams that are close to their hearts. FC Cincinnati's successful track record and meteoric popularity is nothing short of impressive. The team and their passionate fans have really put our region on the map," said John Starcher, Mercy Health President and CEO. "We are excited to partner with an organization that has engaged our community so strongly and are thrilled FC Cincinnati is committed to joining us in positively impacting lives across Ohio. We're pleased to join forces and support FC Cincinnati's bid to be an MLS franchise team."
Next month, FC Cincinnati will find out if it is one of the next two teams to be given a spot in the MLS, representing the highest caliber of play in the United States.
A mockup of the jersey was unveiled during the press conference, featuring Mercy Health's logo on the chest with a diamond pattern and MLS crest. The jersey is for illustration purposes, does not represent an official MLS or USL jersey and is not available for purchase.
FC Cincinnati, majority owned by Cincinnati businessman and philanthropist Carl Lindner III, joined the United Soccer League in 2016. The club, led by President and General Manager Jeff Berding, has garnered national and international headlines after eclipsing several USL and U.S. Open Cup attendance records and is recognized as one of the hottest soccer franchises in the country. For more information on FC Cincinnati, visitwww.fccincinnati.com or follow the team on Twitter (@fccincinnati), Facebook (/fccincinnati) or Instagram (@fccincinnati). For tickets visit fccincinnati.com/tickets or call (513) 977-KICK.
Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners) is the largest health system in Ohio and one of the largest health systems in the United States, employing more than 34,000 employees in Ohio and Kentucky. With $6 billion in assets, Mercy Health operates about 450 health facilities, including 23 hospitals, eight senior living communities, five hospice programs and seven home health agencies. Its accountable care organization, Mercy Health Select, is one of the top 10 ACOs in the country for Medicare Shared Savings, generating more than $15 million in savings in 2014. In keeping with its mission, Mercy Health provides about $1 million per day in community benefit services. For more information, visit www.mercy.com or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@mercy_health).


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text: Exercise for Weight Loss Print 10 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight Addressing one or more of these could kick-start your progress By Paige Waehner facebook linkedin Paige Waehner is a certified personal trainer, author of the "Guide to Become a Personal Trainer"; and co-author of "The Buzz on Exercise & Fitness." Learn about our editorial process Paige Waehner Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD on February 01, 2019 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Review Board Richard Fogoros, MD Updated on January 07, 2020 More in Weight Loss Exercise for Weight Loss Basics Procedures Nutrition for Weight Loss Diet Plans Medications Supplements Weight loss is a process—one that doesn't always happen as quickly as you might like. While healthy weight loss can take time, there are reasons you might not be losing weight that is worth considering as you gauge your progress. For example, maybe you're committed to a regular workout, but you're not burning enough calories. Perhaps you are exercising enough and eating well, but you have a medical condition that is interfering with your ability to shed pounds. There are many things that can influence weight loss, some of which may be more obvious than others. It's worth considering all of them as you work to make changes that will get you results. 1 You're Not Getting Enough Sleep Blake Sinclair / Getty Images Lack of sleep can contribute to weight gain. A 2006 study found women who slept five hours a night were more likely to gain weight than women who got seven hours of sleep. Researchers speculate that: Losing sleep may make you feel hungry, even when you're not.Sleep deprivation may affect the secretion of cortisol, one of the hormones that regulate your appetite.When you're tired, you may skip exercise or simply move around less, burning fewer calories. Getting enough sleep is crucial if you're trying to lose weight, not just because of how it affects you physically, but mentally as well. Sleep deprivation can make you feel cranky, confused, irritable, and can even contribute to depression, which can affect your activity level and food choices. Getting up and going to bed at the same time every day, avoiding stimulants like caffeine several hours before bedtime, and other changes can go a long way in improving the rest you get. Why Is Sleep Important for Weight Loss? 2 You're Stressed Out ThinkstockImages / Getty Images Stress and weight gain, or lack of weight loss, go hand in hand. Constant stress can contribute to a number of health problems, including: Raising cortisol: Like sleep deprivation, too much stress increases the production of cortisol. Not only does this increase appetite, but it can also cause extra abdominal fat storage.Cravings: When we're stressed or unhappy, many of us reach for "comfort foods" that are high in sugar and fat.Skipping workouts: Feeling down, fatigued, or stressed can make a workout seem too daunting. Taking short moments throughout the day to consciously check in with yourself and lower your tension levels is a good starting