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Semi truck wrecks happen for many different reasons, as proven by the extensive studies that have been done on these accidents and their causes. Both truck drivers and drivers of other vehicles are sometimes to blame, as well. Still, it is the responsibility of the driver behind the wheel of a big rig to drive as safely as possible to avoid I45 truck accidents. Considering some of the causes of deadly semi truck wrecks, following are a few tips that big rig drivers can use to help them stay safe and avoid problems that could lead to an accident.
Understand Safe Truck Operation
Anyone driving a big rig should know that his or her vehicle will handle and perform differently than any other vehicle on the road; however, this understanding must be put into action by properly operating the truck to compensate for these differences. Avoiding I45 truck accidents means driving with a large enough space cushion to prevent other vehicles from having an effect on the truck. Drivers must also consider all of the concerns associated with curves and turns, and safe procedures on highway entry and exit ramps.
Drivers must also remember their blind spots and allow themselves enough stopping distance. They should avoid traveling at excessive speeds, and be especially observant when backing up. For the safest operation, drivers of big rigs must be alert and observant, and anticipate the movement of vehicles around them in order to keep the proper distance between them, thereby avoiding semi truck wrecks.
Inspect Trucks Daily
All truck drivers should make daily vehicle inspections mandatory. Before hitting the road for the day it is essential for drivers to look over their trucks carefully, checking for potential problems that could result in mechanical failure. Tires, brakes, and electrical systems most especially require daily observation. Along with regular maintenance, daily safety inspections can save lives.
Careful Cargo Loading and Restraint
How cargo is loaded onto a trailer can make a difference when it comes the way the entire rig handles on the road, and in avoiding semi truck wrecks. Drivers should understand how to create a balanced load, then oversee the loading and restraint of their cargo so it is less likely to shift during travel, creating unsafe conditions.
Take Precautions in Bad Weather
Since weather can also drastically affect vehicle safety; and, because semi trucks handle differently in bad weather, truck drivers must take necessary precautions to avoid accidents. Whether there is wind, rain, ice, or snow, drivers should slow down as much as necessary to prevent slipping or tipping while in motion. If conditions are severe enough, pulling off the road and waiting for better weather is recommended rather than risking I45 truck accidents.
Stay Well Rested
Above all, drivers must get adequate rest. It has been well-documented that driver fatigue is a main contributor to semi truck wrecks in many different ways. Driving while fatigued slows reaction time, reduces decision-making abilities, and increases driver error, consequently leading to the possibility of an accident.
Although there are many factors that can contribute to I45 truck accidents, truck drivers must do their part to prevent the conditions that can lead to such an incident. By using a combination of common sense and careful operation, drivers can reduce the incidence of deadly semi truck wrecks!
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Present: Hugh Pattinson, Philip Bell, Carolyn McKay, Annmarie Chandler, Ben Goldsmith (via Skype),
Apologies: Ross Gibson
Next meeting: 10.00am this Friday 17th April at the Sydney College of the Arts.
Revisions to Dossier (Philip and Carolyn)
Carolyn has repaginated the dossier.
Carolyn and Philip will meet next Wednesday the 15th to continue the work.
We read through the work Philip has done revising the introduction and agreed the approach was more effective and easy to understand.
Philip will continue with these revisions throughout the dossier and remove our subjective commentary, rumination or value statements.
Agreed to add an appendix for some documents that are currently in the body of the dossier, as well as some extra things. For example, we will add the summaries from the interviews, which really highlight the diverse possibilities from the drivers our participant group explored (some of which have eventuated since the interviews last May). And we will add some of the (day in 2018) stories, to the story mix, to demonstrate the broad range of thinking/narration within the group.
Annmarie will give Philip this material
Ben will give Philip a paragraph on the "selling point" of the matrix approach, which arose in conversation. i.e. that the financial storm and the recent nationalized FTTH initiatives are not such a surprise if one is using our method, as one can anticipate their possibility within the strategic discussion framework posed by the quadrants and drivers (so again its not so much about "getting it right 10 years out" as about providing a process to develop insight into what will "flare" if xyz happens).
Driver Discussion
We discussed Ross's take on the summaries and provocations for each driver/quadrant and agreed it was working well.
Philip will revise the "people" driver to focus it more about people and demographic responses.
Other Business
Note Carolyn will be away for 3 weeks
Suggest we conduct the pilots as alternating groups, i.e. (A + B), then (B +C) etc. etc. so that we can learn from each encounter with the participants.
Great suggestion from Philip that rather than run a separate industry conference, we integrate with Mark Armstrong's gig in November and seek a panel session.
We are keen to discuss the book project and Ben will draft something on its scope and potential. Suggest we need Ben in Sydney for a focused meeting about the book.


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Electrical system components, including service panels (fuse and circuit breaker boxes), meters, switches and outlets, are easily damaged by flood water. RV electrical manuals along with a few inexpensive tools are well worth the cost of their purchase. When installing services in a floodway or floodplain, the main electrical service must be installed above the flood level. From behind the wooden panel the cables run concealed inside the wall to the electrical panel. A cordless tool's battery is a likely culprit and you can measure its voltage with a multi meter. The Electrical Inspection Section requires plans and drawings for new construction or service upgrades on services of 600 amps and larger and all high voltage installations.
The second component that is mounted on the meter beside the meter unit is called the neutral link. If it's damaged, call Vectren to report your outage and then call an electrician to get the weatherhead repaired and/or the meter box reattached. With just these two cables, you can operate all the electrical appliances in the house already. The independent meter examiner and a representative from the supplier will make arrangements to visit the electrician in Scottsdale property at electrician in Scottsdale a mutually convenient time. If you go into the profession, you will obtain or have access to a variety of tech tips databases. If the meter box is pulled away from the house and you have power, you should call an electrician to reattach the meter box.
If your property is equipped with an old-style fuse box or low-amperage service, you may want to consider upgrading to a modern circuit breaker system and higher-amperage service, especially if you have large appliances or other electrical equipment that draws a lot of power.
The third scenario might be if the main low voltage switchboard (the electrical panels that receive the low voltage currents directly from the transformer) need maintenance or repair. The first ELCB on the other hand feeds power to all other electrical fittings and fixtures including the lighting and the fans.
These defects can be caused by faulty parts or by injuries to the insulation of the wiring, cables, electrical appliances or other accessories such as the switches and socket outlets. Tip #5: Have your car's electrical system completely checked and tested every two years or whenever you have it serviced for any type of driveability problem. The OEM parts cost on some stuff was intended to make the customer go buy a new unit instead of repairing the old one. You can read more on how the ELCB works in my post on electrical shock protection.
During a new installation work, the installation electrician knows exactly how the electrical designer wants the wiring to be done. Some homeowners have been advised by their utility company that their meter base requires repair before the smart meter can be installed.
However we only put inside an electrical drawing is meant to help give the meaning to the electrical information that the drawing is supposed to convey. Once the terminal, wires, or component leads are hot, the solder will flow via capillary action, fill all voids, and make a secure mechanical and electrical bond. Its in a ZIP format and it includes many tips including SMPS and horizontal drive troubleshooting. If you want to be successful in electronic repairing line don't try to stop from investing on testing equipments. His tips on monitor repair are juicy and you will definitely learn a lot from him. With the switch in the Off position there should be no reading, but in the other there should be a complete electrical path indicated by a tiny resistance. However, there are a few diagrams of electrical room layout that I think can help some readers make more sense of what I described above.


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30th Nov 2017
For our final afterschool gardening session we braved the cold and took to rebuilding 'Buggingham Palace' (our bug hotel). Hopefully it will attract lots of minibeasts and maybe give the odd hedgehog a home.
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Supervalu reported third quarter fiscal 2017 consolidated net sales of $3.00 billion and a net loss from continuing operations of $11 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, which included $25 million of after-tax non-cash charges comprised of a pension settlement charge, a goodwill impairment charge and store closure charges and costs, partially offset by a deferred income tax benefit. When adjusted for these items, third quarter fiscal 2017 net earnings from continuing operations were $14 million, or $0.05 per diluted share.
Net earnings from continuing operations for last year's third quarter were $16 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, which included $6 million in after-tax costs related to asset impairment charges, employee severance and store closure charges and costs. When adjusted for these items, third quarter fiscal 2016 net earnings from continuing operations were $22 million, or $0.08 per diluted share.
