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Course Descriptions
Required Courses
MSSW 601: Human Behavior in the Social Environment 1 - 3 S.H.
This course introduces systems theory and person-in-environment as the conceptual framework for the HBSE sequence. It addresses the ecological context of human development with attention to cognitive, psychological, and social development and the individual's membership in the family, as well as in groups, organizations and the community. Particular emphasis is given to gender, race, class, and culture.
MSSW 602: Human Behavior in the Social Environment 2 - 3 S.H.
This course continues the systems theory and person-in-environment framework introduced in HBSE 1. It explores the structure of organizations, groups, and communities as they provide social contexts for human development beyond the family group. This course gives attention to the demographic profile of communities and issues surrounding access to services. MSSW 601 is a prerequisite for this course.
MSSW 603: Human Behavior in the Social Environment 3 - 3 S.H.
This advanced course continues the study of human behavior with emphasis on the behavioral and psychological difficulties people experience in interacting with their environments. The biological, sociological, and intrapsychic theories of psychopathology and treatment based on these theories are reviewed. The course includes an examination of the use of the DSM IV, and the impact of diversity and oppression in the etiology, epidemiology, treatment, and prevention of psychopathology.
MSSW 611: Social Welfare Policy and Services 1 - 3 S.H.
This course, a basic introduction to American social welfare policy, first examines the history of the American response to need with particular emphasis upon the role of the social work profession. After providing this historical framework, it assesses contemporary major governmental and non-governmental initiatives to fulfill human need emphasizing a breadth of social policy issues, such as poverty, discrimination, health care, housing, food, child welfare, substance abuse, employment, and social service delivery.
MSSW 612: Social Welfare Policy and Services 2 - 3 S.H.
This course emphasizes a social change approach to social policy with particular stress upon the influence of values and human choice in creating a socially just world, which guarantees all human rights. Within this humanistic framework, this course examines such basic issues as the theory and method of social policy analysis, political action toward social equality, internationalism, the creation of a human rights culture, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the strategic crafting of policy argument, and controversial issues in social policy.
MSSW 613: Social Welfare Policy and Services 3 - 3 S.H.
This course emphasizes the actual execution of policy by providing a focal point for students' growth as independent scholar-practitioners and public-spirited citizens in the field of social policy. In seminar format, it builds upon the foregoing sequence by considering state-of-the-art approaches and honing skills to advance policy and underscores a variety of analysis and action strategies, like critical education, creative dialogue, lobbying, organizing, campaigning, testifying, monitoring, and client, cause, legislative, and administrative advocacy.
MSSW 621: Social Work Research 1 - 3 S.H.
This course introduces information on various types of research appropriate to primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions. Included are steps in the research process, elementary forms of data analysis, and critical analysis of research design and literature.
MSSW 623: Social Work Research 2 - 3 S.H.
(Formerly Research 3)
This advanced course stresses qualitative methodology and its relevance for social work theory and praxis. While it continues to emphasize primary areas of social work such as clinical practice, program and policy development, its emphasis is upon the elicitation of the structure and meaning of lived experiences of individuals in social settings.
MSSW 631: Social Work Practice 1 - 3 S.H.
This course establishes the generalist perspective as the framework for the practice sequence. It provides information on the historical base of social work with a h4 emphasis on the underlying values and ethics of the social work profession with a respect for human diversity (culture, race, class, religion, sexual orientation, gender, differential ability, etc.). The emphasis is on learning the interviewing skills involved in doing a psychosocial assessment and understanding the phases of the helping process. Differential theoretical constructs, assessment and intervention skills used in direct practice with individuals and families are examined.
MSSW 632: Social Work Practice 2 - 3 S.H.
This course continues within the advanced generalist framework established in Practice I. It examines assessment, goal setting, and interventions with groups and communities. The students will have the opportunity to examine issues of empowerment and work with a diverse client population. Ethical dilemmas relative to group and community work will also be examined.
MSSW 633: Social Work Practice 3 - 3 S.H.
This course utilizes the knowledge and skills gained in the foundation courses and advances these using more comprehensive models of assessment, theory, and intervention. The theoretical assessment of vulnerable and/or at risk populations provides the context for the application of sophisticated micro and macro interventions.
MSSW 634: Social Work Practice 4 - 3 S.H.
This is an advanced course designed to assist students in gaining the knowledge and skills required to enter into the complex arena of interactions within and between human service organizations and to prepare students to assume management roles and responsibilities. As such, it builds on the foundation content in Practice 2, on leadership in communities and organizations, as well as on foundation content in the Policy, HBSE, and Research sequences.
MSSW 684 and MSSW 685: Field Practicum 1 (1st and 2nd Half) - 3.5 & 3.5 S.H.
MSSW 674: Field Seminar 1 - .5 S.H.
In these courses, Field Practicum and Field Seminar are taken concurrently as a single integrated foundation experience in generalist social work practice. In the agency-based practicum, the direct service experience requires psycho-social assessments, interagency collaboration, and relationship-based services to individuals and groups. The community organization experience requires involvement in community problems concerning lack of equality in human rights and basic social needs. Students identify community problems, set goals, and begin intervention.
Field seminar provides a supportive introduction to Field Practicum experiences, expectations, requirements, and current social work practice. The social work role in agency-based generalist practice, the role of the agency in the community, social work values and ethics, record-keeping, confidentiality, use of supervision and self-assessment are reviewed and discussed.
MSSW 686 and MSSW 687: Field Practicum 2 (1st and 2nd Half) - 3.5 & 3.5 S.H.
MSSW 676: Field Seminar 2 - .5 S.H.
These are concentration courses in advanced generalist practice with Field Practicum and Field Seminar taken concurrently. The agency-based practicum emphasizes direct service organizations, and work with diverse multiproblem clients requiring complex multi-level intervention and advocacy. The administration experience requires an active contribution to the ongoing management activities of the practicum agency.
Field Seminar emphasizes preparation for advanced generalist practice. Practice with diverse client populations, multi-level intervention, complex skills, and complex legal and ethical issues are reviewed. Licensing, the current job market, the variety of career paths available in social work, on-going self assessment, leadership roles in agency practice, and the professional community are also discussed and reviewed. Prerequisites: MSSW 684 and MSSW 685.
Advanced Standing Courses
MSSW 604: Human Behavior in the Social Environment 4 - 2 S.H.
This course provides advanced standing MSW students with an opportunity to learn and apply contemporary theories of human behavior which provide the foundation for advanced generalist social work practice. These theories include psychodynamic theories, postmodern, and other theories of Human Behavior and the Social Environment that are considered essential in advanced generalist social work practice but which are not generally covered in depth in BSW training programs. The course will be highly interactive and will include guest presentations, small group discussions, and application of theory in cases selected by both students and the instructor(s).
MSSW 610: Social Work Practice 5 - 2 S.H.
This course is a bridge course between foundational and concentration levels for advanced standing students. The course will include generalist practice perspectives, teach skills relating to those perspectives, and introduce current practice trends in major fields of social work, including the changes in practice resulting from multiculturalism, globalization, managed care, and welfare reform. Particular emphasis will be placed on the generalist practitioner's ability to move from large, community system interventions to organizational interventions to direct practice with families and individuals.
Elective Courses
MSSW 625: Program Evaluation Research - 3 S.H.
This course is designed to introduce students to the design, implementation and analysis of program evaluation research. It was developed in response to the increasing demand for accountability in social service delivery. The field of evaluation research is relatively new. It was not until the mid-1960's that the first large-scale field evaluations of social programs were conducted in response to the War on Poverty. Since that time, we have seen that the demand for well-constructed program evaluations continues to grow.
MSSW 640: Continuous Quality Improvement - 2 S.H.
This course teaches MSW graduate students how to build an infrastructure in human service organizations that not only maintains a high level of service quality but creates a culture of continuous quality improvement. Students build a skill set to be able to demonstrate that their services are continuously making measurable improvements in people's lives. Emphasized are practical, cost-effective, action-oriented methods and tools that yield continuous improvement of processes at a practice, program or organizational level. Research 2 (Practice or Program Evaluation) are recommended prior to taking this course.
MSSW 642: Therapeutic Applications of Adventure - 3 S.H.
This course is designed to provide the student with a theoretical understanding and practical working knowledge of using adventure activities as an element of an established treatment.
MSSW 643: Seminar in Social Work Practice with Diverse Populations - 3 S.H.
This seminar provides an in-depth experience of assessment, intervention, and evaluation in work with diverse groups of individuals, families and small groups. Theoretical and conceptual overviews of ethnicity, culture, stigma, and oppression will be examined. The seminar will focus on understanding the impact of internalized and institutional oppression and refinement of interventive skills when a multiplicity of factors may be operating.
MSSW 644: International Social Work and Human Rights - 3 S.H.
This course examines how the social construct, "Human Rights", can assist in the development of economic and social justice, thereby being a strategy for social change. It emphasizes the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, endorsed by the General Assembly in 1948, and today referred to as customary international law. It first examines the history of the idea of human rights and then contemporary human rights concepts with emphasis upon the United States and suggested research and action strategies.
MSSW 645: Contemporary Challenges in Child Welfare - 3 S.H.
This course focuses on children and families as they relate to and are a part of the larger social system and its institutions of education, politics, economics, and religion. Particular attention is on families and children as victims of child abuse, neglect, and domestic violence. Processes which facilitate client healing and the use of interdisciplinary and collaborative community resources are examined.
MSSW 646: Social Work Practice with Families - 3 S.H.
This course focuses on children and families in crisis by concentrating on issues of power distribution, communication systems, and external institutional influences. Learning family treatment approaches and practicing techniques of problem identification and assessment are introduced through examination of strategies to help families deal with maturation and situational crises. Prerequisite: MSSW 631
MSSW 647: Loss and Grief - 3 S.H.
This course is offered as a distance learning course. It prepares the MSW student for social work practice with clients coping with loss and bereavement. The initial focus increases students' awareness of, and sensitivity to, issues related to death, dying, disability and bereavement. Theories of attachment and loss are used as a framework for assessing bereavement reactions in clients in different developmental stages and from different cultural backgrounds. Therapeutic interventions are examined and applied through case discussions and experiential exercises.
MSSW 648: Substance Abuse in Social Work Practice - 3 S.H.
This course provides an opportunity to study substance abuse practice, concepts, and skills with emphasis on assessment, treatment planning, and intervention strategies with individuals and families affected by substance abuse. Evaluation of individual and family substance abuse problems is emphasized with particular attention to the complex interaction with domestic violence.
MSSW 649: Social Work Practice with Children - 3 S.H.
This course focuses on the integration of various theoretical models in the assessment and treatment of children and their families. Students are introduced to a wide range of play therapy techniques. The various theoretical models utilized in the assessment and treatment of children and their families are psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, and solution focused. Group and family work, interdisciplinary collaboration, partnerships with schools, and the use of self-help groups adjunctive to therapy are addressed. Trauma and work with children in special circumstances are studied. Cases are drawn from students' and instructor's practice experience throughout the course. These cases are used to illustrate the theoretical constructs discussed in each module.
MSSW 652: Legal Aspects of Social Work Practice - 3 S.H.
This course examines law and legal processes, using legal materials and teaches legal advocacy skills. Among areas explored in the course are social work malpractice, privileged communication, and discrimination. Selected types of dispute resolution are explored with emphasis on developing initial skills in testifying and negotiation.
MSSW 653: Working with Older Adults for Clinicians, Administrators and Activists - 3 S.H.
This is a course designed to provide an overview of the multifaceted issues in gerontology. It explores the phenomenon of growing old in America, from the changing demographics of society that will command our attention in the years ahead, to the pressing need for satisfactory long-term care arrangement. This course seeks to further students understanding of the myths and realities of aging, the role of social work in gerontology, health, and social policy as it relates to aging, special populations, and research issues in gerontology.
MSSW 654: Mediation and Conflict Resolution for Clinicians, Managers and Activists - 3 S.H.
This course teaches widely applicable mediation skills through enactment approaches. Focus is on evaluation and intervention in different types of conflict, finding common ground, and developing collaborative, win-win strategies resulting in lasting agreements. The course is predominantly experiential. Students learn mediation skills through extensive use of role plays and other enactment approaches.
MSSW 655: Proposal Writing and Grant Acquisition - 2 S.H.
This course introduces proposal planning and development techniques. Differences between grants written for federal monies and those written for foundations are described. Utilization of grant acquisition informational resources such as the federal Request for Proposal (RFP) and researching private foundation funding are reviewed.
MSSW 656: School Social Work and the Education of Exceptional Children - 3 S.H.
This course provides an overview of social work practice in public education settings. It furnishes information on the historical roots of social work with a h4 emphasis on the diverse roles and skills required to work effectively with many stakeholders. Since many school social workers are funded under the auspices of special education, this course examines the historical background information related to the field of special education legislation and litigation. It reviews the components necessary for effective collaboration and consultation with parents, school personnel and other professionals. The course will primarily focus on the definition and characteristics of exceptionalities with an emphasis on understanding the growth and development of exceptional children who include both disabled and gifted and talented children. Particular attention is given to the role of the school social worker and teachers in identifying, planning for and working effectively with special-needs children in the regular classroom.
MSSW 657: Women's Issues in Social Work - 3 S.H.
This course examines significant current trends in women's issues from the perspective of the human services professions. Focus is on fostering non-sexist practice in human services and working toward a non-sexist society. Vital issues of concern such as economic status, dual responsibilities of home and work representation in executive, administrative and academic positions, and women as health consumers are addressed.
MSSW 660: Consultation to Community-Based Organizations - 3 S.H.
Poverty has a particularly devastating effect for inner city communities of color. This course will focus on how social workers can use their understanding of macro practice to have a positive impact on the community. Students will discuss principles, practices and process consultation and technical assistance furthering knowledge and skills which are the foundations of intervening at a community-based level.
MSSW 665: Advanced Social Work Practice in Integrated Healthcare - 3 S.H.
The objective of this course is to introduce social work students to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Students will become knowledgeable of the roles of behavioral health providers working in primary care settings, theories and models of care, and cross-cultural issues. They will develop skills in engagement, assessment, intervention, planning, implementation, and practice evaluation. Because the populations served in primary care settings span the spectrum of severity in both the physical and behavioral health dimensions, students will develop competencies in engaging and supporting patients across a range of health conditions.
MSSW 670: Social Work Practice with Persons with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness - 3 S.H.
This course focuses on strengths based approaches to practice with people with severe and persistent mental illness and their families. Primary among these approaches are strengths based case management, assertive community treatment and psycho-educational groups. Students will be helped to understand and address the bio-psycho-social conditions associated with serious mental illness. Special attention will be given to the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status and sexual orientation on the treatment of persons with severe and persistent mental illness and the effects of mental health policy on these groups.
MSSW 688: Special Topics - 1-4 S.H.
This course provides an opportunity for concentrated exploration and experience in a specialized or current area of relevance to social work. Topics are offered on a variable basis. A student may register for this course more than once, provided the topic is different each time. Prerequisite: Social Work major or permission of instructor.
MSSW 692: Independent Study - 1-4 S.H.
Graduate students with special needs, interests, and capacities conduct individual study under faculty supervision involving library work, tutorial work, research, independent reading or writing, or other approved study which contributes to the educational growth of a particular student.


