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I've used Microsoft Outlook as my preferred email client literally from the day the first beta was released back in the late 90's - I think the initial version was called Outlook 97. To me it was a breath of fresh air, as I could do all of my email and calendaring from the same window. My company was in the process of rolling out MS Exchange across the enterprise, and so Outlook was a huge improvement over having to use the kludgey combination of the MS Exchange client along with Schedule Plus - anyone but me remember that one?
Over the dozen plus years since then I've used each and every version of Outlook. Functionality-wise it keeps getting better and better, especially when you've got an Exchange server on the back-end. However, at the same time its footprint seems to get bigger and bigger with each release...sometimes I go into Task Manager and see that it consumes half a gig of RAM...WTF does it need half a gig for? And the time it take to load the software on my machine seems to increase the more I use the product...somehow all these plug-ins get installed on my behalf and I'm forced to stare at the Outlook splash screen waiting for each of these to load - a real exercise in patience. And finding out how to disable these plug-ins is no easy chore, and also can only be done within Outlook itself. This ended up being a major headache for me a couple of months ago when my Outlook was hanging every time I launched it and the culprit was this antivirus plug-in that had been recently updated. Suffice it to say that it was quite the challenge to finally fix this problem - it took multiple attempts before I could disable the plug-in within the short time window between launching Outlook and having it start hanging again.
I've written in the past about how I've reduced my dependency on Microsoft over time, and now I'm pleased to report that I've finally ridden myself of this overly engineered, bloated piece of software called Outlook. I've been using Gmail and/or Google Apps mail for the most part anyway these past few years, and the native web versions have also gotten a lot better over time. Offline viewing has been available for the past couple of years; a few months back they finally allowed you to disable "conversation view", which for the life of me I could never get used to; and they even implemented a few new features such as notification pop-ups that you'd normally only find in traditional desktop applications. And I've also come to appreciate the way Gmail uses labels as an alternative to folders - it's actually a much more elegant solution than having to manage a folder hierarchy. Since I've made the switch I've never found a need to go back, and my laptop thanks me for it!
As far as the other functions of Gmail/Google Apps go, I think it handles my calendaring and contact management needs just fine. A weak point in my opinion has always been its task management. There have been some recent improvements here as well, but features I've grown accustomed to in Outlook such as the ability to create recurring tasks are still not supported - not a show stopper, however. Getting rid of Outlook has also made it easier for me to synchronize data to my mobile devices. Since I've been using Android for awhile it's great never have to think about synchronizing my mail, calendar and contacts to my Nexus S, and there are some great 3rd-party solutions for syncing other types of data such as tasks and notes.
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I've completely given up on wearing makeup during the week. I'll do a full glam for going-out nights, but day-to-day I've been spending all of my getting-ready time on my skincare routine. It was peachy keen until I caught myself in the mirror the other day and realized that no amount of eye cream and moisturizer can hide the mid-term-season exhaustion from my face. So, I created the perfect, easy no-makeup makeup look to get me through the weeks without looking like a zombie.
The key to a natural, no-makeup look is the skin. Foundation is the first thing I notice on someone's skin, so when I want to do the bare minimum and look like I'm not trying I opt out. If you want to cover up spots or an uneven complexion, I'd recommend a tinted moisturizer — I've heard good things about the Laura Mercier one. If you are in desperate need of coverage, you can use a concealer to cover spots, but I prefer to let my skin breathe!
The second thing I notice - and I always do - is eyebrows. As someone with natural bushy and unruly brows, I've learned to love a brow brush and gel. I use a mascara testing wand (you can buy them on Amazon or take them from Sephora) to brush and style my brows, then set them with the Anastasia Beverly Hills brow gel!
The lashes are key to opening up the eyes and looking more awake. I always apply primer first, to help my lashes grow and boost the intensity of my mascara. The Honest Beauty Truly Lash Mascara is dual ended, so it's both a primer and a mascara!
The final step is optional, but I can never resist. I always apply just a little gold highlighter to the high point of my face for an extra glow. My go-to is the Kylie Cosmetics Kylighter in Salted Caramel because it looks natural and you can easily apply it without going overboard.
Finally, the for lips I usually just apply my Burt's Bees chapstick. If they're pale looking, I'll do a light coat of the NYX Butter Gloss in Angel Food Cake but too much lip gloss clashes with the rest of the look.
Now that I've shared this with you, it's time for me to get out of bed and get on with the day! What are you up to this weekend? xx, Lauren

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The Cottage Museum of the Shoemaker Heikan Jussi is located in Hollola, in the village of Herrala.
This museum is the bequest of the shoemaker Juho Mäkäräinen, or Heikan Jussi (1892 - 1967) to his community, and was established in 1967 according to the provisions of his will.The museum presents the workspace and home of a village shoemaker, while also illustrating the life of an exceptionally gifted member of his community.
Heikan Jussi has even been the subject of a doctoral dissertation and a book on his correspondence. The dissertation and the book, both in Finnish, are on sale in the museum.
The museum is maintained by the Herrala local heritage association.
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Into the Light: A Collection of Light Fixed Photomanipulations
With so many talented artists working in the photomanipulation arena, the internet is positively teeming with amazing works. Some artists decide to opt for darker, more macabre imagery and pieces, while others tend to turn towards the light. Weilding this element with authority and oh, so much talent to bring their manipulations to life.
So take a look below through the inspiring collection of photomanipulations featuring light in some form or fashion. Be it bursting forth, shining poignantly, or any other inclusion, these light fixed photomanipulations are sure to tickly your creative fancies.
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Heinrich Mueller, who was the head of the Nazi Gestapo secret police, was buried in a Jewish cemetery, reported German newspaper Bild.
The discovery was made by Johannes Tuchel of the German Resistance Memorial Center after finding documents that were hidden away in city archives.
"(Mueller's) corpse was buried in a mass grave in the Jewish cemetery in Berlin Mitte," he said.
Mueller was long rumored to have survived World War II. Bild quoted a German BND foreign intelligence file stating that Mueller was in Carlsbad in the former Czechoslovakia in summer 1949.
But Tuchel told the newspaper that the secret services were wrong.
"Mueller's body was already found in August 1945 in a provisional grave near the former Reich's aviation ministry by a burial commando," he told Bild.
His body was dressed in a general's uniform, Tuchel said. "In the inner left breast pocket was, among other things, his service certificate with a photo," he went on.
Bild also printed a document it said was from the registrar's office in Berlin-Mitte showing Mueller was buried in the district's Jewish cemetery.
The leader of Germany's Jewish community, Dieter Graumann, reacted angrily to the revelation.
"That one of the most brutal Nazi sadists is buried in a Jewish cemetery is a distasteful monstrosity. The memory of the victims is being treated here with contempt," he told Bild.
Mueller attended the Wannsee Conference at a villa on the outskirts of Berlin in January 1942 at which senior Nazis plotted the "Final Solution", a plan to exterminate all Jews in Nazi-occupied Europe.
Mueller was last seen in May 1945 in Adolf Hitler's bunker, and investigations regarding his fate continued for decades after World War 2.