"The successful sale of Save-A-Lot early in the fourth quarter provides SUPERVALU with additional flexibility to operate and grow our business," said President and CEO Mark Gross. "Additionally, our Wholesale team has done a tremendous job delivering for our customers. It is a significant accomplishment that we increased Wholesale sales compared to last year given the sales lost at the end of fiscal 2016. Unfortunately, in our Retail segment we have not been able to overcome persistent deflation, competitive impacts, and other factors. It takes time to change customers' shopping habits, but our team is dedicated to improving our results."
Chief Operating Officer and CFO Bruce Besanko added, "Early in the fourth quarter we used the majority of the proceeds from the sale of Save-A-Lot to reduce our outstanding debt by approximately $1.1 billion. We have also taken steps to reduce our pension plan obligations through a successful lump-sum buyout of certain plan participants that resulted in the pension settlement charge this quarter. In addition, we made a $25 million cash contribution to the pension plan."
Besanko ended by saying, "Given the many moving parts from the sale of Save-A-Lot, we are managing the business for the next several quarters by reference to pro forma adjusted EBITDA. For the third quarter, pro forma adjusted EBITDA was $114 million, $18 million less than last year's third quarter, reflecting the challenging operating environment across the grocery industry."
Third quarter net sales were $3.00 billion compared to $3.05 billion last year, a decrease of $42 million or 1.4 percent. Total net sales within the Wholesale segment increased 0.2 percent. Retail identical store sales were negative 5.7 percent. Fees earned under transition services agreements ("TSAs") in the third quarter were $37 million compared to $46 million last year.
Gross profit for the third quarter was $407 million, or 13.6 percent of net sales. Last year's third quarter gross profit was $436 million, or 14.3 percent of net sales. The gross profit rate decrease compared to last year is primarily due to lower TSA fees and higher employee costs.
Third quarter Wholesale net sales were $1.91 billion, compared to $1.90 billion last year, an increase of 0.2 percent. The net sales increase is primarily due to sales to new customers and increased sales to new stores operated by existing customers, partially offset by stores from the prior year no longer supplied by the Company.
Third quarter Retail net sales were $1.06 billion, compared to $1.10 billion last year, a decrease of 3.4 percent. The net sales decrease reflects identical store sales of negative 5.7 percent and closed stores, partially offset by sales from acquired and new stores.


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What does Jaeleen mean?
Jaeleen as a name for girls means "blue crested bird". Jaeleen is an alternate form of Jae (American, Latin): feminine respelling of Jay.
STARTS WITH Ja-
VARIANTS Jaylynn, Jaylene▲, Jayleen▲, Jaelyn
OTHER FORMS VIA JAE Jaelana, Jaeleah, JayleeCREATIVE FORMS
Jaeleen Noelle (J.N.), ..
How popular is Jaeleen?
Jaeleen is an uncommonly occurring first name for women. Jaeleen is an unusual surname too for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)
Which version is better?
Jaelyn (#610 IN 2016), Jaylee (#800), Jayleen (#447), Jaylene (#740) and Jaylynn (#865) are the prominent varying forms of Jaeleen (NOT RANKED) listed in the Top 2000. Other forms, like Jaeleah, are uncommon. These relations of Jaeleen were favored in 2010 (USAGE OF 0.1%) and are almost as popular today (USAGE 0.1%, 24.1% LESS). Jaelyn has been the most recognizable form, though Jayleen is currently ranked higher. (2016 BIRTH STATISTICS)
Similar Names
Jaeleen is pronounced similarly to Jalyn▼, Jaylan, Jilleen, Joeleen, Joelin, Joellen, Joellin, Joellyn, Joelynn, Jolean, Joleen, Jolleen and Juleen. Other recommended sound-alike names are Caileen, Caleen, Carleen, Catleen, Cayleen, Darleen, Earleen, Eveleen, Faeleen, Gayleen, Harleen, Heleen, Ireleen, Jackleen, Jaelle, Jakleen, Jalena, Jalin, Janeen, Jasleen, Jasmeen, Jelena, Jeneen, Kaelee, Kaileen, Kaleen, Karleen, Katleen, Kayleen, Maelee, Marleen, Mayleen, Noeleen, Pauleen, Raelee, Raeleen, Rayleen and Taleen. These names tend to be more commonly used than Jaeleen.See names in meaning and etymology.


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Tips to a Healthy, Happy Summer
We wait all year for this: the sun is out and summer has arrived! Here are a few tips to help you enjoy a healthy, happy summer
- Get outside: the benefits to being outside in the summer are endless. From Vitamin D to good old O2 (Oxygen) your body will thank you:
- Fresh air and exercise helps improve sleep
- Sunlight stimulates the release of happy hormones in the brain and helps prevent or reduce anxiety and depression
- Vitamin D helps support immune function and prevents conditions such as MS as depression as well as improves energy
- Being outside is good for the soul
- Keep well hydrated: as the mercury rises be sure to drink plenty of water. The average water intake in the summer should be 1.5 – 2L . Each hour spent in the heat or exercising depletes about 500 ml of water so be sure to account for this loss. If you add a pinch of sea salt to your water it will help with absorption and prevent dehydration:
- Water helps the body regulate temperate and prevent heat stroke on hot days
- Water helps prevent constipation and maintain proper body fluid levels
- Water is a key ingredient to ensure great energy levels
- Water helps maintain proper muscle mass and prevents muscle cramping and headaches
- Water keeps your skin looking young and hydrated and reduces the look of fine line and wrinkles that come with dehydration
- Be sure to keep up the sleep: it's easy to have fun in the summer and often that means we compromise on sleep but maintaining a healthy sleep routine through the summer months will pay off:
- Sleep improves immune function
- Sleep is an important time for the body to heal and replenish what is lost during the day
- Sleep helps prevent anxiety and depression. During sleep we release hormones that are important to maintain a healthy mood
- Proper sleep is important to maintain a healthy weight. Lack of sleep often leads to weight gain while weight loss is challenging if you are not getting enough zzzz's
- Proper sleep results in less joint pain. Sleep is actually one of the best anti-inflammatories due to the beneficial hormones release while you are asleep
- Sleep improves your sex life!
- Eat fresh: the abundance of fresh food available in the summer makes it easy to eat healthy. Choose dark leafy greens, and bright colourful berries for the most nutrient packed summer cuisine:
- Berries are packed with nutrient rich antioxidants that help fight cancer and other diseases, help keep your energized and have powerful anti-aging properties
- Watermelon: this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels
- Zucchini: packed full of antioxidants and vitamin C this little squash is a great addition to your summer fare. An added bonus: the skin is full of fiber
- Summer Greens: packed with vitamin k to keep bones strong and healthy these tasty little leaves are a great addition to any meal.
146 Reasons Why Sugar is Ruining Your Health
There are more than 100 ways I can think of that sugar is ruining your health. Here are my top 10:
* sugar suppresses the immune system
* sugar can contribute to diabetes
* sugar can adversely affect school children's grades and cause learning disorders
* sugar feeds cancer
* sugar is the #1 enemy of bowel movements
* sugar consumption is associated with mental illness such as schizophrenia and dementia such as Alzheimer's
* sugar ingestion during pregnancy increases neural tube defects in embryos and decreases birth weight in newborns
* sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, sleep disturbance and mood imbalance in both adults and children
* sugar can trigger headache and migraines
* in Intensive Care Units limiting sugar saves lives
Allergies 101
Dr Heidi Rootes on Vancouver's The Rush talking Allergies
As allergy season is fast approaching lets get back to the basics:
1. What are Allergies?
Allergies are a symptom of an immune reaction our body mounts against a substance it considers foreign to the body. In the case of seasonal allergies, the reaction is an IgE mediated response. When our immune system increases its IgE immune response to a substance be it pollen or trees, peanuts or cats the trickle down effect is the same. Increased IgE antibodies create histamine release from circulating cells called mast cells. When histamine is released into the blood stream the reaction is sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose….sound familiar?
2. How can allergies be treated?
conventionally allergies are treated with anti histamine medications. Anti histamines bind H1 receptors on cells of mucous membranes (gut, nasal passages, throat etc) and inhibit the binding of histamine. The problem is that the more circulating non bound histamine the more receptors are produced resulting in the need for stronger, more regular dosing of medication. More receptors mean more potential binding sites for histamine resulting in worse allergies year to year.
Alternative treatment for allergies include Vitamin C which stabilizes mast cells preventing the release of histamine acting as a natural antihistamine. Anti inflammatory substances such as quercetone and fish oil also help stabilize mast cells.
