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The lifetime book-lover and English teacher in me was thrilled with this week's theme. Just this week, in preparation for a much-needed and fast-approaching spring break, a colleague and I were discussing how much we miss the days of adolescence when we could read into the wee hours of the morning, only to roll over on a sunny Saturday morning and pick up where we left off and read until well past noon.
The reading I get to do as an adult is often more out of obligation and necessity than pleasure. And yet, there forever lives the insatiable desire to soak up the stories hidden between the dusty covers. Hours spent poring over the new releases on bookstore shelves are hours of pure bliss.
So, how do I reconcile my responsibilities as a wife, mother, teacher and reader? Technology, of course! While nothing beats the tactile experience of curling up with a romantic tale on a rainy afternoon, I've recently realized the benefit to listening to unabridged books on tape or my iPod. Now, it isn't just lying in the hammock on a sunny afternoon that I get to enjoy a good mystery – wait! Since when have I enjoyed just lying in the hammock at all, let alone to read? 🙂 Now, the characters of my recent stories journey with me throughout chores, errands or exercise.
Perhaps the strangest book I've "read" was Feed by M.T. Anderson, a science fiction book that follows teenage main character who meet one young girl trying to fight the "feed" that practically everyone has embedded into their brains at birth. In many ways, my iPod felt like my feed, which was both disconcerting and ironic.
Currently, I'm reading Three Cups of Tea in preparation for the author's visit to a nearby university next week. So far, this book too feels slightly "wrong" to be experiencing through technology. Hearing about the upper elementary students meeting for "school" at the top of the mountain, without the benefit of a teacher to teach them because it costs an entire dollar per day which the community cannot afford – it seems inappropriate to be sharing their story in the midst of my own excess.
Yet, those feelings, those challenges and thoughts that are stirred within me are exactly what I love about reading, about the transformational power of books. I also, can't help but listen with curiosity to Mortensen's experience as Garth and I prepare to take a missions trip to Panama this summer. Beyond the subject, there's so much I enjoy about the way these shots go together. Jaimee captured a beautiful image in honor of the upcoming holiday. I love the reds in these shots and while I am only early in the book, I can't help but connect the content of my text and the "Sorrow Will Turn to Joy" heading in Jaimee's shot.
Speaking of books…thanks for reading my novel of a post today! Be sure to swing by Melody's to see what other's came up with for this week's Team-up Challenge!


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Corbin's Classic Solo Saddle & Passenger Pillions give your VTX Neo a nostalgic look and excellent comfort. Provides the use of our removable backrest for 16 inches of vertical back support in the rider's position. Our sculpted seating position gives maximized body contact and provides true touring comfort with a bucket that gives plenty of body support. Our neutralized seat platform offers an easier reach to the ground and a more ergonomic position on the bike.
For total touring support, we offer several styles of removable backrest that work in the Classic Solo. The Ovalbac® model backrest shown here is our model #02-S and provides the best blend of good looks and sculpted support. Ovalbac® models provide good support without trapping heat against your body… they also make a great hand hold while moving your bike around the garage. Simple to install, just slide the backrest shaft into the saddle and secure with the included setscrew. Backrest angle is adjustable to provide a tailored fit to your posture and adjustment is done without removing the backrest from the seat.
Corbin's rear seat easily bolts up along with the Corbin solo and keeps a sleek, vintage look with excellent capabilities for passengers. We build this model to look sly, but use our high density Comfort Cell® foam for a firm supportive ride. Our pillion is ergonomically engineered for better weight dispersion and support. Naturally it is built to match your Classic Solo for a totally integrated look.
Both saddles and backrest are richly tailored with genuine leather seating panels and built with Corbin's Comfort Cell® foam. Our exclusive foam material is almost twice as firm as the stock foam to give you support that lasts and doesn't compress down over time. This "Closed Cell" foam will feel firm at first, but over the miles you will notice it doesn't compress down like the stock foam and continues to provide resilience for the long haul. Additionally, it will break in over time to provide a personalized fit to your posture.
Choose from a wide range of leather and decorating options (all included) for your new seat. Leather will provide a nice perch that breathes with your body and will break in along with the foam shape for a personalized fit. For an added bit of a nostalgic touch, specify Chrome Studs on your order like the model shown here (also at no additional charge). Corbin's backrest system works with or without a pillion saddle in place. Corbin pillion seats work with your VTX sissy bar if equipped.
If you prefer a totally solo look, you can run the Corbin Classic Solo seat without a passenger pillion. This looks very nice on the VTX models showing off that flashy Tail Dragger style fender. Corbin's backrest is supported internally, so there are no unsightly brackets to clutter up the clean look of your bike. To keep things looking clean, chrome button head screws (not included) into the hole in your fender is a simple solution. Since the saddles install easily, you can simply convert your bike from this solo look to dual with just a few screws and a few minutes of your time.
If you opt for one of the Ovalbac® series backrests as shown here (model #02-S), you can further customize the look of you bike with rear finishing plate options. Made of ABS, our standard model has a leather look to it, but you can also choose a Carbon-Fiber look, Aluminum look or primer if you want to custom paint one. For just a little extra, we can provide a finishing plate prepainted to coordinate with your stock Honda paint job or a new Chromed steel model as shown. Please note, chrome back plates are only available for the model #02-S.
Simple to install, passenger pillion mounts directly to the Corbin Classic Solo seat with all hardware included. The solo uses two brackets similar to your stock seat to mount directly to the frame locations originally used. You will reuse the stock bolts for this. To clean things up a bit, we offer a chromed billet thumbscrew in the proper thread (6mm) to fit your rear fender as shown. This looks very clean and can be installed or removed without tools. These thumbscrews can be used in a variety of applications wherever you want a dressier finish.
Be sure to care for your leather saddle with a quality conditioner like our Saddle Cream. With proper care, your seat will age gracefully developing a unique character and will be your riding buddy for years. Leather conditioner will help it to remain water resistant and supple over time. Beware not to use any cleaners or conditioners that are petroleum based or contain kerosene as this may damage the leather cover over time!

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What I'm Wearing :: sunglasses – Ray Ban // rings – Kendra Scott // earrings – Kendra Scott // bracelet stack – Kendra Scott // watch – Michael Kors // jacket – J.Crew // tank – GAP // skirt – Asos // booties – Cole Haan (similar here and here under $50) // bag – Chloé
It's Monday again, ugh I know. I had a really good and full weekend, Sunday was suppose to be a lazy one but I ended up going to PAMM and went to this awesome Italian restaurant for dinner that has the best pasta carbonara. Guys how is 2016 coming to an end already, I cannot deal. This is insane, I was planning future posts and realized that I really should get started on everything Holiday themed.
Talking about the Holidays, I got that skirt knowing I could dress it down like I did here or totally dress it up during party season. I personally love the contrast between denim and this cinnamon color. After I picked it up I also got this and this, that I plan on wearing for the festivities to come. Believe it or not I may just be ready for the Holidays eek! I'm also an early shopper so I will tackle gifts and such soon.
Ok I have not featured pumps in a while but this pair by Joie is such a beauty. I'm really really tempted.
pics by Marina Ray Photography.
Linking with Molly, Lauren, Carylee + Jenna, Claire.


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Halloween, but with a difference
NORTHERN Area Community Network in Cushendall is one of five Northern Ireland community projects to be awarded a share of over £500k worth of funding over the next three years aimed at improving health through food in low-income communities.
The investment has been made by safefood as part of its Community Food Initiatives (CFI) Programme 2019-21 which aims to positively influence the eating habits of families in disadvantaged communities of Northern Ireland by enhancing food skills and making healthy food more accessible.
safefood is investing a total of £538,000 in 14 community projects across the island of Ireland.
Ray Dolan, Chief Executive safefood said: "Our Community Food Initiatives are amazing examples of how investing in local communities can make a tangible difference to people's lives, not only for today but for the future.
"The community-led approach has the potential to positively influence the food habits of families which can impact on health, from childhood through to adult life. These projects help increase knowledge around food and healthy eating, teach healthier shopping and enhanced cooking skills and give those in need the confidence to make a start and stick with it. These are real skills that can benefit an entire community.
"safefood has been funding community food projects on the island of Ireland for over six years and these have helped upwards of 30,000 people during that time. The new funding stream announced will build on that legacy and we look forward to these projects acting as champions in our local communities and beyond."
Discussing the work at Northern Area Community Network, Breige Conway, Manager said: "Northern Area Community Networ partnership are delighted to begin their first CFI involving the local community and primary schools in the Mid Glens area in raising awareness of healthy eating, cooking skills and food wastage."
The Community Food Initiatives (CFI) Programme 2019-2021 will be administered at a local level by SECAD Partnership CLG.
Ryan Howard, Chief Executive, SECAD said "We are delighted that we are once again coordinating the Community Food Initiatives on behalf of safefood and are looking forward to working in partnership with groups in local communities to develop new approaches to raising awareness around healthy living and eating.
"Our CFI leaders are drawn from a range of local development groups who have wide experience of working with families. They will develop programmes that will create opportunities for people to improve their skills in relation to planning, purchasing and preparing better quality meals for themselves and their families in a sustainable, affordable fashion.
"The approaches and innovations developed will be shared throughout the three years with other communities, service providers and stakeholders to improve awareness of the benefits of incorporating healthy eating programmes into their own work plans."
Since first launched in 2010, 30 communities on the island to date have received funding from safefood under successive Community Food Initiatives programmes.
A key feature of the programme is that learnings and experiences from previous programmes are shared among the new projects. New projects are also encouraged and supported to enhance the long-term sustainability of their project from the outset.


