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An Idea is all it takes...
Do you have an idea or a concept which you feel others too should know more about? Do you know of a subject matter where you can share better information? Simply put, are you looking for ways to earn extra income or maybe simply earn a significant amount of money selling what you know? You aren't alone. In the modern day and age, where mobile is the preferred choice for content consumption, going online might just be the answer for you…
In 2012, John Azzi and Eliot Arntz did just that. John persuaded his former college roommate to come up with an online course for iOS and swift for beginners. Meanwhile, since Eliot was teaching weekend classes on how to code, his students too liked what he taught. So, after spending $1000 and 3 months in building the online course for app development in iOS 7, John and Eliot launched their first course.
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Marketing was Key. John and Eliot emailed the course invite to everyone they knew, every student ever taught and everybody else as well. Eventually, in the first month post-launch, they made a whopping $40,000. At $99 per course, that's about 400 students signing up for the course. Over the months that followed, price adjustments, email marketing, fine-tuning the course, etc. led them to have a consistent earning month on month.
And here's the kicker,
John and Eliot made $1 Million in 2014 with their iOS 8 online course for app developers.
So What Do You Have To Do With This?
The massive penetration of internet and mobile accessibility across the globe has opened up the platform to 7.5 BILLION possible students. The only question is what do the 7.5 billion people on planet earth want to learn?
The Answer is Simple - EVERYTHING.
There's enough space for all types of learning courses and the possibilities are endless. And if you are in the market for launching an online course, this is the best time to do it.
Welcome to the new age of learning. With millennials on the move more than ever, time, and access have become key to learning. Online courses are placed perfectly to address the issue and rely on a few basic steps to ensure success in the field.
Content is central to the online course. There's no denying about it. The reviews one gets on the online course are purely based on the content and their understanding of it. Be it about technology, arts, science, or even something as unthought of like origami or balloon modeling. If there's an audience, an online course can be built for it. But the content must be of great quality. If the students actually like the teaching and understand the concept and apply it, only then would they refer it to their peers or friends.
Here's how you can start your own online course in 5 easy steps:
Step 1: Identify Goals
Identify what your online course is trying to accomplish. One needs to identify the learning goals of the participants to design the course. Understanding of which skills or knowledge, is to be gained will help you design an impactful course.
Step 2: Content Curation
Gather all the content that you can, about the Course. Research, research, and research.
As per Mary Meeker's 2017 Internet Trends report, Video is the preferred format for data consumption. As per Hootsuite's 2017 data trends report, people spend almost 6 Hours daily on mobile. Most learners of online courses are between the age group of 20 - 40 years, and this demographic demands accessibility via mobile. Hence, the content needs to be designed based on responsiveness across multiple platforms. An ideal online course should have Videos, Prezis, PDFs, and PowerPoint Presentations that have been well thought of and have been crafted with care. Online courses that contain these have a higher engagement rate amongst participants. Knorish as a platform allows you to launch your own online course with the option to use videos, PDFs, PPTs, and other content types.
Should you wish to learn how to create great videos for your online course, read about it in our blog -how to make engaging videos for online courses
Step 3: Storyboard
Think of how you would teach the course if you were the learner. Break bigger learning into smaller sub-courses. Jot down topics and subtopics and utilize that as a reference when creating the online course.
Storyboarding as a concept is about you would present content to the learners, based on the organization of the different subtopics, interactions, and assessments. Once you are done, revisit, and recheck and definitely streamline.
Step 4: Content Creation
Prototype designing can be difficult initially but there are many rapid authoring tools available to assist in making the process easy. However, most authoring tools are expensive and have a learning curve to them. Post storyboarding the concept, as a course creator, by now would know of how Concepts would be broken down into smaller sub-concepts. This helps to organize the content that would go within each sub-concept. This is where Knorish's platform adds immense value. One can directly upload the videos or embed them from youtube, Prezis can be embedded as well. Additionally, videos from webinars could also be used as content pieces. The platform simplifies the process of creating the final product by placing the content in a structured layout that allows you to create a well-designed course.
Step 5: Get Feedback, Tweak, Finalize
Share your online course with a few people, get feedback on the course. Don't get offended if the course isn't appreciated. Why was the course not appreciated? If any particular section wasn't understood, maybe explaining the concept in a different manner might just do the trick. Being open to feedback and expecting changes or rework in the content is what one needs to do here. Tweak as per the feedback, maybe add more content or remove what may not be needed and finalize accordingly.
Once the final content is published, don't get disheartened if your online course does not make money initially. Talk about your content online, webinars, podcasts, blog, all do great marketing for the publicity of your content. Slowly and steadily the content will pick up if you have followed the steps mentioned above correctly and you should be on your way to great riches.
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Horrible odor coming from student..?
I'm coming to this forum because I don't think I could possibly bring this up to anyone else at my preschool but I am a teacher assistant and work with with 4 year olds..I have a child in my class who anytime we take them outside to play, she comes back in smelling like strong BO..almost like a mixture of sweaty nether region and sweaty man pitts. Which I don't think is normal for a 4 year old - average weight female. I think it might be coming from her hair but I can't say for sure. She is Swahilian and I don't know what it could be..I have children of all backgrounds in my class and none have ever given off this scent, even after the hottest days..but it gets so bad that it turns my stomach. Has anyone experienced this with any child?
10 Answers
- LLv 54 months ago
Discuss this with the child's parents.
- Ms.MediumLv 76 months ago
I've had 2 children that I use to care for and they both smelled really bad after going to the restroom, but the odor would stick with them all day regardless of how clean I made sure they were.The smell made me want to vomit and their hair let off a weird, smelly aroma as well. It was very odd. I know one child was Ethiopian and I'm not sure what the other child's nationality was. I honestly think it was from their diet. I could never pinpoint what the real issue was and I didn't have the guts to confront the parents. Are you able to spray some natural essential oils in the classroom? That might help if it's allowed.
- WillieLv 78 months ago
You can quit because the school can be sued, if you bring up the bad odor. Use a mask and tell others you are afraid of catching the coronavirus.
- Anonymous10 months ago
I have never experienced this with any children. Maybe, you can try politely talking about the issue with her parents.
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- LiliLv 711 months ago
I think you're a troll. However, just in case you are not:
She doesn't smell this way BEFORE she goes out to play? Are you sure she's not getting into something odd out there? Keep a really close eye on her and what she's doing.
I'm sure you'd notice if some strange person were out there molesting her every time the children go out to play. Anyone would.
And what are the other staffers and children saying about this? If the odor is that bad, everyone must notice. Right?
By the way, one thing that makes me very suspicious of your post is that Swahili is a language, not a nationality, and no one uses the word "Swahilian". The language is spoken by ethnic Swahili and non-Swahili people in quite a few different countries in Africa. It's a lingua franca there. Normally someone would describe an African child as being a native of whatever country she came from, NOT as "Swahilian".
- Anonymous12 months ago
Get used to poor people it's the 21st century.
- 1 year ago
Children in general smell bad. She's not anything special.
- PearlLv 71 year ago
get someone to check it out, someone could be molesting her
- Elaine MLv 71 year ago
Talk to the other teachers.
- Pearl LLv 71 year ago
maybe you should report it, someone could be molesting her


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Justin Morgan Had a Horse
Unabridged Audiobook
Written By: Marguerite Henry
Narrated By: John McDonough
Date: February 2009
Duration: 4 hours 1 minutes
In the early years of our country, a poor school teacher, Justin Morgan, receives a horse and her tiny colt in payment for some work. He wishes he had been given money instead. Hoping that he might sell both horses for a fair price, he asks his student, Joel, to break in the colt. To his surprise, young Joel soon discovers that this small, brown creature has special abilities: 'Bub' can pull more than a team of oxen, and he can run faster than a racehorse. But while the sturdy little runt wins contest after contest, all Joel wants is to save enough money to buy the beloved 'Bub.' Justin Morgan Had a Horse is the story of the love between a young boy and a very special horse. A classic of children's literature, it also traces the history of one of the most famous breeds of American horses-the Morgan. Marguerite Henry has earned enduring popularity for her children's books, which include Misty of Chincoteague, also a Newbery Honor book.


