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(CBS) - In the world of sports, stars are usually born not made. Some players come to play with natural gifts that their competitors just can't match. In the world of high school basketball, no one is as gifted as Mamadou Ndiaye. The 17-year-old junior stands tall at 7-feet-5-inches, easily the tallest basketball player in the country - professional or otherwise.
The towering Ndiaye hails from Senegal, where he was discovered by scouts in 2010. Even though he is two inches taller than even the largest NBA players, Ndiaye plays for a small, private school in California - the Huntington Beach Brethren Christian School.
"Right now his game is basically catch, turn, drop-step, dunk," says coach Jon Bahnsen. "But this kid's going to play professionally someday. The minute Mamadou enrolled I became a much better basketball coach."
At his young age, Ndiaye is still developing. But even with his raw skillset, he averages 22.9 points and 13.2 rebounds a game. At his height, the 17-year-old is basically impossible to defend.
It is equally impossible for a high schooler that large to stay under the radar, and Ndiaye has reportedly been approached by Guiness World Records to determine if he is officially the tallest high school basketball player in the world.
The story of how a lanky Senegalese kid came to play ball in California is a murky one. Ndiaye is at his second high school in two years. The first, Simi Valley Stoneridge Prep, helped Ndiaye get a student visa as well as a physical exam, which discovered he had a large tumor in his pituitary gland. The disorder may account for his oversized growth, but could also lead to complications including blindness.
The school was unable to afford treatment for Ndiaye's condition. But a charity drive was able to amass the needed funds, and a married couple who lives near Brethren Christian became Ndiaye's legal guardians.
The family has remained unnamed, and according to coach Bahnsen, their only goal is for Ndiaye to have the life of a normal high schooler. When he's not imposing his will on the court, Ndiaye can be seen riding his oversized bike around town, and reportedly has become a big fan of Chinese food.


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November's seasonally adjusted annual rate of light vehicle sales climbed 1.2% year-over-year, to 17.5 million units, and that benefitted car manufacturers heavy with sport-utility vehicles in their product lineup.
"The car-to-SUV ratio, on the monthly sales, were about 70% light trucks, SUVs, van, and pickups, and only 30% cars," Edmunds Data Strategy Manager Jeremy Acevedo told Auto Finance News. "We're seeing companies like Chrysler, who a few years ago made the transition to being an SUV- and truck-heavy lineup, lean on their Jeep and Ram brands. That's put them ahead of the pack as far as sales go."
While monthly sales at Fiat Chrysler increased 17%, many of the largest OEMs saw sales drop. New-car sales at Nissan, which is grappling with the arrest of the company's Global Chairman Carlos Ghosn, dropped 18.7% in November, exceeding both Edmunds and Cox Automotive sales projections of 16.3% and 15.4% declines, respectively.
"Nissan has a twofold issue: their transition to SUVs hasn't been as smooth as other automakers' — the transition for a traditionally car-heavy automaker has been tough," Acevedo said. "Nissan's incentive spending has been pretty high. Average incentive spending for the industry is $3,976, for Nissan they're above that at $4,556."
Meanwhile, fleet sales were the primary driver for Kia and Subaru's year-over-year sales increases of 1.8% and 9.8%, respectively, Acevedo said.
"Industry-wide we've seen a lot more fleet sales than we have in the past, but I do think that's sustaining these growth numbers a bit," he said. "A lot of automakers would see an even steeper year-over-year decline if there weren't fleet numbers buoying their sales in 2018."

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Panthers Score 3 In 2nd, Beat Islanders 5-1Reilly Smith, Aleksander Barkov and Aaron Ekblad all scored in the second period to lead the Florida Panthers to a 5-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
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The Blonds show what is arguably one of the most fun and innovative collections each NY Fashion Week. Season after season, no one else produces such over the top amazing looks, that find a home on red carpets and concert stages around the world.
Preciosa crystals were also featured, along with bondage belts and accessories form new collaborator CreepyYeha.
This season's phenomenal nail look from longtime Blonds collaborators CND was inspired by the theme of good vs evil, and "Lucifer as a powerful woman". Frescos, Red spikes, and studs made frequent appearances, in both the nail art and clothing.
The outstanding nails featured crystals, spikes, flames, crocodile print, heavenly frescos, CND Shellac Gel Polish, and suede.
"The whole story starts with Lucifer as a female. A strong powerful female, burning in the fire, finding the melted, molten marble, protecting herself with armor, and finding her spikes and her crystals"
The complete show's worth of nails took the CND team over 400 hours to complete!
Sky high hair do's by ORIBE topped off models' looks:
While longtime Blonds collaborator Kabuku once again provided a bold makeup look for the show:
Kabuki finishing Daphne Guinness' makeup.
Daphne's body suit, by The Blonds.
The accessories are always just as fun as the clothes.
Daphne Guinness, who performed during the show.
The finished nail look:
Lil Kim backstage after the show:
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Also located in the Coiner House is a museum, genealogy research library, and an extensive archive of historical material relating to Clarke County and the northern Shenandoah Valley.
CCHA also owns the Burwell-Morgan Mill, a fully operational 18th century grist mill located in nearby Millwood, Virginia. Our volunteer millers grind a variety of grains as well as give tours of this historic site every Saturday from May through November. (The mill is closed from after Thanksgiving through the end of April).
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Tyrannosaurus rex
- Name Meaning: "Tyrant lizard"
- Habitat: Western North America
- Length: 40 ft12m
- Weight: 9 tons9,000 kg
- Stance: Biped
- Diet: Flesh and bone
- Age: Late Cretaceous, 68-66 million years ago
Among the largest carnivores to have ever stalked the planet, Tyrannosaurus was one fearsome dinosaur. Tyrannosaurus fossils have shown toothmarks that could have only been made by their own kind, though we've never seen a T. rex family feud at Jurassic World!
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Tyrannosaurus could bite with a force of over 12,800 pounds5,800 kgs!


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Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 8 Preview: Michael J. Fox and Ricky Gervais Join Larry in NYC
Curb Your Enthusiasm returns this Summer and in this behind-the-scenes look at the new season, we get a peek at what Larry David's been up to. He's following up the Seinfeld reunion by bringing the whole show across the country to NYC. The change in scenery means a fresh crop of guest stars including Rosie O'Donnell, Michael J. Fox, and a currently cameo-happy Ricky Gervais. Red Sox fans should also be ready to open up some old wounds, since Bill Buckner makes an appearance. The crew will stay on the East Coast for a number of episodes, but don't worry, he'll be back up to his antics in LA during the season as well. Some of you are ready to see Curb Your Enthusiasm canceled, but perhaps this pret-ty pret-ty funny preview will change your mind. Check it out and let us know what you think!