Gravedigger Walter Luders told police in 1963 that he had buried Mueller personally in the Jewish cemetery, and that he had seen Mueller's face. Luders' statement now turns out to have been true.


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Texas Governor Rick Perry (R) signed a bill into law Friday morning that would require voters to present a photo identification before casting a ballot, capping a years-long legislative battle with Democrats, who allege the measure is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress votes from their core constituencies.
The law contains a provision that will provide special voter ID cards free of charge to citizens who do not have a driver's license, passport, military ID or concealed handgun license.
Voters who show up to polls with only their voter registration cards will be given six days to produce a photo ID, or their ballots will not be counted.
Perry suggested the law was no more complicated than "cashing a check down at the [grocery store] or applying for a library card down the street."
The new rules would in effect limit the numbers of Democratic voters, according to research (PDF) carried out by New York University. The elderly, poor, immigrant, minority and student voting blocs all tend to lean Democratic. They also have the highest percentages of people without driver's licenses or other photo IDs.
Democrats in Texas have been fighting these voter restrictions since Texas Republicans first proposed them in 2005. This year, however, they were unable to hold up the process thanks to an overwhelming Republican majority in the statehouse.
Republicans have long claimed the voter restrictions were needed to prevent liberal conspiracies to steal elections. Despite these claims, no evidence has been found that would indicate an organized effort to manipulate vote outcomes in any meaningful way.
The measure is almost certain to be challenged in court, according to investigative news magazine The Texas Observer.
During the signing ceremony, Perry also told reporters that he was considering running for president in 2012, reversing his long-held position that he would not seek the nation's highest office.


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Spontamunity is not a typo. It's a word I made up. (You're welcome)
Spontaneous + Community = Spontamunity
Spontamunity is an accidental collision, kind of like a firework.
And boy, do I love fireworks.
No…. Stop it. I know you are thinking, "Oh! I love fireworks, too!"
No you don't. Or perhaps you do. I don't know. I get territorial about the things I love most, which means I'm edgy about fireworks.
When I watch them I squeal and jump up and down, clapping my hands, then laughing and occasionally crying. Small children are distracted by me at firework shows and adults tell me to quiet down when I shout things like:
"Sweet Moses!"
The day after firework shows I find inexplicable bruising on my arms, face, and legs. My hands are cracked from clapping, my calves sore for jumping. I have gaps in memory and a loose tooth. I can't explain what happens to me when things start exploding in the sky. I become a sponta-maniac.
And last year's Fourth of July fireworks in San Diego were particularly memorable. Several minutes before the show was supposed to start a computer glitch caused all three barges of fireworks to explode at once, producing 12 seconds of the most incredible sky fire I have ever seen. It was like a patriotic apocalypse.
News coverage: San Diego Fireworks Fail
The explosion was so extraordinary I didn't even yell things. I just stood there stunned. And when 20 minutes of orchestrated fireworks backfired into 12 seconds of accidental majesty, spectators around us asked, "Was that supposed to happen!?!??", "Was that it!?" and "Who ate my funnel cake!?!?"
Even though it was probably the shortest show on record, it will remain one of the most memorable. That's why I can't decide if the fireworks explosion was a success, a misfire, or both.
And that's how I like to think about spontamunity: the totally unexpected interactions that feel like an accident you're glad happened.
This working definition evolved at the coffee shop yesterday when I sat next to a stranger who was full of advice. He told me about his 32 years in the Navy and then offered a life plan for Mike and me.
He told me about why marijuana should be legal: "To fix the prison system, of course! Make those criminals grow the stuff! Throw them all in a field in Nevada!"
He told me that now is the worst-ever time to have kids: "I mean, we didn't even have computers 20 years ago" (to which I raised a brow of confusion) "Just imagine where this world will be in another 20 years."
Then he noticed my bible on the table and said, "Oh hey. Is that a bible!? I just started reading the bible! Quiz me! You gotta quiz me!"
Stunned, I replied, "Quiz you? ….Um… I don't have flashcards… "
But it didn't matter. He was already off to the races.
"… 60 something books in the bible… written over 3,500 years…by one author…God… "
Then he transitioned, "Oh hey! What do you think of fasting? Is 40 days even humanly possible?"
I wasn't really involved in the conversation as much as I was the accidental catalyst. We chatted about everyday topics like mega churches, pastors who drive Bentleys, the death penalty, and defense spending. My new friend was combustible with excitement. I just kind of sat there stunned.
I walked away from that spontaneous conversation a little confused, a little entertained, and mostly thinking "Was that it?" and "Was that supposed to happen?" I'm wasn't sure if it was purposeful or just an entertaining accident.
But it doesn't actually matter. That spontaneous interaction was a good thing, even when I didn't know what to call it. A blessing? No, that sounds too heavy and spiritual. An opportunity? No, I didn't do anything for this guy.
It was spontamunity.
Because even though community is most often a 20-minute-or-more ordeal, one that is orchestrated and scheduled and carefully defined, sometimes it's something lighter. Sometimes it's spontaneous. Sometimes it's just a 12-second flash, one where the collision adds levity and makes the world feel smaller and more human, like a high-five you weren't expecting.
When Mike got home later that day he walked in the door and said, "Hey! How was your day? I was praying for you this morning. I prayed for community for you."
And I laughed and high-fived Bailey (because she always understands)
Then I told him how I found it. Kind of. Except I would call it something else….


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Born: c. 388 BCBirthplace: Heraclea, Pontus, GreeceDied: c. 315 BCLocation of death: Heraclea, Pontus, GreeceCause of death: unspecified
Gender: MaleReligion: PaganRace or Ethnicity: WhiteOccupation: Philosopher, Astronomer
Nationality: Ancient GreeceExecutive summary: Perhaps an early heliocentrist
Greek philosopher and miscellaneous writer, born at Heraclea in Pontus, flourished in the 4th century BC. He studied philosophy at Athens under Speusippus, Plato and Aristotle. According to Suďdas, Plato, on his departure for Sicily, left his pupils in charge of Heraclides. The latter part of his life was spent at Heraclea. He is said to have been vain and fat, and to have been so fond of display that he was nicknamed Pompicus, or the Showy (unless the epithet refers to his literary style). Various idle stories are related about him. On one occasion, for instance, Heraclea was afflicted with famine, and the Pythian priestess at Delphi, bribed by Heraclides, assured his inquiring townsmen that the dearth would be stayed if they granted a golden crown to that philosopher. This was done; but just as Heraclides was receiving his honor in a crowded assembly, he was seized with apoplexy, while the dishonest priestess perished at the same moment from the bite of a serpent. On his deathbed he is said to have requested a friend to hide his body as soon as life was extinct, and, by putting a serpent in its place, induce his townsmen to suppose that he had been carried up to heaven. The trick was discovered, and Heraclides received only ridicule instead of divine honors (Diogenes Laërtius V, 6). Whatever may be the truth about these stories, Heracides seems to have been a versatile and prolific writer on philosophy, mathematics, music, grammar, physics, history and rhetoric. Many of the works attributed to him, however, are probably by one or more persons of the same name. Purportedly the idea of a spinning Earth is his, and perhaps also the idea of heliocentrism.