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By Tambay A. Obenson | Shadow and Act – originally published at blogs.indiewire.com.
The series is set in a fantasy world based on pan-African culture and mythology. Titled "Spider Stories: An Animated Film," it tells the story of a royal family over thrown by a corrupt neighboring kingdom, inspiring a fearless princess, armed with a mystical staff, to embark on a quest, along with a wayward drummer, to understand her homeland, reconnect with spirits and reclaim the captured throne.
Our goal is to create a pilot episode for an animated series. We just pitched the concept at the Harvard's Africa Business Conference to rave reviews so we are excited about the project.
There's a Facebook page set up for the project, where you can follow its progress. Almost 2 years later, the filmmakers have released a first look at the pilot via a teaser trailer, which I've embedded below. In it, Princess Zahara is on the run from the Hawk Army in the Spirit World, as her Drummer sidekick comes up with a solution:

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Spinner Nathan Lyon put in the best ever performance by a visiting bowler to India as Australia gained early control of the second test on Saturday
BANGALORE, India — Spinner Nathan Lyon put in the best ever performance by a visiting bowler to India as Australia gained early control of the second test on Saturday.
Lyon ended the first day with 8-50 off 22.2 overs with Australia dismissing India for 189 despite Lokesh Rahul scoring his third test half-century.
Australia, which won the first test by 333 runs, finished on 40-0 in 16 overs after India chose to bat. David Warner is 23 not out and Matt Renshaw is undefeated on 15.
The tourists trail India by 149 with all its first-innings wickets intact.
Lyon took the last five wickets — including Rahul for 90 — as India went from 174-5 to 189 all out in 71.2 overs.
India had almost seen it coming.
"Looks like a typical Bangalore wicket," India captain Virat Kohli said after winning the toss. "Pretty good to bat on. The first three days should be good, but at the same time bowlers are always in play in Bangalore."
Abhinav Mukund (0) opened the innings with Rahul in place of injured Murali Vijay, who was ruled out of the match with an injured shoulder.
Mukund and Rahul became India's eighth opening pair in 15 tests since the tour of West Indies in July 2016. Mukund, who had last played test cricket in 2011, didn't last long as he was trapped lbw by Mitchell Starc (1-39) in the third over.
Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed for 17 at the stroke of lunch on Saturday as India reached 72-2. Pujara was caught at short leg off Lyon minutes before the break after the duo put on 61 runs for the second wicket. Their 50 partnership came off 126 balls.
In the second session, India lost Kohli (12) quickly as he was trapped lbw by Lyon in the 34th over. The batsman shouldered arms as he didn't account for turn, and the ball straightened enough to trap him plumb.
Ajinkya Rahane (17) then put on 30 runs with Rahul, and took India past 100 in the 30th over. The pitch started taking considerable turn and both batsmen were finding it difficult in the middle.
Rahul survived when he was dropped in the 44th over at leg slip off Lyon. But Lyon had Rahane stumped in the 48th over. The batsman jumped out of his crease, missed the line of delivery and failed to make it back in time even as keeper Mathew Wade slipped.
Karun Nair (26) then added 38 runs with Rahul and pushed India past the 150 mark.
India reached 168-5 at tea as Lyon bowled an unchanged 16-over spell and took 3-40. The hosts then lasted less than 13 overs into the evening session.
India made two changes for this test. Mukund came in as opener to replace Murali Vijay, who injured his shoulder in the first test .
India also dropped Jayant Yadav for extra batsman Nair, who scored an unbeaten triple century in his previous test last December.
Australia retained an unchanged lineup from the first test.