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This Russell Stover Orange Cream Pumpkin is a nice surprise. I like the combination of light sparkling orange and dark chocolate in this new variation of the brand's filled holiday chocolates. The cream is not the consistency I expected, quite a bit like the nougat of a Milky Way infused with a sweet citrus flavor. The thin dark chocolate shell blends really nicely with the orange without dominating the delicate central flavor.
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After Note: There are so many unique flavors to this Russell Stover line of filled holiday chocolates, and they range from pretty disgusting to incredibly delicious. Here is the growing list of reviews of these innovative candies.
Russell Stover Chocolate Wedding Cake in White Chocolate
Russell Stover Lemon Cake in Dark Chocolate
Russell Stover Birthday Cake in Milk Chocolate
Russell Stover Carrot Cake in White Chocolate
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Soy Drinks to be Fastest Growing Category in Overall US Soy Products Market, Reports Canadean
01 Aug 2012 • by Natalie Aster
During 2011 - 2016, soy drinks are expected to be the fastest growing category in the overall soy products market in the US. Overall, growth rates in individual segments will follow the trend, implying no major change in market composition, according to the new report "The Future of the Soy Products Market in the US, to 2016" by Canadean.
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- Detailed category coverage of 3 product segments that include: soy milk and cream, soy drinks and soy desserts;
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This is the third, and final, installment of a three-part series reflecting on my experience as a first-year teacher in an inner-city public school. While each part stands alone it would be in your best interest to take a moment to read about my reality check and my thoughts on being white.
This post was supposed to go live at 5:00 AM this morning. However, I did not remember that until I received a text message this afternoon from Theocult's devoted curator asking me if I was submitting something today. It seems fitting that a post about success would come on the flip side of slight disorganization, forgetfulness, and missed deadlines.
Tomorrow is my last day of school for this year. I began a countdown at the beginning of May with my students (judge me if you want, but sometimes that stupid paper chain gave me just enough motivation to make it through one more day). Like a marathon runner, there is little else that I am focused on at the moment aside from getting to the finish line, which happens to be the bell at 3:00 pm tomorrow. It would be safe to say that my experience during the last fourteen weeks has been a boot camp of sorts. I mean, none of my professors in college or the overpriced textbooks I bought ever told me what to do when a student calls you a "stupid ass teacher bitch" after being told to get in line (he went to the office and was sent back to class after lunch) and none of our case studies ever included the appropriate way to respond when the teacher gets injured while breaking up a fight but doesn't have anyone to cover her class for another hour (I read a story while intermittently crying due to the throbbing in my hand). Did I mention that I teach first grade? To say that I was unprepared to step into the chaos I found myself in is an understatement. There is little about this scenario that would allow for most people to be successful. Everyday I have been asking the question: "What does it mean to be successful in this context." For me, the answer quickly became survival.
I am a perfectionist. My therapist would say that I have "unrelenting standards." The bar that I hold for myself far exceeds anything that anyone else could hold over me and, frankly, failure is not something I have experienced frequently in my life. That might sound arrogant and it is. My perceived success has always allowed me to hold an upper hand in my mind when I measure myself against others (which happens far more frequently than I care to admit). Although, in the end I am really not seeking to judge those around me as much as I am trying to prove to myself that I have the worth and value that I can be so quick to call into question. I thrive on the praise of men (and women), often seeking worldly success over resting in God's favor.
As I stated in my first post of this series, I had grand illusions about my ability to enter into this teaching position and experience immediate success. I was not naïve enough to think that there wouldn't be a learning curve; I just didn't anticipate a complete nosedive. It has not been a pretty scene. I cried every single day for the first two months, often in front of my students. I felt pangs of anxiety every morning as I drove to work. I frantically submitted applications for any other job other than the one I was doing. Even the things I am generally good at, like planning and organizing, were turned upside down. What made all of this even worse was feeling like I was being "beaten" by kids (trust me, feeling powerless over a group of children is horrible). I have felt embarrassed, humiliated, and ashamed but more than anything I have felt like a failure – to God, my students, my Principal, my fellow teachers, and every person that ever believed I would be successful in life. My ego has been shattered.
Additionally, there is a lot of pressure on teachers in public schools and I feel that pressure daily. What is so heavy about the weight placed on teachers is the very small amount of control that most teachers actually have in regard to the standards they are being measured by. There are few occupations where your success is so intertwined with the success of others and you have to give 100% of yourself all day, everyday. In the realm of public education, it is easy to set up a definition of success that is based on the outcomes and expectations of others with little to no consideration for the teacher as a person or the context in which he or she may be working in.
At some point I began to gain some perspective. The Psalms helped a lot as I poured out my soul to God, finding the ancient words I needed but could not seem to verbalize on my own. Maybe my ego being shattered wasn't the worst thing to happen. Maybe it was actually the best thing. I entered my classroom expecting that my goal was to see my students lives transformed when in reality it was my life that needed to be transformed. Through the crushing of my ego, God graciously and kindly allowed my definitions of success to die so that He could lead me into a greater success than something to be measured in accolades and awards – the success of walking in humble dependence upon His sustaining grace.
I don't know much about how the military works, but it seems to me like the point of boot camp is to get a person to a breaking point so they are ready to be rebuilt into who they need to become. These last fourteen weeks were one ongoing breaking point after another. Each perceived strength I thought I possessed was called into question. Every philosophy and ideology was revisited. Every ounce of self-reliance was crushed. I was broken and I survived. That's about as good an ending as I can imagine right now.
I have never considered survival – or even finishing – to be all that great of an accomplishment. I always lived under the mantra of "Do It To It, Be The Best." In my former definition, anything below the best was considered failure. This definition left me exhausted, self-righteous, and unwilling to attempt things much beyond my comfort zone. I may not be the worst teacher but I am a far cry from "Teacher of the Year." A more accurate title might be "Teacher Who Survived Part of the Year" and I am okay with that. This year was about survival. Next year will probably be about something else and hopefully within three to five years I might find myself living, and possibly even flourishing, in the classroom. But, it will all be rooted in a definition of success that is founded upon brokenness. In the end, I have come to learn that there is nothing that enables greater success than humility and dependence on the One who gives and takes away.
In conclusion to this series, I want to return to a lingering question presented in my first post. I accepted a teaching position to have my question answered once and for all as to whether or not I made the right decision not to enter the classroom ten years ago. The answer is yes and no. Yes, I made the right decision to follow God into ten years of healing, service, and what I otherwise call "the scenic route." But no, I was wrong when I came to the conclusion that the public school system was not the place for me. In spite of my complete failure, I feel more confident than ever that this is the realm in which God has called me to be a part of. I will be returning to a yet-to-be-determined urban classroom next school year and plan to begin coursework for my Master's in Guidance Counseling in 2015. Thank you for sharing in this small part of my journey with me. Blessings, Vanessa


