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In the Colombian department of Risaralda, the town of Dosquebradas is located right next to its capital, Pereira. Possessing an incredible hydrological wealth, this town has an incredible rural area that makes it part of the Coffee Cultural Landscape. Its valleys and mountains are full of green and countless coffee bushes, making the view unforgettable.
Dosquebradas is a town located in an excellent coffee producing region. The environmental characteristics of its surroundings elevate the properties of the grain produced there and – according to the Departmental Committee of Coffee Growers of Risaralda, this product has attributes such as good body, scent, sweetness, and acidity.
During the development of our project, we had the opportunity to travel to this town to know first hand everything related to the Colombian coffee culture. We held a series of workshops that allowed us to enter this vast world of coffee production. We were able to enjoy the beauty of its landscapes, the delicious coffee, and the pleasant climate.
But what really made this experience unique was the opportunity of working directly with the coffee growers of Dosquebradas. To know their life stories, listen to their anecdotes, laugh with them, understand their concerns and fears, and, more importantly, understand the reality and context in which they carry out their daily lives.
Coffee problems
What was once a profitable business is a struggle today to maintain an income. The high costs of agricultural inputs, which in many cases are essential for coffee production, hinder the implementation of quality care and management of crops and in turn complicates the creation of a higher quality product.
Likewise, climate threats and agricultural pests play against coffee farmers. The climate is an unpredictable and uncontrollable factor and, in a town with a climate as variable as Dosquebradas, growing coffee becomes a challenge. On the other hand, the control of coffee pests has a slightly greater degree of difficulty compared to other crops, because everything that is applied to this crop can directly affect the flavour and aroma of coffee.
Among all the problems that producers face, the one that most affects them is the price of coffee. It decreases unpredictably and does not have a stability that benefits coffee growers. The payment they receive for their product is not enough to cover production costs and, therefore, does not generate any profit for them. Unfortunately, coffee represents a loss and not a benefit.
But how can this last problem be solved?
Very little is known about the reality of Dosquebradas coffee growers and, in general, Colombian coffee growers. Being aware of the daily struggle of our small-scale producers could completely change the perception of the production process of this crop and makes it clear that the representative Colombian coffee culture is not ideal for its most important link: farmers.
That is why the objective of our project is to dignify the work of our producers through new marketing mechanisms, allowing them to receive a fair price that is consistent with the work they do every day.


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As part of the month-long focus on research on stem cells, SCI Researchers Kevin Chalut and Ben Simons bring their perspective as physicists to the spotlight.
One of the many mysteries surrounding stem cells is how the constantly regenerating cells in adults, such as those in skin, are able to achieve the delicate balance between self-renewal and differentiation – in other words, both maintaining their numbers and producing cells that are more specialised to replace those that are used up or damaged. "What all of us want to understand is how stem cells decide to make and maintain a body plan," said Dr Kevin Chalut, a Cambridge physicist who moved his lab to the University's Wellcome Trust-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute two years ago. "How do they decide whether they're going to differentiate or stay a stem cell in order to replenish tissue? We have discovered a lot about stem cells, but at this point nobody can tell you exactly how they maintain that balance."
To unravel this mystery, both Chalut and another physicist, Professor Ben Simons, are bringing a fresh perspective to the biologists' work. Looking at problems through the lens of a physicist helps them untangle many of the complex datasets associated with stem cell research. It also, they say, makes them unafraid to ask questions that some biologists might consider 'heretical', such as whether a few simple rules describe stem cells. "As physicists, we're very used to the idea that complex systems have emergent behaviour that may be described by simple rules," explained Simons. What they have discovered is challenging some of the basic assumptions we have about stem cells.
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WHAT: The first trailer for the forthcoming assassin spectacular, Atomic Blonde.
WHO: Charlize Theron, a stacked supporting cast (James McAvoy, John Goodman, Toby Jones), and the co-director of its predecessor, John Wick.
WHY WE CARE: In the most recent stage of her career, Charlize Theron has remade herself in an Academy Award-winning ass-kick delivery system. She painted the desert wasteland with Warboy detritus in Mad Max: Fury Road, she's set to add a nitrous tank of knuckle-dusting to the latest Fast and the Furious, and now she's got her very own John Wick-style remake as well–Jane Wick, if you will. It's not revenge-based and there are no much-lamented dead dogs in sight, but Atomic Blonde's fight choreography packs the same kind of punch. The plot, as such, involves Lorraine Broughton, an undercover MI6 agent and expert at escape, evasion, and hand-to-hand combat, making orphans of many a henchmen's children as she works to recover, essentially, another NOC list. While the trailer leans a little too hard on the promise of Theron doing sexy things with strippers, the action scenes are enough to make this film Furiosa-ly anticipated.


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Effectively we just completed our first week of Junior health class. To recap, I introduced the category grading insurance policies and expectations, then began the unit on sexuality. i'm british 7 yrs ago jcb knocked me off my motorbike minimize me in half an practically killed me. now i can stroll discuss and do regular everyday things. Researchers further reported that not solely had been the more serious outcomes seen only in these with HR-positive, HER2-adverse breast most cancers, however when controlled for different components to the extent doable, African-Americans nonetheless demonstrated a less promising final result that other races.
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Leaving Your Essential Oil Diffuser on Too Long Could Actually Be Bad for Your Health
Tamim Alnuweiri・May 11, 2018
As someone who turns on multiple diffusers at once to create a hazy cocktail of soothing scent, the idea that one could diffuse too much is a bit confounding to me. After all, essential oils have been billed as wizards of the wellness world, working their magic everywhere from your complexion to your kitchen sink.