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Chislehurst student wins award for academic achievements in business at London ceremony
PUBLISHED: 09:38 24 May 2017 | UPDATED: 09:38 24 May 2017
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Thomas Donovan, 18, was applauded on stage by guests including the Baroness Perry of Southwark
A student from Chislehurst has been awarded for his achievements in academics at a ceremony in London.
Thomas Donovan, 18, won the Progression and Achievement in Business award at the event at DLD College London in Westminster.
The year 12 sociology, geography, and business studies student received a round of applause from guests, including Baroness Perry of Southwark, as he went up to collect his award.
Deputy principal for academics, Marie-Dominique Reza, said: "We must recognise the effort, progress and achievement of our students. It isn't just about what they have learned in terms of their subjects but also in themselves. Some have become more confident, independent, and resillient and they are now ready to go to university.
"Thomas is an excellent student who deserved recognition for all his hard work this year."
Lady Perry said: "Congratulations to the students."
Visitors and students also enjoyed performances the DLD band, a ukulele group, and singers and musicians.
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Iu Mac
Teaching Assistant
School Uniform
We have had a number of questions and opinions about moving to a simple uniform in our infant school. The main message is that this is a phased approach towards a whole school uniform in January.
PLEASE do not worry if you have already bought other clothes for the autumn.
What should my child(ren) wear to school in September?
● If you have bought clothes ready for school for your child (ren) they can wear these. If not, see the explanation of clothes to wear below. We will move to full uniform in January.
Can I wait until January for my child to wear a uniform?
● Yes
I have bought other clothes for my child
● Let them wear them
I do not want to waste money on clothes if the uniform is going to be formal / change further in January
● We are starting with a few core items. The only additional item introduced in January will be the logoed school jumper.
Can girls wear trousers
● Of course and shorts if they wish. We aim not to gender specify.
What about socks?
● From January - grey or white socks or tights. Before then, grey or white or whatever you have already.
What about school shoes?
● From January - plain black school shoes /plain black trainers
Will the children need to wear a logo t-shirt?
● Not in the school year 20-21. We will ask you about this for the following year.
What about PE?
● Year 1 and 2 children are asked to have a change of clothes for PE. PE is an important National Curriculum subject so children are asked to bring to leave in school, a plain T-shirt and leggings/ joggers/ shorts. Indoor PE will usually be barefoot. Outdoor PE will require trainers / plimsolls. You will receive information about PE in September.
Why rush this through now?
● There is no rush, we asked new reception children to wear a simple uniform and realised later than planned that we had not also spoken to our Year 1 and 2 families. Our logo plans were delayed due to Covid. Timelines have been pushed back
So, from January 2021 our Moss Hall infant uniform will be:
● dark grey skirt, trousers, shorts, pinafore/ pinafore dungarees (though these can be fiddly when going to the toilet) ● light blue polo shirt ● plain grey or white socks or tights ● plain black school shoes (girls/ boys) or plain black trainers ● a Moss Hall Federation Logo jumper
You will receive information about Swimming in September.
A swimming contribution of £30 for the year is payable through SchoolMoney.
The school policy remains that if your child is well enough to be in school then they will swim. Swimming is a part of the Moss Hall Infant School curriculum and it is essential all children take part. Your child will need a swimsuit (plain, no frills, no bikinis), swimming hat, a large towel and a small towel (to stand on). All clothing should be clearly named.
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Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way. -Maugham, W. Somerset
Quotes :
- Nur ein mittelmäßiger Mensch ist immer in Hochform. Nur ein mittelmäßiger Mensch ist immer in Hochform. (William Somerset Maugham)
- A THOUGHT TO PONDER: people who do you wrong "Stay away from people who can't take responsibility for their actions and who make you feel bad for being angry at them when they do you wrong." ~Anon
- "In all intellectual debates, both sides tend… "In all intellectual debates, both sides tend to be correct in what they affirm, and wrong in what they deny." - John Stuart Mill
- "I'm not denying anything. I wasn't… "I'm not denying anything. I wasn't trying to deceive anyone. But it was wrong. I overstepped the rule. It has happened before. But it won't happen in the future. I should have known better." - Craig Johnston


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Read: Aristotle, Metaphysics, Books I, VII (7-9), Physics I, II (1-3), III (1-3)
(This may seem like a lot of pages when you open the pdf, but the font is quite large so it is less than it appears.)
One thing we missed on Tuesday but we will discuss on Thursday is akrasia, or weakness of will. These are cases where you know or believe that some option is worse than another but do it anyway, e.g. I believe I ought not to eat the cupcake but I end up giving into my desires and in a moment of weakness I eat it anyway.
One way to think about the problems related to the existence of weak-willed action is with reference to an inconsistent triad of premises that we have from Donald Davidson, a modern philosopher. Imagine a case where Joan knows she ought to be working on a paper but ends up giving into weakness and going to a party instead. Take the following three claims (slightly altered from Davidson's):
(1) Joan believes that writing is better than going to the party (i.e. she believes that she ought to write her paper).
(2) Whenever anyone believes that A is better than B, and voluntarily chooses between A and B, she does A.
(3) Joan voluntarily chose to go to the party.
Each of these individually seems to be true. For (1), Joan would report throughout the whole night that she ought to be writing her paper and that it was the better choice. For (2), it seems like a general truth about motivation that if I voluntarily choose between two options, I will always pick the one I think best – why would I ever choose to do the worse when I could just as easily pick the better? For (3), we want to say that Joan chose to go to the party and that she is responsible and blameworthy for her choice.
The problem is that when taken all together, the three are inconsistent – not all three can be true at the same time, so we must give one up and explain why it seems to be true even though it is not. We'll talk in class about how our historical figures might respond to the triad, but at first glance, which of the three would you give up? Is it that Joan is just lying when she says that writing is better, so that (1) is false when she goes to the party? Or is it that sometimes we can freely decide to choose an option, make that choice, and then somehow end up doing something else entirely? Or is it that when we are weak-willed, we are forced to act by our appetites so that we cannot say that Joan voluntarily chose to go to the party – she was "overwhelmed by desire"? Explain your thoughts.


