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True Man Podcast featuring Ed Blonski – The Change of the Season
Other than Thanksgiving-to-Christmas, Autumn is my favorite season of year! The shorter days, crisper temperatures, and the vibrant colors of the trees make this time of year my favorite to go out and take long walks in the forest preserves around my home.
The changing of the seasons, especially summer into fall, are a vivid reminder that time is forever moving. And the older I get the faster the time seems to move!
But the changing of the seasons also reminds me that we all live our lives "seasonally." For example, I'm in a different season than my sons who are nearly 30 years younger than me.
Being able to identify the season of life I'm in helps me to relate to my sons and to help them get through the season of life they are in.
That's part of my thoughts on this episode of the True Man Podcast.
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As these man-vs-machine contests that were common several years ago are no longer held, I'm just wondering who will go down in history as the last human to beat a (more or less) top-level program of the day under regulated long-play conditions and without odds will be.
The latest I can find is Ponomariov beating Fritz in 2005 in the Man vs Machine World Team Championship. Does anyone have any later examples than that?


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Act Sat Coach Manlo Park California
Duke Graduate • 18 Years Experience • Over 1500 Students
I can help. Working with high school students for over 18 years, I have developed a philosophy supported by skills and techniques proven to result in superb SAT Tutoring and ACT test results.
We all move through the world with a self-image that sets what we believe we are capable of. This self-image often under serves our potential because it has been formed by a hodge-podge of experiences, some encouraging and affirming, others anything but. The sense of self is malleable particularly in young people.
I work to expose their doubts and fears as more imagined than real and to convince them that they are much more capable than they realize. This serves the all-important self-image in a very powerful way. It not only results in vastly improved standardized scores but also recalibrates the belief in what's possible.
As I work with my students, I never lose sight of my real objective. I may be helping them ace their standardized tests, but ultimately I am elevating more than just a score.
My program is not a traditional "one on one" tutoring situation. I have learned from my almost two decades of experience that there is a better and less painful way to prepare kids for these tests. Over the course of each 2-hour session, students meet with me for three private, one-on-one conferences (totaling about 20 minutes per student, each session),
The value of each 2 hour session is multi-faceted:
- Self-timed sections in a group environment similar to the actual testing environment
- Immediate correction of mistakes and tutoring to specific content or errors
- Test taking strategies given as they arise during test taking, making them more relevant and easier to remember and apply
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Use loan-to-value in a sentence
" The loan-to-value was incredibly favorable so we proceeded with the transaction just as we had discussed, prior to today's meeting. "
" History repeats itself in that we are now beginning to see greater loan-to-value ratios in home lending that once led in part to the financial crisis of 2007. "
" My wife tried to talk me into buying a large house on credit and fixing it up, but I knew no lender would give me a loan on that decrepit old house when the loan-to-value ratio would be so low. "


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|Posted by Winnipeg Chapter on July 24, 2017 at 8:30 PM
The National Energy Board is asking for public feedback on their Energy East hearing process. Anyone can submit answers to the survey questions after completing a simple and quick registration.
Here is the survey website
This is a great opportunity to once again tell the NEB how dangerous the pipeline will be. Here in Winnipeg, we are still deeply concerned about the contamination risk to the aqueduct and to the many other rural drinking water supplies.
According to the NEB website, the results will be used to help the Board design a better hearing process.
"A team of four Board Members, who are independent from the Hearing Panel, will gather the comments into a report. This report will be filed on the official record for the Hearing Panel to consider as they design the hearing process."
Here we have listed the questions and some suggested answers. Feel free to address your own concerns in your own words too!
QUESTION 1. Are there any local values, perspectives or concerns that the NEB should be aware of to design the hearing process?
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Much of the length of the Winnipeg aqueduct and many other rural drinking water supplies are in danger of contamination from an oil spill from the Energy East pipeline. The direction of groundwater flow adds to the always-present concern about leaks. Much of the area crossed by the pipeline is swampy.
QUESTION 2. Do you have any comments regarding the NEB hearing process and/or matters of particular interest within the Board's mandate of the Energy East and Eastern Mainline hearing that you think the Panel should consider?
Suggested Answers:
The Board should consider…
... the domino effect that could occur if a natural gas line in the same corridor as the conversion portion of the Energy East line explodes. A gas line explosion could potentially rupture and ignite the oil line.
...measures to investigate and mitigate riverbank instability such as the situation which caused the Husky Oil spill in 2016.
...complete acknowledgement and discussion of systemic problems: sulfur management of bitumen and sour oil, emissions from hydrocarbon processing plants, and upstream and downstream greenhouse gas emissions.
....upgrading current Commenters to Intervenors if they originally applied to be Intervenors because of climate concerns
QUESTION 3. What are the barriers (if any) that currently impact your ability to participate in the hearing process?
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I applied to be an official participant (Intervenor or Commenter), but I wasn't accepted because of the restrictions. I think all Canadians are directly affected by increased fossil fuel and pipeline development. All Canadians should be able to participate in the hearing.
I wanted to apply to be an official participant, but the application process was too intimidating and complicated.
Finding up-to-date information on pipelines is difficult, and too much of it is never made public. For instance, I recently heard that the NEB is allowing pipeline companies to keep repair locations secret.
I would like to see frequent plain-english communication from the NEB about pipeline projects and current issues.
QUESTION 4. If the NEB offered issue-specific workshops, what issue(s) would you most like to explore?
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I'd like to find out details of plans to protect water and water crossings.
I'd like to find out details of emergency response plans for measuring toxic fumes and protecting first responders and citizens when toxic fumes are present.
QUESTION 5. How could Expanded Engagement Board Members best engage Canadians regarding the Energy East project? (e.g., organization of regional meetings or online engagement activities)
Suggested Answers:
I would like the NEB to provide…
... public online access to complete responses to Information Requests, press releases, and news. as well as an easy front page index to find the information.
...ongoing collation of Information Requests and responses into plain english explanations
...regular interactive webinars to help citizens fully understand issues and technical information
Some helpful resources:
Energy East Pipeline in Manitoba: Avenues for Action
Potential Impacts of the Energy East Pipeline On the City of Winnipeg
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Gumdrop Cake. A dense buttery pound cake packed with brilliantly coloured morsels of gumdrop candy. It's very popular during the Holidays or as a birthday cake here in Newfoundland.
Gumdrop Cake is one of those things that I remember from childhood as does Spouse; it's one of her favourites. Back then it was sometimes made as a birthday cake for kids and adults alike.
I mean, a cake that's chock full of candy…and with frosting! What kid wouldn't love that?
It is a very similar recipe to the ever popular Newfoundland Cherry Cake which is made in practically every household in the province during the Christmas season. The poundcake-like texture of the cherry cake is tweaked to be just a little more dense.
The purpose is in order to support the heaps of brilliantly coloured little gumdrops scattered throughout the cake, while still maintaining it's rich buttery flavour. Be sure to read the notes on the gumdrops that are provided with the recipe to ensure the best success in baking this cake
This a a perfect gift giving cake too, because the recipe can be easily divided between 2 small loaf pans. If you double the recipe you can get 4 perfect little cakes to wrap in some colourfully seasonal cellophane wrap and tie with a bright ribbon.
It's just the thing to bring as a hostess gift to Holiday parties or to hand out to the neighbours, especially those with small children.
I always get questions about the gumdrops for this recipe. Here in Canada, these are carried by Bulk Barn, but I have been told sometimes only seasonally.