IV vitamins can be very useful for treating acute allergies allowing for high doses of vitamins to be administered intravenously.
Lifestyle plays an important role in treating allergies. Here is a list of some things to consider:
*stress management – high stress increases immune dysfunction leading to increased allergies
*reduce sugar intake – high sugar increases immune dysfunction
*get plenty of sleep – 7 – 9 hours of sleep allows for rest and repair and normalizes immune function
*exercise regularly – regular exercise normalizes immune function
3. How can I prevent allergies?
This is the most important part! Prevention needs to start 3 – 6 months before the onset of allergy season. It is a good time to meet with your naturopathic physician and put together a plan. Prevention is the key to a clear and healthy spring and summer.
4 Power Herbs to Help Battle Stress
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- By Dr. Heidi Rootes
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Did you know that one in 5 Canadians visit their doctor for symptoms relating to stress? Sleep disturbance, anxiety, fatigue, irregular periods, hypothyroidism, weight gain, digestive disturbance…These are all symptoms that can be created by too much cortisol, the hormone released during stressful situations, circulating in the bloodstream.
Although we can not avoid stress there are many things we can do to help our body handle it better such as regular exercise, healthy diet, and plenty of sleep. When stress starts to effect us physically we can use a family of herbs called adaptogens to help stabilize our cortisol and reduce stressful symptoms.
When it comes to dealing with chronic stress, there are those who explode, those who simmer and stew in it, and those who simply swallow it.
If you see yourself as one of these types, which ever one it might be, the sad news is that you are not alone. A national survey, released a few years ago, by the American Psychological Association found that one-third of Americans are living with extreme stress and nearly half reported their stress levels had increased within the past 5 years.
This chronic state of stress is causing a myriad of health issues that we don't realize. The stress hormones elicited during the time of a stressful event are meant to be protective; however, when they are overproduced due to chronic stress, the same hormones can promote cellular damage and accelerate detrimental changes in the body that lead to conditions like persistent fatigue, bone mineral loss, inflammation, hormone imbalances, brain fog, and obesity.
No matter how you experience stress, it is imperative to do something to help ease the damage that chronic stress can cause! Adaptogens to the rescue! Adaptogens are a class of plant medicines that have the ability to help stabilize the "hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis" and assist you while you are enduring the multitude of stressors in your daily life. Stated more simply, adaptogens help the body fight stress by reducing the production of stress hormones that result in the fight-or-flight response. Adaptogens increase the body's natural resistance to stress.
The following are adaptogens you can try today:
* Eleuthrococcus (Siberian Ginseng)
* Ashwaganda
* Rhodiola
* Schisandra
Read more about adaptogenic herbs: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/adapt-or-die-easing-chronic-stress-naturally
Surviving the Holidays
Surviving the Holidays
Dr. Heidi Rootes
For the most of us it seems the holidays are a time when all our hard work eating healthy, exercising, and generally taking care of ourselves goes completely out the window. We spend half the holidays thinking "just one more shortbread…it's the holidays" and the rest thinking "why did I have to eat that fourth shortbread?" We stay up extra late for no particular reason, indulge in luxurious food and beverage, and somehow find absolutely no time to exercise. By January 1 we are making all kinds of resolutions to get back on track and vow never look at another mug of eggnog again. Well this year doesn't have to be filled with regret and resolutions. Instead, have a plan ready ahead of time to help you through the season without completely undoing everything you have worked so hard throughout the year to accomplish. Here are some simple tips to help survive the holidays:
1. Plan ahead: use your day timer to track your social engagements, and eat wisely throughout the day so you can enjoy your night out, guilt free. Start your day with fiber, pack smart snacks such as nuts, seeds and fruit, and have a salad with some protein for lunch.
2. Keep hydrated: be sure to drink lots of water. This should be a habit all year round but with the holidays at hand we tend to replace water with other beverages. Remember to drink at least 2 litres each day. The best way to track your intake is have water with you at all times.
3. Stay on sched: if you miss your usual Wednesday yoga class or your Friday morning workout, you haven't blown your entire regime for the year and it is not an excuse to take the rest of the holidays off with a promise to get back on track come January one. So you missed a work out, go tomorrow. This is another way planning ahead comes in handy. Along with scheduling social commitments, schedule your "holiday exercise routine". This might be significantly different than your usual one but at least you are still committing to taking care of yourself.
4. Get sleep: regular sleep-wake patterns are an important component of staying healthy. Late nights disrupt the Circadian Rhythm, leading to increased susceptibility to infection. Try to get several hours sleep before midnight whenever possible. It's true that an hour of sleep before midnight is the equivalent to two hours after.
5. Mind your manners: the holidays bring many tasty temptations. To allow your body time to catch up with the intake remember to chew your food well and eat slowly. It takes your brain 20 minutes after ingestion to feel satiated.
6. Enjoy your self: if you are going to eat something you normally would not allow yourself, ENJOY it. Studies have shown that guilt associated eating does not satisfy the craving; however, people who allow themselves to enjoy a tasty treat find greater satisfaction in their indulgence and have less frequent cravings.
Dr. Heidi Rootes is a Naturopathic physician and is certified in prolotherapy, neural therapy, acupuncture and intravenous injection therapy
Dr Heidi Rootes on Vancouver's The Rush
Did you know that the female clitoris has 8000 nerve endings while the penis has only 4000? Dr. Rootes made a guest appearance on Vancouver's The Rush with Mike Eckford and Fiona Forbes to test their knowledge of genitalia:
8 Foods That Boost Your Immunity
Well the cold weather has arrived and with it comes increased incident of cold and flu. Here is a list of 8 foods to boost your immune system and help you stay healthy and happy this winter:
8 Foods That Boost Your Immune System
1. Vitamin C: Vitamin C tops the list of immune boosters for many reasons. There has been more research about the immune-boosting effects of Vitamin C than perhaps any other nutrient. Vitamin C supplements are inexpensive to produce, and it's available naturally in many fruits and vegetables. Also, you can buy a vitamin-C-fortified version of just about anything.
Top 3 Sources of Vitamin C:
• Guava
• Sweet red pepper (raw)
• Kiwi
2. Vitamin E: This important antioxidant and immune booster doesn't get as much press as vitamin C, yet it's important to a healthy immune system. Vitamin E stimulates the production of natural killer cells, those that seek out and destroy germs and cancer cells. Vitamin E enhances the production of B-cells, the immune cells that produce antibodies that destroy bacteria. Vitamin E supplementation may also reverse some of the decline in immune response commonly seen in aging. Vitamin E has been implicated in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease
Top 3 Sources of Vitamin E:
• Sunflower seeds
• Almonds
• Olives
3. Carotenoids: Beta carotene increases the number of infection-fighting cells, natural killer cells, and helper T-cells, as well as being a powerful antioxidant that mops up excess free radicals that accelerate aging. Like the other "big three" antioxidants, vitamins C and E, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by interfering with how the fats and cholesterol in the bloodstream oxidize to form arterial plaques. Studies have shown that beta carotene can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, especially strokes and heart attacks, giving scientific credence to the belief that a carrot a day can keep the heart surgeon away. Beta carotene also protects against cancer by stimulating the immune cells called macrophages to produce tumor necrosis factor, which kills cancer cells
Top 3 Sources of Carotenoids:
• Carrots
• Sweet potatoes
• Spinach
4. Bioflavonoids: A group of phytonutrients called bioflavonoids aids the immune system by protecting the cells of the body against environmental pollutants. Bioflavonoids protect the cell membranes against the pollutants trying to attach to them. Along the membrane of each cell there are microscopic parking spaces, called receptor sites. Pollutants, toxins, or germs can park here and gradually eat their way into the membrane of the cell, but when bioflavonoids fill up these parking spots there is no room for toxins to park
Top 3 Sources of Bioflavonoids:
• Tomatoes
• Berries
• Apples
5. Zinc: This valuable mineral increases the production of white blood cells that fight infection and helps them fight more aggressively. It also increases killer cells that fight against cancer and helps white cells release more antibodies. Zinc supplements have been shown to slow the growth of cancer.
Top 3 sources of Zinc:
• Red meat
• Oysters
• Sesame/ pumpkin seeds
7. Selenium: This mineral increases natural killer cells and mobilizes cancer-fighting cells. Best food sources of selenium are tuna, red snapper, lobster, shrimp, whole grains, vegetables (depending on the selenium content of the soil they're grown in), brown rice, egg yolks, cottage cheese, chicken (white meat), sunflower seeds, garlic, Brazil nuts, and lamb chops.