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Floristry Classes Help Ease Pain and Promote Mental Well-being in Fibromyalgia Patients, Study Finds
Participating in a flower arranging course may ease both pain and improve the mental health of women with fibromyalgia, a study reports. Its findings highlight the potential of floristry as an occupational therapy with benefits for the quality of life of people with the condition. The study "The Powers of Flowers: Evaluating the Impact of Floral Therapy on Pain and Psychiatric Symptoms in Fibromyalgia" was published in the journal IMAJ. As little is known about the root cause of fibromyalgia, treatments thus far have focused on relieving symptoms. Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic, widespread pain and fatigue, and is often accompanied by other conditions such as bowel disorders and headaches, as well as depression and mood disorders. Current treatment guidelines recommend a multimodal approach that includes aerobic exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy, in addition to medications. Recently, alternatives like occupational and art therapy have emerged as potentially beneficial. Researchers with Sheba Medical Center and Tel Aviv University, in Israel, decided to test if taking part on a weekly course on flower design could alleviate pain and psychiatric symptoms in fibromyalgia patients. The idea was based on the observation that being in touch with natural environments, specifically horticultural therapy or gardening, promotes relaxation and has a "beneficial impact on mental health and gener


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Entertainment of Friday, 7 August 2020
Source: Pulse Ghana
Ghanaian celebrities are investing hugely in their brand and we are loving their sartorial choices whether they are modelling or breaking the bank to make impeccable fashion statements.
While the COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted gradually, our celebs are stepping out looking all stylish and stunning.
Style evolves and these celebrities always keep us updated with the latest trends by modeling apparels on their social media pages.
Are you attending a wedding this weekend, going on a blind date, red carpet event?
We bring to you our 6 best-dressed Ghanaian celebrities for the week.
Check out these styles for inspiration:
Zynnell Zuh:
Zynnell Zuh rocked the green gown apparel. We love her dramatic sleeves and how she kept her hair wrapped emphasizing on her flawless makeup.
Berla Mundi:
The media personality wore a black dress with floral fabric joining the down part of the apparel. Her see-through sleeves makes her outfit very beautiful. Her hair, flawless makeup and smile for the camera makes her look stunning.
Elikem Kumordzi:
The tailor stunned us in kaftan with a cape. His hat and shoes made him look great.
We love Sarkodie's green and white combo. His hairstyle and pose makes him look amazing.
Emelia Brobbey:
The actress pulled out the African print dress. Her sweeping neck hair, flawless makeup and stiletto complete her look perfectly.
Benedicta Gafah:
The actress cum TV host stunned us in colourful African print outfit. The life in her hairstyle and makeup make her look elegant.


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It's taken me a while to get used to it... the one thing I have been having fun with is the forward facing camera and applications like "Hipstamatic's Photobooth" and the normal "Hipstamatic". Poor Cooper has been the subject of all my recent photo experiments, though and now knows to run away and hide when I take out my phone! :D Here are some photos I took fooling around with my phone when I first got it.
Taken with two different lenses and two different kinds of film. Kinda neat. :)
Also kinda neat is the Photo Booth application that actually takes pictures within seconds of each other like a real photo booth (and causes the same surprised looks in the photos because of it!) :)
Weird, but fun. It's kinda funny just how unhappy Cooper looks in all of these! Ha! :D
Poor Cooper's going to have to endure more of my experiments in the coming days as I discover more things I can do with these two applications. :)


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Debra James Tucker
The unique style of Debra James Tucker has been molded by gospel and classical influences as well as jazz. She has performed with on tour with Michael Bolton and Jester Hairston. She has toured Europe with the opera Porgy and Bess and been in concert with countless jazz artists.
Primary Instrument
Voice / vocals
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
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Lecture/demo on history of African American gospel music


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Walmart's omnichannel initiatives seem to be paying off, as the retailer grew its comp sales in the first quarter, highlighted by strong e-commerce growth.
In the first quarter, as the company continued its streak of comparable sales gains, Walmart recorded net income of $3.04 billion, down from $3.08 billion in the year-prior quarter, although earnings per diluted share increased to $1 versus 98 cents year over year. Diluted earnings per share topped a MarketBeat analyst average estimate of 96 cents, although observers looked for revenues to be a bit higher.
Without taking fuel price volatility into consideration, Walmart U.S. comps gained 1.4%, driven by a traffic increase of 1.5%. E-commerce sales represented 80 basis points of the comp gain. Sam's Club comps advanced 1.6%, with traffic up 1.1% and ticket up 0.5%. E-commerce represented 80 basis points of the comp. E-commerce growth at Walmart U.S. continued with sales up 63% and gross merchandise volume up 69%.
Total revenues were up 1.4% to $117.5 billion versus the quarter a year previous while net sales were up 1.3% to $116.5 billion. Operating income was $5.24 billion versus $5.28 billion in the period a year before, with higher operating, selling and general and administrative expenses weighing in the period year over year as the company continues investment in technology and labor.
In a conference call, Doug McMillon, Wal-Mart Stores president and CEO, asserted that the company's online and related initiatives are starting to have an impact on overall performance.
"I'm really encouraged by how our store and club associates are embracing change," he said. "We're creating new solutions to help us run the business better in addition to creating a better experience for the customer in stores and online. Let me give you a few examples. A few weeks ago while visiting stores in Oklahoma City, I saw first-hand how the combination of some new in-store apps and mobile handhelds are improving our in-store processes and making life easier for associates. A grocery department manager in one store showed us how she now ensures side counter modular accuracy and in-stock with a new app we've developed for our mobile handhelds. With this new app, the time to complete her work has now been reduced, improving her productivity and giving her more time to interact with customers. I saw it again last week in Omaha. We have an improved process at store level that is reducing inventory levels in the back room in a meaningful way. Our team is building better tools, our associates are embracing them and the results are improving."
McMillon added, "This is important because our key to winning starts with how we work inside the company. We're transforming to become more of a digital enterprise. The change is starting to be visible to our customers as they use online grocery, Walmart Pay, Scan & Go at Sam's Club and our Walmart app to skip the line when using our pharmacies and financial services in our U.S. stores. Online grocery also continues to perform well, and we're on track to scale the offering to more stores this year in several countries, including the U.S. We're taking steps to save customers time as well as money."


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Lemongrass has an aromatic citrusy flavor—like lemon but intriguingly different—and is used here in the poaching liquid for the salmon fillet. However, if you don't want to scurry around finding lemongrass (see "About Lemongrass," below), lemon zest will do fine.
- 1 pound red potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
- 6 ounces snow peas, strings removed
- ¾ cup water
- 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced, or 3 strips of lemon zest
- ¾ pound skinless salmon fillet, in 1 piece
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup minced dill
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 6 cups torn mixed salad greens
1. In a vegetable steamer, steam the potatoes until firm-tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the snow peas during the last 1 minute of cooking time.
2. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, bring the water and lemongrass to a boil over medium heat. Add the salmon, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until the fish just flakes when tested with a fork, about 7 minutes.
3. With a slotted spatula, transfer the salmon to a plate and set aside to cool. Strain the poaching liquid and reserve ½ cup. When cool enough to handle, pull off and discard the salmon skin and cut the flesh into bite-size chunks.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the reserved poaching liquid, the mayonnaise, lemon juice, soy sauce, and salt. Stir in the dill.
5. Add the potatoes, snow peas, and corn, tossing to coat with the dressing. Gently fold in the salmon. Serve the salmon salad on a bed of greens. The salad can be warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition per serving: 350 calories, 11g total fat (1.7g saturated), 55mg cholesterol, 6g dietary fiber, 42g carbohydrate, 35g protein, 400mg sodium.
A good source of: folate, niacin, omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, selenium, thiamin, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D.
About Lemongrass
Lemongrass, a common ingredient in Thai cooking, looks like tall, woody scallions. Although dried lemongrass is generally available at Asian markets, especially those that specialize in Southeast Asian cuisines, you can sometimes find fresh lemongrass at certain Asian markets and some farmers' markets. When choosing fresh lemongrass, look for bulbs that are soft, rather than hard and dried out. To prepare lemongrass for cooking, peel off one or two of the tough outer layers to expose the softer inside, and then thinly slice the thick bulb and about ½ inch of the stalk. Crush the pieces slightly with the flat side of a knife to release more of the flavor.