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Before I begin, I want to make something clear: this is not your standard definitive guide [1] to whatever. I'd like to be able to issue a proclamation regarding diet soda that stands the test of time immemorial, but I cannot. Research is still in its infancy, and exactly what diet soda does to those who drink it – if anything – is incredibly confusing. The one thing I can say with any certainty is that, while it's unfair to say it will kill you or give your unborn child prenatal tumors or make you impossibly obese, you're probably better off without diet soda. It tastes weird, the list of unpronounceable ingredients is too long for my comfort level, and I've seen one too many unsuccessful dieters that seem to live on the stuff.
There are two things to consider when making any conclusions about diet soda's place in a healthy diet [2]. Do the ingredients used in diet soda pose a threat to your short-term or long-term (or that of your offspring's) health? Is it a kind of sugary methadone, impeding healthy eating by making it harder to kick the desire for sweet things in your mouth because, well, you're constantly putting things in your mouth that mimic sugar? Let's dig in.
First, the ingredients. What goes into a can of your average diet soda?
Carbonated water, some sort of food coloring, and preservatives like potassium benzoate are all innocuous enough. Nothing to worry about there. You won't see Mercola [3] issuing dire warnings about Caramel Color No. 76 anytime soon. It's the other stuff that interests (or worries) us: artificial sweeteners and (to a lesser extent) phosphoric acid. Let's take a look at the two major sweeteners [4] in popular use, aspartame and sucralose. Are they dangerous?
Aspartame gets a bad rap. High dose rat studies implicate it as a carcinogen, but in exceedingly large amounts. A can of diet soda a day probably won't give you cancer. Would I avoid it as a pregnant mother [5]? Yes. Would I be wary of drinking several cans a day? Yes. The basic takeaway is that while the clinical evidence of immediate danger upon normal ingestion of aspartame is lacking, inconclusive, or unclear, the vast amount of anecdotal evidence [6] from people linking aspartame to headaches [7], migraines [8], panic attacks, and other maladies gives me great pause. I mean, the stuff tastes horrible, and that's enough for me, but some people appear to have real health issues with aspartame. Not everyone, obviously, but some do. If aspartame appears to give you trouble, don't let PubMed [9] convince you that it's harmless. It may very well be safe in the amounts we typically consume in the majority of people, but you can't ignore your own experiences.
Also known as Splenda, sucralose is a popular sweetener that's often called "natural" because it's the product of selective sucrose chlorination. It's 3.3 times sweeter than aspartame and 600 times sweeter than sucrose [10]. It seems to have less of a disgusting aftertaste than aspartame (it's all foul to me, though). Like aspartame, most of the studies reporting negative effects used insanely high doses of sucralose. I'm talking doses in the area of thousands of Splenda [11] packets a day for months on end. I'm no fan, but I don't think normal consumption of the stuff will kill you. There was a study [12] that found normal doses (between 1.1 and 11.1 mg/kg per day; recommended maximum daily dosage is 5 mg/kg) of sucralose negatively impacted the gut flora [13] in rats and lead to weight gain, although a later review [14] called the study's results into question. I'll pass, but thanks, expert panel. There's also the fact that sucralose is usually combined with something called acesulfame-K (potassium), another sweetener that many researchers think needs more toxicity tests [15]. My take? Studies showing negative effects may be overstated or misguided, but why take the risk for that weird chemical aftertaste? Just avoid the stuff to be on the safe side.
And then there's phosphoric acid. Here's how the story supposedly goes: phosphoric acid, which soda makers use in place of pricier citric acid, leaches calcium [16] from your bones and reduces bone mineral density [17]. Is it true? Well, it's become pretty clear that foods containing dietary phosphorus – like meat [18], dairy [19], and other "evil" foods – strengthen bones [20], rather than leach from them. But phosphorus isn't exactly the same as phosphoric acid, which epidemiological studies have connected with loss of bone mineral density and osteoporosis [21]. One in particular found that only colas [22] (both diet and regular) were strongly associated with loss of bone mineral density. What do colas have that other diet sodas largely do not? Caffeine plus phosphoric acid. A more recent controlled trial [23] found that only fizzy drinks containing caffeine resulted in increased calcium excretion; phosphoric acid content exerted no effect, either alone or in concert with caffeine. I don't think we can implicate phosphoric acid just yet.
Okay, but remember: we've got to be careful when analyzing a food's worth by singling out one of its constituent parts for good or for bad (although diet soda is by all definitions not food, it is a consumable whose stated purpose is to help dieters lose weight by avoiding sugar). Let's judge diet soda on that. It may be technically safe to consume, but does it do its "job"? Does it help us lose weight by replacing our sugar intake with non-caloric sweetener intake and reducing cravings [24]?
By most accounts, no. If you look at the literature, diet soda has repeatedly been shown to correlate with weight gain and increased incidence of metabolic syndrome:
One study [25] found evidence of a linear dose-response; the more diet soda people drank, the more likely they were to be overweight or obese. As Sharon Fowler, the author of the study, puts it, "for each diet soft drink our participants drank per day, they were 65 percent more likely to become overweight during the next seven to eight years, and 41 percent more likely to become obese."
Another study, which I covered [26] a couple years ago, analyzed the diets of more than 9,500 men and women between the ages of 45 and 64 and found that drinking diet soda was associated with a 34% higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome – the perfect storm of high triglycerides, belly fat, insulin resistance, and obesity that's so popular nowadays. This was an even stronger association than the one between the "high-meat, high-fat" Western diet and metabolic syndrome.
Authors of both studies speculate that diet soda drinking just extends the life of sugar cravings, rather than eliminating it. In this scenario, diet soda doesn't regulate the desire for sugar; it increases it, and diet soda drinkers are simply replacing those empty calories with real sugar. This makes sense, and I think it's part of it, but a couple other studies suggest that something else is going on entirely independent of caloric intake:
The dietary habits and weights of a homogenous group of middle aged women were tracked [27] for a year. Regardless of initial weight status and inexplicable by "food consumption patterns," users of diet soda were more likely than nonusers to gain weight. They didn't eat markedly different from non-soda drinkers and yet they got fatter. It continues…
A more recent study [28] broke rats up into two groups. The first received ad libitum oral doses of water sweetened with the maximum Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of saccharin, aspartame, cyclamate, and acesulfame-K (the same formulae used in commercial sweeteners), while the second group received plain water. Both were given ad libitum access to standard rat chow (which usually resembles the SAD: a disgusting mix of vegetable oils [29] and sucrose). While caloric intake did not change between groups, the rats given non-caloric sweeteners experienced greater increases in bodyweight. The rats apparently weren't driven to eat more because of confused satiety signals [30], and yet they still gained more weight. What gives?
Are diet soda drinkers eating more actual sweets to make up for the missing calories? Are their satiety signal hormones being altered by some chemical additive? Or is something in the diet soda actually causing weight gain independent of caloric intake?
We simply don't know. We do know, however, that our bodies respond to everything they encounter. You lift a weight [31], you send a message to your body (build more muscle, make bones denser, establish neural pathways for movement!). You put food in your mouth, that elicits a response, even before the food hits your gut [32], as with the carbohydrate mouth rinse [33] that increases athletic performance [34]. It may be that introducing artificial sweeteners directly to your gut (bypassing the tongue) doesn't affect subjective satiety or satiety hormones [35], but that's not how we drink diet sodas. We taste them. With our tongues. And there is a decent amount of (mixed) evidence that certain artificial sweeteners in certain situations in certain individuals can actually elicit hormonal responses from taste alone, leading to hunger that isn't really there and perhaps even insulin to handle dietary glucose that was never actually eaten. The details of any effect artificial sweeteners have on our hunger hormones are still being teased out, and the subject demands a dedicated post sometime in the future – so stay tuned for that.
In the end, diet sodas contain potentially harmful chemical additives and phosphoric acid that may or may not leach minerals. The majority of people who drink them to lose weight are unsuccessful, and most epidemiological evidence and some clinical evidence has linked diet soda intake to increased obesity, even irrespective of caloric intake. It may be that tasting sweet stuff without a corresponding caloric dose is throwing off our satiety signals and messing with our normal hormonal response to food, or perhaps relying on fake sugar just makes it harder to give up the real stuff.
Of course, whether they have a place in your diet is up to you. Maybe you'll buck the trend and lose more weight and experience greater relief from sugar cravings with diet soda. Maybe you have one every few days and no more. If you're a dedicated diet soda addict, maybe experiment with slowly eliminating it from your diet. Drink a bit less than usual and see how you feel. Try to save your 80/20 allowance [36] for something a bit more fun, like maybe a high quality full-fat ice cream or a hunk of super dark chocolate [37] (which actually has some nutritional merit, like good dairy fat [38]). I'm gonna say that ideally you ditch them altogether, mostly because they seem to reinforce bad habits in most people and because the long term effects aren't fully known.
Whatever you do, don't start a diet soda habit after reading this post!
Comments? Concerns? Give me your diet soda stories. I want to hear about the aspartame headaches, the effect Splenda has on your satiety, and anything you can think of. Don't hold back!