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2007 Toyota Tundra – The Year In Review
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The newest version of the Toyota Tundra, assembled in Texas and Indiana, debuted in February 2007, and it was easily Toyota's best effort at making a full-size truck. Comparisons of the Tundra vs F150 and Tundra vs Ram both showed Toyota offered a superior product in terms of design, value, and performance.
However, Toyota didn't understand the truck market. The launch of the Tundra was worse than expected because Toyota over-estimated the demand for the "fleet" version of the truck, resulting in quite a few base Tundras on lots that needed incentives to sell. Toyota also had to deal with rumors of a 5.7L engine recall that were dramatically overstated (by both the mass media and this website).
Toyota corrected their oversight and debuted the CrewMax, resulting in a big sales boost and increase in popularity. The popularity of the Tundra was demonstrated by the number of people modifying their trucks – take a look at our featured Tundras for 2007, and read about a bullet-proof Tundra custom built by a firm in Texas.
The debut of a new truck also led to the debut of a collection of new after market parts – Tundra lift kits, Tundra cold air intakes, Tundra exhaust systems, and a slew of accessories. Of course, all the excitement was about the new Tundra supercharger from TRD (that's still pending release).
The Tundra release was rocky – there were quite a few problems reported, and Consumer Reports didn't recommend the Tundra – a first. But the negative news didn't dampen enthusiasm for the Tundra, nor should it have. The truck is still an excellent product and competitive with every full-size on the market.
What will the future hold? We've found evidence that both a hybrid version of the Tundra and a Diesel Tundra will both debut in 2009/2010. We also expect TundraHeadquarters.com to grow — we've launched TundraNetwork, a social network for Tundra owners, and we've started to build a marketplace for Tundra after market parts.
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January 27, 2016
As signs of winter have begun appearing on campus, the annual Ice Fest returned to the University of Akron. Students, alumni, faculty and staff gathered at Buchtel Commons on Tuesday to watch as competitors sculpted, sawed, and blowtorched their frozen creations. Sponsored by the Culinary Arts Club and the...


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Elizabeth Warren and two other U.S. senators are demanding answers from Wells Fargo about reports of retribution by bank managers against would-be whistleblowers. This marks the latest development in the ongoing consumer banking scandal engulfing the banking giant.
In a letter to Wells Fargo's new CEO, Timothy Sloan, Warren, D-Mass., and Sens. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., say the bank may have "misled regulators about the scope of the fraud."
The senators extensively cite reporting by NPR about former Wells Fargo workers who were fired or pushed to resign after they called the bank's ethics line. The workers say they were resisting the widespread unethical sales practices that are at the center of the current banking scandal. Wells Fargo opened as many as 2 million accounts without customers' consent.
In an interview with NPR Friday, Warren said regulators and the general public want to "protect whistleblowers. When somebody says there's a problem here, their employer doesn't get to attack them."
But former workers from four states tell NPR that's basically what the bank did to them. Wells Fargo wrote negative comments about the workers on their U5 documents — a U5 is basically a report card used by the industry. They say this amounted to a scarlet letter that has badly damaged their careers.
"Wells seems to have taken the attitude that if there's something wrong here it's the whistleblower's problem and that the whistleblower is a troublemaker," Warren says.
NPR spoke to former Wells Fargo workers in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. They all have negative U5 comments written by the bank after they were fired or resigned. They say the comments are inaccurate and hindered their job prospects and caused them financial hardship.
They all said they were fired or pushed to resign after resisting the pressure to push products on customers that they didn't want and for reporting unethical practices in their branches to managers or the company's ethics line. And they see these damaging comments on their U5 as retribution by the bank for their refusal to go along with the unethical sales culture.
The senators say that these reports as well as information from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority "paint a disturbing picture" about Wells Fargo's treatment of potential whistleblowers. Fear of retaliatory action from the bank could have prevented potential whistleblowers from coming forward and exposing the fraud. To address this concern, the senators are asking Wells Fargo for extensive information about workers it labeled this way going back more than a decade.
Wells Fargo has said it is disturbing to hear claims of retaliation against workers. And the bank says it is investigating these claims.
The U5 system was set up decades ago and is operated by FINRA, an industry self-regulatory group. Lawyers and regulators who spoke to NPR said the system has served a good purpose by labeling bad actors in the financial industry. Getting a bad mark on their U5 blocks truly unethical brokers and bankers from hopping from one financial firm to the next and continuing, for example, to defraud customers. Banks and financial firms are required to list a reason on a U5 form after they fire an employee if the employee is authorized to sell investment products to customers.
The system often appears to work well when the individual is the bad actor. But the Wells Fargo case is putting a question in stark relief: If the bank or manager is the bad actor, are there adequate protections for workers who have been unfairly or inaccurately written up on their U5s? For her part, Warren said there is clearly room for reform here:
"The Wells Fargo scandal exposes how vulnerable bank employees are under the current system," Warren told NPR. "The idea of bankwide fraud is something that the FINRA system wasn't designed to catch and in fact may help the banks squelch their whistleblowers and others who would try to correct the problem. I hope that we're going to see some changes come out of this."
The senators also say their review of the U5 data goes beyond the whistleblower issue alone.
They say that failing to properly disclose and examine U5 forms may have misled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other regulators by concealing key information on the forms. In their letter, the senators say that "the bank may have deprived FINRA and other regulators of information that could have allowed them to uncover and stop the illegal activity at Wells Fargo well before the September 2016 CFPB settlement."
The senators also noted that "Wells Fargo has a history of compliance problems related to U5 reporting" and requested information on the bank's U5 filing, review and amendment process. FINRA has launched its own internal U5 review of Wells Fargo but has not disclosed details yet.
Meanwhile, investigations into Wells Fargo continue. As Warren said, "this isn't over yet."
For its part, Wells Fargo says it has put a team in place to help former workers who qualify to be rehired for open positions at the bank.
Three senators, including Massachusetts' Elizabeth Warren, are demanding that Wells Fargo bank answer to reports that bank managers retaliated against would-be whistleblowers. NPR's Chris Arnold reports on the ongoing consumer banking scandal at Wells Fargo.
CHRIS ARNOLD, BYLINE: In a letter to the bank, the senators cite reporting by NPR about former Wells Fargo employees who were fired or pushed to resign after they called the bank's ethics line. The workers say they were resisting the widespread unethical sales practices that are at the center of the current banking scandal. Senator Elizabeth Warren.
ELIZABETH WARREN: From a regulator's point of view, from the public's point of view is we protect whistleblowers. When somebody says there's a problem here, their employer doesn't get to attack them.
ARNOLD: But Wells Fargo wrote negative comments about the workers on what's called their U5 documents. A U5 is basically a report card used by the industry. Workers say this amounted to a scarlet letter that has unfairly derailed their careers.
WARREN: Wells seems to have taken the attitude that if there's something wrong here, it's the whistleblower's problem.
ARNOLD: Warren is now asking Wells Fargo for information about workers that it labeled this way going back more than a decade. Workers who spoke to NPR say the wrongdoing was widespread in their branches, which were around the country and that it started many years before the bank has acknowledged.