Top 3 sources of Selenium:
• Seafood (fish and shellfish)
• Mushrooms
• Beef liver
8. Omega-3 fatty acids: A study found that children taking a half teaspoon of flax oil a day experienced fewer and less severe respiratory infections and fewer days of being absent from school. The omega 3 fatty acids in flax oil and fatty fish (such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel) act as immune boosters by increasing the activity of phagocytes, the white blood cells that eat up bacteria
Top 3 sources of Omega 3's:
• Cold water fish
• Flax seeds/oil
• Walnuts/oil
Human Growth Hormone Helps Supercharge your Body
The human growth hormone, HGH, a potent compound produced in the pituitary gland known to fuel childhood growth, is now also regarded as a powerful anti-ager.
HGH helps regulate how much fat your body stores, how much muscle you build, and it also helps strengthen and support collagen in your skin – all key components for looking and feeling vibrant.
However, as your body ages, you start producing less HGH. By the time you've hit middle age, you've lost about 85% of the HGH you produced when you were a teen and lose an additional 2% every year thereafter.
Synthetic injectable forms of HGH are available to treat kids with delayed growth, for instance, as well as to slow various aspects of the aging process in adults, including muscle loss. But many people are wary to try this treatment due to cost and unknown health risks. But here's the good news. You can increase your HGH level naturally with 3 easy methods that include:
1. Resistance Exercise
Commit to working any muscle in your body for up to 10 minutes to stimulate the production of HGH. Remember, you need to "feel the burn," which indicates that your muscles are really working.
Try a simple arm curl or a leg raise using weights or handheld resistance bands. Practice resistance training approximately 3 times a week or every other day.
2. Deep Sleep
The production of HGH starts within the first couple hours after you fall into a deep sleep. How long this takes varies from person to person.
Make a habit of getting 7-8 hours of sleep. To obtain this amount, avoid eating 90 minutes before bedtime and don't exercise 2 hours before you turn in either. Also, don't consume caffeine in the afternoon or evening. Lastly, create a cool and quiet bedroom environment and sleep in comfortable clothes.
3. Amino Acids
Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, as well as critical components comprising hormones, muscles and the immune system. Without an adequate amount of amino acids, your body breaks down, resulting in an energy drain.
The best way to get make sure you're getting an adequate amount of amino acids is to eat quality protein sources, such as eggs, poultry, fish and meat, plus beans, nuts and seeds. If you're not getting the proper amount of protein daily, look into taking a supplement as a way of augmenting your diet.
A new study reveals that a special blend of four amino acids has the potential to spike HGH levels by more than 600%. To boost your HGH levels naturally, try taking this supplement that researchers have deemed the most powerful anti-aging amino acid combination:
• Glycine keeps muscles strong and allows you to store more energy. It also promotes a good night's sleep.
• Ornithine helps remove toxins from the body, which can otherwise zap your energy.
• Arginine keeps energy levels up by helping to regulate blood pressure so your heart doesn't have to work as hard. This amino acid may also help decrease body fat, another energy drain.
• Lysine aids in turning fatty foods into energy.
Look for a supplement that contains at least 2000 mg of these amino acids combined.
For more ways to supercharge your body read: http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/supercharge-your-body-5-ways-5-days?page=4#copy
Progesterone vs Progestin: Is there a difference?
Almost daily a patient asks me: "Is there a difference between bio identical progesterone and progestin?"
Let's clarify:
Progesterone is bio identical which means it comes from a plant source that matches biochemically the hormone produced in the body. Often progesterone is prescribed as a cream and applied topically. This is the preferred method of administration because the body will absorb the hormone directly into the blood stream without any alteration by organs such as the liver.
Progestin is a synthetic derivative of the body's naturally produced progesterone. It is not bio chemically identical to progesterone and therefore does not act identically to it. Progestin is taken orally which means it must first pass through the liver before entering into the blood stream. In the liver progestin is altered further by the liver's detoxification process.
Because progesterone matches a woman's body exactly and has been shown to ease mood, sleep, and cycle-related issues. Progesterone supplementation has another unique advantage–it can be converted to other hormones, such as testosterone and DHEA, if needed.
Because synthetic progestin is an altogether different substance it can actually exacerbate perimenopausal and post-menopausal symptoms–in addition to increasing your risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
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Yes, your actor resume is hard to write. But it's your single greatest tool when marketing yourself. The goal is to tell them who you are, and what you can do as an actor. All in 10 seconds.
Why only 10 seconds? Because that's how long anyone will look at it before they move on. We'll show you how.
The Anatomy of a Resumé
The acting resume format is somewhat flexible. It should be hand-tailored to fit you. But here are some of the standard sections:
- At the top. Your name in large, bold letters. Followed by your contact info, height, weight, hair color, eye color, and union associations.
- Credits. The roles you had in plays, musicals, films, TV shows, commercials, voiceovers, etc. Don't have a lot of experience? We'll talk about that later.
- Training. Where you studied and what kind of program. If you've had quality acting training, directors are liable to take you more seriously.
- Special skills. Do you speak another language? Do you play an instrument? Can you drive a car? Those are all special skills.
Okay, this is a lot of info. So let's look at some acting resume samples…
Knowing (And Using) Your Type
We'd all love to be Meryl Streep or Daniel Day-Lewis, playing a wide range of interesting characters. But the truth is, most working actors fall victim to type-casting. Directors look at you and say, "He's a leading man type," or "She's the best friend type…"
But here's the good news: You can use type-casting to get more acting work!
Look in the mirror and imagine who you might play in a movie. Are you the girl next door, the bombshell, the romantic lead, the funnyman? Once you know, you can tell them how to cast you.
Tell Them How to Cast You
That's right. We said it. Tell them how to cast you.
Take this guy for example. He's tall, thin, and funny. He's a character actor. Notice his resume (and his photos, and his videos, etc) don't indicate leading man. His resume is full of villians, clowns, and poets.
When a casting director sees that actor resume, he understands immediately who this actor is and what he can do. That makes him marketable.
So find out your type and play into it. You'll thank us later.
No Experience?
Well, everyone has to start somewhere.
If you have no experience, then go down to your local community theatre and ask to be in the chorus. Or volunteer to be in a student film. Or become a movie extra.
Whatever you do, don't lie on your actor resume. You will get caught. And because acting is a small industry, you'll be black-listed. Trust us, we've seen it happen.
How you present your experience is also very valuable. Chances are, you've done some acting somewhere. In high school, or an acting class, or a high school acting class, whatever the case…
So be proud of your accomplishments. Have confidence in yourself.
Resume Tips
- White space is good. The human eye is easily overwhelmed. Leave some breathing room on the page.
- Don't list every credit. Directors are not impressed by how many plays you've done, they only care if your work is good.
- Make it 8'x10′. Not 8.5'x11′. Because it will be stapled to the back of your professional headshots.
- One page only. Unlike the business world, your actor resume should be kept to one page and no longer.
- Leave out personal info. Don't list your address, home phone, or social security number on your resume.
- Use an acting cover letter. If you're mailing your headshot, make sure to include a letter.
The Bottom Line
Your actor resume is great for telling directors what kind of actor you are. If you can do that, you're bound to get hired!
Free Acting Resume Samples and Examples
If you're looking for free acting resume samples, you've found them. Click on the example resume that is closest to your career situation, and you can download a full sized version. Then, simply follow the format. It's that easy.
The Beginner's Resume
If you're just starting your acting career, there's one rule to follow about your resume: Keep it simple.
You'll notice there's a lot of white space. That's okay. Just make sure it's well formatted and attractive to the eye. Make it look professional.
What does this do? It makes you honest. Directors receive padded resumes all day, and it's a real turn-off. When you hand over your mostly white page, it'll be a refreshing change.
That being said, any experience is experience. Were you a spear holder in Hamlet at your high school? Were you Joseph in your church's Nativity play? Done any children's theatre? Put it all on your actor resume.
Had any training? Write it down. Put it in bold so that it draws the eye. Training shows that you're serious. And there's always the chance that your auditors know your teachers. (It's a small world, the acting biz.)
The Student Actor's Resume
As a student (or recent grad), your first instinct will be to fill your resumé with credits, courses, and master classes. But wait…
The same advice from above still applies: Keep it simple.Sure, do a little name dropping if you think it will help. But don't go overboard.
We've seen recent grads list every class they ever took, and the actual skill level.