place for dealing with chronic stress. Mindful meditation is a good way to bring more calm to your life. A study published in the journal Eating Behaviors found that meditation can decrease binge eating and help reduce emotional eating. Keep in mind that chronic stress may not easily be solved on your own. Talking with a counselor or your doctor can help you identify your stressors and the best ways to manage them. 3 You're Eating Too Much Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images One of the most important factors in weight loss is how many calories you're eating versus how many calories you're burning. It may seem obvious, but unless you're tracking your calories each day, you may be eating more than you think. In fact, research has found that most of us underestimate how much we're eating, especially when we go out to eat. A 2008 study published in JAMA noted research participants underestimated how many calories were in a high-caloric food nearly 100 percent of the time. For example, when assessing the calorie content of fettuccine Alfredo or chicken fajitas at a restaurant, participants underestimated calories by 463 to 956. That's a pretty big discrepancy and one that could easily affect weight loss goals. To more closely track your diet: Determine what your body needs: Start by calculating how many calories you should aim to lose weight. Keep a food diary: Getting in the habit of writing down what you eat in a food diary prompts you to really think about what you're eating. You can use your own notebook or an online tracking program, such as My Food Diary. Log your food intake every day for at least a week, being as specific as possible: Measure your portions, read food labels, or access nutritional information if you're eating out. Analyze your diet: Online tracking websites will often give you an overview of how many calories you're eating as well as a breakdown of different nutrients. They can also help you get an objective look at your overall eating habits so you can look for ways to cut calories. You might even consider working with a registered dietitian who can make more specific recommendations based on your data. The Easiest Diets for Better Weight Loss Results 4 Your Metabolism Has Slowed Mike Kemp/Getty Images Metabolism can slow for a number of reasons, one of which is age, particularly if you don't preserve your muscle mass. Some estimates show that muscle mass declines about 4 percent each decade from ages 25 to 50, which is important as lean muscle burns more calories than fat. If you're still eating the same number of calories as your metabolism drops, your weight may creep up over time. Start exercising and lifting weights now to keep your metabolism in check. Ways to Boost Your Metabolism 5 You're Not Exercising Enough Hero Images / Getty Exercise is, of course, a crucial element to weight loss, but it's hard to know if you're doing the right workouts or burning enough calories. Start by looking at your overall program to get a sense of how much you're exercising and how much you really need. For weight loss, experts often recommend 60 to 90 minutes of exercise each day. If you're doing high-intensity workouts, that number drops to up to 30 minutes. If you're not close to that, this gives you a place to start. This doesn't mean you have to start working out for almost two hours a day, however. In fact, that's a bad idea if you're not used to that level of exertion, as it could lead to injury, burnout, or overtraining. What this does mean is that you need to make a very important decision: Either you need to increase your workout time and intensity to match your weight loss goals, orYou need to change your weight loss goals to match what you're actually doing. Don't forget, it's not just about structured exercise. Working out for an hour doesn't cancel out the next eight or nine hours of sitting (something many of us do). In addition to exercise, try to be as active as you can: Take regular breaks from the computer, take walks whenever possible, stretch, wear a pedometer to see how many extra steps you can get in, limit your TV time, etc. If you spend more than 8 hours sitting, that could be one more reason you're having trouble losing weight. If you find your workouts are hit-or-miss these tips may help you stay on track. 6 You Take Weekends Off Kathrin Ziegler / Getty Images. It's not uncommon to find yourself doing well during the week only to get a little too relaxed in your exercise and diet over the weekend. While an occasional break and treat are fine, consistently letting go on the weekend could be hurting your weight loss goals. Generally speaking, to lose one pound of fat in a week, you would need to cut 500 calories with diet and/or exercise each day. If you only do so for five days, then overeat or skip your workout for the next two, it's akin to taking one step forward and two steps back. That doesn't mean you can never treat yourself. Try these suggestions to stay on track: Avoid a free-for-all: Instead of cutting loose on Saturday and Sunday, choose one or two treats to enjoy over the weekend while sticking to your healthier diet.Avoid rewarding yourself with food: If you've been eating healthy all week, it's tempting to want to reward yourself. It's good motivation to have something to look forward to, but try rewarding yourself with experiences, such as a trip to the movies or the mall, rather than food.Keep moving: It's fine to plan some time for rest on the weekends, but that doesn't mean you have to be completely sedentary. A nice walk with your family or tossing a football in the backyard may not be structured exercise, but it still counts.Plan for fun: If you like indulging a bit on the weekend, plan your treats into your diet and exercise routine so you can really enjoy them. If you want pizza on Friday night, plan a lighter lunch earlier in the week and ramp up your Thursday workout, for example. 