So when Jean Liao, certified aromatherapy practitioner at Way of Will mentioned to me (in passing nonetheless!) that you shouldn't leave your diffuser on for more than an hour, I was shook. Sure, "too much of a good thing" and all, but it turns out, that when essential oils aren't handled properly, they could potentially pose a health risk.
For starters, you should very rarely apply the oils directly to your skin because when the highly concentrated plant extracts come into contact with the dermis, they can cause irritation. And when you leave your diffuser blasting all day and all night, you could cause an over-exposure. "The common misconception is that essential oils are natural so we can use as much as we want," Liao says. "However, we see many examples of people using it improperly which causes skin burns, irritation, or sensitization."
"We see many examples of people using it improperly which causes skin burns, irritation, or sensitization," says Jean Liao.
In fact you shouldn't really be blasting it for hours straight at all. His recommendation is to turn your diffuser on between one and three times a day for up to 30 minutes at the maximum. According to him, overexposure and the act of inhaling essential oils can lead to headaches. And one study out of Taiwan found that while exposure to essential oils for between 15 minutes to an hour, led to relaxation in the 100 spa workers observed, exposure that lasted upwards of an hour, resulted in an uptick in blood pressure and heart rate.
So all of that to say, before incorporating essential oil diffusers into your home wellness routine, Liao suggests conducting a skin-patch test (to make sure the EO in question doesn't cause a skin reaction) and also avoiding any that do. Once you've done that, you can go *ham* on the diffuser situation—for up to an hour, that is.
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Told Jonah, Go to Nineveh and call out against it [command]
But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea [miracle]
the sea ceased from raging, after they threw Jonah off the boat [miracle]
The Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah [miracle]
The Lord spoke to the fish and it vomited Jonah out [command and miracle]
Told Jonah again, go to Nineveh and give my message [command]
God relented of the disaster after He saw they [all] had turned from their evil ways [miracle, that they all turned from evil]
The Lord said to Jonah, Do you do well to be angry?
The Lord God appointed a plant to shade Jonahs head [miracle]
the next day, God appointed a worm to attack the plant [miracle]
when the sun rose God appointed a scorching east wind [miracle]
God said to Jonah, Do you do well to be angry for the plant?
10 But the Lord said, "You have been concerned about this plant, though you did not tend it or make it grow. It sprang up overnight and died overnight.
11 And should I not have concern for the great city of Nineveh, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand people who cannot tell their right hand from their left—and also many animals?" [command]
We are looking at a book about the minor prophets in our sunday school class, next week was about Jonah.
It got me thinking about how we like to categorize miracles into believable and unbelievable.
The ones that are believable are the ones we, in our finite little minds, can think of a good natural cause for the miracle.
The unbelievable ones we we can't grasp in our brains, but they still happened.
In Jonah, God created and stopped storms, ok, we can believe that one, it happens. And stops the storm, ok, that happens too.
But we get to God had a fish shallow Jonah whole and then TOLD the fish to spit the dude back up.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, this cannot happen in real life! We have to get all scientific about it, trying to figure out how he lived, was he bleached by the stomach acid, how did he survive, etc?
God then had mercy on ALL the Ninevites and did not destroy them. God said in His Word, ALL them repented, so He saved ALL of them.
Why do we have to conclude, just from our sinful knowledge, that maybe ALL of them did not, just the officials and people surrounding him? Why can't we surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
"he surmised that something must be wrong"
synonyms: guess, conjecture, suspect, deduce, infer, conclude, theorize, speculate, divine; More
noun: surmise; plural noun: surmises
a supposition that something may be true, even though there is no evidence to confirm it.
"Charles was glad to have his surmise confirmed"
that the text is just as simple as that, ALL repented.
When God appointed a plant to grow and a worm to kill it, we gotta get all crazy trying to figure out what kind of native plant grows naturally fast in Nineveh. Why couldn't God just grow any darn plant He wanted?
No one mentions anything about the scorching wind either, its just par for the course there.
Why do we believe some miracles and not others?
If we truly believe that God 'wrote' the bible, that everything in the bible He wanted in the bible, in spite of sinful man, then maybe we should take a more careful consideration of all the miracles, big and small, that Our Lord hath done.


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- Gram-positive, beta-hemolytic, rod-shaped bacterium
- Known for causing foodborne illness in humans, though some strains are probiotic
- Classically associated with "fried rice syndrome"
B. cereus is responsible for a minority of foodborne illnesses, causing severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.[1] Bacillus foodborne illnesses occur due to survival of endospores when food is improperly cooked. Bacterial growth results in production of enterotoxins, one of which is heat- and acid-stable (pH 2 to 11); ingestion leads to two types of illness: diarrheal and emetic.
- The diarrheal type is associated with a wide range of foods, has an 8-16 hour incubation time, and is associated with diarrhea and gastrointestinal pain.
- The emetic form is commonly caused by rice cooked for a time and temperature insufficient to kill any spores present, then improperly refrigerated. It can produce a toxin which is not inactivated by later reheating. This form leads to nausea and vomiting one to five hours after consumption. It can be difficult to distinguish from other short-term bacterial foodborne intoxications such as by Staphylococcus aureus.
Most emetic patients recover within six to 24 hours but in some cases, the toxin can be fatal.[2]
- ↑ Kotiranta A, Lounatmaa K, Haapasalo M (2000). "Epidemiology and pathogenesis of Bacillus cereus infections". Microbes Infect 2 (2): 189–98. doi:10.1016/S1286-4579(00)00269-0. PMID 10742691.
- ↑ Takabe F, Oya M (1976). "An autopsy case of food poisoning associated with Bacillus cereus". ForensicSci 7 (2): 97–101.