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Overhaul of St Margaret's Church in Ipswich gets started with removal of 17th Century bells
PUBLISHED: 14:57 17 May 2017 | UPDATED: 15:08 17 May 2017
The bells in a Grade I-listed Ipswich church were pulled down today and shipped to Holland for restoration as part of a quarter-of-a-million-pound project to bring the building back to life.
When the eight bells, some of which date back to 1630, return to St Margaret's Church in November they will be re-hung three metres lower to relieve pressure on the tower, which was at risk of becoming damaged.
Captain bell-ringer John Girt, who has been pulling ropes at the church since the 1970s, said: "One of the things that started this off was the fact we had been warned quite a number of years ago that the tower sways. All towers sway a little bit but it was getting close to the acceptable limit and could cause damage to the tower.
"If you lower the bells by a certain amount you greatly reduce the forces on the tower.
"It's 100 years since some work was done on them and they needed attention. The fittings and so on were wearing out so we thought now was the time to lower them and reduce the stress on the tower."
The church, in Soane Street, has received a £163,600 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, and the rest of the money was collected through donations and fundraising.
As well as the repairing and re-hanging of the bells, the cash will be used to create a new, lower ringing gallery so visitors will be able to see the bell-ringers in action, and new teaching facilities to inspire others to get involved.
According to Mr Girt, bell-ringing is enjoying a come-back.
He said: "It used to be a church activity only but there's a lot more people now who are hobby ringing."
The church will get a new website and guidebook, as well as fresh lighting and a mirrored table to show off the ancient ceiling.
The tower clock will be refurbished with an electronic winder, and a monitored CCTV system will be installed so the church can open to the public throughout the week.
Lucy Drake, one of the leaders of the project, said the church had experienced problems in the past with drug-dealing, rough sleeping and anti-social behaviour.
Leaders hope the changes, which should all be complete by Christmas, will attract more visitors.
Mrs Drake added: "It's about putting St Margaret's back as the heart of the parish."
Some pupils from neighbouring St Margaret's Primary School went along to see the bells being taken away.
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Elior Group Positive Foodprint Plan
Elior Group Positive Foodprint Plan
In partnership with Salterbaxter, Elior Group created a CSR strategy "the Elior Group Positive Foodp
Salterbaxter is a leading sustainability strategy and communications agency in Europe and the US. When Elior Group approached them to reinvent their sustainability strategy they jumped at the chance.
Elior Group bear the responsibility to contribute positively to global issues: rising global health problems with poor diet as a contributing factor, environmental issues caused by agriculture, increasing amounts of food waste and the need for decent jobs.
To achieve this, Elior Group aims is to generate a positive Foodprint, from farm to fork. Elior works with suppliers, clients, guests and employees to achieve this.
It's four main commitments holistically cover the whole of the value chain – from how Elior Group sustainably source ingredients, to the healthy choices they provide to their guests, to how they minimize food waste.
Elior Group wish to deal with the rising global health problems with poor diet as a contributing factor. They are committed to helping their guests to achieve good health through providing healthy choices and raising awareness.
Elior Group want to meet the challenge of environmental issues caused by agriculture, they are committed to increasing the sustainability of their ingredients and sharing best practices with their suppliers.
Elior Group wish to contribute to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns, they are committed to innovating and collaborating to reduce food waste and other waste, working towards a circular model.
Elior Group want to promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all, we are committed to providing good jobs, making catering an attractive choice and developing their people.


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Wedding in Cortona
Cortona wedding photographer
This is the latest wedding photo shoot for the 2015, but it's one the best ever. The spouses who choose Borgo Bastia Creti have a magical mood and you can feel it on the photos.
Enjoy their wedding photos at the town hall of Cortona for the civil ceremony, and then at the Borgo Bastia Creti for the reception.
And if you love them… PLEASE SHARE!
From "Blessings from Italy":
We are based close to Cortona and always so thrilled to see professional photos which capture this ancient city's extraordinary beauty. Andrea Cittadini is a true pro. Nothing is too much trouble and every couple that we have worked with praises his artistry to the skies. It's an immense pleasure to work with Andrea too because he is respectful of the emotional texture of each ceremony and expertly catches every nuance. We heartily recommend him as the perfect choice for your Big Event!


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This post, part two of two, explains some customizations I included in a basic form for creating and editing groups on my team's app, Jane's Lunch. In my previous post, part one, I explained how I installed a timepicker for the groups form. In this post, I explain how I created a custom form helper to normalize the states input for user addresses.
Jane's Lunch is built on the Ordr.In API, which requires the two-letter, state abbreviation for delivery addresses. To ensure that the data we received from the group form would be clean and play well with the Ordr.In API, I used a custom form helper that would normalize the states input for group addresses.
I put the following code in the Group helper file:
def us_states
['Alabama', 'AL'],
['Alaska', 'AK'],
['Arizona', 'AZ'],
['Arkansas', 'AR'],
['California', 'CA'],
['Colorado', 'CO'],
['Connecticut', 'CT'],
['Delaware', 'DE'],
['District of Columbia', 'DC'],
['Florida', 'FL'],
['Georgia', 'GA'],
['Hawaii', 'HI'],
['Idaho', 'ID'],
['Illinois', 'IL'],
['Indiana', 'IN'],
['Iowa', 'IA'],
['Kansas', 'KS'],
['Kentucky', 'KY'],
['Louisiana', 'LA'],
['Maine', 'ME'],
['Maryland', 'MD'],
['Massachusetts', 'MA'],
['Michigan', 'MI'],
['Minnesota', 'MN'],
['Mississippi', 'MS'],
['Missouri', 'MO'],
['Montana', 'MT'],
['Nebraska', 'NE'],
['Nevada', 'NV'],
['New Hampshire', 'NH'],
['New Jersey', 'NJ'],
['New Mexico', 'NM'],
['New York', 'NY'],
['North Carolina', 'NC'],
['North Dakota', 'ND'],
['Ohio', 'OH'],
['Oklahoma', 'OK'],
['Oregon', 'OR'],
['Pennsylvania', 'PA'],
['Puerto Rico', 'PR'],
['Rhode Island', 'RI'],
['South Carolina', 'SC'],
['South Dakota', 'SD'],
['Tennessee', 'TN'],
['Texas', 'TX'],
['Utah', 'UT'],
['Vermont', 'VT'],
['Virginia', 'VA'],
['Washington', 'WA'],
['West Virginia', 'WV'],
['Wisconsin', 'WI'],
['Wyoming', 'WY']
My Group helper file is located in janeslunch/app/helpers/group_helper.rb. This helper method should actually be moved to the Application helper file so that it may be used throughout this US states helper method may be used throughout the application.
Then in the view for the group form, I added this form helper to call the us_states helper:
<%= f.label(:state) %>
<%= f.select :state, us_states%>
In the select helper tag above, I'm passing in, as an argument, the us_states Group helper method, which returns the array of all the states and their abbreviations. The array of states gets passed to the select helper tag as the options for the state select field.
On the frontend, the states are spelled out in the input dropdown:
In the database, the states data is saved in the format that the Ordr.in API likes:
- Help from StackOver flow for my states select tag
- If you need select tags for other geographic locations, check out this handy gem Carmen (and for rails).
- Rails Guide for Form Helpers
- Listened to this playlist while writing this post.


text: Kavita Subramaniam née Kavita Krishnamurthy (Hindi: कविता कृष्णमूर्ति सुब्रमण्यम; Tamil: கவிதா கிருஷ்ணமுர்த்தி சுப்பிரமணியம்) is one of the most famous Indian film playback singers. She is classically trained and has sung a wide range of classical-based songs. In her career, she has worked with a variety of music composers, including R.D. Bur… Leer Más