"Ballet 4, Jazz 3, Tap 2…"
Directors don't care about that stuff. In fact, they'll see it as pretentious and try-hard. If you want to market yourself as an actor, don't try to impress.
Instead, focus on using your type. Tell them how to cast you. What roles have you played that you could play again in the real world? List them at the top.
Also, list professional credits towards the top, and educational credits toward the bottom. In time, you won't need to list your high school and college credits at all.
The Professional's Resume
In this acting resume sample, there's very little mention of training, and all of the community and educational theatre credits are gone. Also gone are your stats: Height, weight, vocal range, etc. Why?
Because by now, casting directors know you and your work. Your resumé becomes less of an introduction, and more of a reminder.
Also notice that you're no longer getting calls at home: You've got an agent or manager for that.
But what should you list first? Theatre? TV and film? It depends on what you want to pursue, and where in the world you are.
If you're looking to do theatre and you're in New York, Chicago, or London, theatre credits go at the top.
But if you're in LA or Vancouver and your itching to do film or commercial work, those credits go at the top. This acting resume sample is just a guide.
Make it Your Own
As you can see, each actor's journey is unique. Some of us aim for the theatre, some for film, some for voiceover, etc. Some of us have extensive training, some of us have none at all. Some of us are just beginning, others are old hat.
As a result, no two resumés will look the same. Be creative. Make it look good. Staple it to the back of your professional headshots and you've got a winning combination!


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The geographic complexity is unique to the marijuana industry.
In some states, it is legal for adults to use it for recreational purposes. In other states it is illegal, and still some states have legalized the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. However, in every state federal regulations clog the flow of products and money across state lines.
There is an economic reason why marijuana has different prices in dispensaries throughout the country. How different are they?
To discover the answer to this question, Price Economics analyzed data from Wikileaf, which is a company that tracks the prices of marijuana across the country. This data was used to compare the price of cannabis on the East Coast versus the West Coast.
Marijuana is 22.5 percent cheaper on the West Coast. The reason for the difference is mostly due to a combination of the supply of growers combined with federal prohibitions on transporting across state lines, according to Price Economics.
The price of marijuana varies widely. For example, in cannabis in San Francisco costs nearly 50 percent more than in Portland, Oregon. What drives the price variation among western states is the differences in the cost of doing business, local taxation, and supply.
Recreational cannabis is recreationally legal in nine states and Washington D.C. The legal states in the West are Oregon, California, Colorado, Washington, Alaska, and Nevada. The Eastern states are Vermont, Maine, Washington, D.C., and Massachusetts.
First, this article will observe the cost of an eighth of an ounce of marijuana on Wikileaf in the West Coast cities and the East Coast cities.
On the East Coast, an eighty is $46.30 compared to $36 on the West Coast. This is a difference of 22.5 percent. A phone does not cost a lot more on the East Coast versus the West Coast, neither do prescription drugs, so why the difference in cannabis?
The reason marijuana is less expensive on the West Coast is predominately due to two things: there are more growers in the West and cannabis is illegal to ship across state lines as it would violate federal law. States that have more growers have more supply and can sell their product for less.
A recent article in Fortune highlighted Oregon's supply issue. According to the article, "Marijuana is currently selling as cheaply as half-price in Oregon at the moment, because of a glut in supply." The state is producing more marijuana than it can consume, and the excess supply cannot be legally shipped to other states. As a result, local prices come down.
Any quantity of cannabis that can be purchased costs less in the West than it does in the East. Purchasing marijuana in the West is 13.5 to 25.7 percent cheaper. The discount in price decreases the larger the quantity, however, it is still significantly more expensive in the East at any quantity.
This survey compared eight cities on the East and West Coast. They are Baltimore, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts; Seattle, Washington; San Francisco, California; Portland, Maine; Denver, Colorado; and Portland, Oregon. The top two most expensive cities for purchasing marijuana are Baltimore and Boston. The Eastern region has cold winters and limited agricultural lands than in the Western region. Cannabis in Baltimore is nearly twice as expensive as it is in Denver.
The fact that the supply of cannabis cannot cross state lines is only part of the reason for the variation in prices among cities. Another reason for the price variation is local taxation laws and the cost of living in a specific area. Typically, each state levies an additional sales tax on cannabis. In addition, there is a local city and a regular sales tax on marijuana. In some cities, that can add up to 35 percent to the price. The taxes combined with a higher cost of living associated with expensive cities like San Francisco, means the cost of marijuana in some Western cities can rival the legal cities in the East.
Yes, cannabis is significantly cheaper in the Western United States. Primarily, this is driven by federal law, which makes it illegal to transport marijuana across state lines. States with lots of agricultural land dedicated to growing a large supply drives the prices down. According to Price Economics, "In order for a national marketplace for cannabis to emerge with more consistent pricing by location, a change to these federal laws will be required."
By Jeanette Smith
Priceconomics: Here's How Much Marijuana Costs on the West Coast vs East Coast
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I realized after the fact that I only got one good picture of myself on Halloween, although I did get quite a few of my friend Ben, who dressed up as a lovely lovely lady. Mine wasn't much of a costume, just a headdress that I picked up for 20 kronor at Tiger. Have I mentioned Tiger, the totally sweet Danish "dollar store"? They've got lots of awesome stuff for 10 or 20 kronor.
Anyway, it's not wise to spend a lot of money on a hat in Sweden, because when the Swedes get drunk, they like to trade hats. I lost mine at one point during the night, but eventually I got it back.
I had a ton of fun on Friday, but I'll save the stories to tell you in person, if you know me, rather than splash it all over the internet. I'm short on time, anyway; we have revived Sunday suppers and people are due over here soon. I'll be back tomorrow, though!


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Scuba Diving in Australia is world class and the South Coast of New South Wales offers diving unmatched by any large city. Australia is undoubtedly unique.
With over 35,000km's of magnificent coastline, we have superb diving in the tropical waters of the world renowned Great Barrier Reef and northern Western Australia, as well as brilliant temperate diving in the southern states.
If you are a certified diver or a snorkeller, Australia has some of the best ocean life in the world. NSW has one of the most varied and interesting coastlines for scuba divers, from temperate water marine life in the south, to tropical species at Byron Bay near the Queensland border.
A superb climate and the largest of Australia's state populations has ensured a large diving fraternity with well appointed dive shops and div tour operators spaced along the 2,000km coastline.


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Guards Easily Roll To Win!
January 17, 2009 by admin
Burbank, Ca- Bellarmine-Jefferson 70, St. Genevieve 20: The Guards had little trouble running to an easy Santa Fe League victory Thursday at home.
The win improved Bell-Jeff to 17-2, 2-0 in league.
Buckley 42, Providence 28: The Pioneers went cold in the third quarter Thursday, which led to a Liberty League loss at home.
Providence (13-7, 1-1) was outscored, 11-4, in the third quarter.
Christine Mallari paced the Pioneers with 15 points. . Macy Tone had six rebounds.
Burbank 40, Pasadena 31: Kristin Crawford had 15 points Friday to pace the Bulldogs (12-6, 4-1) to a Pacific League win.
Burbank 51, Arcadia 42: Despite missing two of their starters because of injuries, the Bulldogs were able to notch the Pacific League win Monday on the road.
Katie Nelson paced Burbank with 16 points and 12 assists. Teammate Kristin Crawford — who was celebrating her 18th birthday — chipped in 14 points and six assists.
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As long time readers will remember, whenever the subject of female ejaculation comes up, we hear from people wedded to their belief that female ejaculation is a myth and that female ejaculate is "just pee". As I said last time, "Erosblog is NOT going to be a forum for spreading sexual ignorance and doubt on this topic."
For any lingering doubters among my readership, however, I submit a couple of posts from Giardino del Piacere: Wet Emails and More Wet Emails. Lots of intimate details from women who have no reason to dissemble:
First, I'd love everyone to know, normal women like Eva and me ejaculate. I can't speak for Eva, but I'm no porn star. I'm a woman rapidly approaching menopause. I have history, boobs that sag some, squishy thighs and a drooping bottom. Nope, not porn star material at all, but I can sure squirt like one.
Second, I believe and as she indicated in her messages, Eva believes, that any woman can learn to ejaculate. It takes only a willingness to let go when the urge to 'let go' hits. If you've ever experienced a screaming urge to pee while having great sex or bringing yourself pleasure, you are probably a squirter waiting to be born. You're never too old or young to learn. Eva has a long history of ejaculating, mine is something I've discovered within the past year.