7 You Have a Medical Condition istockphoto Weight loss is a complex process involving a variety of factors. Some we can control, such as our diet and exercise. We can also work to manage stress and develop good sleep habits. There are some factors that influence weight loss that we can't control, such as our genes, sex differences (including the influence of hormones), age-related changes, and our individual body type. If you aren't losing weight despite changes to your diet and activity level, see your doctor to rule out a medical condition as the cause. Not only is this important if you aren't seeing a difference in the scale or your body despite your efforts, but even more so if you're inexplicably gaining weight. There are several health conditions and medications that have been linked to weight gain, including: Thyroid conditionsMedications to treat diabetesCorticosteroid (steroid) medicationsSome antidepressant medications (SSRIs)Beta-blockers used to treat high blood pressureAntipsychotic and anticonvulsant medications Continue to monitor changes in your weight. Tell your doctor if you gain more than five pounds in a month without any changes to your diet or exercise. 8 You've Hit a Plateau Tom Grill/Getty Images Almost everyone reaches a weight loss plateau eventually. As your body adapts to your workout, it becomes more efficient. Over time, your body will expend fewer calories performing the same exercise. Your weight loss progress will begin to slow down and may even stop. Some common reasons for plateaus include: Doing the same workout: Your body needs to be challenged to progress, so make sure you're changing up your program every four to six weeks.Not eating enough calories: If your body doesn't have enough fuel to sustain your level of activity, your body will conserve, rather than burn, calories.Overtraining: If you exercise too much, your body may respond by decreasing the number of calories you burn on your rest days. There are several ways to help break through a weight loss plateau, including varying up the exercises that you do and changing your intensity or duration. Experiment to find the ones that work for you. How to Bust Through a Weight Loss Plateau 9 You're Impatient About Results Peter Glass / Photographers Choice / Getty Images Just because you're not losing weight doesn't mean you're not getting positive results. Your body may be making changes that a scale simply can't measure, so hinging the evaluation of your success on how much you weigh can sometimes be discouraging. Ask yourself these crucial questions: Are my weight loss goals realistic? Experts agree a realistic weight loss goal is losing a half a pound to two pounds in a week. If you try to lose more than that, it's not likely to be sustainable.Am I seeing any results? Forget about the scale. Use other changes as a gauge, such as:You're losing inches, even if you're not losing pounds.Your clothes fit differently.You're slimming down somewhere. You may not be firming up in exactly the places you want to see changes, but that doesn't mean it's not happening elsewhere.Have I given myself enough time to see results? It often takes three or more months to see significant changes; for many people, it can take longer. Keep in mind that the process isn't always linear. Unless you follow your diet and exercise program to the letter 100 percent of the time, you won't lose weight at the same rate from week to week.I am getting other desirable benefits? Do you feel better? Sleep better? Feel stronger? Make a list and refer back to it if you ever feel discouraged. Remember that these are big wins, too. Consider hiring a personal trainer if you need help setting realistic personal fitness and weight loss goals. 10 You Actually Don't Need to Lose Weight Troels Graugaard/Getty Images Many people have an unrealistic idea about what it means to be at a healthy weight. Ask yourself: If you take away all the reasons you want to lose weight that have anything to do with how you look, are there any other reasons you need to lose weight? Are you at risk for medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease? Is your BMI in an unhealthy range? A conversation with your doctor can help you make sure your wishes and goals are in line with what's not only healthy for your body, but possible. For some people, losing weight may be an important component of getting and staying healthy. But if you're healthy at your current weight, it may be best to invest your efforts in figuring out how to be happy with the weight you are. Remember that healthy bodies don't all look the same and that negative thinking can trick you into believing things about yourself that just aren't true. Try to focus on all the things you like about your body. Appreciating all the things your body can do can help improve your body image. Stopping Your Inner Critic Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Looking to lose weight? Our nutrition guide can help you get on the right track. Sign up for our newsletter and get it free! Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? 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