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Water polo is considered to be a famous sporting activity when it comes to discuss about the swimming sports. The game is basically consists of six-player teams and a ball. The game demands extreme energy from the players with high level of physical fitness. Well if you are really fond of this energetic water sport then you must be looking for a platform that provides you with all the possible information and access to this amazing sport.
Whether you are looking for some good coaching regarding water polo or you want to stay updated about the major events of water polo, all is available for you on a single platform with much more other resources. If you want to understand the game completely you can read the information regarding its basic rules and strategies. This will help you in understanding the game proficiently. The standard course for the field of play is 30m x 20m and 25m x 20m respectively for men and women. You can also search for the online clips of water polo matches to get a better understanding about the game. The national team training videos are also available on internet to make it simpler for you.
Learn about the best coaches around the world who are passionately involved in their job to train the players and make them perfect in water polo. Monte Nitzkowski is the coach of Olympic water polo tournaments for last five years who has trained the players at each and every level. Whether it's about their mental preparation, physical fitness and stamina or the tactics and strategies, the man has trained his players from each and every aspect.
Learn about the best team of water polo around the world and get a list of latest FINA and Olympic champion in the world of water polo. The rule book of FINA and NCAA can be viewed online to detailed information about the events and their policies.
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Chef Way Tom Colicchio is a master with meat, and his tender, succulent braised short ribs are much in demand at his Craft restaurants. He marinates the short ribs along with vegetables in wine, then discards those vegetables and braises the ribs with fresh vegetables. Easy Way Use the same vegetables in the marinade and the braise. Plus: F&W's Beef Cooking Guide
How to Make It
In a large skillet, heat the oil. Season the ribs with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and crusty, about 18 minutes. Transfer the ribs to a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
Add the onion, carrots, celery and garlic to the skillet and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very soft and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Add the wine and thyme sprigs and bring to a boil over high heat. Pour the hot marinade over the ribs and let cool. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning the ribs once.
Preheat the oven to 350°. Transfer the ribs and marinade to a large, enameled cast-iron casserole. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover and cook in the lower third of the oven for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat is tender but not falling apart. Uncover and braise for 45 minutes longer, turning the ribs once or twice, until the sauce is reduced by about half and the meat is very tender.
Transfer the meat to a clean shallow baking dish, discarding the bones as they fall off. Strain the sauce into a heatproof measuring cup and skim off as much fat as possible. Pour the sauce over the meat; there should be about 2 cups.
Preheat the broiler. Broil the meat, turning once or twice, until glazed and sizzling, about 10 minutes. Transfer the meat to plates, spoon the sauce on top and serve.
Make Ahead
Flanken-style short ribs (short ribs cut across the bones instead of parallel to them) can be ordered at butcher shops.
Serve With
Mashed potatoes, buttered noodles or crusty bread.


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Hiroshi Nohara (野原ひろし) (35 years old), Harry Nohara in the Vitello, Phuuz and Dutch dubs, is the father of the Nohara family, and its sole source of income as he works at as kakarichô (a low-level manager) at Futaba Shoji where he does overtime to earn a little more money and because of the 32-year mortgage he still has to pay. Quite surprisingly he still manages to have time to spend with his family. He met Misae Koyama at the age of 29 and married soon after. Soon, they had Shinnosuke,
He is a loving father to his two children, and ultimately a devoted husband. While he is the family breadwinner, he hands the reins of finance over to his wife, who maintains a totalitarian level of control on family spending. He is a stereotypical Japanese salaryman, working eight-hour days, enduring overstuffed trains, enjoying the occasional nightlife, and giving every bit of his take home pay to his wife every month. He is a quiet, reasonable person, who is almost always invited by his boss or a worker, to drink beers, were he almost always gets drunk.
He used to smoke a lot, when Misae was pregnant by Himawari, he quit smoking as a favor for her. He was born in Omagari, Akita (a village in Daisen, Akita), and has an older brother and niece.
In the year 2020 Hiro was featured in a coffee commercial for the brand Craft Boss.
While his relationship with his family is positive on the whole, there is an abundance of recurring conflict. He and his wife bicker on many different things, from how little he gets for spending money every month, to whose turn it is to give the baby a bath. Misae is also notorious for inflicting violence on Hiroshi whenever she gets very angry (usually when his gaze wanders to younger women). He often dreams about being a playboy while he sleeps as an escape, though this is usually interrupted by some external stimulation. He enjoys a playful relationship with his children; but sometimes they're the source of his problems. He loves a cold beer after work and shares Shin-chan's appreciation of TV shows with young women in skimpy clothing, often getting too excited about it for Misae's liking. He will not hesitate to save his allowance for things he wants, but can be seen spending much of it on things for family.
Shin-chan probably has inherited some of his lecherous habits from Hiroshi, who ogles pretty young things just as often as his son (and is chastised by Misae just as often, too). However, he is faithful to his wife, but only when awake: his dreams often deal with an office romance (and are usually rudely interrupted by Shin-chan's antics).
Where Misae is the stern disciplinarian, Hiroshi barely lays a hand on his son to reprimand him, but rather attempts to defuse Misae's temper with a few "maa, maa"s ('Now, now...') now and again. When Misae asks him to properly scold Shin-chan, Hiroshi tends to just sit down with the boy and tell him (tiredly) to shape up. He's also able to convince Shin-chan to go places he would normally not want to go by telling him about the beautiful women who are bound to be there, although this tends to incur his wife's wrath.
His weak point, as far as being belittled by his son goes, is his smelly socks, which are often used to wake up, threaten, and/or punish any member of the family, including the dog.
He calls Misae by her first name, not "Oi" ('Hey!'). Hiroshi generally sets a good example for Shin-chan, rarely coming home drunk and hardly ever using violence. Since Hiroshi rarely comes home late, the Noharas can usually eat dinner together, whether at home or at a restaurant. Even dining at fancier restaurants is a family affair. Misae and Hiroshi do have their quarrels, but they always, always kiss and make up. When Hiroshi was asked to take a month-long business trip to Osaka, he wept at the thought of leaving his wife and son.
Mr. and Mrs. Nohara have never gone anywhere without their son. When Misae won a trip to Guam, all three Noharas went; they go to zoos, spas, art museums, and baseball games as a family. Perhaps this is becoming more common in Japan nowadays, but certainly the stereotypical image is of the dad too busy with work or too tired of it to do anything with the family when he is home, which isn't often, due to extended overtime and group-building company activities. Then again, the story wouldn't be as fun if the main rabble-rousing character weren't in it.
Voice actors
- Japanese dub: Keiji Fujiwara (1992-2016), Toshiyuki Morikawa (2016-present)
- English dub (Vitello): Eric Loomis
- English dub (Phuuz): Peter Doyle
- English dub (Funimation): Chuck Huber
- Dutch dub: Jan Elbertse
- German dub: Detlef Bierstedt
- Korean dub: Won Hyeong Choi, Sae Hong Oh
- Polish dub: Jaroslaw Domin
- French dub: Frederic Meaux
- Hindi dub: Gaurav Marwaha


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RSVP and details here: http://forum.pacificridingschool.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=574
Come ride with your fellow PRS grads (and possibly some of the other PRS crew) for a nice easy cruise through the country side and stop for a nice lunch at the pub in Harrison Hot Springs.
We will have a quick briefing on the route, rules of the ride, and let you form your riding groups. Please bring lots of liquids and cash for lunch.
Because we need to inform the restaurant that we're coming, please RSVP on our forums so we can get a sense of numbers.