If you can't find them try cutting up larger gumdrops instead. Very soft gumdrops are not suitable though. Be sure to use the firmest ones you can find.
For other cakes popular in Newfoundland during the Holidays, including traditional dark and light fruitcakes as well as a few with modern twists, check out our Collection of Newfoundland Christmas Cake Recipes.
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- 1 ½ cups butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp finely minced lemon zest optional
- 3 cups flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup undiluted evaporated milk
- 2 1/2 cups baking gums + an additional ¼ cup flour
Cream together the butter and sugar well.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until light and fluffy.
Beat in the vanilla and lemon zest.
Sift together the flour and baking powder.
Fold dry ingredients into the creamed mixture alternately with the evaporated milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. As a general rule, I add the dry ingredients in 3 portions and the milk in 2 portions.
Fold in the baking gums that have been tossed at the last minute in the ¼ cup flour.
Bake in greased and floured bundt pan or in a spring form pan, tube pan, or loaf pans lightly greased and lined with parchment paper. Bake at 300 degrees F for 1 to 1 3/4 hours depending upon the size of your pan. Small loaf pans may be done just under an hour so test them after 50 minutes. My bundt pan cake took the full hour and 45 minutes in my oven
Baking times vary greatly on this recipe so rely on the toothpick test to ensure that it is properly baked. When a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, its done. Be careful not to go past this stage or the cake will be dry.
Let the cake cool in the pan/s for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
I used the smallest baking gums that I could find in this cake and they worked well. Baking gums are made to withstand the heat of baking. If using larger gumdrops, you will want to cut them in small pieces about the size of cutting a cherry into quarters. Larger gumdrops may fall to the bottom and ruin the cake.
Be careful not to use gumdrops that are too soft either. They should spring back nicely when you squeeze them between your fingers. If you can crush them completely between your thumb and forefinger they are probably too soft to use and will probably melt through the cake batter.
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El Dorado Hills Mom Finding Her Own Way in School IEPJun 29, 2015 11:31AM ● By Kristen Castillo
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Eight-year-old Owen Christensen, a third grader at William Brooks Elementary School in El Dorado Hills, has a mild to moderate intellectual delay but is thriving in the classroom. "He's pretty easygoing and loves school," says Owen's mother, Sue, explaining her son was born with a loss of brain tissue and a bilateral cleft lip and palette.
Owen, whose family includes his father Bob and brother, six-year-old Ian, has always received special education at school from individualized education programs, known as IEPs. Over the years, he's had speech and occupational therapy, physical therapy and adaptive PE, in addition to his regular classroom education.
"The hardest part about an IEP, for a parent, is it's a learning process," says Sue. "I feel like I find my own way." While not every IEP situation over the years has been ideal (Owen has attended a few other schools), he's doing well now. "It's taken to third grade to see what works for Owen," Sue says.
What is an IEP?
IEPs are part of the government-regulated Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and their purpose is to design and implement individualized educational plans for students, ages three to 21 who have a disability, as defined under IDEA. A truly successful IEP involves the support of students, parents, teachers, administrators and school staff.
"The plan helps address the unique needs of each child so that families and the school can work together to create a road map that allows the student to be educated in general education to the maximum extent possible," says Betty Jo Wessinger, director of SELPA and student support services at Folsom Cordova Unified School District, explaining IEP goals include academic, social-emotional, behavioral and mental.
Teachers typically request an IEP evaluation with parents' consent. If an evaluated child needs services, an IEP meeting will be held and an IEP written; once drafted, the IEP will be implemented and reviewed. The child will be reevaluated every three years, unless the parent or teacher requests more frequent evaluations. Parents should note that they don't have to sign anything they're not comfortable with; once you sign, it becomes a legal document.
"An IEP supports students with exceptional needs and benefits the student through ongoing progress monitoring," says Debbie Morris, director of student services at Roseville City School District, noting "only about 10 percent of a district's overall population qualify for IEPs, though many more students need additional support."
Be an advocate
Sue appreciates the value of integrating special needs kids into traditional classes. "My son loves being around [general ed] kids," she says, noting Owen spends a quarter of the school day with his peers in classes like art, physical education and some social studies and science classes.
"It's a huge benefit for general education kids and Owen," says Sue. "He's learning how to be more socially adaptive." For example, Owen used to hug his peers but nowadays he'll say 'hi,' shake hands and high five," says his mom. "Now he's one of their peers."


text: Dear Jesus, you met Mary Magdalene after you rose from the dead but at first she did not recognize you. She thought you were the gardener. At times I fail to realize your presence in my life. I get too busy making plans and doing things. I may get so concerned in my own worries that I forget the healing your presence gives. I am not attentive to you as you show yourself in the poor or those in need. Open my eyes, open my mind, open my heart. Amen – Fr. John Comiskey


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Microsoft have released to the web ADMT 3.2.
ADMT v3.2 can be deployed to migrate users, groups, service accounts, and computers between Active Directory domains in different forests (inter-forest migration) or between Active Directory domains in the same forest (intra-forest migration). Unlike the previous version 3.1; ADMT 3.2 can run on Windows Server 2008 R2 server.
ADMT 3.2 cannot be used to migrate from Windows 2000 based Active Directory forests.
What's New in ADMT 3.2
The primary improvements in the Active Directory Migration Tool version 3.2 (ADMT v3.2) are compatibility between ADMT and current versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Specifically, you can install and run ADMT v3.2 on editions of the Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system, which does not support installation of earlier versions of ADMT. In addition, you can use ADMT v3.2 to migrate managed service accounts, which are a new feature in Windows Server 2008 R2.
SQL Server database installation changes
Before you can install ADMT v3.2, you must have Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express with Service Pack 3 (SP3), SQL Server 2008 Express with Service Pack 1 (SP1), or SQL Server 2005 or later installed, and you must have configured a database instance for ADMT to use. If you plan to run the ADMT v3.2 console locally on the computer that hosts SQL Server, you can use SQL Server Express. We recommend that you also install the latest service packs for SQL Server.
Managed Service Account Migration
ADMT v3.2 provides the Managed Service Account Migration Wizard and the admt managedserviceaccount command to migrate managed service accounts. You can explicitly specify managed service accounts that need to be migrated, or you can specify computer accounts that ADMT can query for.
Deprecated features
The following features that were available in previous versions of ADMT are not available in ADMT v3.2:
- Support for migration to or from domains that have domain controllers that run Windows 2000 Server. If you want to use ADMT v3.2, both the source domain and the target domain must have a domain functional level of at least Windows Server 2003.
- The Exchange 5.5 Mailbox Migration Wizard
- The admtdb import command that allowed the import of an existing ADMT v2 database into an empty database


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NOE1 – 3-channel miniature encoder
Encoder with dimensions of 20 x 26 x 10 mm for BLDC and stepper motors. With 500 to 2,000 pulses per revolution. Optimal synchronization, even at slow speeds. High interference immunity thanks to integrated line driver.
Please note:
This encoder is only available as a combination article and has to be mounted by Nanotec.


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Ten months ago, I booked a P2.00 flight to Jakarta from a Cebu Pacific sale. I was planning on joining Travel Factor's Surfvivor Bali tour. They were going to Bali by way of Jakarta but joiners must arrange their own flights. Because of that, I booked a flight to Bali via Air Asia and I thought that I was all set. But then, Cebu Pacific started offering direct flights to Bali and all my plans changed. I suddenly had to travel to Indonesia all by myself. I wasn't planning on traveling alone to Indonesia but I already had plane tickets and I couldn't put them to waste. Thus, my adventure of going solo in Indonesia was born.
