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No matter what products or services your company produces or supplies, the success of your company depends on the way you deal with the customers and the employees. You see, when you are running a company that means you are supplying the society with certain products or services. You need employees to produce or supply such a product or service. Once you have finished production you need consumers to buy them so that you can earn an income. Therefore, the success of your company mainly depends on these two categories of people, namely employees and consumers. That is why you should know how to deal with them.
Dealing with the Customers or the Consumers
There is saying that 'customer is always right.' This is a theory followed by many companies. Though the customer or the consumer is not right companies follow this rule because without the consumers they cannot earn an income and be successful. That is why especially service providing companies such as banks, hotels, normal boutiques, etc. always try to make their employees behave in a consumer friendly manner. If someone does not have the necessary skill set to deal with consumers well there are customer service courses Dubai that one can follow to improve those skills. These skills will help you to deal with any situation regarding consumers.
Dealing with the Employees
You also need to have the necessary skill set to deal with your employees. If you are the boss of the company every employee there should listen to you and act as you say because you are the one who is making decisions. However, sometimes, making some people listen to you can be challenging as different people have different personalities. A good leader knows all about this and he or she knows how to deal with different employees using different methods. If you are having troubles in this area you can enhance your skill set as a leader by joining one of the proper leadership training courses. If those lessons are conducted by true professionals who have experience and knowledge about the subject they will teach you to understand different situations and apply different techniques to control those situations.
If you cannot control and manage the two main categories of people connected to a company's success, namely consumers and employees, your company will not succeed. That is why at every given time you should be practising your consumer and employee dealing skills. You should get professional guidance if you feel the need to improve your skill set.


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Geezhigat Maple Products… Adding More Sweetness to our Lives.
Giizhigat Maple Products is an Anishinabe & Mohawk Family owned business. We celebrate the life, sharing and teaching nature of Mother Earth.
The Awakening of Spring
Water flows from Mother Earth. The life force of water flows to the maple tree – called man wood or ninaatig (nin-aaw-tik) in Anishinabe. Water… it gives life to all living beings. Brother bear awakens – a sign that spring is near. Mother bear gives birth to her young. In Mohawk Legend, the maple tree was provided by the Creator, providing sweet water to the people – nourishing their bodies and spirits which were weakened by the long, dark, cold winter. First Nations people were harvesting maple sap long before the Europeans arrived. They used the sweet water in ceremonies; they used it for cooking; they respected it as a cleansing medicine for the people. Those traditions continue to this day. Sweet water brought sweetness into the lives and spirits of the people; it brought happiness to the people; it lightened their spirits…we give thanks that ninaatig continues to bring life to the people. From our Family to yours — Adding More Sweetness to our Lives.
"Gee-weej-ja-ma… we learn from our Mother's spiritual sacred flowering teeming love of life." – Isaac Day


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Volunteer Handbook with Editable Files
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We all want to make sure our volunteers (from our small group leaders and worship band all the way to our greeters and food service workers) are well-trained and equipped. But when it comes to actually training them… well, sometimes it's hard to know exactly where to start. That's why we've put together this resource for you! In it, we'll share the actual handbook that we've used to train our very own volunteers so you can take it, tweak it, and make it your own!
This resource is more than just a design template (although you could use it that way if you'd like) – it's already filled with the actual training materials that we used to train the volunteers in our ministry. Everything we've included in the handbook is designed to be easily transferrable to your ministry or to at least to give you a great starting point that you can adjust to fit the needs and context of your ministry.
Here's what you'll get with this resource…
- A detailed walkthrough of how we developed and used our Volunteer Handbook.
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Dr. Jonathan Krasner has been promoted to Associate Professor of American Jewish History at HUC-JIR/Cincinnati as of July 1, 2011.
In announcing Dr. Krasner's promotion, Dr. Michael Marmur, Vice President for Academic Affairs, stated: "Dr. Krasner is recognized as a rising star in the history of American Jewish education, and his forthcoming book The Benderly Boys and the Making of American Jewish Education represents a major contribution to the field. His work has played a significant role in planning for the Jim Joseph Foundation Education Initiative at HUC-JIR, which is expanding our education programs. Dr. Krasner's pedagogy is inclusive, collaborative, and committed, and he will come to play an even more central role in the fields of History and Education at the College-Institute."
Dr. Krasner received his doctorate in Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University in 2002, and wrote his dissertation on the "Representations of Self and Other in American Jewish Religious School Textbooks." He also holds a masters degree in education from Harvard University. A member of the HUC-JIR faculty since 2002, his teaching encompasses Jewish history from antiquity to the present, the history of American Jewish education, American Zionism, American Jewish sociology, gender and Jewish history, and teaching the Shoah.
Dr. Krasner's book The Benderly Boys and the Making of American Jewish Education (Brandeis University Press/University Press of New England) is forthcoming. He is the co-author (with Dr. Jonathan Sarna) of The History of the Jewish People: A Story of Tradition and Change, Volumes 1 and 2. His articles appear in books, including International Handbook of Jewish Education (forthcoming), Rav Chesed: Haskel Lookstein Jubilee Volume, Dreamers and Doers: Women Who Reconstructed American Jewish Education, Encyclopedia of American Jewish History, and the anthology Queer Jews, and in academic journals, including the Journal of Jewish Education, Jewish Educational Leadership, The Lion and the Unicorn, American Jewish Archives Journal, Jewish Education News, Shofar, Polin, and Jewish Social Studies. Dr. Krasner has presented his scholarship at major academic conferences.
Prior to completing his doctorate in 2002, he was history department chairman at the New Jewish High School of Greater Boston. He continues to work as a freelance consultant on curriculum development issues in the day school setting.


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Your investment in Kx kdb+ may not giving you the tick-by-tick visibility you need to identify execution problems – and their impacts – in time to take corrective action. The culprit is often visualization tools that aren't granular enough – or can't handle all of your trading data as fast as it comes in.
Panopticon lets you create real-time visual monitoring and analysis systems that build on your investment in kdb+ and kdb+tick – with no middleware needed! And you can do it all without writing a single line of code. Traders, quants, and compliance officers create their own analytical user interfaces – from scratch – using only a web browser.
The powerful combination of Kx and Panopticon lets you monitor and analyze market data, trading activity, risk, profitability, and regulatory compliance more effectively and efficiently than ever before. Give your traders, quants, and compliance people the tools they need to get the most out of your Kx implementations.
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Many of Salem's oldest houses don't sit in their original locations. Meet the men who moved countless homes to their current spots.
Nearly everyone knows about "Cuckoo's Nest," but are you aware of the other movies filmed in Salem?
See how Salem has grown over the years with a interactive map tracking the age of the city's buildings.
A medium and a historian explore Salem's haunted history — and add a few zombies to the mix.
We take a look back at how Salemites celebrated some of the country's notable Independence Days.
Salem has numerous abandoned places — some with well-documented pasts, and others that are more mysterious.
Frustrated by downtown's one-way streets, two businessmen in the '80s found a way to turn their irritation into light-hearted fun.