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Youth, Learn How to Take Risk with Richard Branson
As the decades passed, business visionary Richard Branson has not lost that specific wunderkind wonderkid vibe about him and the way he runs his image. This atmosphere makes him particularly rousing to business people who are hoping to begin youthful.
"Most youngsters with smart thoughts … will find that 99 percent of individuals will give them each motivation behind why their thought's been done before or why it's not a smart thought or why will bite the dust," Branson as of late told Inc's. leader and proofreader in boss Eric Schurenberg amid a select sit-down meeting. "At last, you need to state, 'Screw it. Do what needs to be done.'"
Branson at 15 dropped his schooling to start his first business, a magazine for youthful activist titled students. In next four year, in 1970 Branson started selling records but what services used for delivery? He used mail that time. Then in 1971, he opened his first record store. After that in 1972, it was time to open a recording studio. Now time has come to make impression and so in 1973 he made his record label. He is not even near 25 and he has built and empire under the label VIRGIN.
Today, the Virgin Group is a very much respected worldwide combination of around 350 organizations, stretching into the diversion, travel, and versatile ventures.
But while you learn to walk you fall some time. He also fall. Branson have two successful flashship of Virgin Airlines and Virgin Mobile. But have heard of Virgin Cola? Not his all birds were able to fly, he have faced some big flops. But the one who stands again and start walking soon become a good runner.
"If you have enough determination.... It's more likely that you will succeed because of what you learned from the occasions when you didn't succeed," Branson said. "The most important thing is to not be put off by failure."
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A Leap In Learning set to open second location in Boston
A Leap in Learning Early Childhood Development Center in Hamburg recently announced that the center has opened a second location at 8965 Boston State Road in Boston.
Locally owned and operated, A Leap In Learning opened its second location in response to a growing demand from families in the Town of Boston and surrounding communities.
A Leap in Learning facilities are licensed, state-of-the-art Early Childhood Development Centers offering a nationally recognized "Creative Curriculum," with child care services and programs for ages six weeks to 12 years. The Boston location is now accepting enrollments on a first come, first serve basis.
According to Sherry Phillips, the owner and founder, the second location will allow A Leap In Learning to bring its family-focused approach to child care closer to more parents and guardians.
"Our second location enables A Leap In Learning to grow while we meet the increasing need for quality child care beyond our Hamburg location," she explained. "Everything we do at both locations centers on nurturing, fun and education for children in a clean, safe and stimulating environment."
Like the Hamburg facility, A Leap In Learning's new Boston center offers operating hours of Monday thru Friday from 6 AM to 6PM. The centers provide children with breakfast, lunch and two snacks daily, with menus approved by a registered dietitian. Facilities are secure with doors locked at all times for safety, and monthly health care consultant visits and an RN on staff help ensure the health of children.
A Leap In Learning was awarded the 2009 Center-Based Program of the Year Award by the Child Resource Network of Buffalo and Erie County. The annual award is presented to an area child care center that exhibits consistent, high quality care, an ongoing commitment to children and continuing staff education.
For more information on the new location, call 926-8567 or send an email


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The complete Archives of Parler Paris and French Property Insider.
Living in the Lap of Luxury
Winter White and Going Green
Ten Trends for 2010
The Present of Properties Past
Gobbling Down Beaujolais in Burgundy
France for Less
Cruising Caire and Concorde
"Finding the ""French"" in Property"
"Mortgages, Matters and Mountains"
"Prices, Processes and Parcels"
Budgeting for Your Paris Pied-à-terre
Rental Market Report Revelations
"Do You Have the ""Edifice Complex?"""
Never Say No to Nice
Lighting Your Way to a Bright Future in France
"Maison et Palace, Progress and Paris"
"La Rentrée, Renovations and Rentals"
Uncorking Champagne
Money Matters Meet Montpellier
Meet Marvelous Marseillan and More
Do You know the Way to Saint-Tropez?
Taking the Tour from Tonnerre to Vittel
Getting Your Share of France
Summer in the City of Light
Building Your Property Portfolio
Looking at the Loire
Smart Use of Small Spaces
The Templar's 3rd Rises Above Tough Times
The News is What's New
Living a Trophy Life in France
Farm Fresh French Property
"Present, Future, Past, Paris"
La Vie en Viager
Focusing on France
Putting Paris Prices in Perspective
Distinctive Destination Locations
"Homage to Historical ""Hôtels"""
Focusing on Paris' Future
You've Got Nothing Toulouse
"French Fantasy: Kitchens, Castles and Collections"
"Plenty of Nothing, Noses and Normandy"
Reveling on the Riviera
Both Sides of the Seine
Paris — One of the Best Places to Invest
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Great Falls Rotary is part of the oldest service organization in the country, tracing its origins to the original founding of Rotary in 1905. Today there are over 1.2 million members, 30,400 clubs in over 200 countries all united with a simple mission – "Service Above Self." Since the founding, the Great Falls club has worked on multiple local, national, and even international projects. In addition, their Rotary Youth Interact program has been a valuable asset to the club and provides young men and women an opportunity to get involved with multiple projects throughout the year as well.
The Great Falls Rotary club meets weekly for breakfast from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at River Bend Golf and Country Club in Great Falls. Each meeting features various guest speakers throughout the year. Their first guest speaker six years ago at the inaugural meeting was Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. Since that time they have heard from local artists, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, state and county officials, Congressmen and even Presidential candidates.
The recently elected president of the Great Falls Rotary, Vishal Chawla, sums it up best: "Great Falls Rotary Club is now six years strong. We are a friendly group of approximately 55 members that is non-political, non-religious and whose members come from a wide range of occupations. Like all Rotary Clubs, we aim to serve the community (locally, nationally and internationally) and to have some fun."
The Great Falls Rotary always welcomes inquiries from like-minded people who want to "give back" and be involved in community. If you would like to know more about what they do, attend one of their weekly breakfast meetings or one of monthly happy hours. The friendships and camaraderie that's grown over the years through this club is reflected in the many service projects they undertake and the multiple causes they support each and every year, as a team. Visit portal.clubrunner.ca/8198 for additional information.


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Here's a 600-pixel wide SWA UltiMind poster that talks about Faith In Your Faith.
Either you believe in your faith 100%, or you don't believe in it at all... there is no middle ground.
In SWA UltiMind, you'll learn that your faith must be set to 100%, or else it will never work for you. You can't compromise on your faith by performing certain superstitious actions and claim that you've got nothing to lose anyway. Well, you have... your faith in your faith!
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Sunday, July 8, 2012
5 comments:
- Traveller said...
Hello Bob, I see you are once again navigating in the "old world"... yes those arrangements in Paris entirely possible, but you will need to have a fairly well made lever into the Cadastre to find these things out. I can imagine you are a point of discomfort there in Paris... as I recall our walks the routes from Blackstone to Swift Hall.
I even repeated your conversations to Vere Chapelle, who thought I was very credible. Well so much for Vere. Your paper of Hume's Mental Activity was to be my Thesis Topic. Nonetheless I was on my way to Viet Nam within the year. Not a tourist trip.
Over a year ago, while in Eastern Europe, I came back upon your scene with the conversations on Modal Logic and the Saul Krepki and W.vO Quine...( a bit interest for me) I would like to keep in touch a bit... I know the layout there in your neighborhood. When living in Ireland and had decided to move to the West Side in Boulogne Billancourt but somehow was talked out of it. Lovely place to visit... living there will surely offer a few complications. However you may find them ready to create new rules... just for you ;-) The French are not like everyone else but seem to choose the features they like best. Hope you do well and that we can again walk along together someday.
'till then,
All the best,
Daniel Garrigan (Gargan)
(The French claim it is a "French" name; nonetheless it has been Irish since the 17th century. Maybe some reason for that?)
- July 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM
- John S. Wilkins said...
I am terribly sorry to contradict you on this, but actually Aquinas is Albertus' student. Albertus is much more important: he wrote on birds!
- July 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM
- Robert Paul Wolff said...
John, I am puzzled by your comment. I said that Albertus was Aquinas' teacher, and you say that Aquinas was Albertus' student. Aren't they the same thing? Am I missing something?
- July 9, 2012 at 1:14 AM
- imcdpe said...
And here is Thanh Binh:
- July 9, 2012 at 10:52 AM
- Robert Paul Wolff said...
Good grief. Everything is on the internet!
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
Video - Nissan BladeGlider Zero Emission Electric Concept Car
While green cars were MIA at the recent Detroit Auto Show, the Nissan BladeGlider was one of several zero emission vehicles unveiled at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show in November. The BladeGlider is a futuristic Delta Wing electric car concept designed by Ben Bowlby. His wedge shape may look showy but it has real practical aerodynamic benefits including an awesome drag coefficient. This 3 seat concept is only 3.3 feet across the front. The BladeGlider is an ultra light weight vehicle that is stable and corners as well as anything in its class. The power and drive trains is where this car truly shows its green credentials.
The battery technology is essentially that of the Nissan Leaf, albeit positioned toward the rear of the car. The drive train itself employs in-wheel motors.
Although many concept cars never make it into production, Nissan calls the BladeGlider, "an exploratory prototype of an upcoming production vehicle".
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Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)
The Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) is part of a nationwide network of Alzheimer's Disease Centers supported by the National Institutes of Health. The centers work together to translate research advances into improved diagnosis and care for people with Alzheimer's disease and related brain disorders. The ultimate goals are to cure Alzheimer's disease and, even more important, to prevent it from developing.
The clinical and research focus of the Stanford ADRC includes both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. They are the most common and the second most common neurodegenerative disorders. We believe that research and patient care can be advanced by comparing and contrasting distinctive features of each.
The Stanford ADRC has particular strengths in neuroimmunity, synapse biology, brain imaging, clinical assessment and clinical research, biostatistics and bioinformatics, epidemiology, and caregiver outreach. Our outreach activities include Latino and American Indian communities in the Bay Area. Our ADRC partners include Stanford Medicine, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, the Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, and the Northern California and Northern Nevada chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. We have strong ties to the Pacific Udall Center, the Stanford Neurosciences Institute, the Stanford Lewy Body Dementia Research Center of Excellence and other Stanford centers.
Internal Links
- APDA Info & Referral Center at Stanford
- Neuroscience Supportive Care Program
- Pacific Udall Center
- Stanford Aging Adult Services
- Stanford Center on Longevity
- Stanford Lewy Body Dementia Research Center of Excellence
- Stanford Memory Disorders Center
- Stanford Movement Disorders Center
- Stanford Neurosciences Institute
- Stanford School of Medicine
To our Stanford ADRC participants concerning the COVID-19 pandemic
Contact us
Stanford Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94305
Tel (650) 721-2409
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The Student Program object acts as a junction between a Student and a Program. The Student Program object allows students to have more than one program, and a Student Program should be created for each program a student is enrolled in.
To create a Student Program record:
- From within Salesforce, click the Student Programs tab. If you do not have a Programs tab, click the + tab and then click the Student Programs link. The Student Programs Home page is displayed.
- Click the New button.
- Populate the Student field with the student you are enrolling in the program.
- Populate the Program field with the Program the student is enrolling.
- Click the Save button.
Note: Student Programs are only required for institutions using the Motivis Learning Student Information System (SIS). The next step after creating a Student Program is to create a related Credential. See Credentials.