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Table Mountain Burns
Wednesday 30 November, 2016 - 11:09
A blaze which broke out on the lower slopes of Table Mountain in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been contained, the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.
Spokesperson Theo Lane said the fire broke out at 03:00 on Wednesday morning at Molteno Road, Oranjezicht, and 42 firefighters, assisted by staff from Table Mountain National Parks, responded.
The fire has been contained and crews were carrying out mopping up operations.


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Alex Swanston is a partner in the transaction advisory services group of Baker Tilly.
Alex is a partner in the transaction advisory services group. His primary disciplines include transaction services related to buy and sell side due diligence, debt and equity financing, post-acquisition accounting, corporate restructuring, strategic planning, financial forecasting, financial modeling and business valuation, specifically for intellectual property, intangible assets, securities and partnership interests. Alex has significant experience with clients in the oil field services, healthcare, manufacturing and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
Prior to joining the firm, Alex spent five years in the business valuation and corporate restructuring advisory practice at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP. He earned an MBA from the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University where he was a noted Cox Distinguished Scholar and earned an undergraduate degree from Gettysburg College with a dual major in economics and classical studies.
During business school, Alex was a summer associate at Vector's Research Management, a fixed income hedge fund based in New York City. Prior to business school, Alex worked for IRI, a leading CPG consulting firm where he worked in the strategic analysis and analytical modeling group.
Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in economic studies, classical studies
Southern Methodist University (Dallas)
Masters of Business Administration in finance and accounting
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A dozen or so people, diverse in age, ethnicity, and political leanings, have agreed to be part of a year-long experiment in civil discourse. Each month, we bring you a conversation with members of the group. Our aim: to observe whether the tone and quality of the conversation changes as they get to know one another over the course of the year.
And because it is a grand experiment, today will be a little different. Instead of talking with them in small groups of three – we're in a round table setting of sorts with all six.
We're also changing the way we tackle the discussion. In the first segment, we examine how the experiment is going from their point of view.
In the second segment, we unpack another controversial issue – the U.S. Border Wall. But if you've tuned in for the first two discussions, you know that the goal is not to debate the finer points of the issue at hand. It is, rather, to use a person's position as the jumping off point for a deeper understanding of that person. We seek not to change opinions; rather, we seek to understand how a person arrived at their opinions – which is not usually not through academic analysis of an issue (although some of us like to tell ourselves it is).
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Newly launched US film and TV distributor 101 Studios has recruited former The Weinstein Company (TWC) executives James Allen and Tom Prince as, respectively, head of acquisitions and executive vice president and head of physical production.
Allen, who most recently was TWC's vice president of acquisitions and production, will oversee the curating, building and maintaining of the company's slate of film and television projects.
Prince, who was executive vice president of physical production at TWC and has also worked at Universal and Walden Media, will manage all areas of physical production for the slate.
101 Studios founders David Glasser and David Hutkin said: "It's an honour to have such seasoned professionals joining the 101 Studios ranks. The addition of James and Tom reflects our efforts to create first-class content, as they will play an integral role in the continued growth of our studio."
101 Studios was launched in January by former TWC president Glasser and CFO Hutkin with $300m in backing from billionaire Ron Burkle.