WARREN: The evidence keeps mounting that this is a problem that pervades this bank, and that's why the investigations are not over.
ARNOLD: Wells Fargo has said that it's disturbing to hear claims of retaliation against workers, and the bank says it is investigating these claims. Chris Arnold, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Why did explorers name the islands west of Key West the Dry Tortugas?
Answer: They were called "dry" because they contained no fresh water. Tortugas is the Spanish word for turtles, of which the explorers saw and captured many.
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Nursing care after bone biopsy includes monitoring the site for swelling, bleeding, or hematoma formation. The biopsy site is elevated for 24 hours to reduce edema. The vital signs are monitored every 4 hours for 24 hours. The client usually requires mild analgesics; more severe pain usually indicates that complications are arising.
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic, and the client should avoid foods high in potassium. Fruits that are naturally higher in potassium include avocado, bananas, fresh oranges, mangoes, nectarines, papayas, and dried prunes.
Breathing exercises are recommended for children with cystic fibrosis, even for those with minimal pulmonary involvement. The exercises are usually performed twice daily, and they are preceded with postural drainage. The postural drainage will mobilize secretions, and the breathing exercises will then assist with expectoration. Exercises to assist with posture and to mobilize the thorax are included, such as swinging the arms and bending and twisting the trunk. The ultimate aim of these exercises is to establish a good habitual breathing pattern.
Urine specific gravity measures the concentration of the urine. During the first stage of labor, the renal system has a tendency to concentrate urine. Labor and birth require hydration and caloric intake to replenish energy expenditure and promote efficient uterine function. An elevated blood pressure and ketones in the urine are not expected outcomes related to labor and hydration. Once membranes are ruptured, it is expected that amniotic fluid may continue to leak.
The most accurate measurement of the effectiveness of nutritional management of the client is through monitoring of daily weight. This should be done at the same time (preferably early morning), in the same clothes, and using the same scale.
An NG tube connected to suction is used postoperatively to decompress and rest the bowel. The gastrointestinal tract lacks peristaltic activity because of manipulation during surgery. Although the nurse makes pertinent observations of the tube to ensure that it is secure and connected to suction properly, the client is assessed for the effect. The client should not experience symptoms of ileus (nausea and vomiting) if the tube is functioning properly. A pain indicator of 3 is an expected finding in a postoperative client.
Graves' disease causes a state of chronic nutritional and caloric deficiency caused by the metabolic effects of excessive T3 and T4. Clinical manifestations are weight loss and increased appetite. It is therefore a nutritional goal that the client will not lose additional weight and will gradually return to ideal body weight if necessary. To accomplish this, the client must be encouraged to eat frequent high-calorie, high-protein, and high-carbohydrate meals and snacks.
Ignoring a negative attention-seeking behavior is considered the best way to extinguish it, provided the child is safe from injury.
Oral intake after laryngectomy is started with semi-solid foods. Once the client can manage this type of food, liquids may be introduced. Thin liquids are not given until the risk of aspiration is negligible.
Watery diarrhea is a frequent clinical manifestation of celiac disease. The absence of diarrhea indicates effective treatment. Bloody stools is not associated with this disease. The grains of wheat and rye contain gluten and are not allowed. A balance in fluids and electrolytes does not necessarily demonstrate improved status of celiac disease.
Clients receiving amphotericin B (Fungizone) may develop hypokalemia, which can be severe and lead to extreme muscle weakness and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes. Distal renal tubular acidosis commonly occurs, contributing to the development of hypokalemia.
Conjunctivitis is highly contagious. Antibiotic drops are usually administered four times a day. When purulent discharge is present, saline eye irrigations or eye applications of warm compresses may be necessary before instilling the medication. Ophthalmic analgesic ointment or drops may be instilled, especially at bedtime, because discomfort becomes more noticeable when the eyelids are closed.
The goal of therapy in nephrotic syndrome is to heal the leaking glomerular membrane. This would then control edema by stopping the loss of protein in the urine. Fluid balance and albumin levels are monitored to determine effectiveness of therapy.
A plaster cast must remain dry to keep its strength. The cast should be handled using the palms of the hands, not the fingertips, until fully dry. Air should circulate freely around the cast to help it dry. Additionally, the cast also gives off heat as it dries. The client should never scratch under the cast. A cool hair dryer may be used to relieve an itch.
Most of the excretion of potassium and the control of potassium balance are normal functions of the kidneys. In the client with renal failure, potassium intake must be restricted as much as possible (30 to 50 mEq/day). The primary mechanism of potassium removal during ARF is dialysis.
Condoms should be used to minimize the spread of genital tract infections. Wearing tight clothes irritates the genital area and does not allow for air circulation. Douching is to be avoided. Wearing items with a cotton panel liner allows for air movement in and around the genital area.
Nitroglycerin may be self-administered sublingually 5 to 10 minutes before an activity that triggers chest pain. Tablets should be discarded 6 to 9 months after opening the bottle, and a new bottle of pills should be obtained from the pharmacy. Nitroglycerin is unstable and is affected by heat and cold, so it should not be kept close to the body (warmth) in a shirt pocket, but rather it should be kept in a jacket pocket or purse. Headache often occurs with early use and diminishes in time. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be used to treat headache.
The client with Parkinson's disease has a tendency to become withdrawn and depressed, which can be limited by encouraging the client to be an active participant in his or her own care. The family should also give the client encouragement and praise for perseverance in these efforts. The family should plan activities intermittently throughout the day to inhibit daytime sleeping and boredom.
The potential effects of alcohol abuse during pregnancy for both the mother and fetus have been well documented. The nurse who expresses genuine concern with suspected abusers may motivate positive behavioral changes during the prenatal period. The maternal behaviors of lack of concentration and agitation are frequently seen in childbearing women abusing alcohol.
Whenever the abused client remains in the abusive environment, priority must be placed on ascertaining whether the person is in any immediate danger. If so, emergency action must be taken to remove the person from the abusing situation.
The establishment of a therapeutic relationship with the suicidal client increases feelings of acceptance. While the suicidal behavior and thinking of the client is unacceptable, the use of unconditional positive regard acknowledges the client in a human-to-human context and increases the client's sense of self-worth.
An autopsy is required by state law in certain circumstances, including the sudden death of a client and a death that occurs under suspicious circumstances. It is not a requirement by federal law. It is not mandatory that every client who is DOA have an autopsy. If a family requests not to have an autopsy performed on a family member, then the nurse should contact the medical examiner about the request.
With earlier hospital discharge, clients are returning home with greater acuity of problems than was previously true, and they may require support from a home health agency until they are independent in functioning.
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It is a four- to six-year training programme completed in Specialist Registrar (SpR) posts. We offer Higher Specialist Training programmes in 28 specialties.
Our Higher Specialist Training programmes are designed to produce doctors who are leaders in their fields. We will help you develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for practising independently as a specialist, leading a clinical team and managing the everyday challenges of our health service.
On successful completion of HST, you will receive a CSCST (Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training). You will be eligible to register with the Medical Council of Ireland as a specialist.