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By Elaine Ezekiel '13
Student Commission presented its annual awards during the Week Ten (June 1) Community Reflection in Stetson Chapel. The annual event recognizes outstanding Kalamazoo College staff, students, and faculty, and passes the torch to the elected members of next year's Student Commission.
Mike Ignagi '12, Tommy Jackson '15, Colin Smith '15 and Brad Stech '15 from K's improvisational jazz class opened the ceremony. Lucas Kushner '14 read a short history of the Student Commission Awards. Kari Paine '14 presented the William Crockett Award for outstanding contribution to the community by an administrator or staff member to Mail Center Coordinator Carol Cowper. Mara Richman '15 presented the Francis Diebold Award, which acknowledges a faculty member who shows interest and participation in student life, to Associate Provost and Associate Professor of English Amy Smith. Douglas Colton '12 presented the Amy Trenkle Award, which goes to the student who exemplifies involvement and leadership on campus, to Ian Powell '12.
President Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran celebrated the leadership of 2011-12 Student Commission President Meredith Quinlan '12.
"I, for one, am looking for an opportunity to vote for you as governor, and better still as president of the United States," said Wilson-Oyelaran, "because you are the type of leader that our country needs."
Quinlan offered a farewell address in which she imagined returning to campus as an alumna.
"No matter what," she said, "the people at K will always keep it what it is."
She then administered the oath of office to 2012-13 Student Commission Executive Committee members.
Incoming president Bianca Rasho '13 outlined her strategy of "teamwork, efficiency, and transparency" for next year's administration. Candido asked the audience to "go in peace," for a final time this school year.
Photographed (l-r) are outgoing and incoming StuComm board members: back row—Doug Colton '12, Ian Flanagan '13, Tendai Mudyiwa '14, Darrin Camilleri '14, Daniel Pohanka '14, Milo Madole '12; middle row—Hagop Mouradian '14, Cameron Goodall '15, Lucas Kushner '14, Jacob Morden '13, Ellen Murphy '12, Alex Werder '15, Sam Keene '13, Darwin Rodriguez '13; front row—Mara Richman '15, Kari Paine'14, Katherine Stevenson '15, Meredith Quinlan '12, Bianca Rasho '13, Asia Morales '15, Martin Bergstrom '13, and Shadae Sutherland '14.
Open to the public, Community Reflections offer a unique forum for discussion, worship, performance, and community expression in Stetson Chapel. The next Community Reflection will be held during Week One (Sept 14) of Fall Quarter at 10:50 AM.)


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recently purchased a Polar heart rate monitor, and I am absolutely in love with it. I don't know why I never had one before. This handy little watch tracks your time, heart rate, and calories burnt. This connects to a chest strap that is extremely comfortable.
So, why do you need a heart rate monitor?
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camping trip with Dylan Rieder, Sammy Winter, Dane Reynolds and Craig Anderson
Monster Children Magazine loaded Dylan Rieder, Sammy Winter, Dane Reynolds, Austyn Gillette, Warren Smith and Craig Anderson into a pair of Hyundai Bongo Vans and drove them up the east coast of Australia. One thousand clicks were covered and what could be skated and surfed, was skated and surfed by everyone. The team camped in Forster, Taree and Crescent Head. The Yamba Pub was trashed and Warren coined the term 'skurf.' It was good. This is the result put together by our good friends at Marine Layer.


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The musicians of Grammy-award winning band Bon Iver chose the Women's Council as local partner in their 2 A BILLION campaign during their sold-out performance in the Orpheum on April 1, 2019.
2 A Billion is a domestic violence prevention and gender equity initiative that has reached over 10 million individuals and raised over $300,000 for nonprofits across the U.S. and Europe.
In Memphis, the band auctioned two signed merchandise packages online, shared proceeds from sales of their 2AB-specific tees and from the stage urged fans to support the Council's work to end gender violence and empower women's voices. In the lobby before and during the concert, Women's Council volunteers shared Memphis Says NO MORE materials and information on local efforts to end domestic violence and rape and to help survivors.
Together we will raise our voices to end gender inequality, domestic violence, and sexual abuse toward women. Learn more about 2 A Billion here: https://2abillion.org/
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library – Memphis Public Library, Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN, USA
To launch the special year and inspire nominations for WA awards, a symposium on writing women's history is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 16, 2018, at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar.The symposium will be free and is handicap accessible. A reception will be provided. Students of all ages are especially encouraged to attend.Nominations for WA can be submitted at any time until Jan. 15, 2019. Find the nomination form here.
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Adrian A. Gentry as Agt. Dale MIncey
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Bob Umbreit as Pol. Comm. Jeremiah "Jerry" Gordon
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Reminder on Medicare Part D creditable coverage determination
- Reform and Regulatory
- All States
- Fully Insured and Self-Funded
The Medicare Modernization Act mandates that certain entities offering prescription drug coverage, including employer and union group health plan sponsors, disclose to all Medicare-eligible individuals with prescription drug coverage under the plan whether such coverage is "creditable." Determining whether or not certain coverage is creditable is essential to an individual's decision whether to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.
If you offer a prescription drug plan to Medicare-eligible individuals, understand that:
- Annually, UnitedHealthcare engages Optum to perform bulk testing of UnitedHealthcare's standard benefit designs to satisfy the actuarial value test of the creditable coverage determination.
- Once the plans have been tested, the data becomes available online.
- You must communicate your plan's creditable or non-creditable status to your members.
- This determination is mandatory at least once a year and the deadline for completion is Oct. 15.
- You, not UnitedHealthcare, sends creditable coverage notices to your members.
- You can pay UnitedHealthcare to send creditable coverage notices to members on your behalf.