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I think in this dull winter weather, we need a good pick me up! You can't beat a colourful bath or skincare routine with Lush Cosmetics. so here are my fave products all year round.
I'm not gonna lie, there's a lot more products I'd of wanted to feature in the post but I'd just used them up already or not repurchased… An excuse to go shopping eh?
I think with Lush, they have a product for everyone, I mean who doesn't like a company that don't test on animals, do so many good deeds to our world and their products just smell AMAZING.
I love trying out their bath bombs and bubble bars the most, I love how pretty they look in the water and how they make your skin feel super soft. When its seasonal, I love picking up bottles of Prince Charming and Snow Fairy but for all year round you can't beat The Comforter.
So Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub believe it or not is my hair saviour! A handful of this in your hair when your washing it, gives you them beach waves anywhere! It's great for your skin too obviously! It smells so fresh with lemon and sea salt so its perfect as an exfoliator.
D'Fluff Strawberry Shaving Soap is my favourite for shaving! It's a thick soap formula but added to water, it becomes foamy and leaves a creamy sheen to your skin ready to shave! It has fresh strawberries inside so it smells a dream and leaves your skin super soft so no irritation at all.
I dunno about you but Lush Shower gels are just filled with fragrance! I'm ashamed to say I haven't tried them all yet but don't worry I'll get around to it!
When The Comforter launched into a shower cream last year I was so beyond excited! I love the colour, the smell and the texture. Whether you pour it in the bath or straight onto your skin, it really soothes your skin and relaxes your muscles – it really is comforting.
Now I can't not mention Snow Fairy, every Christmas I always stock on bottles of this beauty! It smells of bubblegum and candy floss so if you want to smell good enough to eat – you need this. I so wish it was around all year but I guess that takes the fun out of buying it!
If you love the smell of lavender and a bath bomb that sends you to sleep, Twilight is the one for you. I love everything about this item! It begins are gorgeous swirl of foamy pink and blue water then a gorgeous violet water appears that is decorated with tiny flecks of silver glitter – a perfect companion during those cold winter evenings.
Possibly my favourite ever bath bomb! Intergalactic has everything you need in a bath. The prettiest bath with gold glitter everywhere. The colours are literally out this world – no pun intended. It smells really fresh and citrus'y. If you want one bath bomb to try, its gotta be this.
So other products I also love that aren't pictured are the Lip scrubs in Mint Julips and Bubblegum. They taste delicious and revive your lips ready for that lipstick!
For skincare I love their Mask of Magnaminty and Catastrophe Cosmetic face masks! If your suffering with a breakout I'd recommend their Grease Lightning too.
So that's my current Lush faves! Please send me your suggestions on what to try next! I need to pick up the Mother's Day range.


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Mermaids For Change Photoshoots Involve Children
With lower-income school systems experiencing cuts and defunding of their ocean education and field trip programs, the next generation needs outside help when it comes to learning what they can do to protect our oceans. Fortunately for said school systems, Mermaids For Change — an organization dedicated to teaching kids about ocean conservation — is stepping up to the plate.
Mermaids For Change was founded by radio co-host and executive producer Crissy Whalin, and underwater, nature, and fashion photographer Chiara Salomoni. Both women are passionate about protecting the ocean environment and educating others about the importance of doing so.
Yesterday was a blessing. @mermaidsforchange together with a local school and the help of @naturezwayofficial @keiko_conservation and @savinwildlifeproject got to spend a wonderful morning cleaning up a local beach and having a lot of fun! Here's one of the students working on his #nerdsagainstnurdles piece thank you so much to everyone who made it possible and for our amazing partner and manager @crissycrissybobissy #cleanup #oceanconservation #teach #respect #kindness #care #naturezway This organization is teaching kids about ocean conservation with help from mermaids


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Person of the Week: Scott Neeson
Children find refuge from the stench and squalor of life in Phnom Penh's dump.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia
Nov. 28, 2008 -- The garbage dump in Cambodia's capital spans eight football fields and is more than 100 feet deep. Its stench in the hot humidity of Phnom Penh carries for miles.
Steung Meanchey, the massive dump, offers up scraps of glass and metal that children gather and sell, making less than a dollar a day -- enough for one bowl of rice. Many live in shacks made of bits of wood and plastic. It is where the poorest of Cambodia's desperately poor children eke out a living.
With nowhere else to go, children head to the dump as a last resort. Many have lost their parents and this dumpsite is their lifeline.
Hope Amid the Rubble
While on vacation between jobs in 2003, former top Hollywood executive Scott Neeson saw the dump's devastation for the first time.
"It shattered my world. It was like walking from the best parts of west Los Angeles, where I was living, to the apocalypse," Neeson said. "It's worse than anything you can imagine. There are body parts, there are chemicals. I found limbs. I found fetuses, chemical waste. There are rats, all sorts of sinkholes that people disappear into."
Peak hours between midnight and 4 a.m. are the most crowded and dangerous times at the dump.
"There's an average of 24 children every year who are backed over by the trucks and tractors," Neeson said. "You see the sight of 20 to 30 kids with flashlights on their heads and motorbike batteries on their backs going through the garbage. It's just the saddest, saddest thing."
After seeing the desperate circumstances of the dump with his own eyes, Neeson vowed to give these poor children a second chance in life to escape their impoverished surroundings.
"This country is so broken," said Joseph Mussomeli, former U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia. "It has been 30 to 40 years of a nightmare -- genocide, civil war, foreign invasions, rampant corruption; anyone who has had any education has been annihilated."
In 2004, Neeson left the film industry and moved from Tinseltown to Phnom Penh to found the Cambodian Children's Fund, or CCF.
"The plan was much more modest," Neeson says of his initial vision. "It was to come here to set up a facility for 45 children, and to raise them to be not just well educated and good parents, but also community leaders."
His vision has flourished; CCF now hosts more than 400 children. Funded with private donations and child sponsorships, CCF provides a home, food, health care and job training to children in critical need. The facilities continue to expand and the progress is visible.
As executive director, Neeson knows the name of every child and has seen how far they've come since CCF opened its doors.
Click here for more information on how to make a donation to the Cambodian Children's Fund.
Kunthea, a 14-year-old girl who fled an abusive home, has found her livelihood at CCF.
"Sometimes my father used violence on my mother; they fight," she said. "I try to go between them and he also beat me. He used sticks to beat my mother."
Kunthea learns English at CCF, as well as food hygiene and nutrition at its Star Bakery. Her passion is being there, making nutrient-enriched breads and distributing them to the local community.
Wearing a tall chef hat as she rolls dough in the bakery, filled with the smell of freshly baked cookies, Kunthea seems worlds away from her life at Steung Meanchey. She also volunteers her time teaching village children to read.
"In the future, I want to open a shop to help my parents and all my siblings," she said.
Neeson has high hopes for Kunthea.
"She hasn't yet come to terms with her own potential," Neeson said with pride. "I'm hoping that in a year's time she will be looking at doing things much more meaningful for Cambodia."
CCF's Contribution
Besides offering a safe haven from the garbage dump, CCF is a place where the children acquire computer skills, attend classes and beauty school, are taught traditional dances and songs, and learn clothing design and garment work.
Opportunity extends to their older siblings who make bags with their own handmade-in-Cambodia designer label, Srey Meanchey, which loosely translates to Little Miss Garbage Dump.
In addition to support at the facilities, CCF has arranged for many of those living at the dump site to have access to fresh water, mosquito nets to help prevent against disease and health care at no charge. These services can be vital to the survival of the families.
At the dump site, Neeson found 16-year-old Saroeurn. Motherless, he had called Steung Meanchey his home since he was 3 years old. Saroeurn used to work day and night at the site, rummaging through trash.
"He'd work at the dump until he was exhausted and just found a place to lie down amongst the garbage, sleep, wake up and continue picking garbage," Neeson says. "And this was year on year, he was doing this."
Saroeurn has become a chef at the local restaurant, Metro, where he cooks steak and other specialties. He serves as a mentor and role model to CCF's younger students, dreaming of life beyond the dump.
Neeson's Personal Journey
Nearly every day Neeson continues to makes the trek to the dump site, providing hope in a world that seems hopeless and looking for the community leaders of tomorrow.
His new home in Phnom Penh is far from his former lifestyle, hanging with Hollywood big wigs and spending weekends at Catalina.
"I had a big motor yacht. I do miss it," Neeson says. "Now I spend Sundays at a garbage dump."
In July, Neeson was awarded the Peace Award by the non-profit organization Ambassadors for Children, for his devotion to serving the disadvantaged, abused, and abandoned children of Cambodia.
Far from Hollywood, Neeson continues to pave the way for hundreds of children in Cambodia to have their own happy ending.
"There is a contentment now and a fulfillment that I would never get anywhere else," he said. "I'm not sure if it's happiness -- I don't know how you define happiness -- but there's a knowledge now that what I'm doing is right and what I was meant to do."