Entry to HST is competitive. Completion of Basic Specialist Training, or an equivalent programme, is an essential entry requirement for HST.
Applications for Higher Specialist Training programmes for July 2021 will open on Monday, 5 October 2020, and will close at 12pm, Friday, 30 October 2020.
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Entry requirements for Higher Specialist Training are programme-specific. To see the entry requirements for your preferred programme, please check the relevant HST curriculum here.
Generally speaking, you must:
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Places in HST are allocated in the first instance to candidates who are citizens of Ireland or nationals of another member state of the European Union. Read more about allocation of places in HST.
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You can apply to Higher Specialist Training in 28 programmes. You can apply to more than one programme, although we advise against applying to more than two programmes.
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Make sure you read the entry requirements for your chosen programme carefully - The entry requirements are listed in the HST curriculum for each programme.
Shortlisting for interviews (where necessary) will take place in December.
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As there are a limited number of places in HST, entry to each programme is competitive.
The application process for HST programmes commencing July 2021 will open on Monday, 5 October 2020 and close 12pm, Friday 30 October 2020.
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The Hospitality certificate is on hiatus for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters as we work on streamlining our program and improving our offerings. We are planning on rolling out our new and improved certificate in the Fall of 2021, so keep an eye on your inbox!
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A Hospitality Operations certificate or micro-certificate from the University of Utah will provide you with a comprehensive education in the key areas of hospitality operations management needed to pursue a successful tourism related career.
In this noncredit program you will learn a broad range of topics from foodservice and front office operations to hospitality law and leadership. These certificates and micro-certificates are offered in partnership with AHLEI, the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) to deliver a well-rounded curriculum.
Available programs:
Non-credit certificate
Hospitality Operations Certificate - 8 courses
This certificate is offered in collaboration with the Health, Kinesiology and Recreation Department (HKR) in the College of Health. These collaborative non-credit certificates utilize existing for-credit classes and as such, have unique application requirements which are described in the information below.
The following certificate and micro-certificates are available through this program:
Non-credit Certificate
Hospitality Operations Certificate - 8 courses / equivalent of 24 credit hours (AHLEI Approved Program)
The demand for professionally trained hospitality professionals remains high in Utah with projections for both employment and wages looking bright. According to the "State of Utah's Travel and Tourism Industry Authored by: Jennifer Leaver, M.A., Research Analyst", in April 2016,
"Utah's diverse and seasonal travel and tourism industry has experienced steady and record-setting growth over the past five years. Increased numbers of travelers, spanning a variety of ages and origins, continue to visit Utah's ski resorts, parks, and other natural, cultural, and historic attractions. In 2015, Utah's economy experienced another year of record-setting traveler spending ($7.98 billion) and associated state and local tax revenues ($1.09 billion). Total tourism-related jobs increased 10 percent in the past five years and three percent in the past year. Tourism-related wages increased at an even greater rate, with a 12 percent increase since 2010 and a four percent year over increase.
Looking ahead to 2016, there is reason for optimism about continued growth in Utah's travel and tourism industry. Meanwhile, the U.S. Travel Association forecasts a three percent increase in domestic and international spending in the U.S. in 2016 along with a two percent increase in domestic person-trips and a three-to-five percent increase in international visitation."
This program is open to those at a variety of stages of their educational or professional career. This includes individuals who want to gain entry to hospitality careers, advance their career, or simply acquire additional knowledge and skills.
Career outcomes
This program is designed to prepare students for a variety of entry-level, supervisory, and managerial roles within the hospitality industry such as marketing, general management, operations, human resources, and guest services. Students will be prepared to work in hotels, food and beverage, event management, and tourism agencies. Students learn about all aspects of the hospitality industry including marketing, leadership, accounting, front office procedures, and legal considerations
These classes meet the requirements set forth by the AHLEI for the Hospitality Operations Certificate. The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) was founded in 1953 to provide working hospitality professionals with education and training. As the industry grows, the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) leaderships the way with real-life skills and knowledge through education and training. AHLEI's academic course certification:
This non-credit certificate utilizes the following courses currently offered in a for-credit format in the College of Health.
Hospitality Operations Certificate – 8 courses / equivalent of 24 credit hours
This certificate meets requirements for both the University of Utah certificate and the AHLEI Hospitality Operations Certificate
Class format: Classes are held over a traditional 15 week semester
Individual class duration: For students taking 2 classes a semester, the program will take 16 months to complete on average. Some students may be able to complete the program in as little as 12 months. Students must complete the program within four years. There is no minimum or maximum number of credits a student must or can take per semester.
Enrollment options: Students can apply to any of the certificates or micro-certificates in fall, spring or summer semesters. Not all courses are offered all semesters.
Course sequencing: Students can take courses in any order. There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites to the courses or the certificates.
Average Time to Complete:
Full certificate 4 to 7 semesters
Micro-certificates 1 to 3 semesters
Maximum time to complete the certificate: Hospitality Operations Certificate - 4 years / Individual Micro-certificates - 2 years each
Eligibility: Students at all stages of their educational or professional career are eligible for this non-credit certificate. There are no course prerequisites for any of the certificates.
The courses in these certificates and micro-certificates utilize existing for-credit classes meaning you'll be taking these classes alongside for-credit students and from University of Utah faculty in a traditional 15 week format.
Students complete all assignments required of for-credit students and receive a grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
This course will provide an introduction and overview of the hospitality and tourism industry. The primary goal of this course is to acquaint you with the sectors of the hospitality and tourism system, their history, development, and roles in the tourism system, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, the course will review career opportunities in the lodging, food service, and tourism industry.
Covers the effective management of food and beverage service in operations ranging from cafeterias and coffee shops to room service, banquet areas, and upscale dining rooms. Presents basic guest service principles and emphasizes the special needs of guests.
Covers the basic steps in the accounting cycle in the hospitality industry, preparation and analysis of financial statements, and accounting for short-term and long-term assets, liabilities, and equities.
A systematic approach to front office procedures focusing on the flow of guests through a hotel. Examines effective front office management; planning and evaluation of front office operations and human resources management.
Provides students with the principles of supervision as they apply specifically to the hospitality industry. Topics covered include leadership, motivation, effective communications, productivity, conflict, and change.
Covers the rights and responsibilities that the law grants or imposes upon a hotel keeper, and discusses the possible consequences of failure to satisfy legal obligations.
Provides a basis for understanding the various challenges and responsibilities involved in managing a food and beverage operation. Describes the steps in the management process, menu planning, food production, safety, sanitation, and financial management practices.
This course will expand traditional marketing concepts with an emphasis on the building of relationship and value with customers in parks, recreation and tourism experiences and services. Provides a basic background in marketing, focuses on practical sales techniques, proven approaches for targeting markets, and the role of the 4 Ps.
AHLEI offers the option of testing-out of certificate courses based on student experience and existing mastery of the knowledge and skills. This is called "taking the Educational Institute Challenge". The University of Utah Hospitality Operations Certificate will honor this recognition of prior learning as well and will utilize the AHLEI process.