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Chef Ming Tsai Makes $10 Dish His Kids Love
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'How Low Can You Go'
The challenge: Feed a group of four for less than $10. Bonus points for dishes that seem more expensive. All Things Considered will talk to the creators of some of the favorites and may feature them on the radio.
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Get the recipe for chicken-and-corn fried rice with lemon spinach.
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For NPR's "How Low Can You Go" family supper challenge, some of the nation's best cooks have each agreed to come up with a budget-conscious, delicious meal for a family of four. The hitch? The meal must cost less than $10 — and the cheaper the better.
Ming Tsai, who owns the Blue Ginger restaurant in Wellesley, Mass., has a large following thanks to his Simply Ming cooking show on public television, his series of popular cookbooks and his line of cookware sold at Target.
Tsai grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and says his Chinese family cooked and ate together. That stirred his interest in cooking.
"I always was, still am and will be hungry," Tsai tells NPR's Michele Norris. "And that's why I was always in the kitchen. I would literally, at age 3 and 4 ... hang out in the kitchen hoping that one of my parents or grandparents would throw me a scrap. ... And I always wanted, just like my children now, wanted to get a knife into my hand as soon as I could, and just fell in love with the smell, the sound, the sizzle, everything that I still love about cooking."
For the NPR challenge, Tsai cooked a meal of chicken-and-corn fried rice on top of a spinach salad, because he says the variety of ingredients gives the dish a mix of temperatures and textures.
He says fried rice is very close to his heart because it was the first dish he ever cooked by himself. One day when he was 10 years old, family friends stopped by his house when his parents were away. Instead of asking the guests, "How are you?", Tsai followed Chinese custom and asked, "Are you hungry?" The couple said they were starved, so he told them he'd make fried rice.
"Well, that's great and dandy, but I've never made a fried rice before," Tsai says. "But I've seen my grandparents and parents make it, so I'm like, 'I can do it.' So I chopped my garlic and ginger. Every good Chinese household has leftover rice from the Chinese restaurant. I had scrambled the eggs, I put it all together. They loved it, and that really hooked me. And I realized then that you can make people happy through food."
Tsai says his chicken-and-corn fried rice dish, which by his calculation costs $9.68 to make, is good for you because of the protein from the eggs and chicken, and because it contains spinach.
"But most important — because of the garlic, the ginger powder and the onions — it's got great flavor," Tsai says. "My kids will eat it, and that's the litmus test if your kid will eat it."
Chicken-And-Corn Fried Rice With Lemon Spinach
Serves 4
1 pound ground chicken
2 eggs
1 large yellow onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ginger powder
2 ears of corn when in season, or 1 bag frozen (12 ounces)
1/2 (10 ounces) bag spinach (washed, spun dry, de-stemmed, leaves torn)
2 tablespoons naturally brewed soy sauce
Juice of 1 lemon
4 cups cold, cooked long-grain rice, brown and white combination, preferably day-old so it's nice and dry*
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Canola oil
Heat a wok or large saute pan over medium-high heat. Lightly coat with oil. When oil shimmers add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and brown, breaking up any large chunks with wooden spoon or spatula. Remove chicken to a plate. Add about 1/2-inch oil to wok and allow to heat; add eggs, which will puff up. Cook scrambled eggs and remove to a paper towel-lined plate. If necessary, add more oil to wok to lightly coat, then add onions, garlic, and powdered ginger, and cook until nicely caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add corn, rice, chicken and egg, and toss to combine. Add naturally brewed soy sauce, toss to combine, and check for seasoning. Place mound of raw spinach in center of four dinner plates. Drizzle with lemon juice and season. Top with fried rice to cover. Enjoy!
*Alternatively, if you're not cooking rice the day before, place the cooked rice in a single layer on a sheet tray, and place in freezer to cool and dry.
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Singapore, a unique City-State, has much to offer. Benefiting from an outstanding location at the crossroad of the Middle East, Asia and Australia, the "Lion City" has become one of most modern and creative city in the world. Make the most of your 3-day visit in November.
A modern landmark : Marina Bay
A visit to Marina Bay is guaranteed to bombard your senses. With land reclamation works starting only in the 1970s, the transformation of the area has been nothing short of a miracle.
Architectural masterpieces
Marvel at the collection of architectural icons that dot the impressive skyline, or brag about having seen some of the best views in the world from Sands SkyPark® at Marina Bay Sands®, designed by no less than the renowned architect Moshe Safdie.
Want a nature fix? Pop over to the 101-hectare Gardens by the Bay. Revel in the spectacular views from the Supertree Grove amid lush gardens. Escape from the tropical heat at the cooled conservatories or let the kids splash about at the Children's Garden.
Dizzy by the sights of a nautical vision in the distance? That's just the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore designed to receive the newer generation of larger cruise liners.
New city living
Expect to see power suits and briefcases while joggers pound the pavement and cyclists whiz by alfresco cafes. You are as likely to find people who come here to work as people who call Marina Bay their home.
If you're feeling cowed by the skyscrapers, walk along the scenic waterfront promenade decorated with artistic sculptures that lead you right to the water's edge of Marina Reservoir, where you'll probably come across kite flyers, dragon boat races, even musical performances.
And this is all just another ordinary day at Marina Bay.
Want to know more ? Just go to www.yoursingapore.com/en.html
10 reasons to visit Singapore
Benefiting from an outstanding location at the crossroad of the Middle East, Asia and Australia, the "Lion City" has become one of most modern and creative city in the world. In addition to the show, find out 10 good reasons to visit Singapore.