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Rafael Nadal suffered his fifth straight loss to Novak Djokovic, falling to the Serb 64, 61, 16, 63 in the finals at Wimbledon.
Nadal, who also lost his No. 1 ranking two days earlier, had been the Wimbledon winner the last two times that he played and had won his last seven Grand Slam finals until today.
Djokovic was the better player Nadal candidly said.
"He played better than me," Nadal said. "For that reason he is the champion here. So I just can congratulate him. That's the true. He played very, very, very high level for moments, and I played a little bit lower than the previous days."
Djokovic has wins over Nadal on three different surfaces – hard, clay, grass – a feat only only achieved against Nadal by Roger Federer.
"When I was hundred percent to play, I lost against him five times," Nadal said. "The rest of the year I won almost every match. So I'm doing the things very well probably not against him. That's what I have to change. Probably the mental part is little bit dangerous for me, because when I arrive to the 5-4, I played a bad game with 30-love. When I arrived to 4-3 of the fourth set, I played another bad game with my serve."
Nadal had won 20 straight matches at Wimbledon and only Roger Federer had beaten him in Grand Slam finals. And Rafa admits that right now he has to find a way to beat Djokovic because his current strategy is no longer working.
"Is true we can analyze that my game is not bothering him," he said. "We have to find how I can bother him another time. I did in the past. He's in the best moment of his career. That's true, too. I am in one of the best moments of my career. Still not enough for him. I have to play longer. I have to play more aggressive. I have to have less mistakes. Yes, that's what I have to do."
Nadal moves to No. 2 in the rankings in between No. 1 Djokovic and No. 3 Federer. Nadal has three titles this season losing five finals. He won French Open, reaching the Wimbledon finals and was injured during a quarterfinal loss at the Australian Open.
"Last five times wasn't my time," Nadal said. "I gonna wait and I gonna try to a sixth. And if the sixth doesn't happen, to the seventh. It's going to be like this. That's the spirit of the sport."
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Product Development
Dr. Newton's Naturals is committed to developing high quality, all natural nutritional products. We work closely with our doctors to create supplements and vitamin formulas of the highest quality that truly deliver. Each product is carefully researched and tested to ensure that it will work for the vast majority of people.
Dr. Newton's all natural products target a wide variety of common health concerns including joint pain, weight loss, fatigue, and more. Our proven portfolio of brands – such as CalMax, SuperC22, and Nu-Zymes just to name a few – place us in a position to reach the next level of success. We aim to be the nation's #1 source for natural vitamins and supplements by our 25th anniversary. Our teams of doctors continue to roll out one-of-a-kind products and advanced alternative healthcare technologies year after year. Strong affiliations with cutting-edge laboratories allow us to produce the highest quality product possible at an affordable cost.
The Dr. Newton's Naturals story began in 1995 with three family members in a one-room office. We started with an idea that grew to the company we are today with over 120 employees in our South Portland, Maine office.
In the beginning, we were called "Media Power" and we offered a diverse line of health products. In an effort to find an affordable advertising method, we turned to radio. Talk radio stations often sought out guests to provide content. Our doctors would discuss health issues and answer questions provided we were allowed to give out a phone number for listeners that wanted more information about our products. This format worked well for several years, but eventually radio stations changed their focus.
We began our own radio show, "Discoveries in Health", which was a scripted infomercial explaining the benefits of natural nutritional supplements. Our phone lines lit up again.
Following that, we ventured into TV advertising. It was costly, but worth it. However, the tragedy of 911 changed the marketplace again.
We've now diversified our advertising, turning again to radio, as well as social networking and direct mail. Our ability to adapt with ever changing marketplace, as well as our dedication to providing the best possible all natural supplements and vitamins, has contributed to our continued success.
Our Belief
At Dr. Newton's Naturals we believe in helping people live better, healthier lives. Our select lines of products include natural vitamins and supplements that have been proven to help improve health and well-being.
It is our goal to educate our clients about the benefits of our products and why they work. This ensures that they are purchasing the right supplement for their personal health needs.
We adhere to the highest quality standards. Our products are manufactured in FDA- approved laboratories in the United States and backed by the best customer support in the industry.
Our Philosophy
Dr. Newton's Naturals is committed to its long-standing tradition of an ethical business philosophy. Integrity, honesty, respect, and hard work dictate how we interact with our employees, customers, vendors, and clients. At the cornerstone of all Dr. Newton's initiatives is our belief in offering our customers high-quality products and nutritional education. As a result, we've had great success in building strong brand awareness and loyalty. By utilizing this unique business paradigm, we've seen tremendous growth in all of our business channels – including direct response, sales, catalog, internet and radio.
Moving forward at Dr. Newton's, we'll continue to leverage this philosophy to explore new areas of growth. Our passion for success creates unique opportunities for our employees to grow professionally as our business continues to develop, diversify, and expand.
Dr. Newton's Naturals continues to do what comes naturally. Whether that means providing the best natural health solutions money can buy, or giving back to local charities and international relief efforts. Dr. Newton's contributes regularly to non-profits, such as Portland Trails and the Maine Children's Cancer Program. Together we can make a difference in the lives and health of our customers and community!