Read about the first time I traveled alone.
Eight months later, I started writing an introduction to this post which detailed the progress of my research. I started narrating about how I finally finished reading Eat, Pray, Love hoping to gain wisdom from Elizabeth Gilbert's Love journey, about how I even considered retracing her footsteps throughout the island and about how I ended up scrapping the whole idea because lots of other women were already doing the same thing. Pretty lame if you ask me.
And with that, I moved on and read as much as I could. But it really wasn't much. I did some reading on how to move around Bali, on which area to stay (a tie between Kuta and Ubud) and some of the things to do. However, I spent most of my time reviewing the various budget hotels listed in Agoda.com (I had a very tight budget because I was just recovering from our Singapore-Malaysia trip). Meanwhile, I found a Tripadvisor review of a fantastic driver in Bali. And that pretty much describes the entirety of my research.
I booked the hotel a month in advance and the driver a couple of weeks after. And with that, my preparations for going solo in Indonesia was half covered: I would tour Bali with a fantastic driver and later check in at a hotel in Kuta Beach. The other half of my stay? I would have to play by ear.
Read about my hotel in Kuta Beach
Meanwhile, I have pretty much kept my trip hush-hush. I have this history of jinxing my plans whenever I am loose-lipped about them. So, the only people who I told were those whose advice I asked from, like my friends who have lived in Indonesia and those who have gone there for vacation. Other than that, I put off letting people know up to the last minute. I was both excited and terrified of the idea of traveling by myself but I would like to have a choice on the matter. I would rather not jinx it.
Watch out for the next installment of my Going Solo in Indonesia series!
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Deeprun Rat Roundup
|Rats Captured (5)
|Rat Catcher's Flute (Provided)
DescriptionAvast ye scallywag. Arrrr... Arrrr ye looking fer work? We gots a serious rat problem down here an' not enough hands on the poop deck.
What do ye say? All ye needs to do is take this here rat catchin' flute and play the melody around the vermin. They'll follow ye to the ends of the world!
Just capture five of the little buggers and bring em back here. We needs em alive.
Yarrr... Swabby, what be takin' ye so long?
These'll werk nicely, matey. Me brother needs em still tickin' and kickin,' else they go sour... Ye don't want to taste no sour rat kabob.
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GainsUpon completion of this quest you will gain:
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The Wowhead Client is a little application we use to keep our database up to date, and to provide you with some nifty extra functionality on the website!
It serves 2 main purposes:
- It maintains a WoW addon called the Wowhead Looter, which collects data as you play the game!
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Disclaimer: I was a beta reader for this novella. My name is in the acknowledgments. My review may not be entirely unbiased.
From Goodreads:
Snapshot is a Science Fiction detective story following Anthony Davis, a cop assigned to Snapshot Duty. In this vivid world that author Brandon Sanderson has built, society can create a snapshot of a specific day in time. The experiences people have, the paths they follow—all of them are real again for a one day in the snapshot. All for the purposes of investigation by the court.
Davis's job as a cop on Snapshot Duty is straight forward. Sometimes he is tasked with finding where a criminal dumped a weapon. Sometimes he is tasked with documenting domestic disputes. Simple. Mundane. One day, in between two snapshot assignments, Davis decides to investigate the memory of a call that was mysteriously never logged at the precinct, and he makes a horrifying discovery.
As in all many stories, Snapshot follows a wonderfully flawed character as he attempts to solve a horrific crime. Sanderson proves that no matter the genre, he is one of the most skilled storytellers in the business.
Snapshot is a novella, which means that it's super short. At least, for the kind of books I like to read, it's short. According to my Kindle, the whole thing can be read in an hour and a half. I definitely recommend reading works this short in a single sitting, because it really is one cohesive story, one single plot, and you'll miss details if you take breaks. So if you want to read it, set aside the time to read it all at once, if you can. Also, read the Acknowledgments when you're done. 🙂
Short doesn't mean there isn't a lot here, however. Snapshot is packed full of exciting moments, creepy thrills, and stunning twists. Sanderson is an expert at always keeping you unbalanced, guessing, unsure of what will happen next. There is never a boring moment in the book, and once you pick it up, it's easy to just keep reading, to want to read just one more chapter, just one more, and suddenly, it's done.
There are several plot twists here, and Sanderson's ability to pack them into something this short amazes me. As with many of his books, there are bits that you will figure out ahead of time, but I guarantee there are also events that you won't see coming. I hate it when, in a book that is about the twist, you can figure out the twists far ahead of time, and have the ending all plotted out in your head before it happens. I was super glad to find that Snapshot defied these expectations, in many ways making it feel like a full Sanderson novel.
The novella is based on a really cool idea, too, as with almost all of Sanderson's novellas. In Snapshot, we're asked what would happen if you could recreate a day at will, jump into it, do whatever, and leave again, with no consequences in the real world. Sanderson explores this through the lens of criminal investigations – what would the police do with this technology? It's a fascinating question, and while his answers are only one possibility out of many, they are very interesting and thought-provoking.
As a side note, the setting is tangentially in the Reckonerverse, but you'll only recognize this if you're reading closely, as it's only really hinted at in one or two paragraphs and is relevant only to the worldbuilding and not really the plot itself. If you are expecting more David and Megan, more Prof and Tia, more bad metaphors and gun nuts, you'll be disappointed. Well, okay. Not about the gun nut part. But the rest of it. On the flip side, if you've never read the Reckoners books, you're perfectly fine reading this at any time, because it won't spoil any of that for you! (You really should read them, though.)
For all that, on the surface, Snapshot is a popcorn read, and a fun quick thrill ride, it presented a lot of interesting ideas about morality and reality that I am still pondering, several months after I first read it. When nothing is real, what is it okay to do? What is considered "wrong" in this case? How would you act? While It may not be quite as good at asking deep questions as The Emperor's Soul was, Snapshot is a really good novella that handles the massive number of things that it is trying to do really well, and I absolutely loved it.
In summary, Snapshot is a quick, fun read, and when you can set aside an hour and a half, or maybe two hours, depending on your reading speed, you really should pick it up and read it all the way through. It is full of plot twists, cool worldbuilding, and somehow also manages to use this worldbuilding to ask some really interesting questions that I'm still not sure if I have an answer to. I give it five of five stars (but I may be slightly biased as a beta reader), and really think you should pick it up soon.
Note: While you can't really get a physical copy right now (Vault Books is sold out, and the con exclusive is still con exclusive. I believe those'll be available on Sanderson's store sometime in November.), you can pick up the e-book for cheap right now at a variety of places.
Sanderson's page with more info.


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Somebody do my essay grading for me?
It's not efficient whatsoever to grade one, text someone, check all my websites, read an article, and then go back to grade another one, but damn, I do not want to grade these things, especially since I have it in mind to do it quickly so they can get them back for re-writes.
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''The Dixon pole house is one of the most striking and unusual examples of an 'experimental house' which takes risks and which may serve as a design prototype,'' Mr Lewis said. ''The design of a dwelling on a pole is unique in Victoria, and rare elsewhere,'' he said.
But the Heritage Council rejected the application, saying it was ''not of importance above a local level'' and should be included by the local Surf Coast Council in its heritage overlay.The house, built in the 1970s, will be replaced by a new house of roughly the same size, which is intended to remedy design flaws in the original, such as the fact that none of its windows would open, making it less than comfortable.