If a plan's coverage is creditable, you may elect to pursue a subsidy called the Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) program. Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), subsidy payment to plan sponsors became subject to standard tax deduction rules starting in 2013. This optional step requires additional testing and an application process. You can apply for the subsidy by visiting www.rds.cms.hhs.gov.
You must apply for the subsidy 90 days prior to the beginning of an RDS plan year, which can mirror a benefit plan year. For example, if your benefit plan year begins Jan. 1, 2018, and you want the RDS plan year to be the same, you would apply for the subsidy by Oct. 2. If you request an extension, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) can grant an additional 30 days to complete the application.
Reference Materials
Bulk testing analysis reports and more information about creditable coverage can be found at uhc.com, as well as on the CMS website. You are encouraged to check the websites often for the most up-to-date information. The 2018 tool is available Sept 6. If you have questions about this process, contact your UnitedHealthcare representative.


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First, I know that you can switch between the three city story lines early on by signing with a second city thereby abandoning the one you selected first, but have never done so and so don't know what needs to be done.
What I don't know is if this can be done once you've completed the entire expansion story. I finished WoTG having done the Windurst story, can I now re-start with one of the others?
If so, can someone please give me a pointer to what I have to do to reset the story.


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Besides spending time on the computer, Little Miss Techie spends a great deal of time creating art. At preschool she paints the most gorgeous watercolors and when she comes home, she loves to draw. She's always making cards for friends, grandparents, and neighbors. And when she's not drawing, she's asking to paint. She has a portfolio of school art and also one for art done at home. She's such a prolific artist that both portfolios are quite full!
What's a parent to do?
Parents Magazine's March 2008 issue says to save your child's art digitally. Use a scanner to scan in art or photograph it with your digital camera. By doing this, you will create a digital image of your child's artwork to save for all eternity. Parents Magazine recommends transforming digital art into wallpaper on your computer or viewed as a slideshow. I have a better idea….
Create a digital storybook of artwork using PowerPoint!
A digital storybook enables your children to view their artwork over and over again on either the computer or as a printed hard copy. With your child's help, you can add text to help your child remember each picture and reinforce the importance of reading.
To create a digital storybook in PowerPoint:
- Select PowerPoint presentation
- Using the top menu bar, choose Insert and select Picture to put a picture on each page
- Repeat until the artwork has been added
- Invite your child to sit with you at the computer
- Ask them to tell you about each piece of art
- Create a text box underneath each picture
- Write a sentence or two about your child's picture
- Read the book on the computer and/or print it out on a color printer
- Bind your new book by punching holes in the pages and placing it in a 3 prong portfolio folder available from your nearest office supply store.
Now your child has a brand new book featuring their artwork and words! Nothing is more empowering than writing a story about your very own pictures!
And digital storybooks can be created with photos too using the same steps above. Sure you can create beautiful hardbound versions through Shutterfly, Kodak, Snapfish, etc but by using your own printer, you eliminate the wait time and provide instant gratification to your child.
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Thu, 8 October 2015
Sometimes B2B marketers get so focused on reaching C-Suite audiences that it's tempting to build our content marketing strategies around them. In Episode 143 of the Content Marketing Podcast, we'll talk about why this may not always be the best approach — and what to do instead. To learn more about content marketing, visit resonancecontent.com.
Direct download: 20151008-CMP-143-ChasingTheElusiveCSuite_FINAL.mp3
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Leading online travel platform TripAdvisor presents the most popular monuments in Greece for tourists in 2018, according to the 2018 Travellers' Choice Awards based on its users' preferences.
The Athens Acropolis continues to be at the top of the tourists' list, which was also voted the 10th most popular in Europe and the 16th in the world. Here is the list of the 10 most popular sites in Greece, as voted by TripAdvisor users.
1. Acropolis
2. Delphi
3. Temple of Hephaestus, Athens
4. Theatre of Epidaurus
5. Spinalonga, Gulf of Elounda Bay, Crete
6. Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Rhodes
7. Monastery of Hozoviotissa, Amorgos
8. Monemvasia Castle
9. Lindos Acropolis
10. Meteora Monastery


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Covacure Colored Pencils Set & Canvas Pencil Bag, 36-Count
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If you're looking for a gift for the artist in your life, this colored pencils set is the way to go. You'll get 36 vibrant colors and a sharpener that are all rolled up and neatly stored inside an elegant canvas bag. Artists can also wear the bag as a belt for easy access to the pencils. In our analysis of 70 expert reviews, the Covacure Covacure Colored Pencils Set, 36-Count placed 2nd when we looked at the top 15 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.
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For children, colored pencils are a cornerstone of fun activities. They are used at home and at school to make whimsical pictures, complete homework and doodle aimlessly. However, in addition to being popular with kids, colored pencils are now also part of an adult pastime. These days, you'll find adults — professional artists and beginners alike — creating beautiful works of art using colored pencils. Available in dozens of colors, the pencils are used for drawing, sketching, shading and coloring.
It's more than just creating pretty pictures. Coloring uses both sides of the brain. The logical side of the brain helps people to color inside the lines, while the creative side is involved in selecting colors. People also improve their fine motor skills while coloring, especially while working on intricate patterns and detailed drawings.
The act of coloring actually enables the frontal lobe to open, which is the part of the brain that controls organizational and problem-solving skills. This improves the level of focus. It allows people to concentrate on the physical action of coloring in the moment while putting other thoughts aside. This can be very relaxing for people who feel stress and anxiety. In fact, coloring can help relax the amygdala, which is the fear center of the brain. In some people, coloring can actually create a meditative state by calming and focusing the restless mind.
For people who have experienced trauma or are currently going through a traumatic time, coloring can help them control the body's stress activation area, known as the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system. This enables people to develop better coping mechanisms and higher levels of resiliency, which can help them navigate difficult experiences.