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Master the art of pitching to an investor
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You have creativity, business sense and a great business idea in your bag, but the thought of presenting the idea to a potential investor can still give you the jitters. Pitching an idea is not everyone's forte, but mastering this skill will definitely be an addition to your armour, doesn't matter if you are an entrepreneur or a marketing manager.
The art of pitching an idea is largely the same in most fields of work. In this digital era, there are endless ways in which you can present your pitch to wealthy investors who help you realise your ideas. The goal of a pitch is to convince another person to put their time, money or efforts into your brainwave. So here are a few pointers that will help you master the art of pitching just about any idea.
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Be prepared
This is not just about being ready to pitch your idea, but preparing yourself and making an effort to stand out as an individual. It is crucial to create an impression on an investor and remember that their first impressions are formed even before you start putting your idea forward. Investors will always try to assess you as a person first and observe how thoughtful, fast and efficient you are. While you make the pitch, they are also judging whether you have it in you to sustain the projected idea.
Shape your pitch
Present your pitch in the most creative, visual and interactive way as possible. Many investors are blown away by a brilliant presentation first rather than an outstanding business plan. Do extensive research. Remember that it is not easy to convince someone to part with a million dollars without proving to them that you have the required expertise to make best use of their money.
Understand the market
Have a clear understanding of your market and let your investor know this through your pitch. For instance, if you are planning to build a startup, you need to understand three quick factors--your target audience, your potential market and your competition in the market. In your pitch, explain in detail how you plan to deal with all three.
Be empathetic
Consider the investor's view of the world, too, and keep it in mind that the better you pitch your idea, the greater your chances are to be successful. Keep your audience in mind and put in serious thought about what they expect from your pitch. Put yourself in their shoes and research well about their backgrounds and perspectives.
Be clear and objective
While presenting your pitch do not shy away from stating the obvious, just do not overdo it. The pitch must explain your plan and its outcomes clearly. You must include details about how your startup will operate, how you plan to generate sales, track them and how you intend to make a profit in this highly competitive market.
Deliver the idea
Now you know the frame of mind you need to have when you head to the venue. You also have a presentation, and everything else in place. The final stage is to get out there and do it. There are somethings that you need to follow when you are doing that as well. They are:
- Use your vocabulary in the best possible way. Not too many bombastic words, and not too simple either. Create a balance.
- Be polite, but do not get pushed around by them.
- Be confident. Try to avoid fumbling.
- Make eye contact with them at most times, but do not seem like you are staring into their souls.
- Ask for, and listen to feedback carefully. Try to immediately accommodate the suggestions in your business plan if they are not too radical.
What matters most is to be clear and specific about what you need. So, are you ready to pitch your idea to an investor? Keep these pointers in mind, be confident and do it your own way.
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Awarded since 2014 – Sixteen junior high school students in their automotive technology programs were honored for their hard work, dedication and knowledge in the field.
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PNP chairman chides Mark Golding
Chairman of the People's National Party (PNP) Fitz Jackson has expressed disappointment that what he believed was a private conversation between him and the Member of Parliament for St Andrew Southern, Mark Golding, hit the media hours after he received it.
On Tuesday, PNP sources told the Jamaica Observer that Golding had not signed the letter sent to Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, indicating that they supported the party's outgoing president, Dr Peter Phillips, to be named the leader of the parliamentary Opposition.
This was confirmed to the Observer on Wednesday by Golding who said he had written to Jackson on the matter but he declined to share his concerns publicly.
"I had some concerns about the process, which I outlined in a letter to the chairman of the party, which I believe is in the media now. I don't really want to discuss that any further but in answer to your question, I am fully supportive of the leader of the party in the interim period as leader of the Opposition and party president until we get through the interim period and a new leader is chosen," Golding told the Observer.
But in release yesterday Jackson said he received a message through the communications network WhatsApp from Golding and not a letter.
"The presence of the text of a WhatsApp communication to me from Comrade Golding in the media yesterday (Wednesday) morning, September 16 was most unfortunate and regrettable. It was quite surprising that the text of that message was delivered to my phone at 11:30 pm Tuesday night was in media discussion before 8:30 am the following morning, before I got a chance to read it and respond," said Jackson.
"After reading the message, the contents of which were not entirely shared with me before, I responded and reminded Comrade Golding of certain discussions and meetings held last week, which if disclosed may have given a different impression from that given by his message to me. We have exchanged further views and agreed to move on
"However, I must reiterate that I did not receive a formal letter, but a WhatsApp message and I assumed, particularly following prior exchanges with Comrade Golding on these matters, that this was a private communication," declared Jackson.
He added: "The almost immediate placement of the WhatsApp message in the media is therefore very troubling. This action is unhelpful to the party's most urgent task of seeing through its current leadership transition and rebuilding mission following our recent defeat at the polls.
"I urge all members of our party and others of goodwill, to avoid actions and public utterances which do not serve to heal and uplift the party, especially at this time when we all must act to protect one of our country's most valuable public institutions."
According to Observer sources, Golding expressed concern that he was asked to rubber stamp the appointment of Phillips as Opposition leader without a discussion, despite Phillips submitting his resignation as party president following the 49-14 defeat in the general election.
The sources said Golding also expressed concern about the process used by Phillips to select the eight persons to represent the party in the Senate although he is on his way out.
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Jumping back into this blog thing right here to showcase and chat about a killer new shoot we did with our boy Ken AKA @dappersappeur and a local, young rapper by the name of @JayRonic. As the soon as the opportunity to style up a fly young dude like Jay came about there was only one route to take it and that was pay some homage to some timeless, hip-hop inspired looks that Carhartt has continued to lend itself to for decades.
(Pictured; The unmistakeable Tupac donning a timeless denim Carhartt Michigan Chore Coat)
A common misconception about Carhartt and its fashion-based counterpart: Carhartt Work in Progress is that they are in fact two different branches on the same tree. Carhartt itself is predominately a workwear based brand, founded in 1889 in Detroit, Michingan. However Carhartt Work in Progress, the streetwear staple brand that we have all come to know and love is actually a a liscensed European distributor of Carhartt that was founded much more recently in 1994 by a Swiss gentlemen named Edwin Faeh. This distinction between the two arms is important to bare in mind as it sheds light on how it was Carhartt were able to bed in so firmly as an established streetwear brand globally and not just in the US.
(Pictured; the king of Queen's Brdige New York, Nas. Rocking the iconic Hamilton brown Carhartt Watch hat)
Through innovative marketing strategy, aligning itself with music and art, Carhartt has managed to go from strength to strength over the years, often organically being pioneered by some of hip-hops most iconic artists.
(Pictured; one of modern day raps 'biggest' personalities, Action Bronson who can be found pretty much exclusively wearing Carhartt)
(Pictured; Detroits very own Big Sean flexin' in the classic Hamilton Brown Chore Coat)
(Pictured; Jay Ronic paying homage to the greats before him)
(Pictured; Jay Ronic with the classic tobacco brown Scipt sweatshirt & a matching Watch Hat to go)
(Pictured; Jay Ronic killing 'um in that fur lined Phoenix Coat)
(Pictured; Jay Ronic getting ready to dip out wearing that white/black Carhartt Work in Progress tee)
(Pictured; Jay Ronic duckin' Ops' in that Blacksmith grey Nimbus Pullover and camo Marshall Joggers)
We're all delighted with the reception that these have received up on the interwebs, getting reshares from a few Carhartt accounts on IG. More so we're delighted that we were able to recreate some iconic hip-hop looks with a hungry and talented local dude like Jay and our eternally talented shooter, Ken, capturing the vibe.
Hope you all like the shoots and styling from the team on this one. Definitely want to try get some more creative and emotive storytelling with our lookbook shots so keep an out for more of the same coming soon! Also please everybody's links below!
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Each year, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) puts out a report that gives fairly close estimates about how many Americans were injured or killed using fireworks in the two weeks before and after July 4th. The stats don't include professional pyrotechnicians injured on the job, but focus on normal, non-occupational incidents of people getting injured or killed shooting off fireworks privately.
Though it fluctuates from year to year, the total number of Americans that wind up in the emergency room during that month-long stretch is usually roughly 10,000, or about three injuries per 100,000 people. That isn't a ton, but it still seems like a lot, given the fact that we don't seem to learn from the mistakes of others in previous years. But that's a soapbox for a different day.
What caught my eye about the stats wasn't how many people this was happening to year after year, but to whom. In 2018, 64% of all injuries were to males. The year before that, it was 70%. Prior to that, it was 61%, and in the two years before that, male victims made up 61 and 74% of those treated, respectively. This isn't a badge of honor anyone wants to wear, and I can't say I'm surprised about who's wearing it, but these numbers do pique my curiosity. If women outnumber men in the US (even if only slightly), and shooting off fireworks is something that anyone–male or female–can do, why is it that males of all ages are consistently nearly twice as likely to end up in the emergency room as women? I needed an answer other than "BeCaUsE mEn R dUmB!!"
Perhaps the most straightforward answer to this question is that males end up in the emergency room because the act of shooting off fireworks when you don't know what you're doing is risky. There's an allure to that. Males, particularly those in their teens and early 20s, are way more prone than females in the same age range to take risks (extreme sports, driving too fast, having unprotected sex, etc.) and suffer higher mortality rates because of it. I think the better question to ask is: "Why are males so drawn to risk?" I submit to you: evolution.
In 2006, institutes in the US and Germany conducted identical psych studies. The idea behind the research was to test the hypothesis that men take risks as an evolutionary default setting to attract females, and come across as worthy adversaries to rival males. The argument is that risks are less dangerous for males that can afford to take them than for those that can't. This gives women a clear idea about who they should pick as their mates.
Take, for example, someone who bets a lot of money in a casino. You might think that anyone who throws down big bucks on something as risky as craps or blackjack is rich because someone who's poor couldn't afford to do so. The prospect of losing that money would be way too dangerous. On the other hand, the seemingly rich guy making big bets might be a degenerate gambler–the kind of person you wouldn't want to spend the rest of your life with.
The study took this into account and sub-divided risky behaviors into categories. The only category relevant to this article was 'recreation,' which covers the kind of Bear Grylls physical prowess that would be useful in survival situations, and potentially appealing in a mate. Examples include:
- Dangerous sports (e.g. mountain climbing or skydiving);
- Bungee jumping;
- Piloting your own small plane; and
- Chasing a tornado or hurricane by car to take dramatic photos.
Taking these as examples, the researchers asked male and female participants to rate how attractive it would be (1=very unattractive; 5= very attractive) if they were dating someone who did these things. Then they asked them to rate how attractive someone they were dating would find it if they did those things themselves.
It's important to point out here that even if the men's predictions were wrong, their responses alone could provide valuable insights into why they were taking risks in the first place. As it turned out, the men hit the nail right on the head.
For just about every recreation scenario, US male predictions mirrored the ratings given by women. On average, scores from this subsection were roughly 3.5 out of 5 (slightly attractive) among females assessing males. This was important for two reasons. First, it confirmed that women actually were attracted to men that took those kinds of risks–if only moderately. Second, it confirmed that men knew that women were attracted to guys that took those kinds of risks, which encouraged the males to take them, if only in moderation.
Female participants, on the other hand, recognized that recreational risk was attractive to males, but predicted an average attractiveness score that was lower than the one males did. They didn't think they'd get as much attention from risk as males thought they would. As a result, in real life recreational risk situations–say, setting off private fireworks–males take risks in higher numbers than do females, a thing they often end up paying for.
There's a ton of evidence that guys like to show off for girls when risk is involved. But even when potential mates aren't around, there's still an incentive to take risks. Let's say there's a July 4th cookout with fireworks present, but everyone in attendance is male and part of the same friend group. Potentially risky situations provide an excellent opportunity for men to establish an alpha–almost like a game of chicken–which pits them against one another until one emerges as the most daring. This can help males establish a hierarchy in their friend group, which they can use for reference informally later on.
On a less extreme level, guys within the friend group can also use the risk opportunity to form bonds with others that share their level of risk tolerance. When they see other people that are comfortable with the same level of risk as they are, they naturally gravitate towards them and collectively do stuff that fits the risk level that they're comfortable with. In the case of fireworks-related injuries, males with a lower appetite for risk generally walk away unharmed, while those that are more daring typically push one another until an accident occurs.
It doesn't seem to make much sense for us to take the kinds of risks we do year after year around this time, but that, in a nutshell, is evolution. Over thousands of years, humans have been programmed to do stuff that's often perplexing, often never fully understanding the purpose it serves. Males throughout the animal kingdom have made a habit of taking risks when it seems unnecessary, and I guess we shouldn't be surprised that humans are no different. My fingers are crossed that this year will be safer, but I'm not getting my hopes up. Boys will be boys.