Through the four or so decades of its existence, the house has survived three bushfires, including 1983's devastating Ash Wednesday fire, and attracted considerable attention; some from tourists, and some less favourable attention from the common Australian feral bogan:
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Doug Patterson
A 30-year veteran of the Canadian travel industry, Doug Patterson has been named president, Canada, for Collette. He will officially take on the role in mid-March.
Patterson began his career at Sunquest in the mid-1980s, before moving over to The Travel Corporation. Initially working for the Contiki brand, Patterson later spent years heading up Insight Vacations in Canada before being named to the president role at Trafalgar, TravCorp's largest guided vacation brand. He took the reins in 2010 and led the company during a period of evolution and sharply increased sales.
After leaving TravCorp in 2015, Patterson has been consulting for a variety of travel companies as well as teaching a travel course at Toronto's Humber College. He says he's thrilled to take on a new challenge at the nearly 100-year-old Collette.
"It's a company with a long history that continues to innovate and grow. I look forward to working with long-time Canadian General Manager Brett Walker, who has done an excellent job over 25 years in ensuring the Collette name is front and centre with the Canadian travel trade," Patterson told Open Jaw.
"With the strengths of Ron Lonsdale, Director of Strategic Partnerships, and the rest of the Collette Canada team, I believe we can take the company to a higher level of visibility and sales in this market."
Patterson is also eager to renew relationships with the travel agency groups he got to know so well during nearly three decades with TravCorp.
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Gare du Nord shawl
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Unique, simple, and warm- the Gare du Nord shawl is a sensible addition to any wardrobe.
This is a pattern for a triangle shaped shawl knit on the bias. It is knit using 2 colours separated by a buttonhole row, achieved with bind off and cast on stitches. This element creates an open composition to the minimalist design. If you enjoy a little technical challenge in a basic knit project, this is a great shawl.
Weave the end of the Gare du Nord shawl, in and out of the buttonholes, keeping it secure during travels and adding appealing texture to any outfit! A classic colour block accent for the warmth, only garter stitch can bring.
Knit with 2 skeins of Dreamy, by Anzula:
MC, Maple- 385 yards(352m)
CC, Persimmon- 80 yards(73m)
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David Byrne (Talking Heads) teams up with Oscar winning director Spike Lee to bring Byrne's critically acclaimed Broadway show "American Utopia" to HBO. The two discuss the show together.
HBO.com describes what you can expect - "Byrne is joined by an ensemble of 11 musicians, singers, and dancers from around the globe, inviting audiences into a joyous dreamworld where human connection, self-evolution, and social justice are paramount." David Byrne uses music from his 2018 solo album along with Talking Heads classics "Once In A Lifetime" and "Burning Down The House" which is connected with monologues from Byrne. He discusses topics that are forefront in our society today, like police brutality, immigration, climate change, and the upcoming election.
It is artistic, beautiful, has great music, interpretative dance, and most of all, thought provoking. A must see for any and all of these reasons.
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I don't know about you, but I'm a sluggish son-of-a-bitch come Monday morning. My usual order at Dunkin Donuts (medium, lots of cream and sugar) is always supersized Mondays because I usually can use all the help I can get.
This morning, though, I've got something better than coffee.
That's right, I said it. Aborted Fetus are better than coffee. High praise for the Russian death metal monsters, who have a new album coming out February 18 on Comatose Music.
At the end of this post, find a new song from the violent riff-mongers, called "Morning Inferno."
If you're still dragging ass after listening to this song, you might wanna see a doctor. I have a feeling your potassium's low.
Anyways, the song comes from Private Judgment Day, the band's first batch of fresh material since 2010 and the release of Fatal Dogmatic Damage.
Well, this new record picks up right where the last one left off — only Aborted Fetus' sound is elevated on this new one.
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Don't judge me. I promise that there is nothing wrong with me. I don't have any dodgy ex-boyfriends, or too many cats. I don't snore, and I am not actually that fussy when it comes to men… it's just that for whatever reason I am unable to meet men in normal acceptable social situations. I met my last long-term boyfriend whilst I was walking my neighbour's dog. I'll be honest; I'm not that great with animals, especially other peoples, and on this particular day, I was not dressed to meet a man, I wouldn't even say I was dressed. Well, I had clothes on but… Oh let me start at the beginning. (more…)


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The Centre for Program Evaluation at the University of Melbourne is developing a framework that will help school leaders and teachers make decisions about professional learning needs, in relation to improving teaching practice.
The Professional Practice (PP) team was formed to enable quality teaching and the best educational outcomes for learners, with a significant focus on building strong relationships with all stakeholders in the education space.
Casual relief and emergency teachers (CRTs) undertake approximately 10-15% of a learner's education. CRTs play an important role in Victoria's education system and in learning outcomes. CRTs maintain the same registration requirements as all other (fully) registered teachers.
Did you know the quickest and easiest way to check your registration status is by searching the public register?
New members of the VIT Council have been appointed, effective 1 June 2019.
The Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) is set to strengthen its community and stakeholder engagement by attending some of Victoria's leading education and teacher conferences in 2019.
Showcasing and celebrating excellence in education through open days, exhibitions and special events.This year the theme is 'Celebrating Careers'.
Victoria's leading sustainability awards program, the Premier's Sustainability Awards, are now open for entries, featuring a new category, that celebrates the outstanding contribution made by volunteers.
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Best Laptops: Holiday 2019by Brett Howse on November 22, 2019 9:00 AM EST
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In our series of laptop buyers guides, here's the latest update to our list of recommended laptops. All numbers in the text are updated to reflect pricing at the time of writing.
After years of waiting, Intel has finally launched its latest 10th generation Core processors based on the long-anticipated 10nm process, and while 10th generation Core for laptops features processors based on both 10nm Ice Lake and 14nm Comet Lake, Ice Lake appears to be quite widespread in many of our pics this quarter. In addition, AMD's Ryzen platform recently got a new halo device in the Microsoft Surface Laptop lineup, and offers AMD a competitive platform. AMD hasn't yet launched their latest 7nm Zen 2 parts for laptops yet, but the combination of Zen plus Vega graphics has worked well for them. Let's dig into this quarter's recommendations.
|Laptop Recommendations Q4 2019
|Starting Price (As of writing)
|Entry Level
|Acer Aspire 5 Slim
|Dell Inspiron 14 5493
|HP Envy 13t
|Premium Ultrabooks
|Microsoft Surface Laptop
|Dell XPS 13
|Microsoft Surface Pro 7
|Dell XPS 13 2-in-1
|Discrete GPU Laptops
|Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2
|Microsoft Surface Book 2
|Apple MacBook Pro 16
As always, we'll break the guide down into several segments to serve various markets, from low-cost, to mid-range, to high end.
Entry Level
Entry level laptops are going to be lacking features against their more expensive competition, but it's where the trade-offs are made that make or break something in this category.
Acer Aspire 5 Slim
Featuring the AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor, 4 GB of memory, and a 128 GB SSD, the Acer Aspire 5 definitely hits the marks for entry level, but the roughly $300 price tag helps offset the low specs. The memory in particular is a sore spot, but the DDR4 SO-DIMMs can be upgraded if necessary. It features a 15.6-inch 1920x1080 IPS display as well, so despite the low price, the display will be sharp and offer the wide-viewing angles of an IPS panel. At 4.19 lbs, it's a bit heavy, but that's one of the drawbacks of an entry level device, and Acer only rates this laptop at 7 hours of battery life, and in the real world, it will likely be less.
If you need to step up to something with more processing power, more storage, and have a higher budget, you'll get a lot of advantages over the entry level segment.