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It seems Yoga Journal has been going through a rather interesting transformation lately. Ever since the new Editor-in-Chief, Carin Gorrell, stepped in from SELF Magazine to take over for Kaitlin Quistgaard last fall, there have been big changes at the bendy lady. For one, they recently moved their longstanding offices from the yoga-friendly hippie town of San Francisco to the yoga-friendly hippie town of Boulder where their parent company, Active Interest Media, is headquartered.
We've also heard, from a source within the company, that at least four senior staff members have been laid off in less than three months, including the Creative Director, Deputy Editor, Conference Director, and Executive Online Editor with no sign of replacements lined up, leaving Gorrell with a very junior skeleton staff. (NOTE: The masthead in the latest issue still lists Charli Ornett as Creative Director and Philip Armour as Deputy Editor even though they have been confirmed as let go). This could mean one of two things: they're looking to restructure the entire magazine and thin out the staff like so many other magazines have already done in the crippled publishing world, or they're just going to let Lululemon take over the entire media and content feed. Kidding on the last part (but not really).
And perhaps they're finally focusing even more attention on their online presence. With the announcement of the new EIC, the senior VP of AIM said that the editorial in both the magazine and online will be "refreshed" and that Gorrell will be helping to "meet the needs of the modern yogi, while respecting the great traditions of yoga and Yoga Journal." What does this mean, exactly? We've seen they already have a newish website over at yogajournal.com, but we happened to get a glimpse at their potentially NEW new website which popped up on our radar via trackback link to an old 2010 YD post. (We assume they're loading old content to test out or to fill in the back catalogue.)
(Side note: When Gorrell first joined the YJ staff we had reached out for an interview. She had responded and was open to answering our questions, but we haven't heard back from her since January. We know she's busy, but we're going to go ahead and post our questions on the bottom of this post as a reminder, and another opportunity to answer.)
What is the new fancy site like? The layout seems better, less cluttered, and more modern with the slideshow navigation thingy on the top. Slick. There's also a lot more about healthy food and diet stuff as you can see, which we had predicted. A far cry from the humble beginnings of YJ, founded by Judith Hanson Lasater in 1975.
(By the way, we know this isn't live yet, so this may not be the content for the actual launch, BUT it is the latest content in the latest issue of the magazine.) Click images to enlarge.
Another prediction: get ready for the lists! Potential headlines: 5 foods you should be eating RIGHT NOW, 7 ways you're screwing up your life by not meditating, 10 benefits of eating kale after arm balances, 9 reasons listicles are ruining your ability to decipher reality.
We can also expect a lot more postings from Lululemon…and Hilaria Baldwin (cover model of the September 2014 issue)…
…and Tara Stiles.
There's more food stuff, yoga tricks related to food stuff, "essential yoga gear," "perfect poses" for surfing (we assume), and SUP Yoga. In other words, YJ wants you to know they're hip with the what the kids are into lately.
There will be more instructional videos as well. From what we can tell it's also pretty hip and trendy and white and fit, pretty much what you might expect.
We don't know when the new site will go live, but already we see it will be closely competing with other sites like MindBodyGreen, Mantra Mag, and Well+Good in the healthy living/yoga/fitness/wellness trend space.
We're wondering:
Is the Yoga Journal we, as a the larger yoga community, need or asked for? Will YJ be able to take advantage of their popularity and name in the yoga community to cut through the noise and establish themselves as a true and useful resource for yogis of all shapes, sizes, colors and inclinations?
Will Carin Gorrell be able to lead us into the future and shift along with the evolution of American yoga?
Do you like the direction they're headed in?
PS. Here are our questions for the new Editor in Chief, Carin Gorrell, which we first sent to her in December 2013. Carin, if you're listening/reading we look forward to your response.
-How long have you been practicing yoga?
-What was the application process like at Yoga Journal? Did you apply or did they seek you out?
-How have you been settling into your new position and surroundings?
-What were some of your proudest moments from your previous career positions?
-What's your favorite part about the YJ as it is now?
-What are you most excited to add, change or improve as the new Editor In Chief?
-Where do you see the magazine (print and online) heading? What is your vision for the future of YJ?
-There's been an ongoing discussion about body image in the yoga community, and the need for better representations of real "yoga bodies" in mass media. With YJ being the largest and most well-known yoga magazine, it's often at the center of the criticism for perpetuating a certain look/body type/age/race/sex of yoga practitioner, often as the Yoga Journal cover model. Do you have any insight or comment on that?
-With a new EIC coming from Self magazine there have been concerns that YJ will start leaning more towards being a fitness & diet magazine. What would you say to those concerned readers?
-Advertising is necessary in the structure of the magazine business, but it can sometimes enter questionable territory. Do you or will you have any supervision over what ads are placed in the magazine? Do you feel that they have any influence over the integrity of the magazine and the brand?
-In the press release announcing your arrival as new EIC, it was said by senior VP of AIM that the editorial in both the magazine and online will be "refreshed" and that you will be helping to "meet the needs of the modern yogi, while respecting the great traditions of yoga and Yoga Journal." Can you share what you think that means today and maybe a few examples of how you might help bridge the modern and the traditional in this next generation of the magazine?
-What do you see is Yoga Journal's role and purpose in yoga culture as it expands and evolves?
-Do you have a favorite yoga pose?
-Have you practiced yoga in the office yet?
We hope to hear from you soon.
- New Yoga Journal Editor-in-Chief is a 'Fitness Junkie' from SELF Magazine
- Yoga Journal Shuts Down, Bloggers Take Over to Run Diverse, Edible Publication


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Huntsville, ONT (TFC) – A recent poll by IPSOS for Global News shows Canadian opinion on different 2015 election candidates. Based on 11 leadership attributes, Stephen Harper has pulled into the lead of whom Canadians think would be the best Prime Minister between Progressive Conservative leader Stephen Harper, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, and NDP leader Tom Mulcair.
As the current Prime Minister of Canada, Harper is subject to constant ridicule and dissatisfaction over his pro-bank, anti-environment neocon policies. This makes it seem unlikely that he is in the lead. In fact, Harper scored the worst on a few attributes in the poll.
According to IPSOS's poll, from April 2nd to 7th, Canadians thought Stephen Harper is the least likely to provide an open, responsible and ethical government. This is likely a reaction to the Harper government's Bill C-51, which allows government agencies more police and surveillance power with less oversight in an attempt to combat terrorism. It might also be a reaction to the many false flags being uncovered and revealing an attempt to condition Canadians. Both bill C-51 and the false flags have caused many Canadians to conclude that Harper's administration is unethically and irresponsibly prioritizing a personal agenda over the well-being of Canadians. According to the poll, 50% of those asked believe Harper's is a personal agenda.
So why do Canadians trust him as the best Prime Minister?
Despite these strong concerns, Harper won the title through the more systemic attributes, including:
- Someone who will get things done, 39%
- Someone who has what it takes to lead Canada, 40%
- Someone who is best to manage during tough economic times, 45%
- Someone who will best lead and represent Canada on the world stage, 39%
But what is leading these decisions? Harper has a proven record of getting things done. Armed with a majority of 160 seats, the strictly partisan neocon refuses to accept anything beyond his agenda. Harper also scored well as 'someone who has what it takes to lead Canada'; Stephen Harper may not be the best leader, but he certainly leads the most as an increasingly totalitarian leader. His continuous disregard for democratic values has led Canada into an illegal war with Syria and increasing privatization against public consensus. As one of the many Western leaders that are in the palm of global banks and financial institutions like the IMF, he calls for unprecedented austerity measures. These constant cuts in social services and crackdown on his citizens has, according to the poll, been interpreted by 45% of Canadians as the best way to manage during tough economic times. But the most important factor of his credentials as Prime Minister comes from how he represents Canada on the world stage.
Stephen Harper of Canada, Barack Obama of the United States, David Cameron of the United Kingdom, and Tony Abbott of Australia, are all part of the neocon puppet typecast that makes up the western world. All of these leaders have supported the 'War on Terror,' which many critics see as an attempt to create an American empire. With Harper consistently following America on military campaigns, and creating his own version of the Patriot Act, Bill C-51, he most definitely leads Canada onto the world stage.
With the federal election approaching in October, the polls will certainly change. Whatever the outcome, this election will be a major turning point in Canadian history: will Canada follow its traditional social democratic roots, or become a totalitarian police state?