Students may take the AHLEI "Challenge Exam" for a maximum of up to two courses. Students must pass with a grade of 70% or better to obtain recognition of competency and recognizing of completing a particular course. You cannot test out of an entire certificate.
Students wishing to take advantage of this option, are required to 1) be admitted into the non-credit certificate program, 2) obtain approval from PRT staff in advance, and 3) pay the testing fees.
Under this process, Individual classes will be counted towards successful noncredit certificate completion but will not be reflected as completed classes on University transcripts. Digital badges for any impacted certificate or micro-certificate will not be awarded.
Hospitality Operations Certificate – Noncredit tuition for each course is $440.00 / Full certificate cost is $3520.00
Why choose the University of Utah?
We understand that you have a choice when it comes to taking professional development courses and we work hard to earn your trust with each and every class!
By selecting the University of Utah, you'll enjoy the following benefits whether you're coming to us as someone new to the job market, a career changer, a seasoned professional or a lifelong learner.
Resume Power - benefit from the University of Utah reputation for credibility and quality. Choosing the University of Utah for your certificate program makes a clear statement about your commitment to excellence.
Instructor Excellence - learn from the same high-quality faculty that teach in our degree programs.
The Power of the U Network – students have access to a valuable University of Utah peer and faculty network.
Programs that Fit Your Schedule – most of our certificates offer convenient online or evening classes that offer a schedule that works around you. Go to class whenever and wherever you want.
How to register for an Academic Noncredit Certificate
The following information is required on the supplementary registration information form:
Please have all information available when you are ready to start the application. Once the application is started, there is no option to save and return. Uploading of documents for short-answer response is not available. Please be prepared to enter directly or paste from another document.
Once it's verified that you meet all certificate requirements, you will be sent a new student information packet and instructions on how to register for your courses.
Deadlines and other important application information
Certificate Completion Requirements
How is my accomplishment recognized?
For students earning an "S-Satisfactory" grade, the completed certificate will appear on University of Utah official transcripts.Students will also be awarded a University of Utah digital credential (badge) that can be shared on social media sites and used with other professional resources. Digital badges are embedded with metadata that validate the skills demonstrated and other requirements for earning the badge.
Digital Credentials / Badges
Follow the link on the badge to the left to find out what metadata is behind the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate or Caring for the Aging Population Micro-certificate badge. This is an example of the type of information you'll find behind all our academic noncredit certificates.
Find out more about Digital Badges at the University of Utah »
Are there exams? Am I graded?
Certificate classes are graded with a "satisfactory" or "unsatisfactory" option. For successful certificate completion, students must achieve a "satisfactory" grade in all classes.
Can I apply these classes to a degree at the University of Utah?
This certificate is noncredit and cannot be applied to any for-credit degree.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of credits a student may take in a semester?
There are no minimums or maximum number of credits restrictions for students. The certificate must be completed within one year.
Will I have flexibility in what classes I take and when?
Once admitted, students are responsible for enrolling in individual classes on their own through Continuing Education Academic Noncredit. Students may consult with the certificate program manager if they have questions about specific courses. (See contact us section)
Are these classes eligible for federal financial aid?
Students pursuing a certificate are considered "non-degree seeking," a status that is not eligible for federal student aid loan programs.
Is there a minimum or maximum number of credits a student may take in a semester?
There are no minimums or maximum number of credits restrictions for students. Students skipping one or more semesters are encouraged to communicate with their program advisor regarding completion plans.
What is the average weekly time commitment for each of the classes?
This noncredit class is "yoked" or partnered with a for-credit section. The for-credit section is three credits. For a typical three credit hour class, each student is expect to spend approximately six hours per week outside the classroom.
What are the online courses like?
The online courses in this certificate are flexible in that you don't have to attend online classes at a specific time. Our students use a combination of self-study and peer-to-peer interaction over an online learning network to facilitate instruction. You'll complete weekly assignments, readings, discussions, and occasional group work, as well as exams and other activities designed to enhance learning outcomes, all at times that are most convenient to you.
Using chat, video conferencing, phone calls, email, social media, bulletin boards, and more, you'll stay connected with fellow students and faculty, building personal networks along the way.
Your courses are developed by faculty and instructional designers who understand the specific needs of learners in an online environment. Special consideration is given to advance planning and setting expectations in the online classroom, so each curriculum is outlined in a syllabus distributed at the start of the course. This document provides an overview of the course assignments, grading strategy, student and faculty expectations, and course materials, as well as an understanding of the course goals and learning outcomes.
Does it matter which course I take first or in what order I take the classes?
It might matter. See the individual program details for your specific certificate.


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Gaelic literature
Gaelic literature, literature in the native tongue of Ireland and Scotland. Since Scots Gaelic became separate from Irish Gaelic only in the 17th cent., the literature is conventionally divided into Old Irish (before 900), Middle Irish (until 1350), Late Middle or Early Modern Irish (until 1650), and Modern Irish and Scots Gaelic (from 1650).
Old Irish
The early literature has survived in Middle and Late Middle Irish manuscripts that are, for the most part, miscellaneous collections of prose and verse in which legend, history, bardic and lyric poetry, and medical, legal, and religious writings of several periods are all preserved side by side. The chief works are the Book of the Dun Cow (before 1106), the Book of Leinster (before 1160), and the Yellow Book of Lecan, the Great Book of Lecan, the Lebor Brecc, and the Book of Lismore (late 14th or early 15th cent.). The first three are especially important because they contain the heroic sagas. The oldest writings are poems from the 6th cent.; Dallán Forgaill is the most famous of the filid or official poets. There are also some fine anonymous nature poems from the 8th cent.
Middle Irish
With the 9th-century (Middle Irish) period begin the heroic tales in which epic and romance go hand in hand. These stories were classified by the medieval Irish according to type. In modern times they have been divided into two major cycles, the Ulster and the Fenian.
The Ulster cycle deals with swaggering pagan heroes of the century before Christ. Its central hero and the hero of its longest story, Táin Bó Cúalnge [the cattle raid of Cooley], is Cuchulain, an Irish Achilles. The finest of all the Ulster stories is Longes Mac Nusnig [exile of the sons of Usnech], the tragedy of Deirdre. This early Celtic literature is characterized by a simplicity and terseness of style interspersed with richness of imagery, color, and detail.
The Fenian tradition, which became prominent in the late Middle Irish period, is 300 years later than the Ulster. Paganism is modified and Christianity is represented as coming in the extreme old age of Ossian, the poet of the Fenians. The temper is more romantic than epic—the lyrics sing more of nature, love, and separation than of war and death. The characteristic form of this cycle is the ballad. Its ideal hero is Finn, the Irish counterpart of the Welsh Arthur. The Fenian cycle begins with the composition of the long Acallam na Senórech [colloquy of the old men], c.1200. The great prose story of the cycle is Tóraigheacht Agus Ghráinne [the pursuit of Diarmuid and Grainne], a variant of the Ulster story of Deirdre.