Dell Inspiron 14 5000
Dell manages to hit the entry level pricing with the latest Insprion 14 5000 while still offering an Ice Lake processor in the Core i3-1005G1, but the 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of SSD storage may tempt you to bump up the specs. Dell has a Black Friday deal on which offers the Core i5-1035G1, 8 GB of RAM, and a 512 GB SSD for $599.99, which is only $20 more than the 256 GB model. The 14-inch laptop features a 1920x1080 display with narrow borders, and the single-channel DDR4 can be upgraded if necessary.
HP Envy 13t
Rather than outfit their Envy 13t with Ice Lake, HP has opted for the Comet Lake Core i7-10510U processor, and the base model is well-equipped, with 8 GB of RAM and a 256 GB SSD. You can also opt for a GeForce MX250 version for just $80 more. The 13.3-inch IPS display offers a good 1920x1080 resolution, and the laptop itself feels much like a more a premium ultrabook with its all-aluminum chassis, great battery life, and sharp design. HP has a great device in the Envy 13t and is worth checking out.
Premium Ultrabooks
Microsoft Surface Laptop 3
We recently reviewed the 15-inch version of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3, and some small changes from Microsoft have made big improvements. The 13-inch model features Intel's Ice Lake platform, and the 15-inch consumer version is AMD's first premium design win, with a unique Ryzen Surface processor based on the Ryzen 3000 series laptop platform. Microsoft had AMD enable an additional Vega compute unit, which means the Ryzen 5 went from 8 to 9 CUs, and the Ryzen 7 went from 10 to 11. Overall, the Surface Laptop 3 offers an incredibly well built device, with a fantastic display, and now even a USB Type-C port. It's a nice update to an already nice laptop, and now comes in an additional size, as well as offering new models without the controversial alcantara keyboard deck.
Dell XPS 13 7390
Dell's iconic XPS 13 is now available with 10th generation Intel Core, but it is not the latest Ice Lake, but Comet Lake, meaning these are the older Skylake cores. Comet Lake offers a much higher maximum turbo frequency than Ice Lake, but loses the improved GPU and newer CPU cores. The base model offers just 4 GB of LPDDR3 which is non-upgradable, so really the Core i5 model with 8 GB of RAM is the true entry point at $1099.99. The XPS design is one of the best in the industry, and Dell's Infinity Edge display pioneered the thin-bezel revolution we've seen over the last couple of years.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
Microsoft's Surface Pro lineup is their most popular device, and for good reason. It has defined the convertible tablet computer, and brings productivity on the go. It needs to be paired with a Surface keyboard, but the keyboard itself is quite good, offering surprisingly good key travel, and a fantastic trackpad, dispite the small size. The 12.3-inch PixelSense display is one of the best in the industry, offering 267 pixels-per-inch, and of course touch and pen support as well. The Surface Pen has improved tremendously over the generations, and offers one of the best pen experiences on a PC. The latest model brings incremental improvements, including the latest Ice Lake platform, which is nothing to scoff at, and finally, a USB Type-C connector in place of the mini DisplayPort output. If you're after a convertible device that is extremely portable, the Surface Pro needs to be considered.
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1
The XPS 13 2-in-1 is a masterful take on a convertible, offering great performance, wonderful styling, excellent materials, and the latest components. We recently reviewed the XPS 13 2-in-1 and were very impressed. Intel's Ice Lake processor offers excellent performance, and Dell has done a great job on battery life, and a wonderful 1920x1200 display. The extra vertical pixels are very welcome in productivity tasks, and 16:10 displays will hopefully start to mount a comeback after years and years of 16:9. Dell's MagLev keyboard would be the one negative, since the travel is very short and it does take some getting used to, but the XPS 13 2-in-1 was otherwise a great take on the 360° convertible laptop. The black colored model is a bit more functional, but the arctic white does look great.
Discrete GPU Laptops
Sometimes you just need more performance, and the integrated GPU isn't going to cut it. If you're into gaming, some of the more gaming focused devices are likely a better bet, but if you need a strong laptop to get work done, these laptops fit the bill.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2
Lenovo's 15.6-inch X1 Extreme is now in its second generation, offering plenty of compute at your fingertips. Lenovo is offering the 9th generation Intel Core H-Series, up to the Core i9-9880H with eight cores and sixteen threads. On the GPU side, all models ship with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q. Lenovo lets you build out with up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1 TB SSD as well, and the 80 Wh battery is rated at over 14 hours of life. Lenovo also offers a Dolby Vision HDR 400 IPS display, or you can opt for a UHD OLED rated for HDR 500 and including Dolby Vision.
Microsoft Surface Book 2
Microsoft didn't update the Surface Book 2 at their last hardware event in October, but the Surface Book 2 is still one of the best laptops around. The 3:2 aspect ratio display makes for great productivity, and despite it still being on 8th generation Core, the optional NVIDIA GTX 1050 in the 13-inch, and the included NVIDIA GTX 1060 GPU in the 15-inch provide a lot of GPU grunt in such a small device. The Surface Book 2 features one of the best SDR display available in a PC, with great contrast, high resolution, and per-device calibration, and the keyboard is fantastic as well. The battery life is helped by a large battery in the base, coupled with a smaller battery in the display. Microsoft's Surface lineup is pricey, and the Surface Book 2 is pricey even for a Surface device, but it is a wonderful laptop.
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019)
Apple has just updated the MacBook Pro, offering a new 16-inch model, and it brings some much-needed improvements to the lineup. Apple seems to have abandoned their butterfly keyboard, going back to a more traditional scissor-style mechanism, which should spell relief to so many due to the reliablity issues with the butterfly design. They've bumped the display up to 16-inches from 15.4 as well, now featuring a 3072x1920 resolution. Apple also provides P3 color gamut, and thanks to the Mac's color management system, this wide gamut is not the negative it is on the Windows side of the fence. Apple also provides the True Tone feature, which adjusts the white point of the display depending on the ambient lighting, and this feature works very well. The processor didn't change from the outgoing 15.4-inch model, with the Coffee Lake platform up to the Core i9-9980HK, but a new GPU is available with the AMD Radeon Pro 5300M. Apple has also bumped the battery capacity right up to the 100 Wh maximum that is allowed on airplanes, and Apple rates it for 11 hours of life. Apple has made a lot of tweaks to the MacBook Pro with the new 16-inch model which should hopefully address some of the shortcomings of the previous design. If you're after a Mac, this is the one to get.
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firewrath9 - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkwill you review the 16" MBP? Reply
peevee - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkTerrible recommendations, starting with the useless 4GB RAM + 128 GB SSD configuration prices in the table. At least normalize everything on 8GB + 512GB basic configuration (for high end start from 16+1T). Because overpricing policies of such low-cost (for manufacturer) upgrades are different, you'll end up with very different value equations. Reply
PeachNCream - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkHitting various price points such as ~$300 is difficult. How does one buy a new (not used or refurbished) laptop in that range and get 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage? I think the recommendations are reasonable given the method Anandtech uses to categorize laptops even if I generally agree that 4GB of RAM is too little for any moderately demanding tasks or even light multi-tasking. Reply
peevee - Friday, November 22, 2019 - link4GB RAM is useless with Windows 10. Even for browsing.
128GB of file space is useless with Windows 10 and any applications.
It is 2019. Costs of RAM and flash are incredibly low.
_Recommending_ useless configurations put out by manufacturers just as a bait-and-switch is terrible. If you only going to watch youtube on that, you can do it on a phone or tablet or anything else you already have.