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Five years of Games of the Year...
Five years of the forums...
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Five years caught in our documentry...
Five years of Doctor Who...
Episode of the Year:
-Partners in Crime
A fat-free episode?
-The Fires of Pompeii
Did you think it was red-hot?
-Planet of the Ood
We must vote. We must vote.
-The Sontaran Stratagem/The Poison Sky
Is it too early for a Sontaran Victory dance?
-The Doctor's Daughter
Did you like the episode as much as the person themselves? (I'm not saying anything… -TR)
-The Unicorn and the Wasp
Agatha Christie's the best novelist of all-time? Is the episode as good, then?
-Silence in the Library/Forest of the Dead
How many plays on the name of the episodes are we going to do to say 'Look mate, did you like it or not?'. Er… Did you not miss a line, then die of excitement?
-Turn Left
Look mate, did you like it or not?
-The Stolen Earth/Journey's End
End of the line, both for our puns and the Doctor and crew…
-The Next Doctor
Does two Doctors deserve two puns? No, it does.
And The Winner is…
The Unicorn And The Wasp!
Blimey, we didn't see that one coming. We thought the finale was a shoe-in for sure. But Gareth Robert's murdeor mystery wasn't only the funniest episode we've ever seen, but according to you lot, the best of the year! Blimey!
Best Actor
Anyone could be nominated, and we're not listing everyone who appeared in Who this year, because one winner is obvious…
The Winner is…
David Tennant!
You wouldn't nominate anyone else, would you? Possibly the finest actor in England, and the leading actor in the series. Now THERE'S a shoe-in if there ever was one. Perhaps he should have been excluded from the awards because he's too good…?
Best Actress
Same rules applied as the Best Actor one. This time, it was far closer. As in it was at least somewhat close. But, seriously, it was kinda close.
The Winner is…
Georgia Moffett!
Is it something to do with her being quite possibly the best-looking woman to ever appear in the series? Or is it just because he's more than just a pretty face, and CAN act. Very well. Her 'Death' scene brought a tear to our eyes, and it looks like it brought one to yours as well.
Runner Up: Freema Ageymun- Martha Jones herself bags second-place, after a victory last year. One vote off a draw, mind.
3rd- Alex Kingston- River Song gets nominated! Whoever would have thought?
Best Villian
Anyone could have been nominated, so that includes many of the Doctor's main enemies, including Davros- The creator of the Daleks, and the Doctor's other greatest enemies, the Cybermen.
The Winner is…
The Sontarans
Their back! At long last, these monsters have returned to challenge the Doctor, and managed to pip Davros, the Cybermen, the Daleks and an all-manner of new villains in order to win our best Doctor Who villain of 2008. The war-loving race also appeared in The Sarah-Jane Adventures, so who knows, maybe they got a vote because of that…? Even though we'd say Commander Kaagh was rubbish.
Runners-Up: 2nd- The Vasta Narada: An original monster from Steven Moffet will always get in the top 3.
3rd- Davros & Daleks: Duh.
Best Spin-Off Episode
-Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (Torchwood)
Where you 'In love' with this 'Explosive' action?
-Sleeper (Torchwood)
Did you all sleep through it, or where you the one who voted it?
-Adam (Torchwood)
A strange name, we'd say.
-Reset (Torchwood)
Did you 'Reset' your vote?
-Dead Man Walking (Torchwood)
*Insert 'Did it kill you, ect.' joke here*
-A Day in the Death (Torchwood)
See above.
-From Out of The Rain (Torchwood)
Did you all like this? Sorry. We're tired.
-Fragments/Exit Wounds (Torchwood)
Possibly one of the most popular spin-offs ever. Did our Forumites agree?
-The Last Sontarans (Sarah Jane)
The last good episode of SJA? Er, or something.
-Secret of the Stars (Sarah Jane)
Where you also put off by Rus Abbott's (Quote, Unquote) 'Acting'?
-Mark of the Berserker (Sarah Jane)
Was everyone who voted a 'Berk'?
-The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith (Guess.)
Have you guessed yet?
The Winner is…
Fragments/Exit Wounds
Two of the best episode of Torchwood bundled together? It was defiantly going to outdo the rest, especially with a fair few dicey SJA episodes appearing this year.
But the revenge of Captain John and Jack's evil little brother, Gray, plus the deaths of both Owen and Tosh made for both an emotion and action-packed finale- One which out did even a fair bit of Doctor Who, let alone SJA.
Runners Up: 2nd - A Day in the Death/Dead Man Walking: The two episodes following Mr. Cooper's tragic end lead to some of your favourite Torchwoods. We loved them, and it appears they struck a chord with you lot, too.
3rd- From Out of The Rain: This circus shocker came in a number three, as one of the four stories voted for. That's right, not a single SJA episode received a vote. Whether that shows that Torchwood's better than ever, (Which is) or that Sarah Jane Adventures is worse than ever (Which it isn't, even if the finale was a bit off.) we'll never know.
Best Set
You could nominate any at all, so long as they where realised in 2008.
The Winner is…
Toa Tahu
There really wasn't much competison here, as every other submission was made up. The best involve "The Sausage Collection" (Funkyman), "Johnny Thunder's Armpit" (Gorilla) and "N/A" (Doctor-Mario). But that's nothing- This is conclusive proof that LEGO's best sticking with it's big guns. Tahu was the best Toa in Bionicle history, so thank goodness he's back.
Best Game
LEGO Batman
Na na na na na na na na na… BATMAN!!
LEGO Indiana Jones
Do-do-do-do, duh-duh-duh! Dah dah dah dah, do do do-do-doo! Dah-dah-dah-dah, dah-dah-dah, DAH!
The winner is…
LEGO Batman
The pinnacle of the LEGO Series; Batman is a great achievement from both the LEGO Company and Traveller's Tales, as the near-perfect 'Kids Game' formula combines with masses of Batman lore and newly-designed levels, characters and feature. We gave it 91%, and you all appear to agree. Batman to the rescue indeed!
Here we are, at last! The Knight-nui.com user Awards 2008 Results! Voting closed last night, and all results have been added up, so here we go- It's a biggie…
Write-Up by TR, Winners chosen by YOU!
*Also includes the LEGO Awards, since they only included two catagories*


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Less than 50 per cent of cases of bowel cancer are diagnosed at an early stage when it can be most successfully treated, according to recent data from Cancer Australia.
Each day in Australia, 46 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and 11 people will die from the disease.
Cancer Australia CEO Helen Zorbas said bowel cancer was one of the most preventable cancers and could be successfully treated if diagnosed early, yet 24 per cent of bowel cancers were diagnosed at stage three and 18 per cent were diagnosed at stage four in Australia.
"While the bowel cancer burden is significant, evidence shows nearly half of bowel cancers are potentially preventable through lifestyle changes," Dr Zorbas said.
Modifiable risk factors for bowel cancer include being overweight, physical inactivity, a low intake of dietary fibre, a high intake of red or processed meat, high alcohol consumption and smoking.
In addition, the Australian Government's National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) provides an important way in which Australians aged 50-74 can reduce their risk of the disease and improve their chance of early diagnosis.
"A recent analysis of the NBCSP from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that bowel cancer screening is effective in reducing bowel cancer death rates, yet participation remains low at 41 per cent. I encourage those invited to participate to make it a priority," Dr Zorbas said.
Dr Zorbas said it was also important to know the symptoms of bowel cancer so warning signs are recognised and medical advice is sought early.
Symptoms include a change in bowel habits, bleeding from the rectum, unexplained weight loss, tiredness or fatigue, abdominal pain, cramping or bloating.
For more about bowel cancer.
Check Your Cancer Risk provides tips and information to reduce your risk.
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The ICM-20948 is the world's lowest power 9-axis motion tracking device that is ideally suited for wearable sensors and IoT applications. The device combines a 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass, and a Digital Motion Processor™ (DMP) in a 3mm x 3mm x 1mm (24-pin QFN) package.
The DMP offloads computation of motion processing algorithms from the host processor, improving system power performance. Software drivers are fully compliant with Google's latest Android release. The ICM-20948 supports EIS FSYNC as well as an auxiliary I2C interface to external sensors, on-chip 16-bit ADCs, programmable digital filters, an embedded temperature sensor, and programmable interrupts. It also features an operating voltage range down to 1.71V.
Communication ports include I²C and high speed SPI at 7 MHz.
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Boeing's third-quarter commercial aircraft deliveries fell from 190 in the third quarter of 2018 to 63 during the same three months this year due mainly to the continued grounding of the 737 Max. Last year's third quarter saw a total of 138 Boeing 737s delivered, compared with just five—all 737NGs—from this past July through September. All told, Boeing has delivered only 302 commercial airplanes for the year through September, compared with 568 during the same three quarters in 2018.
All but one of Boeing's other commercial programs—the 747—at least kept pace with deliveries during the prior year. The company delivered thirty-five 787 Dreamliners during the quarter, or one more than during the same period last year; twelve 777s—the same number as in the third quarter of 2018; ten 767s, or six more than it shipped in the same period last year; and a single 747—compared with two in the corresponding period in 2018.
The 737 Max saga has given Airbus a big advantage over Boeing's delivery performance this year, as the European airframer shipped 182 airplanes across its product line during the quarter, including 128 A320s, 12 A220s, 17 A330s, and 24 A350s and a single A380. Through the end of September Airbus had delivered a total of 571 airplanes this year.