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I never thought I'd truly fall in love with a country such as Netherlands, but it happened. The people here remind me of Finnish people, but more open minded and accepting.
I'm studying at the Hague University of Applied Sciences, and I'm attending a project called European Project Semester. This year's project is to create a smartphone application that helps art students and young artists to promote and sell their art. We've decided to create an application that lets the user talk to pieces of art, such as statues and paintings. When the user gets close to a piece of art he gets a message from it and can start having a conversation. Each art piece has artificial intelligence, meaning they can learn from the conversations they have.
In my spare time I mostly hang out with my newly found friends, making food, going to parks and to the beach or with our school project. It is very easy to get around the Hague because of the bike lanes that are everywhere, and if there isn't one you can just cycle among the cars without the fear of road rage. The public transportation is also very functional.
Me and a couple of buddies also did some traveling around Europe. First we went to Belgium, and spent time in Brussels and also Bruges, a medieval trading post on northern Belgium. Then after that we went to see Vienna, Prague and Krakow. It is very easy to get around central Europe with either a bus or a train. We usually use the bus, as it is way cheaper compared to train or airplane, with some exceptions.
Studying in the Netherlands feels, for the most part, the same as Finland. Dutch people kept telling me that apparently the education system in Finland is perfect and their system is trying to replicate what's happening in Finland . Although I did not get to see the whole picture, I don't think it differs that much from Finland's education system.
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When Atlético Madrid beat Eibar 3-1 this past Saturday, they did so with the average age in the starting XI being roughly 23 years-old.
Although Fernando Torres' 100th career goal stole the headlines on the day, the game solidified the fact that José Giménez and Saúl Ñíguez are showing fans of los Rojiblancos that the future's looking bright.
We at AtléticoFans.com ranked both the Uruguayan and the Spaniard with a score of seven for their winning performance and for stepping up with Diego Godín, Filipe Luís, and Juanfran all suspended.
Pundits and fans pointed to the suspensions of key players as a cause for alarm, predicting that if Eibar could pull an upset, it would be now. It sure looked like that was in the cards after Saul made a mistake that resulted in Eibar's Keko Gontán to score the first goal of the day.
However, after that, Giménez would score a header and Saúl, the midfielder turned center-back to make up for the absences, also used his noggin to put Atleti up 2-1. His ability to bounce-back from a mistake that reduces your confidence shows the quality and mental strength the 21 year old has.
The former Atlético Madrid B player has been used more regularly in La Liga this season, being capped 17 times, and with 15 games left in the Primera, he can certainly surpass his 24 games played last season. He is currently ranked second among all the more regularly used midfielders per Squawka.com:
Squawka ranks everyone based on their 'Performance Score,' combining their attack, defense and possession actions on the field into an algorithm. In addition to Saul's Performance Score rank, he's first in his Defensive Actions with a rank of 168.
It is that aspect of his game that Diego Simeone loves, but perhaps the only thing stopping him from being a regular as opposed to a semi-regular starter is his poor -60 possession rating. Look for the Spaniard to try to improve his passing and through balls as he continues to progress in the engine room.
Nonetheless, the midfielder has made his mark on the scoresheet this season with six goals and two helpers across all competitions, surpassing his totals last year, and in the process getting endorsed by Spanish expert Guillem Balague to progress to even greater heights:
He will be in a couple of years one of the top midfielders in Europe https://t.co/RaeACwnfvc
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) January 12, 2016
Saúl aside, his partner for the Eibar match has also elevated his play this campaign. Giménez shared center-back duties with Miranda last season, which could be why the Brazilian headed to Inter Milan this past summer, and truly trumped his teammate's total score:
Moving onto the current campaign, both Uruguayans have obviously topped the defense corps, but the 21 year old center-back has eight more blocked shots than his compatriot:
Both players surely feed off one another, as the pairing are arguably the best in Europe today. However, Simeone isn't the only one who is developing the player, as Godín also offers his leadership and tactical IQ to help his younger peer, and with the older of the two looking to be at the Vicente Calderón for life, Giménez will continue to learn from him for seasons to come.
As February rolls on and the ending stretch of the season comes up, los Rojiblancos will need both Saúl and Giménez to continue their stellar form. The youngsters could become staples for the Madrid side for years to come, and adding silverware to their young careers will surely have the badge grow on their hearts even more.
How impressed have you been with Saúl and Giménez this season? Could they be future captain material?


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This 2016 1kg Year of the Monkey Silver Coin is the 9th design in the Lunar Series II, and an exciting addition to Provident Metals' offerings of Perth Mint products. Each coin contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver and is eligible to be placed into Precious Metals IRAs, as they are backed and certified by Australia's Perth Mint.
The reverse portrays two monkeys – an adult and a baby – perched upon a peach tree branch. The baby has a peach in its right hand. In the Chinese culture, peaches represent a long, healthy life. "Year of the Monkey" and a symbol meaning "monkey" are also engraved.
The official start of the Year of the Monkey is Feb. 8, 2016. People born during that lunar year are said to be intelligent, witty, optimistic, and adventurous. The Lunar calendar, based on the Chinese Zodiac, is a 12-year cycle featuring 12 different animals. The monkey is the 9th animal in this cycle.
The obverse, common to all the coins in the series, features a right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II, who just surpassed her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria, as the longest reigning British Monarch. Inscriptions of "ELIZABETH II", "AUSTRALIA", "2016", and the coin's weight, metal purity and denomination encircle the portrait.
This Sovereign Mint coin is legal tender in Australia and guaranteed to possess one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Due to the coin's worldwide recognition, high-quality production, and unique design, Year of the Monkey 1kg silver coins are perfect options to increase the value of your Silver Bullion collection.
Individual coins will ship in a plastic capsule for optimal protection. Each silver coin is produced in Uncirculated Condition and will be shipped in the exact condition it was received from the mint.
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Are Your Annotations Distracting Your Viewers?
How annoying is it when you are on the internet and your computer starts allowing pop-ups on your screen? I'll tell you, REALLY ANNOYING. As someone who had a virus on their computer for months, I hate when I have to constantly close screens just so I can read or watch what I need to. After I finally got around to fixing my virus I remembered that pop-up free Internet surfing is much less stressful. So Youtubers, why am I babbling about pop-ups, viruses and clear screen vision? I will tell you, because no one likes to be watching a Youtube video and have annotations popping up distracting them from the video they thought they wanted to watch.
Understanding Annotations
Everyone uses annotations and call-to-actions in their videos, and if you don't you should. They are a great way to reinforce information or to make it easy to direct your viewers to subscribe or visit your next video. They are also eye catching and easy to use. They are a great resource that you should absolutely be utilizing if you currently do not.
With all of that power comes great responsibility, I know Spiderman's Uncle Ben said that but superhero lessons can translate to the life of a Youtuber too. Annotations are a great resource but you must use them carefully and thoughtfully. You do not want them to be in the way of something more important in your video. You want them to add to your video, not distract from it.
Think about framework
When you put an annotation in your video think about the framing of your video. Where are you, where are your highlighted objects, how can an annotation fit properly among all these other things. You don't want to block yourself or important objects in your shot, but an annotation is important and you don't want it to be camouflaged in the background. You want to make it POP without distracting the audience from what's most important, you.
So now your thinking, "how am I ever going to find a spot where an annotation looks good enough to make my viewers want to click on it but not too good so that it distracts from the content of my video?" Well, lucky for you there are simple things you can remember when deciding proper placement for an annotation.
Areas Your Annotation May Be Blocked
You must think about how your viewers watch your videos. Are they using desktops, tablets, or their phones. In todays day you must assume that your viewers are watching on all devices. When you place annotations you should consider the different features of all those devises. The bottom third of the frame will get blocked from ad overlay online. On a mobile device the progress bar appears in the lower third, which will cover any content that you put there. The upper right is another place that is not great to put an annotation because of mobile devices. The menu features come down in the upper right of the video which will again, block content that you have there. Now remember that Youtube features have changed many times in the past and will probably change in the future. Just make sure that you are aware of the the changes and you are mindful of them when you create an annotation.
It is a good rule never to place anything in the middle of your frame. The middle of the screen is where you should be, not a text box, or a clickable pop-up. If it is not the main focus of your video then it should not be in the middle of the frame. It is very distracting for your viewers to see something in the middle of the frame. It gives the impression that their view is being blocked. It would be similar to a really tall person is sitting in front of you at a play. You have to move side-to-side to get a better view of the stage. You definitely don't want your audience to feel as though they are trying to see around something to properly see you and your content.
How To Best Place An Annotation
The safest place to put an annotation is in the upper left or upper center of your frame. There is nothing in those areas that will block content, and they are also eye capturing. Putting something in the corner will easily draw the eyes of your viewers. The eye naturally scans the frame from left to right and starting from the top moving down. It is smart and safe to put something in the upper left. You can be almost positive that it will not be missed. The center is also great, especially when you just want to put a few words or a short sentence. If it is a big image or a lot of words it will run down the frame and awkwardly creep into the center. That will look weird and unpleasing to the eye. The top center is a place that probably won't be overlooked, just make sure if you put something there it isn't too big.
Use annotations, but use them wisely. If you are reading this and you're remembering a past video where you may have made mistakes, don't worry. It's never too late. You can always go back and fix your old videos. You should always be working to make your channel the strongest collection of videos possible.