In addition to having many health and wellness benefits, coloring is also a great way to have fun and use your creativity. Many people find coloring enjoyable because they get to pick different hues, create eye-catching patterns and drawings and focus on an entertaining activity.
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The way colored pencils are made is unique compared to other kinds of pencils. Regular pencils have a core that consists of graphite or clay. On the other hand, the core of colored pencils is made out of wax, pigments, binding agents and additives.
Pencils designed for professional use by artists usually have higher concentrations of pigments, as compared to pencils that are made for children or novices. Professional-grade pencils also boast the quality of lightfastness, which means that the pigment keeps its original color appearance when exposed to light, like that from the sun. Many professional-grade colored pencils are also resistant to water, whereas other colored pencils may not be.
Colored pencils that are made for children or beginners are often erasable, whereas professional-grade colored pencils are not. This can be an important quality for adults who are just starting to color for fun or relaxation. This way, if you accidentally color outside the lines or select the wrong color, you have the option to go back and erase and start again.
The Colored Pencil Buying Guide
- Regardless of whether you're a professional artist or just dabbling in coloring, you'll want to check the number of colors you get in a package when purchasing a set. For those that create intricate patterns and unique designs, you may be looking for a wide range of colors. If you already have many colored pencils and are just looking to add on a few additional ones, a smaller range of colors might work for you. The Arteza Professional Colored Pencils, 72 ct comes with 72 unique colors. On the other hand, the Covacure Colored Pencils Set, 36-Count comes with 36 different colors while the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 150-Count comes with 150 unique colors.
- "You can buy colored pencils in sets or singly," says our resident arts and crafts expert, Amy Markham. She's an art educator and the creator of the art podcast Starling. "If you use one color more than the others in a set you can easily replace that one without having to purchase an entire set again," she notes.
- It can be frustrating when the core of the pencil breaks while coloring, and you have to pause your activity to sharpen your pencil. That's why a break-resistant core is important for many coloring enthusiasts. The Arteza Professional Colored Pencils, 72 ct specify a break-resistant core. Other sets of colored pencils have a thick and robust lead core, which makes it difficult for them to chip and crack.
- The core of your colored pencils also determines how useful they are for different drawing effects. "Hard-core pencils are best for creating sharp lines and drawing in details," says Markham. "They are also great for lettering and outlines. Soft-core pencils are best for shading, blending and layering."
- There are two main techniques for using colored pencils: layering and burnishing. Layering is generally used at the start by coloring different colors on top of one another to create unique shades and tones. Burnishing involves additional layering and blending the layered colors until the appearance is smooth and shiny. For many artists and coloring enthusiasts, being able to layer, shade and blend colors is a vital factor when choosing coloring pencils. If the lead core is too hard, then the pigment won't blend in and shading will not be smooth. The Arteza Professional Colored Pencils, 72 ct have a soft core designed to glide smoothly across the paper, while other models feature ultra-smooth and even color laydown.
- Having a box or case to store your colored pencils makes it easy to manage the clutter that can come from having dozens of pencils. The Arteza Professional Colored Pencils, 72 ct comes in a metal durable, double-hinged storage tin case. The Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 150-Count comes in a standard packaging box, while the Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils, 50-Count comes in a peggable, see-through window box.
- For many people, professionals and novices alike, affordability is an important factor to consider when making a purchase. The Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils, 50-Count is a low-cost and very affordable option, while the Arteza Professional Colored Pencils, 72 ct and the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, 150-Count are both higher in price.


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For the next installment in the Big Props series, the paintbrushes. A few years ago we designed a touring show called The Fine Art of Burlesque. The structure of the show was such that it could be done by any three dancers plus Scratch plus a local special guest, so we only needed one car and one hotel room.
Betty created a jewelbox number in which could be done by any three dancers. Some of us learned just one part (that would be me), others learned two, so any combination of us could do it. And to make sure that the audience really got the Fine Art theme right off, we were all dancing with staves that looked like great big paintbrushes.
The brushes are made from PVC pipe, a popular material with us, because it's sturdy, light, and doesn't need specialty tools to cut. The "bristles" were made from black feather trim. The "handle" was capped on the end, painted, and decorated with silver foil tape. I think they came out pretty nicely.
Scratch built a wooden box in which to carry them and also the picture frame backdrop (more on that in another missive). The box was perfectly designed to go on the roof of the car, but it took almost all of us to heft it up there and get it secured. That was always an amusing end to loading out.
Pros: Looks good. Exactly what we wanted. Easy to handle. Inexpensive to make. Pretty easy to transport. I think they're about 5 feet and change long, so if we're not transporting an entire show's worth of people and gear, they can go inside the car.
Con: The only one I can think of is that they're not very versatile. We've only ever used them for that one number. There's not a lot of call for over-sized paintbrushes. It was the dance that turned out to be more versatile. We've since done it with something like five different designs of staves and it's one of our go-to group numbers.


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For everyone who's been wondering where Kanye West has been, we may have found what has been keeping him M.I.A – executive producing!
A couple years ago, producer, Damon Dash released a trailer for an upcoming film project that was entitled Too Honorable. The film was supposed to embody a modern-day Paid In Full, but somehow got lost in a state of limbo. After some back-and-forth drama surrounding the film, it was officially brought back to life in December 2017, and will be showing on a big screen near you starting today!
Under the new title, Honor Up, the movie will star Stacey Dash, Cam'Ron, and Dame Dash himself. Styles P and Smoke DZA will have their own cameos as well. The film follows character OG, played by Dame Dash, in a saga that flips between his dedication to his family and honoring his street code all at the same time. As stated in the film's synopsis, this creates "a deadly underworld where beats pound as bullets fly and even outlaws must live by the code."