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The Global Workforce Management Software Market in the Retail Industry to Grow at a CAGR of 5.67 Percent over the Period 2012-2016
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DUBLIN, October 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/th2j4j/global_workforce) has announced the addition of the "Global Workforce Management Software Market in the Retail Industry 2012-2016" report to their offering.
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One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increased demand from Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. The Global Workforce Management Software market in the Retail industry has also been witnessing the emergence of cloud-based WFM solutions. However, the high cost of implementation could pose a challenge to the growth of this market.
The key vendors dominating this space include Automatic Data Processing Inc., Kronos Inc., Oracle Corp., SAP AG, and Reflexis Systems Inc.
The other vendors mentioned in the report are Atoss Software AG, Infor Global Solutions, RedPrairie Corp., and Primion Technology AG.
Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: One of the main trends witnessed in the Global Workforce Management Software market in the Retail industry is the cost reduction as a result of high competition. Competition among WFM players worldwide is increasing, which in turn is leading to an increase in price wars. This has forced many vendors to reduce the overall price of the product. Another reason for cost reduction is the availability of numerous local vendors that offer low-cost WFM solutions. This has forced WFM vendors to reduce the price as compared to their competitors with a view to capture the market. Moreover, vendors are decreasing prices to tap SMEs in the market.
According to the report, one of the main factors driving the market is the increased investment from the retail industry in developing countries, which is due to the increase in the purchasing power of people in Eastern countries, compared to people in other regions. Further, both domestic and international products are being adopted in various developing courtiers.
Further, the report states that one of the main challenges is the limitations in network infrastructure in developing countries. However, due to limited infrastructure facilities, developing countries such as African countries, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh are unable to provide the necessary support for enabling cloud-based and mobile workforce management solutions.
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In today's tutorial, we are going to create a stylish and minimal design typography poster for the letter B using some simple texture overlays and photoshop filters to create some stunning looks…
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Before you start take a look at the final image you will be creating.
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Materials Needed:
Step 1: Create a new document
Open a new document in photoshop of size 800 by 1200 px using the default settings.
Generally i assume that we use an A3 document size with a resolution 300 ppi for creating a poster, since this tutorial is only for learning purpose, you can use your own resolution and size aspects.
Step 2: Background
Fill the background layer with black color using Edit->Fill and select Foreground color (Shift + F5). Before that please ensure that the default colors are used by pressing D, this will set the default foreground and background colors to black and white respectively.
Step 3: Add Noise to the background
Add some noise to the background layer using Filter->Noise->Add Noise. Set the amount to 2, choose Gaussian for the distribution and select the Monochromatic option.
Step 4: Render Fiber
Now we are going to create the letter B. For that create a new layer , we name the layer something like vertical bar for future reference and fill it with black and render some fibers using Filter -> Render ->Fibers using the variance as 16.0 and strength as 4.0
Step 5: Resize the vertical bar
Then resize the layer using Ctrl/Cmd + T to preferably the size shown above. This will form as the left side of the letter B.
Step 6: Making the bend part
Duplicate the vertical bar layer and name it as "bend part". Now rotate the layer to change the bar from the vertical orientation to horizontal, use the Edit->Transform->Warp or by pressing Ctrl/Cmd + T and switch to warp mode.
Give 100% for the Bend settings and choose "Arc" as the Warp mode.
Step 7: Placing the arc structure
Now resize, rotate and place the arc like structure by the side of the vertical bar to get the upper part of the letter b as shown in the image below. Note that this layer will go below the vertical bar layer. Please ensure that you drag it down in the layers panel below the vertical bar layer.
Step 8: Duplicate the arc structure
Duplicate the arc like structure layer using Ctrl/Cmd + J or Layer->Duplicate Layer and place below the upper one so as to give the look of the letter B.
Step 9: Drop shadow
Now apply some drop shadow settings for the layers comprising the letter ,the vertical bar and the two arc structures using the settings, Distance=10, Spread=30 and Size=10.
Step 10: Add a gradient light
Create a new layer called "gradient light" and select the Gradient tool by pressing G, select the default Foreground to Background option and choose Radial for the gradient and make sure you check the Reverse option since we want white as the centre for the gradient. Now drag a small gradient from the centre of the document like the one above.Now change the blending mode of the gradient light layer to Soft Light.
Step 11: Add shadows
Create a new layer called shadows above the gradient light layer and use a soft brush of radius 200 px with 50% opacity and use black as the color. Now paint some spots with the brush here and there over the vertical bar and bend part layers of the letter more specifically over the edges of the letter and at the center. Change the blending mode the shadows layer to Darken.
Step 12: Making the border
Create a new layer called border for the poster border. Select the canvas by pressing Ctrl/Cmd + A or Select->Select All. Now transform the selection using Selection->Transform Selection, decrease the width and height of the selection to 97% and 98% respectively.
Creating smooth borders
For creating smooth poster borders, first you have to select the whole canvas and then resize the selection approximately smaller than the original, then smooth the selection and finally inverse the selection and fill it with a border color in a new layer, you can create subtle border looks by adjusting the blending mode of the border layer.
Here comes the important part, normally we see posters having some smooth corners around their borders, we are also going to make ours like the same, for that you have to smooth the selection using Select->Modify->Smooth. Give 10 for the radius.
Now inverse the selection using Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I or using Select->Inverse. I think now we got the poster border. Please ensure that we are still working on the border layer, if not click on the border layer, and fill with a 50% grey color from the swatches or you can use any color of your choice, it doesn't matter much, please see to that your border color blends well with the poster.
Step 13: Adding a texture
Here comes the final part for adding texture to our poster. You can use any texture image of your choice. I am using a grey paper texture. You can download it from here.
Open the texture image and select all using Ctrl/Cmd + A and copy and paste it on our document. Stretch it so that it fills the canvas.
Now change the blending mode of this texture layer to Overlay.
We're finished! Hopefully you've picked up a few new techniques and had fun while doing so. Please share any of your personal creations in the comments for others to see! You can view the final image below or view a larger version here.


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Mountain Runoff
A hunting party, hopelessly lost in the mountains, blamed their guide for leading them astray.
"You told us you were the best guide in Colorado!" they cried.
"I am," he said, "but I think we're in Wyoming now."
Sorry, I forgot all about the Amnesia Conference!
Q: What do you call a pig with three eyes?A: Piiig
Applies to each person as they enter Kansas.
Learn & remember: East Coast and California-types pay particular attention!
1. Pull your droopy pants up. You look like an idiot.
2. Let's get this straight; it's called a "gravel road." I drive a pickup truck because I want to. No matter how slow you drive, you're going to get dust on your Lexus. Drive it or get out of the way.
3. They are cattle & feed lots. That's what they smell like to you. They smell like money to us. Get over it. Don't like it? I-70 goes east and west, I-35 goes north and south. Pick one.
4. So you have a $60,000 car. We're impressed. We have $200,000 combines that are driven only 3 weeks a year.
5. So every person in every pickup waves. It's called being friendly. Try to understand the concept.
6. If that cell phone rings while a bunch of pheasants are coming in, we WILL shoot it out of your hand. You better hope you don't have it up to your ear at the time.
7. You bring "coke" into my house, it better be brown, wet, and served over ice. You bring "Mary Jane" into my house, she better be cute, know how to shoot, drive a truck, and have long hair.
A friend of mine tried to annoy me with bird puns, but I soon realized that toucan play at that game.
Have you ever tried to eat a clock? It's very time consuming.
When notes get in treble, bass-ically they get put behind bars. The alto-nate punishment is to push them off a clef and hope they land flat on sharp objects.
I once got into so much debt that I couldn't even afford my electricity bills, they were the darkest times of my life.
Show me a piano falling down a mineshaft and I'll show you A-flat minor
When William joined the army he disliked the phrase 'fire at will'.
Something about subtraction just doesn't add up
So what if I don't know what apocalypse means!? It's not the end of the world!
Atheists don't solve exponential equations because they don't believe in higher powers.
My job at the concrete plant seems to get harder and harder.
There is a very easy way to return from a casino with a small fortune: go there with a large one.
Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that. – Norman Vincent Peale
Here's a typical conversation I had with my son Sean. This happened yesterday morning. Oh, and he's almost 3 years old.
Okay, here we go…
Me: Sean. What would you like for breakfast?
Sean: Hot Dogs!
Me: No. Hot Dogs are not breakfast food. How about waffles?
Sean: No. I want jelly beans.
Me: What?! Jelly Beans? Are you outta your mind? Try again.
Sean: Cereal!
Me: Okay. Now we're getting somewhere. What kind of cereal?
Sean: Jelly bean cereal!
Me: There's no such thing. How about Cheerios?
Sean: No. I want lunch!
Me: What do you mean you want lunch? It's breakfast time! And during this particular mealtime we eat breakfast food. So…what would you like to eat for breakfast?
Sean: Waffles!
Me: Okay. Two waffles coming up! Would you like syrup?
Sean: Yes, please.
Me: How about some blueberries?
Sean: I want some PEZ!
My Daughter Tess' Joke
A man goes into a bar orders a beer and peanuts…
The bartender brings them and walks off.. a few moments later the man hears
"Wow! That's some tie!"
The man looks around to see who said that and sees no one but the bartender with his back to him…
He drinks up eats his peanuts orders another beer and peanuts…
The bartender brings them and walks off.. a few moments later the man hears
"Those Shoes, man oh man those are some shoes!"
The man looks around to see who said that and sees no one but the bartender with his back to him…
The man totally bewildered says… "Hey bartender, what's up with the strange compliments?"
"Oh" says the bartender, "Those are the nuts, and they're complementary"
God's Web
During World War II, a US marine was separated from his unit on a Pacific Island. The fighting had been intense, and in the smoke and the crossfire he had lost touch with his comrades.
Alone in the jungle, he could hear enemy soldiers coming in his direction. Scrambling for cover, he found his way up a high ridge to several small caves in the rock. Quickly he crawled inside one of the caves. Although safe for the moment, he realized that once the enemy soldiers looking for him swept up the ridge, they would quickly search all the caves and he would be killed.
As he waited, he prayed, "Lord, if it be your will, please protect me. Whatever your will though, I love you and trust you. Amen."
After praying, he lay quietly listening to the enemy begin to draw close. He thought, "Well, I guess the Lord isn't going to help me out of this one.." Then he saw a spider begin to build a web over the front of his cave.
As he watched, listening to the enemy searching for him all the while, the spider layered strand after strand of web across the opening of the cave.
"Ha, he thought. "What I need is a brick wall and what the Lord has sent me is a spider web. God does have a sense of humor."
As the enemy drew closer he watched from the darkness of his hideout and could see them searching one cave after another. As they came to his, he got ready to make his last stand. To his amazement, however, after glancing in the direction of his cave, they moved on. Suddenly, he realized that with the spider web over the entrance, his cave looked as if no one had entered for quite a while. "Lord, forgive me," prayed the young man. "I had forgotten that in you a spider's web is stronger than a brick wall."