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Best Wenger Luggage
What are the key criteria when choosing a luggage? What are the differences among suitcases, travel totes and duffels? What is the top ranked luggage brand? Where is it better to buy luggage for travelling? These and many other questions will be answered in this Wenger Luggage review, giving you an opportunity to opt for the best option for you among some models as well as teach you how the perfect suitcase looks like, what features it has and how long it should travel miles with you.
For this experiment, we need some luggage brand as an example, and the Wenger was chosen as it is extremely popular among customers all over the world. Also, it is famous for its quality, a wide range of products, durability, style and convenience.
3 Best Wenger Luggage Reviews
The Wenger luggage review will be based to the following key factors:
- weight
- space
- quality
- organization
These are the main tips, you should be paying attention to when selecting this or that suitcase.
Wenger Travel Gear Neo Lite 24-inch Expandable Spinner
The main feature people should take into consideration when buying a suitcase is the lightness and firmness. And speaking about the Wenger Travel Gear suitcase it is very light as it is made of Gucci polycarbonate that is tough though sleek (makes it lightweight) at the same time. That's why exactly this model was placed as number 1 among the 3 models, two of which are described below.
Apart from these 2 main features, the Wenger Neo Lite has many others, for example, it is very functional as inside as well as outside. If you look inside the Wenger luggage, you will see lots of space for clothes and different items, big or small. Also, it has a few additions:
- compression straps that hold everything you packed from falling or turning over;
- zippered mesh pocket;
If we look at the Wenger luggage from the outside, we will see 2 big outside pockets where you can put your laptop, documents and papers. One more positive feature about this model is the ease of carrying it around, to be precise to move around. There is no need to drag it behind you and look every minute to make sure that everything is fine. Having a Wenger Neo Lite, it will always be close to you due to its smoothly rolling wheels and extremely comfortable to grip handle. Therefore all your attention will be concentrated not on the bag but on the journey itself.
Wenger Travel Gear 20-inch Hard Side Spinner
The number two option in the Wenger luggage review is the Hard Side Spinner – a suitcase that is very modern, stylish, presentable for both business trips and vacations and, of course, rugged. The main distinguishing feature of this Wenger suitcase from others brands and models is its functionality, therefore if a functionality is what you are looking for, then you have to take this Travel Gear into consideration.
Considering its additional features and functions, they include the following:
- construction – very lightweight and long-lasting
- easy to move around and not pull behind
- the material it is made of is polycarbonate – no chances for being scratched or damaged when throwing by careless luggage holders or taxi drivers.
- The inside of the bag is as impressive as the outside. The compartment includes many pockets which you may zip, plus additional compression strap that will not let your items move.
Wenger Sierra 24-inch Weekend Duffle Bag
To make the review more interesting for people with different purposes, we have also included a duffel in it. Its design is very compact yet it can be packed with lots of things due to multiple zipped pockets as well as a big main compartment. As it was already mentioned, there are many pockets inside and outside the bag, but there are even more pockets for water bottles and shoes. That's why if you travel on a frequent basis and just for a few days then the Weekend Duffle Bag is exactly what you need. It is very durable due the material it is made of – Wenger patented fabrics. Special shoulder straps will never hurt your shoulders even if you carry for a few hours. All this makes the Wenger Sierra one of the best Duffle Bags on the market.
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Face alignment with Dlib and OpenCV
This is my first trial at using Jupyter notebook to write a post, hope it makes sense.
I've recently taught a class on generative models: http://hi.cs.stonybrook.edu/teaching/cdt450
In class we've manipulated face images with neural networks.
One important thing I found that helped is to align the images so the facial features overlap.
It helps the nets learn the variance in faces better, rather than waste their "representation power" on the shift between faces.
The following is some code to align face images using the excellent Dlib (python bindings) http://dlib.net. First I'm just using a standard face detector, and then using the facial fatures extractor I'm using that information for a complete alignment of the face.
After the alignment - I'm just having fun with the aligned dataset 🙂
Continue reading "Aligning faces with py opencv-dlib combo"


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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the initiative actually do?
The initiative would impose a civil fine of $261 on the owners of railcars that ship especially flammable oil known as Bakken Oil or uncontained coal that spreads slippery dust on the tracks which can lead to derailment of the oil cars. The railcar owners could avoid liability by simply covering the coal cars and pre-conditioning the oil to remove the highly flammable liquid gas like they do in Texas. The law would not ban oil or coal trains, but would require modest safety measures to substantially reduce the chances of a fiery derailment in downtown Spokane.
How will the initiative make Spokane safer?
Recently, Bakken oil producers in North Dakota have begun shipping uniquely flammable oil by rail through downtown Spokane, close to 17 schools, two major hospitals and the sole source drinking water aquifer for the region. Unlike most oil, this Bakken oil contains liquid gas when it comes out of the ground, which makes it highly explosive and flammable, posing an extraordinary risk to Spokane, especially since the train tracks through downtown Spokane are elevated. In other regions with liquid gas in the oil, the producers do some light refining, known as conditioning, to make the oil safe before shipping. This costs from 2-4 cents a gallon, or even less if the liquid gas is used in place to generate electricity. In 2015 Spokane saw an average of 16 large oil trains a week, but the Department of Ecology estimates it could grow to 137 trains a week by 2020. Making matters worse, Spokane also sees several uncovered coal trains a day, which leave a trail of slippery dust on the tracks, thus increasing the chances of train derailments. By covering up the coal and reducing the flammability of the oil, both products could safely be shipped through the high density population of Spokane without risking a fireball in downtown Spokane and the destruction of its sole source of drinking water.
Can local government pass safety regulations for railcars?
Yes, Congress passed a special law called the Federal Railway Safety Act at 49 U.S.C. § 20101 to empower governments in the states to pass stronger safety laws than federal regulations for local hazards. Congress empowered Spokane to pass local safety measures until the Secretary of Transportation passes comprehensive safety regulations to address the unique local hazards posed by highly flammable Bakken oil cars and slippery coal dust emitted by uncovered rail cars traveling through downtown Spokane on elevated tracks over the sole source drinking water aquifer.
What do the courts say?
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2003 approved the federal law that allows local safety railway regulations that are more stringent than federal regulations in the case of Union Pacific Railway Co. v. California Public Utilities Commission, 341 F.3d 851. This remains the law in Washington State, which is part of the 9th Circuit. In fact the Court approved the same type of civil fines proposed in Spokane's rail safety initiative.
Will this initiative hurt railroads?
This safety law won't hurt railroad companies or take away jobs. It actually helps railroads keep their workers safer and minimizes their financial liability for a catastrophic oil spill. We modified the law to protect railroads and place any burden on the producers of the hazards after the railroads explained that they have no legal ability to refuse to transport dangerous oil and coal cars.
How many signatures are needed to give Spokane voters a choice on safety?
The Spokane Municipal code requires 2,585 valid signatures to place a citizen's initiative on the municipal election ballot in November of 2017. This represents 5% of the voters in last municipal election (51,704). Safer Spokane's goal is to get thousands of additional signatures so that we can send a strong message to government leaders that voters insist on a downtown that is safe from oil train disasters.