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I'm trying to make an online survey and wouldn't want to use a simple mail-to form in HTML, so I tried using PHP. I am using web space from my university, and the webmaster was telling me that I had to convert my file to CGI script by entering some kind of command on the first line of the .php file. I was trying but I can't even open the .php file; some window does open but then it shuts down immediately.
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We're looking for the following Post-Production roles to assist in a student film, starting immediately.
Sound Editor
Sound Designer
Here are some links to rough cuts. Note no sound is sync, extremely low quality upload, no grading, flat profile.
password: uts_stray
Access to a sound studio can be provided if needed.
The positions are unpaid, but you will be provided with credited role in the film and any material for professional portfolios, or anything else that you might think you require.
If you know of other possible candidates who may be interested in the role, feel free to forward on this message.
Some information about the project:
Title: STRAY
A drama about a disenfranchised teen fed up with his mundane situation. Two brothers offer an opportunity to live in the fast lane, however a botched home robbery sparks the realisation that his new lease on life may come with certain consequences.
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- President Donald Trump's approval rating has jumped four points since special counsel Robert Mueller's indictments.
- His approval rating, as tracked by Gallup, is still far lower than other past presidents at this stage of an administration.
- But it shows, as one expert said, that his support is "stable."
President Donald Trump has watched his Gallup approval jump by four points since special counsel Robert Mueller's indictments on Monday.
On Thursday, Trump's approval rating hit 38% in Gallup — still far lower than past presidents at this young stage of a presidency, but a substantial increase from the 34% he was at following the massive news from Mueller's Russia probe.
Over that same time, Trump's disapproval rating decreased from 62% to 58%.
Earlier this week, in a Gallup poll released Monday, Trump sank to the lowest approval rating of his presidency — 33%. That poll was conducted partially before news of the indictments came out.
"Since Manafort indictment, Gallup went from 34-62 Trump approval spread to 38-58 today," Kyle Kondik of the University of Virginia Center for Politics tweeted. "That's still bad but can't say it really hurt him."
"And let me just reemphasize – Trump's approval is very weak, and I doubt his weakness is that overstated," he added. "But also stable."
Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on 12 counts. Manafort's former business associate and a member of the Trump orbit, Rick Gates, was also indicted. Both men pleaded not guilty on Monday.
Additionally, in charges unsealed on Monday, it was revealed that George Papadopoulos, a foreign-policy adviser to Trump's campaign in early 2016, pleaded guilty to making false statements to the FBI regarding contacts connected to Russian government officials.
Responding to the news, Trump insisted there was "NO COLLUSION," and called Papadopoulos a "young, low level volunteer … who has already proven to be a liar."
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Iqaluit duo's Northwest Passage ski trek nears end
Two siblings from Iqaluit are nearing the end of a 3,000-kilometre kite-ski trek through the Northwest Passage.
Eric McNair-Landy, 26, and his sister Sarah, 25, have been skiing — and using kites to help move them along — on the route of the Arctic passage since late March, when they departed from Tuktoyaktuk, N.W.T. and headed east.
Friday was the siblings' 76th day of travel. By Thursday, they had crossed the Fury and Hecla straits and landed on Baffin Island, about 150 kilometres north of Igloolik, Nunavut.
"We were able to do 130 kilometres that first day, which was great. We had perfect winds and we were just able to cover a lot of ground," Sarah McNair-Landry told CBC News on Thursday.
McNair-Landry said she and her brother hope to cross Baffin Island and reach their final destination — Pond Inlet, Nunavut — within the next two weeks.
"If we have good winds, we could make it as fast as possibly seven days. If we have no wind at all we're about, from here, 11 days of skiing," she said.
"So hopefully in the next 11 days we'll get some good winds and make it there in about a week."
Encountered challenges
The McNair-Landrys, who are aiming to become the first to kite-ski the Northwest Passage, said they are excited to be on Baffin Island, the final leg of their trek.
In the past few weeks, the siblings have encountered polar bears, treaded on rocky terrain and navigated around moving ice. On Thursday, they dealt with poor weather conditions that included strong winds.
"The visibility is really bad, so we can hardly see the length of our kite. It's snowing and it's a really wet storm, and it's pretty rocky terrain," Sarah said.
"We decided to wait a couple of hours hopefully the winds will die and … it'll be easier to see."
At one point, they had to take a 600-kilometre detour south of their intended route because of dangerous moving ice in the Gulf of Boothia.
Eric and Sarah McNair-Landry are the children of Matty McNair, a longtime polar guide based in Iqaluit.