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Saremo adatti al futuro? L'85% dei lavori che si faranno nel 2030 non sono stati ancora inventati. I millenials people, i ragazzi nati nel 2000 dovranno affrontare una delle rivoluzioni culturali più profonde mai avvenute. La causa è dovuta alle
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Industrial IoT Quest
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THOUSANDS of homeowners face a shock when mortgage interest relief ends next year, the Department of Finance has warned.
Officials have warned that these people "face a cliff" when they will no longer get any tax relief for paying their mortgage.
Mortgage interest for home loans is currently available to persons who purchased their home between 2004 and 2012.
Some 310,400 mortgage holders are in receipt of mortgage interest relief on their home. The vast bulk of these bought between 2004 and 2008.
The last government extended the relief to boom buyers, so-called "worst-time buyers". These are people who bought between 2004 and 2008, when property prices peaked.
The relief ceased to exist for those who bought since January 2013.
Families are set to lose tax relief on their monthly repayments when mortgage interest relief is phased out by the end of 2017.
The average benefit of mortgage interest relief to families in 2015 was €750.
Providing some form of mortgage interest relief for these people became a deal breaker in the talks between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael before the Government was formed in May.
Retaining mortgage interest relief beyond the current end date of December 2017 on a tapered basis was a key part of the framework agreed between the two political parties.
Now pre-budget tax documents drawn up by civil servants outline three ways the impact of the ending of the relief can be eased.
The relief cost €232m last year, equating to €62 a month for those who claim it.
The department's tax strategy paper looks at phasing out the relief gradually up to 2020 by reducing it in small chunks each year. This would, for example, see the relief reduced to 75pc of its current level in 2018 and 50pc in 2019.
Another option being looked at is reducing the amount of mortgage interest that is included when calculating how much the relief is worth to homeowners.
Also being looked at is continuing the relief for those who bought between 2004 and 2008. This would help those most affected by negative equity, the department said.
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Download the file below for a complete guide to resources in Kentucky for veterans and their families. Organized alphabetically by county.
Lady Veterans Connect on WKYT!
Check out WKYT's article on Lady Veterans Connect by clicking the button below!
Veteran Work at Home Program
You can download our 2018 Tax Exemption form by clicking the file below.
Women veterans are the fastest growing group of homeless veterans. In order to combat this issue, Mike Levin, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., have introduced the "Housing for Women Veterans Act". The bill would allocate at least $20 million to groups aiming to help women veterans and their families.
To read more about this exciting news, click the link below!
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Women Veterans Maternity Resource
Women Veterans deserve and expect high-quality health care to address their needs, and in some cases their needs include deciding when motherhood is right for them. Whether women Veterans are looking to start a family or to prevent pregnancy, the VA can help. Click the link below to find out more!
VA maternity care coordinators help women Veterans navigate health care services
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By an anonymous New Zealand football coach
An anonymous guest blog……surely that's unheard of but there is a reason for that. It's important for me as a football coach that my views, opinions and thoughts are taken off the same footing and with the same respect as any other football coach regardless of gender, ethnicity, name, qualification or experience.
Does a name, gender or ethnicity define an individual's ability on the football pitch as a coach? In my opinion, which echoes other people, it doesn't, but the profession of coaching is full of preconceived ideas of why and how we are all involved – things that do not define practical application or ability.
I am not one for writing blogs or getting in to discussions on social media as I tend to do my talking in a practical setting….usually on the football pitch. This is not a blog to say I have been there and done that and have done X, Y and Z as that just leads to a discussion on who has the biggest…….trophy cabinet!
There has been a lot of discussion around Women in Coaching across a variety of different sporting codes recently and a few really interesting points on the ability of female football coaches in particular. This is where I give part of the anonymity away….I am a female and I am a football coach.
I grew up with male coaches when I was playing, then when I decided to take the coaching path I was always educated by my male counterparts. This is not a bad thing in my eyes, I had no female coaching role model to inspire me; it was the profession that grabbed my interest.
Since starting my coaching journey at the age of 15 I have been through coach education pathways in 3 different countries across 3 different continents and represented at local, regional, national and international level as a coach. I have had the pleasure of working with a few influential people and names in the football family but again does a person's name or names they are associated with matter when it comes to practical application?
Should females be chosen over males just for the sake of it? No they shouldn't however if they have the qualifications and/or the experience in practical application then surely they have a fair shot and are on a level playing field. Females have to work that bit harder to convince mainly male tutors/officials or professionals that they have the experience, knowledge and qualifications to back up some sort of credibility within the football family. However this is all words on paper – mainly when CV's get thrown about. How do we know who is the best coach for the position if there is no practical application and examination? I have had a number of people watch me coach whether on formal education courses or as part of squad sessions and say "I didn't know that" or "that's great coaching detail" or they will simply engage in further conversation as they have seen that I do actually know what I am talking about.
As females we doubt ourselves constantly until we get to the point where we are confident with our knowledge and standing to really push into the forefront. There are now opportunities to go on female only coach education courses worldwide…..which are designed to be a non-threatening and comfortable environment. This is a wise move for the introductory levels as we see more females engaging in this pathway across the globe to get started. It's all about the confidence and the reassurance in the knowledge that we already have, that it is OK to challenge ourselves and that different doesn't mean wrong it just means a different approach, style or solution.
What happens when female coaches want to continue through the coach education pathway? The fully inclusive courses are on offer but predominately attended by males. This is an instant problem for a lot of females who have been catered for in the non-threatening environment of a female only course. How do women bridge the gap from the Female only courses which is very environment conscious in order to encourage and nurture, to being part of the next level that is potentially male dominated and suddenly we doubt everything that may come into our head or out of our mouth? In my opinion and experience there are a few ways
- Interact with male or female coaches at clubs or schools
- Watch male and female coaches from other sporting codes to gain the ability to think outside the box
- Watch football – junior, youth, senior, grassroots or elite
- Attend informal professional development opportunities such as Coaches Network events – meet other people and learn other things that will build up knowledge before attending the next course
- Chat to others about the courses to gain insight
- Design new drills and sessions – this will build confidence in the knowledge that is already there and also adaptability
- Try new things in sessions – we tend to stick to what we know
The question that needs to be asked and answered is how can we learn from each other rather than vie for position and play the male v female game? Throughout the years I have found that I learnt a lot across a number of different facets of coaching.
A coach needs to have emotional intelligence – as females we tend to have a little bit more depth of knowledge to deal with this. In other words, know when to be what to each player. I have coached with a few males who have changed their communication style slightly to influence positive change within their coaching environment. They identified that depending on age, stage, gender and social/emotional state of player will depend on how they communicate to achieve their outcomes through coaching influence.
Pep Guardiola is extremely good at highlighting why players should do certain things in certain way. He is extremely detailed in his instruction from a tactical point of view. When looking at the composition of the female game for example, players want to be reassured that they have a specific role to play and that they are doing it correctly.
We need to have the ability to know the coaching detail and the biomechanical skill acquisition information – Female coaches seem to be very astute to this point. They take a lot of time to know the coaching points that make up a skill or a drill/session e.g. Cut the ball with the outside of the right foot – foot reaches around inside of ball, left arm comes up to protect self, foot that cuts ball should land parallel to defending player, hips follow sharply to get body between ball and defender, point toes to ground to knock ball out of feet and push off back foot to gain speed and generate momentum.
A lot of male coaches are very passionate about the sport as a whole which leads to living and breathing football. All the theory that they have gained through education or personal research is developed by watching the game at various levels. This shows practical application of coaching theories, practices and tactics. Once a coach education course has been attended there are instant thoughts about how points relate to the practical setting whether they are watching a boys/girls game at the weekend or watching the World Cup. They are fully immersed in the beautiful game.
One thing that I learnt from male counterparts is the fact that they tend to be very confident when it comes to tactical awareness and adjustment. I needed to know the whys and the hows – The key to this is to get justification for their thoughts rather than just accept what they are saying. This allowed me to understand their thoughts and the reasons behind the decisions. Through education you gain a lot of tactical insight and foundation but the depth comes from the trial and error of these fundamental principles of play. Male coaches are not afraid to try different scenarios which give them the ability in the long run to adapt depending on the tactical principles of the opposition.
It is now getting to the point where there is, in my opinion an achievable vision and massive drive for more females to be involved across the coaching continuum. As a female football coach this is fantastic to hear but the infrastructure and support mechanisms need to be not only in place, but they need to be an accessible opportunity. It's not about saying "move over men the girls are in town" it's about saying "lads we value your knowledge, expertise and guidance. How can you support us and what can we learn from you?"
Football coaches have 1 thing in common regardless of background, experience, name, ethnicity or gender – Coaching Football. If this is the case why do we constantly criticise, moan and question our colleagues motives, knowledge and experience………….We are all part of the football family and surely there is a goal; to increase the reputation, capability and capacity of the game. Through formal/informal education, encouragement, collaboration, sharing, building trust and honesty the one thing that will be developed is proactive support! Coaching is an ever changing profession and it is modernising at a rate of knots…….we need to support where we can in a professional, voluntary or social capacity whether we are a coach, manager, parent or supporter.
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Pixel Club: Deep Learning for Biomedical Imaging: Can We Get Better, Higher or Faster?
- Speaker:
- Tammy Riklin Raviv (Ben-Gurion University)
- Date:
- Tuesday, 15.5.2018, 11:30
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- Room 337 Taub Bld.
Recent progress in imaging technologies leads to a continuous growth in biomedical data, which can provide better insight into important clinical and biological questions. Advanced machine learning techniques, such as artificial neural networks are brought to bear on addressing fundamental medical image computing challenges such as segmentation, classification and reconstruction, required for meaningful analysis of the data. Nevertheless, the main bottleneck, which is the lack of annotated examples or 'ground truth' to be used for training and assessment, still remains.
In my talk, I will give a brief overview on some biomedical image analysis problems we aim to address, and suggest how prior information about the problem at hand can be utilized to compensate for insufficient or even the absence of ground-truth data. I will also suggest a way to evaluate the clinical usability of the results. Doing so I will focus on three particular studies carried out in my group for Denoising, Segmentation and Reconstruction of Biological and Medical data.