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Month: February, 2011
All In
All In 1 is part of our first lamp serie for Le Klint now available in 5 different sizes. In December 2010 we presented our first lamp design for Le Klint. A serie of two lamps called All In 1&2. September 2011 we launch a line extension All In Big which consist of two new sizes. 2013 we present All In Tall – a 'giant' floor lamp.


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VentureCapital.org is a charitable education foundation, committed to improving the human condition through technological entrepreneurship. VentureCapital.org staff can evaluate a business plan or idea from its paradigm of venture capital experience. VentureCapital.org can also provide the company or person with advice on building a business, and on presentation methods to sell a business opportunity to potential investors. VentureCapital.org may also refer a company to a mentoring group or to outside service providers for needed assistance.
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Investors are attracted to some business ideas and not to others, regardless of how nicely they are packaged or delivered. Certain investors are attracted to some ideas and certain investors to others. It is up to the company or person with the idea to locate the appropriate investors, if any, to move their company or idea forward.
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What Is the Goodwin Model?
The Goodwin model is a macro-economic theory developed by the US economist Richard Goodwin. He developed the model in 1967 while teaching at the University of Cambridge in the UK, and it predicts cycles of economic activity based on the input values of employment rates, and productivity levels for labor and capital investment. The model has derivations from Marxist class struggle theories, as well as predator-prey behavior in nature, and deals with cycles that occur in economies as employment and wage factors fluctuate.
Principles behind the Goodwin model are based on a zero-sum, non-linear approach to growth. Basically, this states that, for whatever gains one aspect of an economy or other element of a system makes, an equal value loss will offset it elsewhere to prevent instability and growth or decline of the system overall. This is a principle upon which Marxian economics is founded, where, as the value and influence of labor increases, the value and influence of the capitalists that fund it decreases, and vice versa. Goodwin proposed that simple trade-offs like this existed as a natural course of economic cycles. The lower the level of unemployment, for example, the more workers would have influence in demanding higher wages, which would, in turn, reduce the profit and control of capitalists over labor and lower the incentive to expand business.
These trade-offs in business cycle theory are also reflected in the Phillips curve that the Goodwin model uses for its calculations, proposed by the New Zealand economist William Phillips in 1958. The Phillips curve states that there is a direct relationship between unemployment rates and inflation, and that, as one rises, the other tends to fall. Like the Goodwin model itself, the business cycle principles proposed by the Phillips curve tend to have more validity in the short term than they do in the long term, and are more valid in theory than in practice.
Goodwin's theory of economic growth also drew upon the Harrod-Domar model as a method to get beyond these balancing forces in the cycle. Sir Roy F. Harrod and Evsey Domar proposed in 1946 that growing economies are not inherently balanced, but increase in quantity and quality of output as external capital investment is applied to disrupt normal behavior. Most economic cycles that are seen as idealistically balanced and stable are in fact a cause for locking many nations into perpetual states of poverty, where savings, capital investment, and technological innovation are low.
The weakness of the Goodwin model approach to system behavior is in the fact that it clearly delineates opposing elements of a system as inherently antagonistic. Goodwin's class struggle model, like Marxian economics or predator-prey relationships, assumes that two primary elements of a system struggle against each other in a predictable environment free of other complex influences. Wage-earning workers are pitted against capitalist investors, or predators against prey. While these theories have some validity in terms of how complex systems interact, they tend to break down when mitigating factors or unseen influences change the behavior of the primary elements in the system.
One good example where the Goodwin model and others like it have failed to predict economic trends is in the recent worldwide economic downturn that took place as of 2008 due to speculation in the housing market and for other reasons. This economic downturn has resulted in widespread increases in the unemployment rate in many industrialized nations, making labor cheaper and plentiful for capitalist interests to expand business. Despite this opportunity, as of 2011, capitalists have not responded by increasing hiring and have instead restricted capital investment at a time that would seem ideal for growth from a labor pool perspective.


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Save the date – Voluntary Sector Forum
Dear colleague
We are holding our next voluntary sector forum on March 27, 2018 at the Mill Arts Centre, Banbury.
This is aimed at all local community, voluntary and self-help groups with an interest in health and social care.
In response to requests from voluntary sector groups, the focus of the event will be social prescribing. The event will enable you to hear about what is happening on social prescribing around Oxfordshire from representatives of Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group. There will be an opportunity to give feedback and share your thoughts on the presentations.
Coffee and registration will be at 10am for a 10.30am start, and we plan to finish at 1pm with a networking sandwich lunch. There is a long stay car park which is a four-minute walk away from the venue, as well as short stay car parking at the venue.
If you would like to attend, please send an email to Kanika Lang at firstname.lastname@example.com or telephone 01865 520520. An agenda will follow soon.
We hope to see you on March 27.
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Dental Care Available At Olympic Village Polyclinic
CNN (8/5, Gupta, Kounang, Lamotte) reported on the facilities available to handle medical emergencies in Rio de Janeiro during the Olympic Games. Dr. Antonio Marttos, a trauma surgeon from the University of Miami, is overseeing all trauma and emergency services during the Games, which includes the Olympic Village Polyclinic, a mini hospital in the Olympic Village that provides everything from emergency services to dental care, along with the Americas Medical City facility, which is composed of two hospitals, one that will cater to athletes and the other to Olympic dignitaries and VIPs.
Meanwhile, the Voice Online (UK) (8/5) stated a report by dental researchers found athletes have a significantly higher risk of tooth erosion than non-athletes. The study found the athletes had high carbohydrate consumption, including sports drinks, gels, and bars during training, which may have contributed to a higher risk of tooth decay and dental erosion. Dr. Nigel Carter, CEO of the Oral Health Foundation, said, "If everyday people taking part in sport, including children, are looking to copy their Olympic hero's habits, it is important to limit the amount of times they have anything acidic or sugary."
MouthHealthy.org provides additional information for patients on foods that affect dental health.
ADA Responds To News Story Challenging Benefits Of Dental Flossing
The ADA News (8/2, Manchir) reports that the American Dental Association has released a statement on the benefits of using interdental cleaners after the AP questioned the oral health benefits of flossing. "To maintain good oral health, the American Dental Association recommends brushing for two minutes, twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between teeth once a day with an interdental cleaner and regular dental visits advised by your dentist," the ADA said in the statement, adding that interdental cleaners, including floss, are an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums.
Business Insider (8/2, Brodwin) states that the AP report comes in sharp contrast to recommendations from basically every major dental hygiene organization, including the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Periodontology. The article adds that experts say flossing helps prevent plaque from hardening into tartar, which can contribute to receding gums and gum disease.
The New York Times (8/2, Louis, Subscription Publication) reports that there is evidence that flossing does reduce bloody gums and gum inflammation known as gingivitis. For example, a review of six trials found that when professionals flossed the teeth of children on school days for almost two years, they saw a 40 percent reduction in the risk of cavities.
New York Magazine (8/2) adds, "This very intense investigation doesn't mean flossing isn't beneficial," noting that a dentist for the National Institutes of Health encourages people to continue to floss, stating that "it's low risk, low cost."
MouthHealthy.org provides resources for patients on flossing, including the correct flossing technique, and also provides information on plaque.


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Tropical Ecology & Spanish
Summer B: June 19-July 22, 2016
Gain an Understanding of the Structure and Function of Ecosystems on the Yucatán Peninsula.
Develop Conversational Spanish Ability.
Integrate into Mexican Life Through Daily Interactions with a Host Family and Local University Students.
About the Program
Experience life in tropical Mexico. Hike through caves. Sleep in a hammock. Visit ancient Maya archaeological sites. Travel to contemporary Maya villages. See monkeys, crocodiles, sea turtles, and flamingoes. Take a boat trip through the mangroves. Sample Yucatecan cuisine. Hear new music. Dance to exotic rhythms. Live with a Mexican family in the beautiful, modern city of Mérida. Experience all this and more through the University of Florida/Autonomous University of Yucatán (UADY) Summer B Program in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. You will receive 3 credits for Spanish, 3 credits for Tropical Ecology, and 2 credits for Humans and the Environment of the Yucatan Peninsula. Join us for fun classes and weekly field trips and have an unforgettable summer!
About the Location
Mérida is located in Southeast Mexico, about 20 miles from the Gulf. Often called "The White City," Merida is one of the safest cities in the world and is famous for its rich culture.
You will go on weekly field trips as a part of this program.
You will participate in a homestay with a Mexican family. Meals with the host family are included in the program cost.