Except for Deirdre, the Ulster tales have been forgotten while Fenian legends have survived to modern times, especially in Scotland. The variety of motifs encompassed by the cycles—the doomed lovers, the knights-errant, adventures in an earthly paradise, visions and voyages—influenced medieval romance. The privileged position held by the poet in ancient Ireland was continued after the advent of Christianity. Poets, who were the successors of pagan priests, became guardians of the native tradition, and, after the coming of the Norman English in the 12th and 13th cent., the spokesmen of Gaelic culture. The late medieval prose includes one of the most celebrated Gaelic narrative collections, The Three Sorrows of Storytelling.
Late Middle Irish and Modern Irish
The 16th and 17th cent. saw a great poetic revival and the rise of modern Irish prose. Gaelic Ireland was now fighting a losing battle with England, and as the English conquered, Gaelic literature became more passionately patriotic and more militantly Catholic. Prose of the 16th and 17th cent. in Ireland is transitional; it begins with some delightful tales in Middle Irish and comes to its fruition with Geoffrey Keating, whose religious works and monumental historical study of Ireland are the foundation of modern Irish literature. The greatest Irish scholar of the time was Michael O'Clery; among other students of Gaelic culture were some English-speaking Protestants, notably Bedell, bishop of Kilmore and Ardagh, translator of the Old Testament.
The penal age of Ireland may be dated from Cromwell's arrival (1649). During this time Gaelic literature served to keep alive the old culture of the submerged Catholics. From Paris and Louvain came a stream of religious books in Gaelic, probably published by the Franciscans, who at this time became the chief guardians of the Irish language. Even before Cromwell and the intense hardships suffered under English rule, however, bardic poetry had begun to decline. The early 17th cent. was an age of transition from the strict verse of the bardic schools to the less formal meters of untrained poets. Chief among the poets were Aodhagán Ó Raithille, Eóghan Ruadh Ó Súilleabháin, Brian Merriman, and Anthony Raftery.
That period was hardly over before Irish Gaelic received another great blow, following the potato famine of 1847. With the terrible depopulation of Ireland, Gaelic literature began to fade, and the proportion of Gaelic speakers in Ireland dropped in three years from more than three-fourths to one-quarter. Later in the 19th cent., Irish scholarship came into its own again and resulted, through the efforts of John O'Donovan, Eugene O'Curry, Douglas Hyde, and Standish Hayes O'Grady, in a Gaelic literary revival. The principal figures in this new Gaelic literature were Canon Peter O'Leary, Patrick O'Connor, Patrick Henry Pearse, and Maurice O'Sullivan.
Modern Scots Gaelic
The connections between Gaelic Scotland and Gaelic Ireland were close until the rise of Presbyterianism in Scotland. Since the 16th cent., Scots Gaelic has had a literature of its own. The great event of modern Scots Gaelic culture is "the '45," when Bonnie Prince Charlie (Charles Edward Stuart) led the Jacobites in an ultimately unsuccessful uprising. There was a great burst of poetry that defied the repressive measures of Parliament and mourned the English triumph. The poet par excellence of the rebellion was Alexander Macdonald (MacMaster Alasdair); he was more original than Duncan Ban McIntyre, whose poems recall older forms and older themes. At the end of the century came James Macpherson's famous forgery Ossian, supposedly the work of a 3d-century Irish bard.
Gaelic in the Modern World
A sharp decline in technique and content was evident in the 19th cent. Some excellent writers of prose, however, were Dr. Norman Macleod and Donald Mackechnie. In the 20th cent. the best-known poets are Somalirle Maclean, George Campbell Hay, and Derick Thomson. A popular satirist and newspaper columnist was Flann O'Brien (Myles Na Gopaleen), whose novels, particularly At Swim Two Birds (tr. 1956), were popular in translation. In general Scottish Gaels have preserved their language and literary activity better abroad (for instance, in Nova Scotia) than the Irish, but at home Scots Gaelic is disappearing faster than Irish. Most of the monuments of Gaelic literature have been translated into English, as by Lady Gregory, Eleanor Hull, Tom Peete Cross, and (for Scotland) James MacGregor.
See A. Carmichael, ed., Carmina Gadelica (6 vol., 1928–71); D. Thomson, An Introduction to Gaelic Poetry (1974); M. MacLean, The Literature of the Highlands (1988); N. MacNeil, The Literature of the Highlanders (1988).


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HBO executives, while admittedly not the biggest fantasy genre fans, say they love Game of Thrones. Just don't try to get them to commit to it in perpetuity.
Reporters at the network's fall TV preview session Thursday did anyway, questioning whether or not the network would stick closely to George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire books on which Game of Thrones is based, asking if they might consider seasons longer than 10 episodes, and generally attempting to get a decade-long order for future seasons.
HBO announces fall premiere dates for Boardwalk Empire, Hung, Bored to Death
HBO, in turn, reassured and made no guarantees. "We told George we'd go as long as he kept writing," network president of programming Michael Lombardo said. (Martin just released the fifth book, A Dance with Dragons, in his planned seven-book series.) The author is also involved in the production of the series, now in the middle of shooting Season 2.
"He is linked to everything [executive producers D.B. Weiss and David Benioff] are doing," network president of programming Richard Plepler said. That being said, Lombardo added, "I don't know where the show for us ends as opposed to the books... I think the challenge for us is always, how long do the creators want to stay with the show? Dan and David have signed on for a couple of years and we're going to have those conversations with them every couple years."
As for longer seasons? Executives said they wouldn't be able to do more without lengthy delays or diluting the quality of the stories.
Elsewhere at the HBO session, the network unveiled a new Monday-night block, which will kick off Oct. 10 at 9/8c with Bored to Death and followed by a new comedic half-hour called Enlightened. The show is from creator-executive producers Mike White and Laura Dern and stars Dern as Amy, a woman who has a spiritual awakening following a public meltdown — which in turn creates havoc at work and at home.
White said he was interested in writing a character that was unlike the morally ambigulous antiheros that populate contemporary cable TV shows. Amy is "someone who feels like they've seen the light and wants to express that to everybody, but she doesn't have the credibility."
"It's like someone who comes back from AA and has all the answers... for you!" In the show, Amy's suddenly can-do, whistleblowing spirit is alternately hopeful, positive and extremely off-putting to her friends and family.
"It's interesting that so many put honesty on a pedestal," Dern said. "But also how unlikable a trait that is." But White says Amy is not completely oblivious. "I think there's that initial zealot phase of someone who has had an epiphany. ...There are some dense moments, but I think it's very important to me that there is sanity to her cause. ... I at least feel it."
So where does the comedy from? Dern says that while the series is not trying to be either "extremely reverential or irreverent" about the desire to find oneself, "Mike's voice is a very earnest one about how we all long for it... She's very flawed and feels everything in an enormous way and is very honest — because of those traits comes, perhaps, disaster."
Among HBO's other announcements: The network has renewed Real Time with Bill Maher for a 10th season; The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency will not return as a series, but executives are currently evaluating two scripts for a pair of standalone films that continue the story; David Milch and Michael Mann's horse racing drama Luck, starring Dustin Hoffman, will premiere some time in January.


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Hey all, I'm playing for tips at Opening Bell Thursday, April 14th, 9PM, 1409 S. Lamar, Dallas, TX.