Do you understand what "recommending" even means? AT puts its own reputation at risk by recommending 4GBs of memory IN 2019 (!!!) or bait-and-switch configurations. Reply
PeachNCream - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkNone of that is rational. Reply
jospoortvliet - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkUsers could put a decent operating system on it that works with less ram... pretty much any of the linux variants with KDE Plasma will feel familiar and use way less ram. I'd avoid the GNOME based desktops as they eat more ram and are quite different in experience, harder to get used to as windows user. Reply
timecop1818 - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkfucking lmao, lunix retards always fill these low-spec shitboxes with their half-assed excuse for an OS, it barely works on decade old hardware, what makes you think it'll even run on latest mobile chipset? people buy a cheap laptop to get shit done, spending weeks figuring out why network, wifi, or sound doesn't work is not something majority of computing population considers "work". get back under your fucking rock with your "lunix" advice, nobody wants to hear it. Reply
PeachNCream - Saturday, November 23, 2019 - linkLinux is absolutely not for everyone, but you are exaggerating the problems it has quite a bit. Hardware functionality is generally at or close to 100% and with the right desktop distro, it is quite simple to put to work doing common computing tasks. However, I get that you're trying to make a point by irrationally attacking without having much of a clue so by all means, rage on. Reply
Brett Howse - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkEvery laptop on this list can either be purchased with more than 4 GB of RAM, or more RAM can be added and was specifically called out in the descriptions if that was the case.
Your comment about "requiring" 512 GB of SSD storage is perhaps your own personal preference but definitely not a requirement of every single person wanting to purchase a laptop. Reply
Samus - Friday, November 22, 2019 - linkDumbest post I've seen all year. Half the business machines I come across have 4GB of RAM and 120GB SSD's and people manage fine. It depends what you are using the laptop for. Saying that browsing needs RAM says it all. SpecPerf and various browser benchmarks rely solely on single-threaded CPU power. Most smartphones offer great browsing experiences for this reason, and almost NONE of them have more than 4GB of RAM.
And every single laptop they recommended under the $1000 mark is easily upgraded to 16GB RAM if needed for as little as $40 if you don't mind generic memory. Reply


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Chuck Swindoll refers to Scripture memory as the most under-used spiritual resource of today's Christian. In my estimation from my years as a pastor, I would have to agree. I rarely meet Christians who are regularly memorizing God's Word. That's why I was so excited about what happened this morning.
For the last five weeks every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM the Lord has graciously provided the opportunity for me to meet with 50-60 men doing what we call 12th Man Training. For 20 minutes I teach, and then for 35 minutes the men gather around a table with 4-5 other men providing an opportunity for further discovery, accountability, application. The teaching time is then put to a YouTube channel for easy access for those whose work obligations cause them to miss occasionally. Each week the men receive one Life Application Question associated with the teaching that they are responsible for working on over the next 7 days. Last week's lesson was on the importance of Scripture memory as a means of overcoming temptation. The Life Application Question was: Which of temptation's lies do you most often fall to? Which passage will you memorize this week to combat the lie with truth? You can view that lesson here:
So today my heart was so encouraged when I asked the question, "Which of you are now regularly working at memorizing Scripture?" Nearly every hand went up. Then I asked a follow-up question: "Which of you would acknowledge that has not been the pattern of your past?" Again, nearly every hand went up. For a moment, it took my breath away – fifty men equipping themselves for daily spiritual battles through the memorization of the Word – something they had not been doing previously. Imagine the impact of that effort if it's continued over the next year or two.
I believe that we remember Scripture best, when we learn the verses that will help us at our point of need. This provides instant application for the text to our temptation or struggle. That doesn't mean we simply learn verses about our sins. Rather, we ought to memorize from both a defensive and offensive posture. To play good defense, we memorize verses in the lie/truth formula as this exposes temptation's deception. To play good offense, we memorize verses about the character of God and the nature of the gospel as this weakens temptation's appeal.
You can read more about how to do 12th Man Training with your men's group here: http://biblicalstrategies.com/5-steps-to-start-12th-man-training-with-your-mens-group.


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In honor of the haunted month, the harvest, and to herald in the horrors of snow, expect lots of spooky art celebrations and openings for First Friday. The following highlights are just a few of the art openings offered tonight; check out more options listed at firstfridayrochester.org and in our calendar. All events run 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., and are free to attend unless otherwise stated.
Head over to Haunted Hungerford (Hungerford Building, 1115 East Main Street) for two nights of frightening fun. There will be more than a dozen participating studios, a costume contest, studio raffles, and more. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Learn more at the Facebook event page.
Experience monsters of another sort at Rochester Picture Frame (2094 Main Street), where Robert Ernst Marx will present 62 humbling artworks in celebration of 60 years of exhibitions and his 90 years of life. Marx will present 21 new paintings, including the massive "A Judgment on Us," in addition to etchings, drawings, and sculptures. The central theme of Marx's artwork is "The Arrogance of Power," with subtle commentary on such topics as war and women's issues. The show takes place 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and the show remains on view through October 30. For more information, call 749-9110 or visit roberternstmarx.com.
Check out "Printed Matter," The Print Club of Rochester's 2nd Annual Print Fair, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Rochester Contemporary Art Center (137 East Avenue). The annual event highlights the depth and breadth of the printmaking community in Upstate NY. The public will have the opportunity to purchase artwork directly from participating artists Sue Leopard, Maria Savka, Kurt Feurherm, Audrey Freedman, Barbara Fox, Kristine Bouyoucos, Catherine Shuman Miller, and Heather Swenson. Admission is $2, and free for Print Club of Rochester and Rochester Contemporary members. For more information, call 461-2222 or visit rochestercontemporary.org.


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For 2017's list of supermarkets with incredibly cheap Thanksgiving turkeys, check here.
Last week, the annual study on the cost of Thanksgiving dinner was released—and as expected, prices were up. Thanks largely to the bird flu epidemic that affected chickens and turkeys throughout the Midwest and beyond in early 2015, turkey prices have increased substantially.
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average price of a 16-pound turkey is now $23.04, up $1.39 compared to last year. Meanwhile, prices for nearly all the other Thanksgiving dinner staples—including milk, fresh cranberries, pumpkin pie mix, and stuffing—barely budged this year. Overall, the estimated cost of feeding 10 people on Thanksgiving rose just 70¢, or 2% compared to last year.
What's misleading about the turkey prices mentioned in these studies is that they don't factor in Thanksgiving promotions at supermarkets. Neither do alarming headlines like "Thanksgiving turkey prices hit record highs." The truth is that regardless of the impact of the bird flu this year—or supposed "turkey shortages" in years past—major grocery stores are always compelled to sell turkeys are phenomenally cheap prices at this time of year. It's become the traditional way to drum up business, because when customers come in for inexpensive turkeys, they'll also be purchasing milk, eggs, bread, pies, cereal, and any number of other groceries.
"We lose [money] on every turkey we sell," the manager of an Apple Market in Missouri recently explained of his store's "loss-leader" deal, offering Best Choice turkeys for 75¢ a pound. "You have to be competitive. If they see the prices they want to see, they'll start buying. We have come up with a very competitive plan."
Here's a selection of competitive turkey promotions from grocery brands around the country, all offering prices under $1 a pound. (Note: Specials vary depending on locations, and most stores have a one or two turkey purchase maximum.)
Meijer: All turkeys are 50% off for customers who spend an additional $20 or more in the store. With the discount, the price of a Meijer frozen turkey runs as low as 52¢ a pound.