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Bar Admissions
University of Calgary, JD (Dean's List)
University of Alberta, BA (distinction)
Canadian Bar Association
Calgary Bar Association
Alberta Civil Trial Lawyers Association
Association of Women Lawyers
Teaching Roles
Trial Advocacy instructor
University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
Cassandra frequently volunteers her time within the legal community, including the Court of Queen's Bench Amicus program, Pro Bono Law Alberta, University of Calgary - Faculty of Law mooting program and block week, and Calgary Legal Guidance.
Cassandra was born and raised in Medicine Hat, Alberta. In 2013, Cassandra obtained her J.D. from the University of Calgary Law School, where she achieved Dean's List standing. Prior to law school, Cassandra obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree (with distinction) in Philosophy and Psychology from the University of Alberta and worked as a Rail Traffic Controller.
Her practice areas include commercial disputes (domestic and international), contractual disputes, fraudulent conveyance and enforcement claims, property litigation, professional negligence, landlord-tenancy disputes, class actions, defamation, and employment.
In her spare time, she enjoys travelling, the mountains and various outdoor activities, and is an avid dog lover.
Cassandra first joined Jensen Shawa Solomon Hawkes LLP as a summer student in 2012, continued on with her articles upon graduation, and has developed a general practice in civil litigation.
Through her work involving domestic and international commercial disputes, she has extensive experience in reviewing complex commercial agreements to identify relevant legal issues, conducting thorough research, and providing analysis on the interpretation and consideration of key provisions and applicable legal issues. Recently she has assisted senior counsel with a multi-million dollar arbitration dispute concerning a Share Purchase Agreement and various claims alleging breach of representations and warranties.
With respect to her work involving ICC arbitral proceedings, Cassandra has experience in drafting the necessary pleadings, navigating the ICC Rules of Arbitration, and communicating with the Secretariat, Arbitral Panel and opposing counsel to ensure efficient procedures are implemented and the arbitration proceeds as expeditiously as possible.
While at JSS Barristers, Cassandra has successfully represented individuals and corporations at all levels of Court in Alberta, including as lead counsel for trial at the Court of Queen's Bench and the Alberta Court of Appeal. She has also successfully represented clients before administrative bodies, beginning from the initial complaint and investigation, through the tribunal appeals and ultimately judicial review.
Speaking Engagements
Calgary Bar Association - Civil Litigation subsection
Legal Education Society of Alberta


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Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty PeopleGraphic Novel - 2019
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Captain underpants doesn't look half-bad!
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Dav Pilkey has something big with his Captain Underpants series. Starting in 1997, 18 years later the books are still going strong. However, the 8th book in the series, Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People, has something different about it. For one, it was the last book by Dav before suffering Writer's Block, resulting in a hiatus for the series for 6 years. But even with underlying themes and problems, this book is still a great addition to the series, proving that Dav doesn't run out of ideas for his books.
The book starts where the last one left off; The 2 main characters, George Beard and Harold Hutchins, have befriended a bionic hamster named Sulu and a pterodactyl named Crackers. However, due to events in the previous book, George, Harold, Sulu and Crackers are stuck in an alternate reality in which everything is opposite to their reality. For example, the school's smartest kid Melvin Sneedly struggles to read, the villains from the previous books are now good, and the school is welcoming and fun. This is all contrary to their own reality, in which the school is a miserable cesspool filled with bullies, idiocy and overall resentment towards imagination. The problem begins when George and Harold encounter the evil Captain Underpants (Captain Blunderpants), as well as evil versions of themselves.
What makes this book so great is exactly what makes the rest of the Captain Underpants books great. From start to finish, Dav makes sure to innovate and keep readers interested. Exploring the idea of an alternate reality is something most children's books keep away from doing due to the surplus of information and head-wrapping needed to fully grasp a multiverse. While this was likely not Mr. Pilkey's intention, this isn't the only time Pilkey has referenced science in his books.
Another welcome quality of the novel is the overall interesting alternate reality plot, the lack of oversaturating the same jokes, and the constant breaking of the 4th wall by George and Harold. Both George and Harold are well aware of their existence inside a book and make it known, which is bound to make children and adults chuckle.
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People was the last anybody saw of Captain Underpants for 6 years. But Pilkey's consistent work has shown to hang with the test of time, as even today, this book is considered a great one. The beauty of the Captain Underpants books is that even with toilet humor, children's jokes and the setting being an elementary school, the series can be enjoyed by anybody. The 7th book in the series is concrete proof of just that.
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Elixirs: Nuts
Go nuts! They're even healthier, tastier and more versatile than anyone would have thought.
Politics of Nuts
Like Cuban cigars, Iranian pistachios have been enticing partly because they've been forbidden. But this past spring, in an effort to strengthen relations with Iran, the U.S. government lifted an import ban on Iranian luxury items, including carpets, caviar and pistachios. By all accounts, these nuts, which have a sharper taste than the California variety, are worth the wait. Red tape will probably keep them from reaching most stores until next year, but for now they're available at Kalustyan's in New York City ($8 a pound; 212-685-3451).
The Beauty Of Nuts
Exfoliating apricot seeds and nourishing Jojoba and carrot oils are thrown into the mix in Davies Gate's Garden-Made Walnut Scrub ($15 for 8.5 ounces; 888-398-9887). crushed walnut shells in Aveda's Smoothing Body Polish refine rough skin ($19 for 7.9 ounces; 800-328-0849). Frederic Fekkai's Shea Butter Moisturizing Soap, derived from the West African Shea Tree, replenishes dry skin ($12 for a 5.3-ounce bar; 888-F-FEKKAI).
Chefs' Special
Chefs around the country name their signature nut dishes:
Anne Kearney Sand of Peristyle, New Orleans
(1041 Dumaine St.; 504-593-9535)
Farm-raised quail with veal-and-hazelnut stuffing.
Anita Lo of Annisa, Manhattan
(13 Barrow St.; 212-741-6699)
Roasted cod with steamers and pistachio sauce.
Ken Oringer of Clio, Boston
(370 Commonwealth Ave.; 617-536-7200)
Grilled wild turbot and dandelion greens in almond-and-garlic broth with pistachio oil.
Michael Taus of Zealous, Chicago
(419 W. Superior St.; 312-475-9112)
Black walnut biscuits with Grand Marnier zabaglione and mint julep syrup.
Lance Dean Velasquez of John Frank,
San Francisco
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Roasted chicken with pine-nut-crusted fried cream.
--Lily Barberio
Spa Spotting
The special macadamia-nut-and-mint scrub invigorates and conditions tired, lackluster skin.
KIMARA AHNERt, NEW YORK CITY
Freshly crushed almonds, which are rich in skin-nourishing oil, are a key part of the homemade exfoliating oatmeal scrub that accompanies every facial.
During the loofah body buff, skin is polished with sea salts and almond body shampoo.
The restorative lomi lomi pohaku massage starts with a hydrating and aromatic kukui nut and avocado oil rub.
Health Nuts
Cholesterol free, rich in protein and and high in the "good" fats that have been found to decrease the risk of heart disease, nuts--in moderation--are a healthy pleasure.
High in oleic acid, which has been shown to reduce cholesterol and heart disease, and in fiber, which helps digestion.
Rich in oleic acid, copper, magnesium and calcium, which protects bones and reduces the risk of heart disease.
Full of oleic acid and vitamin E, which has anti-cancer and anti-cholesterol properties.
Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to lower cholesterol and ameliorate conditions such as asthma, arthritis, allergies and skin inflammation.
A good source of oleic acid, calcium, magnesium, iron and folic acid, a compound that lessens the risk of heart disease.
Spread It Around
Ternifolia oil, a derivative of macadamia nuts found in Phytomer Accept Soothing Skin Cream, coats and protects sensitive skin ($57.50 for 1.7 ounces; 800-227-8051). Weleda Almond Facial Oil hydrates dry skin and removes eye makeup ($16.50 for 1.7 ounces; 800-241-1030). Rich in horse-chestnut extract, Guerlain Issima Eyesérum has been used in Europe to relieve skin problems ($72 for a half-ounce; 800-882-8820).