Come Celebrate Filing Your Income Taxes at a basement coffeehouse with great sound, a competent, happy, helpful staff, and a view of people's feet as they walk by outside!
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Home School and Twin Toddlers: Scheduling Tips
August 16, 2018
Don't miss part 1 and part 2 of this series! Right out of the gate, your school schedule can sink you if it's not realistic. Here are some scheduling things that worked for me: Schedule built-in breaks by alternating lessons that don't require your direct teaching. For our first year of home school, this was … More Home School and Twin Toddlers: Scheduling Tips


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Jennifer White
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body details:
Height: 5 feet, 2 inches (157 cm)
Weight 115 lbs (52 kg)
Measurements: 34C-21-33
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: February 6, 1988
Astrological Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Agoura Hills, CA USA
Ethnicity: American
Race: Caucasian
Additional info:
Tattoos: Back of neck
Piercings: Tongue; navel; four piercings in each ear; right nostril
Aliases: None
Started in: 2009 at approx 21 years old
Jennifer entered the industry in 2009 at the age of 21 and has since admitted it was always a fantasy of hers to have sex on film. She has had huge success in the teen niche of the industry due to her young, fresh good looks but has performed in a variety of scenes including anal, lesbian, double penetration and solo.
She has stated that she's a bit of a computer nerd and that if she was stranded on a desert island the three things she'd want with her are a vibrator, matches and a tent.
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National Indian Gaming Association commits to education on responsible gaming26 July 2016
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The 18th Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week is fast approaching, and the National Indian Gaming Association is joining forces with gaming leaders and partners to increase awareness about problem gambling and promote responsible gaming in Indian Country.
Established and spearheaded by the American Gaming Association (AGA), Responsible Gaming Education Week is held every year during the first week of August and serves as an opportunity for gaming companies and organizations to go a step further in educating employees and patrons on responsible gaming.
National Indian Gaming Association united with the American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), to continue to highlight the gaming industry's commitment and support to responsible gaming. Through this and as part of the gaming industries outreach and educational efforts additional activities and numerous local events are designed to educate individuals on effective, responsible gaming practices.
Working together, NIGA, AGA, and AGEM, have helped provide responsible gaming training for casino employees and research funding for treatment and prevention of gambling disorders, assisted in display and distribution of educational materials, and encouraged other industry leaders to join them in providing similar services to casino employees and patrons.
"While tribal government gaming has provided significant economic opportunity for our Indian communities; it remains the most successful economic gaming tool for many tribes; generating $32.3 billion dollars in total revenue for Indian Country.
"Our members believe effective, and responsible gaming programs are essential to the wellbeing of the communities where we operate, the millions of guests we welcome to tribal casinos each year, and our employees who are on the front lines of providing responsible gaming resources to our customers. We're proud of our continuous efforts to ensure a safe, fun environment for gaming customers. We look forward to working with our gaming partners in this endeavor," Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. said.
"The American Gaming Association is proud to lead the gaming industry's steadfast commitment to responsible gaming programs," said Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the AGA. "Our member companies strive year-round to keep their employees trained on the most effective responsible gaming practices and to ensure that gaming patrons have easy access to responsible gaming resources and the help they need," said Freeman.
Marcus Prater, Executive Director of Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers, also highlighted gaming equipment manufacturers' dedication to upholding responsible gaming standards in creating the games patrons enjoy. "Since AGEM's founding we have recognized the vital importance of responsible gaming programs and have supported organizations focused on advancing responsible gaming. Our manufacturers are focused on making sure consumers responsibly enjoy our products. Making the best equipment out there - with the highest integrity - is our number one priority."
The National Indian Gaming Association encourages its members to join in our efforts to increase awareness and education by commemorating Responsible Gaming Education Week in its gaming facilities and advancing responsible gaming year round.
For more information, please visit the National Center for Responsible Gaming website.


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Watch: BEAST Returns With Emotional Pre-Release Track "Butterfly"
BEAST has dropped their highly anticipated pre-release track "Butterfly" ahead of their official comeback.
The song and music video were revealed on June 27 at midnight KST, giving fans a taste of BEAST's upcoming third studio album "Highlight" which is slated for release on July 4.
Produced by Yong Junhyung and DAVII, "Butterfly" is a touching ballad number with lyrics describing the departure of a lover who spreads her wings like a butterfly.
This marks BEAST's first comeback as a five-member group. Jang Hyunseung parted ways with the group last April.
Listen to "Butterfly" below!


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Il Fornaio
223 Corte Madera Town Center (Tamalpais Dr.) Send to Phone
415-927-4400 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu
OpenBreakfast Mon.-Fri., Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sat.-Sun.
- Parking lot
- Dress code: Casual
- Full bar
- Great wine list
- Kid-friendly
- Outdoor dining
- Private room(s)
- Reservations suggested
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: Just about everyone seems to love this sunny trattoria that brought rustic Italian breads to California so many years ago. Plump chickens turn on the rotisserie, and fresh bread is baked in the back twice a day. Enjoy the focaccia and breadsticks, and stick with the Italian basics: salads, pizzas, pastas and, yes, that juicy chicken. Stop by in the morning for a steaming latte and a pastry; and don't leave without picking up some fresh Italian breads or pastries in the adjoining bakery. Watch for monthly changing specials reflecting various regions of Italy. Other locations.
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Back in the Swim
So, here I am at Williams Street, the same place I started almost ten (!!!) years ago when I began my employment with Cartoon Network. At the time, the longest I had ever held a job was 14 months (at MTV Networks), and I was convinced that my time with CN would last about as long as the next opportunity waited to present itself. Well, the next opportunity never really arrived...at least until I jumped ship to work on the GameTap project. But even so, I've been working for Turner Broadcasting for almost a decade, and my new desk is about ten feet from the first desk I ever had here. Shows you how far you can go!
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Hello! I'm Ellen, the maker behind the scenes of Crochet by Ellen!
Welcome to my crochet blog where you have access to tutorials, free patterns, and insight into my journey as a maker mama.
After having an Etsy Shop for about a year, I'm excited to share more about my journey as a shop owner and maker with you.
I started my business as a crochet artisan in 2017 after my oldest daughter started preschool and I found that I had more time at home to indulge in the things that I love. Truth be told, creating a business that fulfills my soul is one of the best decisions I ever made.
I'm obsessed with anything crochet related whether its yarn, hooks, patterns, other makers in the community, and so much more.
I published my first pattern, The Arcade Infinity Scarf, in September and let me tell you, I've caught the design bug! You can find this and many other patterns and items in my Etsy Shop and on Ravelry.
I'm so excited to share more with you, including some free patterns!!!
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Extralite HyperStem Titanium Torx Bolt
$9.00 - $52.00
Differentiating itself from the original Extralite top cap , the HyperCap has a hollow bolt, shaving an additional 1.7 grams, making it one of the lightest top cap and bolt combinations in the world at an astonishing 2.9 grams. The HyperCap is laser etched with a Bond-style pinup girl, and is available in an assortment of anodized colors.
|2.9 grams
|M6 x 20