Albertsons: At some locations, prices are set at 59¢ a pound for Honeysuckle Turkeys, with a minimum $20 purchase. In some other stores, meanwhile, customers get a turkey for free with a purchase of $100 or $150.
Safeway: Depending on your location and the local weekly specials, Shady Brook or Safeway brand frozen turkeys weighing 10 to 24 pounds are priced as low as 59¢ a pound.
Stop & Shop: At select locations, promotional prices start at 59¢ a pound for Stop & Shop frozen turkeys and 99¢ a pound for fresh turkeys, with a $25 purchase required.
Quality Food Centers (QFC): Make a $30 purchase and a QFC private selection turkey costs just 69¢ a pound.
Apple Market: Weekly specials bring prices for Tom Turkeys and Best Choice Hams down to 75¢ a pound.
Target: Butterball fresh and frozen turkeys are available for 99¢ a pound, no minimum purchase required.
Hy-Vee: Buy a Hormel Cure boneless ham and you'll get a 10- to 14-pound Honeysuckle turkey for free, with coupon.
ShopRite: Once you meet the local purchase threshold on your Price Plus membership card, you'll be awarded a free turkey or ham.
WinCo: The low-cost supermarket is promising to beat any nearby competitor's advertised price on Thanksgiving turkeys, so long as any minimum purchase requirements are also met.
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For awhile now (what….like 10 years maybe? I'm totally not putting a lot of effort into this guess) white walls have been the modern decorating standard. Sure, there are always the "fun" "quirky" homes that I see here or there but let's be real…around the early/mid 2000s most interiors focused sites/mags sort of just wanted a palette […]View full article →
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DreamWorks' How to Train Your Dragon 2 was not just one of the better-received sequels of the 2014 Summer Movie Season, it remains one of the best-reviewed films of this year in general, and just crossed the $600 million mark at the worldwide box office over the 2014 Labor Day holiday frame. It's also the top-grossing animated motion picture of 2014 – having outperformed The LEGO Movie outside the U.S. – in the absence of a new Pixar release this year (we'll see how Disney's Big Hero 6 does at the box office in November, though).
Yet, as was discussed during the 2014 Summer Movie Awards edition of the SRU Podcast, Dragon 2 didn't seem to make as strong an impact on the public consciousness as certain other summer releases did. The 3D animated feature also suffered a significant drop-off at the U.S. box office, compared to its predecessor's take in 2010 ($174 million vs. $216 million), despite a slight uptick in ticket prices – along with the increase in the number of 3D screenings available – over the four years between the films.
This is all worth taking into consideration, as How to Train Your Dragon 3 has now been pushed back by a year, from a planned launch during the 2016 Summer Movie Season to the same period in 2017. Still, the fact that Dragon 3 has been given a new official release date – as opposed to being shifted to a more vague frame (see: Sony having recently pushed Amazing Spider-Man 3 to "sometime in 2018″) – is a sign that DreamWorks remains confident about the property's future – and with good reason.
Dragon 3 was previously set to arrive on June 17th, 2016, which is the same date that Pixar has claimed for the Finding Nemo sequel, Finding Dory. It's not quite a Captain America 3/Batman V Superman situation, but it makes sense that Dragon 3 would be the one to move away first, all things considered (see: Dragon 2 performing somewhat weaker than expected). Earlier today, Warner Bros. also set Shane Black's The Nice Guys to hit theaters the same day as Dory, but it's unlikely that had much of an impact on DreamWorks' decision to scoot Dragon 3 back.
How to Train Your Dragon 3, following its move, is now scheduled to reach theaters on June 9th, 2017, which is two weeks after the currently-untitled LEGO Movie sequel opens in theaters, and one week before currently-untitled new animated movies from both Pixar and Blue Sky are slated to arrive. There will for certain be more release date announcements (and, equally likely, release date changes) for June 2017 over the next couple of years, so we'll have to wait and which – if any – of these family-friendly animated offerings wind up moving.
There was some talk about how DreamWorks executives have been entertaining the thought of a fourth How to Train Your Dragon movie down the line (not that long before Dragon 2 opened in theaters). Dragon 2 writer/director Dean DeBlois, who also co-wrote and co-directed the first How to Train Your Dragon installment, did indeed leave the door open for a third Dragon installment (which he will also make), after all, and could do the same on Dragon 3 while still providing a satisfying self-contained story.
Nonetheless, it's best to not jump to any conclusions on that front until further notice. DeBlois may have enough story for two more How to Train Your Dragon films, as the fantasy series' composer John Powell has indicated, but DreamsWorks might be a tad more hesitant than it was before, when it comes to saying yes to Dragon 4 at this point in time.
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Placement working well
News • Nov 18, 2016 11:33 GMT
ellenor recently welcomed some special visitors from Kent County Council (KCC) and Ifield School's Post 19 facility to ellenor Gravesend. They came along to catch up with 22-year-old Steven (a student at Ifield's Post 19 facility which is based on the North Kent College campus in Gravesend), who is currently spending two days a week with ellenor on a work placement.
Steven is supporting ellenor's gardening team on a Wednesday - and spent this week working incredibly hard in the charity's car park at Dartford tidying up a huge amount of leaves. On Thursdays he works in the kitchen at ellenor Gravesend.
"At ellenor, we are really keen to support and build community links and part of this is helping students to understand the world of care," said Tricia Wilcocks, Head of Education and Research at ellenor. "We are really enjoying having Steven here and another student, John, who has a placement at our Swanscombe shop. We'd certainly consider taking on students in other areas of the organisation in the future."
Students on placement from Ifield have the support of a job coach and Kelly comes in with Steven.
"I really enjoy working in the kitchen and have been cutting up vegetables and making cakes," Steven said. "I have helped out in a kitchen before – but that was more cleaning and washing-up. Here I am doing more – getting involved with food prep and using the hob and oven. The bit I enjoy most though is how we all help each other in the kitchen."
Kelly said that Steven has made some lovely lemon drizzle cakes, as well as a giggle cake – a moist fruit cake with cherries and pineapple.
"We are really proud of Steven and the progress he's made already during the placement," said Fay Elliott from Ifield (who was joined on the visit by Dot Marshall-Gent, Deputy Director of Ifield's Post 16 &19 facility at North Kent College).
This is the third year that Ifield has sent its 19+ students out on placements in the community and it is still a pilot project, funded by Kent County Council (KCC). Two members of the education team at KCC – Lydia Ellwood and Debbie Whitewood – came on the visit and all the visitors enjoyed sampling a slice of delicious Bakewell tart made by Steven.
"We are so delighted with how this project has come together," said Tricia.
Added Fay Elliott: "We are really grateful to ellenor for getting onboard with these placements. When we first got in touch with Tricia about ellenor taking some students, she said let's approach this with a 'can do' attitude and that's certainly helped to make this work."


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Ranked Set Sampling is one of the new areas of study in this region of the world and is a growing subject of research. Recently, researchers have paid attention to the development of the types of sampling; though it was not welcome in the beginning, it has numerous advantages over the classical sampling techniques. Ranked Set Sampling is doubly random and can be used in any survey designs.The Pakistan Journal of Statistics had attracted statisticians and samplers around the world to write up aspects of Ranked Set Sampling. All of the essays in this book have been reviewed by many critics.This volume can be used as a reference book for postgraduate students in economics, social sciences, medical and biological sciences, and statistics. The subject is still a hot topic for MPhil and PhD students for their dissertations.