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Cape Town - England coach Eddie Jones was involved in a confrontation with South Africa fans after seeing his side fall to a thrilling 42-39 defeat at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
As it happened: Springboks v England, 1st Test
Supporters leaned over the railings and verbally insulted Jones as he walked down the tunnel at the end of the match, according to Duncan Bech of the Press Association Sport.
Jones confirmed the incident in a post-Test interview with Sky Sports.
The Australian stood his ground for 10 to 15 seconds and engaged with his abusers before being ushered away by players and staff.
READ: How the Springboks rated!
Later Jones attempted to play down the ugly scenes, saying: "They (South Africa fans) have always got plenty to say. Especially when they win.
"I was just asking them where I could get a good bottle of Pinotage. I'm still waiting for the answer so if anyone can help me out, please help me out.
"They told me to go find it myself, so I'll have to go find it myself. That's what happened, that's what I asked him.
"When I asked where I can get a nice bottle of Pinotage from, he didn't respond. I might go back and see him later.
"I wouldn't worry about that because it was such a great game of rugby. Don't worry about one little conversation about a bottle of red wine in the tunnel."
Jones is under increasing pressure as England coach with his fifth-straight defeat - with a little over a year until the next Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Jones' reign began with back-to-back Six Nations triumphs in 2016 and 2017, including a Grand Slam in his first campaign, but Ireland deposed them as champions this year and they suffered defeats against Scotland, France, Ireland and the Barbarians before they set off for a three-Test series against South Africa this month.


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"My company website was designed and set up online by Cameron Harrison with exceptional functionality, ease of use and I was impressed with the speed in which the service was completed"
Shannon Darby, Greg Kent Automotive
"Debbie is an integral part of my Business Changing team. She has worked with over 25 of my clients and all have been completely ecstatic with what she has done for them. Debbie knows how to build brands and interest in products and is super-effective with her skill set and sharing it to the maximum effect for clients. Beyond helping so many of my clients, Debbie has been a huge impactor on my own company. Debbie has literally been one of the key secret sauces as to why Business Changing is doing really well and is respected amongst NZ businesses. Cam has been super helpful and effective in doing some great design work for me and I look forward to seeing what we get up to next in both helping my clients and also growing my own businesses."
Zac de Silva, Business Changing
"Debbie really is the bees knees when it comes to PR. She has successfully raised the profile of our brands through their placement in significant publications. She has also generated interest in our business cause through feature articles and interviews. There is no way we could have generated that level of public interest ourselves. If you want a lady with great connections, fantastic ideas, loads of positive energy and a passion for helping others, then I highly recommend Debbie."
Karen Francis, Guardian Distribution
"Our signwritten van always gets recognized around town with the bold logo Cam designed for us. He created branding for us to use on our website, business cards, stickers, embroidered uniforms and printed envelopes. We must have been difficult clients as we didn't even know what we wanted, or how to say it, but Cam was professional and friendly throughout. He came back to us with a design we are 100% stoked with! We highly recommend working with Cam to create something unique and effective for your business like he did for us."
Bailee and Dan Wood, Dan Wood Electrical
"Debbie is very enthusiastic and proactive and provided us with a professional service that was tailored towards our specific needs. Debbie was a pleasure to work with and has a great network of contacts that have helped us raise our profile and consequently generated a lot of new interest in the business."
Beth Smith, Artisan Flooring
"We are rapt with the website Cam created for the Redwoods Treehouse. The final product perfectly fits the brief and we've had a great response to it. It was a pleasure to deal with Cam, who had some great ideas and a can-do attitude."
Maree Clement, The Redwoods Treehouse
"I've been working with Debbie for over 2 years and I've always been incredibly impressed with not only her extensive industry contacts but her understanding of how successful businesses operate. Debbie offers more than just copywriting, marketing support and PR – she knows exactly what people need to hear and when they need to hear it. Debbie is incredibly easy to work with, super talented, incredibly fun to work with and she always over delivers – I cannot recommend her enough!"
Mark Fisher, Eighty4 Recruitment
"Cam is designer who "just gets it". He is very artistic and has the talent to really evoke emotion in the work that he does. I would definitely recommend Cam as he listens, is very professional but most importantly he has the imagination to give you something that is unique and really stands out."
Anna Tombleson, RompStomp Dance School
"Debbie just 'got me' and totally understood my businesses. She researched and quizzed me so that she could effortlessly mirror my language and flavour in all the work she completed. Debbie is unbelievably professional with everything completed super-fast and at an incredible standard. She also makes working together fun, which is incredibly important. I absolutely recommend her services to everyone that is in business. Awesome person and addition to anyone's extended team."
Lizzi, Spaceworks, Room x Room, Shave Nation
"We had an idea about creating a business retreat in Fiji – just an idea. Getting Debbie and Cam on board to help us make this idea into a reality was a really important step and what they have done to date has worked in spades. They are both so energetic with so many great ideas to consider to get your brand growing and more successful. They are also a pleasure to work with and really (really) go the extra mile to help and work so hard to deliver both to deadlines and also quality work."
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Debbie is an experienced journalist with more than a decade in the media industry under her belt. In her career, she's written for everyone from the NZ Herald to Your Home & Garden to Sunday magazine (which she also edited for two years). She's always loved business, completing a post-grad Certificate in Business at the University of Auckland in 2008, so she's happy that her writing and editing skills are proving valuable to the corporate world. Debbie spends way too much time on Facebook and Instagram in the name of market research.
Don't let the jandals and laid-back personality fool you – Cam fires on all cylinders when it comes to marketing and creative endeavours. With an impressive career that includes stints in marketing, graphic design, creative advertising, website design, print and account management, Cam has a good handle on what will work best for your business when it comes to marketing strategy and the look of your brand and products. Cam spends his spare time working on his dreams of one day being a pro surfer or skateboarder.