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In old latins they are saying:muggins wrote:That's odd. It works just fine for me and probably a few hundred other people.
I know it isn't even a remote possibility that you may have made a mistake, but you might check...
That means to do not step twice in the same... sh....t.
Now, I have installed 3 versions of phpBB forums, fresh installation, v. 3.05.
And on not any one this nice MOD does not work.
O course, I have some results on each of them. The smillie are deisapeared from the posting window.
So, why to try a fourth time?
Maybe there are some installing intructions forgotten and not revealed.
Anyway, if such mod is working, is a nice looking one, as a saw on screenshot.


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A prolific DJ with a number of singles out, the descriptively titled A Tape is German artist Helena Hauff's first full length release. A combination of stripped down minimal techno, house beats, and industrial dissonance, it is a gripping tape of heavy percussion, noisy synth, and extremely memorable rhythms.
The songs I found myself coming back to most are the ones where Hauff turns the volume up and adds in a hint of distortion and noise. A piece like "c45p" is heavily built upon deep stuttering drum machine (from the sound I would guess the house music standby TR-707 is in there somewhere) and deep, sinister analog synth sequences. "ff297-3" sits on the other side of the tape as its more menacing counterpart. She utilizes a similar heavy bassline and drum program, but pushed into the red for a nice overdriven sound. Both pieces have a sort of classic electro vibe to them, but with a more menacing edge.
Not all of the pieces on here are as oppressive, however. "!#+#!" has Hauff using a pulsing synth and 808 cowbell to excellent effect, with the song coming together with a slightly sunnier atmosphere. "hdowed" has the same lighter mood about it, with a more spacy edge that works in heavily flanged beats and an organ synth lead. The organ also features heavily in "split scission," amidst tight synth arpeggios and heavy thumping drum machine.
Both halves of the cassette end with Hauff stepping outside of the intentionally stiff, robotic rhythms and taut sequences and instead showing her adeptness at creating less conventional electronic sounds. "for I am dead" is immediately a more distorted endeavor, with bitcrushed melodies and fuzzy electronics dueling it out before a bit of heavy bass drum appears at the end. "$§"$43" is all dark, sweeping synth pads with the occasional blip or pulse. There is a mystery and darkness about it that would work excellently in a film score setting, but stands strongly on its own.
With a noticeable uptick in the amount of artists in this minimalist techno field, Hauff stands out strongly with her ability to weave together sharp drum programming with memorable synth patterns. Her work retains enough of the static nature of electronic music, but she is also an expert at slowly building and disassembling the music, resulting in an album that is entirely danceable, but is compelling to listen to intently on its own.


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Cut Your Own
We open the day after Thanksgiving!
From I39: take Hwy 29 East to Cty Rd J, then 6mi North on J
From Wausau: take Cty Rd N East to J, then 2mi North on J
– or take Cty Rd Z East to J, then 1/2mi South
– or take Hwy 52 East to J, then 2mi South
Monday – Thursday by appointment
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 5pm
We opened our farm on weekends several years ago. Our goal is to make an enjoyable family experience and tradition from tramping the fields, selecting just the right tree and cutting it yourself. All our facilities are handicapped accessible. We will cut your tree for you if you are unable to do so. View our Services here.
Our experience includes a wagon ride to the field and instructions as to where the best variety, shape and size trees are located. We provide the saw and you provide the power. After much searching a decision is made and it's a family affair to cut your special tree. We always have a bonfire available in the field with seats and picnic tables in case you want to enjoy the outdoors in the cool weather.
Once your tree is "down" we will load it and carry you and your special tree back to the warming area. While you are warming up with free coffee or helping the kids to their free coloring book and candy cane, we can be bundling your tree if you wish and securing it to your vehicle. While you're in the warming house, you can browse the gift shop where you will find crafts made by local folks.
Pets are welcome!
We load your tree onto the wagon and it's a fun ride back.
Newbys Evergreen Farms provides a memorable experience for the entire family. If you forgot your camera, we will be happy to send you digital photos upon your request.


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Clubs Day and No Weekly Events
Welcome to a new semester, everyone!
Clubs Day is coming up this Thursday (August 1) from 12pm until 6pm, and naturally we will be there with our stall ready to drag in more otaku friends kicking and screa–err, I mean to dance with us through the roses and the daisies – we have fun here at UTS.
We'll be much easier to find than last semester's Clubs' Day, because we'll be right near the entrance to the tower building (CB01)!
If you haven't joined the club yet and are hoping to – this is your chance! Pop along and join us here! Why not swing by even if you are already a member of the club? If you have any friends that haven't joined, drag them along to join us~!
Finally, a reminder that Weekly Events begin next week, that is Week 2! There are NO weekly events this week! Details for next week's events pending another update from us. :)
Hope to see you all around this semester!


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Growing up in the US, I've been accustomed with the 'build your own burger' concept, which gave me the option to put whatever condiments I wanted inside my beloved sandwich. The intention was good, and with usually acceptable results, but ultimately I still felt limited to the hamburger's standard uniform of one beef patty and two bread buns. You can imagine my interest upon hearing about a new spin on this concept during a recent visit to the Ramada Hotel Singapore to test out the hotel's updated dining offer, set to debut this upcoming National Day at the Ramada Hotel Restaurant.
To be featured on the restaurant's high tea buffet, the Ramada Asian Burger has a local, more Asian-centric spin for a burger in a DIY station setting, featuring a steamed leaf bun substituting for the traditional bread bun, and a selection of filling options, ranging from sweet to spicy. The fillings included satay chicken, minced pork with spicy bean sauce, curry potato, minced char siew, mice pork roll, chicken floss, and otak otak. I suggest taking a serving of each filling and lay them individual across your plate to sample. I found the minced pork with the spicy bean sauce, albeit the spiciest of the fillings, to be my preference. The other filings were a bit too sweet or bland for my liking. The size of the burger is a bit small, so be prepared to eat more than just one or two.
This was not the typical burger layout I was used to seeing during summer cookouts back home, but needless to say, the Ramada Asian Burger is a nice effort indeed by the Ramada Hotel Restaurant to create a new alternative on something rather common. If you're willing to explore beyond your typical idea of a hamburger for something a bit more East meets West, I recommend giving this burger stall a try.
Ramada Singapore @ Zhongshan Park is at 16 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329982.
For reservations, please call +65 6808 6846.


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'Welcome to Night Vale' Is the Eerie Podcast You're Dying to Hear
"A friendly desert community where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful, and mysterious lights pass overheard while we all pretend to sleep. Welcome to Night Vale."
That calm, soothing voice communicates everything you need to know about the weirdest little town in the middle of nowhere. The words greet listeners in the first episode Welcome to Night Vale, a bi-weekly podcast created by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor.
The podcast presents a fictional radio broadcast from the desert town of Night Vale, emceed by its most popular radio host, Cecil Baldwin. Cecil discusses the daily occurrences of the town: news from the forbidden dog park, a new revelation from Old Woman Josie and her angels, or the mayoral race between The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home (played by Mara Wilson) and the five-headed dragon fugitive Hiram McDaniels (played by Jackson Publick).
The show is currently second on iTunes' list of top podcasts and has amassed a huge following on Tumblr.
What makes Welcome to Night Vale unique is its special brand of oddity and suspense, mixed with creative storytelling. The town experiences abnormal occurrences that, oddly enough, seem to phase no one, least of all smooth-voiced Cecil. The one exception is Carlos, a scientist who recently arrived to Night Vale — he acts as the voice of the audience and reacts to the disturbing events of the day.
The podcast features a non-traditional weather section every episode. A song plays, usually without any meteorological theme whatsoever, varying from Dutch rap to Spanish acoustic rock to full orchestral pieces.
The podcast's opening and background music are composed by Disparition. The track above, "The Bus Is Late (Waiting For The Bus In The Rain)" by Satellite High, appears in episode two, "Glow Cloud."
Episode 13, "A Story About You," highlights the flexibility of the narrative. Rather than discussing the events of the day, Cecil narrates a story in second person, as if it is the listener were performing the actions. The story follows "you" at your job moving boxes in the desert, when a rebellious thought pops into your head to steal one of the strange parcels. The act leads you on a whirlwind chase through Night Vale. It marks the show's real strength: a dark, experimental imagination and a bevy of hilarious and tragic characters — even when that character is the listener.
Welcome to Night Vale ultimately provides a wonderfully bizarre story of a radio DJ from a strange little town and the everyday lives of its residents. Take the opportunity this Halloween to listen to a creative, spooky podcast sure to delight and entertain you, even if it's just for the commute home.
Below is the first episode, "Pilot."
You can subscribe and listen to all Welcome to Night Vale episodes for free from iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Feedburner or Libsyn. Check out Commonplace Books for more information on the series.
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The Crim Fitness Foundation has expressed interest in continuing the Tuuri road race, which has been discontinued by the Hurley Foundation because of dwindling resources.
"If it has to do with running in Flint, we definitely want to be involved in it," Crim race director Deb Kiertzner said.
The possibility of the Crim using its resources to administer the Tuuri isn't a new concept.
Richard Warmbold, president of the Hurley Foundation, said he had discussions with Chief Executive Officer Gerry Myers of the Crim about forming a partnership before the decision was made to end the race.
"Gerry and I talked last March and got back together after the Crim this year and talked about it," Warmbold said. "I told him when we had to make our decision. There are still people looking at it. We'd be happy to talk to them about what they could do to continue it, or at least continue the course. It wouldn't be named the Tuuri."
The Tuuri is named after Arthur L. Tuuri, a Flint pediatrician who was considered a leading authority on polio in the 1950s. Proceeds from the race, which began in 1980, have benefited the Children's Miracle Network program at Hurley Medical Center.
The race was still profitable, but not to the extent as it was in the past, Warmbold said. There were 1,087 finishers in the runs and walks in 2008, and just 857 this year. The record field was 1,176 in 1991.
"There was a surplus at the end, but that surplus kept shrinking," Warmbold said. "Our fixed and overhead costs were going up. It really came down to not only the financial resources, but the human resources from staffing and volunteers we were putting into the event. We have some other opportunities in front of us where we could really make more bang for the buck and drive more money to the bottom line, which benefits the patients and families Hurley serves."
The Tuuri is a race rich in tradition, in part because of a challenging hilly course that some local runners insist is more difficult than the Crim's. Its second winner was 1983 Boston Marathon winner Greg Meyer, whose time of 29:28 in 1981 is still the event's record. Sub-30-minute times were required to win the first four years. The state's top runners quit coming to the race in the mid-1980s, but the event still grew, reaching a record total of 1,176 in 1991.
Numbers dipped in the late 1990s, but picked up when the Tuuri became one of the official races for the Crim Training Program.
"We have reached out to Hurley," Kiertzner said. "We have let them know we're interested. Right now we're waiting to have communication with them concerning picking up the race. We're definitely interested. We hate to see it go away. It's a great training run for the Crim."
The fate of the Tuuri has been up for discussion the past couple of years, Warmbold said.
"I've been involved with 20 Tuuris," he said. "It was a tough decision, because there are some great memories and some great people involved."
The loss of the Tuuri means there are no 10K's in Genesee County in July, a month in which there have traditionally been two big 10K's two weeks apart. The Journal's Catch Your Breath race was discontinued this year after a 12-year run. Catch Your Breath had filled a spot on the calendar two weeks before the Tuuri that was created by the demise of the Buick Road Race and Flint Olympian Games race.