Third, squirting not a bad or dirty thing. It is not urine. No, I'm not a physiologist or a physician. I'm the owner of the coochie that drenches the bed. At my age, I truly know the difference between urinating and the sensations I have when I ejaculate. Often I have to visit the bathroom shortly after sex. Logic tells me if I were urinating and not squirting I would have relieved myself.
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Can you imagine a room full of non-singers trying to sing, all together, completely improvised? You're probably imagining total unmusical chaos, right? You might be surprised by what's possible…
Today we're talking with Davin Youngs, founder of Davin Youngs Voice, Chicago Circle Singing and the VOXUS Experience. Davin is a remarkable singing educator and although (as you'll hear in this episode) he doesn't much care about pedagogy for the sake of pedagogy, he does actually have a fascinating, unusual and in my opinion wonderful approach to helping people learn to sing and express themselves with their voice.
In this conversation we talk about:
- How group improvised singing can work even if the participants aren't trained to improvise – or sing!
- Why focusing on what "sounds good" is not necessarily the right way to improve as a singer.
- How someone who grew up as a natural singer ended up specialising in helping those who don't feel natural at all to find their authentic voice and start expressing themselves through singing.
We were really happy to have the chance to speak with Davin and learn more about his innovative projects. There were a ton of useful insights and ideas in this conversation, whether you consider yourself "a singer" or not.
Listen to the episode:
Links and Resources
Davin Youngs Voice: https://www.davinyoungsvoice.com/
Circle Singing: https://www.chicagocirclesinging.com/
VOXUS Experience: http://voxusexperience.com/
Jeanie LoVetri's Somatic Voicework: http://somaticvoicework.com/


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Permission Numbers
You may need permission numbers if:
- You have transferred any math or CS courses to Sonoma State, or
- You got credit for a CS course on the 3rd (or later) attempt.
If you are in this situation, you may need permission numbers to enroll in subsequent courses that use those courses as prerequisites. You should claim your permission numbers BEFORE you register, so that you can use them when you add the courses to your shopping cart.
Permission numbers dispensed on this site do NOT:
- Let you skip the waitlist if the class is full
- Let you add a course that conflicts with another course
They only give you permission to enroll in the course, not a special priority.
Here's what to do:
- Point your browser to: https://kodiak.cs.sonoma.edu:8443/
- In the input field, enter your student ID, including its leading zeroes, and click to proceed. You should see a list of courses that you are eligible to take by use of a permission number. For example, let's say that you have transferred a course that is equivalent to CS 215, and this course was not been articulated. If you have filed an ARR Update Form for it, then you should see all sections of CS 355 and CS 370 listed. If you have also passed CS 242, you would also see all sections of CS 252 and CS 315.
- From the above list, select the section of a course that you want to take. If the course has a lab associated with it, you should select the lecture component; the lab gets included in your selection automatically. When the dialog for that section pops up, click on "Get PN." This should display the course that you have selected, with a permission number next to it. Use this permission number in MySSU to enroll in that course.
- Repeat the previous step for each of the courses that you wish to take.
- If you end up not using a permission number that you have received, please return it! You can return a permission number if (i) you have decided against the course, or (ii) if the course has multiple sections and you want to change to a different section. To return a permission number, simply select it in the top panel and click on "Return Code(s)." If you use this system again (or if you click on the "Return to home page" button that is at the bottom of the page), you can enter your student ID and see a list of courses and their permission numbers if you have received any permission numbers.
- If you use this system again (or if you click on the "Return to home page" button that is at the bottom of the page), you can enter your student ID and see a list of courses and their permission numbers if you have received any permission numbers.
Please let me (firstname.lastname@example.com) know if have any questions or if you run into issues when using this application, or if you think you need a permission number that is not listed on the site.


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Create a full-size workstation using wireless docking (WiGig), or power and charge your laptop through USB Type-C (5Gbps). This versatile laptop docking station gives you the option to dock your laptop through either WiGig or USB-C . It's one of the first hybrid laptop docks that lets you connect to your laptop wirelessly, or through a wired USB-Type C port. With WiGig support, you have the flexibility to connect wirelessly, either now or in the future, and through USB-C you get a universal docking solution that's compatible with virtually all USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptops.
This dynamic laptop dock is a must-have accessory if you have a laptop that supports WiGig (IEEE 802.11ad). With wireless docking, you can dock and undock your laptop without having to connect and disconnect a cable. That means you can save time and move more freely to and from your work area, with your laptop in hand.
Setting up is easy, and after you've paired the WiGig dock with your laptop for the first time, you can dock and undock by simply moving in and out of the docking station's wireless range (up to 4 ft.). This means that peripherals and devices connect and are ready to go even before you sit down, making it perfect for office and business workers who are constantly on the move.
Even if your current laptop doesn't support WiGig, this wireless docking station offers forward compatibility as WiGig enabled laptops become more readily available in the future.
The USB 3.0 docking station also gives you the option to connect through USB-C, if a WiGig connection isn't available. It capitalizes on the full potential of USB Type-C, which simultaneously transfers power, video, and data all over a single cable. USB-C is the future of universal connectivity, and many new laptops and tablets already feature USB Type-C ports.
The docking station supports USB Power Delivery (up to a maximum of 60 watts), which means that you can power and charge your laptop directly through its USB-C port. Because you can use just a single power adapter to power your dock and laptop, you can reduce clutter at your workstation. Plus, you don't need to carry or remember an extra power adapter when you're traveling to or from the office.
Note: USB Power Delivery is only supported when connected through USB-C. USB Power Delivery is not supported when connected through WiGig.
With DisplayPort and HDMI video output, this dock makes it easy to connect dual-monitors. Dual displays are supported in both WiGig and USB-C modes. With multiple monitors, you can work more efficiently by multitasking faster, and avoid the hassle of continually repositioning several open windows or programs.
This full-featured universal docking station offers the ports you need to create a full-sized workstation, including four USB 3.0 ports (2x USB 3.0, and 2x USB 2.0 ports including a fast charge-and-sync port) plus Gigabit Ethernet, and headset connections.
Unlike some proprietary docking stations that are designed to only work with specific laptop models when connected through USB-C, this universal docking station works with multiple brands. All you need is a laptop with Windows 10 and a USB-C port that supports DP alt mode and USB Power Delivery, and you can be up and running quickly. With universal support, you can use this USB-C dock with different laptops now, or in the future.
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Join us for an intensive 6-week class designed for Park City High School juniors taking the school-sponsored ACT on February 27th. You will learn effective test-taking strategies and become familiar with the test so there are no surprises on test day! These small group sessions are great for students looking for a basic introduction to the test or who want to supplement their online prep work. Limited to 5 students.
January 9th - February 13th
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Advanced registration required. Sign up here.
The workshop includes:
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Talking to women is often challenging for guys and that's why the dating services providers in Russia are becoming more and more popular by the day. The sexier or the prettier the woman is, the more difficult it is for men to approach them. As a result, rich men tend to use cash to attract the attention of women. However, not everyone is lucky enough and well endowed with wealth. Currently, there are many dating sites offering these services. Some of these services have abundant members from all parts of the world while others only focus on a particular niche, like a small group of people.
The best Russian dating websites will allow you to go through profiles of real individuals on the web. With all the users that these sites have, you can surely find your partner. When you browse such websites, you can look at various profiles and each profile will tell you the description, likes, dislikes, traits of the individual. There are also matchmaking sites that specialise in interracial dating. These websites are ideal for people looking to date people from a different race and they are helpful for professionals who are too busy with their work.
Apart from general dating websites and sites dedicated to interracial dating, there are even Christian dating websites on the web. These give people with the same beliefs a chance to meet and most of them are available for free. There are also adult sites which allow their members to explore and share their wildest fantasies. These sites are categorised into niches. The environment of such websites can be satisfying for many and sites like these have existed for a long time.
One of the amazing Russian dating services are those that offer the tour approach. In this case, clients are introduced to so called romance tours which are a primary approach to follow in meeting beautiful women face to face. Some firms organise tours on various cities where you can meet women. You can request a meeting with a lady you like on their website. It is critical to look for a reputable firm that will ensure a well planned and organised romance tour. In addition to these on-the-web services, these tours help a lot of men to get into relationships which may lead to marriages. With these services, finding love will be easy.
Generally, Russian women are considered to be some of the most beautiful women worldwide. As a result, it is very common to find a Russian lady married to a foreign man in any place worldwide as a result of these dating services. The only challenge that comes with these services is finding the legitimate one from the numerous service providers in the industry. To find one, you need to research the market carefully.