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Vision for Learners at St Michael's CE Middle School
'Each person, uniquely made in God's image, merits the best that we can give'.
Our sense of purpose begins with the statement above, rooted in the highest possible understanding of young people and all their God-given potential. All that we do flows from this including our core values of Aspiration, Belief and Creativity: St Michael's ABC.
Our pupil's join St Michael's at a crucial stage of transition from childhood to early adulthood. We support them through this journey in three key ways. Firstly, by inspiring them to aim high in all areas of schooling and personal development. Secondly we coach pupils to sustain belief in all situations and challenges. Finally, we actively seek ways to for all pupils to explore and nurture their creativity.
Core Values
Maths builds ASPIRATION by:
Maths builds BELIEF by:
Maths builds CREATIVITY by:
helping children recognise that they need to be in control of the quality of their work in Maths. They move beyond writing answers and waiting to be told if they are 'right or wrong' and on to finding ways of checking their answers. They learn to know when common sense or mathematical inverses support them in doing this or when simply entering their answer into the context of the question helps them at least see if the answer needs further thought.
providing children with problem solving opportunities that will grow their believe that they can find a way forward in many different challenging contexts. As they will have experienced many occasions where they are presented with problems in Maths which, at first, they are unable to find a way to a solution, they will understand that simply by trying a variety of methods and using the previous attempt to inform the next go they can solve what may, at first, have seemed impossible.
|setting complex tasks that require the child to try a multitude of approaches before finding a solution. They discover that fluency is an important part of creativity and going through the cycle of 'attempt, review, refine' will help them move towards success. This supports the children to move on from their concept of Maths when they arrive at the school which is more 'look at the question, think about it, write down the answer'.
Wider British Values
St Michael's is a Rights Respecting school which believes that supporting children's development of character and values, including the core British values of democracy, mutual respect, liberty and the rule of law, is an essential part of equipping young people to thrive as citizens in the world of the future. Maths actively supports this by:
Recognising individual liberty through encouraging and celebrating problem solving;
A respect for the order and the beauty of number and patterns which are woven through maths;
Celebrating mistakes and respecting difference in our approaches to learning
Celebrating academic success as a key to equipping pupils to play a full role in the world of the future
Where it all fits in
If you are working well in this subject these are the skills you are learning:
Problem solving
Pattern finding
Accurate calculating
Analysing skills to help identify the most efficient way to solve a problem or calculate
Determination – to see problems through (especially in 'find all possibility' problems)
Organisation – especially in puzzle solving but also in more complex calculating
If you like this subject then these are some of the jobs you can go on to:
Good attainment in Maths is a pre-requisite to almost all further education so as a subject it opens the door to all careers that require academic achievement
Almost anything that involves money


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T-ara N4's Teaser Posters For Comeback Revealed
T-ara's first unit group T-ara N4 recently released their teaser posters for title track "Countryside Diaries."
T-ara's agency Core Contents Media revealed the posters of Eunjung, Hyomin, Ji Yeon and Areum for T-ara N4's "Countryside Diaries" on April 14. The posters were actually comprised of news articles taken from abroad and compiled into one image. The words at the center of the poster announce the time of release of "Countryside Diaries" as April 15 at 11:30am.
"Countryside Diaries" is reported to be a dance track that features elements of hip-hop and punk that will not only appeal to just one specific demographic but children and adults of all ages.
T-ara N4 stands for "T-ara Brand New 4" as T-ara embarks on a new beginning since the plague of previous scandals regarding bullying and group tension with T-ara ex-member Hwayoung.
Album jacket images for T-ara N4's "Countryside Diaries" will also be made available on April 15 at 11:30am.


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Priming the prime ministers
Who is equally at home leading a school assembly, chatting with the UK's senior government leaders or appearing as a guest on the BBC's landmark radio show, Desert Island Discs? Step forward, Sir Anthony Seldon – political biographer par excellence, government advisor, media commentator and educationalist, whose latest role sees him serving as vice-chancellor of the University of Buckingham.
Quite how he finds time for his role at the university is something of a mystery. An author of more than 40 books, including magisterial biographies of the UK's four most recent prime ministers, he is also much in demand on the conference circuit as well as in the media – both print and broadcast. Few possess his ability to open doors, deliver insight and make sense of the ever-changing political scene, both today and across decades past.
It's this font of knowledge that has prompted him to set down some recommendations for prime ministers on what works, and what doesn't work, once they are ensconced in Number 10 – that and his frustration with too much time and energy being wasted on an endless quest for bad news.
"We have an obsession – not just in Britain but worldwide – with looking at what is wrong and with being critical," he says. "The psychological problem with this is that what we concentrate on grows in our minds, and if we concentrate on what's wrong, we become obsessed by it and it grows and grows. So we become fear-obsessed, risk-obsessed and we have altogether a negative view about ourselves. But it doesn't have to be this way. Evidence shows that the organisations which concentrate on humans flourishing and on their wellbeing will see their productivity rise, whereas those which are obsessed with failure will see their productivity and wellbeing fall."
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When Theresa May succeeded David Cameron last July, she became the 15th UK prime minister since the Second World War. If history is our guide, she has her work cut out – even without the looming iceberg of Brexit. "If we look at prime ministers since the war, it is a pretty miserable tale in the eyes of many people," observes Seldon. "The top two are Clement Attlee and Margaret Thatcher, but even they fizzled out and ended in tears."
He quickly runs through some of the occupants of Number 10 to further illustrate his point. "Churchill we all know was hopeless as a postwar prime minister from 1951 to 1955, and he was followed by Eden and what a disaster he was," he says. "Others included Wilson, who squandered a massive majority, and Blair, who was obliterated by Iraq and who squandered three massive majorities. I came to think that future leaders might benefit from some kind of guide, a series of points distilled from writing four books on prime ministers over the past 25 years. So what works and what doesn't work? And are they capable of adapting their behaviours?"
Seldon is no stranger to giving advice. Prior to his university role, he was for nine years Master of Wellington College, where he used his time in post to implement curriculum reforms, including the introduction of happiness and stillness classes. And possibly drawing on his own experiences of leading and recruiting teams, he says that the first priority for a prime minister is to track down the talent.
"They have to secure the citadel," he says firmly. "Get the staff in Number 10 doing the right jobs – policy, politics, presentation, parliament, personnel – and hold onto them. Working with the cabinet secretary and the top civil servants in Number 10 is absolutely key to successful prime ministers. They need to make a success of these relationships. Where it goes wrong is when they are not trusted or listened to."
Seldon also advises prime ministers that there is no substitute for authenticity. Hearing him hold forth on education reform or contemporary British history, it is clear that Seldon has this himself in spades. Prime ministers, though, can find it more of a struggle. Even David Cameron – widely seen as an effective communicator – found this hard going.
"I like and admire him greatly, but Cameron never found his authentic voice," says Seldon. "If a leader doesn't find it themselves, then the press will do it for them, and do it quickly. Their voice has to be true to them and tell a story about why they want the job. No-one quite knew why David Cameron wanted the job, and that was unfortunate because there were things which were very true to him. Leaders are certainly at their most effective when they talk from the heart. Citizens need to sense the authenticity when they hear from them – and that builds the trust that any prime minister needs."
Time management
Prime ministers, much like their counterparts around the world, are constantly juggling a myriad of tasks and responsibilities. Margaret Thatcher, for example, was famous for getting by on four hours sleep a night and reviewing her paperwork and correspondence well into the early hours. Seldon, though, is having none of it. Rather than making a virtue of the need for long hours, he believes they should do precisely the opposite.
"Prime ministers always complain about having too little time and having to focus on the reactive," he points out. "So they should control their time. They have to make their ministers, officials and team do the work – so don't, for example, chair too many cabinet committees. It's more important to stand back and carve out enough time to rest, relax and reflect. They need to go, and stay, on holiday – don't be a martyr and rush back. And this needs to be communicated to cabinet and be stuck to – keep them close but not too close. An effective prime minister needs to find a cabinet minister who will be their chief fixer and who is totally loyal in and outside of government. Similarly, they need a finance minister whom they trust. A prime minister is effectively foreign secretary, but he or she cannot be chancellor."
Having the time to pause and reflect will, believes Seldon, help them to focus on the bigger picture. Another key aspect of successful premiership is the need to focus on the macro first and then, only then, do the micro. "Prime ministers are only remembered for one or two things, and they should make certain that these are things they really want to be remembered for," he says. "So they need to identify their macro priorities and talk relentlessly about them all the way through their premiership. To do this effectively, there needs to be distance from the media. I'd say a prime minister needs to be aloof or even regal. They need to make it clear they call the tune – so have a fight with the media early on and win it. Make sure they dance to your regime, and not the other way around."
Looking the part
Any politician these days – in the UK and around the world – understands the importance of presenting the right image. But it's not just about looking good and delivering a smooth soundbite for the television news. Of greater importance, argues Seldon, is the need to maintain the right level of dignity and decorum. "The modern prime minister in the UK is half – if not more – head of state as well as being head of government," he points out. "The Queen is a remarkable head of state, but even now the prime minister plays this role for much of the time. And so it's imperative that the prime minister acts with decorum and dignity. If they go for the cheap laugh, they won't get respect from people – they have to be the bigger person, even when they are being criticised and are tempted to fire back."
Having the necessary gravitas also means that they will be able to seize the big moments and command them. "I'm amazed by how often this doesn't happen," says Seldon. "This isn't just big keynote speeches, but it's about setting the tone and leaving footprints. They need to be able to weave everything into the big themes they want to be remembered for. But this also means they should keep everything steady. Lean and simple is the way to go – minimise reshuffles, relaunches, reactions and initiatives."
Such is his reputation and literary skill as an observer of the body politic, it's a fair bet that Seldon's work adorns the bookshelves of Theresa May's study in Number 10. It's also a fair bet that if May listens and acts on this advice, the chances of a successful premiership will be greatly enhanced. Will she? Won't she? Time – and events – will tell.
- The time to deliver is now. Sir Michael Barber reflects on the lessons learned and insights gained from a career at the heart of government delivery
- It's all about impact. Governments need to rethink and reset their approach to delivery, suggests Larry Kamener
- The God Revolution. Public impact is easier said than done, admits former UK Cabinet Secretary Lord Gus O'Donnell, who explains why impact is rarely viewed as a key priority among policymakers
- What works: a new emphasis on evidence. Protecting and enhancing the role of evidence in the policymaking process was at the top of Kathy Stack's to-do list during her long career at the heart of the US federal government. She tells us about progress made – and improvements still to come
- Welcome to the lab. Governments worldwide share an insatiable hunger for that flash of inspiration that can transform public services. To do so they increasingly rely on a lab, a bespoke group of individuals dedicated to driving innovation and impact. We speak to the director of Denmark's MindLab, Thomas Prehn, about this pioneering approach to policymaking
- From imagination to innovation. Faced with what are often seen as mountainous challenges, policymakers are increasingly reliant on creativity to power their ascent. Alan Iny explains why thinking outside the box is just the start