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O'Connor Carroll Bathrooms is a great destination for all your bathroom and tile needs. We have 2 great stores in Dublin. Our north side bathroom showroom is located in Glasnevin. Our south side bathroom showroom is located conveniently on the M50 in Ballymount. Scroll down to find the page you need or follow the link to our contact page. Don't hesitate to contact us with any of your questions.


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I have a Samsung NC10 14GW which is not showing any display on the monitor. I put on the laptop, and I can hear it beeping as it comes on, and see the lights starting. Everything seems to be working, I just can't see anything at all on the laptop. If I shine a light directly at the monitor, I can see a bit of the desktop, but not enough to work with. I can't see what I am doing, and so I can't open any of the files or extract any data. This is a problem for me because I use this laptop mainly as a work hard drive, and there is a lot of information on the files in the laptop which are not available anywhere else.
I have a Samsung NC10 laptop which I have been using for college work. I had been using it, and left the laptop saving some files while I went to get lunch. When I came back into the room, I found that it had gone to sleep while I was away. I tried to reactivate it, but when I put it back on, the power light came on, but there was a very funny noise from the hard drive, and the system will not go into OS. I tried to do a hard reset, because I could think of nothing else, but not even that has worked. I am most concerned about the hard drive, since I have a lot of college essays, lesson plans and other information saved on the drive which I would not be able to obtain again. This is particularly true of the essays, where I only have one copy available. These files are worth a significant amount towards my course passing grade, and so I need to be able to recover them.


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Better Housing, Better Health improves health and wellbeing for hundreds of residents
Author: Date: 08/05/2017
Better Housing, Better Health, our scheme for providing advice and energy efficiency measures for people whose health might be impacted by living in a cold or damp home, has now come to an end with some very successful results.
Cold homes cost the NHS in England £1.36 billion every year in hospital and primary care, and the link between cold homes and ill health is receiving increasing attention. The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published guidelines on Excess Winter Deaths and illness, and the health risks associated with cold homes in March 2015, which included recommendations on how health and social care professionals can identify and help vulnerable people whose health is at risk from living in a cold home.
Better Housing, Better Health aimed to contribute towards the local implementation of the NICE guidelines by developing a single-point-of-contact health and housing referral service.
The service was provided in partnership with 11 local authorities across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and the Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group, with funding from the British Gas Energy Trust.
Better Housing, Better Health offered:
- Free surveys to identify potential risks to health.
- Grants of up to £2,500 for energy efficiency measures.
- Benefits checks, fuel debt mediation and assistance with switching energy tariff or supplier from two dedicated Citizens Advice caseworkers.
Better Housing, Better Health results
Overall, 155 residents were referred into the scheme by a health or social care professional with 107 receiving grant funding for energy efficiency improvements to their homes. The project delivered 118 local authority home visits, 216 energy efficiency or damp alleviating measures and made use of 77 different local installers.
500 residents were also supported with benefits assessments, assistance with switching energy tariff and fuel debt mediation. In some cases this support was truly life changing, with residents assisted to gain additional benefits income of up to £16,000 per year which they were not aware that they were entitled to previously. In total, £469,039 has been confirmed in additional benefits income, with a further £529,869 expected to be confirmed over the next few months.
Additional benefit income, along with potential savings on energy bills, will hopefully mean that residents will no longer be posed with the 'heat or eat' scenario that many fuel poor households face today.
As a result of support from Better Housing, Better Health, 71% have reported an improvement in at least one health or wellbeing measure three months after measures were installed, and 69% reported a reduction in use of at least one local health service. It is expected that the home improvements made could save the NHS around £108,000 per year, with a wider saving to society of around £270,000 per year, showing how projects such as Better Housing, Better Health could play an important role in reducing pressures on the NHS and helping vulnerable people to stay warm and well.
Alongside benefits to local health services, 94% of residents were happy or very happy with their completed installation, with many beneficiaries already noticing the difference that the project will make to their life. One resident commented that they previously had to sit wrapped in a blanket to stay warm, but the installation of more efficient and reliable heating has provided reassurance that they will be warm and comfortable during the winter period. Others have highlighted mental health benefits, with one resident saying that the support they have received had "given me back my hope", and another commented "I feel happier in myself and able to walk further and enjoy life more".
Initial funding from the British Gas Energy Trust has now come to an end and we cannot continue to offer this vital service without additional funding. If you can help or are interested in working together to tackle the health impacts of cold homes and fuel poverty, please contact me (details above).
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Get ready for the summer holidays with this travel game bag. There is a knitted draughts board on one side of the bag and noughts & crosses on the other, with the knitted game pieces stored inside. It measures approximately 30cm x 30cm (12 inches x 12 inches). Knit in colours of your choice.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn Weight: DK
Needles Required: 4mm
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Carers Week 10-16 June 2019
Thank you to everyone who took part in Carers Week 2019!
Check out the photo gallery to see a selection of what we got up to:
Outreach - Croydon libraries and Croydon University Hospital
This week's Carers Week theme was Getting Carers Connected. To help more carers know what support is available to them, we went on the road, visiting Croydon Central Library, Thornton Heath Library, Croydon University Hospital and the Croydon Social P Mental Health Awareness Seminar.