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PhD students supervised by a Faculty or Associate Faculty member located at the Perimeter Institute receive their degree from the partnering university where their supervisor has a full or adjunct appointment. These universities include the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph, University of Toronto, York University, McMaster University, and Western University. Past graduates have obtained competitive postdoctoral fellowships at international institutions, including NASA, MIT, and the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics.
PhD students at Perimeter are supported by the Perimeter Residency Doctoral Award. This award must be applied for separately from the University PhD application.
Students must show documentation of registration from one of the partnering universities.
Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2 persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
For more information please contact Debbie Guenther.


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Pedro Henrique Ferreira Marçal1, Lúcia Alves de Oliveira Fraga2, Ana Márcia Menezes de Mattos1, Laura Menegati1, Angélica da Conceição Oliveira Coelho3, Roberta Olmo Pinheiro4, Euzenir Nunes Sarno4, Malcolm S Duthie5, Henrique Couto Teixeira1,+
1Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Departamento de Parasitologia, Microbiologia e Imunologia, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil
2Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Instituto de Ciências da Vida, Governador Valadares, MG, Brasil
3Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Faculdade de Enfermagem, Departamento de Enfermagem Básica, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil
4Fundação Oswaldo Cruz-Fiocruz, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Laboratório de Hanseníase, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
5Infectious Disease Research Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
BACKGROUND Leprosy remains a health problem in many countries, with difficulties in diagnosis resulting in delayed treatment and more severe disabilities. Antibodies against several Mycobacterium leprae antigens have, however, shown value as diagnostic and/or prognostic markers.
OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to evaluate serum immunoglobulin (Ig) IgM and IgG subclass reactivity against three M. leprae specific antigens: NDO-HSA, a conjugate formed by natural octyl disaccharide bound to human serum albumin; LID-1, the fusion protein product of the ml0405 and ml2331 genes; and NDO-LID, a combination of LID-1 and NDO.
METHODS Sera from healthy controls, paucibacillary (PB) and multibacillary (MB) leprosy patients, and their respective household contacts, were evaluated for the presence of antigen-specific IgM, IgG, and IgG subclass antibodies by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The sensitivity and specificity of each ELISA were evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis.
FINDINGS Our data confirm that serum IgM antibodies against NDO-HSA and IgG antibodies against LID-1, as well as IgG/M antibodies against NDO-LID, are markedly increased in MB patients. For the first time, our data reveal a selective increase in IgG1 and IgG3 antibodies against LID-1 and NDO-LID in MB patients, demonstrating that these antibody isotypes are suitable for differentiation between MB and PB patients. ROC curve analysis indicates an improved capacity for diagnosing MB leprosy patients using the detection of IgG antibodies, particularly the IgG1 isotype, specific to LID-1 and NDO-LID over the performance levels attained with NDO-HSA.
CONCLUSIONS Our findings indicate that serological tests based on the detection of antigen-specific IgG1 antibodies are a useful tool to differentiate MB from PB patients, and indicate the enhanced performance of the LID-1 and NDO-LID antigens in the serodiagnosis of leprosy.
Financial support: CNPq (31036/2015-5), FAPEMIG (RED-00313-16,
APQ-02504-17). PHFM received a doctoral fellowship from UFJF.
Received 27 October 2017
Accepted 18 January 2018


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Reminder: The Northern Lights could be visible over Canada tonight
Eastside Culture Crawl: November 12-15 and November 19-22, 2020
Cooking Connected: Virtual cooking classes
Rise & Renew Mini-Retreat and Workout for Women
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If skies are clear this weekend, parts of Canada could be treated to a spectacular show tonight.
According to The Weather Network, "Aurora chasers are expecting a good show this weekend due to the effects of an immense coronal hole, and a strange phenomenon known as 'equinox cracks.'"
This is described as the time close to the March equinox, on Tuesday, March 20, "which is typically a time associated with more intense geomagnetic activity.
NO SOLAR STORM, but expect Aurora across Canada this week! – https://t.co/iYNV1pYFIB #Auroraborealis #NorthernLights #spaceweather #solarstorm (pic by #TeamTanner) pic.twitter.com/83CqF0j4Hl
— Scott Sutherland⛈🌎🚀🌔 (@ScottWx_TWN) March 13, 2018
A result of this, if conditions are clear on the nights of Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18, the Aurora Borealis, aka the Northern Lights could be visible all over Canada.
Coinciding with a New Moon on the 17th, there should be excellent viewing conditions for those looking to check out this natural wonder.
This map shows the potential aurora visibility for varying geomagnetic storm strengths. The higher the Planetary K-index is, the stronger the storm.
You can monitor the K-Index levels and updates on the auroras on the Space Weather Prediction Centre's website. But do keep in mind that the "K-Index is an average of the geomagnetic intensity seen over the past three hours."
To catch the lights in full display, try to head away from city centres, light pollution, and competing light sources in the sky.
And, of course, don't forget your cameras and remember to be patient.


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Ploenchit Road
Ploenchit (pleasingly mind) a 1.2 km short but major road. Located between Sukhumvit road and Ratchprasong intersection is one of the more expensive and chic areas of the city where are high-end state-of-the-art shopping malls, luxury hotels, and office towers. This is where the British Embassy established in 1922 and until recently occupied one of the largest compounds in the area but now some of it is The Central Embassy top-of-the-range shopping center. It's also a road where you can enjoy great Thai food, a lively local market at lunchtime, and can relax with a great view at the Siwilai City Club a luxury bar located on the 5th floor. The BTS serves the area, Ploenchit and Chidlom station.
Opened since 1970 by Miss Sanguansri who died in 2008 without an heir. To continue managing the place, the staff has taken over since then, and you will notice that the decoration was not their priority. Favorites for good value in the Michelin Guide, this discreet "old retro" restaurant located on the prestigious Witthayu (wireless road) is frequented by locals and regular "white collar" employees of the many companies, large hotels, high-end shopping malls and embassies located in this business district. Very busy at lunchtime and many employees order by phone to have lunch in their offices. From noon to 13.00, you will have to wait before you can find a seat. I was there at 11:15, and there were only a few customers. They have an interesting menu, daily specials, and à la carte dishes. Difficult to make a choice, everything is appetizing, fried noodles with soy sauce with pork/chicken and kale, rice noodles with fish curry, fried shrimps with basil, Massaman chicken with curry or simply an oyster omelet, I finally chose one of my favorite dishes, fish balls with green curry. Aroy (delicious in Thai) a little spicy but just enough for this dish. Next time I'll have a dessert but not that day. A restaurant where you come back with pleasure.
The bill was 90 baht. 70 for the curry, 15 for the bowl of rice, 2 for a glass of water, and 3…for air conditioning (per person). No service charges.
Open from Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 15.00
The menu is in English with pictures.
Address. 59/1 Sanguansri Withayu Road
Tel.022519378, 022527637
I told the lady that it was difficult to find a place at lunchtime, she told me that if I wanted to come at 13.00, I could have a chance but it was better to order the dish beforehand.
Getting There
BTS Ploenchit station exit 1, walk towards Central Embassy, take the stairs on the left to go down to the avenue, the restaurant is about 100 meters away.
Market on Ploenchit Road
There is no place and you don't want to wait in Suangsri, so why not experience a "lunchtime market". At 5 minutes, cross the street and walk to Ploenchit road and in a few steps on the left there is a small busy alley, do not hesitate to get in. I called these places by this name because it's only open at lunchtime and is located in business areas in small spaces/soi between large buildings, or parking lots. You can find many things, plastic items, clothes, shoes, beauty products, screens for your mobile phone and other gadgets. A real experience of a lunch break atmosphere, no tourists. The food is good and cheap. I had a Sen lek noodle soup with pork at the Wine Bridge Plus, the restaurant at the back of the market. There are also some stalls in the Soi Son Ton Next to this market, but If you prefer a comfortable place, all you have to do is to go to the high-end market Central Embassy shopping mall across the road.
Eat and Live Like a Thai Street Food Market
On the ground floor of the Central Embassy, a large street food market with a wide choice of dishes from different provinces of Thailand, a little expensive but good food and desserts. A payment card will be given to you at the entrance (1/person) with a credit limited to 1000 baht. Present this card with your order and give it to the cashier at the exit when you leave. A little busy at lunchtime but a nice place to enjoy lunch and relax before shopping.
Gaysorn Village
There are few restaurants including the Michelin star, Paste who was rewarded as one of the 50 best restaurants in Asia in 2018 and the best female chef.
Tummour Restaurant
A chain of Isaan cuisine restaurants. Very popular with the locals. More than 50 branches in Bangkok, in supermarkets and shopping malls. The restaurant at the Gaysorn village is small but very nice, I had lunch there and enjoyed the dish, Stir-Fried Noodles Korat Style, 85 baht and a somtam (papaya salad) with corn and khanom Chin "name of Mon origin" (rice noodles) 70 baht. Ask not spicy (May phet ka/kap). Good service.
Korat is the former name of Nakhon Ratchasima province and one of the four major Isaan cities. Thai people still use this name.
Where is it?
To get to Gaysorn, use the skywalk from the BTS Chidlom station. walk towards Ratchaprasong intersection
Gaysorn Village 3rd floor, R-Walk North. Branch to MBK 7th floor
From Central Embassy/Chidlom
The Central Embassy is connected to the Central Chidlom Mall and from there to the BTS station. If you wish to use the skywalk you will have to exit on the ground floor of the Central, cross the street, and go up again. Gaysorn is 5 minutes' walk away.
Why not pay a visit to the Erawan shrine after lunch located opposite Gaysorn Village.
Return to Ploenchit
At this beginning of a new year, I needed ID photos and went to the All seasons (residential, hotel and mall) in the Ruamrudee area, where there is a photoshop and I enjoyed returning to the Suanguansri restaurant, I arrived there around 1.30 pm and had to wait only 10 minutes before settling in. After lunch, I went up Ploenchit road (( towards Sukhumvit, around a hundred meters) to go to the soi where after passing in front of Cafe Tartine French restaurant where you can have excellent sandwiches homemade bread, and other good dishes, well known by the expats. Terrace and very good service. I saw the Cafe Chilli, Issan Rustic, right next door.
A bar-restaurant that I had never noticed before, a little bit rock n' roll atmosphere of the 60s, managed by three girls who love Issan cuisine. Very well catered bar, cocktails from 200 to 240 baht. They are also at the Emquartier and Siam Discovery shopping centers, but this one in Ruamrudee is cool with "Issan style cabins, named soumepai in Issan jargon" and tables on an outdoor terrace. I will come to spend an evening there. I did and have good food and had a good cocktail (Manhattan). A nice place, tourists and Thai customers.
If you have Allergies
Just say Pom/chan pae: milk, (nom) egg (khai), wheat (paeng salee), nut (tua), shrimp (kroong), squid (Pla Muk), fish (pla), chili (phrik), chili sauce, chili paste, pepper sauce.
What I Think
I am not in favor of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) and try to avoid it as much as possible. Monosodium glutamate (MSG). Is a natural food in tomatoes, mushrooms and many other, so why to add more. Most of the restaurants and stall vendors use it to enhance the flavor, also, if you think like me, don't forget to ask, no Pong Choo Rot or Ajinomoto please (Ka, Kap).
A very interesting website to learn more about all the additives found in food.
I hope this will be helpful for planning your next trip to Bangkok. If you have any questions, I will be more than happy to help you out.
Your support messages and comments are always welcome.