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In this photo illustration, a container of Johnson's baby powder made by Johnson and Johnson sits on a table in San Francisco, California.
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A jury in Kentucky rejected claims that Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder contained asbestos and caused mesothelioma, the company said in a statement, a win for J&J as it defends its iconic product.
J&J in a statement said the jury reached its decision in about 30 minutes after a two-week trial. The company said this is the sixth case it has won in the past year on allegations that its baby powder caused mesothelioma and all verdicts against J&J have been overturned on appeal.
"Today's decision, and this trial track record, is consistent with the decades of clinical evidence and scientific studies by medical experts around the world that support the safety of Johnson's Baby Powder," the company said in a statement.
J&J faces more than 14,000 lawsuits alleging its namesake baby powder caused mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. The company is aiming to dismiss roughly 11,000 of ovarian cancer cases where pretrial proceedings have been consolidated into multidistrict litigation.
Concerns over J&J's baby powder threaten the company's family-friendly image.
Shares of J&J have risen 1.6% this year. The S&P 500 health-care index gained about 5.2% in the same period.
WATCH: Johnson & Johnson CEO Alex Gorsky on what's in the pipeline, growth drivers and talc lawsuit


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Tune Up with Touch
Tune up with Touch
Next to yoga and meditation, I rank massage right up there as a valuable and useful (and heavenly!) way to relax. There are certainly different ways to ease the mind and body, but for me, it's massage.
We all have a tendency to give up what is important to us, to make room for conference calls, meetings and errands — and before we know it, we feel burned out. Taking the time out of a busy day to get a massage is one of the most important ways to heal the body, mind and spirit.
Massage therapy is especially helpful for de-stressing the muscles around your neck and shoulders, where most people hold tension.
When you have relieved muscles, you can perform better at your workouts and your everyday life. A professional massage therapist knows where to touch, how much pressure to apply, and how to make a difference.
Finding the right massage therapist takes some research. Obviously, you want to find the best fit for you. Start by asking friends whom they recommend — bearing in mind that everyone will swear they have the best massage therapist EV-er. 😉
Before you hop up on the table, do ask the clarifying questions, which really do matter: How long they been in massage therapy? (One of my Denver favorites, Carolina Gosselin, has been performing massage therapy for so long, she very literally rubbed the fingerprints off her fingers!)
Where did they acquire their certification? What kind of massage therapy do they perform? And most importantly, just see if you connect with them. There's nothing worse than showing up at your appointment, only to feel ill at ease, for whatever reason.
What if you don't feel comfortable? You have two choices: Stay and tough it out, or get up and leave. I tried the first path once, at a chain that offered cheap-cheap-cheap ($30) massages – and ended up with a severely stiff neck for several weeks afterwards. I knew as soon as she started jamming her elbow into my neck that it didn't feel good, but I stayed quiet, stayed polite. I should've gotten up and left. Do have the courage to get up and walk out.
(Massage Etiquette 101: Just as it's tacky to ask for a doggy bag at an all-you-can-eat buffet, don't get up and walk out 55 minutes into your one hour massage. If it's not working, leave within the first 10 to 15 minutes.)
Taking the time for massage is very important for your mind, body and soul. An hour every two weeks is ideal (and luxurious!). If you can't commit to the ideal, then try once a month. Even once a quarter is better than none.
Here are some links to help you find the right massage therapist for you:


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AirWeb is the first app to mirror a web browser in full screen viewing on your TV via Apple TV AirPlay. iPhone, iPad and iPod touch have built-in AirPlay feature to mirror a web browser via Apple TV to your TV as well. However, this feature displays the web browser in the particular iDevice format only, not in full-screen size of the TV like AirWeb does.
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AirWeb 1.1.0 requires iOS 7.0 or later, is optimized for iPhone 5/5s and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. AirWeb works with Apple TV 2 or 3 and in combination the following Airplay supporting devices: iPad Mini 1G and up, iPad 2 and up, iPad Air, iPhone 4S and up, iPod Touch 5 G and iPhone 4 (requires a VGA/HDMI cable to connect to the TV).
AirWeb Full-screen mirroring of web pages on Apple TV:
In contrast to AirWeb, the built-in airPlay mirroring does not display web browser in full-screen view:
1. Setting up AirWeb
The first time you open AirWeb on your iDevices the set up instructions are displayed. Note: you can enter them later by clicking on the TV symbol at the top-right corner if AirPlay mirroring is disabled:
- Make sure that your iDevice and Apple TV are on the same WiFi network.
- Go to 'Settings', 'AirPlay' on the Apple TV to turn on AirPlay. Then go to 'Settings', 'Audio & Video' and turn off 'Adjust for AirPlay Overscan'.
- Drag your finger twice from the bottom of the screen to bring up Control Center.
- Tap on 'AirPlay', select your Apple TV in the list and make sure 'Mirroring' is on.
- Tap the home-button and Control Center will go away and will return you to AirWeb app.
2. Using AirWeb app
- AirWeb works like a standard browser: Start using it by entering a website URL and tap on the iDevice icon on the top-right of the app's homepage. The website is opened in full-screen size on your TV.
- AirWeb browser has a bookmark and history function.
- The gestures instruction are displayed by clicking on the down-left '?'.
- AirWeb has several sharing options, including AirDrop.
- You can enter to the single screen mode (web browser is displayed on your iDevice, not on your TV) by clicking on the top-right iDevice icon.
Taking everything into account, AirWeb is excellent app to mirror a web browser in full screen viewing on your TV via Apple TV AirPlay. Videos are displayed in full-screen size, too. If you do not need a full-screen displaying, you can save your money by using the built-in AirPlay mirroring of your iDevice and your Apple TV.
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Government plans for teleworking would be put to the test in a worst-case scenario.
Should the current swine flu outbreak worsen, it could present a huge test of government's ability to work remotely.
Although the current outbreak remains far from a pandemic, thousands of suspected and confirmed swine flu cases -- most of them concentrated in North America -- had been reported worldwide as of Tuesday. In a worst-case scenario, government agencies in the U.S. could be forced to enact emergency business continuity plans that include telework for government employees.
But a big unknown is if governments, including technology-focused departments, are truly ready to let workers telecommute, as a means of slowing the influenza's spread. According to a December 2008 report from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 60 percent of federal agencies had included telework in their continuity of operations/emergency plans in 2007; only 42 percent of them did so in 2006.
Furthermore, some states' emergency plans for pandemics include teleworking as a strategy, while others don't, said Cindy Auten, general manager of the Telework Exchange, a public-private partnership that promotes teleworking in the federal government. The situation varies widely state to state, she said.
"One of the issues we found, in particular with the federal government, is that only about 7 percent of these eligible employees are regular and recurring [telecommuters]," Auten said Tuesday. "One of the key strategies in having a business continuity plan and incorporating telework into it, is ensuring that you're testing it often and you build telework as a part of your standard operating procedure -- so it's not a frantic, mad rush to the door to actually start your telework program at the last minute."
But Auten said it's not too late for government agencies that don't have a teleworking plan. The first step should be identifying mission-critical personnel and equipping them with the technology and policies to do their job remotely, she said.
"From an IT standpoint, the technology is absolutely there. The majority of governments already have the infrastructure in place. They're working with field workers who are logging in remotely, so they're already having the access. It's just a matter of putting the guidelines in place," Auten said.
Auten pointed to Virginia and its Office of Telework Promotion and Broadband Assistance as a model that's worth emulating. The office's "telework road map" outlines Virginia's definition of telework and how to start a teleworking program, provides tips for managers and employees, and explains how to secure sensitive data when working from home. Virginia requires all government agencies to have a teleworking policy. For example, half the work force of the Virginia Information Technologies Agency telecommutes at least part-time.
The National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) outlined recommended actions for CIOs in a 2007 paper titled, Pandemic Planning and Response for State IT: Where's My Staff? The 15-page report suggests a variety of measures, such as teleworking, cross-training personnel so they can cover a variety of roles in the event that many employees are absent and ensuring key officials have permission to drive a "priority connection" through a PBX phone system if Internet service goes down. It's those sorts of capabilities -- unique to a pandemic -- that are important to plan for.
But CIOs shouldn't assume their department will always have access to Internet service or their phone systems, because a pandemic could cause absenteeism across the supply chain -- potentially even among Internet service providers and telecom companies.
"This could greatly affect teleworking technologies and [
virtual private network] access for critical staff and increase the need for remote access technologies that do not depend on PBX phone systems and Internet access," according to NASCIO. "Alternative communications methods require preplanning. A CIO cannot afford to explore such methods for the first time as the problem is unfolding."
Fortunately, unlike a hurricane or flood that strikes quickly, a pandemic affords "the luxury of time" to prepare because it takes time to infect a large population, according to the NASCIO study.
"The CIO can start to respond and escalate a response, but identifying the critical triggers and executing successfully on those must be in the state's overall [disaster recovery/business continuity] plan. CIOs need to identify critical staff and business functions that their state enterprises cannot function without," according to NASCIO.
Epidemiologists say that if the swine flu outbreak becomes a pandemic, social distancing -- purposely closing public gathering spots like restaurants, schools and parks, and steering clear of neighbors and friends -- would effectively slow the transmission rate.
"If you're looking for a long-term social distancing, you're going to want to develop more of your employees into a telework program," Auten said. That takes time, so start planning now, she said.
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Yumebutai (Awajishima, Awaji Island Project)
Kusumoto-tarui, Higashiura-cho
Tsuna-gun, Hyogo
656-2301 Japan
Tadao Ando,
The mixed-use
complex of Awaji Yumebutai was constructed on the remains of a hillside
whose earth had been used for a huge landfill project for the Osaka Bay
area. Through its construction this
intricate complex of interior and exterior spaces not only serves in
reconstructing the landscape that had been destroyed but also, through the
idea of rebirth and reconstruction, serves as a memorial to the thousands
who had lost their lives and the destruction of land in the massive
earthquake that shook the Kobe region in 1995.
The complex
is a series of intersecting geometric parts that make up a whole.
It consists of a hotel, chapel, international conference center,
restaurants, terracing flower gardens, water gardens, plazas that are
animated through light and shadow and sounds of running water, a green
house, and outdoor theater. It is a
manmade construction that integrates itself into and becomes part of the
landscape as it overlooks Osaka bay and descends from hillside to sea.
This rich
interweaving spatial experience is constructed through a spatial sequence
of interior and exterior, light and shadow, running water and still water
and a framing of views to the sky, water and vegetation. The physical materials of these spaces, silky smooth concrete,
rough stone, sea shells, translucent and transparent glass, water and
vegetation are punctuated by more temporal materials; light sound and
The best way
to access the complex is through the hotel. From this route one can also see Tadao Ando's drawings and
sketches of the project. Following
the exhibition space one traverses underneath a curtain of running water
to the gardens. Also accessed from
the hotel is the chapel. Located
below ground the chapel is illuminated from a cruciform shaped void in the
ceiling. On the exterior the chapel
can only be seen by its bell tower and cruciform glazing which seems to be
floating in a pool of water.
Located on
Awaji Island not far from Awaji Yumebutai is the Water
Temple also by Tadao Ando.
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How to visit
train (from Osaka) take JR line to Maiko Station (45 min.).
At Maiko Station follow signs leading to Ko-soku Maiko bus terminal
which is located outside of and above the train station on the bridge
leading to Awaji Island. Take
the bus to Higashiura inter-change bus terminal. From here take the local bus to Awaji Yumebutai-Westin Hotel bus
is a shuttle bus that transports people around the island to various
destinations. Awaji Yumebutai and
The Water Temple are two stops on this route.
See www.shozen.com
for more information on this bus or telephone +81 799 62 5222.
The botanical
gardens are open 10am-6pm. For more information please telephone +81 799
74 1200.
For the
Hotel Resort and Conference Center, telephone +81 799 74 1111.
For more
information please visit www.yumebutai.co.jp.
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I got home from retreat and received several emails from friends concerned about the Pope's decision to revoke the excommunications of four schismatic bishops.
The short story from the NY Times:
But while the revocation may heal one internal rift, it may also open a broader wound, alienating the church's more liberal adherents and jeopardizing 50 years of Vatican efforts to ease tensions with Jewish groups.
Among the men reinstated Saturday was Richard Williamson (right), a British-born cleric who in an interview last week said he did not believe that six million Jews died in the Nazi gas chambers. He has also given interviews saying that the United States government staged the Sept. 11 attacks as a pretext to invade Afghanistan.
The four reinstated men are members of the Society of St. Pius X, which was founded by a French archbishop, Marcel Lefebvre, in 1970 as a protest against the modernizing reforms of the Second Vatican Council, also called Vatican II. Archbishop Lefebvre made the men bishops in unsanctioned consecrations in Switzerland in 1988, prompting the immediate excommunication of all five by Pope John Paul II.
Here's my take on this. It's really apples and oranges. These men who were ordained by Archbishop Lefebvre were excommunicated because they were not properly ordained and more importantly because the entire movement was refusing to recognize the changes of the Second Vatican Council. They were not excommunicated because of their views on Jewish-Catholic relations in particular (I doubt that the Pope may even know of the one Bishop's thoughts at all on the holocaust and his other absolutely ludicrous positions).
Still, I agree with many critics who have a hard time believing that the Vatican didn't vett this group deeply enough and now are in another public relations nightmare. The headline they were probably expecting was something like: Pope Benedict heals only schism in the Catholic Church in the last century.
One of the critics, Theologian Hans Küng had a good quote in the NY Times as well:
Father Küng agreed. Benedict "does not see that he is alienating himself from the larger part of the Catholic Church and Christianity," he said. "He doesn't see the real world. He only sees the Vatican world."
Indeed. Benedict sees this as healing a theological rift and nothing more. However, I would (if I were the head of Vatican Public Relations) hope that he would come forward and explain the real reason for the reconciliation and then publicly denounce the position of Richard Williamson who I will not dignify by adding the title Bishop to his name. His views are extremely stupid and more importantly dangerous.
Let us pray today that Pope Benedict might have some good advisers who might suggest that he makes a public statement denouncing Williamson's views.