Kanye will not be starring in any roles himself, but he is officially credited as the executive producer which is honestly exciting enough for any true Yeezy fan. Although this film hasn't had the best promo, there is still hope that a production by Kanye West is bound to do exceedingly well (no pun intended).
It wouldn't be a true Kanye production if he didn't somehow intertwine fashion into it. He designed limited edition merchandise for the film and fans alike. The special capsule is comprised of tonal black hoodies, white T-shirts, socks, and a cap that are all embellished with the movie's title alongside the names of Damon, Cam'ron, and himself.
Honor Up is officially available for viewing at theatres in Atlanta, Chartolle, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Washington D.C. Do you plan on going to see it? Check out the official trailer below and let us know if it'll be added to your list of movies to watch!


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This Thai restaurant and market at Illinois and Cockrell Hill has been under new ownership for about a year and a half, and I am ashamed to say, I didn't even know it was there until this past weekend. Owner Kam Southammavong bought the existing market and opened its kitchen, which the previous owner hadn't used. Southammavong also owns a Thai market in Irving and Kuong Thai restaurant in Rockwall.
Somphou market is in an old shopping center, near a bingo hall, a dollar store, a billiards club, a couple of insurance agencies, a nail salon and a restaurant whose specialty is advertised as "chicken and pizza."
The Somphou kitchen is at the back of the store, along with a few dine-in tables, but you can order at the front counter. The menu is small, with only about six dishes, which we took as a good sign. Maybe Somphou is just trying to make a few things very well. We also liked that the menu has Spanish translations under the English menu descriptions, "Pad Thai, fideo con pollo, puerco, res o camarones."
We ordered pad thai, pad see ew, fried rice, spring rolls and crispy Thai egg rolls. Our food didn't come out super fast, another good sign. Photos are below. Does Somphou market have the best Thai food in Dallas? Maybe not. But this is Oak Cliff, and we liked everything we ordered. The spring rolls were the only item I might not try again, but the crispy egg rolls were delicious. Everything we ordered — four entrees and two orders of rolls — cost less than $30.
I want to be accurate about the name of this place. The sign out front reads "Somphou," and if you look them up on Yelp, you will find reviews under that name. But Southammavong's business card and labels on all their house-made stuff (spring rolls, rice crackers and more) reads "Ly Food Market and Gifts."
Southammavong also is a jewelry designer who repairs jewelry and watches. Somphou market carries groceries that aren't always easy to find in Oak Cliff, including some produce that looked nice — purple yams, Chinese broccoli and fresh lemongrass, to name a few.


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Shares of Hertz sold off with the rest of the market yesterday, but some option traders were looking for upside into September.
The September 15 call options got active early and remained in demand all day, according to OptionMonster's real-time tracking systems. Some large blocks traded for $0.70 to $0.75 as volume pushed toward open interest around 13,000.
The car rental stock fell along with the S&P 500, and they just kept on buying, taking advantage of premiums down in the $0.40 to $0.50 range. By the end of the session, more than 23,000 contracts had changed hands.
Earnings were scheduled for after the close, and those traders proved correct in looking for a bullish outcome. Profit beat forecasts on strong demand for rental cars, and management hiked guidance for the full year. Shares climbed 4 percent in extended-hours trading after ending the regular session down 6.81 percent to $12.99. (See ticker for today's Hertz quotes.)
Amid all that activity before the release, HTZ's total options volume was 11 times greater than average. Almost 3 calls traded for every 1 put, so it was definitely a bullish session for options despite the stock drop.
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These chips are bursting with flavor, thanks to the fresh tomatoes combined with the nut sand seeds and the spice of the jalapeno.
½ medium jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed
2 medium cloves garlic
2 ½ cups tomatoes, roughly chopped
6 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne or to taste
2 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, soaked at least 2 hours
1 cup pumpkins seeds, soaked at least 2 hours
½ cup sesame seeds
½ cup fresh ground flax or flax meal
In a blender, add jalapeno, garlic, tomatoes, lime juice, onion, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
Blend on high speed for 20 seconds or until mixture is liquefied. Move to the bowl of a food processor.
Add walnuts, pumpkins seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds to the food processor, and blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until a smooth batter forms.
Add flax and process 15 to 20 more seconds.
Spread 2 cups batter per Teflex sheet, being careful to make it as even as possible with no holes.
Dehydrate at 110◦F for 24 hours. Flip sheets over onto the mesh screens and remove Teflex.
With wetter side up, continue dehydrating for another 24 hours.
Cut each sheet into 4 quarters.
Cut each quarter into 8 triangles by first cutting 2 big triangles and then cutting 2 big triangles and then cutting those into 2 and those 4 into 2.
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Prep Time about 25 minutes, Soak time 2 hours minimum
Serving Size about 4 chips
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This creamy live version of the traditional Mexican dipping sauce compliments the spiciness of the Spicy Nachos.
The butternut squash combined with the nutritional yeast give this dish its cheesy flavor and color.
1 cup cashews, soaked at least 2 hours
1 medium red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium Anaheim pepper, ribs and seeds removed, and chopped (about ½ cup)
1 ½ cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon nama shoyu
6 tablespoon filtered water
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne
Rinse and drain cashews well.
In a blender, blend red bell pepper, Anaheim pepper, butternut squash, lime juice, olive oil, nutritional yeast, nama shoyu, water, garlic, salt, and cayenne on high speed for 20 to 30 seconds or until smooth.
It may be a little warm right out of the blender. To firm it up, place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes, Soak time 2 hours.