The first step would be to sign up and provide personal information. You will then be required to post a photo of yourself. You can also go speed dating, allowing you to meet lots of women in just a short period of time. Dating services providers in Russia offer a fast and straightforward way to find a date and sometimes the wife of your dreams.
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The Gospel Music of Johnny Cash (2007)
The Man in Black returns to his roots in this documentary hosted by Dan Rather, featuring rare photos, performance clips and conversations with Marshall Grant, June Carter Cash and others, who discuss Johnny Cash's origins as a gospel singer.
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Income inequality and moral hazard, or why are the poor poor?
Those who consider the plight of the poor will think about why people are poor. Some will say because of character failings, bad behavior, or the like while others will cite social and family circumstances, bad luck, or victimization by theft or fraud. None of these explanations is completely effective at throwing light on the totality of the circumstances of the poor.
During the early nineteenth century in England, a change in general opinion about the reasons for poverty occurred. The old moral hazard theory, in other words, the notion that sin causes poverty, was abandoned for the theory that poverty causes sin. Consequent reasoning about the issue motivated a popular move to alleviate poverty as a Christian way to prevent sin. This lead to reforming legislation and gradual improvements in the way the poor were treated.
Nowadays, however, conservatives have reverted to the old moral hazard theory, which basically states that if you are poor, it is your fault. This reasoning decreases motivation for measures to alleviate poverty. This also leads to measures to criminalize poverty, which have proliferated in contemporary America. For example, laws that prohibit vagrancy are being considered or strengthened in many city halls. Programs that help poor people, such as assistance with child care expenses so that a single mother can go to work, are drying up.
We should recall that no-one is in control of the circumstances of his or her birth. Overcoming adverse circumstances is considered heroic because it is rare. Failing to live up to the advantages of one's birth, however, is common. Being poor or rich is not necessarily a consequence of a person's actions, whether they be constructive or destructive. Therefore, a person's moral worth should not be related to his or her net worth.
Most important, we have all inherited from our distant ancestors a sense of compassion and an urge to help our fellow human beings. There is no sense in denying that this impulse exists, is strong, and is ancient. I submit that the organization of an efficient mechanism for delivering compassion that includes everyone is only one more step up the evolutionary ladder for mankind.
That means, you guessed it, a Federal Department of Human Welfare, or if you prefer, a Department of Compassion.
Don't buy that? Well, here's the capper: it's in the Constitution. The Preamble states:
"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."
In addition, the power to pass laws that "provide for the general Welfare" is specifically vested in the Congress.
Please note the words: "promote the general Welfare" as in "Welfare." That means the institution that Bill Clinton and Newt Gingrich agreed to "end as we know it." It is clear that those who would deny welfare to "ourselves and our Posterity" are breaking their oath to the Constitution and fighting against the greater forces of Evolution.


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More than once I have seen three-year-old Fell Ponies for sale that have been 'lightly started.' Usually the advertisement includes a picture of the pony being ridden at a canter. While I don't think cantering a three year old under saddle is appropriate, I do now have a better appreciation for the human motivation.
I have three three-year-olds here. One was born here and one has been here since before its first birthday. The third was raised in a more temperate climate and arrived just six weeks ago. The two that have been here the longest in no way look physically mature. The newest arrival, on the other hand, is tall and well fleshed and looks, to my eye, older than she is. My eye, of course, has been calibrated by the many three year olds that have been raised here (more than a dozen.)
Three year olds, in my experience, are mentally mature enough for more extensive training than they were the previous year. The contrast between two and three year olds, for someone who's been waiting for their pony to mature, is striking. My three year olds, though, have never looked physically ready for mounting, so I've always engaged them in more stimulating groundwork instead.
I'm reminded of something the late Thomas Capstick of the Murthwaite stud once said: that he didn't breed his fillies until they were four because winters on the fell were just too hard on them to both grow up and carry a foal. Most breeders start a filly's reproductive life at three, and some even breed two year olds. While I have gotten away with breeding three-year-olds in my challenging climate, I also keep a close and watchful eye on them to make sure they have the support they need to continue to mature while also carrying a new life. This year for the first time I'm not breeding a three year old that I normally would because she doesn't seem physically mature enough.
The newly arrived three year old is an interesting contrast. Her height and flesh make her look more mature than she is, and I suspect many Fell Pony three-year-olds raised away from the fells look similar. With her size and her three-year-old's increased interest in doing things with people, I can see the temptation to start her under saddle. I know, though, that a three year old isn't a mature-enough pony in any way that really matters for saddle work, so I won't give into the temptation.
I personally believe that it's best for the pony as well as all the pony's subsequent owners for us humans to not be tempted by a three year old. Waiting for more physical maturity before carrying weight ensures the pony a longer and healthier working life. I understand the temptation to put a three year old under saddle, especially given the investment often required to purchase a Fell Pony. I wholeheartedly, however, urge patience.
© Jenifer Morrissey, 2016
You'll find more stories like this one in the books What an Honor: A Dozen Years with Fell Ponies and The Partnered Pony: What's Possible, Practical, and Powerful with Small Equines. Both are available internationally on Amazon. You can also click on the pictures or titles to purchase them directly from the publisher.


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Round 6
The second day of the May bank holiday meeting at York was cooler with odd showers throughout the day, but once again a thirteen-car field with the addition of Carl Morgan (Terry's son) out to play with a 325 BMW E30, soon to be running a Mega Squirt system. Carl wasted no time in qualifying tenth with a 15.07 @ 89mph, once again proof that you can come out racing on a budget (the car currently stock). His dad had moved up to seventh spot with a much improved 14.29 @ 95mph on the previous day, all of which helped shuffle the pairings slightly although the top four qualifiers were identically positioned to the previous day.
Paul Hughes was right up with them 12.66 @ 109mph ahead of Doug's Skyline, a conservative 13.32 @103mph suggesting he may be saving the nitrous for eliminations.
Ian Walley, again number one qualifier, earned the bye run in the first round whilst Terry Morgan blew his advantage against Lee Openshaw, a red light on the tree for the Morris rat rod as the rapid little Punto shuttled down the track with an impressive 14.58 @ 100mph. Paul's MR2 took the win over Andy Frear's diesel Bronco, though a 15.1 from the big black beastie coupled with a six-tenths holeshot must have got Paul's attention! Carl Morgan managed to dip into the 14s, a 14.95 @90mph from the BMW but was still adrift of the 12.04 set down by the Skyline as Doug came out with the gloves off. Derek's TVR afforded Mark Pressland's 100E a gentlemanly half second on the lights, before gunning him down by a not-so-gentlemanly five and a half seconds at the line. Nigel Hendersen's Anglia kept itself in the fifteens but was no match for James Murray's Cortina, undoubtedly themost succesful car in the history of NSCC. John Peace completed the first round in taking out Tom Barker's Astra, but dusted the length of the quarter with a mist of coolant from the supercharged Mustang in the process.
Round two and fuelled by his first-round win, Lee upped the boost a little to post a weekend best of 14.20 @ 99mph from the Punto, sadly not enough to match the yellow Cortina as Ian laid down a strong 10.60 @ 131mph which it looked like nobody would have an answer for. The Japanese pairing of Hughes and Hague looked like being a good match, and following their battle the previous day both drivers were on the ball cutting 0.5 lights. A NPB for Paul, 12.61 @ 110mph, was consolation for watching the Skyline come past at the top end, 12.04 @117mph. Derek had the bye run in this round, nursing a suspect number 4 cylinder which was smoking heavilly at the top end of the track. James Murray put in his fastest time of the weekend, 12.43 @ 113mph to take out John's Mustang which once again sprayed the track as a headgasket problem began to truly manifest itself.
The down time left plenty of time for engines to cool before the semis, air temperature dropping and resultantly everybody running a little quicker. Doug was running both stages of nitrous against Ian's Cortina in what wa to be a close race indeed as he not only cut a half second advantage on the tree but then posted a NPB of 11.9 @118mph - only to have the yellow Cortina pass him at the top end with 130mph terminal speed. James Murray pulled a similar trick against the TVR, a 12.34 @134mph also a weekend best but outrun by Derek's 11.50 @ 119mph
And so to our finals, all things pointing to advantage Ian. Would Derek have to nurse the TVR? Yeah, right! On the basis he knew he'd be pulling the heads off to look for damage anyway, no - let's just set to 'kill' and go for it! If the TVR had planted itself any harder off the line the exhaust tips would have surely dug out the tarmac, both drivers cutting excellent lights but the TVR away by a couple of hundredths better. Those two hundredths would truly count as the two cars powered up the quarter side-by-side to a finish that could only be decided by the beams - yes, Derek had managed it 10.61 against 10.62, the Cortina pulling him in with an additional 5mph through the traps. What a fantastic finale, and a well-earned win of Derek who traditionally has less luck than a one-legged man in an arse-kicking contest. In true NSCC tradition Ian was the first to come over and shake his hand and congratulate him on the win. And that folks, is what it's all about!