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Francis Rossi too 'scared' to have septum repaired
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- 23 March 2019
Francis Rossi admitted that he's "too scared" to have the hole in his septum fixed and uses it to shock school children into abstaining from drugs
Francis Rossi is too "scared" to have his septum repaired.
The Status Quo frontman is in constant pain because of the hole inside his nose, which was caused by his heavy drug use, but he won't go under the knife to tackle the problem.
Asked if he regrets being so open about his drug use, Francis – who has been sober since the early 1990s – said: "No I don't. I still do talks in schools and tell the kids that drugs make you feel fantastic and then this happens – and I get a cotton bud, stick it up one nostril, through the hole and bend it so it comes out the other nostril.
"I'm too scared to have the operation and get it repaired, so my nose is sore most of the time, it gets all dry and crusty.
"You wouldn't want to see up it."
The 69-year-old rocker admitted drugs and alcohol turned him into a "d**khead" but he doesn't believe he'd have turned to cocaine if he hadn't been such a heavy drinker.
He said: "I became a d**khead. For me it was that manly thing – trying to prove something – and that's not who I am.
"We were in a Mexican restaurant in Montreaux with Queen and everyone was shouting, 'Have a drink'. So I drank six margaritas. Everybody started cheering so I did six more. That's how I became a drinker.
"Then it was, 'Have a toot.' But I would never have taken cocaine if it wasn't for drinking."
These days, that 'Whatever You Want' hitmaker leads a much quieter life with his wife Eileen.
He told MOJO Magazine: "I get annoyed when people talk about the rock'n'roll lifestyle. I think, 'You mean being a d**khead?'
"You could say I'm OCD but that's a current term. I'm just organised and regimented.
"I work out, I practise guitar every evening and do jigsaw puzzles. I don't do them because I want to beat them but because they relax me.
"I'll go and sit in the orangery with Eileen, with a fire going, Talking Pictures TV on and a puzzle on the go. Lovely."


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Moon phase on 27 September 2034 Wednesday is Full Moon, 14 days old Moon is in Pisces.Share this page: twitter facebook linkedin
Full Moon is the lunar phase on . Seen from Earth, illuminated fraction of the Moon surface is 99%. The 14 days old Moon is in ♓ Pisces.
* The exact date and time of this Full Moon phase is on 28 September 2034 at 02:57 UTC.
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Moon rises at sunset and sets at sunrise. It is visible all night and it is high in the sky around midnight.
Moon is leaving the last ∠4° of ♓ Pisces tropical zodiac sector and will enter ♈ Aries later.
Lunar disc appears visually 0.4% wider than solar disc. Moon and Sun apparent angular diameters are ∠1922" and ∠1915".
The Full Moon this days is the Harvest of September 2034.
There is high Full Moon ocean tide on this date. Combined Sun and Moon gravitational tidal force working on Earth is strong, because of the Sun-Earth-Moon syzygy alignment.
The Moon is 14 days old. Earth's natural satellite is moving through the middle part of current synodic month. This is lunation 429 of Meeus index or 1382 from Brown series.
Length of current 429 lunation is 29 days, 15 hours and 19 minutes. It is 2 hours and 25 minutes shorter than next lunation 430 length.
Length of current synodic month is 2 hours and 35 minutes longer than the mean length of synodic month, but it is still 4 hours and 28 minutes shorter, compared to 21st century longest.
This New Moon true anomaly is ∠108.6°. At beginning of next synodic month true anomaly will be ∠141.4°. The length of upcoming synodic months will keep increasing since the true anomaly gets closer to the value of New Moon at point of apogee (∠180°).
9 days after point of apogee on 18 September 2034 at 07:04 in ♏ Scorpio. The lunar orbit is getting closer, while the Moon is moving inward the Earth. It will keep this direction for the next 2 days, until it get to the point of next perigee on 30 September 2034 at 04:10 in ♉ Taurus.
Moon is 373 020 km (231 784 mi) away from Earth on this date. Moon moves closer next 2 days until perigee, when Earth-Moon distance will reach 362 430 km (225 204 mi).
Moon is in descending node in ♓ Pisces at 08:33 on this date, it crosses the ecliptic from North to South. Moon will follow the southern part of its orbit for the next 12 days to meet ascending node on 10 October 2034 at 06:34 in ♍ Virgo.
14 days after beginning of current draconic month in ♍ Virgo, the Moon is moving from the second to the final part of it.
6 days after previous South standstill on 21 September 2034 at 02:17 in ♑ Capricorn, when Moon has reached southern declination of ∠-18.177°. Next 6 days the lunar orbit moves northward to face North declination of ∠18.200° in the next northern standstill on 4 October 2034 at 01:15 in ♋ Cancer.
The Moon is in Full Moon geocentric opposition with the Sun on this date and this alignment forms Sun-Earth-Moon syzygy.


text: Super excited for this weekend, first C&C of the year is Sunday! I'll be there with my 325it, or "creamsicle" as everyone calls it. I haven't had time yet to remove the hideous orange stripe, so I guess the name is fitting for now. I'll also have the Jensen there, got that out from hibernation last weekend and took my grandfather for a Sunday cruise in it, actually was his first time in the car since '89 (when it was parked) and it's quite reliable, amazingly. I have a few car friends going with me on Sunday, one of whom drives the A6 Avant in the first picture here, and I believe a few people from Jersey as well will be driving up (Jgrabowmst, and a few others). Hope to see a few familiar faces, and if it's nice, I'm thinking a drive up into NWCT is in order after the show, if there's enough people up for it. Comment or something if you plan on going, I'm going to probably be in the commuter lot of the train station. Happy almost Friday, Oppos!