Serving Size about ¼ cup
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Congratulations! So your team has decided that it's time to partner with a travel management company! Now, for the easy step of finding the right TMC to hire. One that meshes with your company's values, understands your needs, provides superior support, and all at the right cost for your CEO. It's not so simple when you put it that way, right?
Don't worry, we're here to help streamline the process. Our sales team knows their way around a travel management RFP. Heck, our team on average has more than 20 years of experience specifically in the travel agency! Along the way, we've seen the process go smoothly for some, but also pretty rough for others. That's why we've compiled our best tips and tricks to use throughout the RFP process. Hopefully, it will help to streamline your needs and objectives, while avoiding some of the biggest hurdles you may encounter—before, during, and after your request for proposals.
Before sending out travel management RFPs to potential TMCs
This is where we usually see companies have the most difficulty. The overall idea is to send out the RFP, see who responds, and then pick the cream of the crop, right? Wrong! When utilizing this approach, most companies miss the most important step—pinpointing their needs first. Without this, these companies typically find themselves overwhelmed and drowning in proposals. It's more valuable to take the time to sit down to evaluate your needs before sending out requests. Then you can appropriately set the stage for a productive RFP process.
- Discuss internally with your team. You might be surprised to find previously unknown travel struggles within other departments of your company. Create an open dialogue with heads of all departments, as well as your frequent travelers. Discuss existing issues that they currently face and ideas for improvement. Without fully understanding your company's travel weaknesses, you can't effectively evaluate possible solutions.
- Measure twice, cut once. Thoroughly understand your goals, objectives and values before researching travel management companies. Like the old adage says, 'measure twice, cut once'. It's better to go in without any doubts, than to have to start all over again.
- Start talking to TMCs. Get a chance to 'swipe right' or 'swipe left' before going through a multi-page report on the company. Read their website, call for specific questions, and ask others for referrals. Narrow down your prospects before sending out the request for proposal. Why waste your time if you know off the bat that it's not a good fit?
- Request for the TMC's standard proposal. Pro Tip: Avoid writing your own questions and ask the TMCs for their standard proposal instead! This is a summary of their services, benefits, technology solutions, etc. From these you can get an overview of their company, use as a starting place to ask additional questions, or find ideas for your proposal if needed.
- Send out an RFI (Request For Information). Similar to an RFP, it's typically shorter and to the point. From these responses you can quickly evaluate the TMC's values, and create a shortlist of companies to continue communication. In fact, we've found that some companies are able to make their final decision just from requesting these RFIs or the TMC's standard proposal.
- Evaluate your existing travel management RFP, if available. Have you previously written an RFP for travel management? If so, read it over before sending out again. You'll likely be surprised by the extent of change in the industry or within your company during that time. Though it's a great place to start, ensure it still aligns with your current needs. Or, if using an RFP from a different department, it should go through a comprehensive edit to remove anything that doesn't apply to travel. You'd be surprised by how often we get RFPs with questions focused on things like manufacturing specifications!
- If publishing a timeline in your RFP, make sure it's realistic. We all have high hopes at the beginning of a large project. The RFP process takes longer than you think—and that's before considering internal communications and other projects on your plate. In this case, give you and your team some leeway. Think of a practical time frame your company can hit, then pad it with an additional week. It's always better to exceed expectations, than to play catch up, right?
Is this your first time creating a RFP for travel management? Check out these additional tips and tricks:
- Don't be nervous to ask for RFP guidance or ideas from TMCs. Being well-versed in answering RFPs, they know the commonly asked questions, specific tips, and even topics you might not have considered along the way. Talking with someone else in the industry might also help you align your goals and motives for your RFP.
- Ask for a few good questions from each TMC. This helps you understand what is important overall in the industry. Plus, this technique usually provides insight into the company's value propositions. It's an easy way to create questions for your RFP, gain insight into perspective TMCs, and even weed out a few that don't align.
- Ask industry colleagues to recycle their old RFPs. They will understand the time and energy it takes to create one from scratch. While you're at it, ask them for additional tips or recommendations.
During the travel management RFP process
- Remember that price is important, but not the bottom line. There's a reason why proposals are more than just a pricing sheet. Budget is important, but if it's at the cost of limited support or ineffective communication, is it really worth it? In some cases, you might find yourself going out to bid in a year or two if you don't examine these other important factors. Instead, try looking at your corporate travel from a holistic view. Quality service and support, vendor relationships, additional partnerships, reporting, risk management support, etc., should all be considered when determining the right fit for your company.
- During the process, ask additional questions. If something doesn't make sense in an RFP or looks different from other companies, don't be afraid to ask. The company will be more than happy to explain what they're offering and any additional benefits for your company. What may originally look like a negative, may actually be a positive. You would have never known if you didn't ask.
- Stay communicative about the timeline and if there are any delays. Things don't usually go as planned when it comes to big projects like this, right? Especially if there are multiple departments involved or executive approval. It's often easier to just be upfront about changes in the timeline and communicate realistic dates. If not, you can expect follow-up calls and emails from the various TMCs trying to understand the delay.
After the travel management RFP process
How exciting! You've selected your TMC! They should now be working with you on the implementation process.
Post interview/evaluation with the TMCs you didn't select. This step is often overlooked by both companies and TMCs. It gives you a chance to explain why you didn't select their services, but also can help to benefit your future RFPs.
The travel management proposal process may be a worthwhile and rewarding practice for an organization seeking to improve their travel program. Starting with an internal evaluation of your company's needs and expectations will prepare you to engage with TMCs. In the process, you may find that a standard proposal or RFI provides the insight and direction you need to make the right decision for your company, or identify that you have the basis for a formal RFP.
If you have any additional questions about the travel management RFP process or Christopherson's consultative approach and advanced solutions (utilize tip #3, right?), please contact our sales team.