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Thank you for your interest in supporting Feeding Tomorrow, the foundation of IFT. Make your contribution today.
Our promises:
TO MOTIVATE: We promise to encourage the best young minds to pursue careers in the science of food. The world needs the brightest minds engaged in the science of food in order to meet the challenges ahead of us to feed a projected population of 9 billion in 2050.
TO SUPPORT: We promise to encourage, promote and reward excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food. Our scholarship program is one of the largest in the nation rewarding undergraduate and graduate students for their dedication to their future profession.
TO LEVERAGE: We promise to bring together the collective knowledge of our community to pursue food and nutrition solutions for those in need. Knowledge is power. And with an IFT community of over 17,000 strong, the Foundation will contribute knowledge toward food and nutrition solutions, in particular for those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.
To Learn more about Feeding Tomorrow, please visit www.FeedingTomorrow.org
To learn more about the scholarships Feeding Tomorrow offers to encourage, promote and reward excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food, please visit http://www.ift.org/community/students/scholarships.aspx
To learn more about the scholarship opportunities provided by the Evan Turek Memorial Scholarship Fund, please visit our scholarship opportunities.
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Support travel scholarships for the IFT Quality Management Division (QMD)! Our mission is to share expertise and ideas relating to quality assurance, quality control and food wholesomeness with colleagues from around the world. In support of this mission, the QMD has sponsored travel scholarships to deserving students to attend the IFT annual event for over 15 years. Your contributions, no matter how large or small, will help support the best and brightest minds in food science to attend the IFT annual meetings for years to come.
The Quality Management Division travel scholarship we provide has inspired students to action and involvement in the food industry, in quality management and in IFT. Past awardees have become active members of the IFT QMD leadership team. Although the scholarship provides a valuable experience for the recipients, we only have funding for one more scholarship.
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As the earthquake-ravaged country of Haiti works through its long recovery process, stories of empowerment and inspiration continue to emerge.
Emmy Award-winning producer and host Tawnya Rush recently traveled to Port au Prince to better understand the people and places of the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, finding stories that add a different perspective to life in Haiti.
She traveled with the Colorado-based Christian World Outreach, a charitable organization that has been working with Haitians for more than 33 years.
"Hands on Haiti" is an exclusive two-part series written and produced by Rush. In part one, she highlights a Feminine Training Center, exploring how the lives of Haitian women and girls are being transformed daily.
Tawnya Rush is an Emmy Award-winning producer and host, currently featured on Channel 9/NBC's Colorado & Company. Visit her on the Web at www.mealsinarush.com.


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Venezuela peacocks
Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 12:22 pm
HI Larry: Hope Christmas went well. Recently saw where some US fishermen went to the Casiquaire Watershed in Venezuela. The Pasiba and Pasomoni Rivers were some of the hottest for monster peacocks in the late 90s before it was closed to USA fishermen. Did you ever fish there plus have you heard of any restrictions being lifted by the Venezuela government? I know this is extremely dangerous drug cartel area so was wondering if it is opened. A bunch of friends I fish with now went there in the late 90s and did fair. Guess those rivers mentioned are extremely sensitive to rising water levels and do not hold lots of numbers.
Thanks doradokiller!
Thanks doradokiller!


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The Henri IV Residence is the ideal place for those who want to spend a holiday in the enchanting Paris.
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Bulova Calibrator Silver Dial Stainless Steel Men's Watch
Make a bold statement with this Accutron by Bulova Automatic timepiece. It is part of the Calibrator collection and features a silver-tone textured dial that is accented with black and luminous hands. View precision in action with the 26 jewels Swiss made movement. It also features an External Fine Adjustment System (EFAS) with external key. The strap is brown genuine leather and is crafted with croco finish with a buckle deployment clasp that makes it easy to manage. Tell time with style by owning your very own Calibrator today.
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Dija Take your Fish Oil?
Make sure you get your +2 every day!
The two key components in fish oil are the omega-3s called EPA and DHA. A simplified way to think of them is EPA benefits your body, and DHA benefits your mind.
– "Treats your -itis" – If you have an "-itis" that's inflammation or swelling. Fish oil helps regulate that inflammation response as an anti-inflammatory. Your work hard during the WOD and you want to get back at it again tomorrow, but you will have stiff joints and muscles (natural inflammation response) from time to time. Omega-3′s are what keep it under control.
– "Gets the blood flowing" – It makes the blood platelets less sticky and softens the walls of your arteries. Your blood goes from "passing through a steel pipe" to being "massaged through your body". Fish Oil also has been shown to help bring down your blood pressure and cholesterol. **Consult your physician about taking fish oil if you're taking a prescription blood-thinner**
– "Take a deep breath" – Conditions like asthma and bronchitis (swelling) can feel like your breathing like a stirring-straw due to the inflammation from poor habits and maybe a lack of omega-3 in the diet. For those without such conditions, we can still benefit from omega-3s. Since cardiovascular health is measured by your body's ability to transport oxygen (from the lungs through the blood), you can see how this is all tying together. So yes, fish oil can help your Fran time!
– "Get your head right" – Fats make up 60% of the brain, and DHA is the primary structural component of brain tissue and play an important role in your neurotransmitters. just sayin'.
As a low "maintenance dose", you can start is 1000mg of combine EPA & DHA for every hundred pounds of bodyweight. Recommendations vary because every person is different and everyone's conditions are different.
I highly recommend what Robb Wolf and Whole9 have developed called the "Fish Oil Calculator" (http://whole9life.com/fish-oil/). ~ Courtesy of Rob Wolf.
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Danisco agreement to squeeze grape polyphenol demand
The company announced yesterday that it had signed an exclusive agreement with France-based Ferco to become the long-term supplier of the Grap'Active range of extracts. The extract is designed to provide high levels of polyphenols, both as an ingredient and supplement, says the product's manufacturer.
Dansico claims the deal fits its long-term strategic focus on health and nutrition markets, particularly for polyphenol products, which the company has actively expanded in through a similar agreement last year withUK-based Coressence.
Mainstream position
In looking ahead, Danisco said that it would continue to look at strengthening its position for providing health and ingredients products, though the mainstream acceptance of polyphenols made them a particular interest to the company.
Polyphenols are a class of antioxidant present in fruits and a number of other sources, which have been linked by clinical research to a number of potential health benefits.
Citing research by analyst Frost & Sullivan, Danisco said that in Europe alone, the polyphenol market was estimated to be worth over €100m. Along with green tea flavonoids, grape and olive polyphenols were also seen as major areas for expansion potential, the research stated.
The group told NutraIngredients.com that through its first collaboration with Ferco, it hoped to find benefits from expanding Danisco's portfolio of ingredient products on a global basis.
"Danisco has signed an exclusive agreement with Ferco which means that [the company] will be the sole supplier of Grap'Active products for the food, beverage and supplement industries worldwide," stated a spokesperson.
The Grape derived Grap'Active is produced through a patented extraction technique using water, according to Danisco.
Fabienne Saadane-Oaks, president of Danisco BioActives, said that the securing the agreement for the product would be a major push in meeting its wider growth ambitions.
"Natural grape polyphenols are of high interest to our food, beverage and supplement customers, as they offer health benefits with an all-natural positioning and a clean labelling," stated Saadane-Oaks.
The group added that the extract was additionally tasteless and water soluble meeting demand for finished products with low sugar or artificial preservative free formulations.
Other deals
Last October, Danisco announced a similar long-term cooperation agreement with Coressence to grant it exclusive rights to push theEvessepolyphenol-rich apple ingredients across EU and US markets.