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Coco Love Alcorn – Music n' Merch
Coco Love Alcorn is a Toronto-based Canadian singer/songwriter with roots in Nova Scotia and B.C. Blessed with an exceptional voice, a DNA loaded with musical genes (her father is Toronto jazz singer John Alcorn), and graced with a delightful sense of humour, Coco's shows & records always delight. What's more, Coco, who performed between 100-150 shows across nine Canadian provinces in 2009, might just offer the most unique merchandise line on the scene. Meet Coco Love Alcorn, and if you already have, enjoy this behind the scenes look at her music n' merch.
What Coco fans might not know is that she also plays the trumpet! Roots Music Canada Facebook Fans can enjoy an exclusive clip of Coco's trumpet playing live from Hugh's Room in 2009. Speaking of Hugh's, one of Canada's leading listening rooms, Coco is back on Friday night, January 15, 2010. Go to Hugh's website for details.
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thanks for the shout out Coco! it was Evelyn Perry who i first saw do the second hand-silk screen merch, to pass on the credit : )


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Who We Are
The club is comprised of a diverse group of students from many different backgrounds and areas of study. Our club also has a strong relationship with faculty in the Plant Science Department as well as community members and local businesses. There are no requirements for your academic background and all are welcome to join!
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Penn State Horticulture Club is to establish and develop a spirit of unity, friendship, and sociability among the students and faculty members of the Department of Plant Science, to stimulate greater student interest in Horticulture, and to keep the public informed of the opportunities as well as the increasing importance of Horticulture.
What We Do
The Horticulture Club provides many opportunities throughout the semester for students to get involved with activities related to horticulture and plant science in addition to providing community service. Some of these events include flower sales, NCLC, and the annual Hort Show.


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The idea of design hierarchy sits on an assumption that in order for a website to be successful, it should satisfy lower, basic needs before it can meet higher-level needs. Before a website can 'wow' users, it should work properly first. It should meet all minimal requirements first or it won't matter at all. Your website should meet these criteria before you try to give higher-level needs to users
A website should function properly before anything else. A car needs to able to move forward, turn, reverse and stop properly, before manufacturers add things that can improve comfort. If a car can't perform basic functions well, then the whole concept has failed miserably. The number of features is irrelevant. Although a car is equipped with sophisticated satellite navigation, it would be useless if the car has no engine or tires. A function is actually an essential feature, but who should define which features are essential? The designer? The website owner? The users? Websites that fail to meet basic functions are of no value. A good way to define basic functions of your website is to determine the needs of your users, for example it should deliver useful contents, load the pages in a reasonable amount of time, have working navigational elements and can respond to basic browser functionality like 'Forward' and 'Back'.
Once a website meets all functional requirements, it should move up one step by providing reliability. A functional website should be perfectly stable and have consistent performance. It should not only work, it should work again and again. If a car sometimes starts and sometimes doesn't, then it doesn't meet the reliability requirement. If it can run but does it erratically, then it doesn't meet reliability requirements. Websites that fail to meet reliability requirements are perceived as to have little value. Again, users expect a website to work consistently. What works yesterday and today, should work again in the future. When new features and pages are added, they should work as well as other features and pages.
It determines how easily users can accomplish basic tasks. Can people drive a newly released car model immediately? Can people easily start the car and work with the transmission? These are only a few of the usability factors of a car. Your website should also be highly usable and first-time visitors should be able to figure it out easily. Is your design forgiving and easy to use? What happen if a visitor clicks the wrong button and make other unintentional mistakes? Consequences of a mistake shouldn't be dire. Users should be able to go to the main page easily if they arrive to a webpage by mistake. Websites that are functional, reliable and usable are perceived as a decent website. People have basic usability expectations; they can recognize things that don't work well. A usable website offers straightforward navigation system, intuitive layout and readable text
Does your website empower users to do better and more? Does a car allow you to easily adjust the suspension and navigation settings? There are proficiency requirements for both the car and website. It is not imperative to have suspension settings that can be adjusted to match the gravel road or smooth highway road, but if car owners can adjust it easily, it would improve things considerably. Websites are regarded as proficient if they can function at a higher level. It should allow people to do certain things that are not possible previously and to improve basic functionality. For example, a proficient website should feature advanced search features and data filtering.
Once all lower-level requirements are satisfied, web developers can start to work creatively with the website. With the above requirements met, your website can finally interact with users in innovative ways. Web developers can create things and explore on the basic concept of the website. Perhaps the car can now require both a physical key and fingerprint recognition to turn on the ignition. A car or website that meets creative requirements is perceived as high-quality and/or feature-rich product. It often generates a loyal following or fan base. If you're wondering why Apple is so successful, you should find out how it satisfies creativity requirements. A creative design could include interaction through voice commands, highly aesthetic appeal and AJAX effects.
Does a website have to be reliable before it is usable? Can't developers meet both requirements at the same time? Could a website meet proficiency requirements for skilled users while having mediocre usability values for beginners? Do we really need to follow the hierarchy one step at a time? Will users tolerate things that don't work well ten percent of the time but work admirably for the other ninety percent? Intuitively, the design makes sense and user expectations will determine functional, reliability, usability, proficiency and creativity requirements. However, there are cases where higher level needs are prioritized before lower level ones. The design hierarchy will work most of the time but it's not absolute. Your situation can be different and you need to be flexible. As with all websites, determine unique requirements of your audience and target market, for example, your visitors may prefer a website with good aesthetical elements although they hiccup sometimes, while others may prefer a perfectly reliable website that delivers quality content, although it looks a little boring. It is perfectly possible to meet higher-level requirements before meeting all lower-level requirements, as long as you know which requirements you should prioritize. Obviously, if all your pages refuse to load then everything else is useless. You need to remedy critical functional problems before worrying about reliability requirements. Only look at the design hierarchy as a guide, but satisfying lower-level requirements before trying to meet higher-level requirements often makes sense. If a website has usability issues, then you need to solve them before offering features that can make your website more proficient.
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Member rewards
Bicycle Network members get great discounts - check them out.
Our iconic Yellow Sticker
Buy a sticker....it's yellow! Buy online here, or from our volunteers whenever we have a stall at an event. They are also available at most Local Bike Shops.
It's a great idea to mount the yellow sticker on the back of your bike, just to remind drivers about Tasmanian Road Rule 144A. Recommended: mount a piece of coreflute securely with little cable ties, and then stick the sticker on top.
Collectable Bicycle Tasmania T-Shirts
We have some residual stock of our collectable 100% cotton T-shirts - these are mostly red and in children's sizes.
Details, Sizing and Order Form