Bonus: Download our travel management RFP template to use as a starting place. Just remember to edit and adjust to the needs of your company:


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Morrissey is a man never far from the headlines. At least this year some of them have been for his music, thanks to the well-received World Peace Is None Of Your Business released a few months ago. In truth though many came not just to hear recent songs but also had fingers crossed that some of his older tracks, both solo and with The Smiths, might be played at last.
Anna Calvi played support, eschewing subtlety in the cavernous venue, treating early arrivals to songs like Eliza, Blackout and Desire, evoking not only have the often compared PJ Harvey but also Siouxsie Sioux. A powerful rendition of Love Won't Be Leaving proved the standout, Calvi truly inhabits this song as her powerhouse guitar pyrotechnics are ably supported by her band.
After a series of video clips, including one of Morrissey's own songs (The Bullfighter Dies), Morrissey arrived to a still of the Queen of England with upraised fingers. Launching into The Queen Is Dead, the imagery continued with images of Will & Kate captioned United King-dumb, as his band, wearing F**k Harvest Records t-shirts gave able support. Subtle it was not. However the music just about measured up, delivering fine renditions of Suedehead, Istanbul and I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris, Boz Boorer playing weedy trumpet on the latter.
But the night was at its best on the slower tracks. The exhumed, long forgotten by most Yes, I Am Blind was delivered with emotion, with Boorer providing acoustic guitar. However these moments when the intensity dropped were not appreciated by all, many choosing to chatter through sensitive renditions of Smiler With Knife and Mountjoy. The night culminated with what has almost become his signature song – Meat Is Murder. An intense version of an already intense song was made more visceral by the accompanying film of animal cruelty. Again, not a subtle message, but a somewhat effective one. The set ended with Speedway, which overcame a decidedly strange interlude to culminate in the drummer literally smashing his drums all over the stage.
An encore of Asleep left not a dry eye amongst the hardcore, while Everyday Is Like Sunday was a celebratory ending. If it felt like a lap of honour that maybe that's because it was. Although at times in danger of drowning in his own (self) references, the concert wont have pleased everyone but it was never supposed to. Anachronistic, self-pitying and controversial, Morrissey is never dull and who knows what's in store for him next?
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We moved to Bradenton in February 2016 from the Chicago area and are enjoying the warm winters and even the hot summers. West Bradenton Baptist was the second church we attended when we arrived, and we became members after a few weeks.
Soon, we were attending the Life Group I am now leading. In the time that I've led the group, it's been exciting to have grown in my knowledge of the Word, not only as it applies to me, but also hearing new perspectives from others.
If you are new to the church or have never attended a Life Group, then we invite you to join us. Whether you are a Bible scholar or a new believer, or you maybe someone who has never attended a church, come. You are most welcome.
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- Filing (metalworking), a material removal process in manufacturing
- Nail file, a tool used to gently grind down and shape the edges of finger- and toenails
- An arranged collection of documents
- Filing (legal), submitting a document to the clerk of a court
- Computer file, a resource for storing information
- file URI scheme
- file (command), a Unix program for determining the type of data contained in a computer file
- File system, a method of storing and organizing computer files and their data
- Files by Google, an Android app
Other usesEdit
- File (formation), a single column of troops one in front of the other
- File (chess), a column of the chessboard
- Filé powder, a culinary ingredient used in Cajun and Creole cooking
- Filé (band), a Cajun musical ensemble from Louisiana, U.S
- Filè, a class of Irish poets
- Electronic Language International Festival, an art and technology festival held yearly in São Paulo, Brazil
See alsoEdit
- Jake Files (born 1972), a member of the Arkansas State Senate
- File folder, a folder for holding loose papers
- Filing cabinet or file cabinet
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Terrick John Williams painting sets 144,000 World Record
Sold for more than six times the artist's previous highest value, the artwork auctioned at Bonhams
The top lot at yesterday's (April 22) 19th Century Paintings auction at Bonhams was Evening - Concarneau by Terrick John Williams, sold for 144,000.
The remarkable sale was more than six times the previousWorld Record for the artist at auction.
Williams painted several views of this harbour, with this work being an excellent example of his early, large-scale scenes.
Elsewhere, a female figure study by John Constable with a hidden history sold for four times it pre-sale estimate to make 24,000.
A cutting from the Times of 1972 recounts how the drawing was discovered in the Ridley Colbourne album after it was bought by William Darby.
Evening - Concarneau by Terrick John Williams, sold for 144,000 (Click to enlarge)
When Darby was looking through the album, the previously hidden drawing came to light hidden underneath an invitation to a Royal Academy dinner.
He suspected that the drawing may have been covered up by a previous Victorian owner of the album because of its 'sensitive' nude subject matter.
The work was discovered by a Bonhams specialist at a valuation day in Cornwall, and was estimated to fetch 4,000-6,000.
And an interesting Portrait of a Gentleman with an unknown identity by George Dawe (British 1781-1829) was the subject of fiercely competitive bidding,
Incredibly, it finally sold for 43,200 against a pre-sale estimate of just 4,000-6,000.
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Chinese Pharmaceutical GMP Regulations Examined by Access China Management Consulting in New Guide Available at MarketPublishers.com
16 Jul 2012 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – China possesses a fourth population in the world and has one of the largest drug markets round the world. By 2011, sales on the Chinese drug market have reached RMB 1550 billion (about US$246 billion), an increase of 7.08 fold over 2000 level.
A series of factors, such as an increasingly ageing population, accelerating growth of urban population as well as expansion of healthcare covering urban and rural will grow the Chinese drug market with a growth rate over 25 percent per annum in next three years. China is expected to become the second largest drug market in the world by 2015.
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