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When Chelsea carry out the full inquest into their disintegration, it is likely some of the most damning phrases will be reserved for their transfer policy under Jose Mourinho.
This is the club that imagined Kevin de Bruyne was surplus to requirements and thought his fellow Belgian Romelu Lukaku was not quite good enough.
While De Bruyne seems Jamie Vardy's only serious rival for the title of Footballer of the Year, Lukaku goes into tonight's meeting with Crystal Palace having scored six times in Everton's last five matches.
When his manager, Roberto Martinez, remarked that his fitness record gives Lukaku an edge over Sergio Aguero or Daniel Sturridge (another Chelsea striker who got away) it is not just managerial hyperbole.
Lukaku is, at 22, younger than either, he averages a goal every other game for Everton and, unlike the other two, he stays fit. This season Lukaku, a striker Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew compares to Didier Drogba, has missed a bare 41 minutes of football.
"Any player who can stay fit gives you an incredible base to work on," said Martinez. "Any foreign player when he arrives in the Premier League has to adapt to the physicality. For a player like him, with his frame, I don't think he had the opportunity to play enough 90 minutes.
"When he was at West Brom he had an incredible scoring ratio (17 goals in 20 league appearances) but off the top of my head I think he completed a full 90 minutes seven times.
"For a young player, until you get the full 90 minutes without losing power and pace in every action, it's a long process. Now it is very rare you don't see him finish the last 10 minutes with the same power, pace and control."
One consequence of Chelsea's downfall is that there is likely to be a Champions League place for someone outside English football's big four. Everton and Palace are among the contenders.
Everton's traditional weakness in the Premier League has always been the lack of a high-class centre-forward. When the club last qualified for the Champions League a decade ago, Tim Cahill was their leading scorer with 11.
But in Lukaku, Gerard Deulofeu, Ross Barkley and John Stones, Martinez has a core of young players around which to build for the long term.
Barcelona have a buy-back option on Deulofeu which they can exercise next summer for €9m, though it is unlikely the 21-year-old would want to swap a central role at Goodison Park for a walk-on part at the Nou Camp. Martinez said the player would have "a massive say" on any move.
"It only operates for 15 days in the summer transfer window," said Martinez. "We could send him on holiday for those 15 days."
The Toffees have a two-legged Capital One Cup semi-final against Manchester City ahead but the manager has ordered full focus on their league form.
"We want to play exciting and attacking football that our fans enjoy and love and win," he said.
"It is vital the attention goes solely into the Premier League games as December is the most significant month."
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1. Will there be any times when we won't have access to our road?
At the beginning of the building programme in April 2017, Fingal County Council has advised that a full road closure will be required for works on Porterstown Rd.
This will be required for the duration of foul/storm diversion works.
Local access will be maintained at all times.
2. For any future road closures, how much notice will we get?
A minimum of 4 weeks' notice will be given.
3. What are the times that trucks can make deliveries to the site?
Deliveries can take place from 7am to 8.15 am, 9.15am to 1.15pm and 3pm to 6pm during teaching time.
Glasgiven Contracts Ltd will endeavour to avoid deliveries during school hours.
On school holidays, deliveries will arrive all day.
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There will be strictly no parking for delivery vehicles on the Clonsilla Rd or the Porterstown Rd. Deliveries will be coordinated in such a manner that queuing will be avoided.
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Glasgiven Contracts Ltd will be responsible for management of the construction traffic and also during any works while on adjacent roads.
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Very infrequently there may be low noise impact works carried out on a Sunday as roads would be quieter. For example, moving accommodation units to new locations.
7. Will the site ever be operating in the evening?
Very infrequently beyond 6-6:30 pm but it does happen on occassion. For example, finishing concrete floors.
8. How noisy is it going to get?
Every effort will be made to keep noise levels to a minimum, especially before 8am and after 6pm and at weekends.
9. What are the primary disruptions that I can expect to deal with over the lifetime of the build?
The main interactions encountered by the local community will be the deliveries to and from site. There is also the possibility of road closures at commencement of works.
10. Are the builders going to put up a crane?
It is envisaged that a crane will be located in the courtyard behind the existing white building to facilitate construction and then moved to the lower part of the site for phase 2.
11. Where will the builders themselves be parking their own vehicles for the day?
We will accommodate some parking on site only.
12. Where will all of the various subcontractors (electricians, painters, air conditioning, locksmiths, etc) all be parking their vans during the day?
There will be limited parking available on site for subcontractors.
Site personnel will be warned in advance of starting on site in relation to illegal parking in surrounding areas.
Car/van pooling has been advised.
13. If I have an immediate problem, who do I deal with?
During construction period, contact details will be posted to construction at the site entrance for site related queries.
14. Where can I get more information?
St Mochta's National School Build Action Group by email: email@example.com
Facebook: St Mochtas School Build Action Group
Twitter: @StMochtasNS_BAG


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Another trot down to Comics on a lazy Sunday afternoon, this time to try out a revised list for the Regionals.
Since, well, last week's list wasn't really working.
Anyroadup, thankfully Andrew was looking for a game when I arrived, so...away we went.
He was running an Academy Pilot, Boba Fett in Slave 1 with...oh what was it? A Gunner and...something that allowed the denial of an defence die if the shooter was outside the target's fire arc.
Oh, and Vader with Cluster Missiles.
So, rather than going head to head with his heavy hitters, I thought to try to get over to the other flank.
Which did kinda mean my own heavy hitters were looking the wrong way. Those guns need to be pointed in the right direction to be effective...
And so the furball began.
...I'd forgotten that the A Wing had previously done a K Turn, and, as I had dialled another red manoeuvre...
...Andrew dialled a non red manoeuvre for me!
Still, the turn was not all bad. Not only did Vader keep running into my B Wing, which meant he couldn't shoot it, neither could he do any actions, but...
...my B Wing, which I had equipped with an Ion Turret, managed to polish off the last hull point of the Academy Pilot. Or so we thought at the time. Upon further reflection, it didn't have a turret, but just ion cannons. Opps!
Never mind.
We kept circling around each other.
And Vader kept colliding.
...Boba was able to blow out his arse and blew Wedge to pieces. Even though I had saved that focus token to aide his defence. Note to self - when you've got one hit and two focus, use that focus!
The next turn Vader changed tactics...
...avoided the B Wing...
...and boom!
Double rats!
Triple rats!
And that was the end of that.
Hmm...I may need to rethink that list. Wedge goes way too quick to cost that much, I need to shoot more often with my X Wings...and I need a turret!
Thanks for the game Andrew,


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This guide was put together in advance of our national pay ballot, but contains advice on preparing your branch that is suitable for any organising work. Whether you are trying to ensure a high turnout on a local or national issue, or for a recognition campaign in an unrecognised workplace, this guide procides advice and tips to ensure that your branch is in as well prepared as possible for when those ballot papers start to arrive.
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On August 15th, Stoneridge Dental in Moreno Valley CA chose U.S.VETS – Inland Empire as the agency to receive free dental services in their annual "Smile Generation Serve Day". Dr. Grace Chung, DDS and the Smile Generation staff volunteered for the day to provide services to 11 veterans. Services included x-rays, cleanings, fillings and extractions.
"Smile Generation Serve Day is a day for giving back to the community," said Smile Generation Founder Stephen Thorne. "Having access to dental care is critical for a patient's overall health. By opening up their practices to help those who may not otherwise have access to dental care, the dentists are confirming their commitment to their community members and their oral health."
One veteran needed services beyond what they could provide that day. Seeing that the veteran was in great pain, the staff worked together to schedule an appointment with the oral surgeon who completed the treatment free of charge.
Thank you to Stoneridge Dental, and thanks to the Moreno County Fire Department for coming out to show your support.
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