Dr Munir Ahmad obtained his PhD in Statistics in the USA. He is the Founding President and Patron of the Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences (ISOSS), Lahore, Pakistan; Chief Editor of the Pakistan Journal of Statistics (PJS); Rector of the National College of Business Administration and Economics (NCBA&E); and author of more than 200 research articles and 28 books.Dr Muhammad Hanif, PhD in Statistics, is Professor at Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Editor of the Pakistan Journal of Statistics (PJS). He has more than 150 publications, four books and one monograph on his credit.Dr Hassen A. Muttlak obtained his PhD in Statistics in the USA and is Professor of Statistics at King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahrah, Saudi Arabia. He is a member of many statistical societies. His one of the major areas is Ranked Set Sampling and has a large number of research publications.


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People addicted to prescription painkillers who buy their pills on the black market switch to heroin because it is a better economic deal (cheaper and stronger).
The Situation:
When a person's painkiller prescription runs out or their tolerance outruns their prescription, and the user still needs opioids to keep from being sick, the user turns to the black market and buys painkillers on the street.
In Hartford, the going rate for oxycodone is $1 per milligram. Â A 30 mg oxycodone costs $30. Â The same person who sells them oxycodone often also sells heroin. Â Heroin in Hartford goes for $5 a bag.
For $30 you can buy 6 bags of heroin. Â (This is without any discount.)
If the strengths were equally priced, a 30 milligram oxycodone would be the equivalent of six bags of heroin.
It is not. Â Heroin is not only cheaper than oxycodone, it is stronger.
Let's do some math.
The Math/Assumptions
An oxycodone 30 mg is the equivalent of 15 mg morphine IV. Â (1)
Heroin is at least twice as strong as morphine. (2)
Thus 50% pure heroin is at least the equivalent of morphine.
15 mg of 50% pure heroin/50% cutting agents is 0.015 grams.
A bag of heroin typically contains 0.1 gram (100 mg) of powder.
15 mg multiplied by X Â = 100 mg = 0.1 gram
It takes six point six (6.6) 30 mg oxycodones to provide the same wallop as one (1) 0.1 mg gram bag of 50% pure heroin.
A 0.1 gram bag of 50% pure heroin is the equivalent of 100 mg of morphine or 200 mg of oxycodone.
Bottom Line: Money Talks
For the same price as a 30 mg oxycodone, a person could buy 6 bags of heroin, each bag of which is 6.6 times as strong as the 30 mg oxycodone.
Heroin is a better deal by a factor of 40. Â
Opioid Addicts switch to heroin because it is cheaper, stronger and more widely available.
Heroin can be bought for as low as $4 for a single bag. Â A bundle of ten bags sells for $35-$40. Â A stack of 100 between $170-$220.
The strength of various brands of heroin is widely varied. Â It can be 20% or 100% depending on how it is cut and and how often. Â I used 50% pure for the sake of this exercise. (3)
Pure heroin can be mixed with sugar, baby formula, caffeine, quinine and other substances.
Today much of the heroin in Hartford also contains fentanyl, which is 50 times stronger than pure heroin.
The more fentanyl that is added to a bag, the less need for it to be high heroin purity.
Some brands don't contain any heroin in at all, just fentanyl mixed with the various mentioned substances.
Only a small portion of a fentanyl brand actually contains pure fentanyl.
In all likelihood with the rise in fentanyl, the bang for the buck is even higher than 40 fold.
(1)Â http://globalrph.com/narcoticonv.htm
(2)Â How Does Heroin Compare to Morphine?
(3)Â Heroin Purity in the United States


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Booster Meeting: Tuesday, October 10th, 2017
Post date: Oct 11, 2017 8:07:11 PM
Greely Drama Booster Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2017
In attendance: Krissy Brown, Lisa Gove, Rebecca Chandler, John Hankinson, Michelle Josephson, Brenda Clark, Liz Rollins, Ramona Panici, Julie Otte, Andrea Murray Campo, Scott Kaplan, Mary McDonald, Carrie Burnsteel, Kevin Burnsteel, Patti Neuville, Kathleen Follett
Liz's Corner: Needs - large tropical and/or banana plants. It was suggested that we could rent the plants or borrow from a plant store. Michelle will check with the church to see if they have something suitable to borrow.
Volunteer Needs: Kevin and Liz are in need of help with painting sets - please come by on Saturdays from 9-3 if you can lend a hand. Liz also says they have a need for people who can do hair in the styles of the 40's. Lisa Gove suggested checking with Empire hair school. Rebecca Chandler offered to help. Liz also mentioned that they are accepting donations of gently used or new make-up if anyone knows of anyone looking to get rid of some make-up!
Thanksgiving Dinner- it is agreed that last year's Thanksgiving Dinner was a hit and we would like to do it again. Kathleen will e-mail Emily Pershing to look into planning. Kevin and Carrie Burnsteel will be kept in the loop.
Kathleen Follett's Posse
Volunteer website is up and running. It can be accessed from the Greely Drama Website. Kathleen will send out an e-mail shortly with a link to the website. Ironing hours for Sunday will need to be changed to 10:30-12:30.
Clynk bags - we have more clynk bags. If anyone wants any or knows of someplace we can distribute them, please contact Kathleen (firstname.lastname@example.com) Kathleen will look into getting the boxes from Clynk that we can use at the concession and backstage for collecting water bottles.
Patti Neuville Moneybags
We can give deposits to either Patti, Julie or mail to the P.O. Box.
2 recent deposits were made, one from the ongoing Mixed Bags fundraiser, the second from ad sales.
A question about Nik Kurlanski's scholarship came up. We have not made payment to Nik, and need to do that soon. The money for the scholarship comes from the Vanguard account. Brenda will get the information to Patti who will then send the payment.
There was a discussion about the reason we have two accounts for Drama - one held with the school, the other held with the boosters. The ticket sales go to the school and Kevin and Liz are reimbursed from the school. It is a basic school and booster structure. Is this still the best policy? Have things changed so that these policies are outdated.
Brenda's Sewing Table
There are a lot of costumes that need to be made because of the number of girls who wear matching costumes, ie band members, and chorus girls. Because of this, sewing volunteers are needed.
Andrea's Publicity Hound:
The poster has been approved and will need detailed information added.
Liz and Andrea will review the write up that went into the summer Rec. Program and use that if it is appropriate. It was mentioned that Amelia Greenlee's father would be a good contact person at the Portland Press Herald. Newspapers will print a photo if they receive them early enough. Liz will have some promo photos taken by next week and get them to Andrea.
Ad Sales Update- Lisa Gove - Food Stop is our Curtain Raiser!!! This is wonderful news!! Please support our Curtain Raiser.
The ad spreadsheet does not seem to represent the true sales of ads. Lisa questioned if it is being updated and if it reflects the current sales figures. Someone will follow up with Tim Farnham on his ad.
Cast Party - we need a home to host the cast party. Kathleen will add it to the volunteer sign ups on the Sign Up website.
Lockers - Michelle reminded us that the students need to give her their locker number if they want the goodie bag before the show.
Strike - we need volunteers to help with strike. It is a fun way to wrap the show…. Volunteers should bring star bits if they have them.
Family Ads - Patti will make a new spreadsheet for Julie to organize the family ad sales
Playbill Printing - Greg Pershing is creating the playbill. Can we find a younger student to work with him so they can take if over next year? Can we get one of the art teachers on board to help or oversee this? We need people to proofread. It was decided that we should create a proofreader's checklist to make sure we remember the details of what to look for when proofreading.
The Playbill will be printed at Xpress Copy and will be dropped off Friday to be picked up the Wednesday before the show.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 24th, 6:30