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Alkaline Diet
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Victoria Beckham was in Girls Aloud ;)ReplyDelete
AHAHAHA, ooops can you tell I'm flued up to the gills and on pain killers lol. Shall go update that just now, thank you xDelete
I dont think I could give up the protein and the carbs! Everything in moderation is the key.ReplyDelete
For optimum cellular and system functioning, the body must maintain a slightly alkaline pH. By having this ideal pH balance, our health and energy are maximized, as is our resistance to disease and premature aging.ReplyDelete
The most important organs we have to protect against acid buildup are our kidneys and lungs (followed by the skin). Our kidneys regulate acid-alkaline balance in the bloodstream and eliminate solid/fixed acids through urination. When excessive amounts of acid are present in the bloodstream, the kidneys dilute and neutralize these harmful acids. read more: www.alkalineforlife.com
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Position Description
Deque is seeking a full-time Senior Project Manager to join the Professional Services department. Our ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, hands-on, project manager who has a track record of making customers successful. This role will be the primary customer contact with responsibility for delivering consulting services and product implementations. The Senior Project Manager will lead multiple concurrent projects with responsibility for customer satisfaction leading to growth for the Deque brand and our enterprise products and services.
You will be part of a cross-functional Professional Services team and work directly with our Sales and Product departments. The Senior Project Manager must be delivery-focused, with the ability to manage all aspects of project delivery, including resource planning and financial management. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, open environment where personal responsibility and open, direct, respectful communications are highly valued.
Primary Responsibilities
- Delivery of consulting services and product implementation projects leading to high customer satisfaction
- Develop and manage resource plans, project schedules, financial forecasts, and other deliverables based on statements of work
- Manage large projects that may include sub-projects managed by other project managers
- Negotiate changes to scope, schedules, and financials
- Lead effective meetings and communicate formally and informally to ensure project success
- Learn and remain current on accessibility standards and Deque processes and products
- Work effectively with subject matter experts (SME) to ensure that the customer receives the best possible advice/outcome
- Minimum 10 years of Project Management experience leading teams of consultants providing services to external customers
- Bachelor's degree
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
- Experience writing statements of work, change requests, and proposals
- Familiarity with agile web development processes, technologies, and tools
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once, while still paying attention to detail
- Demonstrable ability to manage projects successfully from request to execution, collaborating with multiple organizations and team members
- A strong work ethic and self-starter attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel throughout the US and internationally
- Ability to obtain clearance to work with federal government agencies as needed
About Deque
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Deque (pronounced DEE-kew) helps technology leaders like Google and Microsoft, the top US banks and insurance companies, the top retailers, the top airlines, the top hotel chains and the biggest government agencies achieve their accessibility goals. Our accessibility tools, services and training are unparalleled. To learn more, visit https://www.deque.com.
Job Location
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How to Apply
Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter via our online application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter:
- Explain your interest in joining Deque and how you align with our Core Values
- Depict key attributes that differentiate you as a candidate
Deque Core Values
- Innovation with results that matter
- Deliver what you promise
- Can-do attitude
- Open, direct & respectful communications
- We care deeply
- We practice humility
Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Reference and background checks will be required.
Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company!


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When it comes to deciding where to use digital signage, there is really no wrong answer. Many diverse industries are embracing this innovative, affordable, and highly effective technology. Retail, health care, hospitality, nonprofit, education, technology, and corporate entities are all discovering that digital signage can be used in an impressive array of ways to draw attention, facilitate communication, improve perceptions, and make sales.
Where to Use Digital Signage
Digital signage is a fantastic way to grab attention for a wide variety of purposes. Whether placed outside your business or event to lure the public inside or utilized inside your space to interact and engage with people, digital signage is a surprisingly easy way to get across the messages that matter to organizations and audiences. Your audience might include the general public, potential customers, established clients, or even employees.
On the Outside
Digital signage catches the eye in a way that static displays do not, so it is only natural that the idea of placing this type of signage outside your business or event should top the list of where to use digital signage. According to ScreenCloud, some 80 percent of customers say that they've entered a store because digital signage caught their attention. Placing a digital sign in a display window or near the entrance of your space can attract attention, reinforce your branding, share a message about your company, or advertise your products or services. It is a valuable opportunity to start a conversation with potential customers before they even set foot in your establishment.
On the Inside
There is no reason to limit the use of digital signage to your facility's exterior. With so many people routinely turning to their smart phones and other gadgets for news and information, most people are quite comfortable with finding interesting material on a screen. That makes it simple to use digital signage in the following ways:
- As signage. Of course digital signs can be used as standard signage. Provide directions to pertinent locations, promote your products and services, highlight specials and sales, and provide the answers to frequently asked questions.
- As menu boards. Digital signs are easily updated, so using one as a menu board ensures that your customers always have the latest information on what you can offer them. Special promotions and changes in offerings or pricing can be quickly incorporated, reducing the possibility of confusion or frustration.
- As entertainment centers. Whether in a bar, a mechanic's waiting room, or a waiting room in a health care facility, it is incredibly common to find television screens droning on in spaces where people wait. Why not use this as an opportunity to entertain your audience in a way that benefits your business? Instead of simply turning on a television, use digital signage to play custom content that is tailored to your field or show your own video segments that showcase your company's philosophy, history, products, and services. Alternately, you can establish your company's authority by providing informational programming or highlighting your employees' accomplishments. You can also strengthen your relationship with established customers by promoting them with short stories that demonstrate how your services support their success.
- As a source of revenue. Everywhere you turn these days, there are ads. Customers today expect to see advertisements and commercials cross their screens, so the prospect of seeing an ad or three is not significantly off-putting, especially if it is for a relevant product or service. Would you like to offset some of your costs by generating advertising revenue? If you can demonstrate that your digital signage generates sufficient interest, you may be able to sell spots to other businesses in your area or companies that offer related goods or services.
- As a way to connect with the community. Networking is a fact of professional life, and many people concerned about the environment advocate buying local as a means of reducing your carbon footprint. Why not use your digital signage as a tool for demonstrating your connection with the community that your company serves? This can be accomplished by putting notices of upcoming community events in between the ads for your products. You can also use your digital signage to highlight local volunteer opportunities, celebrate local achievements, or discuss the ways that your business supports the local community.
When you're ready to put your business or event in the spotlight with digital signage, count on the experts at Southwest Audio-Visual. Our team has the insight, experience, and understanding to help you plan, design, and integrate an effective digital signage system that delivers the features and flexibility that you need to produce the impression that you want. Contact us today to learn more about where to use digital signage and to explore the possibilities this technology offers your business.