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TV Review: Nashville
I went on a terrible date last week. If you could harness our total lack
of connection into a turbine, you could have powered the whole bar. One of
the worst disappointments was when she told me, in quick succession, that
she had lived in Nashville and that she didn't watch television. I was all
ready to start gushing about Nashville on ABC, but my words died on the
vine, and I suffered through a rocky series of abortive conversation and
awkward silence until we both scurried from the bar, relieved it was over.
Then, I went home and made cookies and you damn well better believe I
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One obvious bridge to Nashville is Friday Night Lights; while Nashville
doesn't rise to that show's level (nor is it meant to), they both share a
star, Connie Britton. On Nashville, Britton (who is thankfully no longer
being impregnated by ghosts on American Horror Story) plays Rayna James, a
Reba McIntire-level country icon who faces down a plateau in her career,
and a young up-and-coming country-pop sensation Juliette Barnes, played by
Heroes' Hayden Panettiere, intent on unseating Rayna as the queen of
country. Britton is flat-out perfect as James, and she doesn't miss a beat
bringing the sensibility and poise that made everyone want a hug from Tammy
Taylor to this new role while making Rayna her own creature -- loved and
respected by all, but willing to bite back when challenged. But the
conflict between Juliette and Rayna, who are both battling each other and
the record label for a greater share of the spotlight, is gleefully
underplayed. The show's writers are clearly playing the long game, and with
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The b- and c-stories of the strong ensemble, which include Rayna's unresolved feelings for Deacon, her erstwhile lover and longtime guitarist, and her husband's
campaign for mayor run under the scheming purview of Rayna's tycoon father
(played by Powers Boothe, enunciating every line like he's licking his
chops), flesh out each episode but the focus is always drawn right back to
the two stars butting heads, and it's a beautiful soap opera to watch
unfold. And a big reason for that is Hayden Panettiere, who plays Juliette
as a much more interesting woman than the Evil Taylor Swift villainess that
she initially seems to be. I'll be honest, I wasn't wild about Panettiere
on Heroes, so this was a surprise; Juliette's unlikable, brash and
sinister, but Panettiere plays up the character's youth and inexperience
just enough so that her pathos really lands, even when she's acting the
role of seductress or diva. A parallel story follows Deacon's niece
Scarlett, an aspiring songwriter and performer, and her
will-they-won't-they flirtation with her songwriting partner. These two get
to sport some of the sweetest harmonies this side of The Civil Wars (natch,
considering they've been writing songs for the show), and that brings me to
the music, which is what the show's about, really.
Another bridge to Nashville is Treme, the finest underwatched show on television; both allow musical composition, rehearsal, and performance to share equal time with
the rest of the plot. (Treme's Michiel Huisman even shows up as a ne'er do
well rocker who teams up with Rayna to inject some muscle and grit into her
sound.) The actors do their own singing and, with a little spitshined
overdubs and possibly some autotune, turn out a few highly satisfying
performances every week. For those who don't already like country or
aren't especially into musical performance, this is the show for you if
you're willing to change your tune. The soap opera and the appealing leads
draw you in, but you'll find yourself staying to watch Scarlett overcoming
her shyness to bloom onstage during her first ever performance, or Rayna
and Juliette begrudgingly performing a label-mandated live duet and absolutely
knocking it out of the park. And because this is a drama about musicians, the
drama bleeds into the music and gets reproduced as thrilling entertainment.
For music lovers, for television watchers (people, this cast is made of
alumni from Deadwood, The Wire, Friday Night Lights, and Whose Line Is It Anyway!), for anyone coming back from the most disappointing attempt at a
date since high school, give Nashville your ratings so it keeps coming back.
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Wellacre Works Towards a Rainbow Flag Award
Wellacre has successfully been accepted onto a pioneering project to work towards achieving The Rainbow Flag Award.
Since May 2017, Wellacre staff and students have been busy working towards this new initiative. Our mission is to encourage a whole school approach to preventing homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying and ensure lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) inclusion throughout the school.
Mr Pemberton, Assistant Principal, and Mr Panter, Pastoral Assistant, are leading Wellacre on their journey to gaining the award. The project started with in-depth training courses on LGBT inclusion and tackling HBT bullying as well as LGBT inclusive policy, led by a former Ofsted Inspector. This wealth of knowledge and information was then disseminated to staff and governors.
The Pastoral Base now stocks information packs and leaflets which reach out to LGBT students, and promotes the support on offer in and out of school. A LGBT inclusive and celebratory display has also been created in school which offers a wealth of information and guidance.
Throughout Anti-Bullying Week, which began on 13th November, our student Anti-bullying Ambassadors reinforced the school's mission by delivering assemblies, which focused on LGBT inclusivity and developing a broader understanding of gender.
Wellacre continues to work towards gaining this award with teaching staff developing LGBT inclusive and celebratory lesson plans for their subject and for RESPECT lessons, and form tutors displaying information on their class boards, including 'Genderbread' posters.
We invited students to apply to become Student Wellbeing Ambassadors and successful candidates received training in December, which included LGBT ambassador skills.
Mr Panter said: "At Wellacre, our aim is to encourage equality, celebrate difference and recognise difficulties, offering a variety of avenues for students to find support and advice. We will work tirelessly to achieve The Rainbow Flag Award as it will recognise and celebrate the efforts of both staff and students to ensure our aims."
The Rainbow Flag Award was launched by The Proud Trust, who were successful in a funding bid from the Government Equalities Office, via the Department for Education. The grant will fund many initiatives that will enable schools to effectively combat and prevent Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic (HBT) bullying and promote lesbian, gay, bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) inclusion.


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Raleigh Greek Festival
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Festival of Cheese
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North Carolina State Fair
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International Festival of Raleigh
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Chinese Moon Festival
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Seven Things Jesus Prayed For Us : 2. That We Would Know Our Heavenly Father.
"O righteous Father, although the world has not known You, yet I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me; and I have made Your name known to them, and will make it known..' John 17:25 (ESV)
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Lee County's Veterans Park Recreation Center is now hosting monthly art workshops.
They will be held on the second Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Artist June DeVincent will teach the workshops, which will cover a variety of techniques and activities for the participants.
"It's for the people who are artists, and it's a way for them to come out and express themselves through art," Nancy Zukaitis, event coordinator for the center, said. "Painting is easy when you don't know and it's difficult when you do, so they say."
A longtime resident of Lehigh Acres, DeVincent has won numerous awards in the past 35 years. Her paintings are recognized as some of the best in Southwest Florida. She has been teaching for the past 20 years, passing on her knowledge and skills to artists who are passionate about what they are doing.
"She's very knowledgeable about all the different techniques and she is very talented," Zukaitis said. "She likes to share what she has with other people."
DeVincent explained that she is excited to be teaching the workshops.
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"I am thrilled when I get an interested serious student that wants to grow and learn," she said.
"It's very rewarding when you spend the time after learning and making something art-wise," DeVincent added. "I have been painting all my life, and I love it."
Recently, she donated four of her paintings to different hospitals in the area.
Each workshop will offer a different medium, featuring a range of skills. The one set for May 11 will focus on mixed media, watercolor and charcoal, watercolor and pastel, and graphite and pastel.
DeVincent said the workshops will cover what most art classes do not have the time to teach and go over with students. She noted that she plans on covering those skills in her four-hour workshops.
"These workshops will be focusing on the intricacies of the fine arts," DeVincent said.
"I enjoy sharing what I do with other people who are serious about it," she added.
The center will hold the workshops through the summer, until the fall.
The cost is $35 per workshop for ages 14 and up, and all levels are welcome.
Although DeVincent will have art supplies of her own on hand, participants should bring their own supplies with them, such as paints, brushes and other items needed, for that particular workshop.
People must pre-register to take part. To register, visit online at: www.leegov.com/parks or call 239-369-1521.
A complete list of the workshops can also be found online.
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