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Victoria Arango, PhD
Victoria Arango, PhD is a Professor of Clinical Neurobiology (in Psychiatry) in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University. She is the Director of the Diane Goldberg Laboratory for the Molecular Imaging of Neural Disorders (MIND) and the Laboratory of Chemical Neuroanatomy. She is also the Associate Director of the Division of Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology at the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
Dr. Arango pioneered anatomical studies in the brain of suicide victims, including biochemical, molecular and morphometric studies and her work was instrumental in bringing the utmost in scientific rigor to studies in postmortem human brain. These efforts have lead to important new findings and long-standing collaborations with leaders of the field. Her work has focused on identifying brain biological abnormalities in mood disorders, suicide and alcoholism.
Dr. Arango has served on many NIH study sections, and served as Chair of one for three years. She serves on the Scientific Advisory Board and the Grants Review Committee for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention and is a member of many scientific organizations, including the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Society of Biological Psychiatry, Society for Neuroscience, International Academy of Suicide Research and American Society of Hispanic Psychiatry. Dr. Arango has continuously received NIH funding to study suicide for over 20 years. She has published extensively in respected national and international journals and is considered an international expert in the field of the biology of suicide.
Academic Appointments
- Professor of Clinical Neurobiology (in Psychiatry) at CUMC
- Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Psychiatry
- Female
Research Interests
- Human Postmortem Approaches
- Mood Disorders and Suicide
- Neuroanatomy
EVALUATION OF AN F-18 AGONIST PET LIGAND FOR 5HT2AR (Federal Gov)
Sep 15 2016 - Aug 31 2018
USING POSTMORTEM BRAIN TISSUE FROM DEPRESSED SUICIDES TO DERIVE INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS (Private)
Jan 15 2016 - Jan 14 2018
CREATION OF HUMAN INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS FROM POSTMORTEM BRAIN TISSUE OF SUICIDE COMPLETERS (Private)
Oct 1 2015 - Sep 30 2017
POSTMORTEM NEUROCHEMICAL STUDIES IN SUICIDE (Federal Gov)
Aug 8 2013 - Jun 30 2017
SERATONERGICMODULATION OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT: GENETIC AND PHARMACOLOGIC INFLUENCES ON STRUCTURE, FUNCTION, AND BEHAVIOR (Federal Gov)
Sep 1 2010 - Apr 30 2016
5-HT1A RECEPTOR ANTI-APOPTOTIC TRANSDUCTION PATHWAYS IN SUICIDE (Federal Gov)
Mar 1 2008 - Aug 31 2015
SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR IN MOOD DISORDERS: GENES AND INTERMEDIATE PHENOTYPES (Federal Gov)
Aug 1 2010 - Jul 31 2014
POSTMORTEM NEUROCHEMICAL STUDIES IN SUICIDE (Federal Gov)
Aug 8 2013 - Jun 30 2014
TROPHIC FACTORS AND REGULATIONS OF HIPPOCAMPAL NEUROPLASTICITY IN HUMAN BRAIN (Federal Gov)
Jun 8 2011 - Mar 31 2014
DORSAL RAPHE NUCLEUS SEROTONIN NEURONS IN ALCOHOLISM (Federal Gov)
Sep 30 1997 - Dec 31 2013
POSTMORTEM NEUROCHEMICAL STUDIES IN SUICIDE (Federal Gov)
Feb 1 1990 - Apr 30 2013
BIOLOGICAL PREDICTORS OF RESPONSE TO ANTIDEPRESSANTS (Federal Gov)
May 1 2006 - Jul 31 2012
DEVELOPMENT OF 18F-LABELED AGONIST PET PROBES FOR QUANTIFYIN G 5-HT1A RECEPTORS (Federal Gov)
May 5 2009 - Apr 30 2012
EFFECT OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON FMRI-MEASURED COGNITIVE NETWO RKS (Federal Gov)
Mar 15 2002 - Oct 31 2010
STUDIES OF CORTICOTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE IN THE AMYGDALA O F SUICIDE VICTIMS (Private)
Sep 1 2006 - Feb 25 2010
COLOCALIZATION OF 5HT1A AUTORECEPTOR AND SEROTONIN TRANSPORTER WITH TPH2 MRNA IN THE BRAINSTEM OF SUICIDE... (Private)
Sep 1 2006 - Aug 31 2008
THE NEUROBIOLOGY OF DEPRESSIVE DISORDER: HIPPOCAMPAL NEUROGENESIS AND SEROTONIN REPLACEMENT THERAPY (Private)
Jan 1 2006 - Dec 31 2007
GENETIC ASSOCIATION STUDY OF MULTIPLE SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS (SNP"S) USING DNA MICROARRAYS IN POST... (Private)
Sep 1 2005 - Aug 31 2007
Selected Publications
- Arango V, Ernsberger P, Reis DJ, Mann JJ: Demonstration of high and low affinity β adrenergic receptors in slide mounted sections of rat and human brain. Res, 1990 1990;516: 113-121
- Arango V, Ernsberger P, Marzuk PM, Chen J S, Tierney H, Stanley M, Reis DJ, Mann JJ: Autoradiographic demonstration of increased serotonin 5 HT2 and β adrenergic receptor binding sites in the brain of suicide victims. Arch Gen Psychiatry 1990;47: 1038-1047
- Arango V, Underwood MD, Boldrini M, Tamir H, Hsiung S, Chen J, Mann JJ: Serotonin 1A receptors, serotonin transporter binding and mRNA expression in the brainstem of depressed suicide victims. Neuropsychopharmacology 2001;25: 892-903
- Gurevich I, Tamir H, Arango V, Mann JJ, Dwork AJ, Schmauss C: Altered editing of serotonin 2C receptor pre-mRNA in the prefrontal cortex of depressed suicide victims. Neuron 2002;34: 349-356
- Bach-Mizrachi H, Underwood MD, Kassir SA, Sibille E, Tamir H, Mann JJ, Arango V: Neuronal tryptophan hydroxylase mRNA expression in the human dorsal and median raphe nucleus: Major depression and suicide. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2005; Epub 9/28/05.


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Dizziness can cover a range of feelings (woozy, lightheaded, sensation of spinning or turning, tunnel vision, unsteadiness, about to black out, off balance, disconnected, out of body), can be the result of a variety of factors such as;
Severe attacks of dizziness can lead to falls, and injuries resulting from these falls.
There are in some circumstances things you can do to alleviate a dizzy episode, but treatment for recurrent dizziness is dependant on cause, which must be diagnosed by a medical professional.
A Drop Attack is a sudden fall from standing position or from walking followed by a very swift recovery, usually no more than a few seconds or minutes. There are a number of causes of drop attacks, and as it mostly affects elderly people, the results of such falls can be bruising, soft tissue damage, and even fractures. Below are some causes of drop attacks:
Due to the possibility of underlying factors, anyone suffering from suspected drop attacks should seek advice from a medical professional.
Falls can vary hugely in their causes and outcomes; we all fall at some point in our lives, but if the fall is one of the following it should be investigated by a medical professional:
Stumbles, or "near-falls" that satisfy one or more of the above should also be investigated.
There are many reasons behind falls, including but not exclusively;
In many cases, particularly in older people, the injuries that occur from falling can often be quite serious, so advice from a medical professional, and if necessary a referral to the Falls and Syncope Service is recommended.
Presyncope occurs when a person almost but doesn't actually lose consciousness, due to reduced flow of oxygenated blood to the brain.
Symptoms of a presyncopal episode can include:
Because the person doesn't lose consciousness the likelihood of injuring themselves is reduced but there is still a risk of falling. If the person has experienced an episode before, they can often recognise the onset, and take action to prevent the episode.
As with syncope, presyncope can have many causes and contributing factors, if you do experience an episode of presyncope you must seek advice from your doctor.
Syncope is when a person loses consciousness (faints) as the result of reduced oxygenated blood flow to the brain.
There are sometimes warning signs (prodromes) which can occur from between seconds to nearly an hour before the person faints, including:
If the blood flow to the brain is reduced slowly these warning signs can occur for a while before fainting, but they may only occur for a few seconds before fainting if the blood flow is reduced suddenly, and sometimes there are no warning signs at all.
Syncope can happen to people of all ages and there are a variety of causes and contributing factors, including:
When a person faints they often injure themselves further as a result of falling, often without trying to protect themselves from injury, and these injuries can often cause the person more health difficulties than the Syncope itself.
Whilst an episode of Syncope can be frightening to the person experiencing it and their families who often witness it, the majority of causes for syncope are easily identified and treated, however advice must be sought from a medical professional to establish a diagnosis.


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Amstrad CPC - 1984
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1984, the year Killer Gorilla was released on Amstrad CPC. Published by Micro Power Ltd, this action game is available for free on this page.
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